“Wherever you are, that’s my home.”

The Protector by Jodi Ellen Malpas (a standalone novel)

I wanted to read this one before I watched the Passionflix movie.  I love Camille’s character.  She may be a socialite, but she doesn’t act stuck up or privileged.  She’s down to earth, thoughtful, caring, and fun.  Jake is the withdrawn tough guy with a past that haunts him.  Camille’s character is the breath of fresh air that Jake’s character needs to make him whole again.  The element of mystery and suspense was strong, but not as strong as I typically would see in other mysteries and thrillers.  It was more than enough though to give this romance novel what it needed to be interesting and movie worthy.  I do feel that the ending was rushed, but I still loved it.  The steamy meter is off the charts with this one!  Have your fan on when you read this.

Synopsis:

People think they have Camille Logan nailed: daddy’s girl; beautiful, spoiled young woman with her father’s bank balance to fund her lifestyle. But Camille is determined to have a life free from his strings. Out on her own, she’s made mistakes, including one that found her clawing her way back after a stint in rehab and plenty of bad press. Now, after fighting so hard to be independent and happy, she finds her life threatened as a result of her father’s ruthless business dealings. Caught between resentment and fear, Camille prepares herself for the measures her father will take to protect her. But nothing could prepare her for the ex-SAS sniper who crashes into her life.

Jake Sharp resides in his own personal hell. He was distracted from duty once before, and the consequences were devastating–both personally and professionally. He vowed never to let that happen again. Accepting the job of bodyguard to Camille Logan isn’t the kind of distraction from his demons he should take. Women and Jake don’t mix well, yet protecting the heiress seems the lesser of two evils. But Jake soon discovers that she isn’t the woman she’s perceived to be. She’s warm, compassionate, her presence settling, and his duty to protect her soon goes deeper than a well-paid job, no matter how hard he fights it. He needs absolution. He comes to need Camille. But he knows he can’t have both.

“She gave me a reason to confront my demons. She made me feel and love again.”

5 Steamy and Swoon-Worthy Stars!

The Protector