For bodyguard Thomas Duncan, risking his life to protect Ryan, lead singer for Boyfriend of the Loveless is his job–but he never expected to risk his heart.On the heels of the explosive Crushing tour, playboy rock star Ryan Lawling is settling back into life in LA–booze, sex, and music. Duncan is there to keep him safe through all of it. When concerning letters start showing up for Ryan, Duncan … up for Ryan, Duncan knows he’ll be glued to Ryan 24/7. There’s just one problem. He’s starting to fall for the rock star who is more than twenty years his junior.
Does Ryan return the feelings? And if he does, can they ever be public about their relationship?
The Undercover Plan is an MM romance with an age gap, a stalker, mild hurt/comfort, and lots of feels.
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Yup, it’s official, Rockstar + Bodyguard is still hot, hot, hot. Man, do these guys get up to some sexy shenanigans, too. (Insert wolf whistle) Wink! Wink! Whew…
Ryan is no saint. He’s earned his reputation. He gets around… A lot. He’s not shy about it, either. When his best friend, and fellow bandmate, interrupts one such tryst, he happens to get a look at his bodyguard, and for whatever reason, he starts to look at him differently. As if he’s seeing him for the first time, despite him being his bodyguard for 2 years. Then after hearing a passing remark, he realizes he doesn’t know anything about Duncan, and he’s determined to find out. Look out, Dunk, Ryan is coming for you and he’s pretty wily. The situation gets amped up because Ryan has a stalker. Can they mix business and pleasure all the while keeping Ryan safe? Duncan’s not so sure, and Ryan disagrees.
This is the second book in the series. We first met Ryan in the previous book. He was touring with Corey, Jared, and Morgan as his opening act. Dunk was in the background but wasn’t really seen much. This can be read as a stand-alone if series are not your thing.
I really enjoyed this book. I think it’s even better than the first book, and the first book was good. Ryan was a hoot. Duncan had his hands full with that one, but I’m pretty sure he didn’t mind. Their banter was one of my favorite parts. I love good, witty banter. The book was a breeze to read. I sat down and read it in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down!
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure. A review wasn’t a requirement. ***
The Undercover Plan by author Riley Long is the second book in the Crushing Series. I did not read the first book in this series and I was not lost reading this book. I loved the mild bdsm in this book brought another layer to this story. I also loved the emotional connection these two characters have.
Ryan is a typical rocks star with sex, drugs, and rock and roll on the mind. He does have a serious side too. He knows he cannot really screw up he needs this. When a stalker targets him though he has to make some choices.
Duncan or Dunk as Ryan calls him. He is a bodyguard with two failed marriages under his belt. Ex-military. Doesn’t really know what to do with the feelings he has for Ryan at first.
I loved their chemistry the have an intensity that is great to see unfold in this story. When you want some action and adventure in your love story this is a great read to pick up.
Five Shooting Stars
Ryan and Duncan could not be more different, rockstar and bodyguard. Yet they can’t fight their attraction for each other. I love the age gap and the whole bodyguard thing. The characters are wonderful and the story was a page turner. I could not put it down. You will not be disappointed reading!!
A pleasant rockstar / bodyguard story with interesting characters, both MCs and supporting roles.
The only glitch for me was the plot – a bit too predictable and typical for the trope. But overall, it was a good entertaining story.
A rock star and his bodyguard!
Ryan didn’t have it easy when he was young. When he came out to his family, they kicked him out. The At Home Project was there for him, through them he was able to find a family who accepted who he was.
Thomas was in the Marines and when he left it went into the celebrity-bodyguard work. He always knew what he was but being in the military didn’t allow him to be his true self. He just doesn’t see the point of coming out anymore, thinking he is too old for that.
These two are forced to be closer because of some threats. They learned more about each other and became friends. And more than friends.
This story involves age gap, bodyguard-rock star trope. It is low angst and sweet. The main characters, just like you and me, are just looking for the “real” thing, maybe unconsciously, but looking. I like how the tale is easy to read. Congratulations!
The Undercover Plan is the second book in the Crushing series by Riley Long and is a contemporary m/m romance featuring an age gap, a playboy rockstar, a sexy bodyguard and a crazy stalker. The story is filled with drama, suspense, humor, steam and even sweetness. Ryan and Duncan are interesting characters and I liked them together, the evolution of their relationship was fun to read about.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.