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Bodyguards in Love #1
Brier's Bargain
Book one in the Bodyguards in Love Series
Love is always special, but when you're a thirty-six year old man experiencing it for the first time, it's everything.After spending his entire life in a hospital, Brier Blackstone is finally free to become the person he's always wanted to be. With the men of Three Partners Protection Agency as role models, how can he go wrong? And falling in love with bodyguard Jackson Benoit, is a dream come true, but the dream becomes a nightmare when Jackie is gravely injured in the line of duty. Feeling helpless, Brier makes a promise to God in exchange for his lover's life. One he intends to keep no matter what.Jackie Benoit cherishes the love he's found with Brier. When his new lover insists on testifying against a violent man from his past in order to fulfill a promise, Jackie has no choice but try to stop him. If that doesn't work, Jackie will protect Brier with everything at his disposal.
Love is always special, but when you're a thirty-six year old man experiencing it for the first time, it's everything.After spending his entire life in a hospital, Brier Blackstone is finally free to become the person he's always wanted to be. With the men of Three Partners Protection Agency as role models, how can he go wrong? And falling in love with bodyguard Jackson Benoit, is a dream come true, but the dream becomes a nightmare when Jackie is gravely injured in the line of duty. Feeling helpless, Brier makes a promise to God in exchange for his lover's life. One he intends to keep no matter what.Jackie Benoit cherishes the love he's found with Brier. When his new lover insists on testifying against a violent man from his past in order to fulfill a promise, Jackie has no choice but try to stop him. If that doesn't work, Jackie will protect Brier with everything at his disposal.
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First published October 19, 2009
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November 9, 2009
There are several things that went through my mind when I read Brier’s Bargain by Carol Lynne. I was excited to see that it wasn’t going to be a ménage based relationship, and the premise looked interesting because Brier is mentally challenged. I hate to admit that Carol does stick her neck out there when it comes to writing about less than perfect heroes. She has a way of making me feel for them and have a special place in my heart for them because they are so unique and heartfelt.
The story was good. I liked Brier and Jackie. I thought that some of the issues they go through as far as Brier needing to be more independent for himself and from his brother was very realistic. Jackie was very good with Brier. He is encouraging without pushing him too hard and it was obvious that they really loved each other throughout the book.
The problem I had with the book is when I bought the book from Total E-bound books; it was listed as first in a series. There isn’t any indication that this book continues from another series from another publisher. If I had known this I wouldn’t have read it out of context like I did. From the first chapter I felt somewhat lost. It’s obvious that there was a lot going on before Brier and Jackie’s story and I felt like I was always one step behind because I hadn’t read the previous book. I thought this was somewhat unfair. It took away from the story and I was disappointed because I was lost throughout the book.
What stinks is I really love a series and I really liked this book. I just hate being left behind.
This book is hard to rate. I liked Brier and Jackie, but I would have enjoyed them much more if I hadn’t been lost on and off throughout the book. I decided to rate it a 3 because of that. I’m planning on trying to find the first book, Bram’s story, and read it (if it’s not a ménage) and maybe after I read it, I’ll change my rating. I do think that Total E-Bound publishing should have let readers be aware that the Bodyguard series is a spinoff of another one, but that is just my opinion.
January 2, 2021
I loved loved this book. I read it too fast...I loved Brier he was too sweet...
May 14, 2010
Another new series from one of my must read authors, BRIER’S BARGAIN is the first book in the Bodyguard In Love series and I am totally loving this book.
This book is a spin off of the Men In Love series and it starts off with Brier’s crack at love and happiness. If you have not read any of the series before you will definitely be at a disadvantage – because Brier comes with baggage and issues and without going into too much detail lets just say Brier is emotionally challenged and as big and lovable as he is, he will never be the man that his brother Bram is.
This is where this books starts because Jackie is the man that Brier has set his heart on and luckily for him Jackie returns his feeling one hundred and fifty percent. Jackie is a bodyguard and knows that some risk are part and parcel of his trade. When he is hurt in the line of duty everyone in their zeal to protect Brier from the stress of the situation hides it from him.
