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Bodyguards
Favorite Romance Themes™: BODYGUARDS is a boxed set of five complete novels from some of today's most exciting authors.
When a woman is in danger and a hot guy is assigned to protect her, the stage is set for spellbinding romantic suspense. The bodyguard is supposed to keep things strictly business--but forbidden fruit is always the most tantalizing! Their lives are on the line, their hearts are involved, and rules are made to be broken. This boxed set features five full-length romance novels with bodyguard heroes.
Taken by the Cowboy by Julianne MacLean
Newspaper columnist Jessica Delaney crashes her car in a lightning storm and soon finds herself dodging bullets in the Wild West. She's tossed in jail for a murder she didn't commit--and the handsome, sexy sheriff in charge of her arrest has danger written all over him. Jessica needs to get home, but first she has to trust Sheriff Wade to protect her from a gang of outlaws bent on revenge. But soon she must choose between the life she longs for in the future... and the greatest love she's ever known.
The Bodyguard by Kathryn Shay by Kathryn Shay
When Cord McKay saves Stacey Webb from an attack, she has no idea he's played a devastating role in her past. After a second incident, she insists he become her bodyguard. Cord tries to remain distant and remote, but a vehicle accident and a kidnapping attempt bring Stacey and Cord together--and nothing can stop the irrepressible attraction between them.
His Forbidden Touch by Shelly Thacker
Disgraced ex-knight Royce Saint-Michel finally has the chance to reclaim his birthright--if he agrees to escort the lovely Princess Ciara across a war-torn land to her royal wedding... and ensures that she arrives untouched. The princess and her bodyguard set off alone, but forbidden desire soon proves even more dangerous than the assassins on their trail. With the fate of two kingdoms hanging in the balance, will Royce and Ciara do as honor and duty demand... or surrender to the longing in their hearts?
Aphrodite's Passion by Julie Kenner (aka J. Kenner)
Tracy Tannin has always felt ordinary and dull, but when she finds an antique belt in her grandmother's attic, suddenly everyone wants her--or maybe they just want the belt. Superhero Hale has no interest in mortals, so when he starts to crave the mortal he's been assigned to protect, he knows it must be the belt. Because no way can a guy like Hale fall for a girl like Tracy. Right?
Burning Touch by Patricia Ryan
Mansfield, NJ, is burning up building by building--and it's Detective Jamie Keegan's job to bring the arsonist to justice. His captain orders him to consult beautiful India Cook, who claims to be a psychic. Convinced she's a con artist, Jamie tries to deny the chemistry simmering between them--but that becomes impossible when India's life is threatened and he's compelled to become her live-in bodyguard.
When a woman is in danger and a hot guy is assigned to protect her, the stage is set for spellbinding romantic suspense. The bodyguard is supposed to keep things strictly business--but forbidden fruit is always the most tantalizing! Their lives are on the line, their hearts are involved, and rules are made to be broken. This boxed set features five full-length romance novels with bodyguard heroes.
Taken by the Cowboy by Julianne MacLean
Newspaper columnist Jessica Delaney crashes her car in a lightning storm and soon finds herself dodging bullets in the Wild West. She's tossed in jail for a murder she didn't commit--and the handsome, sexy sheriff in charge of her arrest has danger written all over him. Jessica needs to get home, but first she has to trust Sheriff Wade to protect her from a gang of outlaws bent on revenge. But soon she must choose between the life she longs for in the future... and the greatest love she's ever known.
The Bodyguard by Kathryn Shay by Kathryn Shay
When Cord McKay saves Stacey Webb from an attack, she has no idea he's played a devastating role in her past. After a second incident, she insists he become her bodyguard. Cord tries to remain distant and remote, but a vehicle accident and a kidnapping attempt bring Stacey and Cord together--and nothing can stop the irrepressible attraction between them.
His Forbidden Touch by Shelly Thacker
Disgraced ex-knight Royce Saint-Michel finally has the chance to reclaim his birthright--if he agrees to escort the lovely Princess Ciara across a war-torn land to her royal wedding... and ensures that she arrives untouched. The princess and her bodyguard set off alone, but forbidden desire soon proves even more dangerous than the assassins on their trail. With the fate of two kingdoms hanging in the balance, will Royce and Ciara do as honor and duty demand... or surrender to the longing in their hearts?
Aphrodite's Passion by Julie Kenner (aka J. Kenner)
Tracy Tannin has always felt ordinary and dull, but when she finds an antique belt in her grandmother's attic, suddenly everyone wants her--or maybe they just want the belt. Superhero Hale has no interest in mortals, so when he starts to crave the mortal he's been assigned to protect, he knows it must be the belt. Because no way can a guy like Hale fall for a girl like Tracy. Right?
Burning Touch by Patricia Ryan
Mansfield, NJ, is burning up building by building--and it's Detective Jamie Keegan's job to bring the arsonist to justice. His captain orders him to consult beautiful India Cook, who claims to be a psychic. Convinced she's a con artist, Jamie tries to deny the chemistry simmering between them--but that becomes impossible when India's life is threatened and he's compelled to become her live-in bodyguard.
