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Protecting Phoenix Kindle Edition

by Ivy Oliver (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 127 ratings

All I have to do is keep him safe... and pretend to be his boyfriend.



Phoenix Breslin needs a bodyguard. I need a job. There's one catch: No one can know he's under my constant protection. So, how to keep that secret? His idea: I pretend to be his boyfriend.

At first I laugh it off. It's a good cover, and it'll explain why I'm with him 24/7. The longer I spend with him, the less of a joke it seems. I can't take my eyes off his lithe physique, or stop thinking about his strong hands and soft lips. He's hot and vulnerable, gorgeous and wild beneath his supernerd exterior... and every time I look at him, I catch him looking first.

After a passionate encounter, we cross a line and it's no longer a charade. I don't know what it is, except that I'm falling for him, and if I want to keep him, I'll have to save his life.
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  3. Publication date
    October 23, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07JNDV2CX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 23, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 23, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1728818087
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 127 ratings

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Ivy Oliver

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Ivy Oliver is an author of LGBTQ romance, living (currently) outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a former life she was a middle school English teacher, and a lifelong romance fan. She discovered the joys of m/m romance after reading another author’s work last year, and became smitten with the idea of writing her own.

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Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one mentioning it's an entertaining story about opposites attracting, while another describes it as a satisfying reading experience.

"...This was an entertaining story about Opposites Attracting. When protection leads to passion. Where the threats aren't imaginary...." Read more

"...It's obvious. (Compliment) I liked the story, but I found it predictable. There was a brief moment of mystery. Then it was gone...." Read more

"...These two characters are fun, sweet and sexy. I love the bodyguard pretendingbto be a boyfriend theme and how they connect and fall in love for real...." Read more

"...follows them everywhere, and this book becomes a most satisfying experience for the reader...." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one noting it is easy to read.

"I know the author worked hard writing this book. It's obvious. (Compliment) I liked the story, but I found it predictable...." Read more

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  • Deirdre
    5.0 out of 5 stars When Protection Turns Passionate
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2018
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    This is my second "bodyguard" book in the past few days. I can say with a great amount of certainty that it will not be my last. I really enjoyed her style and how she kept the mystery of who the person threatening the MC, Phoenix Breslin throughout the book. The bodyguard Jim Myers was an older retired military man. His serious super vigilant perspective contrasted with Phoenix's seemingly complete opposite style.

    One was suit & tie while the other was tight jeans and a hoodie. One not really aware of what was going on around him and the other's eyes never stopped scanning. Pretend boyfriend versus hovering protector. Jim had a hard time being one or the other. This was an entertaining story about Opposites Attracting.

    When protection leads to passion. Where the threats aren't imaginary. But don't be thrown off by red herrings. A young entrepreneur who wasn't looking, but ended up finding HEA. I'm not sure if Ivy Oliver's other books are held together by a common thread - though it bears repeating I will be reading them. If someone is aware of a particular reading order please let me know in the Comments section. Thank you in advance.
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  • Carle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Protecting and loving
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
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    I know the author worked hard writing this book. It's obvious. (Compliment) I liked the story, but I found it predictable. There was a brief moment of mystery. Then it was gone.

    I thought Phoenix was a little over the top. James was a bit stiff. (No pun intended) there just wasn't a chemistry that I could feel.

    Sorry.
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  • RatherBeReading
    3.0 out of 5 stars Pros and cons...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018
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    First, I liked both James/Jim and Phoenix as people and a couple, and the plot kept me interested throughout. I even had a couple of chuckles in the beginning. But frankly, I didn't feel James was a very good bodyguard throughout most of this story. Too many times I thought that's not very professional or that shouldn't have happened. And also James wasn't as dominant as he should have been. Sorry won't be reading any more from this author.
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  • Kathryn M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2018
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    Danger is stalking Phoenix and James is the man that will keep him safe. These two characters are fun, sweet and sexy. I love the bodyguard pretendingbto be a boyfriend theme and how they connect and fall in love for real. The story and characters are well written and plotted. The mystery of who is targeting Phoenix is entertaining and kept me reading.

    I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
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  • J.M. Fox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Opposites attract which makes for a seductive and thrilling story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
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    The more books I read by Ivy Oliver, the more I like this author's writing style. Ms. Oliver's book, Protecting Phoenix, keeps the readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The two main characters, Phoenix and James, are polar opposites. Add the instantaneous attraction they feel for each other, along with the growing danger that follows them everywhere, and this book becomes a most satisfying experience for the reader. Ivy Oliver's current book, Protecting Phoenix, has hit all five stars.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I just love this authoir
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
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    I have read several of this author's books and I find them easy to read and an enjoyable story line.
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  • CrazyKat19
    4.0 out of 5 stars the nerd and the bodyguard
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018
    protecting phoenix is a great nerd/bodyguard story that will pull you in from the first page. phoenix is a computer nerd, one who has made it big at a very early age. now he's running a billion dollar company that is getting bigger every day. the problem is someone has been stalking phoenix, leaving little gifts behind that have him worried. Enter james myers. this job isn't what james expected in more ways than one and he isn't sure what surprises him more, the man he is protecting or the feelings he brings out in james.

    there is a lot going on in this book and the author does a great job keeping things moving along while at the same time keeping the readers guessing about what will happen next and who is behind everything. of course it is easy to pin point the main trouble maker but there is still alot going on in this book. i love the characters and the way they come together. i also love the way that phoenix looks out for james as much as james looks out for phoenix. i would love to see these two come back with another story and plan to re-read this book again.
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  • G. Penguin
    3.0 out of 5 stars Liked, but...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2018
    A cute story with a solid plot, fun dialogue, & good character development. So why three stars?

    - Typos. So many typos. When something is published, it should be ready to be published. Whomever is in charge of editing needs to not be doing so.

    - The ending. Super abrupt, like the author was just tired of writing and thought, “Good enough. The end.”

    - Artificially inflating the length of the book for monetary purposes. HUGE pet peeve of mine. The actual book ends at 82%, and the remainder of the book is a book excerpt from a prior release. It’s dishonest and is an unfair practice, and it puts honest authors at a disadvantage.

    I like this author, so it makes me sad she’s chosen to do the latter bullet point. But if her next book continues this practice, I won’t support her anymore.
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