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The Wrong Guy
His job is to protect her. Not fall for her.
A man of honor...
Former Navy SEAL Rick Thornton runs his own security company. He’ll go the extra mile to protect a client. He’s engaged to be married to a woman he likes well enough, because it’s time to settle down.
But when he starts guarding Francesca whose family has received a death threat, doing the right thing has never been so difficult.
A woman in need...
Francesca Martin is a gentle young woman who works for a children’s charity. Her controlling, twice-her-age lover is relentless in his demands, in bed and out, in ways that make her blush...but if he wants her so much, he must love her. Mustn’t he?
Rick is completely different. Kind, protective, strong, sexy--but he’ll never be hers. No matter how he makes her feel.
A growing threat...
As Francesca and Rick battle their growing attraction, and her lover’s sexual demands grow ever darker and more humiliating, Francesca is in more danger than ever from all sides. Can Rick identify the culprit before Francesca pays with her life? And will he and Francesca realize that sometimes, the wrong person is really the right one?
Note: The love story in this standalone novel unwinds against a backdrop of dark domination and steamy scenes sure to make your knees weak and set your heart pounding. For mature readers only.
A man of honor...
Former Navy SEAL Rick Thornton runs his own security company. He’ll go the extra mile to protect a client. He’s engaged to be married to a woman he likes well enough, because it’s time to settle down.
But when he starts guarding Francesca whose family has received a death threat, doing the right thing has never been so difficult.
A woman in need...
Francesca Martin is a gentle young woman who works for a children’s charity. Her controlling, twice-her-age lover is relentless in his demands, in bed and out, in ways that make her blush...but if he wants her so much, he must love her. Mustn’t he?
Rick is completely different. Kind, protective, strong, sexy--but he’ll never be hers. No matter how he makes her feel.
A growing threat...
As Francesca and Rick battle their growing attraction, and her lover’s sexual demands grow ever darker and more humiliating, Francesca is in more danger than ever from all sides. Can Rick identify the culprit before Francesca pays with her life? And will he and Francesca realize that sometimes, the wrong person is really the right one?
Note: The love story in this standalone novel unwinds against a backdrop of dark domination and steamy scenes sure to make your knees weak and set your heart pounding. For mature readers only.
172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 12, 2015
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Alana Hart
38 books44 followersAlana Hart is an American romance writer who decided that writing with friends is better than writing alone. Hartfelt Books brings together a huge group of sweet and steamy romance authors, collaborating on a new line of books that will have your heart pounding.
When she’s not skyping and sharing her latest collaboration on googledocs, she’s typing away in her local coffee shop with a hot chocolate, complete with marshmallows and extra whipped cream, on hand. She claims it makes her happy ever afters that much sweeter!
When she’s not skyping and sharing her latest collaboration on googledocs, she’s typing away in her local coffee shop with a hot chocolate, complete with marshmallows and extra whipped cream, on hand. She claims it makes her happy ever afters that much sweeter!
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May 2, 2016
4 star Review of The Wrong Guy (A New Adult Military Romance Novel) by Alana Hart
and Caia Fox
This is the story of Francesca, a young woman who has fallen into a relationship with an older man, Adam, (a business associate of her father) who dominates her life at every turn. The hero is Rick, the owner of a security company, who is tasked with protecting her when circumstances put her and her family in danger.
I was extremely frustrated with Francesca. I know she is only 21 and relatively innocent but although she stands up to Adam when it comes to her job and visiting a sex club, she allows him to rule the rest of her life. So much so that she appears to be more of a slave than a woman with submissive tendencies.
Rick on the other hand is engaged to be married and that is not smooth sailing either. He appears way more interested in anything but his wedding plans. I think in part this turned me off. I am not a fan of people getting together while still in a relationship. Yes, I know that happens in real life, but it is not something I would choose to read about.
I like mystery and intrigue and felt that there could be a little more, however in saying that what I did read was well written and I enjoyed it. The romance certainly flourished eventually when Francesca realised who the right guy for her was.
and Caia Fox
This is the story of Francesca, a young woman who has fallen into a relationship with an older man, Adam, (a business associate of her father) who dominates her life at every turn. The hero is Rick, the owner of a security company, who is tasked with protecting her when circumstances put her and her family in danger.
I was extremely frustrated with Francesca. I know she is only 21 and relatively innocent but although she stands up to Adam when it comes to her job and visiting a sex club, she allows him to rule the rest of her life. So much so that she appears to be more of a slave than a woman with submissive tendencies.
Rick on the other hand is engaged to be married and that is not smooth sailing either. He appears way more interested in anything but his wedding plans. I think in part this turned me off. I am not a fan of people getting together while still in a relationship. Yes, I know that happens in real life, but it is not something I would choose to read about.
