The Protector
by N.L. Gassert
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Author: N.L. GassertEdition: Paperback
Published: 2008-01-18
ISBN: 0971708967
Number of pages: 191
Publisher: Seventh Window Publications
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Book Review: Who's Protecting Whom?
Summary: 4 Stars
Great first book, good and fun read. Several good reviews already written, so I won't try to go into too much detail about the story. Good romance line between huge hunk of alpha male security specialist (Mason) and a pampered, abused rich kid (Soren), who has to grow up quickly, make some horrendous decisions (killed twice to protect someone else), see some horrible situations, fall in unexpected love, get the crap beaten out of him multiple times, avoid being killed, ... you get the picture. The book is a romance, when the guys can find time to be romantic between trying to survive the mystery/action thriller going on around and among them. Wow. The action never stopped.
I gave the book four stars instead of five (wish I could do four and a half) because the author didn't give the romance story enough space/room to really grow in the most credible way. She should have used about half again as much space (i.e., about 250-300 pages, instead of 190) and given the guys a bit more time alone together to talk, get acquainted and fall in love in a somewhat more conventional way, etc., before having to deal with the other plotlines in the story.
Still, she did a good job of juggling at least three different plotlines and interweaving them in such a way as to keep this reader's attention riveted. I echo the sentiments of another reviewer who hopes for a sequel with Mason and Soren (opposites in almost every way), say a few years down the road, to see if they can keep together or if they end up driving each other crazy. Well worth the time to read and enjoy.
Summary of The Protector
Soren Buchanan no longer wishes to work for his father, crime boss James Buchanan, nor does he want to continue his relationship with the dangerous and sexy Jolina Miciano. But Jolina has connections that would make James Buchanan more powerful than he already is. Unwilling to be a pawn in his father's game, Soren decides to stop seeing Jolina even if it means having to suffer through one of his father's vicious beatings. Beaten and bruised for his defiance, Soren flees to the FBI for help.Mason Ward, former US Army Ranger and security specialist, lives a quiet life on a house boat docked off the island of Guam. Despite his lack of companionship, Mason believes he is living the life he's always wanted. Then a job comes Mason's way, one that will turn his life upside down: hide Soren Buchanan.
Hiding Soren Buchanan should be easy money, but not for Mason. Soren is young, seductive and lacking the type of discipline that doesn't leave bruises. It doesn't help that Soren's physical presence brings up desires Mason would rather not feel about a mobster's son. Now Mason has to keep his mind on his job while being chased by thugs sent to bring Soren Buchanan home...dead or alive.
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