The Engagement: A protective hero age gap romance

McIntyre Security Bodyguard #17

by April Wilson

Mack and Erin are finally getting their HEA, the ring, and the icing on their cake. This novella continues their story about two years after the horrific attack on Erin that nearly ended her life. Erin is healing emotionally and ready to move forward with her life. Mack has been biding his time, waiting for the right moment to propose.

You'll find lots of feels and a sweet happy ending. Join Erin, Mack, their friends and their found family for a celebration of resiliency and life!

Fans of the McIntyre Security Bodyguard Series will love this follow to Mack and Erin's powerful novel, Regret.Age gapProtective heroHeroine's past traumaHurt/comfortFound familyEngagement and wedding

150 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2025

About the author

I write about alpha protectors who fall in love hard and unconditionally, through the good and the bad. My characters are strong, sexy, and slightly damaged... because no one is perfect. All of my novels have happy-ever-after endings. What else would you expect from a die-hard romantic? I'm the author of the McIntyre Security Bodyguard Series of contemporary romance novels.

I live in Ohio with my daughter and more than a few dogs and cats. When I'm not writing, I'm reading romance novels and watching movies with happy endings. I'd love to hear from you! You can e-mail me at aprilwilsonwrites@outlook.com. Or, visit my website: aprilwilsonauthor.com.

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Reviews

[Cloudstanloves2read · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Engagement

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 stars
🌶️ 1/5 spice

To say I’ve been waiting forever for this book feels like an understatement. Regret (Mac & Erin’s book) happens to be my all time favorite in the McIntyre series and one of my all time favorite comfort reads. While I enjoyed this novella immensely I wish we got to see more of their future together (as they happen to be my favorite couple. I honestly could read a whole other book with just them). I was hoping to see some more spice and babies, but hoping that comes with a future novella. If you haven’t yet given this series a try I highly recommend. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but mostly you’ll build a strong connection to these characters and this family. Can’t wait to see what’s up next.

[Sandy Starkweather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I can't put into words how much Mack and Erin's story has stayed with me. It is and always will be my favorite book and story line. Since the moment I put down my tissue box and finished reading Regret I've been waiting for The Engagement. To see how Erin has overcome as much as she has from such a horrific experience and the love and care Mack has shown for Erin is wonderful. April you have created an amazing couple. I hope we will hear more from them and maybe a new little addition to the family. 5 stars is never enough I give it 10+

[Marie Vayer · Rating 2 out of 5]

there is a big inconsistency…..

I wasn’t expecting much from this book as it was a short novella to close out Mack and Erin. But the author failed to do simple math when she wrote parts. The original story REGRET has Haley as a 17 yr old in her Jr. year of high school, now we skip TWO YEARS, and now Haley is 17 yrs old and in her senior yr of high school. Whats wrong with this picture? The HEA for Mack and Erin was nice, but no drama at all which made the story blah… glad it was a KU. Normally really like this series but not this one, just a sloppy short story.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read!

Erin and Mack have been through so much and yet this story brings out the best of both of them. Mack still feels the anguish of what Erin has been through and with him denying their love, he wasn't there for her in time. Now they're getting past that and creating a whole new and exciting life! This is one of the best Authors that I am grateful to have found. When you follow April Wilson's stories you will have a new family that you won't forget!

[Meghan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love in all the details

A cute little read with the McIntyre core group. Erin and Mack get their next step in the HEA, Sam and Cooper are as precious as always, Shane is a gentle hero, Haley and Philip get closer to dating and so many other amazing updates. Sam had the precious moment when he got his role for the wedding and Erin’s surprise about family from Shane was sweet. This was a quick and short read that conveyed some beautiful tender moments of a great couple!

[Lise Nanette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awww, Mack and Erin...

Well, I didn't realize I needed this follow-up until I read it. Mack and Erin had a pretty rough start to their love journey. It seemed like their story had concluded in their origin novel, but doggone it, apparently they needed to finish what they started with an engagement and wedding. Well done, April Wilson. I'm satisfied!

[Tranese · Rating 5 out of 5]

😍😍😍😍

I am so in love!!! Erin and Mack finally get their happily ever after. Erin has overcome so much and to see her and Mack get to such a beautiful place it brings tears to my eyes. Well done April Wilson!!!

[Sharon Hutchison · Rating 5 out of 5]

true love

Age doesn’t matter when you are in love. Mack finally sees this for his daughter and her boyfriend, after talking to his girlfriend Erin that is13 yrs younger. A great read and a great love story.

[Dawn Meece · Rating 5 out of 5]

perfectly sweet

I’m so glad Mack & Erin got a follow up I absolutely love their characters and I think of all the books in this series Mack and Erin are the top then Dominic and Sophie but I love all of the McIntyre books April is a wonderful creative story teller.

[Jess · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF. I’ve read this whole series and enjoy the themes, but I forget this author’s writing style isn’t for me. It’s too step by step without the flow I like to read. This book didn’t really keep me engaged as much of it was describing all that happened in prior books.

[Erica Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun story as we finally get to see Mack and Erin get their happily ever after. I loved seeing everyone come together to celebrate them and also to see Mack warm up to the idea of Haley and Philip. Fantastic!

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

A terrific story

This was a sweet, heartfelt story with a perfect ending for this awesome couple. A definite must read.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.

[Sandy Kachurek · Rating 4 out of 5]

So this is what happens beyond the end of a romance story. There remain many shadows of past pain from one of the characters and the feeling of regret from the other. They need to be dealt with and are by the time the wedding date comes.

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

love it!!!!

I’m not crying! Okay I am!!! Happy tears!!!! I’m so happy for Mack and Erin!!! Can’t wait for me more books in this series!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[Pamella Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Amazing

Absolutely loved this book made me feel so, many emotions. Beautifully written you can just feel the love coming off the pages 😍👏👏

[Tetyana Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

You outed yourself again, April Wilson. The book is amazing. Can’t wait for more stories about Mac and Erin lives.

[Karen Tetshner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic story

Yeah for Mack and Erin. She had so much happen to he and she made her way back to th top with a lot of love from Mack.

[Kim Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect

I loved this book. I was looking forward to another book for Mack and Erin, what a way to wrap them up. Love this family!

[Tom Prejsner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Romance

Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novel series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you

[Cassie T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great little Novella

Loved this sweet follow-up of Mack and Erin's story! If anyone deserves a HEA it's these two!! Loved it! Great read as always from April!!

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet

Great look into Mack and Erins life. I hope they both keep moving forward and stop looking back. Love has its own way of healing.

[Tracy Prewitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

sweet and romantic.

I have always loved Mac and Erin! Glad they finally got their happy ever after! And glad Mac is on board with Phillip and Haley!

[Abby · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5