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First published July 17, 2013
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About the author
Shelly Thacker
27 books300 followersUSA Today bestselling author Shelly Thacker has earned lavish praise from Publishers Weekly, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Detroit Free Press and The Oakland Press, who have called her historical romance novels “innovative,” “addictive,” “steamy” and “powerful.”
A two-time RWA RITA Award finalist, Shelly has won numerous other honors for her novels, including a National Readers' Choice Award, several Romantic Times Certificates of Excellence, and five straight KISS Awards for her outstanding heroes. The Detroit Free Press has twice placed her romances on their annual list of the year's best.
When she’s not at the computer, you’ll find Shelly reading with her kids, knitting in local cafes, or kickboxing at the gym. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and two daughters. For the latest news and sneak previews of upcoming books, visit her at http://www.facebook.com/AuthorShellyT... or http://www.shellythacker.com
A two-time RWA RITA Award finalist, Shelly has won numerous other honors for her novels, including a National Readers' Choice Award, several Romantic Times Certificates of Excellence, and five straight KISS Awards for her outstanding heroes. The Detroit Free Press has twice placed her romances on their annual list of the year's best.
When she’s not at the computer, you’ll find Shelly reading with her kids, knitting in local cafes, or kickboxing at the gym. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and two daughters. For the latest news and sneak previews of upcoming books, visit her at http://www.facebook.com/AuthorShellyT... or http://www.shellythacker.com
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August 18, 2013
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October 3, 2013
This boxed set was ok. I struggled through some of the stories, and some two of them I didn't even read.
Taken by the Cowboy - I struggled through this one. In the end, it was an ok read. I was pleased with the ending.
The Bodyguard - This one was a little weird to me. SPOILER- I didn't like the fact that the "then" 18 year old boy had a one time fling with the mother. Then 18 years later falls in love with her daughter. That just creeped me out. In the end, it wasn't a bad book.
A Burning Touch - Thank goodness for the last book! This was the best read of them all. I'm glad that Jamie finally believed in India.
I didn't read His Forbidden Touch or Aphrodite's Passion.
Taken by the Cowboy - I struggled through this one. In the end, it was an ok read. I was pleased with the ending.
The Bodyguard - This one was a little weird to me. SPOILER- I didn't like the fact that the "then" 18 year old boy had a one time fling with the mother. Then 18 years later falls in love with her daughter. That just creeped me out. In the end, it wasn't a bad book.
A Burning Touch - Thank goodness for the last book! This was the best read of them all. I'm glad that Jamie finally believed in India.
I didn't read His Forbidden Touch or Aphrodite's Passion.
November 29, 2013
Taken by the Cowboy ---awesome time travel story.
The Bodyguard --- good, didn't like the whole he slept with her mother and then slept with her, even though it's years later. nice twist, not predictable on who's behind everything.
His Forbidden Touch --- amazing historical. there' a few surprises and twists. absolutely loved.
Aphrodite's Kiss -- amazing, funny. it was an awesome read, I think my favorite character had to be Elmer, wish the book featured more of him. Kinda want to get the others in the series.
A Burning Touch --- great story. got a little weird.
The Bodyguard --- good, didn't like the whole he slept with her mother and then slept with her, even though it's years later. nice twist, not predictable on who's behind everything.
His Forbidden Touch --- amazing historical. there' a few surprises and twists. absolutely loved.
Aphrodite's Kiss -- amazing, funny. it was an awesome read, I think my favorite character had to be Elmer, wish the book featured more of him. Kinda want to get the others in the series.
A Burning Touch --- great story. got a little weird.
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December 28, 2013
Almost all great authors and stories. 2 of the stories were part of a series, but not the first book in either one. I'm a little particular, so I had to read the first books before continuing with these. Yes, you will do just fine if you don't read the others first, but I disliked that about this box set. The Aphrodite book I didn't read. I abandoned the first book at 17‰ because it seemed quite juvenile for my tastes, although written well enough. I can't imagine it fitting in with this group of more adult stories.
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November 23, 2015A mixed box but the last 3 books are each well worth the USD 1.24 I paid for it.
Taken by the Cowboy - 3/10 (started skipping and ended dnf)
The Bodyguard - Kathryn Shay - 1/10 (yuck, , dnf)
His Forbidden Touch - Shelly Thacker - 7/10 (solid historical)
Aphrodite's Passion - Julie Kenner - 8/10 (humorous, fast paranormal)
A Burning Touch - Patricia Ryan - 6/10 (not bad)
Taken by the Cowboy - 3/10 (started skipping and ended dnf)
The Bodyguard - Kathryn Shay - 1/10 (yuck, , dnf)
His Forbidden Touch - Shelly Thacker - 7/10 (solid historical)
Aphrodite's Passion - Julie Kenner - 8/10 (humorous, fast paranormal)
A Burning Touch - Patricia Ryan - 6/10 (not bad)
October 7, 2013
Loved all the books in the set.
August 16, 2013
All very good stories - now I have a couple of new authors to look forward to.
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October 1, 2013I only read two of the books, as the premise of the other three didn't appeal to me.
August 8, 2014
loved it great stories
December 25, 2016
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