Ruin Me

The Beckett Brothers #3

by L.A. Gallagher

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Gallagher is THE QUEEN of s3xual-tension-filled page turners! I swear it. Her books get hotter and hotter." –Elodie Hart, author of the booktok bestselling 'Alchemy' series.




I’m a psych graduate turned glamour model, but it’s not as glamorous as it sounds when I’ve got a stalker leaving black calla lilies in my bedroom with little love notes that say, “I’m coming for you.”

Cue my worst needing a bodyguard. But not just any bodyguard—Killian Beckett, the infuriating CEO of a global security empire, former soldier, and certified grouch.

Killian’s all hard muscle, military precision, and absolutely zero charm. The guy radiates disapproval—of my job, my dates, my wardrobe. You name it, he’s judging it.

Unfortunately, Mr Control Freak also looks like he was sculpted by the gods, and smells like temptation itself.

Sleeping with my bodyguard?

Bad idea.

Falling for him?

Absolutely fatal.




Babysitting a spoiled celebrity wasn’t how I planned on spending my days, but when it comes to Avery Williams, I can’t say no, even if she’s trouble wrapped in taffeta.

Avery is everything I can’t reckless, loud, and she lives for attention. Day and night, her smart mouth tests my patience, and her curves increasingly test my control.

I don’t even like the woman, but my God, do I want her. But I can’t cross that line. Instead, I watch, I wait, and I fight—both the outside threats and the escalating pull between us.

But the battlefield I learned to survive on is nothing compared to the war Avery stirs up inside me.

Getting involved with a client is the ultimate risk in my world, but when it comes to her, I’ll risk it all.

Even if it ruins me…



❤️bodyguard/ protector
❤️she has a stalker
❤️enemies to lovers
❤️forced proximity
❤️possessive hero
❤️celebrity
❤️billionaire/ former soldier
❤️tattooed hero with a filthy mouth
❤️blush inducing steam
❤️no third act break up




⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOODREADS REVIEWER
"Don't put this on your TBR. READ IT NOW!"


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOODREADS REVIEWER
"It’s official, Lyndsey Gallagher is my favourite author!"


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOODREADS REVIEWER
"God, Lyndsey Gallagher just gets better and better."

Genres: Forced Proximity, Enemies To Lovers, Dark Romance, Romance, Billionaire Romance, Spicy, Suspense

336 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2025

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. The plot was never not interesting and Killian is the perfect book boyfriend. I didn’t like how we kind of glazed over Killians big revelation and didn’t get his thoughts on how that event affected him. It was also just like flat out corny at times. But in general, I loved!!!

[Jenna · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was another TikTok recommendation fail. This author plagiarized so many lines from other books, mainly 50 Shades, I will never understand how authors get away with this. The writing was SO repetitive. Every spicy scene was the exact same description. The plot was also ripped off from another book I read three years ago. Just lazy. Skip.

[Kiki · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVEEEE OTT possessive romance story , sue me. Love that in this the fmc was very determinate in getting this man🤭


Also I love that here is no 3rd act breakup!!!

[Draia · Rating 5 out of 5]

♾⭐️

I’m sensing a pattern with LA Gallagher- no long drawn out 3rd act breakup, no miscommunication, and characters who give their partner the benefit of the doubt when conflict arises. Refreshing.

I’ve been looking forward to Killian’s book since reading Wreck Me. I knew the moody broody mysteriously closed off Beckett brother would have a good story. When I saw his FMC was going to be Avery I laughed out loud. The two are the epitome of opposites attract. Avery, as expected, brought all the chaotic energy, the one liners and the sass. I enjoyed seeing a bit of her vulnerable side as her stalker continued to go slip through the cracks. The fact that it was someone so close to her blindsided me but leave it to Killian to be a step ahead.

Speaking of Killian….Little did we know he’d actually been holding a candle for her this entire time. Never would have figured since up until now he’s only communicated in single worded grunts.
Avery truly broke this man down in the best of ways. Her acceptance of him and the events surrounding Sarah was exactly what he needed for the last of his walls to crumble.

The Beckett brothers have won me over. Can’t believe we have to wait until November for the mysterious Sean’s book.

