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One celebrity diva in trouble. Three overprotective bodyguards determined to keep her safe. As one of the world’s most hated celebrities, I’m used to unwanted attention. But when I wake up one morning to find a mysterious man has broken into my house, I know I need security, fast. Enter “The Angels”, my three ex-military bodyguards: Glen, the Scottish sweetheart with the scarred face and gentle hands. Kenta, the long-haired soldier with the tattooed skin and secretive smile. And Matt, the blue-eyed, bad-tempered leader haunted by his military past. Having three gorgeous men guarding me 24-7 sounds like a dream come true, but it turns out to be a nightmare. They’re always here, watching me. Caring for me. Protecting me. They tell me to ignore them and go about my business, but I can’t even think with them so close. The spark is too intense. On top of that, we don’t get on. They think I’m a demanding diva. I think they’re overdramatic. When a trip to America sends the guys’ protective instincts into overdrive, the sizzling tension between us finally breaks, and I learn my bodyguards’ butterfly-inducing secret: they want me. All three of them. Meanwhile, my stalker’s behaviour is becoming more and more alarming. He’s photographing me through windows and following me in the shadows. With the premiere for my next movie coming up, will my three bodyguards be able to keep me safe from his clutches? Or will my terrifying pursuer finally get his deadly way?
Publication Year: 2022
There's definitely been no lack of steam in this book, as expected from Lily Gold. I like the set up here, following a celebrity main female character who needs to hire security because she's both famous and has a creepy stalker. Two main points that annoy me: 1) I feel like Briar actually is pretty annoying; her persona is this diva/bitchy spoiled celebrity but underneath she's actually so sweet-- except I don't think she's all that sweet? I think there are hidden depths, and that she's very moral and not mean to be mean, but I think she is entitled and bossy and demanding and sometimes kinda bitchy. And sometimes that grates. Plus, she uses 0000% sense with regards to her stalker, it was so obviously the wrong thing to do/say and that was so striking as to almost be a plot hole. 2) There have been zero concerns nor discussions about everyone sleeping together. Yes, the guys have a history of sharing, but other than brief mention of condoms there's nothing. No discussions of ethics re: she's their client and the protectee, no comments on if this ~compromises their focus, nothing about any future or plans or emotions? AKA, the romance just feels very thrown together, and I'm not feeling similar vital components as some of Gold's others, where the characters each have baggage that is then addressed over the course of the relationship/book.
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