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Braddocks Secret Son #4
The Object Of His Protection
With a body as solid as his reputation, private investigator Drey St. John never dreamed helping the Braddocks discover the truth behind their father's fatal crash would lead to his own mother's shocking Senator Braddock was Drey's biological father. Determined to solve the case, Drey enlisted all-work-and-no-play Charlene Anderson's help. But the more time he spent with the beautiful forensic scientist, the more he realized their sharp banter fronted a simmering mutual attraction that wouldn't be denied.
Charlene's career left no time for exotic playboys. Then she found herself under Drey's roof, in need of his protection—and a victim of his seductive charms. But when the late senator's secrets—and Drey's true identity—were uncovered, would Drey face the betrayals in his past, and his future as a Braddock, with Charlene by his side?
Charlene's career left no time for exotic playboys. Then she found herself under Drey's roof, in need of his protection—and a victim of his seductive charms. But when the late senator's secrets—and Drey's true identity—were uncovered, would Drey face the betrayals in his past, and his future as a Braddock, with Charlene by his side?
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 28, 2008
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About the author
Brenda Jackson
898 books3,592 followersIn 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
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March 20, 2009
This book started okay and then once they finally hooked up it quicly went to stupid. I dont mind erotica at all. But badly done erotica is annoying and boring. I mean my God if you cannot think of more thany two euphmisms for vagina don't write a book with more than two sex scenes. If read the phrase " feminine core" one more time i was going to burn the book and gladly pay the absorbant library fees
September 21, 2020
Charlene a forensic scientist that's working on a case.
With a private investigator Drey that's also working on a case to find out who killed his mentor.
But once Charlene finds out the death is being covered up. With Drey helping to suddenly keep her safe due she knows a lot and believe she's in trouble.
He's always liked Charlene. But he has secrets lots of them.
She has secrets too.
But they find each other getting closer while working on this case and him helping to protect her.
Just okay.
With a private investigator Drey that's also working on a case to find out who killed his mentor.
But once Charlene finds out the death is being covered up. With Drey helping to suddenly keep her safe due she knows a lot and believe she's in trouble.
He's always liked Charlene. But he has secrets lots of them.
She has secrets too.
But they find each other getting closer while working on this case and him helping to protect her.
Just okay.
June 28, 2022
The Object of His Protection. Exciting and shocking!! This book uncovers all the secrets and mystery surrounding the death of the Braddock father. The family enlists Drey St. John to investigate what happened the day their father died. In the time Drey starts to investigates, he discovers secrets about his life and what his mother had hid from him for years. The secrets complicate his investigation but he needed to continue. He asked Charlene Anderson, a forensic chemist, to assist him with information and they begin to get close to the secrets and he finds himself protecting her because of the information they discover. The mystery and suspense was great. This is a must read series!!
October 30, 2020
To be honest? I didn’t much like it. I felt like the characters weren’t very well flushed out. Often their dialogue seemed stunted, and they way that they acted seemed out of character. I gave it three stars however because some of the stuff was really funny. I don’t think it was meant to be, but I would laugh really hard and that gave me some fondness of the book. It was also a really short book, so it felt a bit rushed at times.
However, the final reveal was good.
I think it was a good mystery book, but not a great romance book.
However, the final reveal was good.
I think it was a good mystery book, but not a great romance book.
February 25, 2017
Characters Drey and Charlene found love after flirting through their meetings due to their jobs. This book is love with a little bit of mystery. It fell short to me in some places, but it was still worth finishing. There are always some books you love more than others, but overall I think the shorter romance books are not for me. I like to see character and chemistry development and the short page lengths don't allow for that. I'm still a huge Beverly Jenkins fan!!
September 30, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well written, and I loved Drey and the girlfriend Charlene (who was a pathologist) and worked for the county. Drey was a P.I. and together they find out who the bad guys are (which will surprise some) but not others. Anyway they get there guys, and then get together.
December 1, 2021
Great
This was my second time reading this book and just like last year’s I was not disappointed 😂. This was a second read because I didn’t recognize the cover. The thing about Brenda Jackson’s books is that you can always expect suspense ,,some action and a whole lot of romance. ❤️
This was my second time reading this book and just like last year’s I was not disappointed 😂. This was a second read because I didn’t recognize the cover. The thing about Brenda Jackson’s books is that you can always expect suspense ,,some action and a whole lot of romance. ❤️
June 7, 2020
Hot and steamy
I love any books written by Brenda Jackson. And this was no exception. From page 1 was hard to put down. I love stories where the heroine was waiting for that special someone to share herself with.
I love any books written by Brenda Jackson. And this was no exception. From page 1 was hard to put down. I love stories where the heroine was waiting for that special someone to share herself with.
June 12, 2017
The mystery unfolds...
I love a good mystery. This book was everything a good romantic mystery should be. Definitely a page turner from beginning to end.
I love a good mystery. This book was everything a good romantic mystery should be. Definitely a page turner from beginning to end.
December 30, 2019
I would have preferred more suspense and mystery in this book instead of the predictable boring romance part of it, which did not hold my attention.
January 7, 2020
GOOD READ
October 10, 2024
Good book!
A little different from the books that I have been accustomed to reading by the author. A good book that wraps up the four book series about the "Braddock family".
A little different from the books that I have been accustomed to reading by the author. A good book that wraps up the four book series about the "Braddock family".
