RAINHe’s my bodyguard. I’m the senator’s daughter.We can’t be together, but I’ll risk it all to be with him.Cassian is my silent shadow. A cold, unfeeling giant. A man of few words who undresses me with his bedroom eyes. He’s beautifully flawed with a past as mysterious as his scars. It wasn’t what I planned, but Cassian seized me— heart, body, and soul. He’s my first. He’s my everything. I fell … He’s my everything.
I fell for him.
Then I found out his secret.
He’s not my protector.
He’s my worst mistake.
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CASSIAN
I’m in love with my enemy’s daughter.
She was young. She was beautiful. The purple-haired girl looked wild. I’d tame her with a firm hand before taking her to bed. I expected a high-maintenance brat, but what I got was Rain.
A kind, selfless woman. A girl whose joy cracked through my armor.
I couldn’t hurt her.
When I met her, my plan shattered.
She was mine.
She brought light to my endless night.
And I was destined to destroy everything that made her shine.
Author’s Note: A moody, overprotective bodyguard bends his rules for the girl he’s supposed to hate. The Guarded Heart is a full-length, steamy, enemies-to-lovers romance with a heartwarming HEA from debut author, Blair LeBlanc.
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I loved this first book written by Blair LeBlanc! Cassian and Rain are favorite characters of mine. Especially Rain. This book was well written with a great story line. I can’t wait for the next book by Blair LeBlanc!!
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I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I really liked Kassian and Rain’s story. It was great. I love that there was a lot of buildup and angst until they got together. You can see how their relationship develops. There is a lot of drama and ups and downs which made the story suck me right in. Great read – I can’t wait for Quentin’s book!!
This is my first book by the author and I must say I was not disappointed! This is an engaging well written older man younger woman read that drew me in from start and held my interest throughout the book! The storyline is well developed and realistic with suspense, intrigue, and emotions. The characters are amazing, perfect for each other, and you will fall in love with them. The chemistry between them is instant, intense, and undeniable. Definitely recommended!
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This was a great story.
I felt sorry for Cassian. He had so much hurt and anger that he carried with him. He chose not to let anyone get close to him. He wanted justice.
I loved Rain it had to be hard for everything she was going through. To have the type of father she had. To see what someone close to her was going through. but yet though her pain she always tried to be the beam of sunshine that would shine though the darkness to being hope to those that needed.
I loved the chemistry that was between Cassian and Rain. These two were amazing together. Don’t get me wrong , they will have their battles but it will be so worth everything they go through.
This was an amazing story. It does have it steamy parts and a book I would recommend.
I really enjoyed this book. It is very well written and there is great character development. Rain and Cassian are total opposites in personalities but they fit together perfectly and have great chemistry. This story is full of emotions and it is a rollercoaster of highs and lows. This book is definitely worth the read you will not be disappointed.
I Opened the book thinking I could squeeze it in between my chores of running my household, the next day my house is untouched and the novel is completed! A love story I expected to scrunch my nose at but was pleasantly surprised to have unexpected friendships formed between characters, characters that turned out to have depth and interesting back stories as well as a moody, shut off lead character that is hot as hell and unexpectedly romantic and swoon worthy. I couldn’t put it down and suspect any reader would have the same result. You won’t be disappointed…
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What a great first book I’ve read from Blair LeBlanc. Cassian and Rain have an unusual beginning. Cassian has a darkness from the trauma from his past. Rain is a vibrant young lady who even though has had a rough past can always find the beauty in life. These are complete opposites who bring something to each other’s lives that is missing and needed. Family and secrets from the past almost tear them apart, but their love helps them stitch their hearts and lives back together to find a bright future.
This book was sad at times and uplifting at others. Cassian is a tough looking Bodyguard that doesn’t smile much and tends to give people a hard time. Other words he is not warm and fuzzy. He has let something that happened in his childhood keep him mad and wanting revenge. He is assigned to guard a senator’s daughter who is the exact opposite of him and looks for good in everybody. Cassian has a few big secrets that come back to bite him. Rain is as open and innocent as can be. Her father is a jerk in the highest degree. I could not stand him and how he treated Rain. The book is well written and I strongly encourage you to read it. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of the book.
Captured my interest from the beginning paragraph! Angst, passion and love this book has it all. I enjoyed the two points of view. Really felt each character’s feelings. And I even blushed a few times during the graphic sex scenes. Thanks for another great read!
