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The Protector
"If the rumors are true, we could all be in serious trouble..."
Bart…
I know what people see when they look at me: a tattooed guard dog with a heart of steel. Hell, that may just be true. But I know where I come from, and I stick to my values.
Prostitution ring or no, Nico needs my help. He’s the victim here, and I’m going to protect him. But can I protect him from myself?
"Please help me."
Nico…
I thought I was stuck in this life for good, but a glimmer of hope from a place I least expected is turning my world and my heart upside-down. Between my pimp and the man I thought cared for me, I’ve been trapped for so long that I’m jaded beyond my years.
But Bart wants to help me. Bart understands me. And just maybe, Bart can make sure I get back the life I deserve.
"I'll never let anyone hurt you again."
The Protector is a dark gay romance with an older man falling for someone he shouldn't, and a tender romance coming out of the most unusual of circumstances.
The Protector can be read by itself but carries more impact when read as the last in the series. Bart's story is the final installment in the Sin City Sentries and ends with a HEA.
Bart…
I know what people see when they look at me: a tattooed guard dog with a heart of steel. Hell, that may just be true. But I know where I come from, and I stick to my values.
Prostitution ring or no, Nico needs my help. He’s the victim here, and I’m going to protect him. But can I protect him from myself?
"Please help me."
Nico…
I thought I was stuck in this life for good, but a glimmer of hope from a place I least expected is turning my world and my heart upside-down. Between my pimp and the man I thought cared for me, I’ve been trapped for so long that I’m jaded beyond my years.
But Bart wants to help me. Bart understands me. And just maybe, Bart can make sure I get back the life I deserve.
"I'll never let anyone hurt you again."
The Protector is a dark gay romance with an older man falling for someone he shouldn't, and a tender romance coming out of the most unusual of circumstances.
The Protector can be read by itself but carries more impact when read as the last in the series. Bart's story is the final installment in the Sin City Sentries and ends with a HEA.
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128 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 9, 2018
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September 8, 2019
Why, oh why, can't we have believable moments of crisis?!
Once again, we get an engaging book, with delightful characters, that has a fatal flaw in the climax which takes it form a great story, to a mediocre one. I just don't understand why this author always seems to decide to change her characters in exactly the wrong way, mid-story, every time.
I have to admit that I get a bit irritated with this because I really liked the story, and I love these characters (when they are constantly written). But I never feel like I can end one of these books satisfied.
*****SPOILERS*****
Bart was raised by a man who was, at the very least, a survivalist, if not a prepper. Added to that, he says that he has military training, though his back story never mentions such, and he's spent years as the head of security for the Sentry. With all of that, why does his self-defence training not kick in until well after the fight to save Nico kicks in? Why did he have so much trouble in the fight, considering he is so week trained and they weren't? And most irritating, why in the world does Bart cladding responsibility for killing Jimmy when Alec was the one who stabbed him?! It makes absolutely no sense to me that he would do that!
Nico was a much stronger, better written character. But I have to ask where the whole dual Greek citizenship came from. His backstory says he was raised by a single mother and an absentee father. He considers that his Greek heritage helps him in his job to be exotic, but there was no indication of either of his parents being foreign nationals until Bart brought it up 70% into the story.
Once again, we get an engaging book, with delightful characters, that has a fatal flaw in the climax which takes it form a great story, to a mediocre one. I just don't understand why this author always seems to decide to change her characters in exactly the wrong way, mid-story, every time.
I have to admit that I get a bit irritated with this because I really liked the story, and I love these characters (when they are constantly written). But I never feel like I can end one of these books satisfied.
*****SPOILERS*****
Bart was raised by a man who was, at the very least, a survivalist, if not a prepper. Added to that, he says that he has military training, though his back story never mentions such, and he's spent years as the head of security for the Sentry. With all of that, why does his self-defence training not kick in until well after the fight to save Nico kicks in? Why did he have so much trouble in the fight, considering he is so week trained and they weren't? And most irritating, why in the world does Bart cladding responsibility for killing Jimmy when Alec was the one who stabbed him?! It makes absolutely no sense to me that he would do that!
Nico was a much stronger, better written character. But I have to ask where the whole dual Greek citizenship came from. His backstory says he was raised by a single mother and an absentee father. He considers that his Greek heritage helps him in his job to be exotic, but there was no indication of either of his parents being foreign nationals until Bart brought it up 70% into the story.
