Scan barcode
A review by a_reader_obsessed
Deadly Dorian by Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott
3.0
3.5 Stars
Starting off really strong in this bodyguard themed spinoff, a fake boyfriend scenario turns a seemingly professional straightforward gig into a thick UST that can barely be cut.
This time around, affluent art dealer Marc Foster has had 3 near fatal accidents, and he doesn’t want to admit to himself that it might just be one of his siblings who wants him out of the picture. Thus, he employs the best of the best - Ward Security - and gets Royce attached to his hip for the foreseeable future.
Royce is a dedicated employee, and he does his job very well. He is a complete professional having sworn off from ever having feelings for another due to a horrible tragedy. Surely his no nonsense, gruff angry countenance will stave off any attachment - on his end or Marc’s. However, close proximity is nobody’s friend when trying to keep personal distance, and of course these two fall hard for each other, whether they want to or not.
The first part of this book was spot on for me, but then Royce’s past rears its ugly head and things quickly devolve into several entertaining, but disbelieving, plot points. What this series does well is the fun supportive group dynamic of all the employees under Rowe’s care. They’re all badass which makes for them taking care of business like, well…. nobody’s business. I like pragmatic decisive no holds barred when it applies to putting the smack down on the baddies. What I like less is D/s overtones that don’t titillate, sex at inconvenient times, and sacrificing one’s happiness for the good of the other. Ugh.
Overall, I enjoyed myself, but I wouldn’t say this is a favorite
Starting off really strong in this bodyguard themed spinoff, a fake boyfriend scenario turns a seemingly professional straightforward gig into a thick UST that can barely be cut.
This time around, affluent art dealer Marc Foster has had 3 near fatal accidents, and he doesn’t want to admit to himself that it might just be one of his siblings who wants him out of the picture. Thus, he employs the best of the best - Ward Security - and gets Royce attached to his hip for the foreseeable future.
Royce is a dedicated employee, and he does his job very well. He is a complete professional having sworn off from ever having feelings for another due to a horrible tragedy. Surely his no nonsense, gruff angry countenance will stave off any attachment - on his end or Marc’s. However, close proximity is nobody’s friend when trying to keep personal distance, and of course these two fall hard for each other, whether they want to or not.
The first part of this book was spot on for me, but then Royce’s past rears its ugly head and things quickly devolve into several entertaining, but disbelieving, plot points. What this series does well is the fun supportive group dynamic of all the employees under Rowe’s care. They’re all badass which makes for them taking care of business like, well…. nobody’s business. I like pragmatic decisive no holds barred when it applies to putting the smack down on the baddies. What I like less is D/s overtones that don’t titillate, sex at inconvenient times, and sacrificing one’s happiness for the good of the other. Ugh.
Overall, I enjoyed myself, but I wouldn’t say this is a favorite