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Chester Falls #3
How to Catch a Bodyguard
When your life is in danger, the last thing you should do is fall in love...especially with your bodyguard.
Connor hasn’t just had a bad day or bad week. More like a bad year. Things have been going downhill since he dumped his girlfriend and to top it all of his house has been ransacked.
Ever since James returned to Chester Falls a year ago, his past has come to haunt him. Especially in the image of his childhood best friend who ran out on him after a moment of weakness.
Two best friends reunited.
A bisexual awakening.
An escape artist pet turtle.
James’s first and only instinct is to protect Connor from whoever is trying to harm him. But will being his secret crush’s bodyguard end up putting his heart in harm’s way?
Welcome to Chester Falls, where you can expect to meet sweet men, sexy situations, interfering friends, lots of feels, and a happy ever after.
Book Three in the Chester Falls series. How To Catch a Bodyguard is a sweet and steamy MM romance novel with no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA.
Connor hasn’t just had a bad day or bad week. More like a bad year. Things have been going downhill since he dumped his girlfriend and to top it all of his house has been ransacked.
Ever since James returned to Chester Falls a year ago, his past has come to haunt him. Especially in the image of his childhood best friend who ran out on him after a moment of weakness.
Two best friends reunited.
A bisexual awakening.
An escape artist pet turtle.
James’s first and only instinct is to protect Connor from whoever is trying to harm him. But will being his secret crush’s bodyguard end up putting his heart in harm’s way?
Welcome to Chester Falls, where you can expect to meet sweet men, sexy situations, interfering friends, lots of feels, and a happy ever after.
Book Three in the Chester Falls series. How To Catch a Bodyguard is a sweet and steamy MM romance novel with no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 20, 2020
106 people are currently reading
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About the author
Ana Ashley
55 books758 followersMeet Ana Ashley, your friendly neighborhood romance author!
Ana has been lost in the pages of books for as long as she can remember, taking a few amusing missteps with her childhood writing attempts. But everything changed when she discovered the magical world of LGBTQ+ romance—cue the confetti!
Ana's books offer sweet and sexy romance with a charming mix of humor and heart. Getting her guys together wouldn't be the same without the meddling but well-intentioned cast of secondary characters, who always insist on having their own story.
When she’s not crafting heartfelt tales, you can find her indulging in her favorite pastime of baking delicious treats, enjoying quality time with friends, or staying up late immersed in the pages of a good book.
You can find out more about Ana and her works-in-progress by joining her Newsletter. To sign up visit Ana's website anawritesmm.com
Ana has been lost in the pages of books for as long as she can remember, taking a few amusing missteps with her childhood writing attempts. But everything changed when she discovered the magical world of LGBTQ+ romance—cue the confetti!
Ana's books offer sweet and sexy romance with a charming mix of humor and heart. Getting her guys together wouldn't be the same without the meddling but well-intentioned cast of secondary characters, who always insist on having their own story.
When she’s not crafting heartfelt tales, you can find her indulging in her favorite pastime of baking delicious treats, enjoying quality time with friends, or staying up late immersed in the pages of a good book.
You can find out more about Ana and her works-in-progress by joining her Newsletter. To sign up visit Ana's website anawritesmm.com
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August 6, 2020
I'm a sucker for a good friends to lovers story. I especially love them if they're a second chance romance.
James and Connor were best friends when they were kids. Connor was the popular football player and James (aka Jamie then) was the smart kid who wasn’t overly popular. They were as thick as thieves until James kissed Connor, Connor bolted, and James disappeared without even saying goodbye. The reasons for all of that come out in the book.
Now it’s fifteen years later and James is back in Chester Falls with Kris and Charlie for Tom’s shop’s grand pre-opening. Connor’s not there which is concerning because he knows how important this night is to Tom. All this happened at the end of the last book, along with there being a break-in at Connor’s place and nobody knowing where Connor was. Because of their past, James is fairly certain he knows exactly where Connor is and he’s not wrong.
The reader is taken back in time to see where they began. Thankfully (because I HATE flashbacks in books) it was just enough to show how they knew each other and a little bit of their childhood friendship.
We knew something was up with these guys in How to Catch a Prince. We just didn't know what. When they reconnect Connor starts feeling all kinds of things he's never felt for a man before. James, on the other hand, has always considered Connor his first love.
A few of my faves from the other books are in this quite a bit - Kris, Charlie, and Tom, to name three.
A not-so-favorite (Rory) is also in it but thankfully not for long. It was just enough to throw out a little to make the reader interested in his story. Honestly, it would take A LOT for me to like Rory even a little bit.
The story was good. I enjoyed watching James and Connor come together. And I can't forget Miss Bubbles, Connor's pet turtle. She was good comic relief.
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James and Connor were best friends when they were kids. Connor was the popular football player and James (aka Jamie then) was the smart kid who wasn’t overly popular. They were as thick as thieves until James kissed Connor, Connor bolted, and James disappeared without even saying goodbye. The reasons for all of that come out in the book.
Now it’s fifteen years later and James is back in Chester Falls with Kris and Charlie for Tom’s shop’s grand pre-opening. Connor’s not there which is concerning because he knows how important this night is to Tom. All this happened at the end of the last book, along with there being a break-in at Connor’s place and nobody knowing where Connor was. Because of their past, James is fairly certain he knows exactly where Connor is and he’s not wrong.
The reader is taken back in time to see where they began. Thankfully (because I HATE flashbacks in books) it was just enough to show how they knew each other and a little bit of their childhood friendship.
We knew something was up with these guys in How to Catch a Prince. We just didn't know what. When they reconnect Connor starts feeling all kinds of things he's never felt for a man before. James, on the other hand, has always considered Connor his first love.
A few of my faves from the other books are in this quite a bit - Kris, Charlie, and Tom, to name three.
A not-so-favorite (Rory) is also in it but thankfully not for long. It was just enough to throw out a little to make the reader interested in his story. Honestly, it would take A LOT for me to like Rory even a little bit.
The story was good. I enjoyed watching James and Connor come together. And I can't forget Miss Bubbles, Connor's pet turtle. She was good comic relief.
Full review can be found at -
November 9, 2020
I think this series just keeps getting better. This one had adventure with the romance as someone was stalking and trying to hurt Connor. The mystery was easily solved, but it still added a little excitement to the story. What I really enjoy about these stories is the sweetness of the romance.
March 6, 2025
This was cute but the mystery was a bit lacking. I'm not sure what it was, but it really didn't make sense. And that's frustrating.
They had a good story, but it wasn't my favorite.
They had a good story, but it wasn't my favorite.
March 27, 2024
Connor et James avec un Culomètre à 🍑
📣 Livre reçu en service presse.
