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The 12 Mysteries of Christmas #3
Guarding Candy Kane
Nothing bad can happen in a place called Christmas Tyme, Colorado. Right?
Granted, Sean McGregor is there to bodyguard a recent heiress to the Kane Industries fortune. Not to mention there have been two previous attempts on her life.
For Sean, a former Recon Marine and ex-Secret Service Agent this should be a no-brainer. Safely ensconced in a mountain chalet overlooking the picturesque town he can control the enviornmnt. Control the environment, control the mission.
But the Kane chalet is hiding dark secrets he can't control
THE 12 MYSTERIES OF CHRISTMAS series:
• IN THE NICK OF TIME by Susette Williams
• GABRIEL’S SECRET by Alexa Verde
• GUARDING CANDY KANE by V.B. Tenery
• MURDER: UP ON THE ROOFTOP by Tina Dee
• JOY IN JEOPARDY by Lynette Sowell
• HOLLY IN HIDING by P. Creeden
• STARR WITNESS by Susette Williams
• NOELLE ON THE RUN by Alexa Verde
• GOLDEN BELLES ARE WRINGING by Gina Conroy
• DEATH BY FIGGY PUDDING by Tina Dee
• DANGER FOR GLORIA by Lynette Sowell
• MERRY WITHOUT MALICE by P. Creeden
Granted, Sean McGregor is there to bodyguard a recent heiress to the Kane Industries fortune. Not to mention there have been two previous attempts on her life.
For Sean, a former Recon Marine and ex-Secret Service Agent this should be a no-brainer. Safely ensconced in a mountain chalet overlooking the picturesque town he can control the enviornmnt. Control the environment, control the mission.
But the Kane chalet is hiding dark secrets he can't control
THE 12 MYSTERIES OF CHRISTMAS series:
• IN THE NICK OF TIME by Susette Williams
• GABRIEL’S SECRET by Alexa Verde
• GUARDING CANDY KANE by V.B. Tenery
• MURDER: UP ON THE ROOFTOP by Tina Dee
• JOY IN JEOPARDY by Lynette Sowell
• HOLLY IN HIDING by P. Creeden
• STARR WITNESS by Susette Williams
• NOELLE ON THE RUN by Alexa Verde
• GOLDEN BELLES ARE WRINGING by Gina Conroy
• DEATH BY FIGGY PUDDING by Tina Dee
• DANGER FOR GLORIA by Lynette Sowell
• MERRY WITHOUT MALICE by P. Creeden
129 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2018
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May 2, 2023
(3.5 stars) - low key & reliably sweet bodyguard romance
A simple, straightforward whodunnit/bodyguard romance. The narrative voice is on the dry, dispassionate side - definitely no angst here - and the romance is insta.
It wasn't overly difficult to guess the villain, which actually led me to second guess myself, but the wrap up was very nicely done.
This is the kind of read I enjoy when I'm just looking for something simple & reliably sweet - especially after reading something emotionally draining - so in that regard it was a good read
*Romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic
*Potential triggers: discussion of a case in which a woman was raped - they talk about what happened, but there are no explicit details. Also a #TDS trigger described below.
*Political: some mentions of the protagonist leaving Secret Service due to having issues with an unnamed socialist administration, & at one point, some of the characters stay at Trump Tower - so definite trigger for #TDS sufferers - but for the rest of us, there isn't actually any mention, let alone cheerleading, so it's not major. Though I agree that I'd rather not be reminded of politics in my entertainment fare.
A simple, straightforward whodunnit/bodyguard romance. The narrative voice is on the dry, dispassionate side - definitely no angst here - and the romance is insta.
It wasn't overly difficult to guess the villain, which actually led me to second guess myself, but the wrap up was very nicely done.
This is the kind of read I enjoy when I'm just looking for something simple & reliably sweet - especially after reading something emotionally draining - so in that regard it was a good read
*Romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic
*Potential triggers: discussion of a case in which a woman was raped - they talk about what happened, but there are no explicit details. Also a #TDS trigger described below.
*Political: some mentions of the protagonist leaving Secret Service due to having issues with an unnamed socialist administration, & at one point, some of the characters stay at Trump Tower - so definite trigger for #TDS sufferers - but for the rest of us, there isn't actually any mention, let alone cheerleading, so it's not major. Though I agree that I'd rather not be reminded of politics in my entertainment fare.
January 14, 2019
I was really enjoying this read, and the mystery and suspense was good. It was heading for at least a 4* rating, until near the end when a certain guy mentions he is going to England to marry a minor duchess - apparently there are a lot of young, pretty ones!
Say what!?
Minor Duchess?