[Briana · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️
3 🌶️


I knew from 25% in that this book was going to grip me—the sexual tension between Killian and Avery was off the charts. Hot damn, this tension was thick enough to cut with a knife.

While it wasn’t quite as spicy as I expected, the build-up and chemistry more than made up for it. I’m obsessed with how LA Gallagher avoids third-act breakups—it makes the romance so much more satisfying. The grumpy/sunshine dynamic between Killian and Avery was perfection, and the added layer of mystery kept me turning the pages.

An excellent read, and now I’m counting down the days until we get the other two brothers’ stories.

[Annesa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cringe

[Wendy Marie (myrisingphoenixera.reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️
3.5🌶️
🔥Bodyguard/Protector
🔥She Has a Stalker
🔥Enemies to Lovers
🔥Forced Proximity
🔥Possessive Hero
🔥Celebrity FMC
🔥Billionaire/Former Soldier
🔥Dual First Person POV

I love the Beckett Brothers! What’s not to love about obsessive/possessive Irish bad boy billionaires? Avery is best friend and maid of honor for Scarlett’s wedding to James and Killian is his brother’s best man. Killian isn’t one for attention or social gatherings, he’d rather be in the shadows. Avery is the life of the party, lives in the spotlight as a glamour model, but it’s not as glamours as it seems. When she has too much champagne at the wedding, Killian takes her back to her room and finds a black Cala Lilly with a note left for her. He can’t figure out how someone left it and his men didn’t see anything, which should be impossible. Avery admits she’s gotten a few before, but she gets gifts a notes all the time and they’ve never been threatening. He decides he’ll catch her stalker and protect her until he does. Avery has always been attracted to Killian and when they are forced together she tests his control. His control starts to slip and he says just this one time, nothing more, but who is he convincing? Her or Himself? He has her stay with him because his penthouse is more secure. Killian is beyond frustrated because of his growing feelings for Avery and that he can’t find her stalker. He is proving to be smarter and more elusive that a typical stalker. The additional pov of her stalker named The Watcher, added more mystery to the story and had me guessing who it could be. Avery admits to Killian she doesn’t want to always be a glamour model and that’s why her interview in San Francisco is so important. This changes everything for Killian, he’s too possessive to ever share her with the world and with this new information he finally admits to Avery his feelings. Everything comes to a head on Christmas, but Killian realizes the identity of the stalker too late and Avery is taken. It was a shocking and emotional ending, but after a bumpy road they find their happy ending. The banter between these too was so fun, the way Avery pushes Killian’s buttons had me giggling. I would consider this a slower burn romance, but the build up is epic and gets hotter each time until they combust. LA Gallagher’s Beckett Brothers series is one you do not want to miss out on.

Plot: 5
Engaging: 5
Character: 5

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A Few Favorite Quotes:
“I like my men the same way I like my martinis—dirty. And everything about Killian Beckett promises primal, filthy $ex.”

“The Beckett brothers are notoriously possessive of their women, a trait which should raise serious concern yet oddly, I find hot as f* €k.”

“How can it be possible to dislike someone so much, and still want to f* €k them into next week?”

“The speed at which he can flick from being verbally stunted to downright filthy and uninhibited is an impressive talent.”

“Being near her is like standing too close to a flame—knowing I’ll get burned but unable to step away from the warmth.”

[Michele Natali · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Beckett brothers just keep getting better and better. Each one is completely different. The storylines are unique.

I love LA Gallagher’s writing. So far, miscommunication is low, spice is spicy, no real third act breakup.

Book three started out with a bang. Avery has a stalker and Killian has made himself her bodyguard. Meanwhile his office is plastered with her pictures unbeknownst to her😂The buildup and the sexual tension was off the charts.

Because of the stalker plot this one could be perceived as a smidge dark by some. Considering what I’ve read it wasn’t.

4.5⭐️
5🌶️

[Kelsey Endler · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was pushing myself to the 20% mark. I don’t think I can go on.
For someone who is so educated, the FMC sure is a child.

And her constantly having her hooters out? Idk it wasn’t giving “I’m sexually liberated” it was giving coercive and harassment. Gross.

