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Dangerous Obsession: A Country Star Bodyguard Romance

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Country music’s golden girl, Rowan Hart, is used to bright lights and sold-out shows, but when a stalker turns deadly, even the stage offers no safety. To her rescue is Rhett Kade – ex–Black Ops, now head of a private security firm. His contract is simple … guard her, move her, never cross the line. But shadowing a woman with a voice like honey and fire in her veins makes it impossible to stay detached. On the road, on the run, and hidden away in a mountain safehouse, danger tightens its grip. And Rhett is about to break every rule he’s ever lived by. Because protecting Rowan isn’t just his mission. It’s his
Forced Proximity; Bodyguard/Protector; Possessive AlphaA romantic suspense that may be read as a stand-alone. But don't miss the entire Dangerous Devotion a world full of danger, love is the ultimate risk. But protecting her isn’t just his job… it’s his obsession.When danger strikes, only one thing keeping her safe.From bodyguards to mercenaries, elite security experts to undercover ex-military operatives, these alpha males live for the thrill of danger.But nothing has prepared them for the ultimate protecting their women.Each story in the exciting Dangerous Devotion Series is packed with high-stakes action, sizzling chemistry, and an unbreakable bond between a protector and the woman he would sacrifice everything for. If you love possessive alphas, strong heroines, fierce devotion, and love stories forged in danger, this series is your next obsession.

199 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 5, 2026

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Opal Nicks

55 books31 followers
Opal’s steamy stories frequently feature independent, strong-willed females who find themselves surprisingly swept away by alpha males who pursue them with vigor and passion. Ultimately, they can’t resist the sweet satisfaction and protection these men offer. Who could?

On Writing
Opal doesn’t like being restricted to what form her stories take. She breaks rules and bends things a bit to keep the tale the way the characters want it told.

In her writing, Opal Nicks explores many different facets of relationships. She hopes to captivate you with the nuances of love. Whether through a budding early relationship or a tension-filled reunion, she gracefully conveys the power and complexity of love-speak.

Her characters often possess an unbridled energy that gives them strength to take risks and traverse peril—all for love.

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Profile Image for kymagirl.
8,101 reviews87 followers
March 10, 2026
The man guarding her body becomes the one holding her together.

Rowan knows how to give a crowd exactly what they came for, but when someone gets too close to the parts of her life no one should be able to touch, fame stops feeling glamorous and starts feeling dangerous. The fear sharpens, the pressure closes in, and Rhett, the cold, watchful bodyguard hired to keep her safe, becomes the only person who sees how fragile the cracks beneath her polish really are.

As the threat tightens and the road gives way to hiding, Rowan and Rhett get pushed into a space where survival and desire stop feeling separate. What starts as guarded friction turns intimate fast, because the more danger presses in, the harder it is to ignore the trust building between them, the heat under all that restraint, and the fact that his protection is starting to feel deeply personal.

Rowan grows from a woman forcing herself to stay composed into someone who stops minimizing her fear and starts reclaiming control without losing herself in it. Rhett shifts from a rigid protector who treats attachment like a weakness into a man willing to admit that what he feels for her goes far beyond duty. Together, they move from tense distance and forced proximity into a bond built on trust, pressure, vulnerability, and a kind of intimacy that feels as emotional as it does physical.

A slow burn to steamy, romantic suspense about what happens when fear strips a woman down to the parts of herself she can’t hide, and love asks her to trust without surrendering her power. It follows the pull between protection and control, obsession and devotion, as danger pushes two guarded people into something raw, intimate, and hard won.

The Elevator Pitch: When a country star’s carefully controlled life is breached by someone who knows the name she left behind, the man hired to protect her becomes the one person who sees exactly where the fear is starting to break her. As danger tightens and private terror turns intimate, their connection shifts from wary proximity to something charged, consuming, and impossible to keep at arm’s length. It’s a dark romantic suspense about what protection costs, what trust reveals, and what happens when the safest place in the room is another person.

Heat Level: 🔥🔥 Hot
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7,999 reviews37 followers
March 5, 2026
An Unexpected Connection Worth Exploring -
Rowan wasn’t really happy with having a full time bodyguard following her around, but everything changed after her stalker escalated. Rhett felt a pull towards Rowan from the moment they met, but he tried everything possible to keep his attraction in check and concentrate solely on ensuring she was safe. Spending time together brought them closer and heightened their attraction for each other.

Unfortunately, Rhett’s plan to take Rowan away went awry when they discovered her stalker had managed to track them down without their knowledge. Fortunately, Rhett took steps to ensure no harm would come to Rowan when he set a trap for her stalker, which led to the stalker being captured and dealt with permanently. Rhett and Rowan’s relationship may have begun as a result of a fearful situation, but they turned the tables on the chaos and worked towards a happily ever after.

This awesome romance story delivered drama, spice and intense emotional moments, that had me hooked and unable to take a break until I finished reading the book. The author took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride as the story unfolded from the beginning until the end. You definitely won’t be disappointed if you grab a copy of this book to read.