Une histoire que j'attendais depuis le premier tome, je suis contente de la découvrir aujourd'hui ~
James l'ayant laissé tomber des années auparavant sans explication, Connor se retrouve décontenancé quand il le découvre comme garde du corps de l'homme de son frère ! Sauf que rien n'est fini entre eux et qu'il est temps que la vérité éclate !
Ce que j'aime chez Ana Ashley, c'est que c'est toujours des histoires cozy, sans vraiment de prise de tête ! Il y a toujours une histoire recherchée derrière mais ce n'est jamais dramatique, à faire pleurer dans les chaumières. C'est parfois ce dont on a besoin en tant que lectrice de romance.
Dans ce tome 3, on découvre un Connor vraiment désœuvré et perdu dans sa vie, qui n'a personne pour voir vraiment sa détresse. D'autant plus que quelqu'un veut lui faire du mal. Autant vous dire que rien ne va. J'avoue qu'il m'a fait mal au cœur, assez pour me dire qu'il avait besoin de quelqu'un pour lui donner l'amour qu'il méritait ! Un James quoi kekeke
Le développement de leur relation se base sur la protection et l'explication tant attendue de James après son départ des années avant. L'auteure fait exprès de faire traîner cela avec des personnages pas encore prêts à dire la vérité pour que l'histoire prenne plus de temps, ça se remarque mais ce n'est pas trop dérangeant !
Nan, vraiment, une histoire encore sympa, qui commence à être plus complexe que les autres tomes, je plussoie !
📣 Livre reçu en service presse.
Une histoire que j'attendais depuis le premier tome, je suis contente de la découvrir aujourd'hui ~
James l'ayant laissé tomber des années auparavant sans explication, Connor se retrouve décontenancé quand il le découvre comme garde du corps de l'homme de son frère ! Sauf que rien n'est fini entre eux et qu'il est temps que la vérité éclate !
Ce que j'aime chez Ana Ashley, c'est que c'est toujours des histoires cozy, sans vraiment de prise de tête ! Il y a toujours une histoire recherchée derrière mais ce n'est jamais dramatique, à faire pleurer dans les chaumières. C'est parfois ce dont on a besoin en tant que lectrice de romance.
Dans ce tome 3, on découvre un Connor vraiment désœuvré et perdu dans sa vie, qui n'a personne pour voir vraiment sa détresse. D'autant plus que quelqu'un veut lui faire du mal. Autant vous dire que rien ne va. J'avoue qu'il m'a fait mal au cœur, assez pour me dire qu'il avait besoin de quelqu'un pour lui donner l'amour qu'il méritait ! Un James quoi kekeke
Le développement de leur relation se base sur la protection et l'explication tant attendue de James après son départ des années avant. L'auteure fait exprès de faire traîner cela avec des personnages pas encore prêts à dire la vérité pour que l'histoire prenne plus de temps, ça se remarque mais ce n'est pas trop dérangeant !
Nan, vraiment, une histoire encore sympa, qui commence à être plus complexe que les autres tomes, je plussoie !
March 26, 2020
3/4
I liked the story but I found two names / surnames typos annoying: the main character with wrong surname and a secondary character with a wrong name ....
I liked the story but I found two names / surnames typos annoying: the main character with wrong surname and a secondary character with a wrong name ....
August 20, 2021
Wonderfully, fun summer reading.
November 25, 2024
3.5 stars
January 4, 2025
Carino
James è la guardia del corpo di Kris, Connor è il fratello di Charlie. I due si conoscevano già, anche se il come e il perchè lo scopriremo in questo libro.
Second chance, friendstolovers e un piccolo mistery che riguarda Connor, sono gli elementi principali che caratterizzano questo terzo libro della serie su Chester Falls.
Vi dirò…se cercate forti emozioni non sarà questo il caso. Mi aspettavo più angst vista la tensione che si percepiva tra i due nel primo libro. Tuttavia la storia è scorrevole, carina, non troppo impegnativa. È un libro che si legge in pochissimo tempo. Io le chiamo “pause relax”, ossia letture che faccio quando voglio prendermi una pausa da qualcosa di più impegnativo.
3,5⭐️
James è la guardia del corpo di Kris, Connor è il fratello di Charlie. I due si conoscevano già, anche se il come e il perchè lo scopriremo in questo libro.
Second chance, friendstolovers e un piccolo mistery che riguarda Connor, sono gli elementi principali che caratterizzano questo terzo libro della serie su Chester Falls.
Vi dirò…se cercate forti emozioni non sarà questo il caso. Mi aspettavo più angst vista la tensione che si percepiva tra i due nel primo libro. Tuttavia la storia è scorrevole, carina, non troppo impegnativa. È un libro che si legge in pochissimo tempo. Io le chiamo “pause relax”, ossia letture che faccio quando voglio prendermi una pausa da qualcosa di più impegnativo.
3,5⭐️
May 25, 2020
Ana Ashley have in a short time become one of my insta buys and I don't think that I have ever rated one of her books lover than 4 stars.
With that said, this is probably my least favorite of her books. I still like it, just not as much as I've like her other books. It's me, not the book.
I have a problem with violence. I really have. And this had quite a lot of that. Like seriously. A lot. Neither am I a fan of bisexual awakening. Or gfy, or what you want to call it. This one had that too. Ooops.
What I do like is Anas writing. She is fantastic with words. And building worlds. Chester Falls are a fantastic place and I just want to live there with all the crazy people living there. Conor and James chemistry was off the charts. They were made for each other and it was so obvious for the reader. At times I wanted to scream at my kindle for them just getting to it.
I loved that we got to hear a little from the previous couples in the series.
The epilogue is absolutely swoon worthy.
And the turtle. The turtle was amazing. I asked my husband if we could get a turtle but he said no. Sad face.
With that said, this is probably my least favorite of her books. I still like it, just not as much as I've like her other books. It's me, not the book.
I have a problem with violence. I really have. And this had quite a lot of that. Like seriously. A lot. Neither am I a fan of bisexual awakening. Or gfy, or what you want to call it. This one had that too. Ooops.
What I do like is Anas writing. She is fantastic with words. And building worlds. Chester Falls are a fantastic place and I just want to live there with all the crazy people living there. Conor and James chemistry was off the charts. They were made for each other and it was so obvious for the reader. At times I wanted to scream at my kindle for them just getting to it.
I loved that we got to hear a little from the previous couples in the series.
The epilogue is absolutely swoon worthy.
And the turtle. The turtle was amazing. I asked my husband if we could get a turtle but he said no. Sad face.
August 6, 2023
RECENSIONE A CURA DI ELYXYZ
Con questo terzo volume ritorniamo nell’amena Chester Falls e, anche se i protagonisti sono diversi dai precedenti, la storia segue un filo comune e si interseca con i libri passati, pertanto il mio consiglio è di leggerli in ordine, partendo dal prequel.