[AB · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF-ed @ 30%

[Erin · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. 20% because of the FMC

[Kelly Goddard · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF. I just didn't enjoy the fmc.

[hals🩷 🤍 · Rating 1 out of 5]

Can she please wear a shirt once in a while

[Dosen Dino 3000 · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not believe for a single second that that woman has a doctorate in psychology

[Ruth Bookish Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruin Me: The Beckett Brothers: Book 3
By L.A. Gallagher

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🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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Always remember to check your trigger warnings!!

Tropes:
🖤Bodyguard/ Protector
🖤She has a stalker
🖤Enemies to Lovers
🖤Forced proximity
🖤Possessive hero
🖤Celebrity
🖤Billionaire/ Former soldier
🖤Tattooed hero with a filthy mouth
🖤Blush inducing steam
🖤No third act break up

Audiobook Review:
Produced by Blue Nose Audio
Performed in duet by…
✨K.C. Sheridan
✨Joe Arden

Ruin Me is the third instalment of The Beckett Brothers series by L.A. Gallagher… and it just blew me away with the fantastic plot line, creative narrative, relentless fast paced, action packed momentum and the well crafted, wonderful characters! Not to mention the sexual tension…Pure brilliance.

The audio experience was everything you could possibly want! Joe Arden’s pure talent speaks volumes throughout his entirely unique and immaculate performance. His Irish accent is utterly flawless and the intensity and emotional depth of all the diverse characters is truly incredible! A phenomenal actor and inspirational performance as always!

K.C. Sheridan was amazing! Her performance as Avery was absolutely brilliant, she is a true talent. I love her ability to elevate the characters which she voiced and her skill in portraying Avery’s depth of character, character development and inner strength! A new voice actor for me that I will definitely want to hear more from!

This book is a masterpiece of drama and tension. I loved the suspense and emotion portrayed by our amazing cast. A work of genius by the amazing author L.A. Gallagher. She has quickly become a favourite of mine through this series. I absolutely love the Beckett Brothers…

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Quotes:

“You make me do things I'd never have dreamed of.' Like what?' Like contemplate putting a ring on your finger and a baby in your belly?”

“Reckless is watching life from the sidelines because you're too afraid to enjoy it. Reckless is assuming there's always going to be a tomorrow. Reckless is dying without having fully lived.”

I’m afraid of finding something that I never wanted, or looked for. Of stumbling across the one thing that I've actively avoided. Love. And I can't love something-someone who will never truly be mine.' He stands then and storms out of the room.

I might not be boyfriend material, but Avery Williams is wife material. It's official.

"I like my men the same way I like my martinis— dirty. And everything about Killian Beckett promises primal, filthy $ex."

"The Beckett brothers are notoriously possessive of their women, a trait which should raise serious concern yet oddly, I find hot as fu€k,”

[Katie Thayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

hot bodyguard love story?! Yes please!

Ruin Me
By: LA Gallagher

“The Beckett brothers are notoriously possessive of their women, a trait which should raise serious concern yet oddly, I find hot as f***.”

“Because the last woman who called me Daddy ended up getting spanked so hard she couldn’t sit down for a week. Now move.”

“If only she knew the truth. I’m cold towards her because she stokes a fire in me that could burn down my world. The woman could ruin me, and despite her fancy f***ing doctorate in psychology, she has no f***ing clue.”

Take the movie The Bodyguard, make it X-Rated and you get Killian and Avery’s story. It’s so freaking hot! The sexual tension between these two, the battle for Killian to protect Avery and to claim her as his own is hot. The mystery surrounding who Avery’s stalker is, it all adds to a spicy, addicting read!

Tropes:
Forbidden
Bodyguard
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity
Billionaire Romance

Spice Starts at: 22%

Spice: 3/4
Stars: 4.5/5

Available on Kindle Unlimited

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Ruin Me* by LA Gallagher
Beckett Brothers #3

Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶
8 nice and spicy scenes between a broody bad boy and his feisty girl.

