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Love's Design (Bodyguards Inc. #5)

R.J. Scott

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Nov 27, 2015 Serena Yates rated it it was amazing

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Stefan, the CIA agent "on temporary leave until things cool down" from the previous book, is still in the UK and taking temporary jobs for Bodyguards, Inc. Trouble soon finds him in the form of Kirby, who is trying to protect his four-year-old niece Louise and his seven-year-old nephew Andy from "bad men" who are after the kids' father. Stefan's protective instincts take over, and I don't think even he suspects how much these three people are going to change his life. At least not at first...

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Dec 13, 2015 Maggie added it · review of another edition

Loved it!

Another great story in this series! Stefan gets his story, and Kirby couldn't be more perfect for him. Danger and some intrigue, two adorable children, and a bodyguard almost in over his head is the right recipe for an engaging, action story. Lots of great sex and mixed with love goes a long way in this happy ending for Stefan! ...more

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Dec 12, 2015 Rachel rated it it was amazing

Another corker from RJ Scott :)

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Mar 07, 2016 ButtonsMom2003 rated it it was amazing

Shelves: blog, giveaway

This is book 5 in the Bodyguards Inc. series but, as with all the books in this series, it can be read as a stand-alone story. This series quickly became one of my favorite M/M romance series.

All of the Bodyguards Inc. stories have been about romance and suspense but in Love’s Design R.J. Scott has truly outdone herself. In addition to the suspense and romance, this story is about family and the sacrifices that one man is willing to make to keep his safe.

CIA Agent Stefan Mortimer was introduced This is book 5 in the Bodyguards Inc. series but, as with all the books in this series, it can be read as a stand-alone story. This series quickly became one of my favorite M/M romance series.

All of the Bodyguards Inc. stories have been about romance and suspense but in Love’s Design R.J. Scott has truly outdone herself. In addition to the suspense and romance, this story is about family and the sacrifices that one man is willing to make to keep his safe.

CIA Agent Stefan Mortimer was introduced briefly in Undercover Lovers and now he gets a story of his own. Kirby Devlin has had a difficult life. His parents threw him out at age sixteen when he told them he was gay. He made his way on the streets and somehow managed to stay alive. Now, at age 24, he’s contacted by his younger brother who needs his help to keep his children safe.

While waiting in a train station Stefan notices 3 men acting strangely; when he investigates he finds Kirby in the men’s room being beaten. Kirby cries for help and Stefan comes to his rescue. Then Stefan discovers that Kirby has two children with him that he’s hidden to keep them from the bad guys.

This story really touched my emotions. To read what Kirby and the kids have been through was heartbreaking. To learn how far he’s come since age 14 was inspiring. The way Stefan comes to their rescue, and how he takes care of all of them, was really moving. It’s not too long before Stefan realizes that he has come to care deeply for Kirby and his charges. This is no insta-love story, however; nothing serious happens between Stefan and Kirby until chapter 20.

While I gave the previous books in this series an O-factor of Scorcher, this one is a bit tamer when it comes to the sex so I’ve given it an O-factor of Spicy. But please don’t pass this book up because of that; it truly is a wonderful story. If you’ve read and enjoyed any of the other books in this series I think you will really like this one. If you’re new to R.J. Scott’s writing this book would be an excellent place to start.

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Dec 09, 2015 Elayne rated it it was amazing

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I love anything RJ writes. The bodyguard series have all been different. This one is no Exception. Kirby and Stefan are great together and the kids are just adorable. It's good to see Ross and Kyle in this book too. ...more

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Dec 22, 2016 Kim Stone rated it really liked it

I've read this author before but none of this series. This book is m/m contemporary set in England. I loved the kids in this story. I'll read this author again. ...more

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