When Brier finds out he does not take it well and make his own pack with the big man himself. Brier’s wish is granted and Jackie comes home to him and Brier is all set to take on the new and more optimistic Jackie and help him through this rough period.
Then when all seems to be going well – a period from Briers past rushes into his preset and once again all those around him band together and want only to protect him as usual – Brier knows that if he is going to be the man that Jackie needs he has to face up to his responsibility and do the right thing.
Ms . Lynne is just one of those author that you either love or hate – for me it’s all love, even when I am not happy with the offering. BRIER’S BARGAIN deals not only with the fact that Jackie, a healthy and Hearty young man has been dealt a tremendous blow and is dealing with it with in a sterling manner – I have not read a book with this sort of attitude to a physical disability in a long time… and I thought it was dealt with in a timely manner.
Brier is actually the main protag of this story, he is liked, he is loved and he is the first one to admit he is not all there and I loved him all the more for that. Brier’s heart is like a open book and his selflessness is something else to see, however the biggest plus for Brier is his sense of responsibility – it goes beyond anything his man, his brother or his friends realises.
Lynne's tackles some stereotypical mindset and gave not only Brier but Jackie even issues to push this book along and really made me look at both men differently. That said there are some convenient scenes that could have benefit from some issues, but these were few and far between and did not turn me off the story..
Fans of Lynne – I am sure you have either read it or you are chomping at the bit to start reading, new readers, yeah you can start with this one, but as said before you need to read at least the last two books of the Men in Love series to get up to speed on Briers back history.
This book is a spin off of the Men In Love series and it starts off with Brier’s crack at love and happiness. If you have not read any of the series before you will definitely be at a disadvantage – because Brier comes with baggage and issues and without going into too much detail lets just say Brier is emotionally challenged and as big and lovable as he is, he will never be the man that his brother Bram is.
This is where this books starts because Jackie is the man that Brier has set his heart on and luckily for him Jackie returns his feeling one hundred and fifty percent. Jackie is a bodyguard and knows that some risk are part and parcel of his trade. When he is hurt in the line of duty everyone in their zeal to protect Brier from the stress of the situation hides it from him.
When Brier finds out he does not take it well and make his own pack with the big man himself. Brier’s wish is granted and Jackie comes home to him and Brier is all set to take on the new and more optimistic Jackie and help him through this rough period.
Then when all seems to be going well – a period from Briers past rushes into his preset and once again all those around him band together and want only to protect him as usual – Brier knows that if he is going to be the man that Jackie needs he has to face up to his responsibility and do the right thing.
Ms . Lynne is just one of those author that you either love or hate – for me it’s all love, even when I am not happy with the offering. BRIER’S BARGAIN deals not only with the fact that Jackie, a healthy and Hearty young man has been dealt a tremendous blow and is dealing with it with in a sterling manner – I have not read a book with this sort of attitude to a physical disability in a long time… and I thought it was dealt with in a timely manner.
Brier is actually the main protag of this story, he is liked, he is loved and he is the first one to admit he is not all there and I loved him all the more for that. Brier’s heart is like a open book and his selflessness is something else to see, however the biggest plus for Brier is his sense of responsibility – it goes beyond anything his man, his brother or his friends realises.
Lynne's tackles some stereotypical mindset and gave not only Brier but Jackie even issues to push this book along and really made me look at both men differently. That said there are some convenient scenes that could have benefit from some issues, but these were few and far between and did not turn me off the story..
Fans of Lynne – I am sure you have either read it or you are chomping at the bit to start reading, new readers, yeah you can start with this one, but as said before you need to read at least the last two books of the Men in Love series to get up to speed on Briers back history.
July 30, 2017
It was an OK read, but nothing special...
