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5.0 out of 5 stars
Midwest Book Review, February 16, 2004
This review is from: The Bodyguard (Paperback)
In her fourth published book, Ms. French stays true to her style with this gritty action-romance. Her characters are always deftly drawn and appealing, the story lines provocative. Natasha Chamberlain - Nattie to her friends - is a young woman with many skills. With efficiency and a quick mind, she's kept Investigative Services, Inc. in Knoxville Tennessee running smoothly for three years. In her off hours she plays soccer with a go-for-the-jugular mentality. Both on and off the soccer field, Nattie can dish it out as well as take it. She has a feisty way about her, and a hair trigger temper. Nattie has two goals in life: to become a crack investigator and to climb her sexy and mysterious boss like a tree. Jonce Striker is the founder of I.S.I. He's a man blessed with intimidating size and power, of Cherokee lineage, who keeps his secret past to himself. Nattie has had a crush on him for three years but never dared to make her feelings known. When he agrees to let her guard a wealthy client, the fur begins to fly. Roger Valentine is a nerdy billionaire who hires I.S.I. to protect him when his life is threatened. Roger is seriously lacking in social skills. When this lonely, isolated man with an overbearing mother meets up with Nattie and her colleagues, his life is changed in more ways than one. His bodyguards soon become the friends and family Roger never had, and their friendship humanizes a once nerdy recluse. The action is intense as the bodyguards track more than one evil doer out to kill Roger. Nattie's courage under fire, coupled with her zany personality, both impresses and infuriates her boss, adding humor to the mix. And the simmering sexual chemistry between Striker and Nattie finally ignites with mixed results for all concerned. Can they keep their mind on business long enough to save Roger's life? The Bodyguard is a fun read, complete with sometimes frightening action, sizzling romance, and very human characters. You'll love the good guys and hate the bad guys. And the ending will come as a surprise.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Be prepared!, June 22, 2005
This review is from: The Bodyguard (Paperback)
Yes, "be prepared" is the operating phrase for The Bodyguard by Christy Tillery French. Early twenties something, Natasha Chamberlain, is a wild and crazy girl, similar to Evanovich's Stephanie Plum, but more extreme...is that possible??? Anyway, Natasha has been working at an agency whose raison d'etre is to protect the lives, behinds and resources of various and sundry individuals, some of whom may be of questionable character.
When the story opens, Natasha is the office manager of the agency, wears suits to work, a subdued hairstyle, and glasses. Then, one day, she is called upon to serve as a bodyguard for the very good friend of one of the agency owners. After that, all hell breaks loose. Her superiors do not tell Natasha that her services are only intended for one evening, for a glamorous dinner where the object of the protection, one Roger Valentine, is to be the honoree and who needs protection from someone who has threatened to kill him. Well, Natasha proceeds to make a real mess of things at the dinner, but has the presence of mind to have Roger sign an agreement (before attending the dinner) that he will require her body guarding services until the individual who's threatened him is discovered. So when her bosses attempt to relieve her of her bodyguard duties and put her back at a desk, she explains, as only she can do...belligerently...that she has no intention of returning to office manager duty and shows them the signed document.
You will need a great deal of energy to keep up with Natasha's antics and the patience required of Jonce Striker, one of her bosses (and the guy who makes Natasha's heart go thump-thump), as they attempt to protect Roger. A romance develops between Natasha and Striker, Natasha fights with her mother (constantly) and the agency's two primary bodyguards, Bigun and Pit, provide additional comic relief, as if any more is needed. This book is fast moving, full of spitfire dialogue, and oozes tantalizing escapades. Have fun with it!
Carolyn Rowe Hill
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining and just plain fun, July 27, 2004
This review is from: The Bodyguard (Paperback)
A friend recommended this author to me, and I am so glad she did. I love French's work. Each book she has written so far is totally different from the others, yet each one is a fast, thoroughly entertaining read. The premise for "The Bodyguard" is fabulous - a novice woman bodyguard who manages to bungle her way through an investigation; a woman who is fiercely independent, confident in her abilities, and overprotective of those she cares for. Natasha Chamberlain is hired to guard millionaire Roger Valentine, a man who lives a secluded lifestyle. While guarding Roger, Natasha convinces him to make changes in his appearance and mansion, sensitively helping Roger to overcome his self-isolation. Along the way, she keeps bungling attempts by an extortionist to collect money from Roger while driving her boss, Jonce Striker, crazy. The sexual chemistry between Natasha and Striker builds until it explodes. The frustrated reactions Striker has to her zany attempts to perform her duties are such fun to read. As with all French's books, this one moves at a fast pace and kept me so thoroughly engrossed, I didn't want to put it down. So happy to see this is the first in a series, which I hope will continue for many books. Readers who like Lori Foster, Linda Howard, Janet Evanovich, Sue Grafton, etc. will truly enjoy French. She's on my must-read list now.
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