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Lone Star Security Romance

Wrangling With the Bodyguard

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Valor Springs, Texas—where the creek still remembers two kids who swore they’d always find their way back.

Nash Hawthorne has spent years turning that boy into a soldier, then a cowboy-quiet security protector for Lone Star Security. He follows orders, keeps his heart on lockdown, and pretends he’s forgotten the girl who once dared him off the rope swing and into a first almost-kiss. He hasn’t. Not for a single sunrise.

Delaney Coleman left town chasing big-city dreams. Now she’s back to save her family’s ranch, and trouble is waiting—mysterious “accidents,” missing livestock, and a saboteur who wants the Coleman Ranch ruined. Nash’s assignment is move in, lock down, keep Delaney safe. But the minute he steps onto Coleman land, the past steps with him—fireflies, carved initials on the dock, and a pull that feels like coming home.

Now they’re pretending to date to save her ranch. Delaney breaks his rules with a smile. Nash fixes the fence, checks the locks, and pretends it isn’t killing him to want what walked away from him years ago.

When the saboteur ups the stakes and old secrets surface, Nash has to keep his distance like a good soldier…or claim the only woman who ever felt like forever.

Tropes to expect: Bodyguard romance • Ex-military hero • Cowboy protector • Small-town Texas • Back to her hometown • Saving the family ranch • Childhood friends to lovers • Almost-first-kiss history • Second chance romance • Fake dating • Forced proximity • Living on the ranch • Grumpy/Sunshine • Protective hero • Touch Her and Die • Who Did This To You? • One Bed • Slow burn with sizzle • Ranch sabotage mystery • Family legacy stakes • He’s emotionally locked down • She challenges his control • She falls first, he falls harder • Texas-big HEA

Vibes to expect: He checks the perimeter before sunrise • “I’m not here for you.” (lies) • Boots on her porch at midnight • Fixing fences with quiet devotion • A storm hits and they’re stuck together • He sleeps closer to the door • A hand at her lower back in public • “We’re convincing.” • Dust, denim, and dangerously soft moments • Bandaging his knuckles after a bad night • He learns her coffee order without asking • She makes him laugh when he least expects it • Old memories on the dock • Fireflies and unfinished kisses • A fake relationship that turns terrifyingly real • He doesn’t say love—he shows it • And so much MORE!

A Texas cowboy-security romance where danger rides shotgun and a grumpy protector gets branded by love.

*Meet the heroes of Lone Star Security. Cowboy bodyguards forged under the Texas sun. Dangerous when they have to be, gentle when it counts, these ranch-bred alphas wear Stetsons over steel and carry more scars than they’ll admit. They don’t do anything halfway. Instead, they do sunup to sundown, with dust on their boots and love in their hearts. These protectors will ride through hell and high water to prove worthy of the women they love.

252 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 8, 2026

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Logan Chance

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48 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 5, 2026
This is a new series, Lone Star Security, that includes 17 authors with their own story that will have you fanning yourself from all the HEAT coming your way!! Logan's book is the first one in the series and I was lassoed from the start and no way I was getting separated from my kindle until I finished!!


You will find yourself in Valor Springs, Texas where small town living is thriving and a second chance at love resurfaces when Nash Hawthorne and Delaney Coleman, two childhood friends who's relationship faded before it had a chance to flourish, find themselves in a fake relationship while facing an unknown danger out to destroy Coleman ranch.


The tinder really sparks and ignites for Nash and Delaney and brings the heat!! If you are a fan (as I am) of small town, close proximity, grumpy/sunshine, suspense, slow burn, second chance romances then this book is for you!


I'm definitely recommend this one and I'm excited to see what the other authors bring to this series!

I received an early copy for my honest review.
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702 reviews45 followers
January 17, 2026
When I pick up a Logan Chance book, I already know I’m about to be swept into a story that balances heart, heat, and humor—and Wrangling With the Bodyguard did exactly that.

Set against the dusty charm of Valor Springs, Texas, this Lone Star Security romance gave me all the feels: nostalgia, longing, and that delicious tension of a second chance love story. Nash Hawthorne, the ex‑military cowboy protector, is the kind of hero who doesn’t need to say much—his actions speak louder than words. And Delaney Coleman? She’s sunshine with grit, fighting for her family’s ranch while stirring up every emotion Nash thought he had locked away.

