The Kingpin Bodyguard

by Stacy-Deanne

Eva, a fearless journalist, narrowly escapes when she witnesses a brutal mobster killing. Her former lover and mafia boss, Dante has her abducted and brought to his luxurious Bahamas mansion for protection. After Dante refuses to let Eva leave, she has no choice but to make the best of things and reluctantly finds herself drawn back into the charms of Dante.

As they spend time together on the island, their connection becomes undeniable. But as Eva and Dante rekindle their past affair, Eva goes missing and even Dante might be unable to save her this time.

mafia, second chance, getaway, strong-willed heroine, betrayal

87 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 4, 2024

About the author

Stacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne) is an award-winning and bestselling novelist of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and women's fiction novels.

Her work includes Everlasting, Melody, Bruised, and Captivated. Stacy is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award nominee.

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Reviews

[Debbie Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. It is a bit dark with the murders and betrayals. I liked that Eva and Dante overcome the differences of their opinions to be together as they both wanted.

[Donna Lawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good short exciting storyline, full of suspense, intrigue, mayhem, betrayal, romance, and hot sex 💥💋👅🔥. There's a setup, constant leaks, someone will die, again 😳. Good read!

I received a ARC via Booksprout, and I'm leaving a voluntary review.

[Adalle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Weekend Read

What can one say about this book? Simply, this is how you start your weekend. Grab your sunblock/screen and your reader/hardcover and let the island breeze take you away….

The granted, there was times that I wanted to just reach right in and smack some body… but the chemistry of the entire book kept me pushing for more.

I’m SOOO looking for more.

Any opinions, recommendations, or suggestions expressed within this review our Solely and uniquely made by me. I originally and voluntarily received in advance copy of this book the Bsprout.

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an overall good book... Just I don't know ... It was missing something.. sure it's entertaining and there's some twists in it. And some steamy scenes...

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dante and Eve broke up a year ago. Dante still loves her and will do anything to protect her. His enemy wants her dead. Good mafia story.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

who can you trust?

First time reading this author work. A good short story. Greed and power can make the best of friends enemies.

[Lynn McNeill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love a good mafia story and this one had all of the markings to be a good one. I think it fell a bit short on not much mafia goings on. I thought it a bit strange that Dante's right had person was his cousin, usually that falls on a man. I also did not like the way he was talking to her initially when she was telling him about Eva being in trouble - he went from zero to 100.

When Eva and Dante were reunited, the back and forth between them, mainly on Eva's side was annoying but of course they eventually get back together, only for her get taken in the night. Dante being a mafia man did not have the kind of security you would expect so that was kind of off putting for me.

I'm not going to spoil the end but there is a twist which barely saves the book.

I received an advanced copy of this book.

[Joyce M. H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book in the “Bodyguards Of Passion Series.” This is an entertaining fast-paced easy quick read that has its share of danger, drama, suspense, mystery, mayhem, twists, turns, betrayal, second chance at romance, great characters and a mafia plot. Eva is a journalist, and Dante is a mafia boss. Eva and Dante share a pass. When Eva witness a mafia murder her life is in danger. Dante finds out that Eva is in danger so he has her abducted and taken to his Bahamas mansion. As Dante is weaving his way back into Eva’s life things are heating up.

Eva walked away from Dante because she was not a fan of his mafia lifestyles, is there a second chance for romance, will Dante be able to continue to protect Eva and keep her out of danger.

I received an ARC via Booksprout and I am leaving my review voluntarily.

[Lori Hammons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eva and Dante are written in the stars, is she could just accept his life as a Mafia Don. Their story is full of suspense and betrayal. I thoroughly enjoyed it.