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His to Protect (The Guard Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Em Petrova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 392 ratings
Some things just can’t be ignored…and an attraction this powerful is one of them.

Bodyguard and special intelligence mastermind Bodhi North has been called a lot of things—pretty-boy, surfer dude and even hippie, but he considers himself more of a tech nerd than anything else. Sure, he can protect and save like the best in The Guard, but the missions affect him far too much for his peace of mind and he prefers to hide behind his screen. But when his boss gives him an ultimatum, North doesn’t take the easy way out.

After actor Sloane Sailor lands a controversial movie role, she never thought it would throw her into the running for an Oscar—or into danger. It seems the spotlight of her movie also earned her a target on her back, and now she’s dodging a lot of hate. And who knew her new bodyguard would be so big, strong, hot AND smart too? It’s a little hard to keep her mind on the fact she’s in trouble, when North keeps distracting her with that little crease he gets between his eyes when he concentrates.

North can’t expect a mission to be simple, but learning that the alluring and intelligent Sloane has a foot in two piles of trouble couldn’t shock him more. Now it seems he’s saving her from a stalker as well as aiding in a search involving her lost sister. While Sloane battles a steamy attraction unlike anything she’s ever felt before, she can’t figure out which danger to fear more. But in the arms of her protector, she can hardly think of a better place to hide.

Danger and passion collide with this bodyguard and his ward who is in over her head. If you love steamy romantic suspense with all the feels, HIS TO PROTECT is your next 1-click! Binge the entire series!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B089N2BJSP
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 20, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 271 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Guard
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 392 ratings

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Em Petrova is a USA Today Bestselling Author who was raised by hippies in the wilds of Pennsylvania but told her parents at the age of four she wanted to be a gypsy when she grew up. She has a soft spot for babies, puppies and 90s Grunge music and believes in Bigfoot and aliens. She started writing at the age of twelve and prides herself on making her characters larger than life and her sex scenes hotter than hot.

She burst into the world of publishing in 2010 after having five beautiful bambinos and figuring they were old enough to get their own snacks while she pounds away at the keys . In her not-so-spare time, she is fur-mommy to a Labradoodle named Daisy Hasselhoff.