🌟 What I Felt While Reading
Warmth & nostalgia: childhood memories, unfinished kisses, fireflies—it all tugged at my heart.

Tension & swoon: fake dating + forced proximity = the kind of slow burn that makes you ache.

Protective devotion: Nash’s quiet strength had me melting every time he fixed a fence or checked the locks.

Suspenseful edge: the ranch sabotage mystery kept me turning pages late into the night.

Logan Chance is my go‑to author for a reason—his stories always remind me that love isn’t just spoken, it’s shown in the smallest, most powerful gestures. This book gave me that Texas‑big HEA feeling, the kind that lingers long after the last page.

✨ Perfect for fans of: cowboy protectors, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, fake dating that turns real, and romances where the hero proves his love through action.
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913 reviews14 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 3, 2026
Who doesnt love a second chance romance in a small town.
Especially when the grumpy boy you fell in love with at 12 is still everything you want.
Nash and Delaney were perfect.
Logan has great talent for writing about the ex military hero turned bodyguard swooping in with a fake dating cover and eventually getting the girl. Or in Nash's case, getting back the love of his life.
This slow burn read had a sprinkling of suspense and mystery, enough to keep you interested.
Loved the character development with these two and the chemistry was spot on as they never did really get over each other.
Great story and looking forward to what comes next for the Hawthorn boys and for the new Charlie team of Maddox security.
Looks like we are going to see a whole lot more of Nash. ❣️
Definitely a must read.
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255 reviews9 followers
January 8, 2026
A great start to a new series. I was wrangled right from the beginning! I loved the chemistry between Delaney and Nash and so happy they had the support and push that was necessary for this love! The spice and suspense was perfection. I really enjoyed this one!
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1,796 reviews12 followers
January 8, 2026
Wrangling With the Bodyguard by Logan Chance is the kind of small-town romance that sneaks up on your heart and refuses to let go. From the very first pages, Valor Springs, Texas feels alive—dusty roads, creaking docks, family land worth fighting for—and at the center of it all are two people who never really forgot each other.

Nash Hawthorne is the definition of quiet strength. Ex-military, emotionally locked down, and fiercely disciplined, he’s built a life around protecting others while keeping his own heart safely barricaded. Delaney Coleman is his opposite in the best way—warm, determined, and carrying the weight of saving her family’s ranch on her shoulders. She left town to chase big dreams, but coming home means facing old memories, unfinished feelings, and the boy who once almost kissed her under the Texas sky.

Their fake dating arrangement is deliciously tense, especially when forced proximity puts them under the same roof—and the same memories. Logan Chance excels at slow-burn chemistry, and Nash and Delaney’s connection simmers with longing, restraint, and moments so soft they ache. This is a romance where love isn’t shouted; it’s shown in fixed fences, midnight porch checks, a protective hand at her back, and the way Nash always positions himself between Delaney and danger.

The suspense element adds just the right edge. Ranch sabotage, rising stakes, and buried secrets keep the pages turning while never overshadowing the emotional core of the story. The grumpy/sunshine dynamic shines here—Delaney challenges Nash’s control with warmth and humor, while Nash falls harder, deeper, and far more fiercely than he ever intended.

What truly makes this book special is its heart. Childhood friends to lovers, second chances, family legacy, and found home all weave together into a story that feels grounded and deeply satisfying. Nash and Delaney don’t just rediscover each other—they rediscover what “forever” can look like when two people are brave enough to claim it.

As the first book in the Lone Star Security series, Wrangling With the Bodyguard is a standout start—rich with emotion, layered with tension, and filled with that unmistakable Texas-sized HEA. If you love cowboy protectors, fake dating that turns dangerously real, and romances where actions speak louder than words, this one deserves a spot at the top of your TBR.
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41 reviews
January 20, 2026
Logan Chance delivers a captivating romantic suspense with Wrangling with the Bodyguard (A Lone Star Security Romance), expertly weaving together heartwarming romance and edge-of-your-seat mystery. The story follows Nash Hawthorne, a former military man now working as a private bodyguard with Lone Star Security, and Delaney Coleman, who left her small hometown to pursue big-city dreams. Lifelong friends, Nash and Delaney share a deep connection and unresolved feelings that make their chemistry irresistible.

