Wallowing in grief for too long can be hazardous. It’s why I allowed my brother to talk me into accepting a new client.Our security firm needed the money, and the endorsement from a famous director could steer our company to new heights.Then his daughter walked in, the woman I’d be assigned to, and I knew I’d made a huge mistake.She was a spoiled socialite who only cared about herself.She pushed … herself.
She pushed every button I had, frayed every last nerve.
I said things I wasn’t proud of.
I pushed the boundaries of propriety.
But how else was I supposed to protect her from the threats against her family when she insisted on being reckless?
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I received this ARC from the author.
I haven’t read anything else by this author, though I want to, so I was going in blind and taking a chance on someone new to me with a book that sounded amazing. All expectations and more were met!!
Ford and Owen Massey are hired to do high-profile security for the fraternal twin daughters of a rich man who has been receiving threats. Until all is fixed, he wants his daughters protected all the time.
The best part of this book is the characters. Ford and Owen are on opposite ends of the personality scale. While both can be stoic, Ford brings the word to a whole new level. He doesn’t want to do the job at all, especially after meeting the girls. He’s strict and just wants things to be smooth and safe. Owen has the same beliefs, but he’s able to relax and seem like more than just a bodyguard. While the brothers are opposites in some personality traits, the sisters are beyond different. Emily is quiet, follows the rules, and is just interested in doing her charity work. She doesn’t like the idea of bodyguards, but can understand her father and lives with it for the time being. Cara is the party girl–drugs, alcohol–she’s insistent on not listening to her father, insistent on all things just being fine as they are; she’s rude, bratty, stubborn and seemingly only cares about herself. Won’t take long to guess which sister is paired with what brother…
You guessed correct. Ford, while forced into the job is also forced to be with Cara. Cara who wants nothing to do with the bodyguard thing as is, wants Owen to watch her but after a quick order from Daddy, is stuck with Ford. See how that played out? Stubborn personality paired with explosive while the two quiet ones get to be together on the sidelines, holding back their prospective sibling.
My second favorite part of this book is the banter. It’s hilarious in an “oh my goodness” way. Cara does everything and anything to annoy Ford and cause him to lash out, which then turns back around on her and makes her more pissed off. Although I loved it, as a reader, I think sometimes they went a little too far. Moments where the guy she’s hanging around with is clearly not the threat, but Ford reacts and will literally physically remove the guy from her presence. So sometimes, I don’t blame her for getting riled up–I would too. On the other hand though, she pushes his buttons a bit too far sometimes that almost makes me hate her.
Almost being the key word there, though. Because under the facade is a sweet girl who just wants to live her life and be a clothing designer. We do see hints of her sweetness a couple times, and only for a brief moment when she’s really done something she knows was her fault and feels bad. I suspect in book 2 we’ll see a lot more of that Cara unfold. So this goes back to why I love these characters. On the outside, she is a brat, but underneath it all, we do see a real person there. And there is a reason for his overly protectiveness, outside his job and jealousy; I just won’t say anything about it to avoid spoilers.
What can I say about the romance? Oh, there wasn’t really any…yet. There was hints of it coming though. I think that’s another reason why I enjoyed this book so much. I went into it thinking that eventually they’d get together. Knowing there’s a sequel I figured something big would happen to her and now we get to read him saving her as a boyfriend and a paid guard. Or that it would be the rest of the story from the sister’s POV. But they didn’t at all. In fact, all they had was one kiss. But I am not knocking any stars off for this because I loved it as a result. The fact that they didn’t start a romance is great. Why? Because the banter continued between them while seeing her walls slowly get knocked down. She’s a job for him, but slowly becoming more. She’s realizing what a pain she is to his job. All while the attraction is building, building, building…so hot…and will explode eventually. When it does, it’s because this duet did not rush the romance. It’ll be better because there was a slow build to it while they are connecting (in the only ways they know how to).
Also, Owen and Emily. You can’t tell me they haven’t’ kissed yet. I can’t wait to see that play out either.
