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paulabrandon's review against another edition
2.0
Well, that was boring.
Andre Diaz is an FBI sniper who helps rescue Juliette Lawson from gunmen sent to kill her. In a rather ridiculous move, she kidnaps him at gunpoint to help her get out of Quantico, because she'll never be safe in police custody, as she's pretty sure it's her husband who hired the gunmen/assassins, and her husband is a decorated police detective. However, sparks have already flown between them, so she winds up being in the protective custody of Andre and his adoptive brothers. Then they all sit around a lot and chat a lot about what they're going to do, sending this reader to sleep! The only action comes when Juliette randomly decides to do something TSTL.
Bodyguard With A Badge is decently written, I suppose, but it was just so dull! Juliette, Andre and the others sit around his house talking about all the things they're doing and what others are doing, without ever really doing anything! The only times this gets even a little exciting is when Juliette makes a boneheaded move such as or . Trying to create suspense through having your characters act like complete numbskulls actively trying to get themselves killed is more infuriating than suspenseful!
The romance is a bit of a bust. This was a definite case of insta-love, so be warned if that's not your thing! Andre and Juliette are devoted to each other....just because, not through any connection I could feel between them. And there wasn't any sex! Give me a least a little bit of heat! As this is part of a mini-series, there's set up for an overarching mystery involving a fire in the adoptive brothers' past, but this can still be read easily as a standalone. If anything, the heavy presence of Andre's brothers was an unnecessary distraction. This was supposed to be Juliette and Andre's story!
The climax was reasonably suspenseful and well-done, but otherwise this one was just all talk and no action, and you know what that makes it - dull!
Andre Diaz is an FBI sniper who helps rescue Juliette Lawson from gunmen sent to kill her. In a rather ridiculous move, she kidnaps him at gunpoint to help her get out of Quantico, because she'll never be safe in police custody, as she's pretty sure it's her husband who hired the gunmen/assassins, and her husband is a decorated police detective. However, sparks have already flown between them, so she winds up being in the protective custody of Andre and his adoptive brothers. Then they all sit around a lot and chat a lot about what they're going to do, sending this reader to sleep! The only action comes when Juliette randomly decides to do something TSTL.
Bodyguard With A Badge is decently written, I suppose, but it was just so dull! Juliette, Andre and the others sit around his house talking about all the things they're doing and what others are doing, without ever really doing anything! The only times this gets even a little exciting is when Juliette makes a boneheaded move such as
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randomly taking off to turn herself inSpoiler
randomly taking off to meet her ex-husband with no back-up to rescue AndreThe romance is a bit of a bust. This was a definite case of insta-love, so be warned if that's not your thing! Andre and Juliette are devoted to each other....just because, not through any connection I could feel between them. And there wasn't any sex! Give me a least a little bit of heat! As this is part of a mini-series, there's set up for an overarching mystery involving a fire in the adoptive brothers' past, but this can still be read easily as a standalone. If anything, the heavy presence of Andre's brothers was an unnecessary distraction. This was supposed to be Juliette and Andre's story!
The climax was reasonably suspenseful and well-done, but otherwise this one was just all talk and no action, and you know what that makes it - dull!
scoutmomskf's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic story with intense suspense and a good romance. Andre Diaz and his team were called to a hostage situation where he saved a woman from being abducted and murdered. Imagine his surprise when later that day, she takes him hostage to help her get away unseen.
Juliette is desperate. She is certain that the men who tried to kidnap her were sent by her ex-husband, a cop with secrets to hide. All she wants is enough of a head-start to disappear again. She has been on the run from Dylan for three years and had hoped she was finally safe. She's afraid that if the FBI discovers who she really is, they'll turn her over to her ex.
Andre was intrigued by the pretty woman he saved and thought about asking her out. He changes his mind when he learns she is using a fake name, assuming that she is a criminal. Andre is convinced of it when she holds him at gunpoint. Yet, something tells him that there may be more to the story, so he takes her to his place.
Juliette knows that she needs to trust someone, and has a good feeling about Andre. Andre is wary as he listens to her story until he receives a phone call that backs up her assertions. Uncovering the truth by himself is unlikely, so he enlists the help of his brothers, Cole and Marcos, and his partner, Scott.