Ritroviamo qui personaggi che abbiamo amato come Tom, Wren, Charlie e il principe, ma i nostri nuovi eroi sono la sua guardia del corpo, James, e il fratello di Charlie, Connor, intravisti nel primo volume.
Scopriamo così che James ha vissuto da ragazzino a Chester Falls, ed è stato un carissimo amico di Connor. Poi il destino li ha separati bruscamente – nel corso della lettura scopriremo vari segreti che riguardano James – e tenuti lontano a lungo.
I due hanno però qualcosa in sospeso, un chiarimento mancato e un seme della consapevolezza che ci ha messo anni a germogliare.
Continua sul nostro blog!
Con questo terzo volume ritorniamo nell’amena Chester Falls e, anche se i protagonisti sono diversi dai precedenti, la storia segue un filo comune e si interseca con i libri passati, pertanto il mio consiglio è di leggerli in ordine, partendo dal prequel.
Ritroviamo qui personaggi che abbiamo amato come Tom, Wren, Charlie e il principe, ma i nostri nuovi eroi sono la sua guardia del corpo, James, e il fratello di Charlie, Connor, intravisti nel primo volume.
Scopriamo così che James ha vissuto da ragazzino a Chester Falls, ed è stato un carissimo amico di Connor. Poi il destino li ha separati bruscamente – nel corso della lettura scopriremo vari segreti che riguardano James – e tenuti lontano a lungo.
I due hanno però qualcosa in sospeso, un chiarimento mancato e un seme della consapevolezza che ci ha messo anni a germogliare.
Continua sul nostro blog!
September 5, 2020
Throughly enjoyed this friends to lovers book.
Loved James, the big (and he really was) bodyguard to the Prince in book 1. He had a surprise back story that I wasn't expecting.
I really felt for Connor with the situation he was in but he dealt with falling for his friend (and his attraction to a man for the first time) in a mature way.
Great to catch up with all the other couples.
And excellent narration.
Loved James, the big (and he really was) bodyguard to the Prince in book 1. He had a surprise back story that I wasn't expecting.
I really felt for Connor with the situation he was in but he dealt with falling for his friend (and his attraction to a man for the first time) in a mature way.
Great to catch up with all the other couples.
And excellent narration.
January 1, 2023
Another amazing story from Chester Falls
James and Connor are made for each other, plain and simple. From best friends to strangers to friends to lovers their journey was exactly how it was meant to happen for these two.
I love the falling in love with your bodyguard trope especially when it’s mixed with a second chance as well.
James protected Connor with everything he could and boy did he. This was a wild ride and I can’t wait to read the other books in the series.
James and Connor are made for each other, plain and simple. From best friends to strangers to friends to lovers their journey was exactly how it was meant to happen for these two.
I love the falling in love with your bodyguard trope especially when it’s mixed with a second chance as well.
James protected Connor with everything he could and boy did he. This was a wild ride and I can’t wait to read the other books in the series.
March 28, 2020
I am absolutely in love with this series. The history between Connor and James was so sweet and the chemistry was amazing. I love friends to lovers, second chance romances and this book didn't disappoint me. And all the couples from the other books are still there, specially Tom, my cutie. An that insane turtle stole the show
I can't wait to read Rory's story
I can't wait to read Rory's story
April 29, 2021
How to Catch a Bodyguard is never third book in the Chester Falls series by Ana Ashley. This book is about Connor and James. I really liked their story. It was sweet, sexy and very well written. I really like this series!
January 13, 2021
3.5 stars!
May 6, 2022
How to catch a bodyguard
A cute second Chance romance with a bit of suspense and plenty of sexy times. The characters were fun and their story was sweet.
A cute second Chance romance with a bit of suspense and plenty of sexy times. The characters were fun and their story was sweet.
May 19, 2024
Anche questa storia è stata veramente bella, romantica e con un piccolo colpo di scena!!
I 2 personaggi Connor Williams & James Bennet mi sono piaciuti tantissimo.
💖💖💖💖💖💋
I 2 personaggi Connor Williams & James Bennet mi sono piaciuti tantissimo.
💖💖💖💖💖💋
April 20, 2022
4.5 stars
Like the others this was also a fast paced, angsty, quick story. This one had a little more steam than the previous books.
They really were a sweet couple with great chemistry. Though unlike the previous ones this is sort of a 2nd chance romance with plenty of resistance so it didnt have that instalove feel. I can't say that I instantly loved the characters cause they frustrated me til more of their history was revealed. I really grew to love the characters though. Even the love affair betweeen the dog and the turtle was cute lol. I really loved this story and listened to it all at once. I left off half a star cause like I said stubborn men frustrate me but the cause behind their resistance was heartbreaking and made sense to me in the end. I couldn't judge them too harshly even if it was somewhat angsty. I also really enjoyed the subplot that was very interesting with a little suspense.
Like the others this was also a fast paced, angsty, quick story. This one had a little more steam than the previous books.
They really were a sweet couple with great chemistry. Though unlike the previous ones this is sort of a 2nd chance romance with plenty of resistance so it didnt have that instalove feel. I can't say that I instantly loved the characters cause they frustrated me til more of their history was revealed. I really grew to love the characters though. Even the love affair betweeen the dog and the turtle was cute lol. I really loved this story and listened to it all at once. I left off half a star cause like I said stubborn men frustrate me but the cause behind their resistance was heartbreaking and made sense to me in the end. I couldn't judge them too harshly even if it was somewhat angsty. I also really enjoyed the subplot that was very interesting with a little suspense.
July 5, 2025
So much drama, quite a bit of angst, former best friends reunited after 15 years — easily the best in the series so far! Loved how closely connected this story was with the previous ones, picking up right near the end of book 2 and how much the characters of the previous stories were present in this one, with Connor being Charlie’s brother and also friends with Tom and Wren, and James being Kris’ head of security and close friend. I also love me a second chance, friends to lovers romance, and this one definitely was both! There was lots of mutual pining for each other, a spiteful someone out to hurt one of the characters, and an overprotective, tiny turtle repeatedly trying to injure the other. I laughed a lot, and thoroughly adored this book!
July 23, 2023
Eine zuckersüße Romanze, die viele Herzchen hinterlässt.
Ich mag sie so sehr, weil es um eine Freundschaft (aufkeimende Jugendliebe) geht, die durch einen Umzug auseinander gerissen wird. Jahre später treffen sie wieder aufeinander und ihre Liebe fängt erneut an zu keimen.
Die Story ist süß und sexy, genau so wie es mir gefällt.
Ich mag sie so sehr, weil es um eine Freundschaft (aufkeimende Jugendliebe) geht, die durch einen Umzug auseinander gerissen wird. Jahre später treffen sie wieder aufeinander und ihre Liebe fängt erneut an zu keimen.
