The Bride's Bodyguard

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Summary: Wonderfully woven suspense
Review: A wonderful book by a great author. I was intrigued from the beginning since the opening chapter was described vividly by a mysterious murder. The hero, Ross Trevenan is a bodyguard to Tessa Lorimer. He and Tessa couldn't even stand each other presence. Tessa considered Ross as man who always keep knowing her affairs and Ross regard Tessa as spoilt and childish. Tessa's grandfather passed away, and in no time, Tessa was suddenly under the care of Ross. Tessa was stalked by a murderer and only she holds the key to the unsolved mystery. As Ross feel that he should protect her, they dealed with a marriage of convenience to ensure Tessa is safe. Ross also hide a dark secret from her, that because of a brutal murder, his life was meaningless. Tessa eventually helped him to search for the killer but Ross still could not tell her about his secret as he feel it will affect their relationship. At the end, Ross did realise about his love on Tessa.

This book is not as intriguing as 'You Only Love Twice', but if you would like to give a try on Elizabeth Thornton's book, this book will be a good choice. It was suspenseful and darkly woven.

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Summary: A great read
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a spirited young woman (Tessa) in Napoleon-era France (then England) and her interesting and often stormy relationship with a man who is appointed to maintain her safety. I enjoyed how they marry for convenience and safety and their love develops later. The mystery in the background of the story, which provides the tension and keeps Tessa in danger, was interesting, and a different twist for a romance. It wasn't clear to me if this book was part of a series or an independent title, but it stood well on its own. I will definitely be looking for more by this author. She has a good touch with characters and with keeping things unique, interesting, and believable.

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Summary: An entertaining read with both mystery and a great romance!
Review: Tessa must leave her grandfather and France, and return to England. She leaves with her grandfather's secretary, Ross. They have had an adversarial relationship. She is spoiled, and willful. He is strong and bossy; and, he has secrets. Their relationship, will lead to a marriage of convenience. Their marriage of convenience leads to a tempestuous romance.

The Bride's Bodyguard starts with a murder, in the very first chapter. You immediately know, that you're reading a special historical. It is one that has a mystery, a slow-developing love story, and quite a few supporting players. Each player is well defined. Each, has a role in the mystery, as well as in the romance.

Tessa and Ross are beguiling leads. Tessa is both childish and mature, while being a strong heroine. Ross is the enigmatic, tortured (with good reason) hero. Their love scenes together, are sexy, and wonderfully written.

This is a complete read, for me. It is a book, that has all the ingredients I need, in a romance. It has a great plot, strong leads, a good supporting cast,and sexy love scenes.