Lexxie Couper

Not only is the story about an American movie star falling for his Australian bodyguard, while he's in Australia for the premier of his movie, there are several references to Kevin Costner and THAT Bodyguard!

In Guarded Desires, the bodyguard is Liev Reynolds, and he's described at one point as a combo of Liev Schreiber and Ryan Reynolds.

These throwaways are meant to be self-deprecatingly funny but to me they are a bit cringeworthy.

So I wasn't bowled over by the writing, but nevertheless the lead characters, Liev and Chris, were captivating...how Chris was tempted by proximity to the gorgeous Liev to explore an alternative sexuality. There's a lot of fun in the novel around this. And kissing. The novel reveres the kiss. BTW, Liev, not a common name, is perfect for this man.

It's great to hear Guy Masters' Australian voice. I wonder why the producers chose to use an Australian voice? - it had the effect of placing Liev at the centre of the novel. Unexpected, but an excellent decision.

I found no other books narrated by Masters anywhere unfortunately. Or any mention of him as an Australian actor, or in any other capacity - a mystery man.… (mere)

November 16, 2018 – Finished Reading

purchased this item on August 7, 2019 Amz 2nd time buying it.

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Genres; Adult, Contemporary, Romance
2 Stars

You can tell this is an old one of Ms. Carr's.
I just couldn't get into it.
Very slow moving. Even at 36% I still haven't come to anything 'Adult'.

This reads more like a young adult or new adult romance.
I've tried numerous times to get into it. It is not for me.
So I am counting it done.… (mere)