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Back Away From My Girl #3

Guarded by a Broody Biker

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I’m desperate, so I hire the meanest, most brutal-looking bodyguard I can find.

But my grumpy savior makes me tingle all over…


My ex-boyfriend has been threatening me, trying to bully me back. He even broke into my home last night and rifled through my stuff, so I’m freaked out when I scrape together my savings and hire a bodyguard to protect me.

Axel is perfect for the job. He’s big, scarred and rough, with tattoos inked on his skin and a wicked knife at his belt. The first time I see him, I flinch, and that’s exactly what I need.

But as he spends his days and nights guarding me, Axel’s not at all how I thought he’d be.

Underneath that scowl, he’s sweet. Possessive and hot.

And soon I can’t stop craving his scarred hands on me…

Need a big muscular protector? Spartan Shield Corp has got you covered. Alien, shifter, human—take your pick, we got it all. Call now to reserve your bodyguard today!

Spartan Shield Corp is not responsible if your hot alpha defender becomes overly possessive and/or becomes obsessed with you.

The Back Away From My Girl series mixes Contemporary, Paranormal, and Sci Fi Romance in six standalone stories by best-selling STEAMY authors, Olivia T. Turner, Hope Ford, Michele Mills, Ariana Hawkes, Cassie Mint, and Honey Phillips.

72 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 21, 2024

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383 reviews236 followers
November 16, 2024
2☆ When the fun tropes aren’t funning I can get a little pissy.

I feel like it should be somewhat difficult to mess up a bodyguard novella. But the insta-lust felt awkward and random, and they acted on it after about 2 minutes, which made them seem like monkeys. Or bunnies? 🥴 Also I’m not sure when I was supposed to think the insta-love happened; they didn’t really talk about themselves lol. The whole thing took place over a period of about 24 hours, which is how long she paid for his services. And the big bad biker’s not very good at eliminating the threat, since the prissy dude keeps returning…Even the villain was kinda meh. Finally: honey, if you’re starving and people aren’t buying enough of your homemade scented candles, maybe try something else. 😏
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1,476 reviews331 followers
November 7, 2024
3.75⭐️!
Sweet, low angst and feel good romance.
Safe.
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1,141 reviews246 followers
October 22, 2024
I need my own Axel rn 😔✊.

This was one of the best CM novellas I've read in a while. I literally had to take breaks while reading it because I didn't want it to end 😭💀. The things I would do for more scenes aren't even funny 🤡.

I'm obsessed with Axel and Jem.
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178 reviews9 followers
January 11, 2026
4.5 ⭐️

I had no expectations and just wanted to read a quick little novella, but this turned out to be a winner. ✨

H is a big and mean looking biker that is very enthusiastic when it comes to protecting his woman.
It cracked me up to see how much fun he had manhandling the h‘s stalker. 🤣

“Whoopsie,” I say, breaking his wrist easily. Peter howls, angry tears spilling down his flushed cheeks, but when I hold his face close to mine, he stops thrashing.

Christ, I feel so alive right now. I’m grinning broadly as I carry Peter to the door, holding him away from the furniture as we go, and there’s a bounce in my step when I thrust him toward the stairs.

But at the same time, he was so sweet and mindful with her. 🩷

My fav Cassie Mint novella so far!




Safety:
- virgin h; experienced H
- no om/ow drama
- no cheating or sharing
- no 3rd act breakup
- HEA (3 years later, married and with a baby girl)
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76 reviews6 followers
December 26, 2025
This is my first ever book by Cassie Mint and I absolutely loved it.

Our MMC Axel works for the Spartan Shield Corp who provides protection for individuals. He gets a call and is tasked a job to guard and protect an unknown woman for 24 hours. Not knowing much, he takes on the job and makes his way to her. Little does he know she will knock him off his feet.

Our FMC Jem is the person Axel is tasked to protect. She is dealing with a man she had one bad date with who has now started stalking her. Fearing for her safety she puts together enough money to be guarded for 24 hours as that’s all she can afford.

Neither of them were prepared for the intense reaction they both experience when meeting for the first time.

Sparks fly and it becomes so much more than a “job” for Axel.

Despite being a short novella I fully enjoyed it. It wasn’t only spicy but had a really good plot to capture your attention.

My only wish is that it was longer.

What happens when the man tasked to protect you is an intimidating biker who desires to protect you for the rest of his days? That’s for me to know and for you to find out.

happy reading xo
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1,373 reviews50 followers
November 1, 2024
So, I did enjoy reading this. The external plot was a lot darker than I’m used to reading from Cassie Mint, but I did find the romance itself quite cute and if you like instalove then this would work for you, especially if you like a heavy dose of ‘touch her and die’ vibes. The dynamic between Jem and Axel is very entertaining and it just worked for me. They’re both obsessed with each other. It’s a quick, easy read, nothing too complicated, and I had fun with it.

