Bodyguard Under Siege

Bachelor Bodyguards #13

by Lisa Childs

When his bodyguard’s abducted…

A detective’s on the case.

Always-cool bodyguard Keeli Abbott will do anything to protect Detective Spencer Dubridge from a murderer who’s set on revenge. But the cop acts like he can’t stand his bodyguard. That is, until the simmering chemistry between them bubbles over…and the unthinkable happens. Keeli’s pregnant— and in the killer’s clutches! And Spencer is the only one who can help her and his unborn child survive…

From Harlequin Romantic Danger. Passion. Drama.

Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Bachelor Bodyguards

Book 1: His Christmas Assignment
Book 2: Bodyguard Daddy
Book 3: Bodyguard's Baby Surprise
Book 4: Beauty and the Bodyguard
Book 5: Nanny Bodyguard
Book 6: Single Mom's Bodyguard
Book 7: In the Bodyguard's Arms
Book 8: Soldier Bodyguard
Book 9: Guarding His Witness
Book 10: Evidence of Attraction
Book 11: Bodyguard Boyfriend
Book 12: Close Quarters with the Bodyguard
Book 13: Bodyguard Under Siege

Genres: Romance, Romantic Suspense

283 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1, 2022

About the author

Born one dark and stormy Halloween night, Lisa Childs was predestined to write suspense novels. She loves spinning dark and twisty stories that keep readers awake because they’re either too busy turning pages or too scared to sleep. Lisa Childs is the prolific author of more than seventy published novels. In addition to romantic suspense, she also writes women’s fiction, paranormal and contemporary romance.

Lisa loves to hear from readers who can contact her on Facebook or through her website.

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cartoonishly bad villains, an unbelievable romance, ridiculously inept policemen *and* bodyguards abound in this one. And so...many...ellipses...

But the worst was when the police chief/stepfather of Parker Payne (Keeli's boss) mused to himself in the epilogue that perhaps the owner of Payne Protection Services might actually be assigning his bodyguards in an elaborate matchmaking ploy, since every single one of them has fallen in love with the person they were assigned to protect. I mean, I love the bodyguard/protectee trope as much as the next person, but surely that's not a wise business practice? Thirteen. Of. Your. Employees. That's a bit much, no? *Please* tell me that's not what Parker was actually doing.

Rating: 2 stars, I guess. That's really generous, TBH, but I guess I'm feeling generous today.

[Vickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

With non-stop, fast-paced action and steamy bedroom scenes, this book was written for those who enjoy mystery, suspense and romance. Keeli Abbott is a bodyguard with Parker Payne’s agency and from the very beginning of the book, she demonstrates that she is not someone to mess with. Throwing herself in front of and on top of Detective Spencer Dubridge, whom she is assigned to protect, is nothing out of the ordinary for petite Keeli. She doesn’t set out to be a hero, but she is one and continues to show her mettle throughout the book. Their opponent is the murderer and mob boss, Luther Mills, a man out for revenge against all who have been trying to get him into prison. Of course, the detective is a target because he is the one who arrested Luther to begin with. Luther is intelligent and knows what the vulnerabilities of the police and private agencies are and he uses those to his advantage. There are some real twists in the story, especially regarding the relationship between Spencer and Keeli. Although there are some characters from previous books featured in this latest one, it can definitely be read and enjoyed as a standalone. The characters are fully fleshed out and believable with flaws like tempers and realistic dialogue that includes being sarcastic with each other. Fans of romantic suspense will devour this latest book from the bachelor bodyguard series and welcome the newest one with a female protagonist who can hold her own with the agency.
Disclaimer
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”

[Beatrice Followill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked Keeli, Shes a bodyguard, puts herself in danger to protect others, I didn't realize this was part of a series, but I was able to read and understand the story. It was fast paced, secrets came out, betrayals came out, I will def, have to look into the other books to get a good sense of all characters involved.

[Kaitlyn Lipka · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don’t waste your time. It was VERY repetitive and the love story was cringe.

[Jeriann Fisher · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't know about this one. Spencer is a detective with a bad guy after him and Keeli is an ex cop turned professional bodyguard hired to - well - be his bodyguard. He needs to stay alive to testify at bad guy's trial.

The problem is these two have bad history from when she'd been on the force. It seems she had a tendency to take risks and refuse backup. He critized her for being too reckless. AND HE WAS RIGHT! Now she's responsible for keeping him alive so he can testify but she's still reckless. It seems the more he criticizes, the more reckless she becomes. And she is pregnant. Spencer -- the cop she can't stand is the dad. ( It seems she forgot to dislike him at least once.)

Now, how our stalwart hero didn't know the ID of the department leak, I can't say because I figured it out the moment this character appeared.

With a TSTL heroine who can't figure out why the detective she is guarding is accusing her of taking unnecessary risks (as she is in the process of taking an unnecessary risk) and a whiny hero who mopes about wondering to himself why the heroine doesn't love him, and ZERO character growth for the two MCs I hesitate to recommend this one. (There are also way too many points of view -- hero, heroine, his boss, her boss, the 2 bad guys -- so hero & heroine don't get as much page time as they deserve. Which might have fleshed out the characters more.)

[Peggy Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story of Keeli and Spencer trying to capture a murderer and Spencer does not like beautiful Keeli being his bodyguard and acts like a chauvinist . The killer is very dangerous and several attempts are made on their lives.Will they survive and their unborn baby.This book was a real page turner.

[Sandy Humber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This page turner will keep you guessing with the fast paced action of Lisa Childs latest suspense. It's got secrets, romance, betrayal, and mystery all wrapped up into this story. It's definitely a must read!!

[Harlequin Books]

Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Suspense
Miniseries
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