He’s vowed to protect her. No matter the cost.Xander Holt loves working for the Royal Protectors. As one of the official bodyguards to the royal family of Limaj, he lives in a palace, makes more money than he ever has before, and works with the best of the best. The only catch— the person he’s assigned to protect hates his guts. Fine by him, it’s easier that way.Life hasn’t always been a … hasn’t always been a fairytale for Princess Elen Gustaffson. She finally has her family back after more than a decade in exile, but her new reality isn’t much better. The only thing worse than being on lockdown… having a hot bodyguard assigned to protect her around the clock.
As Xander and Elen butt heads, they find their undeniable attraction impossible to resist— even though it breaks all the rules. When an old enemy resurfaces, threatening Elen, Xander is willing to burn down the whole country to eliminate him, and save the princess. His princess.
The question is, can he do it in time?
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I don’t want to spoil anything about this story. I hope you read previous books about the royal family. Elen is the princess and his now taking in a larger role in the government which causes too much stress. Her bodyguard the hot Xander is the perfect match for her stubbornness. We get to see a different side to the both of them when they escape all the Royal duties. But danger is never far behind. I loved this book! It’s an exciting mix of romance and suspense of when will evil strike again! Fantastic!
I devoured this book!!!
Xander is part of the Royal Protectors and is all about doing his job the best way possible. Elen is the princess he must protect. Even when she is stubborn he still makes sure he gets the job done.
The sparks fly with these two! Elen is afraid of what could be there but Xander is there to to fight for them in anyway possible.
This was a great read!! I truly enjoy this series and can’t wait for more!
Xander is a great addition to the Royal Protectors series! It encompasses everything that make for an interesting read, great writing, memorable characters and a storyline with an edge of danger that keeps those pages turning all combined together to make a fantastic book.
Xander Holt definitely has his hands full guarding Princess Elen. She is feisty and a bit difficult but when he is forced to follow her half way around the world that fine line between hate and love is blurred and a simmering attraction turns into a steamy romance.
I hope you enjoy this story as much as I did! I know I am excited to see what is coming next for the royal family!
After spending the past 10 years with no blood family and existing under the radar, Princess Elen Gustaffson is back in Limaj as part of the royal family and working in a Parliament that doesn’t respect women. Xander Holt is working for the Royal Protectors who are the official bodyguards to the royal family of Limaj. Xander is making more money than he ever dreamed, is assigned to protect Princess Elen, and is constantly butting heads with the stubborn princess. When the political pressure and constant threat to their safety becomes too much, Elen heads to Tahiti to relax and visit friends she considers family. Xander is sent to watch over Elen. The chemistry and passion explodes between Xander and Elen. Can Xander keep Elen safe when an old enemy reappears? Can Xander get Elen to let down her walls and let him in? I LOVE Kat Mizera! Xander is another fantastic book in the Royal Protectors series. I absolutely loved all the new characters that were introduced: Parker, Shannon, Natalia, and Elen’s Tahiti friends. Xander is a fabulous book with amazing characters that will make you laugh out loud and sometimes make you want to scream in frustration. Xander has danger, suspense, smoking hot chemistry, action, laughter, and love. Kat Mizera is a MUST read author for this reader. I would highly recommend getting Xandor, Sandor, and any other book by Kat Mizera. I received an ARC of this book, and I am leaving my honest review.
Wow, this story starts off with Elen going ballistic! Who does she go ballistic on and why? Why do Elen and Xander seem to butt heads so much? What is happening for her? How is she treated by Parliament? Oh my, things really come to a head in this story between Novak, Omar, and others. Why does Elen go to Tahiti? What happens when she and the ladies go to NYC? What happens in Parliament with Novak? What chain of events does this set off? I loved the ending!
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I knew Kat Mizera from Operation Alpha World until now. It was no problem to find my way into the book, although I don’t know the first parts. I have to catch up on that very quickly. The author has thrilled me with a very emotional writing style and an easy different approach to the theme of “enemies to lovers”.
Oh yes, there are some supporting characters that play a big role and show the reader that some princesses are not always stuck-up, but carry a lot of doubts and shortcomings with them. Xander is a real cutie. He knows exactly what he wants. I liked the distribution of roles in this book. Not the thousandth millionaire secretly adored by his secretary, but royals and their lives. A princess and her bodyguard. The subject is not really new, but the author has such an exciting, captivating writing style that I could not put the book down. It was so wonderful that the author makes her protagonists work hard and not everything is just glory and glamour. This makes the whole family very likeable and down-to-earth. The erotic moment fit totally in the story and are steaming hot.
Conclusion: Read it!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I’m actually wishing I had read book 1 in the series. I’m going to go back and read it so I know all about some of the characters.
