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Jewel Family #8
Do Depend on Your Keeper
An actress committed not to fall in love, a warrior destined to protect her, and the dangerous stalker who could destroy them both.
- GenresContemporary
172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 13, 2020
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Cami Checketts
294 books1,127 followersCami Checketts is a USA Today Bestselling author of over a hundred clean romance novels. Her journey began on an Idaho dairy farm daydreaming book ideas on her bike or tractor and landing herself in the hospital numerous times for head wounds. She settled down after college (retired the bike at least) to raise four crazy boys and write down all those fabulous ideas. Cami's life is busy but she thoroughly enjoys rarely living in reality.
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August 14, 2020
Trigger warnings: stalker, attempted rape.
Allison, Abe's sister, is swept away into police custody due to a stalker that gets violent. She's just been saved by a special ops guy who has a hatred of actresses. Little does she know, Abe has just hired the guy to protect her.
Birch (sounds like a tree...) is on a 60-day leave since he doesn't like taking leave (apparently). His mother and half-sister are actresses and the most destructive and manipulative people he knows. Not to mention, he and his brother both had their hearts broken by actresses. Birch ends up making a deathbed promise to his brother that he will eschew all actresses, period. That was working until he met the "girl-next-door" Allison. She's sweet and innocent but it could be an act. So, when her brother hires him to protect her, here's his chance to see.
Well, what the both find is love and a pull towards each other.
Now that the "stalker" has been found and arrested, life can go back to normal and Allison can be whisked away to her movie set.
However, the stalker wasn't caught and now Birch has to figure out who is threatening Allison's life before she ends up dead.
HEA, of course. This finished the series. And Mar was in this one briefly...she's my favorite!
I didn't mind the series so much. What I did mind was the physical attraction taking precedence. I understand you have to be physically attracted to someone in order to approach them. But these books were all about his muscles and her tanned thin frame. I'm not really an "all about muscles" kind of girl. They are nice but I've never met a man like that. And I don't seek out men based on their bulk. Some of the guys had personalities that I would love to have in a future husband (single here), but not all of them. In fact, I'm EXTREMELY (did I stress that enough) picky with whom I date. And overly-defined muscles aren't on my list of traits. I hope the men out there are more interested in what's inside the woman's head than her gorgeous lips/eyes/figure/fill-in-the-blank.
So, while these are cute reads, they are so superficial and fantastical.
Allison, Abe's sister, is swept away into police custody due to a stalker that gets violent. She's just been saved by a special ops guy who has a hatred of actresses. Little does she know, Abe has just hired the guy to protect her.
Birch (sounds like a tree...) is on a 60-day leave since he doesn't like taking leave (apparently). His mother and half-sister are actresses and the most destructive and manipulative people he knows. Not to mention, he and his brother both had their hearts broken by actresses. Birch ends up making a deathbed promise to his brother that he will eschew all actresses, period. That was working until he met the "girl-next-door" Allison. She's sweet and innocent but it could be an act. So, when her brother hires him to protect her, here's his chance to see.
Well, what the both find is love and a pull towards each other.
Now that the "stalker" has been found and arrested, life can go back to normal and Allison can be whisked away to her movie set.
However, the stalker wasn't caught and now Birch has to figure out who is threatening Allison's life before she ends up dead.
HEA, of course. This finished the series. And Mar was in this one briefly...she's my favorite!
I didn't mind the series so much. What I did mind was the physical attraction taking precedence. I understand you have to be physically attracted to someone in order to approach them. But these books were all about his muscles and her tanned thin frame. I'm not really an "all about muscles" kind of girl. They are nice but I've never met a man like that. And I don't seek out men based on their bulk. Some of the guys had personalities that I would love to have in a future husband (single here), but not all of them. In fact, I'm EXTREMELY (did I stress that enough) picky with whom I date. And overly-defined muscles aren't on my list of traits. I hope the men out there are more interested in what's inside the woman's head than her gorgeous lips/eyes/figure/fill-in-the-blank.
So, while these are cute reads, they are so superficial and fantastical.
January 13, 2023
Promise you'll never date another actress...
Born in Hollywood, USAF Spec Ops officer Birch Merrill promised his dying lyounger brother to never again date an actress on the night they had both been dumped by the fledgling actresses they had been dating, and for more than eight long years Birch honored that promise. But when he encounters and rescues Allison Bradford, not knowing that she is his teamleader's brother-in-law's little sister, he is finding himself reconsidering that position. Definitely read this story to learn how Allison and Birch find a way to reconcile their histories, their careers and their growing attraction to each other.
I received an ARC copy of this story from the author via BookFunnel and voluntarily chose to share my review.
Born in Hollywood, USAF Spec Ops officer Birch Merrill promised his dying lyounger brother to never again date an actress on the night they had both been dumped by the fledgling actresses they had been dating, and for more than eight long years Birch honored that promise. But when he encounters and rescues Allison Bradford, not knowing that she is his teamleader's brother-in-law's little sister, he is finding himself reconsidering that position. Definitely read this story to learn how Allison and Birch find a way to reconcile their histories, their careers and their growing attraction to each other.