Lastly, that ending. I was surprised, but I suspect this is just a test he made for her to make her see the point in all he is doing. Also because I don’t foresee this book taking a turn into the dark romance side.
This is a great book and I am so happy to have had the chance to read it prior to release date. I love the slow build romance, the characters, the banter…just everything this book has to offer. I can’t wait for book 2!
A story of a spoiled rich girl who does what she wants without considering anyone else’s feelings or the consequences of her actions, and a man who has lost someone dear to him and is dealing with that loss in his own way. Is there more to Cara than what is seen on the outside? Has something happened to make her the way she is?
Cara Dessoye is a spoiled rich girl who is need of protection because she is the daughter of a well-known and highly sought-after producer. She has a twin Emily who is her complete opposite. While Cara is all about the fun and partying constantly, Emily is all about charity and helping those less fortunate. They couldn’t be more different if they tried.
Ford Massey is a retired Marine who opened his own security business with his younger brother, Owen, also a retired Marine. After a tragic loss, Owen is left to run the business on his own and tried to pull Ford out of his self-imposed exile and back to the land of the living. Owen has taken a job with a high-profile family and needs Ford to come back to work and be on his best behavior. Little do either man know that this job will test Fords resolve daily.
I got so into this book that I did not realize I was at the end until I read the last line and then I was so disappointed that it ended. This story is intriguing, stressful, and wonderful. I love Ford and want so much more of this broody man. He is distant, aloof, broody, and very sexy. I do have to warn you that there is a cliff hanger in this book, one which will leave you speechless. I need the next book so that I can figure out what is going on. I loved how Ms. Nelson led me into this story and kept me interested only to drop a bomb on me at the end of the book. This story was so well written, and the characters were so animated that I felt as if I were in the story watching everything unfold. I can’t wait for the next book in this duet.
I give this story a 5-star review and highly recommend it to readers who like suspense, ex-military, and men who think they are in control only to find that they have no clue what the heck is going on.
The Assignment in the first book in The Massey Security Duet and I loved it! Ex Marines Ford and Owen have a security company and their newest “assignment” is two daughters of a rich director who’s been threatened. Owen protects Emily, the easy going sister and Ford, who’s a stickler for rules gets the rebellious, party going Cara. When Cara finally pushes Ford enough, the sparks fly and the battle of wills begin!! Fast paced, angsty and lot’s of swoony moments make this book a definite MUST READ! I can’t wait for book #2 THE SCORE!!!
Holy Cow!!!!! This book was AMAZING!!!! From start to finish I was hooked and dying to know what was going to happen next. I absolutely loved these characters and was drawn right into the story line.
This book starts out intense and heartbreaking. Right away we are thrown into a tragic moment in Ford’s life and this really helps to understand why he is the way he is when dealing with Cara.
This book really does have it all. There is great chemistry between the characters and the banter between them had me laughing out loud. Ford and his brother are definitely complete opposites, which can also be said about Cara and Emily. This really makes for some hilarious situations when two opposites collide as well as some serious ones.
This book really did have me on the edge of my seat until the very end. And let me tell you, the way this book ended had me dying to get my hands on the next book in this series. I have to know how things are going to play out!
A must read book for sure! By Alisa
The Assignment by S. Nelson is the first part of a duology. The author is new to me, and, fortunately, her work did not disappoint.
Owen and Ford are brothers who own and operate a security firm. They are hired by a wealthy movie producer as protection detail for his two daughters because he has received threats against his family.
Owen, as the more sober of the two, is basically in charge of the security firm. He keeps it afloat. Ford is grief stricken due to a recent death, and he drowns his sorrows in alcohol. Left to his own devices, Ford would waste away in a dark room. Owen pushes Ford out of the hole he’s in, and persuades him to take the security job. It’s good money for the security firm. Ford grudgingly agrees to take the security job.
The girls who need protection are fraternal twins, Emily and Cara. As you can probably guess, these two are very different. Emily is kind, understanding and philanthropic. She’s not thrilled about a bodyguard but realizes the necessity. Owen is assigned to Emily. These two disremember themselves and become closer than a professional relationship warrants. Owen needs to tread carefully because it’s his security firm at stake if he makes an innapproriate decision.