With that being said, we all wish we were a princess, but sometimes being a princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It was good to see everyday issues in this book such as gender discrimination. And the chemistry coming off of Xander and Elen was incredible. Even when everything hit the fan, you could still see the chemistry through the fear and determination.
Tahiti is their magic spot and I’m glad we got to see a simpler side of their lives there. And I love, I mean LOVE, Samaria and Fetu. I’m looking forward to more from these two and their children in future books. Please, please show us snippets of them in future books.
4 1/2 STARS!
Attraction that won’t be denied! With book two in her Royal Protectors series, Kat Mizera brings us Princess Elen’s story in XANDER. While still a large group of characters to keep straight, this one flowed easier than the first in the series and held my attention throughout. I really enjoyed the depth of their connection and watching them fall even as they fought it. Looking forward to more in the series!
Xander Holt wants nothing more than to play his part in protecting the royal family of Limaj as a member of the Royal Protectors security team, but his main charge is fighting him at every turn!
Elen Gustaffson might be a princess, but lately life is anything but a fairy tale as pressures of her family and job continue to press in on her and leave her only the outlet of hating on her bodyguard as a pressure release … only she soon realizes loving on him is a much more pleasant release!
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced romance filled with tension and suspense with a twist of modern day royalty mixed in.
Instant favorite! Kat Mizera masterfully began building tension between Xander and Elen prior to this book, and this fan had to read it in one sitting as soon as it appeared on her Kindle! And then I was sad it was over. There was never any doubt these two were meant for each other, and the way she brings them together and brings them around to the idea of how it could work is just so wonderful! Truly, this book Brings together all of my favorite things: bodyguard, frenemies to lovers, forbidden love, royalty/commoner, close proximity, vacation romance, etc. I also LOVED the new cast additions in Tahiti, and am thrilled that they will be making a return in future stories! This book truly has it all, friends!
I knew I would love Xander and Elen’s story after reading about all their head butting in Sandor. Xander proves to be the stability Elen needs while struggling with her transition into being a princess full time. Her stubbornness gets in the way countless times, but Xander is always there however she needs him. I am in love with these books! They are full of romance and excitement. They’re the perfect mix of elements that make me not want to put them down! I’m kicking myself for not reading the Royal Trilogy before starting these, although I had a pretty good idea who all the main characters are from the Sidewinders books. Xander definitely gets my full recommendation!
Xander and Elen, high romantic tension
Author Kat Mizera gives us readers another look into the lives of Limaj’s Royal family and the first line of their defence, the Royal Protectors in this enemies-to-lovers, bodyguard and former military romantic suspense. I started right at the beginning of this running plot with the Royal Trilogy, but I have to say that each of the books in this current series can be read as stand-a-lones, because Ms. Mizera does carefully introduce the important characters, and you won’t be lost. That being said, don’t rob yourself of some great reads by passing over the previous books in the series.
Princess Elen Gustaffson is a woman in crisis. After over a decade spent under the radar, and without the benefit of blood family, Elen has relied only on herself and the family who’d made her their own in Tahiti. Now back under the glaring lights as a royal, she’s taken on the pressure of politicking in Limaj, where women are not respected. Elen was written as an amazingly strong character that I loved very much, even when she was near breaking point. She is every woman who is trying three times as hard in a man’s world in an effort to be taken seriously. Add in the pressure where their safety is always under threat, and all this finally takes its toll. She goes back to her beloved Tahiti for a break, and Xander as her bodyguard knows he has to follow.
The chemistry between Elen and Xander was so strong it was explosive. It just had to blow.
And in the midst of that was the best relief ever. Laughter. Laughter in the form of form of the plain speaking and down to earth Samaria and her family. This Samoan woman had a brusque manner that would cut the biggest man down to size and in plain speak, spelt out a few home truths to Elen. Kudos to Kat Mizera on the creation of this character among the carnage that is the life of the royal family in Limaj at present. She was a magic balm to Elen’s soul. And even better for Xander, she thought he was the best thing since sliced bread and perfect for Elen.
And to hear him described by Elen, he damn near sounded perfect. Former military, highly trained, super sensitive, former model and actor, gorgeous body, and knew how to use it, it’s no wonder she called him pretty boy!
There is a lot to be going on with in this book and tensions got so high I was fair clutching my pearls, I mean my wine glass, stopping only to top up, because my nerves needed calming. The writing was perfectly descriptive without being onerous, so it was like watch an episode of a favourite spy program, and I highly recommend it as great reading for anyone who loves action and romantic suspense. 5 Stars for this awesome read!
This is the 2nd book in this series and is Xander and Elens story. Princess Elen has been in exile for the last 11 years, and now she is back with her family, and Xander is assigned as her bodyguard. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but will Xander be able to keep her safe when danger once again rises its ugly head? This is a well written tale which is a forbidden romance story and I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner. I highly recommend for all readers.
