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The Protectors: Sweet Caroline's Keeper

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I have read many, many, books in my lifetime, some good and some not so good, but the Protectors Sweet Caroline's Keeper is one of the very good. The plot keeps you interested from cover to cover, the main characters Caroline and Wolfe are realistic in their actions and the sub characters are also good, I would definately buy this book (I have) and it is a keeper.

I Especially liked the Preacher who was like a brother to Caroline and Caroline's assistant who loved him, they were very colorful characters and the rich almost brother and debutant girlfriend as well, I was kept in suspense until almost the end about the main bad guy which was great as usually I can figure it out before that, so if you like a good romance and mystery this is definately the book to buy.

Another very good book in the protectors series. Very riveting. Have read the other books in this series. Looking forward to reading Matt's story and later on Ellen's story.

I was intrigued after the opening chapter as there was an interesting twist in the hero's (David) relationship with the heroine (Caroline) that isn't detailed on the back cover blurb. Let's just say David did something that impacted the heroine's life greatly. It was certainly nice to encounter a hero who actually had a flaw (besides the usual Type A, aggressive personality), one who wasn't just a white knight riding to the rescue.

However, despite the promising start, the book became very repetitive. David constantly repeated his need to "protect Caroline." It seemed like every chapter ended with his vow that he'd stand between Caroline and anyone out to hurt her. And it felt like David and Caroline rehashed in their minds the night Caroline's stepfather died every 4-5 pages . Halfway through I thought, "OK, I GET that David MUST protect her, and I GET that he is tormented about the night of the murder." It's one thing if each reminiscence is different and allows you more insight into the character. But after the 1st few, nothing new was gained and I felt like it was just filler.

Despite that flaw, the book was a nice, formulaic read. I enjoyed the relationship between the 2 characters and the 2 smaller side stories were interesting enough without being intrusive to the main storyline. The epilogue wrapped up everyone's story a bit too neatly but didn't effect the book greatly.

When he was 21, David was an assassin hired to kill Preston Shaw, when his 12 year old daughter Caroline walked in as the murder was taking place. Though she was never able to identify her father's killer, David has kept tabs on her. When a threat is made on Caroline's life, David is hired as a bodyguard, and the two fall hard for each other. What will happen when she learns the truth about his past?

Barton takes what could be classified as a very unredeeming character and creates a romantic hero out of him. There's a lot of chemistry between the two, great romantic tension, and a not so icky (9 years) age gap. But the story just gets a little stagnant and predictable after awhile, making it an okay read, but nothing spectacular.

this is a good book I'm glad to see that we got a whole book to tell wolfe's story. His chacrater was very... and strong.I find it hard not to like a Linda Howard book. This book moves along fairly well theres some slow spots, but overall a good book.I cant wait for Jack Parker story.

This is a title in a series from the author that has not been published in Australia. I have enjoyed reading the series and wanted to fill the gaps in the story lines. An enjoyable read as are the rest of the titles in this series.

I had never read anything by Ms. Barton. Reading "Sweet Caroline's Keeper" has made me look into her other books and I am glad to see that there are many.
The book was a page turner from beginning to end. And I was gasping along with the characters at numerous events throughout the story.
There is something so fascinating about David's character and his relationship to Caroline through the years. It brought tears to my eyes on more than one occasion.
The story is beautifully written- it is both sweet and passionate, the chemistry between Caroline and David is palpable. It took my breath away.
This is a book I will keep and read again.