Die Story ist süß und sexy, genau so wie es mir gefällt.
January 7, 2023
If authors could not add a sex scene when one MC has a concussion that’d be great 🥴
March 31, 2020
"How to Catch a Bodyguard" is the third volume of "Chester Falls" written by Ana Ashley. I must admit that this is one of the installments that I have been waiting for impatiently since I read the first part of the series. Why? Because already then the author suggested some interesting pairs to us, and starting from that time we've really wanted to learn their stories. And in "How to Catch a Bodyguard" Ana Ashley tells us one of them. As we could easily guess when reading "How to Catch a Prince", Connor and James share a common past, as the author didn't even try to hide this information from us. But did I expect the events from the said past that were revealed in this volume? No. And what about the story we read, the present of the novel? I think it wasn't easy to predict the plot of this volume. And thanks to this fact, we read "How to Catch a Bodyguard" with undying interest, and this is undoubtedly the most important thing when it comes to the plot of any novel.
Another advantage of "How to Catch a Bodyguard" are the characters. As I've mentioned, they were introduced to us in the series earlier, thanks to which starting the adventure with this volume some readers already know them to some extent and have the opportunity to fall in love with them faster. However, there's no doubt that the author made sure that people who haven't read previous volumes don't feel bad about it when reading this book. Everyone has the opportunity to meet and fall in love with James and Connor on many levels, because they are built taking into account who they were in the past, who they are at the beginning of the novel and how they change as their history unfolds. But what I think their biggest advantage is is that both James and Connor are different than we initially believe, and so in some respects they surprise us.
Another thing I want to write about is love, which is in the air starting from the first page of the novel to the very end. I really liked the fact that the author managed to create this unique vibe of love, which does not have to be described at all, as we can feel it. Believe me, these feelings are just there. Imagine the smell of perfume in the air that follows a person. This is how in "How to Catch a Bodyguard" Ana Ashley builds this love is in the air motif, this unique vibe of love. It is there, just like that.
To sum up, "How to Catch a Bodyguard" is a really nice and worth reading novel. It is interesting, funny and serious at the same time, sweet, but with elements of drama. I simply love the book!
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„How to Catch a Bodyguard” jest trzecim tomem „Chester Falls” autorstwa Any Ashley. Muszę przyznać, że jest to jedna z części, na które z niecierpliwością czekałam od kiedy przeczytałam pierwszą odsłonę serii. Dlaczego? Albowiem już wtedy autorka podsunęła nam pewne interesujące pary, których historie naprawdę chcieliśmy poznać. I oto w „How to Catch a Bodyguard” Ana Ashley opowiada nam jedną z nich. Tego, że Connora i Jamesa łączy wspólna przeszłość domyślaliśmy się od kiedy spotkali się oni w „How to Catch a Prince”, jako że autorka wcale tego nie kryła. Czy jednak spodziewałam się tego, co zostało ujawnione w tym tomie? Nie. A co z historią, którą mamy okazję przeczytać, a więc z powieściową teraźniejszością? Ona również nie jest tak łatwa do przewidzenia. Dzięki temu, „How to Catch a Bodyguard” czyta się z niegasnącym zainteresowaniem, a to jest niewątpliwie najważniejsze, kiedy w grę wchodzi fabuła jakiejkolwiek powieści.
Inną z zalet „How to Catch a Bodyguard” są bohaterowie. Jak już wspomniałam, zostali oni wprowadzeni do serii wcześniej, dzięki czemu część czytelników zaczynając swoją przygodę z tym tomem w pewnym stopniu już ich znała i miała okazję szybciej pokochać. Autorka niewątpliwie zadbała jednak o to, aby także osoby, które nie czytały wcześniejszych tomów nie odczuwały dyskomfortu podczas lektury. Każdy ma bowiem okazję poznać i pokochać Jamesa i Connora na wielu płaszczyznach, albowiem są oni budowani z uwzględnieniem tego jacy byli w przeszłości, jacy są na początku powieści i jak zmieniają się w miarę rozwoju ich historii. Za ich największą zaletę uważam jednak to, że zarówno James jak i Connor są inni niż początkowo przypuszczamy, a więc pod pewnymi względami nas zaskakują.
Kolejna sprawa to miłość, która unosi się w powietrzu od pierwszych stron powieści po sam jej koniec. Bardzo spodobało mi się to, że autorce udało się stworzyć tę wyjątkową atmosferę miłości, której wcale nie musi opisywać, abyśmy mogli ją wyczuć. Te uczucia po prostu tam są. Wyobraźcie sobie, zapach perfum unoszący się w powietrzu i ciągnący za jakąś osobą. Właśnie w taki sposób w „How to Catch a Bodyguard” w powietrzu unosi się miłość. Ona tam jest, po prostu jest.
Podsumowując, „How to Catch a Bodyguard” to naprawdę fajna powieść, po którą warto sięgnąć. Jest interesująca, jednocześnie zabawna i poważna, słodka, ale z elementami dramatu. Ja ją uwielbiam!
Another advantage of "How to Catch a Bodyguard" are the characters. As I've mentioned, they were introduced to us in the series earlier, thanks to which starting the adventure with this volume some readers already know them to some extent and have the opportunity to fall in love with them faster. However, there's no doubt that the author made sure that people who haven't read previous volumes don't feel bad about it when reading this book. Everyone has the opportunity to meet and fall in love with James and Connor on many levels, because they are built taking into account who they were in the past, who they are at the beginning of the novel and how they change as their history unfolds. But what I think their biggest advantage is is that both James and Connor are different than we initially believe, and so in some respects they surprise us.
Another thing I want to write about is love, which is in the air starting from the first page of the novel to the very end. I really liked the fact that the author managed to create this unique vibe of love, which does not have to be described at all, as we can feel it. Believe me, these feelings are just there. Imagine the smell of perfume in the air that follows a person. This is how in "How to Catch a Bodyguard" Ana Ashley builds this love is in the air motif, this unique vibe of love. It is there, just like that.
To sum up, "How to Catch a Bodyguard" is a really nice and worth reading novel. It is interesting, funny and serious at the same time, sweet, but with elements of drama. I simply love the book!
