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Loading... Bodyguards In Bed (edition 2011)by Lucy Monroe (Contributor), Jamie Denton, Elisabeth Naughton
Work InformationBodyguards in Bed [Anthology 3-in-1] by Lucy Monroe (Contributor)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This review was written for LibraryThing Member Giveaways. Sometimes, I read just for escapism-style entertainment, and that usually means a fun, fast, and sexy read like "Bodyguards in Bed". Three tantalizing tales from a trio of skilled storytellers, each a multi-genre author, are served up for your reading pleasure. In each novella, the protector is unprepared for the sensual awareness they feel in the vicinity of their surveillance subject, which gives a whole new meaning to the word "bodyguard". Each couple is a well-matched pair, with plenty of verbal sparks and fiery passion. In "Who's Been Sleeping in my Brother's Bed", by Lucy Monroe, sweet and scientific Danusia seeks refuge in her brother's apartment while he is out of town. She discovers that her brother has another houseguest, the gorgeous Max, best friend to her brother, and the object of Danusia's sensual daydreaming. Max has not been unaware of Danusia, and she has been the subject of his many potently erotic dreams. However, a guy just doesn't mess with his best friend's sister--right? When circumstances force them to work together to solve a threatening mystery, their erotic fantasies are brought to vivid life. In "Hot Mess", by Jamie Denton, accident-prone Alyssa works as a "glorified gopher" for a security firm. Due to crossed wires that she helped to create, she is the only one available to pick up a security-seeking client at the airport. The man who responds to the name placard she holds up is the most attractive man she's ever seen--far too rugged to be the corporate whistle-blower she was expecting. DEA agent Noah didn't know what to think when he received his latest assignment, but the last thing he anticipated was a seemingly ditzy, beautiful blonde bodyguard. By the time he figures out that Alyssa is a blonde with brains and beauty, his professional detachment has long since fled the coop. When Alyssa discovers that he is not the client hired by the security firm, the two of them are already on the run from bullets and bad guys. Increased adrenaline from their dangerous dilemma leads to heightened sexual attraction, and soon the danger comes from the emotionally erotic response they have for each other. "Acapulco Heat", by Elizabeth Naughton, offers a spectacular super-model who is so much more than a pretty face, and an irresistible Irish bodyguard who tries and fails to resist the temptation of his captivating client. Lauren longs for a man who will see beyond her looks and want the woman behind the face. Finn, a tough-as-nails professional protector, has been burned before by becoming involved with a woman in his care. If Finn takes a chance with Lauren, will history repeat itself, or will Lauren prove to be his model mate? This is a book to be enjoyed when you want to be alone and pamper yourself with a romance read, a good cup of coffee and even better chocolate. Review Copy Gratis Kensington Books This review was written for LibraryThing Member Giveaways. Despite the premise on the back cover that states that this will be three novellas about bodyguards, only one story is about a person who truly is a bodyguard. These are fast, light reads. Unbelievable amount of action and falling in love in an adrenaline-packed moment are the main thrusts of these stories. I did not enjoy the last story, as the main male character was sexist - "all" women fall apart at the least sign of stress, women who dress sexily and dance in a club are "asking to be raped". ARGH! I hate stories that permit and promote rape myths. For a breezy read, I can halfheartedly recommend the first two stories. This review was written for LibraryThing Member Giveaways. I recently received this book as a give away through the member giveaway program. I am really glad that I won because it was a fun, easy, mindlessly good book that I thoroughly enjoyed. The book contains three short story/novellas and each one was great. My favorite of the 3 though would have to be the middle story Hot Mess by Jamie Denton (mistaken identity and love (or at least lust) at first sight - would make for a good tv movie. Lucy Monroe's "Whose Been Sleeping In My Brother's Bed?" was probably my least favorite only because it felt as if I was missing a lot of back story (realized afterwards that this short story fits in with her mercenary books which I haven't read). The last story Elizabeth Naughton's Acapulco Heat fell somewhere in the middle for me even though it was probably the most complete story on it's own. As with all short stories they were a bit abrupt and not as fully fleshed out as they could be but all in all it was a fun read that I would recommend to anyone who like contemporary semi-erotic romance. The three novellas, while not completely belivable are entertaining. If you want a quick, sexy read - or 3 - then this is novel is for you. The three stories are fast paced, most taking place over a few days. The only complaint I have is how they "fell in love" in less than one hundred pages. But isn't that every girls dream? To be swept off their feet by some sexy savior? To me the first two stories didn't have bodyguards in the typical sense. They have characters that are tough and develop into their bodyguard roles where as in the last novella, readers known from the beginning that Finn and his partner were hired to protect Lauren. Because a synopsis isnt provided on the back of the book, here they are (with a little bit of my opinion thrown in ofcourse): Who's Been Sleeping In My Brother's Bed? After her apartment is broken into, Danusia decides to stay at her brother's home while he is out of the country. But life is full of surprises for the youngest memeber of the Chernichenko family. Already occupying her brother's home is his sexy, undercover op coworker, Maxwell. No matter how many times Max tells himself hooking up with his boss's little sister is a bad idea, he can't resist her efforts to get him into bed. And Max soon learns that no only is he in over his head but so is Danusia when her Ph.D project lands her in a lot of trouble. Hot Mess This was my favorite out of the three. Alyssa was sent to pick up a client from the airport but by mistake she picks up FBI agent Noah Temple. And are chased out of the airport by a pair of goons. Together they must evade them while Noah works hard not to blow his new cover assigned to him moments before. I really liked Alyssa. She was fun and sassy and headstrong while Noah was more guarded and careful. But some how they made the perfect couple. Acapulco Heat Finn is assigned to watch over and protect sexy supermodel, Lauren. But watching her model bathing suits in the hot, tropical sun really wears away at his control. And Lauren picks up on that, teases him, and wants him probably just as bad as he wants her. To her the whole bodyguard thing sent by her overprotective brother is pointless. Or atleast she thinks that until she is targeted by a drug cartel. Together Lauren and Finn have to hide from the cartel while trying to survive on the run and then in the tropical forests of Mexico. This one was good too except for the ending. They run and run and are almost caught and run and then... nothing. done. the end. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/186386730 no reviews | add a review
Belongs to SeriesAegis Security (includes "Breathless Escape") The Atrati [Lucy Monroe] ("Who's Been Sleeping in My Brother's Bed", # 2)
"There's just one cardinal rule when it comes to being a bodyguard: no matter how tempting it may be, never, ever get romantically involved with the person you're protecting. But as these sensual novellas prove, even the most important rules are made to be broken - again and again and again. Join acclaimed authors Lucy Monroe, Jamie Denton, and Elisabeth Naughton as they open the files on an undercover operative who finds a sexy surprise under his covers, a hot case involving mixed messages and mistaken identities, and a mission impossible protecting a provocative beauty who lives to love dangerously."--P. [4] of cover. No library descriptions found. |
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Overall, the danger in the two stories is believable, so in the sex/relationship. It's all a bit fast but you have to considerate the story length. Each one packed a lot of information and action into a small package.
Worth reading.
full review can be found on my blog (mybookdragon.blogspot.com) I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. ( )