This story is full of twists and turns as Andre and the others try to unravel the truth. Did Dylan really accept a bribe to throw a murder investigation? The man's reputation in the department is squeaky clean, but Juliette is pretty sure about what she saw and heard. Further questions come up when Dylan appears to have an alibi for the shots fired at Juliette. Attacks continue to plague their investigation, as other possible suspects are uncovered. Cole, Marcos, Scott, and Andre walk a fine line between legal and illegal as they search for answers. Meanwhile, Juliette feels guilty over the risks that they take on her behalf. When the pieces finally start to come together, Juliette becomes determined to do anything to bring the threat to an end. The final confrontation is intense as she faces off against the man who wants her dead.
I liked the development of the romance between Juliette and Andre. The attraction between them is immediate but still felt realistic. Juliette is wary of jumping into a relationship with Andre too fast. She fell for her ex-husband quickly, and now has trouble trusting her judgment. I liked how Andre didn't try to rush a relationship but gave Juliette the space she needed to process her feelings.
Andre also has some personal issues going on from an event that happened when he was a kid. He is haunted by memories of a fire at the foster home where he, Cole, and Marcos lived. He remembers more about that fire, things that cause him to question what he has believed in the years since the fire. I loved the backstory of how they became brothers, and the depth of love and respect they had for each other. Neither Cole nor Marcos hesitated to put their lives and careers on the line to help Andre.
Juliette is desperate. She is certain that the men who tried to kidnap her were sent by her ex-husband, a cop with secrets to hide. All she wants is enough of a head-start to disappear again. She has been on the run from Dylan for three years and had hoped she was finally safe. She's afraid that if the FBI discovers who she really is, they'll turn her over to her ex.
Andre was intrigued by the pretty woman he saved and thought about asking her out. He changes his mind when he learns she is using a fake name, assuming that she is a criminal. Andre is convinced of it when she holds him at gunpoint. Yet, something tells him that there may be more to the story, so he takes her to his place.
Juliette knows that she needs to trust someone, and has a good feeling about Andre. Andre is wary as he listens to her story until he receives a phone call that backs up her assertions. Uncovering the truth by himself is unlikely, so he enlists the help of his brothers, Cole and Marcos, and his partner, Scott.
This story is full of twists and turns as Andre and the others try to unravel the truth. Did Dylan really accept a bribe to throw a murder investigation? The man's reputation in the department is squeaky clean, but Juliette is pretty sure about what she saw and heard. Further questions come up when Dylan appears to have an alibi for the shots fired at Juliette. Attacks continue to plague their investigation, as other possible suspects are uncovered. Cole, Marcos, Scott, and Andre walk a fine line between legal and illegal as they search for answers. Meanwhile, Juliette feels guilty over the risks that they take on her behalf. When the pieces finally start to come together, Juliette becomes determined to do anything to bring the threat to an end. The final confrontation is intense as she faces off against the man who wants her dead.
I liked the development of the romance between Juliette and Andre. The attraction between them is immediate but still felt realistic. Juliette is wary of jumping into a relationship with Andre too fast. She fell for her ex-husband quickly, and now has trouble trusting her judgment. I liked how Andre didn't try to rush a relationship but gave Juliette the space she needed to process her feelings.
Andre also has some personal issues going on from an event that happened when he was a kid. He is haunted by memories of a fire at the foster home where he, Cole, and Marcos lived. He remembers more about that fire, things that cause him to question what he has believed in the years since the fire. I loved the backstory of how they became brothers, and the depth of love and respect they had for each other. Neither Cole nor Marcos hesitated to put their lives and careers on the line to help Andre.
tawnyad2004's review against another edition
3.0
Im not always a fan of instant love and that is the case with this book. I just don't buy that they are automatically in love. That being said I really liked the dybanimica between the brothers. Those characters I really got into. Juliette was just a little much for me. Running from the FBI bc her ex was a cop yet trusting and FBI agent who you took "hostage". Eh. Also the ending bothered me a little. They made sure this whole building was clear on the ex and then what they just decide to leave 1 guy in it without making sure the ex doesn't make his way into the building. That part was hard to swallow. I will be reading the next book though bc like I said I really enjoyed the brothers.
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