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„How to Catch a Bodyguard” jest trzecim tomem „Chester Falls” autorstwa Any Ashley. Muszę przyznać, że jest to jedna z części, na które z niecierpliwością czekałam od kiedy przeczytałam pierwszą odsłonę serii. Dlaczego? Albowiem już wtedy autorka podsunęła nam pewne interesujące pary, których historie naprawdę chcieliśmy poznać. I oto w „How to Catch a Bodyguard” Ana Ashley opowiada nam jedną z nich. Tego, że Connora i Jamesa łączy wspólna przeszłość domyślaliśmy się od kiedy spotkali się oni w „How to Catch a Prince”, jako że autorka wcale tego nie kryła. Czy jednak spodziewałam się tego, co zostało ujawnione w tym tomie? Nie. A co z historią, którą mamy okazję przeczytać, a więc z powieściową teraźniejszością? Ona również nie jest tak łatwa do przewidzenia. Dzięki temu, „How to Catch a Bodyguard” czyta się z niegasnącym zainteresowaniem, a to jest niewątpliwie najważniejsze, kiedy w grę wchodzi fabuła jakiejkolwiek powieści.
Inną z zalet „How to Catch a Bodyguard” są bohaterowie. Jak już wspomniałam, zostali oni wprowadzeni do serii wcześniej, dzięki czemu część czytelników zaczynając swoją przygodę z tym tomem w pewnym stopniu już ich znała i miała okazję szybciej pokochać. Autorka niewątpliwie zadbała jednak o to, aby także osoby, które nie czytały wcześniejszych tomów nie odczuwały dyskomfortu podczas lektury. Każdy ma bowiem okazję poznać i pokochać Jamesa i Connora na wielu płaszczyznach, albowiem są oni budowani z uwzględnieniem tego jacy byli w przeszłości, jacy są na początku powieści i jak zmieniają się w miarę rozwoju ich historii. Za ich największą zaletę uważam jednak to, że zarówno James jak i Connor są inni niż początkowo przypuszczamy, a więc pod pewnymi względami nas zaskakują.
Kolejna sprawa to miłość, która unosi się w powietrzu od pierwszych stron powieści po sam jej koniec. Bardzo spodobało mi się to, że autorce udało się stworzyć tę wyjątkową atmosferę miłości, której wcale nie musi opisywać, abyśmy mogli ją wyczuć. Te uczucia po prostu tam są. Wyobraźcie sobie, zapach perfum unoszący się w powietrzu i ciągnący za jakąś osobą. Właśnie w taki sposób w „How to Catch a Bodyguard” w powietrzu unosi się miłość. Ona tam jest, po prostu jest.
Podsumowując, „How to Catch a Bodyguard” to naprawdę fajna powieść, po którą warto sięgnąć. Jest interesująca, jednocześnie zabawna i poważna, słodka, ale z elementami dramatu. Ja ją uwielbiam!
August 6, 2023
Recensione su copia ARC
Con questo terzo volume ritorniamo nell’amena Chester Falls e, anche se i protagonisti sono diversi dai precedenti, la storia segue un filo comune e si interseca con i libri passati, pertanto il mio consiglio è di leggerli in ordine, partendo dal prequel.
Ritroviamo qui personaggi che abbiamo amato come Tom, Wren, Charlie e il principe, ma i nostri nuovi eroi sono la sua guardia del corpo, James, e il fratello di Charlie, Connor, intravisti nel primo volume.
Scopriamo così che James ha vissuto da ragazzino a Chester Falls, ed è stato un carissimo amico di Connor. Poi il destino li ha separati bruscamente – nel corso della lettura scopriremo vari segreti che riguardano James – e tenuti lontano a lungo.
I due hanno però qualcosa in sospeso, un chiarimento mancato e un seme della consapevolezza che ci ha messo anni a germogliare.
James si trova a Chester Falls come bodyguard del principe Kris di Lydovia, ma quando succedono strani e inquietanti eventi a Connor, i suoi sentimenti repressi e il bisogno di proteggerlo prendono il sopravvento e l’uomo s’incarica della sua protezione, mentre la polizia locale investiga sui colpevoli da scovare, perché qualche pazzo psicopatico è pronto a uccidere Con e la minaccia non è solo campata in aria.
Sono una grande appassionata delle convivenze forzate e degli amici che diventano amanti, quindi ho apprezzato anche questo volume, che è una lettura piacevole, molto dolce, condita con imprevisti e attimi drammatici piazzati al momento giusto.
Dal mio punto di vista, preferisco pensare che Connor abbia avuto una rivelazione tardiva della propria bisessualità, più che catalogare questo libro come ‘gay for you’, anche se alcune sue affermazioni non sono così chiare.
La vicinanza con James gli ha permesso di riprendere in mano le cose in sospeso da anni e ho gradito i loro momenti intimi, molto hot e molto coinvolgenti, ma anche i momenti giocosi e divertenti.
Un punto bonus va a Bubbles, la tartaruga di Connor che, chissà come, è una maestra della fuga e scappa sempre dal suo contenitore, finché non troverà una casa di suo gradimento.
L’unico appunto è che avrei preferito trovare, nella traduzione del racconto, il termine bisessuale abbreviato in "bi" e non bisex, come suggerito dai diretti interessati nella comunità LGBTQ+.
La storia rimane gradevole e si lascia leggere con piacere. Ve la consiglio per continuità e resto in attesa del prossimo volume.
Con questo terzo volume ritorniamo nell’amena Chester Falls e, anche se i protagonisti sono diversi dai precedenti, la storia segue un filo comune e si interseca con i libri passati, pertanto il mio consiglio è di leggerli in ordine, partendo dal prequel.
Ritroviamo qui personaggi che abbiamo amato come Tom, Wren, Charlie e il principe, ma i nostri nuovi eroi sono la sua guardia del corpo, James, e il fratello di Charlie, Connor, intravisti nel primo volume.
Scopriamo così che James ha vissuto da ragazzino a Chester Falls, ed è stato un carissimo amico di Connor. Poi il destino li ha separati bruscamente – nel corso della lettura scopriremo vari segreti che riguardano James – e tenuti lontano a lungo.
I due hanno però qualcosa in sospeso, un chiarimento mancato e un seme della consapevolezza che ci ha messo anni a germogliare.
James si trova a Chester Falls come bodyguard del principe Kris di Lydovia, ma quando succedono strani e inquietanti eventi a Connor, i suoi sentimenti repressi e il bisogno di proteggerlo prendono il sopravvento e l’uomo s’incarica della sua protezione, mentre la polizia locale investiga sui colpevoli da scovare, perché qualche pazzo psicopatico è pronto a uccidere Con e la minaccia non è solo campata in aria.
Sono una grande appassionata delle convivenze forzate e degli amici che diventano amanti, quindi ho apprezzato anche questo volume, che è una lettura piacevole, molto dolce, condita con imprevisti e attimi drammatici piazzati al momento giusto.
Dal mio punto di vista, preferisco pensare che Connor abbia avuto una rivelazione tardiva della propria bisessualità, più che catalogare questo libro come ‘gay for you’, anche se alcune sue affermazioni non sono così chiare.
La vicinanza con James gli ha permesso di riprendere in mano le cose in sospeso da anni e ho gradito i loro momenti intimi, molto hot e molto coinvolgenti, ma anche i momenti giocosi e divertenti.