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This was such a wonderful story. I just couldn’t put it down. I stayed up almost all night reading it. I loved the plot twists and the characters. I can not wait for the next book
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I loved this book so much! Here’s how I rate my books if wether I would re read them again and this book is for sure in my list I fell in love with Cassian & Rain ! This book kept me on my toes i couldn’t put it down read it in one whole day it made me feel so giddy and excited for both characters I high recommended you won’t be disappointed I honestly can’t wait for the next story ! Quick disclaimer even though I was sent this book free this is my honest review I truly loved this book
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Cassian and Rain meet when he’s hired to be her body guard. Rain is a free spirit having been raised by her hippie mother, she believes there is good in all people and no one would want to do her harm. Cassian knows better so he has his hands full controlling her comings and goings and keeping her safe. He’s wary experienced man a decade older than Rain. He feels the age difference is too great for them to connect but she’s more mature then he expected and their attraction is more intense than he ever thought it could be. Can he keep her safe from everything and everyone including himself? Will they achieve a HEA? This remains to be seen. I was gifted a copy of this book. My honest review is voluntarily provided.
Wonderful story about love found between a young woman and her bodyguard. Cassian has a guarded heart he doesn’t do love just one night stands. He suffered a tragic event that left his hands disfigured. He is extremely self conscious of his scars. He isn’t thrilled about being Rain’s bodyguard. He thinks children of politicians are spoiled entitled brats. Rain is the complete opposite she’s a free spirit and selfless. She oozes warmth and is wise beyond her years. I love Rain and her devotion to her mother. She’s had a rough life being the illegitimate daughter of a senator. This book was an emotional rollercoaster and you couldn’t help but feel for these characters and root that love would conquer all. This was a well written book and I look forward to Quentin’s story.
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OMG! When I read the blurb I thought that the age difference between the main characters would repel me and that it would be a predictable and submission plot, I couldn’t be more wrong.
I really enjoyed the dynamics among the characters, the relationship between them felt real and fluid, without forced situations and the plot twists were great.
The plot is interesting and although we mostly see the relationship between them the nuances out of that is what made it a good book.
It is the first time I read something of Blair LeBlanc and I will definitely stay here, I will look for more of her, she has a fluid and constant narrative, easy to read and follow the plot, she doesn’t overwhelm you with descriptions but also doesn’t leave you with loose threads.
There were parts where the story was a bit slow for my liking, but it wasn’t boring at all, and for sure that I couldn’t put it down ’till the end and now I want more of Carrian!!
I guess what makes this story great is that Cassian is a complete asshole.
The book is well written with the characters being well developed and full of chemistry. The storyline kept me turning page after page.
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This book is an emotional and intense roller coaster ride, but what a ride! Cassian and Rain have imense chemistry right from the start, even if Cassian is an a**hole to her in the beginning. I really enjoyed reading these two very different characters fall in love againat all odds. Definitely recommend this book
When Rain found her biological father, a politician, she agreed to move into his home. She wanted to get to know the man, and reluctantly agreed to help with his re-election campaign. Cassisan works as a bodyguard and is hired by the senator to protect his daughter, Rain. Unfortunately, Cassian’s plans to get revenge aren’t going as planned. Instead of using the senator’s daughter, he finds himself drawn to Rain, and realizes he doesn’t want to hurt her. Rain sees Cassian’s pain and even though she has no idea what caused it she finds herself falling for him.
Sizzling hot, sexy, and well written characters that are brought together and end up helping each other come to terms with the past. Fantastic romance with some twists in the plot and emotional ups and downs. I loved it.
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This book had me from the start. I finished it pretty quick. This book is about a senator hiring protection for his daughter he never wanted. It goes into detail about her life and some about her dad. The book pulled me in right away. Cassian was an interesting character who’s been through so much. His story doesn’t come out until the middle of the book. I won’t spoil his story for u. There are some steamy scenes that get u going. Overall the book was pretty good. If I could change something it would be the main character Rain. I just wish she would have had more of a backbone and stood up for herself. I felt she was just to perfect always wanting to do good. Other then that pretty good book.
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Rain is the daughter of a senator who did not claime her as his untill she threatens to sue him. He claime her as his and as a result she neds a bodyguard. The bodyguard hired is Cassian who agrees to the job because he is out for revenge agains the senator. Things do not go quite as any of the caracters had intended though and the story becomes more complex when Rain starts to have feelings for Cassian and he for her. I liked all the different aspects to this story!
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My first read from this author and I loved it! Cassian was an intense man and sometimes a jerk but there was something endearing about him. You just slowly fall in love with him. I’m really looking forward to Quentin’s book.