It was a little bit hard to follow the story sometimes. Generally it took off as if in the middle of the action... :(
Although it can be read as a stand-alone, I later learnt that you should read at least 2 last books in another series by this author: https://www.goodreads.com/series/4596... to be able to fully enjoy this one. I guess the MCs of Brier's Bargain were already introduced in Tortured Souls as some minor characters.
Nevertheless, it was't so difficult to read for me to DNF it and come back to those 2 previous books first.
It also ended up sort of in the middle of the plot twist - we don't know how Brier's story finishes, whether was finally brought to justice or not?
I suppose I need to read Jared's story, Seb's Surrender to find that out.
Generally, the plot was somehow surreal - I couldn't believe that both MCs (one with serious mental issues, the other with an amputated leg) could act like that - carelessly sometimes, or as if there was nothing wrong with them! And I'm not saying this to underestimate or offend dissabled people (or book MCs) but it just didn't sound like REAL LIFE. (And I'm sorry but I tend to compare books with mentally challenged MCs with my beloved Ethan, Who Loved Carter - and I know it's wrong of me :( but I can't help it).
All in all, it was a short, hot read - with a lot of smut but, IMHO, it doesn't have much to do with RL. Though I liked Brier and Jackie very much ;)
It was a little bit hard to follow the story sometimes. Generally it took off as if in the middle of the action... :(
Although it can be read as a stand-alone, I later learnt that you should read at least 2 last books in another series by this author: https://www.goodreads.com/series/4596... to be able to fully enjoy this one. I guess the MCs of Brier's Bargain were already introduced in Tortured Souls as some minor characters.
Nevertheless, it was't so difficult to read for me to DNF it and come back to those 2 previous books first.
It also ended up sort of in the middle of the plot twist - we don't know how Brier's story finishes, whether was finally brought to justice or not?
I suppose I need to read Jared's story, Seb's Surrender to find that out.
Generally, the plot was somehow surreal - I couldn't believe that both MCs (one with serious mental issues, the other with an amputated leg) could act like that - carelessly sometimes, or as if there was nothing wrong with them! And I'm not saying this to underestimate or offend dissabled people (or book MCs) but it just didn't sound like REAL LIFE. (And I'm sorry but I tend to compare books with mentally challenged MCs with my beloved Ethan, Who Loved Carter - and I know it's wrong of me :( but I can't help it).
All in all, it was a short, hot read - with a lot of smut but, IMHO, it doesn't have much to do with RL. Though I liked Brier and Jackie very much ;)
September 9, 2011
I am very very conflicted about this one. On one hand I think it was interesting to see a character with a disability trying to handle with it - I'm thinking of Brier, obviously. There was a sort of Forrest-Gump-ness that was cute at times. On the other hand the author made him super-gorgeous, and I don't think it was needed to make us love the character or understand why Jackie was in love with him. I think the slowness of the writing was a reflection of Brier's way of grasping what was happening around him, but the author failed to change gear when she told the story in Jackie's point of view.
I think it's a book that was courageous enough to deal with a mentally challenged character, but not enough to renounce to his physical awesomeness and to give a rounder personality to Jackie, his lover, whose feelings were fundamental in my opinion to see how their relationship could work. I think the problem is that it's a spin-off of another series, so as readers we probably missed what was the most important and interesting part in my opinion: how Jackie and Brier fell in love. Fortunately I didn't have the impression that Jackie was taking advantage of Brier, especially because it's clear that Brier has a lot of people looking out for him.
It could be a very good book, but in my opinion the most engaging parts - Brier's hearing with the FBI, Brier talking to Jackie about the abuse he was a victim of, Brier really complaining with Jackie because he felt his lover didn't want to talk to him about difficult things, Brier and Jackie adapting to Jackie's amputation - were glossed over or happened behind the scenes.
I realize I was probably expecting a whole different book.
