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bdzimmerman15's review
5.0
The Billionaire Needs A Bodyguard is an adult romance novel written by Ravina Hilliard. It follows the story of Lex, a personal bodyguard who is commissioned to pose as an escort to protect the CEO of a company working on a merger in Copenhagen. But, will he find her more interesting than just an escort? This book was absolutely stunning. It was fast paced, full of enemies to lovers romance with twists and turns. Lex and Michael, or should I say Sasha, create an interesting dynamic as he looks down upon her profession. But, as the days in Copenhagen continue their relationships grows, jealously starts to arise between the two. As the trip starts to come to an end, Michael realizes his feelings for Sasha (Lex). But, he confronts her with information he deems accurate and while it’s close, she becomes afraid to tell him her real motives and pushes him away. But do they end up together? You’ll have to read it to find out!
stephy66's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
rida_reads's review
2.0
The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard is a story about a self-made billionaire named Michael - handsome, charismatic, married and divorced once and now does not believe in having long-lasting relationships. His company is going through a merger with a Danish firm and for that he needs to go to Copenhagen and woo the CEO and the Danish ambassador. But there's a catch - the ambassador's wife, Ivana, is pursuing Michael and does not know how to take no for an answer. So, he decides to hire an escort to pose as his girlfriend on the Copenhagen trip. Additionally, someone sends a death threat to Michael but he does not take it seriously. So, his security team hire a bodyguard through an agency with the help of MI5. Enters Alexandra aka Lex, a naive, under-confident girl, but with great observational, organizational, and managerial skills. Also, apparently she's great at her work too.
The storyline seemed very promising to me at first and I was intrigued. I really wanted to know more about these characters and the synopsis had me on my toes. But it was a long downward spiral for me, for at least 80% of the book. The way Michael treats her, even if she's an escort and a gold-digger at that, does not sit well with me. Their fights, their reasonings, I just couldn't wrap my head around it. Also, the girl is an escort and yet, Michael showed extreme jealousy and in today's time and age, real couples don't show such extreme signs of jealousy and possessiveness. During the remaining 20% of the book, the author really tried to redeem the characters and she succeeded to a certain extent. She managed to wrap up a lot of things that were dwindling in front of my eyes throughout the book, and I am greatful. However, some things were just plain inexcusable.
Some snippets of my experience:
Half way through the book, Lex discovers she is in love with Michael but I just don't get it. He has done nothing but taunt her and insult her. Yes, sure he was good to her in bed but that's just limited to sex. The author hasn't even developed Michael's character enough that we see any good side of him that will make Lex fall for him. There's chemistry between them, sure. But I wish the author had built his character enough so we knew certain characteristics of him for Lex to fall in love with him.
In one incident, Michael is asking Lex to be with him apart from their arrangement, he's asking her to be his girlfriend but Lex uses his past against him saying that "you don't have a great track record. Most of your relationships don't last more than a few weeks." This did not sit well with me. Because if Michael, or anyone for that matter, knows that a relationship is not going anywhere, he surely has a right to break it off and not be in it and make it toxic.
She goes on to say that she can't be with him. When he asks why, she says, "if you don't already know then you wouldn't understand even if I tried to explain it."
What??? Communicate woman. Please. Communicate.
Also, I give 1 extra star for the monologue Lex gives Michael at the airport. But then again, if she sees him to have all the flaws, what made her fall in love with him?
The author did try to address all these problems in the end of the book, like I said, and it did redeem the story for me, but only to a certain extent.
The storyline seemed very promising to me at first and I was intrigued. I really wanted to know more about these characters and the synopsis had me on my toes. But it was a long downward spiral for me, for at least 80% of the book. The way Michael treats her, even if she's an escort and a gold-digger at that, does not sit well with me. Their fights, their reasonings, I just couldn't wrap my head around it. Also, the girl is an escort and yet, Michael showed extreme jealousy and in today's time and age, real couples don't show such extreme signs of jealousy and possessiveness. During the remaining 20% of the book, the author really tried to redeem the characters and she succeeded to a certain extent. She managed to wrap up a lot of things that were dwindling in front of my eyes throughout the book, and I am greatful. However, some things were just plain inexcusable.
Some snippets of my experience:
Half way through the book, Lex discovers she is in love with Michael but I just don't get it. He has done nothing but taunt her and insult her. Yes, sure he was good to her in bed but that's just limited to sex. The author hasn't even developed Michael's character enough that we see any good side of him that will make Lex fall for him. There's chemistry between them, sure. But I wish the author had built his character enough so we knew certain characteristics of him for Lex to fall in love with him.
