The Bodyguard and the Show Dog [Perfect Paperback]

Christy Tillery French (Author)

Book Description

Series: Bodyguard | Publication Date: June 6, 2006

This romantic comedy finds protection specialist Natasha Chamberlain self-employed and happily involved with her former boss, Jonce Striker. Natasha's first case centers around Chumley, a champion show dog. The squat Pug has been sent a death threat regarding his participation in an upcoming event.

Although Natasha initially things there isn't much danger protecting a canine, she soon finds that isn't the case when she ends up in the emergency room several times. Meanwhile, she drives Striker crazy with her zany, unorthodox attempts to unmask the extortionist.

Will Natasha find the culprit before it's too late? Will Striker find a way into Natasha's heart? This romantic comedy will have you turning the pages to find the answers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A wonderful cast of colorful characters, Striker is a perfectly yummy hero...rollicking good fun." -- Myshelf.com

French excels at creating very human characters, intense action, provocative story lines, and sizzling romance. -- Laurel Johnson, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review, June, 2006

I laughed till I cried and still chuckle when I muse back over this riotously entertaining book. -- Donna Zapf, Single Titles.com, May, 2006

Ms. French creates a wonderful cast of characters ... Frankly, The Bodyguard and the Show Dog is rollicking good fun. -- Myshelf.Com, Tara Manderino, Reviewer, June, 2006

The Bodyguard and the Show Dog is a laugh-a-minute story in the best Janet Evanovich style. --Brenda Edde, Romance Junkies, May, 2006

From the Publisher

In the tradition of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, Christy Tillery French combines romance, mystery, death threats, and engaging clumsiness in her newest installment of her entertaining Bodyguard series.

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Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Behler Publications (June 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193301637X
• ISBN-13: 978-1933016375
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,408,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author of Chasing Horses, Wayne's Dead, Chasing Demons, Chasing Secrets, and The Bodyguard series: The Bodyguard,The Bodyguard and the Show Dog, The Bodyguard and the Rock Star, The Bodyguard and the Snitch,The Bodyguard and the Bodyguard. Contributed 5 recipes for Killer Recipes (cookbook donating proceeds to the American Cancer Society) and have a short story (Cat Incarnate) published in Cats in a Dreamspell. The Bodyguard and Bridezilla and Whistling Woman - coming soon!

Chasing Horses - finalist in the Heart & Scroll Madcap Award Contest for Best in Romantic Comedy;

Wayne's Dead - named one of MyShelf's Top 10 Reads for 2002;
published in South Korea by Yacom Publishing;

Chasing Demons - published in Japan by Futami Shobo Publishers;

The Bodyguard and the Show Dog -recipient of the CataNetwork 2006 Single Titles Reviewers' Choice Award and finalist in the Dog Writers Association of America 2006 Writing Competition, Book: Fiction.

Chasing Secrets - Finalist, Dog Writers Association of America 2009 Writing Competition, Book: Fiction; Finalist, EPIC 2010 E-Book Competition, Mystery,Suspense and/or Adventure Romance.

I am also a small business owner as well as member of Mystery Writers of America, Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Guppies, High Country Writers, Tennessee Writers Alliance, and Tennessee Mountain Writers. I formerly serve on the Skill Build Committee of Southeast Mystery Writers of America, representing East Tennessee and presently serve on the Board of Directors of Tennessee Mountain Writers.

I co-own two small businesses and am a book reviewer for Midwest Book Review - www.midwestbookreview.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Omigosh (to quote Natasha), July 7, 2006

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Rolle Hursten "dog lover, bookworm" (Las Vegas, Nevada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bodyguard and the Show Dog (Perfect Paperback)

This book is so funny. I ordered it when I saw one review site had compared the style to that of Janet Evanovich and let me tell you I was not disappointed. I love the female bodyguard concept and the wacky situations Natasha gets herself into. The chapter where she's being chased by an animal abuser with a rifle in his hand is hilarious. Her relationship with sexy Striker is hot and the conflict she has over her choice of career and dealing with Striker's displeasure over this is well-written. Pit and Bigun are zany and I want to see more of them.

I've ordered #1 in the series and can't wait for #3. Natasha is young, independent, wacky, and thinks of herself as protector of the innocent. The dialogue is great, the adventures Natasha has are humorous, and overall, this book is a winner.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Action, Adventure, and Romance in grand style!!, June 8, 2006

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Laurel Johnson (Kansas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bodyguard and the Show Dog (Perfect Paperback)

One of my favorite writers is back. This second book in The Bodyguard series reprises characters fans loved in the first, and throws a few new ones into the mix. Along with the action, suspense, and romance we expect from Ms. French, this book is liberally laced with humor.

Back for another round of action and danger are Natasha Chamberlain, the feisty bodyguard with a hair-trigger temper; Jonce Striker, her enigmatic half-Cherokee boss turned lover; Roger Valentine, a client in the first book and now a friend; Pit and Bigun, Valentine's Samoan bodyguards who spend half their time keeping Natasha out of trouble. This time Natasha is hired to guard Myrtle Galbreath's prize-winning show dog, Chumley. Chumley is ill-mannered and obnoxious but takes a shine to Natasha. Someone has threatened the dog's life if Myrtle enters him in an upcoming championship. Before too long the fur begins to fly in more ways than one as first Chumley and then Natasha are stalked by bad guys bent on eliminating them both.

Natasha's unorthodox style as a bodyguard throws her into one scrape after another while Jonce works frantically behind the scenes to keep her alive. He plans to marry this infuriating woman and, one way or another, she's getting to the altar in one
piece! Natasha's list of suspects adds intriguing dimensions to the mystery. Is it the seedy owner of a strip club, a lecherous Senator, a gang of vicious bikers, or a crazed State employee out to end her life? I suggest you read the book to find out.

Christy Tillery French excels at creating very human characters, intense action, provocative storylines, and sizzling romance. Established fans and new readers will
want more of this series. I hope book number three is in the offing, Ms. French.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There's a new and improved heroine in town!, September 28, 2006

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Caitlyn Hunter "Author" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bodyguard and the Show Dog (Perfect Paperback)

I've been a fan of this author since her first book came out and am always delighted to see a new one hit the shelves. Her latest, The Bodyguard and the Show Dog is, without a doubt, her best to date. Be warned: keep a box of tissues close at hand to mop up the tears from laughing so hard! Chumley is a hoot, Striker is dashing and sexy (as usual), and I like Natasha so much I want to be exactly like her in my next life.

I've read quite a few reviews that liken this series to Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books, and all I can say is, "Move over, Stephanie, there's a new and improved heroine in town, and her name is Natasha!" So, to all the Stephanie Plum fans out there, read the Bodyguard series and fall in love with a new bunch of quirky, rip-roaringly funny characters.

I'm eagerly awaiting the next book in this wonderful series. Please don't keep us in suspense for long, Ms. French.