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Bodyguard (Shifters Unbound) [Kindle Edition]

Jennifer Ashley
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (114 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Elizabeth Chapman is saved from an armed robber by a giant Kodiak bear who shifts into a large, well-muscled, and fully naked human male. But when it's revealed that the robber is the brother of a dangerous criminal, Elizabeth finds herself the target of a vendetta.

Ronan, the Bear Shifter, takes her to Shiftertown for safety, where Elizabeth learns that the mateless Ronan, alone in the world, takes care of Shifters who have also been left on their own. Having grown up in foster care, Elizabeth can only admire how protective Ronan is.

But Ronan will only let Elizabeth leave the confines of Shiftertown if he becomes her 24/7 bodyguard. Elizabeth chafes at her restriction, but agrees. The trouble is, the sassy human Elizabeth is triggering Ronan's long-buried need to find himself a mate.

A short novel of the Shifters Unbound series (46,000 words; sixteen chapters).


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More about the world of Shifters, including book blurbs, excerpts, what's coming next, and a "Human's Guide to Shifters" can be found at jennifersromances.com--choose "Shifters Unbound" from the right-hand menu.

About the Author

Jennifer Ashley is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty-five books and a dozen novellas. Her books have been won RWA's RITA award (given for best romance books of the year), RT Reviewers Choice awards, Prism awards (best fantasy romance), and others, and been given starred reviews in Booklist. She also writes as award-winning author Allyson James, and award-winning mystery author Ashley Gardner. For more information, see Jennifer's website at jennifersromances.com.

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  • File Size: 313 KB
  • Print Length: 224 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0069ZBY3C
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  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,142 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Great story and loved the characters. Debra Gallant  |  25 reviewers made a similar statement
I can't wait till her next book comes out. Sakura_Dreams  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
Who could help ,but fall in love with the big lovable bear shifter. avid reader  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Shifters Unbound novella November 21, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
I love the Shifter's Unbound series so I woke up early this morning to download and read this novella. Other than stopping to refill my coffee I could not put it aside. I've been looking forward to Ronan's story and Bodyguard was everything I wanted and more.

Ronan is a Kodiak bear Shifter and foster dad to a house full of bear cubs. He spent the majority of his life alone and though he has the respect and friendship of his fellow Shifters, he's never known love. Due to the small amount of female Shifters, Ronan feels he will never have a mate.

Elizabeth is a human novelty shop owner with a past she'd love to forget. All she wants is to run her shop in peace and protect her little sister. One night while at the store a thug comes in and robs her. Ronan was in the store and rescued her. Due to Shifter Law, Ronan is arrested and surprised that Elizabeth would defend him. He is drawn to her and knows that with the robber being a gang member Elizabeth will not be safe until he's taken care of. He decides to become Elizabeth's bodyguard.

There were so many things I loved about this novella. The chemistry between Ronan and Elizabeth was great. Though a huge Kodiak bear, Ronan is gentle, sweet and kind; I couldn't get enough of him. I really liked Elizabeth and her very open-minded little sister. Getting to meet Liam and Kim's little bundle of joy was great and it was nice to see how things progressed for Sean and Andrea. Thing I loved most? Spike. I was thrilled to get more of him. He is by far my favorite of the Shifters and it was cool to get a little more insight into his life and personality. I'm really curious to see what Jennifer Ashley has planned for him.

If you are a fan of the Shifters Unbound series you will love Ronan's story. Can't wait for the release of book three, Wildcat, in January.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Kodiak bearshifter Ronan is in the right place at the right time to save Elizabeth, one of the few store owners who will serve shifters, during an armed robbery attempt by a punk who planned on killing Elizabeth when he was done. But when it turns out that the punk is the younger brother to the leader of the newest gang in town, Ronan's protective instincts go into overdrive and Ronan decides that Elizabeth needs a fulltime bodyguard - him - and brings her to the safety of his Shiftertown home and adds her to the collection of fosterlings living under his roof.

Elizabeth soon finds herself under the protection of the entire shifter population and even though she's is independent and used to taking care of herself, and has major trust issues, Elizabeth can tell that Ronan is one of the 'good guys' and seven feet of protective shifter male is pretty hard to resist.

What a nice surprise to find this Shifters Unbound connected short, I actually really like this series and it was fun to see the past leads in supporting roles, but I really loved bearshifter Ronan, he was a real honey, big and protective, but still respectful of Elizabeth's independence. For those who haven't discovered Ashley's series yet, this short gives a good feel for the Shifters Unbound universe, along with a little teaser for the next novel, Wild Cat (Shifters Unbound, Book 3) coming Jan of 2012.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it1 February 5, 2012
By pammur
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm not sure why Ashley's shifter series isn't more popular. I find the books interesting and attention holding. This was a shorter book than others in the series, but just as good. The story building and plot was great and had enough romance and suspense to satisfy me. I hope more people become aware of Ashley's series.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Shifters Unbound
If you are a fan of Shifters Unbound then this one is a must read. Ms. Jennifer Ashley never disappoints.
Published 4 days ago by Dala Pottridge
5.0 out of 5 stars I like this writer
I've liked this writer throughout this whole series. It was cheap but worth buying, I think. Great little read yall.
Published 11 days ago by R. Walters
4.0 out of 5 stars smokin
These books do something to you, they are excellent. If you like paranormal romance these are your books, never leaves you bored and love scenes are fab.
Published 23 days ago by christi cino
5.0 out of 5 stars Bodyguard
I love these Shifter Unbound series, their great stories. And Ronan , he is just a big ole bear, sweet, tender, kind, and also hard and menacing . Read more
Published 23 days ago by eva aldridge
4.0 out of 5 stars Safe. That's what this bodyguard makes his woman feel.
During a robbery, the hero turns into a bear to save the owner. Then off to shifter town where her sister is waiting for her. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Unknown
5.0 out of 5 stars Bodyguard (Shifters Unbound)
Excellent read. This is my first shifter book by Jennifer Ashley and I have already ordered more. The clans,packs etc have an interesting moral code . Read more
Published 29 days ago by Deborah
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
I liked these characters and enjoyed returning to the Shifters Unbound series. It was great to also see what's happening in the life of the characters in the previous books.
Published 1 month ago by Courtney Glover Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT
Just love these books, i love this story line and the back ground of the main characters, just love Ashley's books!
Published 1 month ago by Elizabeth Coone
5.0 out of 5 stars in love all over
really love the book, she is the are really the best author always deliver a great read. I could read it over and over and keep reading
Published 1 month ago by maria l martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!!!!!
I own the whole series. Love it. Great writer. I lose myself all the time in this writers work. GREAT
Published 1 month ago by Holly Ann Jones
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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Jennifer Ashley writes historical and paranormal romance as Jennifer Ashley; paranormal romance and urban fantasy as Allyson James; and mysteries as Ashley Gardner. Jennifer's novels have won RWA's RITA and RT Reviewer's Choice awards among others.

For information on all her novels visit www.jennifersromances.com. Also see http://www.gardnermysteries.com (Ashley Gardner) and http://www.allysonjames.com (Allyson James) for her other works.

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