I received a complimentary ARC – early release copy of this book in Kindle format from the author for review purposes.
This is Elen and Xander’s story. He is a Royal protector bodyguard and she is the sister of Sander, a cousin to King Eric. She also is trying to form some sort of educational reform in the new country where Eric is now ruling. But she is struggling a lot. And so she runs away to some friends in Tahiti.
Xander is a Royal bodyguard and Elen is his assignment but the two have a difficult relationship until he follows her to Tahiti. Where they finally get time to start figuring out who they are and letting some walls down so they can learn to get along.
This story is not really a stand alone though it is book 3 in the series. It is about a country that had an uprising some 12 years before and now 11 years later the royal family is back in power but their enemies are still out there. This story features a conclusion to one of the royal families enemy and so its a very intense story with lots of nail biting moments.
It also introduces a bunch of new characters, Axel, Natalia, Ace, Shannon, Elen’s Tahiti friends, and Parker (Xander’s brother). I cannot wait to find out what happens next in this series.
Xander by Kat Mizera is book 2 in the Royal Protectors series. This is Xander and Elen’s story. What a wonderful royal read Every moment is full of feels, heat, danger, action, excitement, family, friends, suspense, passion, romance and love.
Xander is Princess Elen’s bodyguard. Elen spent 11 years in exile while hiding from the world as she and her royal family was targeted by those who had murdered most of the royal family. They wanted to finish the job and wipe out the royal family. Fast forward to now- Elen’s back with her family and heads the education in their country. Thing is, she’s got old men in Parliament who are causing trouble for her plus dealing with fear that she didn’t have while she was in exile. She is stressed to the max. Ex-Marine Xander Holt is Elen’s royal bodyguard and they instantly bump heads. Soon though, that dislike turns to steamy like. The attraction they had for one another was always bubbling under the surface. Xander was this perfect guy, always there, anticipating what is required. He’s tough but when it comes to Elen, he’s her rock and he’s her friend/bodyguard and her “one”, if she’ll let him in. Xander and Elen’s story is sizzling hot and their chemistry is just beautiful. I can’t wait for book 3.
My Rating: 4.5 stars ********
I loved everything about Xander and Elen’s story! Princess Elen is reunited with her family after eleven years. However, the danger isn’t over and she is stuck with bodyguard, Xander and soon the sparks fly between these two in more ways than one. I loved the chemistry between Xander and Elen. This is a wonderfully written story, it’s fun, entertaining, and filled with danger, suspense, drama, and romance. I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait for the next book in the series. A definite must read!
Xander is a bodyguard for the royal family, specifically assigned to the daughter Princess Elen. Elen has been in exile for 11 years due to murders in the royal family. Now that she’s back, she is working on her duties to her subjects with men in parliament not taking her seriously because she’s a woman. The attraction between them is pure fire. Xander is protecting Elen from a bad man trying to kill her. Will he be able to save her in time?
This is a non-romanticized look at what it means to be a princess – hard work in the legislature, adhering to security protocols even when too ill to care about them, and a lack of respect of ability (from others to Elen). The dismissive attitude from parliament because Elen is a woman is a sobering reminder of reality for most women too. But then Elen has Xander – however little she wants to be “babysat.” The evolution of their relationship from mutual irritation to respect to trust and finally to love is a definite reason to read this book, and the ending is unexpected and suspenseful. Another wonderful Kat Mizera book!
I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
Xander is another amazing read in the Royal Protectors series. You will love the banter between Xander and Princess Elen. Elen holds her own when it comes to dealing with the men in her life. She is sweet and fights for what she wants. Xander has so many layers to him that will make you swoon once you get to know him better. He is just steals my heart. I love the chemistry between Elen and Xander. Kat Mizera brings the heat, the passion and the action in this one. I loved every moment of getting to know Elen and Xander more. This is one amazing Princess and her bodyguard read that I couldn’t put down.
I really enjoyed this book. Cute and sweet but also realistic and relatable, I thought that this was a wonderful romance. There are lots of sparks flying between Elen and Xander. Whether they were an epic battle of wills or giving in to their simmering attraction, you could definitely feel the heat! The storyline has no problem grabbing and holding your attention with a skillfully crafted blend of drama, tension, emotion, danger and suspense. All together a very fun, entertaining and swoon worthy read. I am choosing to post a volitional review.
4.5 stars
Holy Wow! I loved this Romantic adventure between Elen and Xander! Their chemistry was explosive and proved there’s a fine line between hate and love. Each page kept me on my toes and ready for more. I may have lost some sleep because I didn’t want to put this HEA down.
Highly recommend.
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