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Guarded Deputy: A small town romantic comedy (Emerald Bay RomCom Book 1) Kindle Edition

3.9 out of 5 stars 483 ratings

What should you do when you accidentally call 911 and a deputy shows up at your apartment? Definitely NOT accuse him of being a stripper.

It never fails that I always get into awkward situations like accusing the deputy at my front door of being a stripper and then asking if he’s going to arrest me when he shows up at school the next day…to pick up his nephew.

Nate seems unamused by my antics, but when we start to work together, we’re forced to spend time with one another.

Between getting stuck in a closet together, secret hallway meetings, and him taking care of me, I catch a glimpse of the man beneath the gruff exterior. And when he shows off his dimples, my heart flutters.

But I need a man who can be fully open with me, and Nate's as guarded as the prison in Alcatraz.

*Guarded Deputy is a steamy and swoony small town romance with a sexy, broody deputy and a sassy teacher. Grab it today!

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★★★★★ This book was a laugh out loud funny read that had me hooked! Lindsey, Amazon Review

★★★★★ Her characters, her storylines, everything about the small communities she writes about all work to make you want to read more about these people, about the towns.. and fall in love with them all.
Julie D, ARC Reviewer

★★★★★ When this author sets out to write incredible stories
full of heart, emotions, those insanely hot men leads that have you falling in love, she does NOT disappoint. Readonreader, ARC Reviewer

★★★★★ The character development is always on point when reading Fabiola Francisco's books and this didn't disappoint. She pulls you into the story so you feel like you are their friend and belong in the town. I can't wait for the next book!
Natasha, ARC Reviewer

★★★★★ What a wonderful, heartfelt, hilarious, and steamy book!
Tara's Romance Reads, Amazon Review

★★★★★ I absolutely loved this
grumpy-sunshine, steamy rom-com. Guarded Deputy was my first book by Fabiola Francisco and I can't wait to read more of their books. MandyMarie, Amazon Review

★★★★★ Super cute read that made you laugh out loud right from the get-go.
Lisa, Amazon Review

★★★★★ With Guarded Deputy, Ms.Francisco has created such a great and entertaining read with heart and feels that
kept me glued to my kindle! C Reads, ARC Reviewer

★★★★★
This is a small town romantic comedy that had me laughing out loud. The nicknames in this book are top notch. I won't spoil any of them for you. Mich, Amazon Review

★★★★★
Lord this book had me rolling from the start!!! But that's not all it was also emotional and romantic but most if all funny. And I don't know the last time I actually laughed out loud at a book. So this was really refreshing to read. Sassy Southern Book Blog, ARC Review

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BGYQYHD5
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Emerald Bay RomCom
  • Best Sellers Rank: #192,505 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 483 ratings

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Customers enjoy this romantic comedy, describing it as a cute story with interesting plot events. The book is laugh-out-loud funny, and one customer notes it's an easy read.

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14 customers mention "Story quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as cute and full of cuteness, with one customer highlighting the interesting plot events.

"Cute read! Lizzy is quirky, and cute, I loved it! Nate is grumpy, and only sees the bad in himself. They were perfect for each other...." Read more

"Loved this book. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it. But as soon as I started reading I was engrossed in the characters & their story...." Read more

"...Other than that, this was a very cute read." Read more

"...But overall it was a good read." Read more

5 customers mention "Humor"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it a laugh-out-loud read.

"This book is hilarious, love the romance and sneaking around...which honestly is impossible in a town like Emerald Bay...." Read more

"...What I enjoyed about it most was Lizzy’s internal dialogue. She’s funny and has this dry humor that matches how she always seems to end up with..." Read more

"I loved everything about this book!! Laugh out loud, blast from the past, and hottttttt weather..." Read more

"This book was a laugh out loud funny read that had me hooked! I adore Fabiola and can’t wait for the next book in the series!" Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read.

"...spice scenes were okay, nothing really stuck out for me but it was a quick read...." Read more

"...It’s an easy story to read." Read more

"...After a long work week this was something I needed. Easy read and uplifting mood changer." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
    Loved this book. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it. But as soon as I started reading I was engrossed in the characters & their story. I definitely want to read next book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
    I felt let down after reading the second half of this book. I loved Lizzy's awkwardness, and Nate's hot and cold, but I felt like Nate did a complete 180 without any rhyme or reason. I wanted more of the hot and cold and then the slow transition of him falling in love with Liz. Other than that, this was a very cute read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
    The story seemed to revolve around up and slow down at times and it made it hard to stay in the story. But overall it was a good read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
    This book is hilarious, love the romance and sneaking around...which honestly is impossible in a town like Emerald Bay. Everyone know everything or they try to.
    I really enjoyed it looking forward to the rest of series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
    When Nate, the grumpy deputy, moves to Emerald Bay with his widowed sister and nephew to help them out, he has no desire for any commitments. So when an awkward schoolteacher accidentally calls 911 in her adorable pajamas and thinks he's a stripper someone sent, well, things couldn't be more embarrassing! When his nephew ends up in her classroom and the Hot New Deputy starts working at the school, these two unlikely candidates as a couple discover there is something there. But Nate keeps blowing hot and cold and confusing and frustrating Lizzy.

    These two have a lot to work out with the small town gossip chain, the Sherrif being Lizzy's uncle and godfather as well as Nate's boss, and all the single teachers trying to put their hooks into Nate! I laughed at many moments, the jellyfish, the face painting, and the "old man" playing lazer tag lol! Watching these two figure out their HEA was so enjoyable!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
    For the most part it was a cute story. The characters were decent. The spice scenes were okay, nothing really stuck out for me but it was a quick read. The one thing that bothered me was how many times these characters ate pizza. I mean almost every single meal mentioned was pizza. I mean are these mature adults or frat bros? I know it’s a small town but there had to be some other food options. Like burgers or tacos?
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023
    What a wonderful small town read. I loved Lizzy and Nate, they were such a great couple. And Lizzy is quite the foot in mouth girl and she cracked me up because she only had troubles when she was near Mr Hot Deputy,lol. Love this group of friends and I am excited for Dani’s story next.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023
    GUARDED DEPUTY is the small town romance between an elementary school teacher and a sheriff’s deputy that just moved there from the big city.

    What I enjoyed about it most was Lizzy’s internal dialogue. She’s funny and has this dry humor that matches how she always seems to end up with some kind of mishap. She’s never down on herself and Nate needs her light to brighten his life.

    The romance has a couple of minor bumps and the big plot events are interesting. It’s an easy story to read.

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  • jeanette
    5.0 out of 5 stars highly recommend!!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2024
    I love this authors books, she is one of my favourite authors.

    I loved this book from start to finish.

    I love the characters and the story.

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