Chance’s talent for character development shines, creating protagonists you can’t help but root for. The tension between Nash and Delaney—both emotional and physical—is palpable, with their shared history intensifying every moment they spend together. The romance is sizzling and the emotional stakes are high, blending spicy scenes with genuine heart and vulnerability.

The plot keeps you hooked from start to finish. An unknown saboteur threatens the Coleman family ranch, forcing Nash and Delaney into a fake relationship that quickly blurs the lines between pretend and reality. As they work together to protect the ranch and uncover the culprit, the suspense builds, culminating in a thrilling last-ditch effort to obtain the ranch during the community’s beloved Rodeo Days event. The mystery is expertly paced, making it impossible to put the book down until the final resolution.

A bonus is the tantalizing preview of the next story involving Nash and Delaney at the end, ensuring you'll be eager for more from these characters. If you love romance layered with suspense, charismatic characters, and a story that keeps you guessing, Wrangling with the Bodyguard is a must-read. Five stars—grab your copy and enjoy the rodeo!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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32 reviews39 followers
January 8, 2026
From Sweethearts to Second Chances...

Wrangling with the Bodyguard by Logan Chance is a second chance romance that grabbed my heart from the very first words and didn’t want to let me go. Logan did a phenomenal job as always allowing us to be a part of Nash and Delaney’s story.. This was a story that takes you on an emotional ride and has you feeling all the emotions of the characters as if they come alive on the pages. This book is full of love, hope, dreams, and some witty banter from Nash’s brothers. This is a story that you won’t want to put down.

Nash and Delaney started as childhood sweethearts that grew apart when their worlds started to change as they got older. They both chose different paths than planned and now they have come back to Valor Springs changed. Now Nash must protect the woman that is no longer the girl that he once wanted to share a first kiss. Is what was once a childhood promise worth fighting for while they try to keep Delaney’s family ranch from being ruined. The chemistry between Nash and Delaney was there from the first time they saw each other after all those years.

One of my favorite quotes from the book between Delaney and Nash. “This is going to make everything messier,” she whispers. “Yeah,” I breathe. “But I’m done pretending I don’t want the mess if it’s you.”

Read this one today! This story deserves more than 5 stars! You will not be disappointed.
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1,553 reviews16 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
December 31, 2025
🤠🔥 Wrangling with the Bodyguard had me hooked from page one and refusing to put my Kindle down. Delaney and Nash are the kind of second-chance couple that hits you right in the feelings. Childhood almost-kiss? ✔️ Quiet, emotionally locked-down bodyguard? ✔️ Strong woman fighting to save her family ranch? ✔️ YES PLEASE.

Nash is all action, no words — fixing fences, checking locks before sunrise, standing between Delaney and danger even while insisting he’s “just doing his job.” (Sir. Be serious. 😏) And Delaney’s sunshine energy cracks right through his grumpy, soldier-tight control in the best way. Their fake dating + forced proximity on the ranch? Absolute perfection. The slow burn simmers…and then 🔥🔥🔥.

I also loved the suspense element with the ranch sabotage — it added just the right amount of tension without overpowering the romance. This is Book 1 in the Charlie Team of Maddox Security, and it does a fantastic job setting up the world while still giving Delaney and Nash a deeply satisfying, Texas-big HEA.

