The Bodyguard and the Bombshell: A Masters and Mercenaries: New Recruits Novella

Lexi Blake, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, presents a new story in her Masters and Mercenaries series - "The Bodyguard." Nate Carter, a former member of Australia's elite SASR unit, left after a tragic accident that left him shattered. In search of a fresh start, he accepted a position in the bodyguard unit at McKay-Taggart, his father's former employer, in the United States. Although he never imagined himself protecting celebrities and the wealthy, it was a job that would allow him to reconnect with old friends, including Daisy O'Donnell, who had been like a little sister to him ten years ago. However, Nate's feelings for Daisy have evolved, and they are anything but brotherly these days.

Daisy O'Donnell is a woman on a mission, and that mission does not include falling for one of her brother's best friends. She has her own plans, and despite the chaos that seems to follow her, she is determined to see them through. When a job goes terribly wrong, Daisy finds herself in need of a bodyguard. She assumes her father will find someone suitable, but she never expected a big, gloriously masculine Australian to show up, ready to take a bullet for her. Perhaps spending time with Nate Carter won't be as bad as she thought.

Thrown together by danger, Nate and Daisy are unable to resist the explosive chemistry between them. But when Nate's past and Daisy's present collide, they must decide whether to hold it together or go their separate ways forever.

Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story, providing new readers an introduction to the author's world and giving loyal fans a bonus book in the series. Readers are sure to enjoy each one as much as the author has enjoyed creating them.

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