April 10, 2018
I read this book as part of an arc program. I loved this series. This was the fourth book in this series about a group of four friends who co-own a casino in Las Vegas. In this book, Bart, the head of security at the Sentry, hears there is a possible prostitution ring trying to start up at the casino. Bart decided to try to find who is the pimp and when his team identifies a possible prostitute, Bart makes contact in hopes of learning more. When Nico sees Bart, he thinks he is very attractive and when they go back to a room, Bart tells him he knows who he is and he want information. Bart offers to help Nico and protect him. Something tells Nico he can trust Bart and they soon start to work together to gather evidence. Bart has feelings for Nico and think he reminds him of his ex, but he thinks he is too old for Nico. Soon, they can't deny their feelings and Bart vows to Protect Nico no matter what the danger. I loved this book, I loved the characters, they really accepted each other and loved each other. I was glad to see each man in this series find love. I can't wait to see the next series.
April 16, 2018
3.75 stars
I really liked the characters of Bart and Nico. They were each flawed but good at heart, and their instant feelings for each other were sweet. The scenes where they were intimate were sexy and steamy. Bart's need to make and keep Nico safe made me happy. The bad guys were completely horrible and not at all redeemable, and I cringed every time Nico had to spend time with them.
My only issue was that I wanted to see more of Bart and his team doing their jobs and working to keep the prostitution ring out of the casino. Was Nico the only worker sent there? Were any other casino owners involved in trying to deal with this problem? What was Bart doing when he wasn't with Nico? I would have loved this story so much if I had a few of those holes filled in.
I'm rounding my 3.75 stars up to a 4-star rating because of my love of the main couple and because of the epilogue. I enjoyed seeing all the characters together for a happy event. I haven't read two of the four books yet, and I plan on going back and reading the entire series in order. The setting is exciting, and the author is talented. I will read more from her in the future.
I really liked the characters of Bart and Nico. They were each flawed but good at heart, and their instant feelings for each other were sweet. The scenes where they were intimate were sexy and steamy. Bart's need to make and keep Nico safe made me happy. The bad guys were completely horrible and not at all redeemable, and I cringed every time Nico had to spend time with them.
My only issue was that I wanted to see more of Bart and his team doing their jobs and working to keep the prostitution ring out of the casino. Was Nico the only worker sent there? Were any other casino owners involved in trying to deal with this problem? What was Bart doing when he wasn't with Nico? I would have loved this story so much if I had a few of those holes filled in.
I'm rounding my 3.75 stars up to a 4-star rating because of my love of the main couple and because of the epilogue. I enjoyed seeing all the characters together for a happy event. I haven't read two of the four books yet, and I plan on going back and reading the entire series in order. The setting is exciting, and the author is talented. I will read more from her in the future.
April 12, 2018
Bart🐺🔫🔪 is head of security at the Sentry in Vegas. He is a co-owner of the entire company, along with his friends, Gage, Zane, and Mick. He runs his security team like they are marines. Expectations are high for his men, failure is not allowed!
All of the partners are gay men, including Bart🐺🔫🔪. This is a book about how Bart🐺🔫🔪 figures out there is a gay prostitution ring, trying to gain a foothold in HIS 🎰 casino!
Bart🐺🔫🔪 sees Nicco, a gorgeous young man discreetly pick up a John in the bar on tape. Bart🐺🍆🌋 is mesmerized! The young man looks greek, and he's also a ringer for Bart's ex. Baaad naaasssty man Bart🐺🍆🌋, is smitten!
This book📑 is a novella, I finished it in a couple of hours. I'm not a fan of m/m romances, but this one was well written and interesting.
ARC Received for a Voluntary and Honest Review.
This book📑 is written for adults only! There are scenes of explicit gay🍆🌋 sex.
All of the partners are gay men, including Bart🐺🔫🔪. This is a book about how Bart🐺🔫🔪 figures out there is a gay prostitution ring, trying to gain a foothold in HIS 🎰 casino!
Bart🐺🔫🔪 sees Nicco, a gorgeous young man discreetly pick up a John in the bar on tape. Bart🐺🍆🌋 is mesmerized! The young man looks greek, and he's also a ringer for Bart's ex. Baaad naaasssty man Bart🐺🍆🌋, is smitten!
This book📑 is a novella, I finished it in a couple of hours. I'm not a fan of m/m romances, but this one was well written and interesting.
ARC Received for a Voluntary and Honest Review.
This book📑 is written for adults only! There are scenes of explicit gay🍆🌋 sex.
April 12, 2018
This is the fourth book in a series based in the Sentry casino in Las Vegas, Although you don't need to have read the other three books you get a depth to the storyline that you won't get if you miss them.
