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The Forbidden Bodyguard: Spicy Military Romance
Leaving the Navy SEALs was a tough decision but I can’t live in my father’s shadow forever. Joining Black Hawke Security is a no-brainer given it’s full of respected paramilitary legends. I figure the job’s going to be an easy ride, but I’m wrong.
A young, wealthy author from New York needs her own private security on the eve of marrying a notorious criminal. Who am I to judge? Until I meet Stella and my protective tendencies kick in, and a whole lot of sexual tension.
Something’s not right and quickly I realize there’s no way I can let this wedding take place… at least not over my dead body.
And it just might be.
THE FORBIDDEN BODYGUARD is book one in the Black Hawke Security - Bodyguard series, a spicy military romance. Loaded with spice and suspense, this forbidden love will keep you turning pages as this private security alpha falls head over heels for his heroine.
Can be read as a standalone and it has a happy ever after.
If you’ve enjoyed military romances from authors Susan Stoker, Anna Hackett, Cora Seton, Sybil Bartel and Rebecca Yarros then you’ll love THE FORBIDDEN BODYGUARD!
A young, wealthy author from New York needs her own private security on the eve of marrying a notorious criminal. Who am I to judge? Until I meet Stella and my protective tendencies kick in, and a whole lot of sexual tension.
Something’s not right and quickly I realize there’s no way I can let this wedding take place… at least not over my dead body.
And it just might be.
THE FORBIDDEN BODYGUARD is book one in the Black Hawke Security - Bodyguard series, a spicy military romance. Loaded with spice and suspense, this forbidden love will keep you turning pages as this private security alpha falls head over heels for his heroine.
Can be read as a standalone and it has a happy ever after.
If you’ve enjoyed military romances from authors Susan Stoker, Anna Hackett, Cora Seton, Sybil Bartel and Rebecca Yarros then you’ll love THE FORBIDDEN BODYGUARD!
- GenresSteamyMilitary Fiction
285 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 26, 2026
About the author
Juliette N. Banks
125 books502 followersJuliette N. Banks is a romance author who has taken the genre by storm with her steamy contemporary (mafia and billionaire) and paranormal romances.
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Juliette has a vast background in consumer marketing and was previously published with Random House. She lives in New Zealand with Tilly, her Maine Coon kitty, and travels frequently.
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Juliette has a vast background in consumer marketing and was previously published with Random House. She lives in New Zealand with Tilly, her Maine Coon kitty, and travels frequently.
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October 1, 2026
This one was unexpectedly exciting and intriguing. It wasn’t very long but it didn’t need to be. The way this book flowed and the pace it went in was perfect. I love how the author didn’t make time for niceties between Declan and Stella. She dove in with the attraction, chemistry, lust and desire between the two of them. She didn’t let them deal with it for long as they quickly jumped into bed together and for once, the author didn’t make the hero closed off or overly cautious. Declan was able to open up to Stella but it’s a shame she couldn’t do the same to him without him signing an NDA. You figure this out real quickly and it ends up being stupid that she even had one in the first place. I was frustrated with her for a little bit though because she wouldn’t talk, when it would have been so much easier if she did. This was my only complaint about the book. With everything else I liked the way it went. I didn’t have any qualms about Declan and for the most part I liked Stella. I just wish she made better decisions. I get she didn’t have a choice with her father but when you get into the mind of the villain for a couple chapters, you would know that it wouldn’t matter if he had Stella or not. His intentions were clear, she was just the pawn in the game for both her father and the villain. To be fair, I’m actually surprised it’s not mafia related, or is it? The context wasn’t clear. What else am I supposed to think when her father owes the villain money and Stella just becomes someone he buys? I don’t know if I liked that this information wasn’t disclosed or if it’s better that it wasn’t? I guess the point is that these are dangerous people he’s involved with and Stella’s life and happiness is insignificant compared to his. It was very cold, selfish and matter of fact which didn’t sit well with me. I did like how because of this, there was more action involved and a mission. This book included more detail and a plan for it. The only issue is we don’t find out how Declan was able to infiltrate the villain’s home to find her which seemed very knight in shining armor since he just appeared with the team. The entrance was a bit dramatic but in this case, I liked how it was written and it needed to be this way. Stella and Declan did fall in love quickly which I am not complaining about but the triggering point for it stems from a conversation they had in which Declan opens up to her about his family. From there it was like everything was heightened and full speed ahead. It felt like it was only one sided since Stella didn’t confide in him the reason for her troubles which I felt was holding them both back from moving forward. It was fast paced but the passion and emotion was there. Overall, this does get a 5 from me for the suspense, mystery, flow, interest and intensity this book included as well as the spice. It always is a nice surprise when you get the villain’s point of view briefly even though it unsettles you while you’re reading it. I feel like the next book will be just as exciting but essentially the same thing as this one, except it feels like it will showcase the heroine as the potential villain. In my experience though, she was probably framed.