February 21, 2011
Drey St. John is a private investigator and has recently hired by the Braddock Family to investigate their father’s death. But what they don’t know that Drey is their half-brother. Drey’s mother just told him that his mentor he knew his whole life was his biological father. He will do anything in his power to find out who is responsible for his death.
Charlene Anderson is a forensic scientist and a good friend of Drey. They have had a working relationship for years, so when Drey ask her in private about the death of the senator and his personal driver, Charlene will help him to get the information he needs.
Because of her help to Drey, Charlene’s life is now in danger and the only way to stay out of the hands of the killer is to move in with him…temporality.
The Object of His Protection by Brenda Jackson is a wonderful book to read between all those heavy Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance.
Drey and Charlene know each other for a while now, but never gave in to the attraction between them. Charlene doesn’t want a relationship; she has no time for it….and besides who want this “old” virgin as a girlfriend. But Drey is not an ordinary man, he wants Charlene and this temporality moving into his apartment is a great opportunity to prove her that he wants this for real.
This is a great book to read on a Sunday afternoon or just after a hard day at work…nothing on your mind, just relax and enjoy.
Charlene Anderson is a forensic scientist and a good friend of Drey. They have had a working relationship for years, so when Drey ask her in private about the death of the senator and his personal driver, Charlene will help him to get the information he needs.
Because of her help to Drey, Charlene’s life is now in danger and the only way to stay out of the hands of the killer is to move in with him…temporality.
The Object of His Protection by Brenda Jackson is a wonderful book to read between all those heavy Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance.
Drey and Charlene know each other for a while now, but never gave in to the attraction between them. Charlene doesn’t want a relationship; she has no time for it….and besides who want this “old” virgin as a girlfriend. But Drey is not an ordinary man, he wants Charlene and this temporality moving into his apartment is a great opportunity to prove her that he wants this for real.
This is a great book to read on a Sunday afternoon or just after a hard day at work…nothing on your mind, just relax and enjoy.
January 6, 2012
I found this to be a very entertaining and easy listen. Will definitely try more of Brenda Jackson's books.
There were a few complaints on Audible about the choice of narrator (Quincy Tyler Bernstein). Some thought that an African-American narrator should have been chosen. I couldn't disagree more--this was a universal romantic/erotic story with universal characters.
When I listen to an audiobook, the narrator makes or breaks the performance. As long as the story is brought to life for my ears, ethnicity doesn't come into play.
There were a few complaints on Audible about the choice of narrator (Quincy Tyler Bernstein). Some thought that an African-American narrator should have been chosen. I couldn't disagree more--this was a universal romantic/erotic story with universal characters.
When I listen to an audiobook, the narrator makes or breaks the performance. As long as the story is brought to life for my ears, ethnicity doesn't come into play.
January 16, 2016
A GREAT Ending
Once AGAIN, Mrs. Jackson crafts an AMAZING conclusion to this continuity series. Quite a HOT & SPICY read. The chemistry between Charlene Anderson and Drey St. John is off-the-charts. I also enjoy the way she neatly wraps up the mystery surrounding Harmon Braddock's death. This is DEFINITELY a series NOT to be missed! But in order to get the full effect you SHOULD read all four books. Each author did an exceptional job putting this series together.
Once AGAIN, Mrs. Jackson crafts an AMAZING conclusion to this continuity series. Quite a HOT & SPICY read. The chemistry between Charlene Anderson and Drey St. John is off-the-charts. I also enjoy the way she neatly wraps up the mystery surrounding Harmon Braddock's death. This is DEFINITELY a series NOT to be missed! But in order to get the full effect you SHOULD read all four books. Each author did an exceptional job putting this series together.
December 19, 2008
It's the typical Brenda Jackson good romance. I enjoyed it alot. It showed that even though a person might have been conceived by a forbidden relationship, a parent still should seize the opportunity to share in the responsibility or play a role in the child's life.
September 23, 2012
This is the 4th book I read by Brenda Jackson. I loved everything about the book. Drey & Charlene made a great couple. My favorite part of story is when Drey saved Charlene from the senator's killer. Brenda keep writing those books.
December 7, 2008
this book is very hot...
December 11, 2008
Aa amazing ending to this wonderful series. The Braddock family is a close knit group.
October 30, 2009
Could not put the Braddock's series down..
February 28, 2011
(Drey St John and Charlene) Another awesome love story!
January 9, 2012
the braddocks is a wonderful series
January 8, 2013
I really loved this book. It was definitely a page turner that I couldn't put down, I love books like this one. Very Spicy...:-)
Made me want to go back and read the other 3 in this series.
Made me want to go back and read the other 3 in this series.
March 18, 2013
I liked this book and I would love to read the first 3 of this series.
October 1, 2013
Good but a little sapoyat the end
June 23, 2015
The Object of His Protection
This book was fantastic, it made you want to keep reading to find out what happens in the story. I recommend this book to everyone.
This book was fantastic, it made you want to keep reading to find out what happens in the story. I recommend this book to everyone.
May 28, 2020
Now, I have read this this three times...still love the story!
May 21, 2016
Good story line but the ending was rushed I was a little disappointed. I think it should have been longer.
September 25, 2011
I really enjoy Brenda Jackson romance within her novels. This was a really good short read.
August 16, 2015
The series was great.
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