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276 reviews
April 13, 2026
Awesome book kept me wondering what would come next. The author does great HEAs. Starting with a tour of a popular singer Rowan was a great honest real life feel. Rowan ends up with what stars have a stalker or maybe something worse. Her manager Marc hires Rhett to be security. Rhett is ex-military and great at his job of security. He can access and plan things easily. Rowan of course is not happy about the changes but understands the reasoning. When the second issue happens Rowan knows having Rhett around is the best. Their sexual tension is palpable but the grown a bond between never crossing that protected /bodyguard bond. The things that are found would make anyone uncomfortable star or not. Edge of my seat waiting for the plot twists and how to capture the stalker. Just an all around great book. Steamy suspenseful and attention keeping.

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Profile Image for Marie.
6,044 reviews58 followers
March 5, 2026
"You're the one I refuse to lose"

Rhett sees the bigger picture, he sees the escalation Rowan doesn't, he sees the danger and he acts to keep her safe. I really like both Rhett and Rowan, he's serious, focused and completely bowled over by Rowan. And Rowan is sweet, you expect her to be a diva, but she isn't - it's about the fans and protecting her staff. It's a crazy story of obsession, stalking and control but it also has sweet moments...and all that danger? It shows Rhett and Rowan exactly what's important.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
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1,834 reviews12 followers
March 28, 2026
This quick read was a great stalker story that has action and the mystery. It was well written and it kept me turning the pages.

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1,206 reviews17 followers
April 10, 2026
This a great steamy novella if you’re looking for something quick to read. Rowan and Rhett were quite the object of each other’s attraction. I loved the daughter and suspense of this novella. They made me giggle and swoon. Rowan was hot af and they was a firecracker. The two of them together were wonderful. This was a really great strut. Loved these two so much.

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Profile Image for Lexie Wagner.
63 reviews
March 10, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5/5 Stars

I’ll admit, I sometimes have my doubts about novellas because the story can move so quickly that it’s hard for the characters and plot to really develop. But Dangerous Obsession by Opal Nicks completely proved me wrong.

I read this novella in one sitting because I truly could not put it down. While the plot definitely moves fast, the character development is still there, and I quickly found myself invested in the story and the characters.

Rowan was strong in her own way, and I loved her stubborn streak. She stood her ground and had a quiet resilience that made her easy to root for. Rhett balanced her perfectly—protective, respectful, and completely devoted in a way that made their dynamic so enjoyable to read.

If you’re looking for a quick but captivating read with strong characters and a story that pulls you in right away (plus a little spice), I highly recommend this one. You will not be disappointed.

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Profile Image for Chandra Luna.
2,979 reviews20 followers
March 11, 2026
Dangerous Obsession by Opal Nicks is a gripping romantic suspense that blends danger, emotional vulnerability, and slow-burning attraction into a story that keeps you hooked from the first page to the last. With a famous country singer in danger and the intense protector assigned to keep her alive, this novella proves that even a shorter story can deliver big impact.

Rowan Hart is used to living in the spotlight. As country music’s golden girl, she knows how to command a stage and captivate an audience. But when a stalker crosses the line from obsession to deadly threat, the bright lights and roaring crowds suddenly feel far from safe. Fame becomes frightening, and the carefully controlled life she built starts to crack under pressure.

Enter Rhett Kade.

Rhett is an ex–Black Ops operative and now the head of a private security firm, a man who lives by strict rules—protect the client, keep your distance, never let emotions get involved. Guarding Rowan should be just another assignment. But the longer he spends watching her strength, her fear, and the resilience she hides behind her star persona, the harder it becomes to stay detached.

Forced into close quarters while hiding out in a secluded mountain lake safe house, Rowan and Rhett find themselves in a situation where tension, trust, and attraction start to blur together. What begins as professional distance slowly shifts into something far more personal.

One of the most compelling aspects of this story is Rowan’s emotional journey. Beneath her confident stage presence is a woman trying to hold herself together while danger closes in. Watching her reclaim control of her life—without losing her strength or independence—makes her incredibly easy to root for.

Rhett, meanwhile, is the ultimate protector hero. Strong, disciplined, and fiercely devoted once he lets his guard down, he evolves from a man who treats emotional attachment as a weakness into someone willing to risk everything for the woman he’s sworn to protect.

The suspense builds steadily as the stalker threat looms closer, adding psychological tension that keeps the story moving at a fast pace. Even as danger escalates, the relationship between Rowan and Rhett grows through trust, vulnerability, and the quiet realization that sometimes the safest place isn’t behind security walls—it’s with the right person.

If you love bodyguard romances, forced proximity, possessive protectors, strong heroines, and high-stakes romantic suspense, Dangerous Obsession is a quick but captivating read that delivers action, emotion, and sizzling chemistry.

It’s proof that sometimes the person hired to guard your life…
becomes the one who holds your heart.

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March 2, 2026
What happens when a woman the world thinks is untouchable becomes the most vulnerable person in the room? What kind of man is built to protect her … without trying to control her?

Rhett isn’t flashy. He isn’t chasing fame. He’s disciplined, strategic and precise.
Rowan is fire and steel under stage lights highlighting fringed leather. She's a big country star with a honey-laced voice and millions of fans.