October 7, 2026
“The Forbidden Bodyguard” is book one in the “Black Hawke Security - Bodyguards, a spicy military romance. Loaded with spice and suspense, this forbidden love will keep you turning pages as this private security alpha falls head over heels for his heroine.
Declan Sloan has left the Navy after twelve years as a Navy Seal and now he is employed by Blackburn Hawke Private Security based in New York. His first assignment is Stella Voss….a twenty five year old author with a trust fund who writes books. Daughter of notorious businessman Victor Voss. She has hired Black Hawke Security to act as her personal independent security while she transitions to married life with Tony Marino. A marriage arranged by her family. Declan cannot believe that his job is to protect this beautiful woman while standing back and watch her marry a monster. “The moment our hands connect, a bolt of electricity slams through my body. When her eyes widen, I know she felt it, too.”
With Declan refusing to sign an NDA, Stella is unable to tell him anything about her forthcoming wedding. In a week she is due to marry man considerably older than her and a man she has never met. Stella is being forced to marry this monster to save her father’s life due to debts that he cannot pay. The attraction between Declan and Stella cannot be denied and he vows to do anything he can to stop this farce of a wedding! He will protect her no matter the consequences. Stella is his to love and protect….he cannot walk away. She has stolen his heart….
“When the door closes behind us, he brushes his hand over my hair and lowers his face to mine. Our mouths find one another so naturally now, and his tongue glides inside, demanding that mine react. My body presses into him, savoring his strength and warmth as our kiss deepens. I’ve never felt this way about a man, and it’s so difficult to know if it's fear, my situation or I actually feel more than just sexual desire.”
For readers who love alphas, warriors and delicious happy ever after, you will not be disappointed. A thoroughly enjoyable read from one chapter to the next - at times you are metaphorical “on the edge of your chair” wondering what will happen next. You will fall in love with Declan and Stella, hoping that everything with work out for them.
“…. towering over me as he always does before pulling me against his powerful chest. My mouth races to meet his, and our kiss seals our promise to one another. “I will never let you down,” Declan declares. “I know. You protected me. You kept your promise. Now I promise to love you forever.”
Once I started reading, I could not put this book down! At times you will laugh, you will cry, get angry and frustrated - most of all, you will love the twists! This book will charm “the pants off you” and leave you going back for more. This is a lovely book that will keep you hooked! It has fun, laughs, intrigue, twists that you do not expect, and physical attraction. To be quite honest, you will not be able to put this book down - I cannot wait for the next book in this series. Overall, I would highly recommend this book and you will not be disappointed 😊
Declan Sloan has left the Navy after twelve years as a Navy Seal and now he is employed by Blackburn Hawke Private Security based in New York. His first assignment is Stella Voss….a twenty five year old author with a trust fund who writes books. Daughter of notorious businessman Victor Voss. She has hired Black Hawke Security to act as her personal independent security while she transitions to married life with Tony Marino. A marriage arranged by her family. Declan cannot believe that his job is to protect this beautiful woman while standing back and watch her marry a monster. “The moment our hands connect, a bolt of electricity slams through my body. When her eyes widen, I know she felt it, too.”
With Declan refusing to sign an NDA, Stella is unable to tell him anything about her forthcoming wedding. In a week she is due to marry man considerably older than her and a man she has never met. Stella is being forced to marry this monster to save her father’s life due to debts that he cannot pay. The attraction between Declan and Stella cannot be denied and he vows to do anything he can to stop this farce of a wedding! He will protect her no matter the consequences. Stella is his to love and protect….he cannot walk away. She has stolen his heart….
“When the door closes behind us, he brushes his hand over my hair and lowers his face to mine. Our mouths find one another so naturally now, and his tongue glides inside, demanding that mine react. My body presses into him, savoring his strength and warmth as our kiss deepens. I’ve never felt this way about a man, and it’s so difficult to know if it's fear, my situation or I actually feel more than just sexual desire.”
For readers who love alphas, warriors and delicious happy ever after, you will not be disappointed. A thoroughly enjoyable read from one chapter to the next - at times you are metaphorical “on the edge of your chair” wondering what will happen next. You will fall in love with Declan and Stella, hoping that everything with work out for them.
“…. towering over me as he always does before pulling me against his powerful chest. My mouth races to meet his, and our kiss seals our promise to one another. “I will never let you down,” Declan declares. “I know. You protected me. You kept your promise. Now I promise to love you forever.”