Content Notes: Bodyguard, forced proximity, instalove / instalust.

Warnings:

Other: .
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4,300 reviews37 followers
November 9, 2024
Jem is working at a market where she sells her selfmade candles. That's where she met Peter and now after a few dates and her breaking it off, Peter became her personal nightmare and creepy stalker. So she hires a bodyguard to keep her safe. Axel is her new bodyguard and when he sees Jem, he instantly knows she will be his. He fell hard and fast for her and nothing and nobody can stop him from being with his woman and to keep her safe from her creepy stalker. Instalove, age gap, OTT, short, steamy sweet, romantic, fun to read, a bit of action and safe with an awesome HEA and no real OP drama(delusional ex apart😉).😍😍😍😍😍
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1,001 reviews163 followers
November 6, 2024
4 stars

It was a sweet quick read.

What to expect:

🌸 a broody giant biker
🌸 a damsel in distress
🌸 instalove
🌸 good chemistry
🌸 hea with a very cute epilogue.

I wish it was longer, though.
But still, it was cute as hell.


168 reviews
October 23, 2024
s h e l v e s :
alpha
angst
biker
bodyguard
damsel
instalove
moves her in
mutual pining
ott
poor fmc
possessive
protective
sits her in his lap
takes care of her
virgin

e n d e a r m e n t s :
♥︎ princess
♥︎ sweetheart

k i n k s :
dry humping
no condom
praise
tss

e n d i n g :
HEA + baby!

🔥
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517 reviews1 follower
September 6, 2025
2.5*

So this was an enjoyable, over the top, instalove, bodyguard romance between a biker and a lonely virgin girl who is being stalked. This takes place within 24 hours, and has an epilogue style 3 years later snippet. I was really enjoying the beginning of this novella, but honestly quite a few things threw me off. I think the two biggest issues I had were the virgin plot line (it just came out of nowhere and felt weird with the way it was written), and the fact that I couldn't quite pin any details down. I honestly have no clue what city or country this could possibly be and the way the story was written felt unfamiliar which is why I questioned the setting or even time period. This could have been 2005 for all I could tell. Also, these characters feel so isolated. There's no family (living) or friends mentioned really. The characters feel like they have been so alone that when they finally meet it's insta-love, marry me vibes within 24 hours. It feels unrealistic. Also, the stalking/bodyguard plot is like an after-thought halfway through.

Things I really enjoyed were the market and rain descriptions, the slow burn style romance while at the market (even though this is instalove), the chemistry between the characters, the easy way the bodyguard protects the fmc from her stalker giving her peace of mind, and the steamy small apartment scene. I also love that Axel just immediately wants to care for, protect, and love Jem. It was really cute.

So, overall this was an enjoyable novella that also happened to have a lot of flaws. It's so short though that there really is no harm in picking it up. Give it a try, you might like it.
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526 reviews23 followers
October 16, 2024
Cassie Mint never fails to suck me into her books and I can easily read them in one sitting; this was no different.

This was a quick, sweet, insta-love story between Jem, (who is being harassed by her ex) and Axel the older, hot, biker hired to be her bodyguard, but only for 24-hours.

Jem has had a hard life and I loved her independence, determination and ability to reach out for help when needed.
I love that she finds a safe space with Axel, and he is so protective in the best way. The attraction between them is high and happens as soon as they see eachother. They make a great pair and are so sweet together.

As their time together drew near, they are left silently wondering if their connection and chemistry be over when their time is up and the job is done, or will they be able to keep each other when the work is done?

This is part of a standalone series from multiple authors. I may just have to check out a few more! Love a good bodyguard romance!

4⭐️

**thank you to Booksprout and the author for a copy of this book. This review and its opinions are my own
2,185 reviews15 followers
October 24, 2024
This book is part of the multi-author Back Away From My Girl series featuring the sweet and steamy biker,possessive bodyguard, ex-military, protector, stalker romance between Axel and Jem. Jem is being threatened and stalked by her ex-boyfriend who broke into her house and went through her stuff. Jem is so frightened that she scrapes together her savings in order to hire a bodyguard to protect her. Axel is the perfect man for the job he's big and rough looking with tattoos and a nasty looking knife on his belt. When Jem first sees him she flinches and when Axel sees Jem he knows that he has to protect her. The chemistry between them is HOT and Axel goes from a protective bodyguard to an obsessed possessive alpha-male. I don't want to say anymore and ruin it for anyone else with spoilers. You really need to read this sweet and steamy biker,possessive bodyguard, ex-military,protector, stalker romance to see what happens. I would recommend reading this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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396 reviews132 followers
October 20, 2024
Gem has a stalker ex and hires a bodyguard (Axel) for 24 hours to keep her safe.

