The Bodyguard & Ms. Jones

Beth Davis #1

by Susan Mallery

THE BIG, BAD BODYGUARD AND THE SUBURBAN MOM

Dangerous Mike Blackburne took a bullet—bravely. Made a four-story nosedive—manfully. But recuperate in—shudder—the suburbs? That unnerved the big, bad bodyguard....

Thank heaven for Ms. Cindy Jones. The angelic schoolmarm and her two winsome kids shepherded Mike through a minefield of local busybodies and backyard barbecues. Then they ambushed his heart along the way, making him crave childish cuddles...and womanly kisses. Whoa! Mike belonged in the shadows, not this world of sunshine and love. Yet now that he'd discovered paradise...how could he ever give it up?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published November 1, 1995

About the author

#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming and humorous novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship, romance. She's best known for putting nuanced characters into emotionally complex, real-life situations with twists that surprise readers to laughter. Because Susan is passionate about animal welfare, pets play a big role in her books. Beloved by millions of readers worldwide, her books have been translated into 28 languages.

Critics have dubbed Mallery "the new queen of romantic fiction." (Walmart) Booklist says, "Romance novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and RT Book Reviews puts her "in a class by herself!" It's no wonder that her books have spent more than 200 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list.

Although Susan majored in Accounting, she never worked as an accountant because she was published straight out of college with two books the same month. Sixteen prolific years and seventy-four books later, she hit the New York Times bestsellers list for the first time with Accidentally Yours in 2008. She made many appearances in the Top 10 before (finally) hitting #1 in 2015 with Thrill Me, the twentieth book in her most popular series, the Fool's Gold romances, and the fourth of five books released that year.

Susan lives in Washington state with her husband, two ragdoll cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Her heart for animals has led Susan to become an active supporter of the Seattle Humane Society. Visit Susan online at www.SusanMallery.com.

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the way Mike had to learn about the suburbs. Being a bodyguard, most of his assignments were in elite and exotic places, so the suburbs nearly frightened him to death. I have to admit if I lived in Cindy's neighborhood, I would have been frightened, too. Cindy and her children are used to it, and Mike tries to take up the slack left by their dad who made the middle-aged mistake of leaving his wife and kids and marrying a much younger woman. A little repetitive in explaining why Cindy and Mike are the way they are, but otherwise an enjoyable read.

[Etta Ramos · Rating 1 out of 5]

T,his is irritating please leave me alone I have not read this book you have skirt given n me time I have only read a few pages.

Haven't read it yet
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[Emily Higgins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bodyguard Mile Blackburn is injured on the job. He is recuperating at his sister's house while his sister is overseas. Next door neighbor, Cindy Jones has agreed to look after Mike until he is back on his feet. Mike finds it hard to adjust to suburban life, since he has never experienced it before. He finds himself beginning to like Cindy and her two children.

[Susannah Carleton · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars. A good story about a loner and a divorcée with two children who find they have more in common than either one of them expected, including love for each other and her children.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I prefer updated cover

[Cathy Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and fun...just like all of her other books.

[Marcia Haskell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can friendship lead to love?

I enjoyed this story about the man who believed he didn't know what love was and even if he knew - his gut told him that no one, but his sister could ever care about him. When he is recuperating from a gunshot he meets a neighbor who decides to take care of him and introduce him to Texas suburbs. He not only forms a friendship with her but he starts caring for her children and they start caring for him. As the story progresses the richness that Susan Mallory demonstrates about small town life and the friendships there comes shining through. I thoroughly enjoyed this ebook.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Bodyguard

I loved this book. It's a story about an injured bodyguard going to his sister's house to heal, meeting the next door neighbor, and falling in love.

[Ofelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book. Glad Mike was able to find a place where he could call home and be loved. A must read.

[Kobie · Rating 2 out of 5]

at 47%, I am DNFing. it was interesting up until the local women begin acting ridiculously. then the hero asks the heroine to be a pretend girlfriend. well, that's just silly.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed it! Nice afternoon read (183 pages on my Nook) Very sweet characters.

[Danny L Walling · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a LOVE story

This is the first book I have read that was romantic the whole time. No breaking up, no leaving for years and no millionaires. Just love between Mike and

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

A mild preview of "Desperate Housewives" with a sexy hero unconscious of his handsomeness.