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I was hired to protect her,
Getting her to scream my name was never a part of the deal.
It wasn’t supposed to be this way,
I wasn’t supposed to fall for her.
But one look at those toned legs,
And I am thinking how they would lock themselves so perfectly around my waist.
How her dirty-talking mouth was created for pure pleasure.
I never thought there could be more to her than s*x appeal.
Then I notice honesty under that attitude,
Vulnerability under that feistiness,
And I'm determined to uncover the real woman under the diva.
Bridget Meyers – I am determined to protect you,
From yourself and from your past.
But there’s just one thing I can’t protect you from: Me
And I won't let that be a show stopper.

670 pages, Paperback

Published October 2, 2017

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Profile Image for Leo.
5,083 reviews647 followers
November 3, 2021
This has tons of raving reviews and I've been wondering for a minute or two if I somehow read a different book. I did not like it at all. Didn't think it had that good of the writing and the dialogue and inner monologue felt very strange. It wasn't a book for me.
Profile Image for Jeanette K. Holm.
10 reviews7 followers
October 1, 2017
This is an absolutely delight to read.....it has everything that I love in a romance book, everything from seriously hot sex scenes, likeable hero and heroin and a touch of excitement and drama.
First we have the hero, Thomas Jeffries, he is a bodyguard and single dad to Lacey and he takes his role as a father VERY seriously. But he is also caring, thoughtful and protective human being, just to mention a few.
And then we have the heroin, Bridget Meyers, she's an popular actress, with her feet solid plantet on the ground, she is giving and also thoughtful of her employees and people around her. And she makes friends fast with everybody, do to her likable personality.
But she has problems both with her past and her present, that makes it difficult for them to start a relationship. And it is those problems we have the pleasure to follow while they try to figur them self and each other out.
Is the story completely realistic with a job as a bodyguard, no it is not, and is it realistic, the way Bridget Meyers life is portrayed as a famous actress, no diffidently not. But if you can look away of the minor faults of the details, then you have found a truly enjoyable and entertaining book to read.
I received this book as an arc and i am giving my honest review voluntarily.
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5,072 reviews155 followers
October 7, 2017
Show Stopper was just hat it was a show stopper. . . Thomas was amazing, Bridget was more, and Lacey sweet loveable

This one was a show stopper. Thomas would allow nothing to stop him from doing his job as a father nor as a body guard. Nothing was going to slow him down from performing his duty. He did was needed to protect the females of his life .He was the hero that we want to be their for us. All the time.
Profile Image for Dita.
1,178 reviews13 followers
October 1, 2017
An actress and a hot single dad bodyguard, oh yes, this one got my name all over it.
It has forbidden romance with a light suspense and a lot of drama. There's also definitely a lot of hotness.
She's got a secret and he's job is to protect her, not fall in love with her. Yes this book got me hooked from the beginning and I can't put it down.
The secret, the suspense, the sexual tension between Bridget and Thomas, their banters and then there's this sweet little girl Lacey, all of those things make me love this book, although there's something that a bit doesn't make any sense for me, in the end I still enjoying read this book and put a big smile on my face.

As for characters, I love Thomas, his protectiveness, his dedication towards his daughter, his loves one and his make me love him more. Although I wanted to smack him for that stupid act, I still love him.
And for Bridget, she's one sweet caring girl with some insecurities that bit bothering me.
But overall, I like this sweet couple and love their story.

If you're looking for hot romance with light suspense, this one is for you.

*I voluntarily received a review copy of this book
Profile Image for JoAnne Carr.
135 reviews5 followers
October 15, 2017
Bridget was an actress and she needed a bodyguard immediately so Thomas was dispatched to her house. He couldn't believe it because he always found her beautiful. Thomas also had a beauty of his own his five year old daughter?

Thomas and Bridget i a lot of time together running errands, so when he asked Bridget would she mine that he takes some time off because he wanted to bring his daughter to school see told him to go.