If you love cowboy bodyguards, grumpy/sunshine, “touch her and die” energy, small-town vibes, and a hero who proves his love instead of saying it — one-click this immediately. I’m already counting down until the Crewe’s book because I need more of these Hawthorn brothers in my life. 🤎🐎✨
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436 reviews6 followers
January 7, 2026
From high school friends to lovers later in life, Delaney and Nash’s story is life’s emotional baggage getting in the way of what is meant to be and then finding your way back home.
Nash Hawthorne’s demons were shaped by what he saw in combat, and the only thing that kept him going was the memory of Delaney Coleman, the girl he left behind. His don’t mess with what's mine attitude accentuates his protective demeanor. He has a heart of gold under a tough guy persona.
Delaney Coleman, a rancher’s daughter, wanted a different life than what was offered in Valor Springs, Texas. So she left for the city. Even though she left, her family and it’s farm are still home to her and she will fight to keep her family’s legacy.
The chemistry between Nash and Delaney is intense even when they are trying to fight it for the greater good. The heartbreak from the past mixes with this undeniable love they have for each other which creates an emotional ying-yang effect that Logan writes so perfectly.
Wrangling The Bodyguard had me from the very first chapter. The setting, the story, and above all the characters are a well balanced rodeo with its suspenseful twist within a fake relationship. If you have read Logan Chance’s Maddox Security ALPHA TEAM, you will absolutely love this book. I highly recommend Wrangling The Bodyguard
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347 reviews13 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 7, 2026
From high school friends to lovers later in life, Delaney and Nash’s story is life’s emotional baggage getting in the way of what is meant to be and then finding your way back home.
Nash Hawthorne’s demons were shaped by what he saw in combat, and the only thing that kept him going was the memory of Delaney Coleman, the girl he left behind. His don’t mess with what's mine attitude accentuates his protective demeanor. He has a heart of gold under a tough guy persona.
Delaney Coleman, a rancher’s daughter, wanted a different life than what was offered in Valor Springs, Texas. So she left for the city. Even though she left, her family and it’s farm are still home to her and she will fight to keep her family’s legacy.
The chemistry between Nash and Delaney is intense even when they are trying to fight it for the greater good. The heartbreak from the past mixes with this undeniable love they have for each other which creates an emotional ying-yang effect that Logan writes so perfectly.
Wrangling The Bodyguard had me from the very first chapter. The setting, the story, and above all the characters are a well balanced rodeo with its suspenseful twist within a fake relationship. If you have read Logan Chance’s Maddox Security ALPHA TEAM, you will absolutely love this book. I highly recommend Wrangling The Bodyguard
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1,059 reviews
January 9, 2026
Wrangling With The Bodyguard is a good, quick, heartfelt, must read second chance romance story!

What you get....
♡Bodyguard Romance
♡Ex-Military Hero
♡Cowboy Protector
♡Childhood Friends to Lovers
♡Small Town Romance
♡Second Chance Romance
♡Almost First Kiss History
♡Grumpy Sunshine
♡Fake Dating
♡Forced Proximity
♡Living on The Ranch
♡Ranch Sabotage Mystery
♡Family Legacy Stakes
♡He’s Emotionally Locked Down
♡Slow Burn
♡Protective Hero
♡She Challenges His Control
♡She Falls First, He Falls Harder
♡Heartfelt Reunion
♡Touch of Suspense
♡Touch Her and ☠️
♡Texas Bigg HEA

Nash and Delaney were childhood friends who never got their chance, and now they’re thrown back together in Valor Springs with a fake dating setup that feels way too real. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Nash is the grumpy, protective ex‑military hero you instantly fall for, and Delaney brings sunshine, strength, and heart as she fights to save her family’s ranch.

The chemistry is instant and their old feelings come rushing back. The longing, the history, the “we never really got over each other” energy, it all hits perfectly. Add in ranch sabotage, family loyalty, and a town full of charm, and you’ve got a story that’s easy to fall into and hard to put down!!

Logan has done it again! Sucking us into his stories and making us love his characters!!
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780 reviews
January 11, 2026
Trouble is brewing on Delaney's family farm, and as part of the investigation, the family decide that the perfect person for her to fake date is Nash, so that he can be around the house and protect them and investigate at the same time. Delaney and Nash have been friends since they were kids, and in high school were inseparable but not together. Then life happens, and now, years later, they find themselves having to confront the past. And present.