These two were great together. Their chemistry was strong, and they didn't have any unnecessary drama! I liked that she didn't let her ego get in the way and knowing that she was out of her depth had asked for the help she needed. Axel was sweet to her but brought out his caveman and darker side when she was in trouble. The chemistry between them kept me wanting to read more which led to lots of steamy moments!

If you're looking for a fun, quick, insta-love, alpha male novella then I highly recommend you read this book!!


Overall: 4.5 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Spice/Heat Intensity: 5 out of 5 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Main Characters: Axel & Gem
Nickname: Sweetheart
Darkness: n/a
Type of book: MF, Fast Burn/Insta-Love, Duel 1st Person POV
Reading Order: Standalone Novella
Title: Guarded by a Broody Biker
Audiobook: n/a
Epilogue: Yes
Ending Type: HEA


*Dominant, loyal and protective MMC
*V FMC
*Bodyguard Biker MMC
*No cheating or sharing


⚠️ 18+

*I received an early copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving this review.
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Author 2 books28 followers
October 25, 2024
Guarded by a Broody Biker is an age-gap biker romance penned by Cassie Mint. In it, she chronicles the romantic journey of Jem and Axel. Shedated a guy for a couple of dates and broke up with him. Now, he is stalking her and she is frightened. She reaches out to Spartan Shield Corporation for a bodyguard. Axel is assigned her case. When they meet, there is an instant attraction. Each tries to be professional, however, their feelings are more than an infatuation. Peter, her ex, keeps harassing her despite a warning from Axel. Can Axel keep her safe? Will there be an HEA? To find out, you must read this book.

Ms. Mint penned a captivating romantic read. Her characters are multi=dimensional. As their tale unwinds, their strengths and vulnerabilities are revealed. thus, endearing them to her readers and making them real. Her dialog is strong. Her use of a dual POV further helps readers to understand the lead characters and their dynamics. The inclusion of the pair of adorable twin girls as secondary characters was outstanding. Their antics and dialogs were quite amusing and added to this story.
1,110 reviews5 followers
October 22, 2024
She is just an average girl, she hasn't lived a remarkable life. She sells homemade candles. But after venturing out to dating for the first time, she has landed herself a stalker in the form of the ex-boyfriend. She doesn't have much but decides that her piece of mind is worth it and empties her savings to hire a bodyguard. He is ex military, a big tattooed biker, working for a security company and gets the gig. He quickly realizes that she is not the usual rich client and that something or someone scared her good. He doesn't like that.
This is a short story format so you don't expect detailed character development or complicated plot lines. I think you get a pretty good idea of both of the main characters and their backgrounds. It is well written and the story has good layers and detail that draws you in. Of course they get their HEA in the end, after a little steamy spice!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,051 reviews31 followers
October 25, 2024
It was cute and as expected. Nice sexy times and no TSTL but also not a lot of character development due to the length.
One thing, this feels like it was written by someone from the UK. The setting is vague but Montana is mentioned so it's assumed to be in America but some of the expressions and words used aren't common in the U.S.
"Moving through the room in a TREACLE-slow current" I
"Meanwhile I'm trying not to feel SCRATTY in my ripped jeans and sweater"
"I'm relieved and disappointed, ALL IN ONE GO."
"There are big, SQUASHY sofas that can bear both our weight"
Just a few of the many, even the h's name, Jemima evokes the feeling.

Anyway, minor sticking points it was cute and entertaining and exactly what I expected in a good way. Most people probably aren't as persnickity about the language thing as I am so I think most people would enjoy this.

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712 reviews6 followers
October 20, 2024
Hot, biker alpha male tamed by shy, delicate virgin female. Sign me up I wanna read it.
Cassi brings her installment to the back away from my girl series, and boy does Axel tell you to back away from his girl.
Receiving a call from Cerberus for a 24 hour job, Axel is a little presumptuous about whats waiting for him. What he least expects is to be knocked on his ass by Jem a shy little market stall holder.

If you enjoy dual pov writing, steamy scenes, pure love, instalove, short read, instaromance, standalone within a multi author series, virgin and, alpha male lead, angst and HEAs you'll enjoy this.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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35 reviews1 follower
October 20, 2024
Jem is trying to run her candle stall and get by in life, but her ex refuses to let her be. Feeling scared, she decides to hire a bodyguard for 24hours to try to scare her ex away. When Axel shows up to her stall he is surprised at how strong Jen has been in the face of adversity and knows that he wants it to be his job to protect her and make her life easier, for the rest of her life.

This is a sweet, short romance, with a quick paced story line, that gives enough detail while still remaining short.
As always I am a huge fan of Cassie Mint and this book is another fantastic example of why, if you love short, safe romances, that you should give her books a read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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186 reviews1 follower
November 1, 2024
This is part of the Back Away From My Girl Series and was a wonderfully sweet and steamy inclusion. Jem is being stalked by an ex-boyfriend and can only afford to hire a bodyguard for 24hours. Enter Axel who is assigned to watch over Jem. He is instantly smitten with the candle-making woman and vows to stay with her until she is safe.