Killian and Avery have known each other for a while because Avery is Scarlett’s best friend…the woman who is about to marry Killian’s older brother, James. They are both at the wedding, and while they hate each other, it’s pretty obvious that it’s more of a hate-to-love kind of situation. Killian’s issue with Avery is that she’s reckless because Killian is extremely controlled. He’s a dangerous man, but he’s only dangerous when it comes to the bad guys, and he hates that Avery puts herself out there for the world to see and is reckless when it comes to her safety.

He gets even more upset with her when he sees a black Calla Lily and a threatening note in her hotel room when she gets drunk at the wedding, and he has to take her back to her room. He’s instantly on edge and immediately upset with her because, apparently, this has been happening for a while. This is where we start to realize they actually do have a lot of feelings for each other, but they don’t want to act on them, and now he can’t act on them because anytime he acts on his feelings, somebody ends up hurt, and as her new bodyguard, it’s his job to keep her safe.

So, nothing could happen between the two. We all know how that goes. Basically, these two end up giving in to the chemistry between them, and we end up with quite a few spicy scenes that are just oh so hot.

I tell you, the men in this series are just hot af. Possessive, broody, dirty-talkers. They each fight against their feelings for so long, and when they finally give in, they’re all in and fall so hard.

Want to know where all the spice takes place?
Find me on Instagram Whereisthespice

[Emily Johnston (Booked.Up.With.Emily) · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are few tropes I love more than a bodyguard romance and this one completely hit the mark for me!

Bodyguard romance
Forced proximity
Enemies to lovers
Billionaire romance

Killian is grumpy and broody and just an all around grump, especially around Avery. The one woman he wants, but knows he can never have.

Avery is the woman I want to be. She is so free and comfortable with who she is. This woman is topless 50% of the book and I just loved that for her, especially with how much it taunted Killian!

This book is full of spicy moments - boy oh boy were they spicy!

K.C. Sheridan & Joe Arden do a fantastic job voicing these characters in duet narration. Their voices brought a whole new level of feelings to this book!

[Emmy P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes. This ALC was yes.

If you like a yearning moment this is your sign bc the way I was sat was stunning. I was jaw on the ground kicking my feet bc the amount of attire this MMC is ripping off our FMC.... it's a shock really she has any clothing left in the closet.

For the daddy girlies. I know you're out there.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruin Me by LA Gallagher is the 3rd book in the Beckett Brothers series and features Killian, the stoic brother whose focus is on the security end of the Beckett kingdom in Dublin, Ireland. It also features Avery, whom we first met in book one, when she was a dancer at the same club as Scarlett (the FMC from book 1, Wreck Me). But Avery is now a glamour model whose face and body are featured on magazines and websites all over the world, and along with everything else that high profile job entails, she’s acquired a stalker. And even though Killian Beckett seems to not enjoy being around her AT ALL, it’s up to him to keep her safe.
And ooops, maybe fall for her along the way?
We all know where it’s going but LA Gallagher still manages to bring some freshness to the falling-for-my-bodyguard trope. It’s clear that Killian is not a saint by any means, but Avery sees through all the darkness to the man beneath and it’s a beautiful thing to behold. Avery keeps the grumpy bodyguard absolutely on his toes at every turn and it’s honestly so much fun.
It’s also quite spicy, which I am, and always will be, a fan of. And the thread of suspense that runs through the book is skillfully done and not too much for someone like me, who’s not a fan of suspense. It was just enough to keep me turning the page but not enough to cause my brain to start imagining boogeymen everywhere.
After thoroughly enjoying the first two books in this series, it was so nice to see Avery and Killian, two very much opposite personalities, earn their HEA.
And for now, Killian *might* be my favorite Beckett, but time will tell if he maintains that position.

[nicklein · Rating 4 out of 5]

i thought at some point killian’s mouth will kill me 🥵 the tension was really on another level.

[Kim Bobbitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruin Me is the third installment in the Beckett Brothers series and one of the most fun listens I’ve had all year. If you love dark romance, bodyguards, forced proximity, top tier banter and plenty of scorching spice Ruin Me is for you!

K.C. Sheridan and Joe Arden narrate as Avery and Killian. These two sound so good together and everything is perfection down to the accents. The constant will they/wont they and biting banter between these two will keep you on your toes and have you rooting for Killian and Avery to find their happily ever after.