Writing them together felt like lighting a slow-burning fuse.
They are opposites: Glamour and Grit.

There’s something undeniably powerful about a man whose entire focus is your safety.
Because safety isn’t optional. Sometimes it’s the difference between applause and being silenced. Between admiration and obsession.

He steps between you and the threat without hesitation — not because he owns you, but because he understands how quickly obsession can turn lethal. And most of all … he doesn’t leave.

That’s where Dangerous Obsession began for me. With a woman who lives in the spotlight — confident, talented, adored — and the creepy realization that someone in the crowd is obsessing instead of clapping.

Obsession doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it waits and watches. This time, it meets the one man who was trained to end it.

At its heart, Dangerous Obsession isn’t just about a stalker. It’s about the illusion of safety in fame -- the cost of living in the spotlight -- the vulnerability of being truly seen -- and the kind of man who stands between danger and the woman he can’t help but love.

This love story has:
🔥 Psychological tension + high-stakes protection
💔 Emotional intimacy under pressure
💣 Slow-burn chemistry that explodes at the right moment

Enjoy,

Opal Nicks
1,324 reviews
March 18, 2026
She is a country music star being stalked and he is hired as her bodyguard. Rowan is a no-nonsense guy who always completes his missions successfully. As Rhett gets closer to Rowan, attraction develops. Will they keep everything professional or will the attraction interfere with capturing the stalker? Join them as feelings develop and the stalker gets closer. This was a suspenseful romantic story with a great plot line and wonderful characters. Great story! Highly recommend.
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Profile Image for Lisa Bing.
7,149 reviews79 followers
March 23, 2026
This was an engaging and emotional read that has Rhett providing security to singer, Rowan, when she gets a dangerous stalker. Rhett is all things protective but he never expected to break his biggest rule by falling for Rowan. He didn't just fall for her, though, he's obsessed ;) I do like that he respected her strengths and was totally devoted to her. She had a stubborn streak that served her well, and I really liked them together. Expect to get caught up in the intrigue, drama, danger, emotional moments and spice as you follow these two to their wonderful HEA. Good fun!
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6,798 reviews121 followers
March 16, 2026
'And Rhett is about to break every rule he’s ever lived by.Because protecting Rowan isn’t just his mission. It’s his obsession."

The characters were very appealing and complex and complicated and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was solidly drawn and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

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3,348 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy
March 3, 2026
Dangerous Devotion story of Rowan Hart and Rhett Kade. That is one wild ride of mystery and danger but the best thing to come out of this stalker is Rowan gets her man Rhett to keep for all time and a love that will have you laughing and swooning at how she tells the world about Rhett.

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Review of advance copy
March 4, 2026
A great story of finding forever while safeguarding from a stalker. Rowan is a country singer on a tour when she starts getting notes from a stalker. Rhett, the protection specialist, is hired to protect her. This story is well-written and keeps you engaged to the end. Don't miss this one.

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196 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 4, 2026
This novella is very good for a quick lunch time read or right before bed. A music superstar is new mission , but he doesn't expect to fall for her. Her beauty on the outside is just a plus for Rhett. To him he sees all of her and he wants all of her.

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7,392 reviews181 followers
March 16, 2026
This a great steamy novella if you’re looking for something quick to read. Rowan and Rhett were quite the object of each other’s attraction. I loved the daughter and suspense of this novella. They made me giggle and swoon. Rowan was hot af and they was a firecracker. The two of them together were wonderful. This was a really great strut. Loved these two so much.
1,186 reviews7 followers
March 18, 2026
Rowan is a country star and now she need protected and Rhett is the one assigned to protect her. When they can figure out how thing are happening, it decided that Rhett would take her away with him and his team. But can Rhett still be able to protect her and why is he finding her.

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3,515 reviews5 followers
March 18, 2026
Loved the suspense and romance, I was engaged from the beginning, Loved the characters they are so good together, He is also very protective of her, I love this series. Each book and author has written wonderful stories,.

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549 reviews
March 22, 2026
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I liked the plot of the stalker and the action and mystery it entailed. I liked the ending a lot too.

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702 reviews4 followers
March 14, 2026
Dangerous Obsession by Opal Nicks is part of the multi author series Dangerous Devotion and it was the second title I've read by this author.
As a protector, bodyguard, suspense romance I wasn't disappointed as the plot and storyline was engaging especially with the main characters of Rowan, country music star and Rhett, the ex-Black Ops private security specialist.
Rowan has a stalker that is getting past backstage security and getting too personal with the messages being left. Rhett is called in to shadow and guard her and discover the perpetrator with his outside security team.
With elements of intrigue, drama and psychological stalking woven throughout to build the suspense and simmering chemistry of Rowan and Rhett, I was hooked on this book quickly.
As they spend time together dealing with the security breaches and strategizing a way to find the stalker, Rhett struggles to maintain professional distance and Rowan starts to feel seen beyond the celebrity persona she maintains constantly. As a slow burn romance it was well written and with their developing emotional connection and physical chemistry, the steam and spiciness and also the stalker action coming to a head, it all made for an entertaining read that kept me turning the pages right through to the very end and their satisfying HEA.

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