1. In England a dukedom is the highest title you can have under Prince. Nothing minor about that.
2. You can only be a duchess in England if you're married to a duke...or are his widow! If you marry again, you lose the title you had as his widow. Either you take on a new title if you marry a peer, or become just Mrs if you marry a commoner.
So, the daughter of a peer I could go with - if he's looking for a lower ranking then the daughter of an earl (who would have the title of Lady) or a viscount (who would have the title of The Honourable) would easily work, especially as they would keep their title upon marrying (Well, unless marrying someone higher ranked, then that title supercedes it!) But not a minor duchess. And I'm pretty sure we don't have a lot of young widowed duchesses.
The story took a major downturn here for me, and has resulted in a lower rating than it otherwise would have.
Say what!?
Minor Duchess?
1. In England a dukedom is the highest title you can have under Prince. Nothing minor about that.
2. You can only be a duchess in England if you're married to a duke...or are his widow! If you marry again, you lose the title you had as his widow. Either you take on a new title if you marry a peer, or become just Mrs if you marry a commoner.
So, the daughter of a peer I could go with - if he's looking for a lower ranking then the daughter of an earl (who would have the title of Lady) or a viscount (who would have the title of The Honourable) would easily work, especially as they would keep their title upon marrying (Well, unless marrying someone higher ranked, then that title supercedes it!) But not a minor duchess. And I'm pretty sure we don't have a lot of young widowed duchesses.
The story took a major downturn here for me, and has resulted in a lower rating than it otherwise would have.
November 16, 2018
This was a cute cozy mystery about a man who is hired as a bodyguard to Candace Kane. Candace is a recently discovered heir to a grand fortune in Colorado. Sean is out of his element since he is from Florida and is going to the land of ice and snow in Christmas Tyme, Colorado.
Lots of twists and turns and questionable relatives. I was suspicious of several cousins but didn’t put the pieces together for much of the book. The author did a good job with red herrings and kept the plot going. Candy’s nephew was precious and brought out the soft side of Candace and Sean. There was a natural faith element portrayed by Sean and Grandma Hilda. And some of the characters were brought along in their Christian walk.
This is part of a series called The 12 Mysteries Of Christmas. It is worth looking up the rest of this series.
Lots of twists and turns and questionable relatives. I was suspicious of several cousins but didn’t put the pieces together for much of the book. The author did a good job with red herrings and kept the plot going. Candy’s nephew was precious and brought out the soft side of Candace and Sean. There was a natural faith element portrayed by Sean and Grandma Hilda. And some of the characters were brought along in their Christian walk.
This is part of a series called The 12 Mysteries Of Christmas. It is worth looking up the rest of this series.
November 22, 2019
All in the family
Candace Kane has recently become a billionaire from her deceased father whom she never knew. There have been attempts on her life and her Grandmother has hired a bodyguard to protect her.
A great Christmas Cozy Mystery with suspense and romance.
Candace Kane has recently become a billionaire from her deceased father whom she never knew. There have been attempts on her life and her Grandmother has hired a bodyguard to protect her.
A great Christmas Cozy Mystery with suspense and romance.
November 20, 2019
This is a wonderful Christmas mystery. I enjoyed reading the mystery driven part of it and the Christmas part of it. Loved the main characters. At points, the suspense was chilling, by the end it was uplifting and filled with Christmas cheer.
I loved the Colorado setting. In one scene we’re walking with the characters through the quaint village of Christmas Tyme, with all its cheerful seasonal decorations. Then in another scene, we’re in the snow-swept Colorado wilderness fearing for the characters’ lives.
The author is a skillful writer who takes the reader through a delightful Christmas mystery and adds that something additional that makes it a read that’s on more than one level. If I had one question to ask the author, it would be: “What’s next?”
I loved the Colorado setting. In one scene we’re walking with the characters through the quaint village of Christmas Tyme, with all its cheerful seasonal decorations. Then in another scene, we’re in the snow-swept Colorado wilderness fearing for the characters’ lives.
The author is a skillful writer who takes the reader through a delightful Christmas mystery and adds that something additional that makes it a read that’s on more than one level. If I had one question to ask the author, it would be: “What’s next?”
August 16, 2018
Sean McGregor is a bodyguard hired to guard the recent heiress to Kane Industries, Candace Kane. Kane didn't grow up knowing she was a member of this family and is uncomfortable in her new role. Additionally, someone doesn't want her to be heiress and they are attempting to get rid of her. That's why the matriarch hires Sean. Sean and Candace become close throughout the unraveling of who doesn't want Candace around. Lots of surprises in this one. All is not what it appears to be.
I did receive a copy of this book from the author.