The plot may not reinvent the wheel, but it’s clearly well thought-through and flows effortlessly from start to finish. The writing is sharp, the story is genuinely fun, the chemistry was off the charts, and just when you think you know where it’s going—hello, suspense! All of that adds up to a captivating page-turner that’s hard to put down

This is my first book from the author and it definitely won't be the last, it was a pleasant surprise find for me. The story is also part of the private security Lone Star Security series, and who doesn't love stories about hot protective heroes who love their women fiercely? I have been really enjoying all the books in this series!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,142 reviews20 followers
January 10, 2026
There is just something about Logan Chance and his bodyguards that are just wow. We have the Lone Star Security and boy there are not your usualy cowboys. The series starts with Nash Hawthorne and well the girl he let go away. Valor Springs is a small town, where everybody knows everybody and one thing for sure Nash and Delaney Coleman are meant for each other. Years ago they made a promise but thing about Nash is that he has a good heart. He would do anything or her even pretending to her boyfriend while his heart is breaking. Seeing her again after all these years shows him how much she means to him. Not only are they reconnecting but Logan Chance has someone wanting to ruin her family. Someone is determined to cause trouble and knowing Nash is the one that can protect her well is making her want him more. This is one series that is full of action, romance and yes a new set of bodyguards that will make you not just swoon but fall for them.

"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."
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1,304 reviews28 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 5, 2026
Wrangling With the Bodyguard
The Lone Star Security Series Book 1
Logan Chance

Nash and Delaney
Nash and Delaney were the best of friends when they were younger, spending a lot of time together. For years, Delaney waited and wanted more, always loving Nash. They made promises when they were younger but life didn't pan out exactly like they thought it would.

Years later, Delaney is home to help her parents with their farm. Odd incidents have been happening, so her father calls in some help from the Lone Star Security group. Grayson comes over, hears the stories, and then calls one of his men to be stationed there. Nash. The cover story? Nash and Delaney will pretend to date so Nash can watch and listen around the farm. But from day one, Nash nor Delaney knows there is nothing fake about their relationship.

What a fun and good start to a new series. Jump in now, as it’s book one, not too long, reads quick, full of action and entertainment, friends to lovers, and second chances. Looking forward to the others.
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5,208 reviews52 followers
January 8, 2026
It's time to stop letting the past write the future

Nash and Delaney have always belonged together, but the timing was never right. This time brings them together as a mission to save the ranch, but their chemistry cannot be ignored any longer...and once they kiss...the only option is forever.
Nash may have come back from the military a broken man, but over the last few years he has begun to paste himself back together and to heal, spending time with Delaney shows him he will never fully heal until he forgives himself for leaving and until he is honest with Delaney about his feelings. I really like both Nash and Delaney, but I love them together. They have both made mistakes, they have both run, left town and tried to convince themselves they hate the other...but it was never hate. It was always love and it is awesome to see them finally together and embracing a future. I look forward to more from the rest of the Hawthorne brothers and to them finally finding out the truth....
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
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260 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 6, 2026
Nash and Delaney have been friends since childhood. As they got older their feelings changed and started to grow. However, Nash unexpectedly left town breaking Delaney's heart. Flash forward several years, and there is trouble on Delaney's family ranch. Enter security expert Nash. The plan, pose as Delaney's boyfriend to catch whoever is causing the trouble. Spending time together helps them see that the chemistry that was building when they were younger is still there and it continues to grow. It doesn't take long until fake starts to turn real, however there is still someone lurking in the background causing trouble and they need to be stopped before this new relationship can grow into something more. Twists and turns as they investigate who is behind the problems made this a book that keeps you wanting to get to the end just to know what is going to happen next and who was behind everything.
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1,183 reviews56 followers
January 13, 2026
Wrangling With The Bodyguard is the first book in the multi-author Lone Star Security Romance series, where each book focuses on a different couple and can be read independently.

Delaney Coleman and Nash Hawthorne are childhood friends who were heading for more but life and poor decisions got in the way. Years later she returns home to save the family ranch after too many incidents add up to sabotage. With her family facing unknown dangers Lone Star Security brings in Nash. They need a cover to why he's at the ranch without outing that he's there to protect her and find the culprit/culprits. Everyone knows their history so they come up with them pretending to be in a relationship that way there's a reason he's always with Delaney.

Suspense, sabotage, danger, forced proximity, buried feelings, second chances, family legacy and a second chance at love.

I received a free copy through Booksprout an I'm voluntarily leaving my review.