I received an ARC copy of this story from the author via BookFunnel and voluntarily chose to share my review.
July 17, 2020
A very fun read, love this story
I only hope we will have a follow-up of Birch and Ally's story. Want to see how they will .manage their lives. Ally has gotten her dearest wish a four story series. Birch manages to get together as much as possible. I loved the way Blade came to him as he was surviving a concussion. Blade told him okay to be with Ally, that she was the one for him. All in all a good loving story. Well worth your time to read and enjoy
Thank you to Cami for such a joyful story.
I only hope we will have a follow-up of Birch and Ally's story. Want to see how they will .manage their lives. Ally has gotten her dearest wish a four story series. Birch manages to get together as much as possible. I loved the way Blade came to him as he was surviving a concussion. Blade told him okay to be with Ally, that she was the one for him. All in all a good loving story. Well worth your time to read and enjoy
Thank you to Cami for such a joyful story.
July 18, 2022
Loved this additional book to the Jewell Family series about Abe's sister, Ally! She is sassy and fun. I love her commitment to being an actress in clean movies only. Birch is an amazing protector, even when he is not thrilled about who he is protecting. I loved watching the tension unfold between these two. Their ties to the Jewel family make them a great fit for this series. I can't help but think there must be a story out there somewhere for Ally's friends too. This story was a great one to escape with on vacation!
July 17, 2020
A fine ending to an enjoyable series
I enjoyed every entry in the Jewell family series. Neither Ally nor Birch are members of the Jewell family, but they're connected, some locations also got revisited. I also enjoyed the crossover name dropping from a previous series, hello Scarlett! This was a very satisfying read and a worthy close to this series, can't wait to start Cami's next, starting next month.
I enjoyed every entry in the Jewell family series. Neither Ally nor Birch are members of the Jewell family, but they're connected, some locations also got revisited. I also enjoyed the crossover name dropping from a previous series, hello Scarlett! This was a very satisfying read and a worthy close to this series, can't wait to start Cami's next, starting next month.
July 17, 2020
Sweet Romantic Finale
I’m sad that the series is over, but what an end! Birch abhors actresses and Ally is just starting to get famous. I love that Birch is military and saves her, even though he doesn’t like her. It’s a very small world in the Jewel family, so no surprises that Ally is related by marriage, Abe’s her brother, and Isaac is Birch’s Commander. I loved that Ally only wanted to do clean movies!
I’m sad that the series is over, but what an end! Birch abhors actresses and Ally is just starting to get famous. I love that Birch is military and saves her, even though he doesn’t like her. It’s a very small world in the Jewel family, so no surprises that Ally is related by marriage, Abe’s her brother, and Isaac is Birch’s Commander. I loved that Ally only wanted to do clean movies!
July 19, 2020
Do Depend on your Keeper
Alison a movie star on a beach walking met a man Birch who she did not know, but was running on the beach. He stopped and spoke to her and then moved on. Birch's mother owned a mansion on the beach and his sister lived there as well. This story is of love and intrigue when Ally gets caught up in the serious goings on a a man stalking actresses. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
Alison a movie star on a beach walking met a man Birch who she did not know, but was running on the beach. He stopped and spoke to her and then moved on. Birch's mother owned a mansion on the beach and his sister lived there as well. This story is of love and intrigue when Ally gets caught up in the serious goings on a a man stalking actresses. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
August 12, 2020
Clean romance with surprises
Allison is an aspiring actress. Birch is military on leave. When they meet each finds the other very interesting. Birch has a bad attitude about actresses. When he finds out she is an actress he breaks it off. The sticky note bandit attacks her and Allison's brother hires Birch to protect her. Can they overcome the obstacles in their life to find true love? There are surprises they keep you reading.
Allison is an aspiring actress. Birch is military on leave. When they meet each finds the other very interesting. Birch has a bad attitude about actresses. When he finds out she is an actress he breaks it off. The sticky note bandit attacks her and Allison's brother hires Birch to protect her. Can they overcome the obstacles in their life to find true love? There are surprises they keep you reading.
July 16, 2020
They met and were attracted to each other until he found out she was an actress then it all went downhill. He despised actresses with good reason. She gets attacked, needs a bodyguard and he's recommended for the job. Can they get over their differences? Can he get pass his prejudice? Who's after her?
I highly recommend this book.
I highly recommend this book.
July 16, 2020
Fabulous Contemporary Romance
Cami Checketts has another hit! This is a fantastic heart pumping story. Plenty of action, suspense, and more. A stalker who suddenly attacks. Hiding for safety. A body guard who has sworn off dating actresses. Is this a formula for disaster? Romance? Can there be trust when anyone could be lying? I highly recommend this book! Happy Reading!
Cami Checketts has another hit! This is a fantastic heart pumping story. Plenty of action, suspense, and more. A stalker who suddenly attacks. Hiding for safety. A body guard who has sworn off dating actresses. Is this a formula for disaster? Romance? Can there be trust when anyone could be lying? I highly recommend this book! Happy Reading!
August 17, 2020
Okay
This would be my least favorite of this series until the end.
Allison Abes sister is an actress who has a stalker. She is attacked one night and Birch saves her.