I did receive a copy of this book from the author.
August 26, 2018
This mystery suspense made me chuckle because the author does an superb job incorporating fun allusions into the story. Weaving intriguing wealthy characters, an expensive chateau, twist and turn plot with conflicts to a believable resolution. My main complaint are once again typos and redundancies, while they do not distract from the story, the mystery needed one more read through or a review team.
July 29, 2018
Excellent Book
Wow this story had so many twists and turns in it that you never knew what to expect. Greed is so evil and you will always be punished one way or the other. The author did an amazing job with the characters and the storyline. I would recommend this book to everyone to read.
Wow this story had so many twists and turns in it that you never knew what to expect. Greed is so evil and you will always be punished one way or the other. The author did an amazing job with the characters and the storyline. I would recommend this book to everyone to read.
September 29, 2018
Another V. B. Twenty great story!
Great story with suspense, mystery, great characters. Tenery has become one of my favorite authors. Love to be able to enjoy a great story without bad language and very explicit sexual scenes. Plenty of romance with characters who respect one another and have good moral values. These are books I can recommend to my teenage granddaughter.
Great story with suspense, mystery, great characters. Tenery has become one of my favorite authors. Love to be able to enjoy a great story without bad language and very explicit sexual scenes. Plenty of romance with characters who respect one another and have good moral values. These are books I can recommend to my teenage granddaughter.
August 26, 2019
Rags to Riches, orphan to heiress, Candace Norton Kane gets more than she bargained for with people coming out of the woodwork to kill her. Bodyguard Sean McGregor is hired to save her. A family with a lot of hidden agendas and greed make life interesting. Set in the family chalet in picturesque Christmas Tyme, Colorado. An easy to read, cute story.
December 29, 2019
Good not great
Good story, not much suspense. I felt like the author’s political views crept in twice which felt awkward. I wish the characters didn’t get engaged so quickly. It’s ok to end a book without a proposal. While all that is more of a negative, I did enjoy the various characters and found myself eager to know what happens next. I would read other books by this author.
Good story, not much suspense. I felt like the author’s political views crept in twice which felt awkward. I wish the characters didn’t get engaged so quickly. It’s ok to end a book without a proposal. While all that is more of a negative, I did enjoy the various characters and found myself eager to know what happens next. I would read other books by this author.
December 26, 2022
Thus far, this is my favorite of the series. I loved the complexity of the characters and the unraveling of their stories. I wish this one had some more chapters to include a romance for the aging Sam and Hilda.
October 7, 2018
As far as I know, this is the first book I have read by this author and I loved it. It had a great story as well as great characters. A really good Christmas mystery.
November 26, 2018
Mystery 3
Wow! This one had me at the edge of my seat most of the time. I especially love stories where they ask the Lord for help. Very good!
Wow! This one had me at the edge of my seat most of the time. I especially love stories where they ask the Lord for help. Very good!
December 7, 2018
Enjoyable Mystery
For a short book, the story was well written with believable characters, mystery and subtle romance. It did not feel rushed.
For a short book, the story was well written with believable characters, mystery and subtle romance. It did not feel rushed.
December 27, 2018
Good
This is one where people are spending time before Christmas in Colorado at a large home that belongs to a very wealthy family
This is one where people are spending time before Christmas in Colorado at a large home that belongs to a very wealthy family
January 27, 2019
Exciting
Kept me guessing all the way, interesting characters, some devious and some lovable. Many twists and turns along the road.
Kept me guessing all the way, interesting characters, some devious and some lovable. Many twists and turns along the road.
March 16, 2019
This is an entertaining Romantic Suspense with a few surprises. It is quick and easy to read.
July 29, 2019
3.5 Stars
Not bad at all.
Not bad at all.
August 19, 2019
Nothing bad can happen in a place called Christmas Tyme, Colorado. Right?
Granted, Sean McGregor is there to bodyguard a recent heiress to the Kane Industries fortune.
Granted, Sean McGregor is there to bodyguard a recent heiress to the Kane Industries fortune.
August 22, 2019
Fun and suspenseful
Loved the story, setting and characters. Both fun and suspenseful. Recommend to all readers and lovers of romantic suspense. Very clean.
Loved the story, setting and characters. Both fun and suspenseful. Recommend to all readers and lovers of romantic suspense. Very clean.
August 23, 2019
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December 12, 2021
Mystery book club
A new author for me.
A cozy mystery. Good plot and characters were well defined.
Action and conversations kept me reading this book.
Would read another one.
A new author for me.
A cozy mystery. Good plot and characters were well defined.
Action and conversations kept me reading this book.
Would read another one.
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