Un punto bonus va a Bubbles, la tartaruga di Connor che, chissà come, è una maestra della fuga e scappa sempre dal suo contenitore, finché non troverà una casa di suo gradimento.
L’unico appunto è che avrei preferito trovare, nella traduzione del racconto, il termine bisessuale abbreviato in "bi" e non bisex, come suggerito dai diretti interessati nella comunità LGBTQ+.
La storia rimane gradevole e si lascia leggere con piacere. Ve la consiglio per continuità e resto in attesa del prossimo volume.
August 10, 2020
Independent reviewer for Gay Romance Reviews, I was gifted the audio file of this book.
This is book 3 in the Chester Falls series, I have not read or listened to books one or two, and I did not feel like I was missing anything by not doing so. I have been fortunate to get audio copies of both of those books though, so I WILL be listening to them in due course.
Since James arrived back in Chester Falls a year ago, Connor has been having a bad time. Now someone is trying to kill and reconnecting with James brings up so much hurt that Connor felt when James left. Will reconnecting also bring back the feelings he had before that fateful day?
Ana Ashley is a new to me author, although I have some of her alter ego books. Nick Hudson is also a new to me narrator, and the two together blew me away!
So many layers and subplots, so many secrets from these two, at one point I wasn’t sure which way was up!
Hudson gets across how much James missed Connor all this time, how much he LOVED Connor. Hudson gets across how much hurt Connor carried all this time, since James just upped and left after he did what he did. He gets across how Connor really feels about James, even if Connor doesn’t quite know himself yet.
Both Connor and James have a say, in the first person, and in present tense. My least favourite way to READ a book. To listen? Fast becoming my favourite especially with such excellent narration!
It wasn’t clear who was doing what they were doing to Connor, and I loved not being able to see that until it was revealed. Love being kept on my toes.
The star of the show is not Ashley or Hudson, not even James or Connor, but Bubbles, Connor’s turtle! That little madam must have been Houdini in another life, she really must, the amount of times she gets out her tank!
I will be listening to How To Catch A Prince, and How To Catch A Rival in due course. I look forward to doing things backwards, knowing what’s to come!
5 stars for the narration
5 stars for the book
5 stars overall
**same worded review will appear elsewhere**
This is book 3 in the Chester Falls series, I have not read or listened to books one or two, and I did not feel like I was missing anything by not doing so. I have been fortunate to get audio copies of both of those books though, so I WILL be listening to them in due course.
Since James arrived back in Chester Falls a year ago, Connor has been having a bad time. Now someone is trying to kill and reconnecting with James brings up so much hurt that Connor felt when James left. Will reconnecting also bring back the feelings he had before that fateful day?
Ana Ashley is a new to me author, although I have some of her alter ego books. Nick Hudson is also a new to me narrator, and the two together blew me away!
So many layers and subplots, so many secrets from these two, at one point I wasn’t sure which way was up!
Hudson gets across how much James missed Connor all this time, how much he LOVED Connor. Hudson gets across how much hurt Connor carried all this time, since James just upped and left after he did what he did. He gets across how Connor really feels about James, even if Connor doesn’t quite know himself yet.
Both Connor and James have a say, in the first person, and in present tense. My least favourite way to READ a book. To listen? Fast becoming my favourite especially with such excellent narration!
It wasn’t clear who was doing what they were doing to Connor, and I loved not being able to see that until it was revealed. Love being kept on my toes.
The star of the show is not Ashley or Hudson, not even James or Connor, but Bubbles, Connor’s turtle! That little madam must have been Houdini in another life, she really must, the amount of times she gets out her tank!
I will be listening to How To Catch A Prince, and How To Catch A Rival in due course. I look forward to doing things backwards, knowing what’s to come!
5 stars for the narration
5 stars for the book
5 stars overall
**same worded review will appear elsewhere**
April 1, 2024
Connor et James ont été meilleurs amis dans une autre vie mais un baiser, une fuite et un déménagement ont eu raison des liens qui les unissaient. James est gay. Connor est hétéro. Oui, mais bon... James est quand-même sacrément sexy ! James, qui est garde du corps, va avoir l’occasion de se rapprocher de son béguin d’adolescent en le protégeant de la menace qui pèse sur lui. Et à force de garder le corps de Connor, il pourrait bien y avoir un rapprochement inespéré et... chaud !
Est-ce que la saga se bonifie de tome en tome ? Je crois bien que oui ! En tout cas, j’ai passé un très bon moment de lecture, amplifié par le plaisir de retrouver les personnages des tomes précédents. Au bout du 3ème tome, c’est comme retrouver des amis ou la famille et qu’est-ce que c’est agréable !! C’est ce que j’adore dans ces sagas où la galerie de personnages foisonne de personnalités diverses et permet de réunir couple après couple sous l’œil bienveillant de la communauté. Ici, on est à la fois entre amis et en famille et ça apporte beaucoup de chaleur humaine au récit. La plume de l’auteur est fluide et dynamique. Elle dessine un joli couple et un scénario suffisamment addictif pour avoir quelques difficultés à lâcher le livre...
Ce qui est vraiment sympa avec cette auteur, c’est qu’elle réussit à combiner récit sexy et sucré même si je dois saluer le fait que ce roman est moins guimauve que les précédents (ce qui explique sans doute que je l’aie plus apprécié) Sans compter qu’il n’est pas exempt de suspense et de rebondissements, permettant de garder l’attention du lecteur. J’ai quand même un petit regret, c’est l’absence de vraies aspérités dans les caractères des personnages. Au final, tout le monde est beau et gentil (ou presque) et du coup, l’histoire manque du corps et du caractère nécessaires à un roman qui reste longtemps en mémoire. Cela dit, la mignonnerie du récit est attachante pour peu qu’on ne lise pas que ça donc, je pinaille en fait !
Est-ce que la saga se bonifie de tome en tome ? Je crois bien que oui ! En tout cas, j’ai passé un très bon moment de lecture, amplifié par le plaisir de retrouver les personnages des tomes précédents. Au bout du 3ème tome, c’est comme retrouver des amis ou la famille et qu’est-ce que c’est agréable !! C’est ce que j’adore dans ces sagas où la galerie de personnages foisonne de personnalités diverses et permet de réunir couple après couple sous l’œil bienveillant de la communauté. Ici, on est à la fois entre amis et en famille et ça apporte beaucoup de chaleur humaine au récit. La plume de l’auteur est fluide et dynamique. Elle dessine un joli couple et un scénario suffisamment addictif pour avoir quelques difficultés à lâcher le livre...