This is a quick, intense and smutty story with some conflict with an ex. Axel was big, gruff and determined to keep Jem safe. Jem in turn was a sweetheart whose life was lonely and tough; she didn’t let that make her resentful or hateful, however. Together these two were adorable and I wished the story was longer.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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6,232 reviews70 followers
October 18, 2024
This is another fab addition to the series and I loved Jem's idea to hire a bodyguard to protect her from the escalating issues with her 'ex' (don't think 3 dates really make an ex but he's a creep!). She can only afford a guard for 24hrs, though. Axel takes the job due to location, more than anything else, and he's sure she's a princess, of some sort, until he sees her. She's had it tough and she's doing the best she can. These two have hot chemistry but a 24hr hire isn't a lot of time to get her safe or to believe in their connection...or is it? I love how this one unfolded, and just how sweet Axel was with Jem. They're a fab couple and wish I could spend more time with them ;D
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972 reviews6 followers
October 19, 2024
Jem is in trouble. Her ex boyfriend is stalking her and breaking into her apartment. She needs help and fast. After scraping her meager savings together she hires a bodyguard.
Axel comes to her rescue. Neither of them expected the chemistry to spark an inferno between the two.
Can Axle save Jam from Peter? Can these two find a happy ever after.
This was a good short read. Axle is everyone’s dream. Hot tattooed biker in leather. Jem is young, innocent but fierce in her actions. She had done it all by herself and she is exhausted.
Axel is such a protective possessive biker and just what Jem needs.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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228 reviews57 followers
October 21, 2024
ARC REVIEW

This was another good book by Cassie. The story was great. I loved the connection between Axel and Jem. Axel's protectiveness and possessiveness were hot 🥵 The steamy scenes were good, too. The ending was also lovely. I wished that this book was a bit longer though. Nonetheless, it was a good read and I enjoyed reading this book so much ❤️

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.


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5,190 reviews52 followers
October 21, 2024
They finally get the happiness they deserve

Axel may be big, tatted, growly and mean looking, but he has the biggest, softest heart when it comes to Jem, he becomes a sweet, thoughtful, reverent but deliciously dirty protector who worships his woman and eliminates any threat without a second thought. Jem has had a rough few years, she is living on the edge of poverty and waiting for the next blow to strike, but Axel ensures there is never another blow to strike her, from here onwards just happiness, love and lots of dirty talkin' and steamy lovin'.
A great addition to this multi author series, I really enjoyed Jem and Axel's instalove story which I read on Kindle Unlimited.
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168 reviews3 followers
November 15, 2024

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Tropes, etc: Bodyguard, Instalove, Biker

POV: Dual, 1st Person


Brief Summary: After her ex breaks into her house, Jem hires a bodyguard. 


Final Thoughts: I loved Jem and Axel together. Axel’s instant protectiveness was so sweet. Another winner from Cassie!

21 reviews
November 16, 2024
I have already read this twice, because I absolutely loved it!

CM is one of my favourite authors, and her books always hit the spot after a long day, when you just need a cuppa and some me-time.

Jem has found herself in a very sticky situation, and she needs some help ASAP, so she searches for someone to help her.

She gets the grumpy, but nice, bodyguard Axel, but since the money is tight, it’s only for one day.

Can he fix her problem in one day, or do they need to find a more permanent solution ? ;).

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,188 reviews3 followers
October 20, 2024
When Jem has finally broken down and realized she needs help to make her stalker go away she calls Spartan Shield. Axel is the man to answer that call. He shows up and suddenly Jen can breathe again. As they spend their time together Axel knows he’s never letting her go and hopes she feels the same. Her OTT sweet biker is perfect for her. I love that they bond so well together and they have a super sweet HEA. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3,512 reviews
October 23, 2024
Jem needs a bodyguard quick fast in a hurry. She doesn't know what's going on but if the hair on the back of her neck is standing straight up something's wrong. She's not really sure who might be threatening her but she has a good idea. This is where Axel comes into the picture. Bodyguard? Yes loves bikes? Definitely! Will he be able to find her stalker? He's pretty quick to have this story steamy. Instant connection between the two. Good short read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
5,023 reviews27 followers
October 27, 2024
Jem is being stalked by a guy she only went on a couple of dates with. She contacts Spartan Shield Corporation to hire a bodyguard for a 24 hour period, it is all she can afford. She hopes it will be enough to get Peter off her back. Axel works occasionally for Spartan Shield Corporation, when sees Jem, it will take all he has to be professional.

The chemistry between them is hot from the get go, this no longer is professional, Axel is there to protect his girl.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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