Bridget turns out to be nicer than expected and Thomas has to keep his hard on down when he is around her. Lacey, Thomas's daughters falls in love with Bridget and that could be a problem with Thomas.

Bridgets stalker follows her to her house to get her address. Thomas is really worried about Bridget so he is stick get to her closely. Bridget has a big secret and if anyone finds out it could be the end of her blooming career. Bridget get home from being out without Thomas to find a note on her door that says "I know who you are". Bridget feels that Thomas had betrayed her since it's only Thomas and her agent that know about her secret.

She screams at Thomas accusing him of leaking her secret. Thomas is taken back at her accusations. In the meantime his daughter Lacey is asking when Bridget will be back. Finally Thomas and Bridget do some talking and her driver drives back to them back to her house.

When they reach her house Thomas notices someone in Bridget's home. He tells her driver to stay across the street. When he goes in he finds the culprit who has a baseball bat and proceeds to take him down. Bridget notices it's the same guy who bothered her in the club when she went with her friend.

The culprit was asked if he wrote the note and he confesses and what he meant was he know where she lived. Bridget apologizes to Thomas and he accepted. Bridget and Thomas keep their relationship quiet but things are hot hot between them.

But, can Thomas's and Bridget's relationship survive? Will Lacey have her wish granted? You will going to have to read the book. Wonderful read that I highly recommend.
Profile Image for Zelda.
1,480 reviews
October 1, 2017
This was a fabulous single dad & actress story. Thomas is hired to be a bodyguard for Bridget, a famous actress. Bridget is clearly worried about something but we are kept in suspense for most of the book. There is a secret, a threat, and trust issues which adds tension to the plot. Bridget, when she is not working, is pretty down to earth & considering of others, especially Thomas' young daughter Lacey. I loved the way Bridget owned her sexuality and met her match in Thomas. Excellent, suspenseful story with high heat sensual aspects.

I received an arc of this book and have voluntarily reviewed it.
Profile Image for Chantelle Bouffanie.
1,221 reviews11 followers
October 1, 2017
Wow! I've volunteered to review this book for the author. I absolutely loved this book and was done with it after a few hours. Bridget Meyers hires Thomas Jeffries as her bodyguard. I was blown away by this one. I love the chemistry between Bridget and Thomas. I absolutely fell in love with Thomas's daughter too. You will be drawn into this book too. Just like I was. Keep up the awesome work Amy! I can't wait to read your next book. Highly recommend this ONE!
Profile Image for Tai Nelson-Barnes.
2,833 reviews75 followers
October 4, 2017
Wow, what a wonderful book. Such a great story with some amazing characters. Man, I really enjoyed this story. I voluntarily read an advance reader copy for my honest review.
Profile Image for Nate.
24.6k reviews19 followers
October 2, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. I loved Tomas & Bridget's story. It was hot & sexy. Really like this author.
Profile Image for Hazel Harkins.
437 reviews7 followers
February 2, 2018
I love reading, it's my escape and this book by Amy Brent took me to a happy place.
I absolutely loved Thomas, Bridget and Lacey.
This book review would not be complete without mentioning the adorable Bernie, Bridget's driver, and how awesome and attentive he was toward her!

This book had all the wonderful feels and brought tears to my eyes on more than one occasion as I read page after page of Thomas, (Bridget's bodyguard) and Bridget, (an actress he was hired to protect) and Lacey (Thomas' daughter that had been abandoned by her mother) submitting to the chemistry and natural attraction to each other.

There was so much chemistry going on between Thomas and Bridget from the beginning as they struggled with their attraction trying to make a choice with their head that their heart refused to go along with.

I was pulled into this book during the first chapter and held prisoner through the breathtaking Epilogue!
Thomas was a true Alpha and took care of his woman in all the ways a man should!

I found this book to be filled with suspense, drama, over the top chemistry and a love so natural for all involved and I simply did not want to put it down.
The finale was the heartfelt HEA for these 3 people when they decided to become a family!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary ARC of this book and highly recommend it!