5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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177 reviews
January 22, 2026
Wrangling With The Cowboy Bodyguard by Logan Chance is the first title in the new multi author series A Lone Star Security Romance and I wasn't disappointed.
As a bit of a slow burn romance the plot and storyline is emotive and engaging especially with the main characters of Nash, the ex military man now bodyguard and, Delaney, a local woman returned from the city, are forced to work together via a fake relationship to save her family's ranch.
The forced proximity of the fake relationship is complicated further by their past having been childhood friends and later, as circumstances having never aligned for their strong feelings for one another to ever find an outlet.
The story was well written and you feel invested in a HEA outcome for them whilst they initially fight the old attraction and feelings but inevitably spice and sizzling chemistry ensue. Overall an entertaining read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
891 reviews12 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 1, 2026
Nash and Delaney

Tropes:
* Small town
* Second chance
* Fake dating
* Forced proximity
* Grumpy x sunshine
* Bodyguard romance
* Ex-military hero
* Childhood friends to lovers
* She falls first, he falls harder
* Touch-her-and-die
* Cowboy protector MMC
* Suspense/mystery
* Betrayal
* Slow burn

You’ll be hooked from the first page. Childhood promises and dreams are made, and they plan to be kept, but life gets in the way. They were so innocent!

I loved his brothers. I loved Nash with his quiet, steady, solid actions, and Laney’s snarky banter.. This pair had chemistry!

I liked the suspense aspect…
“Who benefits from pressuring the Coleman’s to sell?”
The sabotage, the threats… A perfect setup to bring Nash and Laney back together, but hey, we already knew it was going to happen…
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585 reviews10 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 6, 2026
Wrangling with the Bodyguard is the first book in the Lone Star Security Romance, part of a multi-author series. Delaney & Nash were best friends growing up, making childhood promises to always be there for each other. With their growing attraction and an almost kiss, their lives were suddenly changed forever when Nash unexpectedly left their home town. After a decade apart, Delaney and Nash are thrown together in a 'fake relationship' to help save Delaney's family ranch. I loved this couple, their connection and chemistry was so hot! Logan Chance has given us the perfect introduction to the Hawthorne Brothers and this new series. With threats, secrets, an undeniable connection and a very protective hero, Delaney and Nash's story was beautifully written. A great read that will have you hooked from the very first page.
178 reviews1 follower
January 8, 2026
Who doesn't love a sweet cowboy romance??

Ahh young love that never happened... Until now.

Delaney and Nash grew up together and they fell in love young, but with tragedy comes needing to do something different. For Nash it's enlisting, for Laney it's moving to the city to make something of herself outside of her small town. Now she's back at her ranch that is having some issues with vandalism. In comes Lone Saltar Security's #1 Nash and a fake dating trope to fool those that are harming the ranch. But is it really fake? Did they ever really stop loving each other? Will Nash protect Laney at all costs?

Quick and easy read from Logan Chance. This is a part of a larger series of books with other authors, but also I get connected with other series with the Hawthorne brothers.
739 reviews1 follower
January 21, 2026
Received as an ARC and leaving my honest review voluntarily. The suspense in this story is on the lighter side and the 'bad guy' was pretty easy to guess but it still had me hooked wanting to read how it all plays out.

For me, the main pull and heart of the story is the second chance at love between Nash Hawthorne and Delaney Coleman, childhood friends who have always been in love with each other but life got in the way and pulled them apart. As they rediscover their love for each other and what forever means if you're brave enough to fight for it, you can't help but root for them. The character and relationship development was heart tugging, real, steamy and sweet, and I didn't want to stop reading when I reached the end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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497 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
December 31, 2025
A brand new series from Logan and he’s taken us to Texas and into cowboy territory! Whoop!!
This is the story of Nash Hawthorne, eldest Hawthorne sibling and his ‘never quite got there’ childhood sweetheart Delaney. He loved her since he was 12yrs old but life happened and suddenly it’s been a decade and some since they last saw each other at graduation. An emotional slow burn with all the feels, the tension, the uncertainty and the pure suspense from the story. When it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be and these two have spent far too many years fighting that feeling. A delicious love story years in the making set in hot cowboy territory- yes please!