I like mystery and intrigue and felt that there could be a little more, however in saying that what I did read was well written and I enjoyed it. The romance certainly flourished eventually when Francesca realised who the right guy for her was.
November 14, 2015
I find myself in a quandary. There is an element of fantasy inherent to the romance or erotica genre. Ergo, one can't expect to read such a book and find all aspects realistic. However, good romance novels and erotica blend the fantasy into the story, making it feel natural, no matter how unrealistic it may be for a couple, who has met such a short time ago, to have such powerful feelings for each other. Superior writing, characters that feel fleshed out, and, that dreaded phrase, world building, all go hand-in-hand to create a genre book that is palatable.
How then, does one review a book which isn't bad, per se, but certainly has some fundamental flaws? In The Wrong Guy, Francesca is a naive little rich girl, whose parents have been so involved in building their own business empire, she doubts their love for her. This leads her to enter a relationship with a business associate of her father's, one that is not healthy in any way, shape, or form. When her father receives photos that appear to threaten the whole family, he hires bodyguards for protection. This leads Francesca to meet Rick. While he owns the company, he is short bodyguards, so takes on the duty.
Francesca is young - only 21 - and seeking love. She thinks she has found it in Adam, so allows him to engage in the type of sex he wants. It's okay - because he loves her. Despite giving into him, she does refuse him some things: she will not give up or jeopardize her job; she will not go to the sex club he wants to take her; and, she will refuse him certain sex acts.
To their credit, the authors illustrate that this is an unhealthy relationship, without blatantly spelling it out. Francesca has some backbone and demonstrates it. And yet, for every act of defiance she manages, she allows Adam to 'punish' her and he continues to cross her boundaries. When she finally ends their relationship, it is not because of this, but because Rick unveils the results of the investigation his company did on the man.
Rick is engaged and this seems more designed for more drama than anything else. For a man who is engaged, he has no problem leaving his fiance to plan their wedding or dropping their plans to be a bodyguard for a woman to whom he feels an attraction. And, for all that Rick is there as a bodyguard, it never really feels like Francesca is in any danger. In the end, the authors seemed to want to write a book that explored a mishmash of different tropes. The result is a book that disappoints more than it entices.
How then, does one review a book which isn't bad, per se, but certainly has some fundamental flaws? In The Wrong Guy, Francesca is a naive little rich girl, whose parents have been so involved in building their own business empire, she doubts their love for her. This leads her to enter a relationship with a business associate of her father's, one that is not healthy in any way, shape, or form. When her father receives photos that appear to threaten the whole family, he hires bodyguards for protection. This leads Francesca to meet Rick. While he owns the company, he is short bodyguards, so takes on the duty.
Francesca is young - only 21 - and seeking love. She thinks she has found it in Adam, so allows him to engage in the type of sex he wants. It's okay - because he loves her. Despite giving into him, she does refuse him some things: she will not give up or jeopardize her job; she will not go to the sex club he wants to take her; and, she will refuse him certain sex acts.
To their credit, the authors illustrate that this is an unhealthy relationship, without blatantly spelling it out. Francesca has some backbone and demonstrates it. And yet, for every act of defiance she manages, she allows Adam to 'punish' her and he continues to cross her boundaries. When she finally ends their relationship, it is not because of this, but because Rick unveils the results of the investigation his company did on the man.
Rick is engaged and this seems more designed for more drama than anything else. For a man who is engaged, he has no problem leaving his fiance to plan their wedding or dropping their plans to be a bodyguard for a woman to whom he feels an attraction. And, for all that Rick is there as a bodyguard, it never really feels like Francesca is in any danger. In the end, the authors seemed to want to write a book that explored a mishmash of different tropes. The result is a book that disappoints more than it entices.
November 14, 2015
A suspense plot heavily laid with steamy scenes and a ricochet relationship that's more true than the ones that were chosen. I'm not usually a fan of couples that get together when they're dating other people, but I admit that the setup of this story was too tempting to ignore. Francesca is a demure girl whose first lover is challenging her in ever darker ways.
Meanwhile, a threat to her family and herself has her 24 hours a day in close company with a hot ex-SEAL as a bodyguard. I loved that scenario.
I wanted to like the damsel in distress, but sometimes she was so accepting of every domination she suffered from her horrible boyfriend that I felt like yelling at her. Though I understand that she's been devoid of love and true care all her life, and now she translates other behaviours into what she thinks is the attention she craves. So there is a lot of tension while she yields to one man and the other one slowly falls in love with her. I liked how frustrated Rick was with her submission to the wrong guy, yet he berated himself for wanting someone who wasn't his fiancée!