Ce qui est vraiment sympa avec cette auteur, c’est qu’elle réussit à combiner récit sexy et sucré même si je dois saluer le fait que ce roman est moins guimauve que les précédents (ce qui explique sans doute que je l’aie plus apprécié) Sans compter qu’il n’est pas exempt de suspense et de rebondissements, permettant de garder l’attention du lecteur. J’ai quand même un petit regret, c’est l’absence de vraies aspérités dans les caractères des personnages. Au final, tout le monde est beau et gentil (ou presque) et du coup, l’histoire manque du corps et du caractère nécessaires à un roman qui reste longtemps en mémoire. Cela dit, la mignonnerie du récit est attachante pour peu qu’on ne lise pas que ça donc, je pinaille en fait !
August 2, 2020
How to Catch a Bodyguard is the third book in the Chester Falls series and can be read as a standalone, but I highly suggest reading the first two books first for maximum enjoyment.
Connor hasn’t had a great year. He’s dumped his girlfriend, gone through the wringer at work, and is still trying to come to terms with the fact that his best friend in high school has suddenly reappeared after disappearing without a word years ago. James has his own secrets, especially about what happened back in high school when he was yanked from Connor’s life without a word, but right now his focus is on the here and now, especially since someone with malicious intent has started targeting Connor. These two men have a lot of baggage they have to unpack, but with the simmering attraction and desire that they hold for each other just under the surface, they have no choice but to air out all the dirty laundry.
The third book in the series still has the Hallmark romance charm of the first two books, but there’s definitely way more action and suspense. James and Connor find themselves in dangerous situations where the wrong move can cost them their lives. Ana Ashley definitely packs in some thrills without skimping on the fluff and romance, which I love so much.
Nick Hudson narrates this audiobook, and like the first and second book, does an amazing job. Nick has a lovely voice that’s perfect for Chester Falls. He keeps the character voices consistent from book to book and it is very easy to follow along in the story. I also liked the energy and enthusiasm Nick puts into his performance. It made the book really entertaining to listen to and I really enjoyed it.
I definitely recommend this book and the entire Chester Falls series so far.
Connor hasn’t had a great year. He’s dumped his girlfriend, gone through the wringer at work, and is still trying to come to terms with the fact that his best friend in high school has suddenly reappeared after disappearing without a word years ago. James has his own secrets, especially about what happened back in high school when he was yanked from Connor’s life without a word, but right now his focus is on the here and now, especially since someone with malicious intent has started targeting Connor. These two men have a lot of baggage they have to unpack, but with the simmering attraction and desire that they hold for each other just under the surface, they have no choice but to air out all the dirty laundry.
The third book in the series still has the Hallmark romance charm of the first two books, but there’s definitely way more action and suspense. James and Connor find themselves in dangerous situations where the wrong move can cost them their lives. Ana Ashley definitely packs in some thrills without skimping on the fluff and romance, which I love so much.
Nick Hudson narrates this audiobook, and like the first and second book, does an amazing job. Nick has a lovely voice that’s perfect for Chester Falls. He keeps the character voices consistent from book to book and it is very easy to follow along in the story. I also liked the energy and enthusiasm Nick puts into his performance. It made the book really entertaining to listen to and I really enjoyed it.
I definitely recommend this book and the entire Chester Falls series so far.
October 3, 2021
I am so enjoying this series! We first met Connor and James in the first book of this series and Connor was a side character in How to Catch a Rival. Connor was so full of angst in book one. He and James were head to head at one point in that book due to troubles caused by CeeCee, Connor's girlfriend. Ever since then, he seems to be just existing, until James comes back into his life. When we find out the have a past, which included a brief, if not startling kiss, the story goes from there. We are lead through a story of unrequited love, let down and a chance at love again. I love in this day and age, that sexual preference isn't black and white, in the case of Connor who never had a sexual attraction to a male or even an idea that he was "gay" or "bi". Why do there have to be labels for who we love or find attraction? In this case Connor is awakened to feelings he never knew and it is a slow easy going love story, not always smooth sailing, but then again, what love story is? James is always aware of his feelings for Connor, but has put it on the back burner for years while trying to figure out his own life, which led to him becoming the stateside bodyguard for Kris and Charlie. I love how her stories unfold, interconnecting characters from previous books, and in this case a brief meeting of Brad in book in 'Prince', brings him into the mix that we didn't see coming. I sooo love Mary ... and Olly! She full of love and he full of wisdom. Everyone in these books contributes to the main story soo well. And then there is Bubbles and Donnie... do they get a book, lol? Can't wait to read the next, but think I will back track to another side couple, Tristan and Ben!
August 19, 2023
𝑰𝒍 𝒎𝒊𝒐 𝒄𝒖𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒃𝒃𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒊 𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒓.
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Aspettavo questo terzo libro della serie di 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 con un misto di ansia e trepidazione. Trepidazione perché già dalla fine del primo volume non vedevo l’ora di leggere della storia di 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 (cuore mio) e 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲. Ansia perché il secondo volume per me era stato proprio una delusione. Posso dire che questa lettura me la sono proprio goduta e ho sclerato tantissimo per questi due vecchi amici di infanzia che hanno avuto un fugace approccio prima di non rivedersi per altri quindici anni. Non proprio un second chance, ma ci sono state le basi giuste per far sì che una passione, assopita ma mai spenta, riprendesse fuoco in pochi giorni. Un contesto di pericolo che non poteva far altro che dare una scossa a due protagonisti per cui è impossibile non fare il tifo. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 e 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲 sono proprio fatti l’uno per l’altro e io non vedevo l’ora di vederli felici insieme 🥹💕 e poi c’è Bubble… la mitica tartaruga di 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿, dedita alla fuga e a rovinare i momenti magici 😂
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𝑺𝒆 𝒄’𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝒖𝒏𝒂 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒗𝒂 𝒅𝒊 𝒔𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒐 𝒍𝒖𝒊.
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Devo dire che mi sono piaciuti molto entrambi i protagonisti, ma la mia preferenza va decisamente a 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 e al risveglio di una bisessualità latente che non ha mai avuto modo di esplorare prima del ritorno di 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲. I due si rincontrano quando la vita di 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 sta andando a rotoli e, in più, ci si mette qualcuno a minacciarlo pesantemente. Per fortuna c’è 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲 (che, guarda caso, arriva al momento giusto 🤣), che non ha mai smesso di pensare a lui in tutti quegli anni e ora farà di tutto per proteggerlo 🤧 la loro storia ha tutto quel che mi piace quando cerco una lettura leggera di puro intrattenimento: un minimo di credibilità, angst ridotto, pucciosità, divertimento e momenti piccantelli! Devo sclerarci con gli occhi a cuoricino ma senza infrangermi emotivamente su scogli appuntiti! Questo è quello che cerco! 💕 cosa buona… ho ancora voglia di portare avanti la serie, anche se non rimarrà tra le mie preferite !