This book is about Bart who is the head of security a man who lets no-one in after past hurts. When he hears a rumour of someone setting up a prostitution ring in the casino, he sets a sting operation in motion to stop it. Nico is a 22yr old man who was forced into prostitution at 16 by his pimp and the man he thought loved him. When they meet Bart isn't going to hurt Nico who is a victim, he convinces Nico that he has the strength to help Bart stop the ring.This book is a love story at heart and has a happy ending. It is an enjoyable romp that has a good story, my only criticism is it seemed quick and I would have liked more of the interaction between Bart and Nico. I did like that at the end of the book you get a sneak peek at a new series still set in the Sin city.
This book is about Bart who is the head of security a man who lets no-one in after past hurts. When he hears a rumour of someone setting up a prostitution ring in the casino, he sets a sting operation in motion to stop it. Nico is a 22yr old man who was forced into prostitution at 16 by his pimp and the man he thought loved him. When they meet Bart isn't going to hurt Nico who is a victim, he convinces Nico that he has the strength to help Bart stop the ring.This book is a love story at heart and has a happy ending. It is an enjoyable romp that has a good story, my only criticism is it seemed quick and I would have liked more of the interaction between Bart and Nico. I did like that at the end of the book you get a sneak peek at a new series still set in the Sin city.
April 7, 2018
Bart, head of security at a casino he part owns with 3 friends, finds Nico, a sex worker working in his casino and organises to meet with him. The meeting is not what Nico expected.
I felt sorry for Nico and his circumstances. He was a great guy stuck in a tough situation. Bart just wants to protect Nico and let him be free. They are both attracted to each other but know it can't go anywhere..
They begin to work together to help Nico & bring down his bosses.
Finally Nico has hope..
This was a great action packed story which kept me fully engaged the whole way through.
This book worked great as a stand alone despite being 4th in a series. This was my first book by this author & it prompted me to go a buy the rest of the series.
I felt sorry for Nico and his circumstances. He was a great guy stuck in a tough situation. Bart just wants to protect Nico and let him be free. They are both attracted to each other but know it can't go anywhere..
They begin to work together to help Nico & bring down his bosses.
Finally Nico has hope..
This was a great action packed story which kept me fully engaged the whole way through.
This book worked great as a stand alone despite being 4th in a series. This was my first book by this author & it prompted me to go a buy the rest of the series.
April 10, 2018
This Series is a must read, these men are brilliant, sexy and smart.
Once these men fall for someone they fall hard.
Nico left home at the age of sixteen and was befriended by a man who Nico thought he had loved but in the end, he was no more than a pimp.Years of awful treatment and abuse have left Nico a mess. Nico was told to go out and make some money where he got caught by Bart head of Security.
Bart is the head of Security and one of the Owners of Sentry. Bart gets a tip that a Pimp is trying to start up business at the Sentry. Bart set out to investigate and comes across Nico picking up someone from the bar. Their story unfolds from there. They both need to learn to trust and to open up.
Once these men fall for someone they fall hard.
Nico left home at the age of sixteen and was befriended by a man who Nico thought he had loved but in the end, he was no more than a pimp.Years of awful treatment and abuse have left Nico a mess. Nico was told to go out and make some money where he got caught by Bart head of Security.
Bart is the head of Security and one of the Owners of Sentry. Bart gets a tip that a Pimp is trying to start up business at the Sentry. Bart set out to investigate and comes across Nico picking up someone from the bar. Their story unfolds from there. They both need to learn to trust and to open up.
April 11, 2018
This is book 4 of the Sin City Sentrie series and it is a fantastic M/M read. BART is head of security and part owner of Sentry casino, BART hears a rumour that there is a pimp in the area trying to get business at the casino. BART does a set up and he catches Nico and Nico wants to help BART set his pimp up. My heart went out to Nico he thought that he found love for the first time but he was used and tricked into becoming a prostitute, I loved the protectiveness of BART and he was such a strong and kind alpha and he didn’t make Nico feel ashamed of anything at all. A fantastic but sad ending to this series and I will definitely be keeping a look out for more from this author. I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read and deserves more than 5 ⭐️.
April 10, 2018
Bart runs security for the Sentry, a casino in Las Vegas. Part owner with three of his friends, he takes his job very seriously. When he's told that there may be a prostitution ring setting up in his casino he vows to stop it.
Nico, forced into prostitution at sixteen, just wants out. When given the opportunity to help Bart he takes a chance that Bart has his best interests at heart and and agrees to help him.
These men come together in a unique way. The feelings they develop are at odds with the situation they find themselves in.
I liked them together. I Enjoyed the series, but this one felt a bit rushed.
I received an ARC of this book for review.
Nico, forced into prostitution at sixteen, just wants out. When given the opportunity to help Bart he takes a chance that Bart has his best interests at heart and and agrees to help him.