Profile Image for Patty .
1,387 reviews7 followers
October 2, 2017
Ohhh! This was such a sweet story! It had thrills, chills and excitement. This is the second book 📚 by Amy Brent that I have read and I loved it!

In this book a high profile actress named Bridget hires a hot hunky man named Thomas to be her bodyguard. The chemistry between these two is thick from the start. There is no denying the attraction. Things between them grow and he even introduces her to his daughter. But Bridget has a secret that could tear her apart. And as things get dicey, that world is being ripped out from her. Will Thomas save her?

I love the characters in this book. His daughter is sooo adorable, you can't help but love her 💕. The story is well laid out and flows smoothly. I wish that the secret was a little more threatening than it was, but it was still a great story. I do love a good bodyguard love ❤️ story. It is a great page turner. Could be the next Whitney Houston's Bodyguard movie! I also love the very ending, it is funny and sweet. I was laughing and crying at the same time. So if you are looking for a steamy read with a great story, then this book is for you. It will have you on the edge of your seat one minute and toes curling the next.

*ARC provided by Amy Brent.
2,326 reviews18 followers
October 2, 2017
An amazing read about a movie star, Bridget and her new bodyguard, Thomas, who she hires when she's afraid that her past will catch up to her. Little did they both know that being so close to each other would spark feelings of lust and soon they can't keep it locked up anymore. But she has a secret that could change everything for them as they get closer, especially after she meets his adorable daughter, Lacey.
A great read with oh my melting steamy scenes, a daughter who is just too cute, an alpha man who isn't afraid to show his feelings to the people he cares about, and a woman who has never felt safe like she does in the arms and presence of her bodyguard. I enjoyed Thomas and how the author protrayed him as a loving, giving and caring father who was not ashamed to shed a tear or two where his daughter was concerned but also what a great fierce protector he was and how he didn't back down or run away when Bridget tried shutting him out. I also enjoyed Bridget, she may have been a movie star but she was down to earth, treated people with respect and didn't let the fame or money get to her and inflate her ego.
*I voluntarily reveiwed an ARC of this book*
2,326 reviews18 followers
October 2, 2017
An amazing read about a movie star, Bridget and her new bodyguard, Thomas, who she hires when she's afraid that her past will catch up to her. Little did they both know that being so close to each other would spark feelings of lust and soon they can't keep it locked up anymore. But she has a secret that could change everything for them as they get closer, especially after she meets his adorable daughter, Lacey.
A great read with oh my melting steamy scenes, a daughter who is just too cute, an alpha man who isn't afraid to show his feelings to the people he cares about, and a woman who has never felt safe like she does in the arms and presence of her bodyguard. I enjoyed Thomas and how the author protrayed him as a loving, giving and caring father who was not ashamed to shed a tear or two where his daughter was concerned but also what a great fierce protector he was and how he didn't back down or run away when Bridget tried shutting him out. I also enjoyed Bridget, she may have been a movie star but she was down to earth, treated people with respect and didn't let the fame or money get to her and inflate her ego.
*I voluntarily reveiwed an ARC of this book*
Profile Image for Karina.
2,354 reviews13 followers
October 2, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. I really enjoyed this book. Bridget and Thomas were such a hot pair. I loved how Bridget was a strong person when it came to her career and at home and with others she was such a caring person. She really made a point of being thoughtful of the needs of others. From her driver when he went the above and beyond just driving her, to her friend who needs help and finally to Thomas who says his daughter is the most important person in his live. She makes sure that he is done for the day before Lacey, his daughter gets out of school so that he can spend as much time with her. Thomas is a single dad who has been hat way since fighting Lacey's mom for custody when she wanted to put her up for adoption without telling him. Bridget has secrets though and is in need of a bodyguard. Thomas tries from the beginning to keep everything professional between them. Bridget has other ideas though. She is very attracted to Thomas. This story had such great elements for a great read. Suspense, lust, great scenes with Lacey and of course one hot and steamy couple. Loved this book. It is definitely up there as one of my top books by Ms Brent.
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9,318 reviews70 followers
October 1, 2017
Thomas Jefferies is a single dad hire to be a bogy guard to Bridget Meyers an actress. Bridget Meyers is an actress with a secret and is afraid that someone is after her because of the secret. Bridget and Thomas is hot off right from their first meeting but Thomas doesn't want to acknowledge that there could be more between them because he needs to protect his daughter too. His daughter is his top priority and he wants Bridget to understand that. Things escalate pretty quick and when Bridget is in danger Thomas takes her home with him and she bonds with his daughter Lacey and then things with them get intense. Thomas thought their relationship was going somewhere until Bridget told him her secret. Can he move passed what she told him? Is the threat to Bridget imagined? Read the book to find out.