I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own
2,354 reviews10 followers
January 9, 2026
Wrangling with the Bodyguard by Logan Chance is the story of Nash and Delaney. They’ve known each other for years. Then, she leaves…to seek her fortune, while he joins the military. Now, she’s returned for the family and the ranch they’ve had for years. Troubling events occurring there has the family enlisting the services of Lone Star Security. They send their best…Nash to figure out what’s going on and protect Delaney.

Exciting, endearing, romantic read that will keep you invested!!! You can’t help but love the characters and empathize with their mixed feelings…feelings that never seemed to completely go away. But, there’s danger afoot and things could end up disastrously!!! Excellent read!!
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390 reviews7 followers
January 9, 2026
Second chance love with Nash and Delaney -- initially almost high school sweethearts, but unfortunately circumstances take them away from each other before they can determine what their future together will be. Their second chance comes about as Delaney's parents' ranch is being sabotaged. Nash acts as her bodyguard/protector as he tries to determine who/what/why someone is targeting the ranch. We have suspense, danger, angst, kidnapping, and intrigue as they work through their relationship status and how to move forward. In the beginning of the story, we find out that Nash's father disappears, without a trace and at the end of the story, he gets a call that perhaps his father is still alive. We have to see what happens in the next story. Looking forward to finding out.
211 reviews1 follower
January 10, 2026
Delaney and Nash grew up together and thought they would ultimately be together until Nash‘s dad disappeared their senior year and then life took them in different directions. Now Nash is home and working for a security company and Delaney is back to help on her family‘s ranch due to strange problems occurring. The company Nash works for is hired to help figure out what’s going on. Nash and Delaney have a fake relationship as the cover story and ultimately their fake relationship reveals long standing feelings for each other. Lots of heartfelt moments, romance, chemistry, and suspense to keep your reading and find out what happens to the ranch and the relationship. Can’t wait to read the next one!
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2,232 reviews42 followers
January 11, 2026
Delaney and Nash have been friends since they were little. They both went their separate ways, her to the big city. Now they are both back under the same roof trying not to see what is between them. Both of them trying to save Delaney's family ranch by pretending to date. But pretending is getting harder and harder every day when there are so many feelings between them.
Looking for a bodyguard, cowboy protector, second chance romance with sprinkling of suspense, mystery and slowburn romance with sizzle. This has very strong "touch her and die" energy with a hero who proves his love by showing instead of words.
My favorite line " he looks like a man built to haunt women who believed in promises.".

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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12.3k reviews92 followers
January 11, 2026
Delaney had feelings for Nash when they were younger but their lives took them in different directions. She has recently returned home to help with the family ranch but with the mysterious activities that keep happening Nash is hired to provide security with the cover that they are in a relationship.

After his military career ended Nash returned to his hometown and has transitioned to working security. Seeing Delaney again brings up all the feelings from the past which includes protecting her and finally getting the opportunity to claim the woman he has always wanted.

Romance and suspense combine as Delaney and Logan work together to uncover who is behind the threats as it is finally their time.
2,927 reviews9 followers
January 12, 2026
Pinky promise - Always
This had me eagerly turning pages from the first moments of young laughter in summer when pinky promises are made, to a reunion filled with tension, memories and thoughts of what could have been.
Delaney and Nash were soulmates and their story is realistic and relatable. With several threads of suspense, intrigue and more than one mystery, it kept me captivated.
A fake relationship to save her family’s ranch full of emotion, swoons and steam, along with angst, regret and the promise of better choices, woven tightly around a dangerous plot to steal the ranch involving sabotage and kidnapping.
I can’t wait for Crewe’s story next and the rest of the Hawthorne brothers and the mystery surrounding their family.
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420 reviews7 followers
January 13, 2026
What an amazing start to a new series!! I loved everything about this second chance romance. Nash and Delaney make it so easy. They were best friends and loved each other when they were young. Unfortunately circumstances happened and they were not able to be together. Now fast forward and Delaney’s family ranch is being threatened and she comes home. They are both rushed in to a pretend romance so Nash can stay at the farm without looking suspicious. Well the pretend became real very quickly. They both are very much in love with each other.

It’s an amazing story filled with suspense and the incredible lone star security men that along with Nash come in and save Delaney and her ranch.

All of it was sensational and I can’t wait for the next book!!!
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