In general, I enjoyed this not too long story because of its nice dialogues, the surprising mix of sweet romance and spicy naughtiness, the little mystery surrounding the threats, and the double POF that showed the evolution of the relationship and how the characters' feelings changed over time.
Meanwhile, a threat to her family and herself has her 24 hours a day in close company with a hot ex-SEAL as a bodyguard. I loved that scenario.
I wanted to like the damsel in distress, but sometimes she was so accepting of every domination she suffered from her horrible boyfriend that I felt like yelling at her. Though I understand that she's been devoid of love and true care all her life, and now she translates other behaviours into what she thinks is the attention she craves. So there is a lot of tension while she yields to one man and the other one slowly falls in love with her. I liked how frustrated Rick was with her submission to the wrong guy, yet he berated himself for wanting someone who wasn't his fiancée!
In general, I enjoyed this not too long story because of its nice dialogues, the surprising mix of sweet romance and spicy naughtiness, the little mystery surrounding the threats, and the double POF that showed the evolution of the relationship and how the characters' feelings changed over time.
November 30, 2015
Rick and Francesca have made some bad choices. Both are settling for someone when they should have waited for the right one.
Francesca has never felt loved. When an older man who happens to be her father's friend pursues her, she is willing to do whatever he wants. She lets him call her on demand for sex and he keeps her a secret. When threats come in and endanger Francesca, Rick is the man sent to protect her. He is actually the owner of the business but has no one else to send.
Rick's fiance is not very pleased with his job and the time he spends away from her. As Rick spends more time with Francesca, he begins to question his choice but the wedding is fast approaching. He has to make some decisions of his own.
I really hated seeing Francesca being so used by Adam. It was obvious how unhappy he made her and she was willing to settle for so little. I just wanted him to get the boot as soon as possible. It seemed odd that Rick would be so willing to settle for someone like Caroline when she really didn't make him happy. He just thought it was time for a wife and she fit the mold. They never even discussed children.
The book was a good read and generated a lot of feelings. I felt invested in the journey right away. It took you to some dark places.
I received an ARC in return for a honest review.
Francesca has never felt loved. When an older man who happens to be her father's friend pursues her, she is willing to do whatever he wants. She lets him call her on demand for sex and he keeps her a secret. When threats come in and endanger Francesca, Rick is the man sent to protect her. He is actually the owner of the business but has no one else to send.
Rick's fiance is not very pleased with his job and the time he spends away from her. As Rick spends more time with Francesca, he begins to question his choice but the wedding is fast approaching. He has to make some decisions of his own.
I really hated seeing Francesca being so used by Adam. It was obvious how unhappy he made her and she was willing to settle for so little. I just wanted him to get the boot as soon as possible. It seemed odd that Rick would be so willing to settle for someone like Caroline when she really didn't make him happy. He just thought it was time for a wife and she fit the mold. They never even discussed children.
The book was a good read and generated a lot of feelings. I felt invested in the journey right away. It took you to some dark places.
I received an ARC in return for a honest review.
November 22, 2015
YOU CAN’T MAKE WATER FLOW UPSTREAM
I really enjoyed this story, with a bit of mystery, suspense, action and romance. This is one of those stories that there are people you just cannot like, Adam and Caroline, and others you adore, Rick and Francesca. The plot kept me captivated, with the threat to the family, but in this story the focus is on Francesca and Rick as her security. Two people, both involved with others, thrown together in a situation, and find out they have chemistry and things in common. Adam is abusive, takes advantage of Francesca’s naïveté, and violates all rules of safe, sane and consensual because he uses coercion to manipulate her. Caroline and Rick are in love with love but not each other. but at least they realize it before it is too late. “You can’t force love by giving everything to a guy who doesn’t deserve it—by giving your heart to the wrong guy—anymore than you can make water flow upstream.” Disclosure: I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions, and ratings are my own.
I really enjoyed this story, with a bit of mystery, suspense, action and romance. This is one of those stories that there are people you just cannot like, Adam and Caroline, and others you adore, Rick and Francesca. The plot kept me captivated, with the threat to the family, but in this story the focus is on Francesca and Rick as her security. Two people, both involved with others, thrown together in a situation, and find out they have chemistry and things in common. Adam is abusive, takes advantage of Francesca’s naïveté, and violates all rules of safe, sane and consensual because he uses coercion to manipulate her. Caroline and Rick are in love with love but not each other. but at least they realize it before it is too late. “You can’t force love by giving everything to a guy who doesn’t deserve it—by giving your heart to the wrong guy—anymore than you can make water flow upstream.” Disclosure: I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions, and ratings are my own.