I loved this book. The characters were amazing and little Lacey stole the show. I can't wait to read more by the author this was another 5 star hit for me.

I received a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Sharon.
2,317 reviews22 followers
October 9, 2017
4.5 stars
Bridget has worked hard to get where she is as an A-list actress but is her past catching up to her? Thomas is hired as Bridget’s bodyguard to help her cope with her fears. When the two meet, their attraction is instantaneous but Thomas wants to keep things strictly professional. He is a single father after all. The more time they spend together, Thomas sees past Bridget’s “Hollywood” persona and gets to know the real woman behind the glitz and glamour but will he be able to handle her secret truth? When Bridget’s secret supposedly comes to light, has she been betrayed by someone close to her? This book will have the reader twisted up in knots trying to ascertain who is out to get Bridget and whether or not she and Thomas can have their happily ever after. Amy Brent has crafted two charismatic characters with whom the reader can relate. Throw in a spunky little girl with witty dialogue and this book will have you enthralled.
I volunteered to read an arc for a review.
Profile Image for Melanie Milburn.
1,260 reviews6 followers
October 1, 2017
I voluntarily read and reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy. Thomas is a bodyguard and single dad. His daughter Lacey means the world to him--especially after all he had to do to get her. She is his focus and he has no interest in women other than a quick fix now and again. When he's hired to protect world famous actress Bridget Meyers, he's floored by her beauty and his body's reaction to her. This job is going to be tough if he keeps sporting a semi around her. He's determined to keep things professional, but he doesn't count on how much he actually likes her.
Bridget is beautiful, successful, and she has a secret that's been eating at her. She decides to hire a bodyguard to feel safer. What she gets is a huge hunk of handsome. She's never been this attracted to anyone before. So, he's her bodyguard? She wants him and intends to get him. She gets way more than she bargained for.
Steamy good times, some suspense, and kid cuteness abound.
Profile Image for Megan Allen.
115 reviews15 followers
October 4, 2017
HOT HOT HOT..with a side of HOT! Seriously..if your going to read Show Stopper..keep a water hose handy..or you may become the water hose..KIDDING! Amy Brent is easily becoming one of my favorite authors..each book she releases captivates and consumes me more! I absolutely loved this one!

Thomas is smokin!! What is better than a nice strong, hot bodyguard that also possesses the loving and protective qualities of a single dad?? Nothing is better!
Bridget is everything I love in a heroine..full of spunk..fun and feisty although she does have her secrets!
The two of them meet when Bridget hires Thomas to be her bodyguard (she is a very well known actress). They soon find out that it is very hard to keep their hands to their selves! Things heat up quickly..but when Thomas discovers her secrets..they aren't easy to swallow.