I think it's a book that was courageous enough to deal with a mentally challenged character, but not enough to renounce to his physical awesomeness and to give a rounder personality to Jackie, his lover, whose feelings were fundamental in my opinion to see how their relationship could work. I think the problem is that it's a spin-off of another series, so as readers we probably missed what was the most important and interesting part in my opinion: how Jackie and Brier fell in love. Fortunately I didn't have the impression that Jackie was taking advantage of Brier, especially because it's clear that Brier has a lot of people looking out for him.
It could be a very good book, but in my opinion the most engaging parts - Brier's hearing with the FBI, Brier talking to Jackie about the abuse he was a victim of, Brier really complaining with Jackie because he felt his lover didn't want to talk to him about difficult things, Brier and Jackie adapting to Jackie's amputation - were glossed over or happened behind the scenes.
I realize I was probably expecting a whole different book.
August 2, 2019
re-read: August 2019
Rating: 3 stars
I remember liking this book more the first time I read it. I think there two issues that threw me this time around. One, it had been so long since I had read this that I didn’t remember the back story and I really don’t feel like it should be read as a standalone. This book is part of a spin-off series and when you start the book, you are basically plopped down in the middle of an ongoing story. The second is, you are left hanging at the end to the outcome of Brier’s Bargain that the book is named after. I really wanted to know what happened next and didn’t get it. So overall, the book was okay. I probably should go back and read the previous series to get more context or read the next in the series, but just don’t feel motivated enough to do it.
Rating: 3 stars
I remember liking this book more the first time I read it. I think there two issues that threw me this time around. One, it had been so long since I had read this that I didn’t remember the back story and I really don’t feel like it should be read as a standalone. This book is part of a spin-off series and when you start the book, you are basically plopped down in the middle of an ongoing story. The second is, you are left hanging at the end to the outcome of Brier’s Bargain that the book is named after. I really wanted to know what happened next and didn’t get it. So overall, the book was okay. I probably should go back and read the previous series to get more context or read the next in the series, but just don’t feel motivated enough to do it.
August 18, 2010
This was a really sweet read. Carol has an amazing way with her writing that seems to allow me to get into her characters minds regardless of their mental or physical handicaps.
In this book, Brier a young man damaged by the abuse of both his father and those in the medical industry entrusted to his care, falls in love with Jackie, a body guard who loses one of his legs very early on in the story. Both men have their own demons and handicaps to cope with, yet manage to love one another ardently.
When Jackie is first hurt, Brier goes into a church and makes a bargain with God. Thus, the title of the book. The bargain is that if he brings Jackie back to him alive, he’ll help put the main man responsible for his abuse in the mental hospital in jail. This bargain ends up becoming a bit more involved than Brier originally thought, as many bargains with God do. Bringing about a series of events that eventually leads to Brier facing the man who harmed him and saving a fellow victim.
I was captivated by Brier’s character in particular and how he struggled with his mental handicap, yet didn’t really allow it to hinder his life in any major ways. Strength like that, even in a protagonist of a book is always inspiring.
I’m definitely looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
In this book, Brier a young man damaged by the abuse of both his father and those in the medical industry entrusted to his care, falls in love with Jackie, a body guard who loses one of his legs very early on in the story. Both men have their own demons and handicaps to cope with, yet manage to love one another ardently.
When Jackie is first hurt, Brier goes into a church and makes a bargain with God. Thus, the title of the book. The bargain is that if he brings Jackie back to him alive, he’ll help put the main man responsible for his abuse in the mental hospital in jail. This bargain ends up becoming a bit more involved than Brier originally thought, as many bargains with God do. Bringing about a series of events that eventually leads to Brier facing the man who harmed him and saving a fellow victim.
I was captivated by Brier’s character in particular and how he struggled with his mental handicap, yet didn’t really allow it to hinder his life in any major ways. Strength like that, even in a protagonist of a book is always inspiring.
