Resourceful.Resolute.Bodyguard.A single diagnosis, and I wasn’t good enough. Not for college ball, not for my family, and not for the Marines. Medically discharged before I finished basic training, I was determined to prove myself. Landing a job as a bodyguard for the best security firm in the business was a second chance. It should’ve been my focus, but a sophisticated blonde walked through the … sophisticated blonde walked through the lobby and dismissed me with a single glance.
Now she was going to find out how relentless a bodyguard could be.
RELENTLESS is the seventh standalone book in the Alpha Bodyguard Series.
The Alpha Bodyguard Series:
SCANDALOUS – Tank’s story
MERCILESS – Collins’s story
RECKLESS – Tyler’s story
RUTHLESS – Sawyer’s story
FEARLESS – Ty’s story
CALLOUS – Preston’s story
RELENTLESS – Thomas’s story
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Well, here we are. The end of another Sybil Bartel book and I’m conflicted. I LOVED Thomas. I FELT for Thomas. I recognized some things that were hard to look at. But this is really the first time I wasn’t a fan of ‘her’. HOWEVER! Would Sybil really be doing her job if we strictly loved everyone? I think not. Whether a character is liked or disliked we cannot ignore the absolute wizardry that is Sybil Bartel. I have a hard time finishing a book if I can’t attach to the characters and that was NOT a problem here. The story keeps you invested and so do the characters. It’s never a dull read with Sybil and absolutely never a regret. I hope you’re ready for a new universe if this is your first Bartel read because one is never enough and you’ll be begging for more. You’ll be, RELENTLESS!
This author sure knows how to write intense. The kind of intense, grip you by the throat, tighten your stomach, make your heart skip a beat, intense, and this book was no exception. Thomas is only young, but he’s no less of an alpha as the other men in Sybil Bartel’s books. He’s thought of Fallon and loved her since he first saw her 11 years ago. She’s now caught in the mess of dealing with a step daughter who is an addict and an ex husband who has no respect for her. Acting on an impulse, or maybe a desire one night, Thomas approaches her and after some time spent talking, well, one thing leads to another. Then she finds out who he is. He reveals his past to her. They realise that both were impacted by that meeting 11 years ago. She’s older than him but age has no barrier when it comes to love. Of course, this wouldn’t be a Sybil Bartel book without the drama, suspense, and plenty of action. We are reunited with some characters from previous books. Overall, another great read by this author.
How on earth does Ms Bartel DO IT?!
I mean, seriously, HOW?!
‘Relentless’ is another wonderful book with an awesome Alpha, an emotionally brittle heroine, delightful cameos by Talon, Andre, Ty, Tyler & a mysterious new (to the reader) Luna operative: Shade.
But, this story focuses on Thomas, a relative newbie to Andre’s security team. And one of the only members not possessing a heavy military background (in fact, virtually none at all), security experience, targeting ability, hand-to-hand combat training, & yet, Thomas is huge, muscled, serious, focused but retains a gentleness & quiet composure, confidence & intelligence.
And the heroine is a woman Thomas is INTENSELY focused on, INTENSELY interested in & DESPERATELY wants as HIS. But, she isn’t sure, or emotionally ready, in fact she is almost in a limbo type daze as she tries to put her mind into deciding just who she is & what she wants. Because up to this point she just knows who she’s been & what she has, ISN’T working.
Ms. Bartel (IMO) so smoothly pulls the reader deep into her character’s lives, we WANT to know their history: how did they get to this point? What in their past formed their personality? What hurdles did they surmount? What hurdles remain to be overcome? And most importantly: Will they overcome them? Because we are on tenterhooks throughout the book hoping against hope they will.
There is heartache, heartbreak, danger, death, suspense in the plot. Action & scenes that will cause the reader to tear up, to smile, to bite their lip. But there is also tenderness that is deeply heartwarming & beautifully intense. Caring & possessiveness that thrills. Characters the reader is invested in & intrigued by. And the sizzling steam CRACKLES off the page.
So buckle up readers, because Thomas’ story will swirl you into Ms. Bartel’s superb story & won’t release you until the very last page.
I couldn’t wait to read this book and I am so glad that I did. Thomas is very protective and a sexy alpha male. He has to watch what he does to Fallon. He can read her emotions and every facial expression. Fallon has been through a lot. Not only with her ex husband and stepdaughter but also from her modeling career and mother. She doesn’t trust anybody. Her ex-husband is not a nice man. His daughter is a spoiled brat. I felt so bad by the way her ex-husband and step daughter treated her. She definitely didn’t deserve to be treated that way. Fallon doesn’t want to get burned again like she did by her ex-husband but with sometime can she trust Thomas. And can Thomas trust her. I love reading your books Sybil Bartel. This book definitely did not disappoint. I highly recommend reading this book.