You seriously need to get your hands on this one! Show Stopper is my favorite of Amy Brent's work..and that says a lot..since she is so darn talented!!
Profile Image for Monica Randau.
128 reviews5 followers
October 4, 2017
There is something to be said for a big, strong alpha man that has such a soft tender side with a heart of gold. That is exactly what you find with Thomas in this great single dad romance by Amy Brent. All of the characters in Show Stopper are very lovable, especially Thomas' daughter Lacey. The bond that he shares with her is so beautifully written and they definitely pull at your heartstrings. Thomas is a bodyguard and was hired to protect one of Hollywood's biggest leading ladies. Bridget is an actress that has a past that is starting to catch up with her. The chemistry between Thomas an Bridget is instant but Thomas is so worried about crossing the employee/employer line that he continuously fights the attraction. What will happen when she tells Thomas about her secret? Will it be a show stopper? I don't want to give anything away so this is a highly recommended 1-click read to find out. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
Profile Image for Christine.
1,161 reviews19 followers
October 1, 2017
ANOTHER HIT – RIGHT OUT OF THE PARK

I received this novel as an ARC (Advanced Reader's Copy) for an honest review.

I love Amy Brent's novels. Everyone I read, makes me love her more and I enjoy each and every story.

I knew right from the first page this was going to be one hot and steamy read! When the book starts out on a fan yourself hot scene, you just know its going to get better as you get into it.

The characters (Bridget, Thomas) were so well written. The chemistry between them explosive. Lacey was so cute and hillarious. I read this book in one sitting as I just could not put it down.

I only had one confusing part and that was I just couldn't understand why Thomas was so upset and Bridgets revelation. But that was just me.

I loved this book. You have to read it. But make sure you have a fan near by. You will need it.
Profile Image for CharmaineW .
2,111 reviews11 followers
October 8, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Now there are all types of bodyguard. Big muscly ones, ugly ones, scarily quiet ones but now you get one that is just perfect...Thomas Jeffries. He is handsome, sexy and so loving. When he is sent to watch over actress Bridget Meyers, he thinks it is just another job. How wrong he is. What he sees is a sexy, intriguing, fascinating woman with a hint of vulnerability. He can't stop staring at her so much .......not good for a bodyguard. What he doesn't realise that Bridget has a secret and what will she do when she tells him.
Loved how their relationship develops, he wants to protect her so much . He also has to protect his heart from getting attached and his cutie daughter Lacey. A story of secrets, drama, danger, laughter, happiness, chemistry is off the charts and so much more. Brilliant.
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457 reviews11 followers
October 2, 2017
Amy Brent has done it again with a sexy as hell single dad bodyguard Thomas, his cute daughter Lacey and a beautiful actress Bridget.
Thomas is hired to protect Bridget a very hot and wanted actress who has as secret she cannot let anyone find out about! When things get very hot & steamy Bridget feels she has to tell Thomas her secret but can he forgive her? He feels betrayed as he's let her into his daughters life. He has time away from Bridget to think, spending it with Lacey who is constantly asking about Bridget, then he knows what he needed to do!
With it all falling apart and Bridget needing rescuing they come back together and get their HEA!
I received an arc in return for an honest review.
Profile Image for Misty Schott.
4,225 reviews35 followers
October 2, 2017
5 show stopping stars!!!

This is a wonderful story with great characters and a HEA. Thomas is a single dad and works as a bodyguard. He gets a job to be Bridget Meyers, who is a well known actress. The first time they meet sparks fly but Thomas fights his feelings because he is a professional and it's not professional to sleep with your boss. Bridget however continually taunts him and flirts with him and he ends up giving in just a little by fingering her to an unbelievable orgasm. Afterwards he tells her it can't happen again and it definitely can't go any further. Bridget also hides a secret that may change the way Thomas sees her. Grab this book today to find out if these two can get past their secrets and be together. Definitely a must read.
Profile Image for Rita.
373 reviews5 followers
October 2, 2017
A famous actress, Bridget and a hot alpha bodyguard Thomas, a single dad to 5 year old Lacey.

Thomas is hired by Bridget, a sexy famous, actress who needs to feel safe and in comes the protective, hot as h€ll bodyguard.
Thomas knows there’s more to why he was hired, but Bridget is keeping things close to her chest, but as things get hot & steamy between them and Thomas begins to let Bridget into his life with Lacey, Bridget feels she has to tell Thomas her secret, the real reason she hired him, but can he forgive her when he finds out what her secret is!