[Paris Hedger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wowww this was so hot! I finished this in one sitting and now I’m going to start the next one right now. Well done Lyndsey this was phenomenal

[Peta · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't think this one was quite as good as the last one, but Killian has been my favourite Beckett brother so far, so it's still a 4 star read for me. The plot with this one had a little more going on than the last couple as well so that was more engaging, I just feel like there was a point about halfway / three quarters of the way through that it felt a bit repetitive and like it was dragging a little. Still recommend and definitely worth the read!

[Meredith Kreisle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This entire series has been so good and so spicy! They have it all, billionaire, spicy and alittle mystery. They keep you wanting more!

[martina · Rating 1 out of 5]

Muy malo, no hay nada detrás el mono tema es la atracción sexual. No tiene sentido es muy repetitivo

[Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was ass.

FMC is too stubborn for her own good. She literally has a dangerous stalker on the loose and doesn’t listen when people are trying to keep her safe.

The MMC keeps resisting his attraction towards her and uses his job as an excuse, saying “I can’t… it isn’t right” but gives in constantly. “This is the last time we are doing this..” Yet does it again not even a chapter later.

How are they both in their 30s? They’re like teenagers.

[margot · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to love it!
But instead I just found it... meh.
Decent storyline and good writing but I wasn't hooked like I'd hoped. The chemistry and spicy scenes between the FMC and MMC were nothing to write home about and almost seemed to happen abruptly in my opinion.

[maddie · Rating 2 out of 5]

so repetitive and incredibly cringe at certain parts. i have had enough of these books, why do they keep rushing their relationships oh my god i’ve had enough

[Kristy aka Brooksie · Rating 5 out of 5]

When a flirtatious model has a stalker, and the best man for the job is her best friend's brother-in-law, that would be a lucky break, right?

The problem is they get on like fire and water, and Killian Beckett is so cold it's like frostbite. A former soldier, CEO of his own security company, billionaire from his family's legacy, and drop-dead gorgeous. He treats Avery Williams like she has a disease. Her entertainment for the week during her best friend's destination wedding is taunting Killian as much as possible to get under his skin. The man is not normal, not even to his family. Always serious, always working, even during the wedding, and he's the best man. She has never hated a man as much as she has wanted them as she does for Killian. For someone who despises her so much, he is quick to scare off any potential hookups she might have during this trip. 

Avery doesn't understand why all men want her, but Killian avoids any flirtation or advances she makes toward him. The more he pushes away, the more she wants to edge him on. What she doesn't know is that it is silently killing him inside, and he wants her badly, but because of his job, his personality, and hers, it would never work out. He fell in love once, and he doesn't plan on doing that again. If he indulges her just once, it will all be over, and he can't do it. He also cannot be in a relationship with someone in her line of work. Her modeling typically has her basically naked, and the thought of that many men seeing her topless is a no-go if she were with him in a serious relationship. He doesn't share.


After finding out she has a serious stalker and he took it upon himself to be her personal bodyguard until the creep is caught, he is with her 24/7. Someone got into her room without being detected on a private, exclusive island vacation, so this is a serious stalker threat. Their proximity is driving him insane, and she knows it. Killian never has an issue finding people; he and his team are the best in the business, so all he needs to do is locate the stalker asap, and he can go back to his lonely, grumpy life and bury himself in work and stay as far away from her as possible like he has been doing for years except family get togethers which she always attends. It seems this psycho is very smart, and the forced proximity is longer than it should be, giving Avery the chance to chip away at Killian's resolve, bit by bit. She is determined to have Killian Beckett, if he likes it or not. What she doesn't know is how much he wants her and why he is fighting so hard to keep her away. 

I listened to this audiobook in one day. I ate it up, and it was addicting. Joe Arden is a master voice actor, and I cannot resist an Irish accent. A hot, morally grey, tattooed, grumpy Irishman with a filthy mouth? Sign me up, Sir.  

Thank you to Blue Nose Audio for an advanced audiobook to listen to before the release on 12/19. It was a wicked good time.