Series:
Bachelor Bodyguards (Book 16)
They're dodging a killer
And finding each other
Biophysicist Dr. Priscilla Pell fears for her life -- and
the life of her unborn child. Living in the mansion where she's still unwelcome
among her late husband's family, she doesn't know whether the threats are
coming from inside or outside. That's why she hires professional security.
She's grateful for Blade Sparks's around-the-clock protection, but his constant
presence makes it impossible to ignore the effect he has on her. After a
Christmas-shopping excursion that should be a distraction takes a lethal turn,
Priscilla and Blade can no longer pretend that their relationship is purely
professional…
Recently widowed Dr. Pricilla Pell vowed to continue her
and her husband's research into groundbreaking medications for Alzheimer's and
cancer. She lives in the mansion she inherited, as do her late husband's other
family members, in a stressful situation. The family thinks she's a gold-digger,
but all she wants is to finish her research. She is also pregnant (through IVF)
with his child, and is determined to protect his legacy. The insurance company
insists on upgraded security, and after some unsettling incidents, Priscilla
agrees.
Payne Protective Services assigns Blade Sparks to Priscilla's
case. Blade is determined to prove himself worthy of this second chance. A man
with deep protective instincts, he spent several years in prison after accidentally
killing a man he saw abusing a woman. He will do anything to keep Priscilla
safe.
The initial meeting between Priscilla and Blade was not
what either had expected. I liked Blade's reasoning for his actions and the
instinct that alerted him to someone watching the house. I laughed at his shock
at Priscilla's sudden appearance. Priscilla is a strong-willed woman, and I
liked how she ensured she and Blade were on the same page regarding her
protection. It bothered me that she wasn't honest with him about the baby until
circumstances forced it.
The suspense of the story was very good. It was clear
from the start that someone was after Priscilla's research and would do
anything to get it. There were numerous possible suspects, all of whom had
sufficient motive. We get a few passages from the perp's viewpoint,
highlighting their frustration and growing desperation. Both Blade and Priscilla
make questionable choices that come close to ending badly before the final
confrontation brings everything to a nail-biting conclusion.
Neither Blake nor Priscilla expected the intense
attraction that burned between them. Blake tried to ignore it, unwilling to let
the attraction distract him from protecting Priscilla. Priscilla blamed the
attraction on pregnancy hormones. She not only accepted it, she also embraced
it. But she is also wary of her growing feelings for him, hesitant to trust her
judgment after previous disasters. I liked the ending and the way both let go
of their fears and embraced the future.
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