This book! Thomas will make you feel so different. You won’t know what’s coming. He is everything you need in and want in a man. He’s the ultimate hero that will only take so much. He will risk his life for you. The female character, who will not be named, is not what you think. She’s scared in her own way. Her life isn’t what you would think. But, she’s loving. She has a heart of gold. She cares, maybe a little too much.
I’m not sure if there are enough words to describe this book. This is the perfect love story. The characters are perfect. They are exactly what you want in a book. You will experience the sass of the characters, you will show all emotions, most of all, you will fall in love with Thomas and his lady!
I probably sound like a broken record when it comes to Sybil Bartel and her amazing books! I adore her writing, she is phenomenal! She can take you to a place beyond time and space till all you can see, hear, sense is the world she has created. Her men are alpha to the core but Thomas, oh Thomas is another animal all together. He might seem young and almost easygoing with his Texan drawl but when it comes to Fallon Amherst, he will stop at nothing until she is wrapped up in his arms. Fallon is a prisoner to her past, still caught in the controlling grip of her ex-husband. His dominance of every aspect of her life has left her crippled. When these two meet, it is nothing short of spectacular. Consuming and addicting as all her books, Relentless is everything! I took the day off of work so that I could completely drown in all things Fallon and Thomas! All the stars for Relentless!
When we first met Thomas in Fearless I was curious about him. Now I know he is very dominant, as well as different from the other bodyguards. I had a hard time getting into this book as I didn’t really feel as much of a connection to the female lead. I usually do from the beginning with this series. I loved how relentless and sure of what he wanted Thomas was. He seemed really sweet despite his past. I felt his heroine could have used a little more backbone, as I thought she too often let others rule her life. It did hit me a few times with all the feels, and this book is filled with the action I have come to expect from this author, so overall I really enjoyed it.
Oh Thomas… You ARE relentless… But it worked! Thomas is a slightly different hero than we are used to seeing from this author, but he is no less a sexy, alpha bodyguard than any other hero she has created. The heroine has been through the ringer in her past relationships. No wonder she doesn’t trust easily. But in the end, how can one not fall for the charms of Thomas?! It was no easy ride to happiness, but after it all, they were totally meant for each other. I loved this story and all the trials and tribulations that it brought. I can’t wait to see what’s next!
So I’ve read pretty much everything that Sybil Bartel has written. I have a sickness and it is called OTT alphas and she is guaranteed to deliver. However, sometimes I just don’t like her h’s. This is absolutely not the case here. Both the H/h were well thought out and true to their character.
The title of this book is fitting and Thomas is… EVERYTHING. Like holy crap on a cracker he is swoon worthy and I don’t even like men that wear cowboy boots!!! I love how the men in this series are not cookie cutters of each other.
Their first meeting contained a lot of dialogue and was pure skill on Sybil’s part. I’m reading it and I’m there with the MC’s in the moment but I am also thinking this is really impressive from a technical standpoint. Every word was there for a reason – I felt like it was the literary equivalent of a tennis match and it was pure chemistry building magic.
I would like to say I hoovered this book in one sitting but my butt went numb and I needed sustenance so I was forced to leave Thomas for a few minutes. Cursed body! This was a bit different from the rest of the series but in a very good way.
This is a must read for everyone. Thomas was so Hot in this book, you get to know more about him and he is Hot. Sybil you did a great job on Thomas. This is a book where you read over and over. Summer is a mess. Can’t wait for the next book.
From the very first moment he saw her, a craving for her settled over him, one that he knew wouldn’t go away until he had a taste. A chance meeting at a hotel bar gave him that chance, and he wasn’t about to waste it. But she had her reservations, with their age difference she was certain she was much to old for him, that they were a total mismatch.
But he is determined to prove to her that she is reading the situation all wrong, show her he can be the man she can count on, and the one to keep her heart safe. Question is will she believe him?
From the very first page of Relentless I was hooked, it’s words were compelling, and characters instantly made me feel welcome in their tantalizing world. Nobody does alphas quite like Ms. Bartel, she has a way of creating these men that exude strength and power, but can also be soft and caring too… and Thomas was her best yet! I loved meeting him and the lucky lady who managed to capture his heart, their story was riddled with feels and steam, and bits of action-packed suspense. Thomas did not disappoint, he had me at hello, and I imagine he will do the same to you… I highly recommend you meet him!!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
Sybil Bartel is one of those writers that truly knows how to capture romance with a true Alpha Male main character. No matter how she spins it, her writing always makes for an action packed, compelling, and entertaining read. Relentless is no exception. It pulls you in from start to finish, and as the story evolves, your perception of the characters will evolve with it. The book compels you to devour it because you want to know what happens next, but you will want to also slow down so you can savor the storyline and flow. Grab this book if you want a steamy, quick, wonderful romance with a dash of drama and heart. 5 Amazing Stars!
My review-
1) What worked for me:
-I enjoyed how flawed (ie human) our main guy and gal were
-this story was unique amongst the Alpha Bodyguard series
-I liked the steamy bits
-I’m already dying for the next one
2) What did not work for me:
-I could have used more naughty scenes