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Because You Protected Me: A Baytown Boys Bodyguard Male/Male Romance Kindle Edition

by Ian Finn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 253 ratings
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I'm dangerously attracted to the man I was hired to keep safe.

As an ex-military private security guard, I know how to remain professional and reserved while being in constantly close proximity with the person I'm assigned to protect. But my training and experience falls apart once I meet my newest client, Gibson Hughes.

"Gib" isn't what I was expecting after his uncle hired me to protect a rock star who's receiving threatening emails from a crazed fan, and I find myself loving that—and everything else about him—a lot more than I should.
Sure, Gib is super handsome and has found wild success in his music. But even though he now lives in a mansion in a swanky Los Angeles enclave, he comes from small and quaint Baytown, where he still has loyal friends from high school.
While other rock stars are partying like crazy, Gib is more of an introvert, choosing to stay home and immerse himself in writing music and reading books. While they're swooping up a variety of women who throw themselves at their feet, Gib has always been more quietly interested in men.
But the stalker is escalating his attacks and Gib is under a microscope with the press because of it. I know I need to stay focused on my job, and that Gib needs to stay focused on his music, but all I can really seem to focus on are those ripped abs and beautiful blue-green eyes of his.

I'm not supposed to hook up with my clients, and Gib hasn't exactly come out as the gay front man of his rock band. If word were to get around that we're together, Gib's career—and safety—would be in jeopardy, not to mention my own.

As we try to figure out who's trying to cause Gib harm and why, and as the stalker's antics ramp up even more, my heart is racing for all the wrong reasons.

I know I should remain professional and keep my hands off my client's hot body.
But will Gib and I risk it all to give in to our wildest fantasies?

Because You Protected Me is a full-length standalone billionaire rock star and bodyguard, coming out, opposites attract, gay romance novel that combines humor, heat and heart. It has no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a very happy after ever. Warning: This slow burn turns so hot you'll want a fan for your Kindle!

It's Book 4 in the Baytown Boys series which can be read alone and in any order. Due to related characters and settings, they're best read altogether... and a tall glass of water to cool you off after so much steam.
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    Baytown Boys
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    234 pages
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  5. Publication date
    March 22, 2019
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"One you don't want to put down. I enjoyed reading Ian Finn books because they are so entertaining and you just have to know what is going to happen next." -Rachel Blomberg

"I love this series. The stories are so heartwarming. This one completely adds to that. It also didn't hurt that the sex is seriously hot. I appreciate how the author keeps some of the previous characters active in the stories. I look forward to the next." -Macbandit

"Another great addition to the series. The author brings strong characters in Gib and Hunter and does a great job building their story , filling it with intrigue and a surprising twist. He brings the two together with a slow burning passion for each other and gives them a sizzling passion. I loved seeing friends from past Baytown stories involved in their story. It's an interesting story and I enjoyed reading." -Brenda

"This wonderfully written storyline grabbed my attention from the very first page and the well developed characters kept me totally engaged throughout the entire book! I was so engrossed in this story that I ended up reading it in one sitting!" -Pat W

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Q11LDQ1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 22, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 22, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 713 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 253 ratings

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M Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great characters and a storyline with plenty of exciting twists and turns
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020
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Hunter and Gib are great characters, they are both looking for something special and then they find each other when Hunter is hired to protect Gib from a stalker. You have to read the book to find out what happens next on their journey or I will ruin it with spoilers. Happy reading everyone, I hope you enjoy reading about the Baytown boys as much as I have.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Gib and Hunter
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023
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A sweet love story between a Rock star and his bodyguard. Some angst and suspense with a HEA. Part of a series
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021
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I always like a rockstar book. This was ok but not great. It was instant lust /love and a quick short storyline. No resolution on the chick that decided to stalk Hunter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars M/M romance! Singer/Bodyguard!😉
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022
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A stalker is creating problems for the lead singer so a bodyguard is hired! Who would ever guess love grew between these two! Adults only pleasel😆
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Savannahgirl
4.0 out of 5 stars Long ending.
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
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The book was really interesting and I enjoyed reading it. However the ending was so long and drawn out. It could have stopped at the engagement and with an explanation of what happened to Lyra and Hunter’s sister and family reaction to what she did.
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Rpaez
5.0 out of 5 stars Danger Didn't Win
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019
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Hunter and Gib were thrown together because Gib , being the lead singer of a famous group, received threats from a fan. Hunter being his bodyguard was ordered to watch him closely. Thus began their love interest. I must say that the book is very good in its entirety. The way it flows never bores the reader a minute. Recommended? Yes, to everyone over eighteen. Enjoy it!
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Rachel Blomberg
5.0 out of 5 stars One you don't want to put down
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2019
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Hunter and Gib are night and day personality wise but they have off the charts chemistry together.
I enjoyed reading Ian Finn books because they are so entertaining and you just have to know what is going to happen next.

I volunteerly review this Advance Readers Copy of this book. But I also bought it for my collection.
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RatherBeReading
2.0 out of 5 stars Just okay. I was expecting more.
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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I really like at least one of the guys in my mm stories to be an alpha which didn't happen with this book. Also I didn't feel Hunter acted like a real bodyguard. So many situations were wishy-washy, or insecure, or I don't know, hinky and unprofessional at best. I wouldn't hire him that's for sure, especially with how at the end he's gossiping about his latest client? Really?!? And I always want a good descriptive epilogue, but this one just went on, and on, and on, with nothing much to add. I really wanted to know what happened to Lyric at the end? Was she punished? Gib was okay I guess, but I couldn't help but think the industry would've eatten him up and spit him out if he was really as naive, and whimpy, as he's portrayed here. I won't be reading any more of this series. Sorry. Not sorry.
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Miss H
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2019
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A good must read
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JayCee
2.0 out of 5 stars Did not finish
Reviewed in Australia on January 10, 2022
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I don't like writing negative reviews, but I couldn't finish this. There were grammar and formatting issues that have been in all of this series so far. I thought things may have improved as the series went, but this (for me) is the least well written. There is nothing wrong with the storyline, but its execution hasnt been done very well. Number 1 rule of being an author is 'Show, don't tell', and there is far too much telling in this book. I won't be reading any more of this series.
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