November 19, 2015
I liked this book. I didn't love it and I'm not sure
why except that maybe I was a little disappointed
with Francesca. She's young and inexperienced
and I get that but it still seems like she gives in way
too much to her dominant douchbag boyfriend. She
eventually comes around and realizes what she
really needs from a man. I like the hero even
though he seems wishy-washy too. The only one
that seems to know exactly what they want is the
villian! And he's a villian that I think most women
would love to kick in the nuts a few times! LOL!!!
Will definitely read more by these two authors as I
have read other books they have written and really
enjoyed. Just can't hit a home run everytime for
everybody but you have to keep swinging!! I
received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
why except that maybe I was a little disappointed
with Francesca. She's young and inexperienced
and I get that but it still seems like she gives in way
too much to her dominant douchbag boyfriend. She
eventually comes around and realizes what she
really needs from a man. I like the hero even
though he seems wishy-washy too. The only one
that seems to know exactly what they want is the
villian! And he's a villian that I think most women
would love to kick in the nuts a few times! LOL!!!
Will definitely read more by these two authors as I
have read other books they have written and really
enjoyed. Just can't hit a home run everytime for
everybody but you have to keep swinging!! I
received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 15, 2015
Finding mister right had been the highlight of her life. What if he truly was mister wrong all this time? Can you tell the difference and can you see it before it's too late? One man could make the difference, or can he? A threat will truly define who comes out on top.
Really enjoyed this book with the take on manipulation, finding love and testing ones limits. This is one book I'll pick up and read again.
**ARC for honest review
Really enjoyed this book with the take on manipulation, finding love and testing ones limits. This is one book I'll pick up and read again.
**ARC for honest review
November 16, 2015
Francesca's life is turned up-side-down when her father receives threats through the mail. Rick's security company is hired to keep the family safe, and because they are understaffed, Rick is Francesca's body guard. Just when they think the threat is over Francescs is attacked and Rick saves her. Sexy and suspenseful. Fantastic book!
I received this free ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I received this free ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
November 15, 2015
Rick can protect me 24/7 anytime! So sexy and hot. Rick is an ex navy seal hired to protect Francesca by her father, but he is engaged to someone else, and Francesca is in a relationship with someone else too. I really enjoyed reading this book. It shows how a relationship can be wrong, and how it can be so right when it is with the right person. Good job, Alana Hart and Caia Fox! I highly recommend it. I received this book from the author in return for an honest review.
November 15, 2015
Francesca is so with the wrong man. She thinks he loves her, but he has never said it. He sees her as nothing more than a submissive. He calls, she runs.......until Rick walks into her life. He's guarding her because of threats to her father. Can he show her how a real man loves a woman and will she let him? I loved this book and look forward to more from these authors.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
December 1, 2015
I received an advance copy of this story for an honest review:
Francesca is looking for love. She meets Adam and thinks she found it, he miss treats her and uses her body for his own enjoyment. Francesca's father is getting death threats so he hires a body guard named Rick. Rick guards Francesca and begins to develop feelings for her, but he is engaged to be married.
I found this book very enjoyable!
Francesca is looking for love. She meets Adam and thinks she found it, he miss treats her and uses her body for his own enjoyment. Francesca's father is getting death threats so he hires a body guard named Rick. Rick guards Francesca and begins to develop feelings for her, but he is engaged to be married.
I found this book very enjoyable!
January 8, 2016
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was an interesting, fast paced read. I really liked Francesca and Rick, and enjoyed seeing them get to know each other and grow closer. I didn't care too much for the fact that Rick was engaged to another woman, and Francesca was involved with another man. But once I got over that, I did enjoy the story and was happy with how everything turned out. I also look forward to seeing more from this author.
This was an interesting, fast paced read. I really liked Francesca and Rick, and enjoyed seeing them get to know each other and grow closer. I didn't care too much for the fact that Rick was engaged to another woman, and Francesca was involved with another man. But once I got over that, I did enjoy the story and was happy with how everything turned out. I also look forward to seeing more from this author.
December 8, 2015
I got this in exchange for an honest review, I found this book very interesting the idea of being with the jerk who in my opinion needs a new view on relationships but the chemistry between her and Rick is amazing I loved the sparks between them the love the hotness was mind blowing I loved the end it was interesting and not what I had in mind I will be reading more from Alana
November 29, 2015
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Another winner in this series. The characters are well written and funny. The story is well written. I'm definitely looking forward to the next one.
November 27, 2015
I thought the writing was rather immature. The basic storyline was okay but the plot and characters were underdeveloped.
December 7, 2015
3 1/2 stars!
May 12, 2016
Arc review for honest review Wow what a cute story. After Francesca family get threats Rick is her bodyguard. These characters go through a lot but find that their soulmates.
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