Not The Bodyguards Bride

A forbidden crush. An oblivious bodyguard. A fake honeymoon. A year and a half ago, Alan Hastings rescued Elle. Today she is one of Hastings' top security guards, only Alan keeps trying to protect her. Meanwhile, Elle works hard to keep her feelings for Alan hidden to keep a happy workplace. Spending most of his day behind Hastings Security's computers, Alan doesn't have as much field experience as his brothers. When the assignment comes to work undercover on a cruise, Alan couldn't be more surprised. Until he finds out that Elle will be undercover as his new wife. Faking newlyweds would be simpler if the kisses weren't so real. After a daring rescue is required when Elle is kidnaped with their client, forcing the fake newlyweds to face some hard facts. With the help of some zany cruise ladies, Alan may just figure out how to make his fake romance into a happily ever after. Not the Bodyguard's Bride is the fifth book in a series of the Hastings Security sweet bodyguard romantic suspense novels. If you like Hallmark movie-worthy heroes willing to protect the ones they love, then Hastings brothers are your men. Read all the Hastings Security Romances: -Not the Bodyguard's Baby -Not the Bodyguard's Widow -Not the Bodyguard's Boss -Not the Bodyguard's Princess -Not the Bodyguard's Bride

The most beautiful bride he'd ever seen—and she belonged to someone else… But that wouldn't stop bodyguard Xavier Drake from protecting Zoe Linden with his life. And it would help him to focus on the problem at hand—convincing Zoe to stay with him when she learned he hadn't been hired by her missing fiancé. The gunfi re blazing around them assured she'd remain glued to his side. But it was her unexpected pregnancy that got under this tough guy's skin and brought out every primal protective instinct. On the run in her wedding dress, Zoe sensed she could trust the stranger who came to protect her. But neither were prepared for the consequences of their unexpected passion under fire….

With his striking good looks, Ross Trevenan was one of the most attractive men Tessa Lorimer had ever seen. But five minutes in his company convinced her he was the most arrogant, infuriating man alive. That's why it was such a shock to discover Trevenan's true purpose: hired to escort her out of Paris and back to England, he had sworn that he'd do anything to keep her safe--even if he had to marry her to do it. Now, finding herself a bride to a devastatingly attractive bodyguard seems more hazardous than any other situation she could possibly encounter. Yet Tessa doesn't know that she holds the key to a mystery that Trevenan would sell his soul to solve...and that a vicious murderer will kill to keep.

A pretend engagement suddenly becomes very real…and dangerous When Tahra Edwards sees a suspicious knapsack near a school yard, she leaps into action…and saves children from a bomb. But upon awakening in a hospital, Tahra discovers she’s lost her memory—including any recollection of the handsome military captain who says he’s her fiancé. A charming alpha hero who seems to be hiding something… As a high-level bodyguard, Marek Zale knows that a ruthless terrorist organization will stop at nothing to silence Tahra—his ex-girlfriend—permanently. To protect her, he must be by her side around the clock. And though he may not be telling her the truth about their engagement, their love for each other was always true…as is the danger threatening them both!

Hired by the groom-to-be, former SEAL Jake McCall must make sure beautiful bride Paige Bancroft stays safe. When gunfire shatters the wedding, he discovers that the threat to Paige is hovering close. Now the country's national security depends on keeping her and a mysterious "bead" in her possession out of the wrong hands. Paige Bancroft never had control of her privileged, sheltered life until she finds danger on her trail and a larger-than-life bodyguard at her side. Realizing her almost-wedding was a mistake, she's determined to fight for her survival…and start a new life with the sexy SEAL—for better or worse.

I thought it was nonsense when the palm reader told me and my sisters that we'd been born with a bad luck love line. I paid no mind to her claim that only the truest love could overcome the family curse. After all, I was a reformed McBride Menace -- it wouldn't do for me to believe in such foolishness! Better I had listened. Now our family faces its biggest crisis ever, and I've had to turn for help to the most notorious man in town. Luke Garrett was born to be a hero -- it's such a puzzle that he ended up an outlaw. Maybe I'm foolish to trust a mysterious, alluring gunslinger to protect me as I pursue this vital quest. I don't care that Luke has secrets -- I'm willing to take the risk. As I travel the badlands of Texas, I'll trust him to guard my person.

When Deidre's nemesis becomes her boss, fighting it out isn't an option. Hastings Security's top female bodyguard, Deidre Ross is as dangerous as she is beautiful. When a blind date pairs Deidre with Liam Dermot, a chauvinistic bodyguard from a competing firm, she lets him know she'll topple his false assumptions. Dermot Security has a problem. With their only female bodyguard injured, Liam contracts with Hastings to hire their best female guard for a sensitive job. The client's safety only reason Liam and Diedre agree to work together. Forced to spend long hours together, Liam and Diedre's friendly competition becomes a little too cozy. A friendly competition turns to more after Deidre proves she can beat Liam in a sparring match. United to protect their client, they forget to guard their hearts. Will a few stolen kisses undermine everything?

Right Bride, WRONG GROOM UNDERCOVER… Protecting people was Ryan Fitzpatrick's business—but being Clea Mason's bodyguard was going to be pure pleasure. After all, ever since he'd first laid eyes on the cool, classy business executive, he hadn't been able to think about anything except her body…. AND—IF RYAN FITZPATRICK GETS HIS WAY—UNDER THE COVERS, TOO… Of course, she didn't think she needed protection. But he knew better, and pretending he was her husband was the only way to keep her safe. And if that meant getting up close and personal with the lady, well…it was a dirty job, but somebody had to do it…. RIGHT BRIDE, WRONG GROOM: Marrying Mr. Almost-Right is all wrong, especially when the perfect man is ready to sweep you into his arms.

The brand new instalment in Debbie Young's brilliant Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery series. When English teacher Gemma Lamb’s school flat is wrecked by storms, maverick headmistress Hairnet insists the girls must fund its repair by setting up their own businesses – the start of a series of hilarious unintended consequences. Meanwhile Gemma’s worries are compounded by the arrival of bossy new girl Frieda Ehrlich, sponsored by a mysterious local tycoon whose wealth is of dubious origins. Fearful for the school’s reputation, Gemma recruits an old friend to help investigate the tycoon’s credentials, jeopardising her romance with sports teacher Joe Spryke. What is Frieda hiding? Why is her sponsor living in a derelict manor house? Why is his chauffeur such a crazed driver? And what has become of McPhee, Hairnet’s precious black cat? With a little help from her friends, Gemma is determined to solve these mysteries, restore her flat and save the school. For anyone who loved St Trinian’s – old or new – or read Malory Towers as a kid. St Brides is the perfect read for you!

In Lisa Childs's Shotgun Weddings miniseries, a confirmed bachelor must walk down the aisle to protect his newborn son Someone is trying to kill bodyguard Parker Payne. But what's more shocking is the woman who shows up claiming he's the father of her child. The baby boy is Parker's spitting image, but how could he have forgotten a passionate encounter with this woman with caramel eyes? Sharon Wells has raised Parker's son since his birth. Now with a homicidal maniac coming after her and her son, it's Parker's unexpected proposal that may be the real danger. Sharon knows Parker just wants to protect them. But with passion flaring and a murderer intent on completing his personal mission, any distraction could mean the difference between life and death.