When it all starts falling apart and Bridget needing rescuing, will Thomas be able to get to her and will they get their HEA?

I received an arc in return for an honest review and am happy to do so.
486 reviews5 followers
October 6, 2017
This is by far my favorite book by Amy Brent! I won't do spoilers but this book was so well written, it will drag you in from page 1 and you won't be able to stop reading until you are done....and then you will be disappointed that you finished reading! It has a bit of everything, a single hot, alpha male and his too cute 5 year old daughter, the down to earth but feisty actress he is guarding. The book is sweet, captivating, entertaining, off the charts chemistry, sexy, smoldering, hot and those steamy sexy moments-or hours, while told from dual POV for maximum affect. This is one book you definitely don't want to miss.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a voluntary review.
Profile Image for Cheryl Shearer.
690 reviews18 followers
September 30, 2017
A fabulous read about romance and lust and loving and the film making industry and never really having any privacy. I couldn't put the book down - I so wanted to see how Amy Brent would bring them together with Bridget's secret hovering over her and Thomas. Lacey was a gorgeous child and her interactions with Bridget brought a tear to my eye. As for Bridget and Thomas and their lusty, sexy, kinky loving - well, goes without saying that this is an Amy Brent book and she writes soooo hot and steamy. I was very privileged to have an ARC of this book and have willingly and honestly reviewed it here.
Profile Image for Mel Allen.
1,204 reviews5 followers
September 30, 2017
Come follow the story of Thomas and Bridget and the romantic,sexy lustful story they are involved in. This is a fabulous book by Amy Brent.

Bridget is a famous actress and is having so trouble so hires bodyguard Thomas to keep her safe only she doesn't tell him what the problem is. Things start to get hot and steamy between Thomas & Bridget but when she finally tells him her secret what she always New happens, but once Thomas has had a day to think them he gets a call that has him running to help Bridget he understands why she keeps it her secret. Then one day everything falls apart but can they come back together and figure out who it is and will they get there HEA together.
Profile Image for Shannon.
4,117 reviews31 followers
October 1, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

I absolutely loved this story from the beginning to the very last word.
The storyline was great, who doesn't love a hot sexy man who loves his little girl and a man who protects what's his. The characters are so realistic it's like they're in front of you.

There is drama, intrigue, heartwarming moments and one's when you smack them stupid. The chemistry between Thomas and Bridget is hot and sizzling and he is sexual just what she needs. And lastly Lacey is adorable and the interaction between her and her new mommy is the sweetest.
Definitely recommend this book, Amy Brent has done another fantastic job with this one.
Profile Image for Gloria.
156 reviews3 followers
October 5, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed this ARC book for my honest review.

I have enjoyed reading about Thomas and Bridget. The story showed that even as a movie star you want to live a normal life. Bridget was so in tuned to hide her secret on how she became a star. At times she became blinded by her own demons. All Thomas wanted was to do his job as her bodyguard. Thomas her bodyguard who is a single dad does his best to protect her. The love connection between the two is so genuine and both soon realize that they are made for each other. I would recommend this book for anyone who is a romantic.

Thank you Amy for a good read.
1,277 reviews4 followers
August 9, 2018
We all need a man like Thomas!

ByLene Norwayon October 1, 2017

Format: Kindle Edition

I just love Amy Brent's writing. Everything from the protagonists complexity, the intriguing build-up to the steamy scenes. And this story is just like that.

When Thomas is hired as the world famous actress Bridget's bodyguard he's up for a suprise. She isn't just a beautiful, sassy and feisty woman, she's honest, humble and vulnerable. And he's determined to protect her from her past.

This is a entertaining and exciting read. It is suspensful and filled with humorous dialog and
steamingly hot scenes to make you hot and bothered.
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