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SEAL Team Blackout

SHATTERED TIES

RUTHLESS PROTECTION

MERCILESS SURVIVAL

SAVAGE PAWN

REBEL MISSION

WICKED INSTINCT

FINAL TARGET

DIRTY JUSTICE

Xtreme Ops

HITTING XTREMES

TO THE XTREME

XTREME BEHAVIOR

XTREME AFFAIRS

XTREME MEASURES

XTREME PRESSURE

NORTH OF LOVE XTREME OPS SEARCH & RESCUE

XTREME LIMITS

XTREME RULES

West Protection

RESCUED BY THE COWBOY

GUARDED BY THE COWBOY

COWBOY CONSPIRACY THEORY

COWBOY IN THE CROSSHAIRS

PROTECTED BY THE COWBOY

BRAVO TANGO COWBOY

BREAKING IN THE COWBOY

The Guard

HIS TO SHELTER

HIS TO DEFEND

HIS TO PROTECT

Crossroads

BAD IN BOOTS

CONFIDENT IN CHAPS

COCKY IN A COWBOY HAT

SAVAGE IN A STETSON

SHOW-OFF IN SPURS

Dark Falcons MC

DIXON

TANK

PATRIOT

DIESEL

BLADE

Moon Ranch

TOUGH AND TAMED

SCREWED AND SATISFIED

CHISELED AND CHERISHED

Ranger Ops

AT CLOSE RANGE

WITHIN RANGE

POINT BLANK RANGE

RANGE OF MOTION

TARGET IN RANGE

OUT OF RANGE

Knight Ops Series

ALL KNIGHTER

HEAT OF THE KNIGHT

HOT LOUISIANA KNIGHT

AFTER MIDKNIGHT

KNIGHT SHIFT

O’ CHRISTMAS KNIGHT

ANGEL OF THE KNIGHT

6-Pack Cowboys Series

6-PACK RANCHER

6-PACK WRANGLER

Wild West Series

SOMETHING ABOUT A LAWMAN

SOMETHING ABOUT A SHERIFF

SOMETHING ABOUT A BOUNTY HUNTER

SOMETHING ABOUT A MOUNTAIN MAN

Operation Cowboy Series

KICKIN’ UP DUST

SPURS & SURRENDER

The Boot Knockers Ranch Series

PUSHIN’ BUTTONS

BODY LANGUAGE

REINING MEN

ROPIN’ HEARTS

ROPE BURN

COWBOY NOT INCLUDED

CUPID COWBOYS

COWBOY BY CANDLELIGHT

THE BOOT KNOCKER’S BABY

ROPIN’ A ROMEO

WINNING WYOMING

Ménage à Trouble Series

WRANGLED UP

UP FOR GRABS

HOOKING UP

ALL WOUND UP

DOUBLED UP novella duet

STIRRED UP

GETTING WARMED UP

Another Shot at Love Series

GRIFFIN

BRANT

AXEL

Rope ‘n Ride Series

BUCK

RYDER

RIDGE

WEST

LANE

WYNONNA

The Dalton Boys

COWBOY CRAZY Hank’s story

COWBOY BARGAIN Cash’s story

COWBOY CRUSHIN’ Witt’s story

COWBOY SECRET Beck’s story

COWBOY RUSH Kade’s Story

COWBOY MISTLETOE a Christmas novella

COWBOY FLIRTATION Ford’s Story

COWBOY TEMPTATION Easton’s Story

COWBOY SURPRISE Justus’s Story

COWGIRL DREAMER Gracie’s Story

COWGIRL MIRACLE Jessamine’s Story

COWGIRL HEART Kezziah’s Story

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BOOT KNOCKERS RANCH SERIES BOOKS 1-6 PLUS BONUS

SINFUL HEARTS

JINGLE BOOTS

A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS

Firehouse 5 Series

ONE FIERY NIGHT

CONTROLLED BURN

SMOLDERING HEARTS

Club Ties Series

LOVE TIES

HEART TIES

MARKED AS HIS

SOUL TIES

ACE’S WILD

Hardworking Heroes Novellas

DALLAS NIGHTS

SLICK RIDER

SPURRED ON

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Customers find this book to be the best in the series, praising its exciting action and suspenseful plot. They appreciate the wonderful characters and the explosive chemistry between the couple, with one customer noting the intense fight scenes.

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Customers find the book awesome and enjoyable, with one mentioning it's their favorite in the series.

"This was my favorite book in The Guard series. It was fast paced and full of romance. Once i picked it up, I couldn’t put it down...." Read more

"...The entire series is worth reading. I hope someday the author will finish this series because its one of the best I have read by her. Happy Reading!!" Read more

"This book is amazing! You have a hot nerdy bodyguard and an actress...." Read more

"I read all 3 of The Guard books and really enjoyed them. I was sad to see that I couldn't find a 4th book started in this series...." Read more

9 customers mention "Suspenseful"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful with exciting action and intense fight scenes, and one customer describes it as a wonderful romance novel series.

"...completely engrossed; characters that are likeable, fascinating and intriguing; sizzling sexual chemistry, secondary characters that pull you in and..." Read more

"...It was fast paced and full of romance. Once i picked it up, I couldn’t put it down...." Read more

"...to end filled with humor, angst, sexy time between the sheets, suspense and some intense fight scenes...." Read more

"...This book is action packed, suspenseful and steamy hot." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the determined individuals.

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"...I loved that there was more side character development and I’m sad that there aren’t any more books in this series...." Read more

"His to Protect is a sexy intense story with two fun loving characters...." Read more

"North was an amazing character to read about. You knew he was a man who was determined to prove himself to the rest of the Guard...." Read more

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  • Lil Ms Reads A LOT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best series EVER!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2020
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    "His to Protect" is the 3rd book in author Email Petrova's The Guard series. While I have eagerly read every single one of Ms Petrova's books, I am finding that my favorite books of the moment lean center around her special opps themes. The Guard series is not your usual Navy SEAL, Delta Force, FBI/CIA themed troupes that are so popular right now. The Guard is a group of bodyguards that take an oath to protect and serve, stealthfully moving amongst us dedicating their lives to protect not only their wards but their sisters and brothers in The Church that they have pledged themselves to. This isn't your average church though-- unless you attend a church where it's members are masters in disguise, black belts in martial arts, computer hackers, and capable of killing without a moments hesitation.