In one incident, Michael is asking Lex to be with him apart from their arrangement, he's asking her to be his girlfriend but Lex uses his past against him saying that "you don't have a great track record. Most of your relationships don't last more than a few weeks." This did not sit well with me. Because if Michael, or anyone for that matter, knows that a relationship is not going anywhere, he surely has a right to break it off and not be in it and make it toxic.
She goes on to say that she can't be with him. When he asks why, she says, "if you don't already know then you wouldn't understand even if I tried to explain it."
What??? Communicate woman. Please. Communicate.
Also, I give 1 extra star for the monologue Lex gives Michael at the airport. But then again, if she sees him to have all the flaws, what made her fall in love with him?
The author did try to address all these problems in the end of the book, like I said, and it did redeem the story for me, but only to a certain extent.
ania_star's review
4.0
That was so much fun to read. :)
Lex is a private security consultant. She has to pose as an escort to protect billionaire businessman Michael. He refuses to hire a bodyguard, even though his life is in danger, so his head of security implants Lex.
Only none of them count on, is the attraction between them. He is not the nicest to her, because of what he believes she does for a living, but she still can stay away from him. :)
I read it in one sitting, it's definitely a page-turner. :)
Only thing I wasn't a fan of was how fast they got together, I wished it was slower or dragged out. :)
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rainnbooks's review
4.0
Many Thanks to Dawn Hill Publications for the chance to read and review this book. All opinions are expressed voluntarily.
The story has a very unique plot, that of an agent going undercover as an escort to guard the billionaire. Michael Thornton is a moron who coz of a failed marriage has commitment issues but no worries, he is a handsome devil so there’s no dearth of women falling into his bed.
Lex Granger is assigned to be Michael’s bodyguard but the man in question considers all threats against him as harmless and therefore wants no guarding. So, with the help of Kyle, who is head of security team, Lex becomes Sasha White, an escort, a pretend girlfriend to Michael to help him close a deal with the Dutch government.
The first part of the book was slow going and I was not all that keen about Lex’s character. For a security consultant tasked with guarding a man, initial pages were all about Lex forgetting the threats and becoming a puddle under the hands of Michael. But as the story progress, Lex’s intelligence and strength begins to shine thru’ and the pace of the story also accelerates. There were some interesting scenes as Lex confronts Ivana, the ambassador’s wife and handles her adroitly.
I loved how the author has clearly shown Michael’s confusion and his thoughts, not falling for an escort and be swindled, thus his hot and cold approach. Of course, there’s the angst and worries due to whole lots of misconceptions and misunderstandings and assumptions, but the HEA is definitely guaranteed for a reader.
A good solid romance!
This review is published in my blog https://rainnbooks.com/; Amazon India, Goodreads and Twitter.
The story has a very unique plot, that of an agent going undercover as an escort to guard the billionaire. Michael Thornton is a moron who coz of a failed marriage has commitment issues but no worries, he is a handsome devil so there’s no dearth of women falling into his bed.
Lex Granger is assigned to be Michael’s bodyguard but the man in question considers all threats against him as harmless and therefore wants no guarding. So, with the help of Kyle, who is head of security team, Lex becomes Sasha White, an escort, a pretend girlfriend to Michael to help him close a deal with the Dutch government.
The first part of the book was slow going and I was not all that keen about Lex’s character. For a security consultant tasked with guarding a man, initial pages were all about Lex forgetting the threats and becoming a puddle under the hands of Michael. But as the story progress, Lex’s intelligence and strength begins to shine thru’ and the pace of the story also accelerates. There were some interesting scenes as Lex confronts Ivana, the ambassador’s wife and handles her adroitly.
I loved how the author has clearly shown Michael’s confusion and his thoughts, not falling for an escort and be swindled, thus his hot and cold approach. Of course, there’s the angst and worries due to whole lots of misconceptions and misunderstandings and assumptions, but the HEA is definitely guaranteed for a reader.
A good solid romance!
This review is published in my blog https://rainnbooks.com/; Amazon India, Goodreads and Twitter.
vvreads's review
4.0
Give me more!
Surprisingly good! I would read other books from this author.
My takes:
- I loved the bodyguard undercover storyline.
- The 3rd person POV did switch focus between the two main characters. It took time to get used to it. (I normally read stories in 1st person POV.)
- Story centered around emotions instead of money. (Huge plus!)
- I wished for an epilogue! I wanted a ‘two years later’ quick story. Basically, I wanted more of their HEA. It took a while to get there even though it was wrapped up nicely. Give me more!!!
- Book ends at 100%, literally!
- Steamy scenes didn’t diminish her bad a$$, kick butt nature.
*I was contacted by the publisher to review their catalog of books. However, I got this book via KU and have not been given any compensation for my review. All opinions, reviews, and cheesy lines are my own.