These men come together in a unique way. The feelings they develop are at odds with the situation they find themselves in.
I liked them together. I Enjoyed the series, but this one felt a bit rushed.
I received an ARC of this book for review.
April 9, 2018
Gritty action packed romance of finding love where you would least expect it. Both MC's are people that you learn to care about and understand early on in this story. The author writes a tight story where the plot line is interesting and the pace keeps you reading all the way through.
Bart and Nico understood each other on a deeper level from the very first meeting and i loved that they got their happy ending.
This is the fourth book in the Sin City Sentries series and you can read this as a stand-alone, however it is so great to see the other characters that we have met in the first books. Treat yourself to this entire series and you will be glad you did.
April 13, 2018
This is a wonderful series and I'm sorry to see it end. This story is fantastic, great storyline, lots of action, lots of loving, and wonderful characters. Bart and Nico are so good together and I love how understanding and protective Bart is of Nico. To have true happiness and get their HEA they have quite a few barriers to break down, past hurts, age difference, and current danger, just to name a few. I really liked seeing the characters from the previous books also.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
April 14, 2018
This is the first book I've read by this author and I thought it was really good. It is the fourth book in the series but I was okay on understanding even without having read the first three. That being said, I do want to go back and read the others though. I liked Nico and Bart together and what they were able to provide for each other. Their story is a quick one and perfect for an afternoon read.
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
April 8, 2018
wow..i am impressed by this author.
this author was new to me and i wanted to read the series from the beginning. i started it by not being impressed by book 1 and persevered with the series. as i read each book it got better and better.
they do not need to be read in order as they can stand alone. they only thing with reading them in order is that it flows timeline wise.
this author was new to me and i wanted to read the series from the beginning. i started it by not being impressed by book 1 and persevered with the series. as i read each book it got better and better.
they do not need to be read in order as they can stand alone. they only thing with reading them in order is that it flows timeline wise.
April 9, 2018
Bart and Nico, oh my. This is a very well written book that is gritty, exciting, intriguing and sucks you in from the beginning. This is book 4 of the series that revolves around 4 friends who own a casino together. They have their ups and downs throughout, can they survive? You'll have to read the book to find out.
April 10, 2018
This is a different book than I usually read. Young gay men are being forced into sex work. Bart is head of security at the club. He reviews the security tapes and finds Nico who is only sixteen. Can Bart help Nico to escape prostitution? Will Nico trust Bart and let him help? I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
April 11, 2018
I like these hot alpha men. This series is a great M/M read. I am usually not that much into these but I have a new favourite author on my list now.
Well written with steamy scenes and hot chemistry. The passion between the men are and the twists are well described.
This is one of the series where the stories just keep getting better.
Absolutely a series that is worth the read
Well written with steamy scenes and hot chemistry. The passion between the men are and the twists are well described.
This is one of the series where the stories just keep getting better.
Absolutely a series that is worth the read
April 13, 2018
This was a super read it is the fourth book in the series and while it could be read on its own I think its better to read the previous books first.I just love Bart he was a fantastic character and the chemistry between him and Nico was amazing this was another action-packed read and I really enjoyed a super addition to a great series
April 16, 2018
Did not enjoy this book unfortunately. A bit more first person writing might have improved it. The premise was good but not well executed for me. Struggled to stay engrossed. These are 2 men from very different backgrounds who at a drop of a hat fall for each other...a bit unbelievable for me. Sad to give this book a 3 star rating.
April 7, 2018
This was a great story to end the series. Bart and Nico had great chemistry. And, I loved how Bart didn't hide his feelings, once he accepted them. Great storytelling!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.*
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.*
April 9, 2018
This is the very good conclusion to the Sin City Sentries. The storyline is very good and kept getting better with each book. While this book is a quick and easy read it ends the story. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review.
April 12, 2018
Bart and Nico give this series the ending and HEA it deserves. I loved the protectiveness and the way the romance between the two happened. This was an extraordinary read! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
April 13, 2018
Not my usual read but am enjoying this series quite a bit. Good book. I'm voluntarily leaving a review for a copy of the book.
April 17, 2018
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. A wonderful finish of a wonderful series. Bart and Nico belong to each other - which is obvious, even for themselves - since they first laid eyes on each other. A very kind and sweet story...
April 12, 2018
This is an amazing to an amazing series! Nico story just broke my heart and I just wanted his happy ending. So I just love that Bart was willing to protect Nico even if there is danger. This is my favorite of the series and I am sad that this is the end of this series. However I can't wait to see what Myra Scott comes up with her next one.
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