If a light, contemporary novel offering complete escape from any realism and happy endings all around is what you need, this might fit the bill for you.

Still, I read through it easily enough as it didn't demand emotional investment and contained no angst.

I've never seen teens, or small children so amenable and well behaved. I saw the characterizations as far too thin, given little depth or dimension, even for the MC's and particularly the children. There were some other plot points, like Zinnia, the 'won't take gay for an answer' woman, Jonas the CIA agent, and even the supposed mystery of Hilton's parents, that had little or no relevance to the overall story. I also couldn't find any logical basis for Cathal not speaking to his father or family for 25 years. There was no buildup or sexual tension, and I sensed little strong emotion or passion. Yet within a day or two of Hilton coming to help Cathal, they decide they are in a relationship and in bed. Hilton and Cathal have worked together for five years, but in the first two chapters, they seem to have little insight about each other. The narrative was simply written but transitions between scenes weren't always smooth. Secondary characters include Cathal's niece and nephews and returning characters, Herb and Chuck. The chapters have alternating POV's from Hilton, the wealthy businessman and Cathal, his head of security. I think that some romantic buildup for this couple may have happened in those stories. This did stand alone but it might be informative to read the first two books in the series, which I did not. It's very much a fluffy story and tries to focus more on a heartwarming family theme. This is the third book in a series, taking on the billionaire and bodyguard trope.

And finally admitting their love turns out to be the least of their worries. Soon, they're dealing with children and an old friend who can't take 'no' for an answer. Hilton and Cathal have spent years dancing around each other, but when Cathal needs help, Hilton comes to Montana to back him up. And now, having to return to Sunburst, Montana, to deal with family problems, Cathal knows there's no chance for the two of them to get together. He even admits to himself that he just might be in love with Cathal, even though they've never even slept together.Ĭathal McKinley accepts how much he wants his boss, Hilton Burke, but he's pretty sure there's no way Hilton will want to date him. Every time he sees Cathal McKinley, his head of security, Hilton can't help wishing they could be more than just employer and employee. Hilton Burke might be one of the most powerful men in the world, but he can't seem to get what he wants the most.

Why I Love Bodyguards by T.A. Chase