I’m definitely looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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January 14, 2011I have mixed feelings about this story for reasons outlined in other reviews. What really kept me reading, though, was the character of Brier. It’s rare to find a character with serious learning difficulties and mental health issues as the hero in a romance, and I was touched by Carol Lynne’s portrait of a man trying to prove to the world that he was an adult and capable of making his own decisions. Brier has a simple outlook on life, but takes an infectious joy in the little details, and it was easy to see why Jackie loved him. This aspect of the story resonated strongly with me not only because it is an issue I am concerned with for my daughter’s future, but because I have worked with adults with learning difficulties and I can appreciate how hurt they feel when the rest of the world protects them so much they end up not being able to lead a normal life. I genuinely felt for Brier, and for Jackie who had to deal with Brier’s twin brother not including him in important decision-making about his boyfriend’s future.
In short, if you are interested in the sound of Brier’s dilemma and want a fast paced, easy read, then this could be for you.
In short, if you are interested in the sound of Brier’s dilemma and want a fast paced, easy read, then this could be for you.
March 7, 2010
Argh.
My problem with Carol's stories is that she has fabulous ideas, but never takes the time to flesh out the stories. These could be great, but they end up being frustrating and make me feel mad I spent money on them.
The book is too dependent on a huge series of back stories. To the point of being almost an unintelligible mess without having knowledge of what has gone before. The characters tip between angsty and melodramatic and not in a good way. I wanted to love Brier but was so confused and frustrated (from the very first page of the book) with having to backtrack almost two whole series of books to get to who he and the rest of the characters were... I wanted to throw my computer across the room.
I want to enjoy this author and further, this series, but I just can't.
My problem with Carol's stories is that she has fabulous ideas, but never takes the time to flesh out the stories. These could be great, but they end up being frustrating and make me feel mad I spent money on them.
The book is too dependent on a huge series of back stories. To the point of being almost an unintelligible mess without having knowledge of what has gone before. The characters tip between angsty and melodramatic and not in a good way. I wanted to love Brier but was so confused and frustrated (from the very first page of the book) with having to backtrack almost two whole series of books to get to who he and the rest of the characters were... I wanted to throw my computer across the room.
I want to enjoy this author and further, this series, but I just can't.
October 12, 2010
A short read but it still it captivated me right away. I really fell for Brier and though I cringed every once and a while at some of the things he said, I think he was written well and he definitely pulled at every single motherly instinct and heartstring that I have. I just wanted to scoop him up and put him in my pocket to keep him safe, much the same way Bram and Jackie wanted to. I think he and Jackie are fantastic together and putting aside his mental difficulties, he has to be one of the sweetest, most caring, beautiful characters I’ve ever read. I believe he grew tremendously from his first appearance to the end of this book and I’ll remember his character for a long time.
January 14, 2013
What a sweet story about a man who is a little mentally disabled from childhood abuse and his boyfriend who is disabled in the line of duty. I loved Brier from the start. He is such a sweetheart and kind soul. I was happy to see they way he and Jackie were together. They make a nice couple and Jackie really seems to appreciate and love Brier.
As I read this, I remembered hearing there was another series I should have read previously. All along, I felt as though I was missing part of the story and would have really enjoyed seeing how Jackie and Brier came to be a couple. I'll definitely be going back to read the Men in Love series to catch up.
As I read this, I remembered hearing there was another series I should have read previously. All along, I felt as though I was missing part of the story and would have really enjoyed seeing how Jackie and Brier came to be a couple. I'll definitely be going back to read the Men in Love series to catch up.
October 8, 2010
I loved Brier. His struggle to work past his mental challenges and be the best man he could be, made him a hero that I'll never forget.
February 6, 2011
I just Loved Brier...
He was a great character and I hope he is in the rest of the series
He was a great character and I hope he is in the rest of the series
July 13, 2016
This book was excellent I am alway careful when I read/hear anything about a relationship between a "normal" person and one who is mentally challenged. Carol Lynne met the challenges needed to make this story work as it is clear that Jackie loves brier and wants what is best for Brier.
I highly recommend this book.
I highly recommend this book.