Cara is self centered, careless and outlandish. She is a natural party girl. Ford is assigned to Cara, much to his chagrin. Cara is rebellious against the idea of a bodyguard and vocal about her feelings. Ford is reminded by Cara, at every opportunity, that she doesn’t want him there. He, however, remains stoic and takes his job seriously in the face of adversity. Still, sparks fly.
As stories go, this one is a bit formulaic in the love hate relationship between Ford and Cara and the we really like each other but we shouldn’t relationship between Owen and Emily.
Despite this, the story is engaging and just ticks away the time until,suddenly, it’s the last page. And..when is the next part available? I’m dying here!
The author overcomes the typical subtypes enough to make this story unique, refreshing and thoroughly engrossing. It’s well written with snappy dialogue and just enough mystery and drama to be complex but not too heavy.
The characters are all sympathetic in different ways. They are not all likeable, though-specifically Cara. She is truly frustrating and needs a reality check. Perhaps part two of the series might redeem her a bit? And, give some clarity to that twist?!
The Assignment by S. Nelson is the First book in the Massey Security Duet.
Owen and Ford Massey are Ex-Marines who have went forward to open a Security Company. The brother’s have agreed to take on Walter Dessoye as a client. Mr. Dessoye is a famous director who has received threats on his family. So Owen and Ford are to be security detail for his daughters Emily and Cara. Owen who is more the easy going brother of the two is assigned Emily who is a quiet, by the book girl who like to help out a charities. Ford who is the more uptight, by the book, no patience for the unruly things or people has to be security for Cara. Cara changed from the sweet girl to the party girl who is into everything and doesn’t want to be monitored nor appreciates her fathers security detail…Ford. Cara just wants to live her life and starts to push at Fords nerves to retaliate. In this book it sets up the tone of relationship and in the next book I would think would lead to more romance in their relationship.
This book doesn’t finish their story so we will be getting another installment shortly…I can’t wait. Ms. Nelson is one of my go to authors. I can never put her books down and always looking for more from her.
The Assignment by S. Nelson did not disappoint in the slightest! It was a thrilling read full of sexual tension, and a tension of another kind.
This book was all focus on the story. Thre was nudity and sexual tension in the book, but didn’t go beyond that. I loved that because I got to know the characters more, but somehow without giving anything away. The author was very clever with how she wrote the book. It was incredibly smart.
The book also deals with sensitive issues such as addiction. It looks into the negative aspects of addiction, but mysteriously why it has happened. It is dealt in a realistic but sensitive way.
I loved the characters! They were all incredible. At some point, I was getting very annoyed with Cara and seemingly understood Ford’s frustration, but I also got an inkling that there was a deeper reason as to why she was the way she was, just the same with Ford (sans the annoyance). Cara’s character took a bit of time to love, but the other characters, such as Ford, Owen and Emily, etc. were just so easy to love and I can’t wait to see more of them!
As for the cliffhanger… shame on you! just kidding, but I am on the edge of my seat from that ending. I mean, WOW! Was not expecting that at all.
The Assignment is the perfect book for you if you’re looking for a thriller read with A LOT of sexual tension and attraction. It’s an exciting read, and an addictive one at that. I am so ready for book two. I can’t wait! So freaking awesome!
Wow, just wow
S Nelson is by far one of my favourite authors as her books always keep you on the edge of your seat and in massive anticipationThis book definitely fulfilled those criteria that I’ve come to expect from her.
Ford and his brother are hired by a renowned wealthy director to look after his two daughters when threats are made against him. However, both daughters are like night and day that is to say Emily is less trouble and her sister, Cara seems to be the one pushing ALL boundaries. This book takes on a life of its own and yes, I’m cursing you S Nelson for that ending but I can’t wait to see where you take it either
Fantastic to see some old favourites as well in this one A big thank you to S Nelson for my advanced copy for which I leave my honest review.