Katherine Garbera

This was a fun romance! I tend to be drawn to books that involve books. I have read quite a few books set in bookstores but I think this was the first book that featured bookbinding as well, which I found very interesting. This story grabbed me right away, and I wanted to read it at every opportunity I could find. I am so glad that I took a chance and picked this one up.

Sera and Wes were great characters and I thought their relationship felt very authentic. The pair got off to a really bad start but I am glad that Sera was able to give Wes a chance after that initial meeting. They both have some pretty big issues from their past that they are dealing with and I was happy to see both characters finally move forward with their lives. There was a colorful cast of secondary characters that added a lot to this story and I hope to see more of them in future installments.

I would not hesitate to recommend this book to others. I thought that this was a fun romance filled with great characters. I love that the story dealt with grief, trust, friendship, and family relationships, in addition to a heartfelt romance. I look forward to reading more of this delightful series.

I received a review copy of this book from Afterglow Books by Harlequin.… (mere)

Neat twist on a bodyguard story. Here we have billionaire Nick, who has survived many attempts on his life, and the female bodyguard hired to protect him. Nick feels invulnerable which makes him resistant to Luna's attempts to protect him. Luna is determined to keep him safe and it sets up quite the power struggle between them. Along with that power struggle are sparks of attraction that neither can deny.

When they discover that Nick's father has been receiving letters threatening Nick's life for years, and claiming that someone else is the rightful heir, they set out to find who is behind the threats and murders. There are multiple twists in the investigation that led to a suspect I never saw coming. The final confrontation was intense and kept me hooked until it was resolved.

I liked watching the relationship between Nick and Luna develop. Luna was a strong woman with a tough past who finally found a home and family with Price Security. However, she also holds back a piece of herself, never ready to fully commit and risk losing everything again. Nick also puts on the persona of a care-free playboy, hiding the heart that cares for people and protecting him from loss. Nick and Luna recognize that trait in each other, which brings them closer together. But their different ways of life make it difficult to see how they could have a life together. I loved their open communication about needs and expectations, and how they found a compromise that worked for them.

I can't wait to see what comes next for Price Security.

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