Birch works for the air force and knows Isaac. He is hired by Abe to protect his sister.
Can they work this out?
This would be my least favorite of this series until the end.
Allison Abes sister is an actress who has a stalker. She is attacked one night and Birch saves her.
Birch works for the air force and knows Isaac. He is hired by Abe to protect his sister.
Can they work this out?
December 14, 2022
Very enjoyable book
Birch has had a traumatic experience with actresses. His mother, sister and ex girlfriend are actresses. Things did not go well for him where they are concerned. Now he meets Alison who is an actress. Can they make a go of it. This is a very interesting and exciting story.
Birch has had a traumatic experience with actresses. His mother, sister and ex girlfriend are actresses. Things did not go well for him where they are concerned. Now he meets Alison who is an actress. Can they make a go of it. This is a very interesting and exciting story.
July 14, 2020
Fun And Adorable Romances
This is a sweet and flirty little romance with a little bit of everything from family drama to romance with two amazing characters that will have you enjoying every moment of their journey towards unconditional love and happily ever after.
This is a sweet and flirty little romance with a little bit of everything from family drama to romance with two amazing characters that will have you enjoying every moment of their journey towards unconditional love and happily ever after.
July 28, 2020
Too unbelievable
This book was ok until about 2/3 of the way through it became pretty ridiculous. Plus the “I can’t be with you cause I promised my brother” got really old. Other books in the series were better.
This book was ok until about 2/3 of the way through it became pretty ridiculous. Plus the “I can’t be with you cause I promised my brother” got really old. Other books in the series were better.
August 14, 2020
I know that insta-love is basically part of Cami Checketts’ writing MO, but I don’t love it. I also wasn’t really onboard with the premise of the promise to Blade—I tolerated it as I read, but again, didn’t love it.
August 27, 2020
It was a bit over the top about dating actresses as they are not that out there
The story was yinteresting except for the actress routine. Though repetition so the fact is the our Boyd I'd not like or trust actresses
The story was yinteresting except for the actress routine. Though repetition so the fact is the our Boyd I'd not like or trust actresses
February 5, 2021
Cami Checketts books are always a fun and entertaining read, if your in a reading slump one of her books always cures me. This is a clean romance between an actress Allison and her loyal protector Birch.
September 21, 2022
Belief in Each Other
Allison and Birch's story is belief in each other even thou your past has taught you different. The characters are memorable and the storyline is exciting and full of doubts yet trying to overcome your past.
Allison and Birch's story is belief in each other even thou your past has taught you different. The characters are memorable and the storyline is exciting and full of doubts yet trying to overcome your past.
November 5, 2022
Abe's sister Allison is an actress. When she encounters a stalker, Abe's brother-in-law, Isaac, recommends Birch Merrill, his Air Force special Ops buddy to be Ally's body guard. This is a great end to a fun series filled with wonderful characters, swoony romance, and plenty of suspense.
July 13, 2020
Another great book
I have loved this series. Cami Checketts is one of m my favorite authors. She doesn't put a lot of fluff in her books and the writing and editing are great.
I have loved this series. Cami Checketts is one of m my favorite authors. She doesn't put a lot of fluff in her books and the writing and editing are great.
July 13, 2020
Review of Do Depend on Your Keeper
This was a very good book and a great series. Cami is a wonderful writer and I will recommend her books to anyone who loves romance novels.
This was a very good book and a great series. Cami is a wonderful writer and I will recommend her books to anyone who loves romance novels.
July 21, 2020
Fun clean romance story.
July 23, 2020
I enjoyed this story.
Content: clean- passionate kissing, some violence
Content: clean- passionate kissing, some violence
August 7, 2020
Excellent
He will never date an actress until he becomes a bodyguard for one. The more he fights his feelings the harder it gets. Fun and flirty.
He will never date an actress until he becomes a bodyguard for one. The more he fights his feelings the harder it gets. Fun and flirty.
August 14, 2020
wislSeries:
This was a great family to fallow on the Jewel 's family everybody found there true soul mates in very of life's situation.
This was a great family to fallow on the Jewel 's family everybody found there true soul mates in very of life's situation.
September 29, 2020
Great series
This one is a keeper. This entire series is so strong. It gives me all the feels. And just the right length.
This one is a keeper. This entire series is so strong. It gives me all the feels. And just the right length.
October 17, 2020
Great story
I loved this seriee great wrong I g in each book they had a !it to overcome but !I've saw them through the Jewels are Phenomental people
I loved this seriee great wrong I g in each book they had a !it to overcome but !I've saw them through the Jewels are Phenomental people
January 22, 2021
Hmm
A sweet romance with trust issues. Lots of familiar faces. He seems a bit thick and she was the aggressor.
A sweet romance with trust issues. Lots of familiar faces. He seems a bit thick and she was the aggressor.
July 7, 2021
I really enjoyed the relationship between Allison and Birch. I love a good suspenseful romance. I've enjoyed all of the books in this series. This is a sweet, clean romance.
October 14, 2021
I love this series! It is a good clean romance series and that is what I love about it! I will definitely read more books by this author!!
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