
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review


Jodi Ellen Malpas is synonymous with strong alpha male heroes and in her newest release, The Protector, Malpas entices readers once again with a new sexy alpha male hero that will steal our hearts!!! Readers who love the bodyguard trope are in for a special treat as Jodi Ellen Malpas delivers a sexy, emotional fast paced romantic suspense that will hold you hostage.

Jack Sharp is a former military sniper who suffers from a severe case of PTSD. From time to time, he is still haunted by memories of war and his past. Jack Sharp knows death and has stared death in the eye and yet he is still alive. Jack takes the job offer to be a personal bodyguard to Camille Logan so he can distract himself from his past and issues. This should have been a simple babysitting job but as it turns out there is nothing simple of Camille Logan especially when lust, passion and feelings begins to emerge.

Camille Logan is the daughter of a very wealthy powerful and ruthless businessman. She is also no stranger to the spotlight as she was once a former party girl. Now clean and sober, Camille is ready for a fresh start with her career in fashion design alongside with her best friend. As an independent and outspoken individual, Camille is shocked to learn that death threats have been made against her and so her father took precautionary measures and hired Camille a personal bodyguard. What she didn’t expect was to fall for bodyguard, Jack Sharp.

Right off the first meeting, it was undeniably obvious that these two were attracted to one another. As Camille tries to push Jack away and remind him that she doesn’t need a babysitter, Jack would push back and so began their push and pull relationship. It was only a matter of time till one of them crossed that line. When Jack couldn’t resist any longer, one taste of Camille was not enough as she stirred something deep inside in him. It was as if she awakened his heart once again to the possibility of love. But what happens when Jack’s past and secrets are exposed, will Camille be able to love a broken man? And will he be able to do his job of protecting Camille from the person who wants her dead?

The Protector was a fast paced electric charged romantic suspense that beautifully weaved passion, danger, and raw emotions in a very sexy manner. Jodi Ellen Malpas did a great job showcasing a broken man who’s job was to protect but in the end, it was Jack Sharp who needed protection as Camille Logan did her job as she broke down the walls of his heart. So if you are looking for a sizzling romance that has weaved suspense in the mix then this book is definitely for you.