July 22, 2012
For once this book was exactly what I expected. Shallow characters which were completely exchangeable, a lot of men where you just know that the next books will be about them falling in love and a plot that lacked creativity but had a lot sex scenes to fill pages. Although it seems to be the first book in a series you get bits and pieces of events that ly in the past (or present) where you know you have to read another series by this author to understand what is going on. So why not keep the characters in the other series? Why create a new one? Just because everybody is a bodyguard? Well, then I would change that to get a little more variety.
Then, of course, there had to be a lot of hurt/comfort. Although I liked Brier and his way to more independence it's more attributed to my weakness for simple or mentally challenged characters. All the other men in this book were just soft imitations of real life men. And you get the feeling that every men working for this bodyguard agency has to be gay so he can find his soul mate and own story. I think in english you call that a gay Harlequin novel.
And of course there has to be rape and abuse in the past of one or (even better!) a few characters because that is the only conflict someone who writes endless series about people falling dramatically in love can think of. I could go on and on about what I didn't like about this book but there is really no point.
The good thing is when you like books like this it is an easy fast read and my second star is for the character of Brier because, like I said, I have a weakness for such characters but otherwise I didn't really care.
Then, of course, there had to be a lot of hurt/comfort. Although I liked Brier and his way to more independence it's more attributed to my weakness for simple or mentally challenged characters. All the other men in this book were just soft imitations of real life men. And you get the feeling that every men working for this bodyguard agency has to be gay so he can find his soul mate and own story. I think in english you call that a gay Harlequin novel.
And of course there has to be rape and abuse in the past of one or (even better!) a few characters because that is the only conflict someone who writes endless series about people falling dramatically in love can think of. I could go on and on about what I didn't like about this book but there is really no point.
The good thing is when you like books like this it is an easy fast read and my second star is for the character of Brier because, like I said, I have a weakness for such characters but otherwise I didn't really care.
September 8, 2014
I enjoyed this book but I was a little icked by Brier's disability. I guess if he could drive he wasn't too disabled but sometimes the comments that he made, made it seem like he was very childlike. Also the fact that he had lived in a mental institution since he was a child made it a little wierd that he had an sexual relationship with Jackie. I think if it were a situation where he had been injured as an adult, it wouldn't have been wierd because he would have been someone who had been an adult, who knew things as an adult and thought like an adult but who had just been injured. Aside from my discomfort over their sexual relationship, it was a good book and a nice set up for the rest of the books in the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 3, 2013
This was such an endearing read. It was almost painful at times, to see how his disability affected him and the way people acted and treated him (not with cruelty, but rather, as if he wouldn't understand), but Brier is such a pure, beautiful soul, I found my heart aching almost with pride even at the way he acted at times. He's such an exquisitely drawn character, with a wonderful attitude, heart and soul and I love the people surrounding him as well.
The story itself wasn't exactly heart throbbing or gripping, but it spoke volumes of courage, acceptance and also overcoming obstacles in life (i.e his disability).
The story itself wasn't exactly heart throbbing or gripping, but it spoke volumes of courage, acceptance and also overcoming obstacles in life (i.e his disability).
March 20, 2010
I loved this book which tells the story of two of the characters in Men in Love: Brier and Jackie.
They don't have an easy relationship and need to deal with their past (and Brier's promise) before they can explore their future. The emotional intensity of their love and the uncomplicated way Brier has of looking at the world fascinated me.
A real winner, as far as I am concerned, and a great start for this new series!
They don't have an easy relationship and need to deal with their past (and Brier's promise) before they can explore their future. The emotional intensity of their love and the uncomplicated way Brier has of looking at the world fascinated me.
A real winner, as far as I am concerned, and a great start for this new series!
December 7, 2014
Brier me ha parecido un personaje super tierno!!! Y por eso mismo es que se ve que su amor es tan verdadero, se ve que su compañero, Jackie, es todo para él y sucede lo mismo al revés, ya que Jackie lo ama más que a nada, aunque a veces es un poquito protector demás.