Surprisingly good! I would read other books from this author.
My takes:
- I loved the bodyguard undercover storyline.
- The 3rd person POV did switch focus between the two main characters. It took time to get used to it. (I normally read stories in 1st person POV.)
- Story centered around emotions instead of money. (Huge plus!)
- I wished for an epilogue! I wanted a ‘two years later’ quick story. Basically, I wanted more of their HEA. It took a while to get there even though it was wrapped up nicely. Give me more!!!
- Book ends at 100%, literally!
- Steamy scenes didn’t diminish her bad a$$, kick butt nature.
*I was contacted by the publisher to review their catalog of books. However, I got this book via KU and have not been given any compensation for my review. All opinions, reviews, and cheesy lines are my own.
peachykeenreviews's review
3.0
Quick Take
The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard is an entertaining and suspenseful romance novel that keeps the reader company during long nights.
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The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard is an innovative romance between Lex - an undercover bodyguard - and Michael - the man Lex is sworn to protect. I appreciated how the woman, in this case, was written as the protector of the man, rather than having her be the damsel in distress; however, I did find numerous errors with this book. The book is not originally in the English language, which is most likely the cause of the errors I noticed.
I'm a fan of romance, but I don't usually read suspenseful romance novels; therefore, I highly anticipated shaking up my reading tastes with The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard. But upon reading the first few chapters of the novel, I quickly found the characters and plot to be cliche - like something you would see in a Harlequin mass market paperback. While I love Harlequin romance novels as much as the next person, I had hoped for a more substantial storyline and characters with depth who I could relate to and treasure. But quickly into the novel, I began to see numerous spelling and grammar errors that clouded my view of the writing and detracted from my enjoyment of the story. Learning that the book was originally not in English did help me to better understand and enjoy the story.
The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard is the kind of book you pick up at the supermarket and settle down with on a rainy afternoon. I felt like I was having a quick fling with the characters, and I did finish the novel quickly due to the fast pace. Even though I found the characters and plot to be cliche, I still couldn't help but flip the pages. I found an afternoon of enjoyment while reading this novel, and it is a great quick read if you don't have a lot of extra down time. I would just like to see this book go through the editing process again so that the internal errors can be fixed, and the story can be more enjoyable for the reader.
If you are in the mood for a quick, hot romance, then The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard might be a good fit for you. Just be aware that there are grammatical and spelling errors present throughout the book, most likely because it has been translated. This novel provided me with an afternoon of entertainment, but I wish that it would have had more depth so that it would stick with me for days after reading.
The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard is an entertaining and suspenseful romance novel that keeps the reader company during long nights.
Tell Me More
The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard is an innovative romance between Lex - an undercover bodyguard - and Michael - the man Lex is sworn to protect. I appreciated how the woman, in this case, was written as the protector of the man, rather than having her be the damsel in distress; however, I did find numerous errors with this book. The book is not originally in the English language, which is most likely the cause of the errors I noticed.
I'm a fan of romance, but I don't usually read suspenseful romance novels; therefore, I highly anticipated shaking up my reading tastes with The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard. But upon reading the first few chapters of the novel, I quickly found the characters and plot to be cliche - like something you would see in a Harlequin mass market paperback. While I love Harlequin romance novels as much as the next person, I had hoped for a more substantial storyline and characters with depth who I could relate to and treasure. But quickly into the novel, I began to see numerous spelling and grammar errors that clouded my view of the writing and detracted from my enjoyment of the story. Learning that the book was originally not in English did help me to better understand and enjoy the story.
The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard is the kind of book you pick up at the supermarket and settle down with on a rainy afternoon. I felt like I was having a quick fling with the characters, and I did finish the novel quickly due to the fast pace. Even though I found the characters and plot to be cliche, I still couldn't help but flip the pages. I found an afternoon of enjoyment while reading this novel, and it is a great quick read if you don't have a lot of extra down time. I would just like to see this book go through the editing process again so that the internal errors can be fixed, and the story can be more enjoyable for the reader.
If you are in the mood for a quick, hot romance, then The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard might be a good fit for you. Just be aware that there are grammatical and spelling errors present throughout the book, most likely because it has been translated. This novel provided me with an afternoon of entertainment, but I wish that it would have had more depth so that it would stick with me for days after reading.
mreadsbooksnfics's review
4.0
Usually I am able to get through romance quickly and once again, that is the case with this book. I had no idea what to expect when I started, but I could not get enough once I had begun reading this story. The reason was because the premise was so unique. I did not really read the description when I started. I just kind of went in blind and was shocked to find it was a woman who was going to be the bodyguard. At first, I was a little surprised by this. But in the best way possible, women should be the heroes in books as well. It was awesome to see the story was turned around a little bit, with the woman being the one who had to do the saving.