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Aspettavo questo terzo libro della serie di 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 con un misto di ansia e trepidazione. Trepidazione perché già dalla fine del primo volume non vedevo l’ora di leggere della storia di 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 (cuore mio) e 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲. Ansia perché il secondo volume per me era stato proprio una delusione. Posso dire che questa lettura me la sono proprio goduta e ho sclerato tantissimo per questi due vecchi amici di infanzia che hanno avuto un fugace approccio prima di non rivedersi per altri quindici anni. Non proprio un second chance, ma ci sono state le basi giuste per far sì che una passione, assopita ma mai spenta, riprendesse fuoco in pochi giorni. Un contesto di pericolo che non poteva far altro che dare una scossa a due protagonisti per cui è impossibile non fare il tifo. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 e 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲 sono proprio fatti l’uno per l’altro e io non vedevo l’ora di vederli felici insieme 🥹💕 e poi c’è Bubble… la mitica tartaruga di 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿, dedita alla fuga e a rovinare i momenti magici 😂
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𝑺𝒆 𝒄’𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝒖𝒏𝒂 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒗𝒂 𝒅𝒊 𝒔𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒐 𝒍𝒖𝒊.
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Devo dire che mi sono piaciuti molto entrambi i protagonisti, ma la mia preferenza va decisamente a 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 e al risveglio di una bisessualità latente che non ha mai avuto modo di esplorare prima del ritorno di 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲. I due si rincontrano quando la vita di 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 sta andando a rotoli e, in più, ci si mette qualcuno a minacciarlo pesantemente. Per fortuna c’è 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲 (che, guarda caso, arriva al momento giusto 🤣), che non ha mai smesso di pensare a lui in tutti quegli anni e ora farà di tutto per proteggerlo 🤧 la loro storia ha tutto quel che mi piace quando cerco una lettura leggera di puro intrattenimento: un minimo di credibilità, angst ridotto, pucciosità, divertimento e momenti piccantelli! Devo sclerarci con gli occhi a cuoricino ma senza infrangermi emotivamente su scogli appuntiti! Questo è quello che cerco! 💕 cosa buona… ho ancora voglia di portare avanti la serie, anche se non rimarrà tra le mie preferite !
August 14, 2020
A fun series (an audio review)
I am truly enjoying my time in Chester Falls. Several couples are already together, and now it’s Connor and James’ turn. I was introduced to the characters in the first book and it was clear there was something more than friendship, although neither was willing to admit it. James is tasked with protecting Kris, the prince of Lidovia. He takes his job seriously, but while visiting Chester Falls, something bad happens to Connor and James is right there to step in.
And take over.
Which Connor truly doesn’t appreciate. Them living in close quarters while the mystery is solved? Not Connor’s idea of fun. But it does mean he gets to spend more time with his brother Charlie who is Kris’ partner. They spend a good time in Lidovia but manage to come back to Chester Falls as the town will always be part of their hearts.
The mystery is a decent one, to be sure, but it is the development of the relationship between Connor and James that really drew me in. Once school boy friends, Connor kissed James and literally the next day James disappeared. Connor has spent the intervening years believing he was somehow the reason for all this, but it turns out there was another explanation. Once all is revealed, it makes more sense.
These men are meant to be together and, happily, they wound up that way.
I have said this before, but Nick Hudson is perfect for this series. He differentiates the characters well and maintains those voices even though there are now a whole pile of men. The next audio is already out so I’m heading that way next.
I am truly enjoying my time in Chester Falls. Several couples are already together, and now it’s Connor and James’ turn. I was introduced to the characters in the first book and it was clear there was something more than friendship, although neither was willing to admit it. James is tasked with protecting Kris, the prince of Lidovia. He takes his job seriously, but while visiting Chester Falls, something bad happens to Connor and James is right there to step in.
And take over.
Which Connor truly doesn’t appreciate. Them living in close quarters while the mystery is solved? Not Connor’s idea of fun. But it does mean he gets to spend more time with his brother Charlie who is Kris’ partner. They spend a good time in Lidovia but manage to come back to Chester Falls as the town will always be part of their hearts.
The mystery is a decent one, to be sure, but it is the development of the relationship between Connor and James that really drew me in. Once school boy friends, Connor kissed James and literally the next day James disappeared. Connor has spent the intervening years believing he was somehow the reason for all this, but it turns out there was another explanation. Once all is revealed, it makes more sense.
These men are meant to be together and, happily, they wound up that way.
I have said this before, but Nick Hudson is perfect for this series. He differentiates the characters well and maintains those voices even though there are now a whole pile of men. The next audio is already out so I’m heading that way next.
April 30, 2021
How to Catch a Bodyguard is the third book in the Chester Falls series. The series consists of interconnected standalones but you can read them in any order. This one was the first one in the series I had read and I followed it just fine. You will definitely have better context if you read them in order, though (and it's slightly spoilery if you read them out of order, but not enough to really hamper your reading or enjoyment of the book).
This story focuses on Connor and James, teenage BFFs who were separated when James’ mother unexpectedly picked up and moved away with James, without giving James a chance to explain or say goodbye to Connor. Of course, this coincided with an ill-timed kiss that sent Connor running away in sexual confusion, and then the two never had a chance to clear the air in the intervening years.
Connor and James are now reunited - although apparently there was a prior meeting a year before which took place in Book 1, and did not go so well. James is a bodyguard, and although detailed as head of security for Prince Kris, who is engaged to Connor’s brother, he ends up protecting Connor when a stalker threatens Connor’s life. There’s angst, drama, suspense, action, steamy scenes, hurt/comfort, bisexual awakening, and some great family dynamics, all rolled up in a neat package with two really hot (and very tall!) MCs who are so obviously in love, but need some help finding their way back to each other. Connor’s absolutely adorable pet turtle-with-an-attitude is a bonus! Highly recommend this book, and the whole series.
This story focuses on Connor and James, teenage BFFs who were separated when James’ mother unexpectedly picked up and moved away with James, without giving James a chance to explain or say goodbye to Connor. Of course, this coincided with an ill-timed kiss that sent Connor running away in sexual confusion, and then the two never had a chance to clear the air in the intervening years.
Connor and James are now reunited - although apparently there was a prior meeting a year before which took place in Book 1, and did not go so well. James is a bodyguard, and although detailed as head of security for Prince Kris, who is engaged to Connor’s brother, he ends up protecting Connor when a stalker threatens Connor’s life. There’s angst, drama, suspense, action, steamy scenes, hurt/comfort, bisexual awakening, and some great family dynamics, all rolled up in a neat package with two really hot (and very tall!) MCs who are so obviously in love, but need some help finding their way back to each other. Connor’s absolutely adorable pet turtle-with-an-attitude is a bonus! Highly recommend this book, and the whole series.
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