La narrativa de Carol siempre me ha gustado y este libro no ha sido la excepción, a pesar de que no me haya encantado completamente, creo que es una saga totalmente recomendable para los amantes del género.
La narrativa de Carol siempre me ha gustado y este libro no ha sido la excepción, a pesar de que no me haya encantado completamente, creo que es una saga totalmente recomendable para los amantes del género.
January 17, 2012
Really enjoyed this book!
I loved how Brier's mental handicap was portrayed: without glossing out some issues, but still like it isn't something determining his character and his entire life.
I'd like to read about how Brier and Jackie first met and started their relationship, but since it's not strictly m/m, I won't :/
I loved how Brier's mental handicap was portrayed: without glossing out some issues, but still like it isn't something determining his character and his entire life.
I'd like to read about how Brier and Jackie first met and started their relationship, but since it's not strictly m/m, I won't :/
October 23, 2009
Giving the rating I had should tell you already what I thought of the book. I was impressed. So this is more of a request than a rating... I want to read Seb's and Jarod's story. I know they're going to end up together. Call it a hunch :laughs:
July 21, 2010
I must confess that I am a *wee* bit uncomfortable with the romance here, because of Brier's mental capacity. It does make me squirm a little, and not in a good way. That said, Brier is a total sweetheart and absolutley deserves the best in life and love. A sweet tale.
February 19, 2016
Re-reading: 18 February 2016
Who couldn't help but love Brier? Nice story; I really enjoyed it. I liked Brier's strength in standing up to his abuser to protect another victim.
Now, I have another series to read. [happy sigh]
Who couldn't help but love Brier? Nice story; I really enjoyed it. I liked Brier's strength in standing up to his abuser to protect another victim.
Now, I have another series to read. [happy sigh]
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December 23, 2010I didn't get very far in this, because reading a romance from the point of view of someone who seems to have a mental age of about 6 makes me seriously uncomfortable. Possibly the author does something really wonderful with it, but I just can't go there.
June 19, 2011
I gave 4 Stars because it's a great premise and I really love Brier. I should have taken off a star (but I didn't) because I was lost occasionally since there apparently is an intense back story in another series - Men in Love. Wish I'd known that going in.
November 17, 2009
I seem to be on the outer here, but I just didn't take to this one
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June 14, 2013Another great price drop! 81% off, only $0.99 at Amazon and ARe!
November 1, 2021
A short book about love overcoming anything from mental illness to physical disabilities. Brier is finally to be who he wants to be, when his boyfriend is injured in the line of duty as a bodyguard. When Jackie comes home, Brier insists that he can take care of Jackie's injuries, but his brother Bram is still treating him with kid gloves.
A cute and quick read, I enjoyed both Brier and Jackie as well as the relationship between the two.
A cute and quick read, I enjoyed both Brier and Jackie as well as the relationship between the two.
April 18, 2024
My favorite Author
Carol Lynne always delivers a good read. I believe she is a master at romantic storytelling and will always be at the top of my list for a relaxing day of reading. This was one of my favorite books when I was first getting into this genre and I've since read most everything she has written. You cannot go wrong with Carol Lynne!
Carol Lynne always delivers a good read. I believe she is a master at romantic storytelling and will always be at the top of my list for a relaxing day of reading. This was one of my favorite books when I was first getting into this genre and I've since read most everything she has written. You cannot go wrong with Carol Lynne!
June 16, 2024
2.5 stars
I understand this book is the start of a spin-off series, but there was a huge amount of telling me what happened before the beginning of the book throughout. The relationship between Briar and Jackie is good, but I really felt like everyone was a cardboard cutout. I doubt I'll read more of this series or the one it spun off from.
I understand this book is the start of a spin-off series, but there was a huge amount of telling me what happened before the beginning of the book throughout. The relationship between Briar and Jackie is good, but I really felt like everyone was a cardboard cutout. I doubt I'll read more of this series or the one it spun off from.
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