    "His to Protect" is brother Bodhi North's story. A highly intelligent self professed "nerd", North is an integral part of The Church's intelligence/hacking team. Having spent months rehabilitating from being shot in a previous mission, he jumps at the chance to protect actress Sloane Sailor from death threats she has been receiving due to a movie role she portrayed. Little did North know that Sloane would be one of the emotionally strongest women he has ever met, and that he would need to protect her from not only multiple threats, but his heart from falling for her as well. This book contains everything I absolutely adore in a book: a fast paced, creative plot with enough twists and turns to keep a reader guessing and completely engrossed; characters that are likeable, fascinating and intriguing; sizzling sexual chemistry, secondary characters that pull you in and leave you eagerly awaiting their story.... which brings us to sister Madeline. I truly cannot wait to read her story! Talk about a fascinating character that I need to know more about and see fall in love. Quite simply this series has caught on its line- hook, line and sinker. I can't wait for the release of Book 4!!!

    Do not delay buying this book! This series is totally worth spending your money on and becoming addicted to. An absolute 1-click buy!
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  • Jennifer J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022
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    This was my favorite book in The Guard series. It was fast paced and full of romance. Once i picked it up, I couldn’t put it down. I loved that there was more side character development and I’m sad that there aren’t any more books in this series.

    North and Sloane were perfect for each other. Sloane was such a warrior and once she trusted North I knew their bond would be something special. North proved to Sloane that not all family is bad. He knew Sloane was meant to be in his life even before he took on the job of protecting her. But unlike everyone else in her life, North wanted to be with Sloane for who she was as a person, not for whatever role she was playing. Both North and Sloane were characters that hid a lot beneath the surface and they were made for an exciting and heat filled romance.
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  • Guccigirl35
    4.0 out of 5 stars His To Protect
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2020
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    His to Protect is a sexy intense story with two fun loving characters. Bodhi North is the male lead , he is a sexy alpha with a tech savvy brain and body to lust over. Sloane is the female lead, she is a leading actress but she is not a damsel distress. Sloane has been on a mission to save her sister and other teen girls from an awful fate. Sloane also has a group of oil tycoons after her, North will become her bodyguard.
    The chemistry between the couple is explosive from the beginning and it just gets better with every turn of the page.
    The storyline flows from beginning to end filled with humor, angst, sexy time between the sheets, suspense and some intense fight scenes.
    I have enjoyed this series and I hope it continues because I would love to read about Roman, Madeline and Archer. I am praying Petrova will do a story about Roman. His character intrigued me more in Lars's story which is book two His to Defend. The entire series is worth reading. I hope someday the author will finish this series because its one of the best I have read by her. Happy Reading!!
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  • Stacy J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars North and Sloane were a fun couple to read about.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
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    North was an amazing character to read about. You knew he was a man who was determined to prove himself to the rest of the Guard. He didn't want to sit behind a desk for the rest of this life and he new this new assignment was make it or break it.

    Sloane is a woman I very much admire but yet wondered about sometimes. I felt very bad for her being caught in the middle of the disagreement with her movie and her being held up as the example. However, her other job was much more fulfilling but oh so dangerous. I could completely understand why she was doing what she was doing but I just thought she was doing it the wrong way. It was so dangerous to do alone, she should at least have someone else watching her back.

    Watching these two dance around each other was fun. Sloane had danger coming on two fronts and it was giving North a headache. Especially given that she still wanted to work her second job while being hunted from her first.
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  • Carolyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bodhi and Sloane
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2022
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    This book is amazing! You have a hot nerdy bodyguard and an actress. Bodhi North is a valued member of the tech crew but also bodyguard for The Guard. He is ready to take his first assignment since being injured months ago. Sloane, an actress featured in action/adventure flicks is put in danger after her latest movie puts a focus on the oil industry. She also has a secret life personally rescuing child brides from their abusers while searching for her sister who was sold by their father. Bodhi and Sloane have an instant attraction and it grows as they move around trying to keep her safe and find Sloane’s sister. This book is action packed, suspenseful and steamy hot.
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  • Ginka
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dammmn!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2020
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    Events in Sloanes life have brought in danger and Brodhi as her bodyguard. Fine to look at, intelligent and brave the attraction is intense! Threats and a lost sister are added to the mix, but the heat and love will not be denied.
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  • melinda swaine
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love how Em Petrova brings her story and characters to life before your eyes!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2020
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    Wow......twists and turns and drama along the way. The story has you hooked from the get go and keeps you turning the pages to find out what is going to happen next. Definitely couldn’t put this one down, held me captivated right through to the very end. I love how Em Petrova brings her story and characters to life before your eyes. A definitely must read and a five star book all day long in my opinion. I would definitely and absolutely recommend this book to all book lovers out there, go get your copy today and find out what your are missing.
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