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mafaldat's review
4.0
The Billionaire Needs a Bodyguard by Ravina Hilliard - 4/5 ⭐️
* Disclaimer: I received this book from Dawn Hill Publications in exchange for an honest review. However all opinions are my own and were not influenced by this fact.
Today I bring you a review of this book by Ravina Hilliard, I´ve never read anything by this author but I’m glad I accepted to read and review this book, because I really enjoyed it!
So as you may know I absolutely love romances and if you love short and easy romances with great characters this one is for you! The story focuses on a young woman named Lex that is hired to be the bodyguard of a very sexy, very arrogant billionaire, Michael, however she has to do it whilst she’s undercover.
I don’t wanna give any spoilers, but throughout the novel we really get to know the characters, the writing is really good and we get to see their strengths and weaknesses.
The main thing that caught my eye with this book is the fact that the bodyguard is female, I really enjoyed that, Lex is extremely smart and she stands up for herself. Another thing is the fact that’s she’s described as someone with flaws, average and not perfect, which was very relatable for me.
Michael as an arrogant and cold billionaire was pretty rude at some points, however I loved the way Lex dealt with him.
I would have loved to see more action and drama with the assassin plot, and I felt like the ending was a bit cliche and rushed for my liking.
Also, I don’t think I’ve ever read a book without an epilogue, so I think the author should have added one!
If you’re looking for something you’ll fly through, this ones for you!
* Disclaimer: I received this book from Dawn Hill Publications in exchange for an honest review. However all opinions are my own and were not influenced by this fact.
Today I bring you a review of this book by Ravina Hilliard, I´ve never read anything by this author but I’m glad I accepted to read and review this book, because I really enjoyed it!
So as you may know I absolutely love romances and if you love short and easy romances with great characters this one is for you! The story focuses on a young woman named Lex that is hired to be the bodyguard of a very sexy, very arrogant billionaire, Michael, however she has to do it whilst she’s undercover.
I don’t wanna give any spoilers, but throughout the novel we really get to know the characters, the writing is really good and we get to see their strengths and weaknesses.
The main thing that caught my eye with this book is the fact that the bodyguard is female, I really enjoyed that, Lex is extremely smart and she stands up for herself. Another thing is the fact that’s she’s described as someone with flaws, average and not perfect, which was very relatable for me.
Michael as an arrogant and cold billionaire was pretty rude at some points, however I loved the way Lex dealt with him.
I would have loved to see more action and drama with the assassin plot, and I felt like the ending was a bit cliche and rushed for my liking.
Also, I don’t think I’ve ever read a book without an epilogue, so I think the author should have added one!
If you’re looking for something you’ll fly through, this ones for you!
cherrygeli's review
3.0
*Dawn Hill Publishing sent me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Given the synopsis you can probably guess the hijinks about to occur. Lex, a bodyguard pretending to be an escort pretending to be the girlfriend of a billionaire, Michael, makes for a fun quick read.
I would have liked a few scenes to be drawn out more. Such as Lex and Michael giving in to their attraction to one another. I enjoy a little 'will they/won't they' and would have liked seeing it build it up just a bit more.
The only thing I didn't like was Lex being SO self conscious. She's this badass lead bodyguard but doubts herself a lot, which I know we all do but come on! Having her rebuke every compliment was just annoying for me. I think it would be important readers who also feel this way to see Lex grow and learn to accept the compliments given to her.
There's a few eye rolling moments but overall I enjoyed reading this. Though I wasn't truly invested in the characters, the storyline kept me reading and the intimate scenes were done well. I give this 3 stars for 'good but there's room for improvement'.
Given the synopsis you can probably guess the hijinks about to occur. Lex, a bodyguard pretending to be an escort pretending to be the girlfriend of a billionaire, Michael, makes for a fun quick read.
I would have liked a few scenes to be drawn out more. Such as Lex and Michael giving in to their attraction to one another. I enjoy a little 'will they/won't they' and would have liked seeing it build it up just a bit more.
The only thing I didn't like was Lex being SO self conscious. She's this badass lead bodyguard but doubts herself a lot, which I know we all do but come on! Having her rebuke every compliment was just annoying for me. I think it would be important readers who also feel this way to see Lex grow and learn to accept the compliments given to her.
There's a few eye rolling moments but overall I enjoyed reading this. Though I wasn't truly invested in the characters, the storyline kept me reading and the intimate scenes were done well. I give this 3 stars for 'good but there's room for improvement'.