Once I started reading, I could not put this book down! At times you will laugh, you will cry, get angry and frustrated - most of all, you will love the twists! This book will charm “the pants off you” and leave you going back for more. This is a lovely book that will keep you hooked! It has fun, laughs, intrigue, twists that you do not expect, and physical attraction. To be quite honest, you will not be able to put this book down - I cannot wait for the next book in this series. Overall, I would highly recommend this book and you will not be disappointed 😊
September 28, 2026
wow
Wow, just wow! Stella and Declan have captured my heart. She is a rich man’s daughter who is totally misunderstood. She just wants to be normal, but her father won’t allow it. She’s raised in luxury with bodyguards. He’s treated her like a possession, not a child. He gets set up in the wrong deal and is forcing Stella to marry an older man who is nothing but a monster to pay his debt. She doesn’t want to do it, but he forces her telling her they’ll kill him if she doesn’t. She hires her own security, which brings Declan into the picture. They immediately have chemistry that can’t be denied. She won’t tell him why she has to marry the monster, but her fear shows. Declan vows to protect her and he does. The only thing missing in this book are the consequences for her father, who was truly guilty of human trafficking her. I hope in some of the next books we will be able to see what happens to him because he deserves nothing less than life in prison being abused.. love how all the characters from the past books are brought together in each book. It’s amazing how they always save the day. Can’t wait to see what comes in Grayson‘s book.
Wow, just wow! Stella and Declan have captured my heart. She is a rich man’s daughter who is totally misunderstood. She just wants to be normal, but her father won’t allow it. She’s raised in luxury with bodyguards. He’s treated her like a possession, not a child. He gets set up in the wrong deal and is forcing Stella to marry an older man who is nothing but a monster to pay his debt. She doesn’t want to do it, but he forces her telling her they’ll kill him if she doesn’t. She hires her own security, which brings Declan into the picture. They immediately have chemistry that can’t be denied. She won’t tell him why she has to marry the monster, but her fear shows. Declan vows to protect her and he does. The only thing missing in this book are the consequences for her father, who was truly guilty of human trafficking her. I hope in some of the next books we will be able to see what happens to him because he deserves nothing less than life in prison being abused.. love how all the characters from the past books are brought together in each book. It’s amazing how they always save the day. Can’t wait to see what comes in Grayson‘s book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Declan and Stella will pull you in from page one. I literally started this book and could not put it down. There are villainous characters you will hate and even in the end you will want to take one maybe two more people down. Stella having lived a sheltered life and coming from money is a little naive with the disaster that is fast approaching her and you will be absolutely heartbroken for her. Declan born into the Navy, becomes a Seal and feels he has to live up to his father’s legacy. When he realizes there is more to life and makes the vital change he has no idea his soul mate is just around the corner. When these two come together you will get more than just fireworks. Think crazy Superman movie explosions and you’ll be closer to the chemistry these two have. What different about this book from all the others of Juliette’s I’ve read is you get a good glimpse of things from the villain’s point of view and man is he a baddy.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Holy cow! Right from the beginning, the intensity of attraction and tension between Declan and Stella is amazing.!! And all this while there are some Seriously evil forces at work! I read this one sitting on the edge of my seat several times.
September 26, 2026
The instantaneous spark between Declan and Stella grows into a sizzling hot blaze as the two fight their attraction for each other. The heat and the action as their story unfolds keeps you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages. An amazing introduction to the new bodyguard series.
September 26, 2026
The instantaneous spark between Declan and Stella grows into a sizzling hot blaze as the two fight their attraction for each other. The heat and the action as their story unfolds keeps you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages. An amazing introduction to the new bodyguard series.
October 20, 2026
Bodyguard division
Declan left the Navy Seals to become a bodyguard for BHS. Stella is an author but needs a bodyguard bc she doesn’t want her father’s men anymore. Once these two meet the attraction is 🔥🔥🔥. Ms Banks writes some great stories don’t miss these books.
Declan left the Navy Seals to become a bodyguard for BHS. Stella is an author but needs a bodyguard bc she doesn’t want her father’s men anymore. Once these two meet the attraction is 🔥🔥🔥. Ms Banks writes some great stories don’t miss these books.
October 3, 2026
4 bodyguard stars
3🌶
Insta-love, insta-atracție...si DE CE NU AVEM SI PEDEAPSA TATĂLUI inclusa in poveste?😐
3🌶
Insta-love, insta-atracție...si DE CE NU AVEM SI PEDEAPSA TATĂLUI inclusa in poveste?😐
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Forbidden Bodyguard is such an amazing story. Declan and Stella's story will keep you on your toes. I love that there is a villain's point of view in this story. This book has such a wonderful storyline that I wanted to start it over as soon as I was finished. The heat, chemistry and love that comes thru the pages between Declan and Stella are beyond words.
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