Bachelor Bodyguards

Return to Payne Protection for the latest scandal in this brand-new Bachelor Bodyguards series! Once a bad boy, always a bad boy. At least that's what Candace Baker tells herself after being scorned by fellow bodyguard Garek Kozminski. And her hot Payne Protection coworker hasn't just returned to his lawless ways…but his old girlfriend, too! Heartbroken, Candace is determined to send Garek back where he belongs-jail. No one-even sexy Candace-can know Garek is faking his criminal comeback to bring down a mobster. But when a curious Candace almost blows his cover, Garek must come clean to her-risking both their lives. Now the bodyguard duo is forced to keep their enemies close…and the danger closer.

The Bachelor Bodyguards of Payne Protection Agency are back-and this time, it's personal Walking away from then-fiancée Amber Talsma was one of the hardest things sexy bodyguard Milek Kozminski ever had to do. But it was nothing compared to the shock of hearing she'd been killed in a car accident alongside the son Milek knew, deep down, was his. Amber will do anything to keep her child safe. Which was why she had to fake their deaths-to evade the assailant who murdered her boss, then came after her. But now someone has found them. And when Milek learns the truth, he'll stop at nothing to protect his son…and the woman he never stopped loving.

Passion flares when Payne Protection's newest recruit puts everything on the line to protect the mother of his child… Threats are nothing new for FBI special agent Nicholas Rus. But when a night of passion with girl-next-door Annalise Huxton puts her in the crosshairs, Nick knows he has to do something drastic. He'd do anything to protect her-and her surprise baby bump! Annalise has always had feelings for Nick, but that doesn't mean she trusts him. Sure, he quit his job to become her personal bodyguard, but he went MIA after their heated night together. As their pursuers circle ever closer, Annalise lowers her guard, allowing their mutual desire to resurface. Nick has proven his intent to keep her and the baby safe, but can a reckless indiscretion lead to a lifetime of happiness?

Can this bachelor bodyguard save his true love from mortal danger... on her wedding day? Bride-to-be Megan Lynch has just learned her ex, presumed dead marine Gage Huxton, is alive after surviving enemy captivity. But before she can break up with her fiancé, gunmen storm her wedding and take hostages! Megan will do anything to stay alive-for herself and a second chance with Gage. But there's more terror to endure before she can say yes to the dress-and her dream groom! What do the gunmen want? Gage works double time to unravel the mystery and save the beauty who still holds his heart. As the wedding crashers open fire, Gage puts his life on the line to protect Megan and convince her of his love.

Payne Protection's latest hire has a secret agenda-but his heart keeps getting in the way! Digital security specialist Nikki Payne is eager to prove herself. So when former marine Lars Ecklund asks for her help in tracking down his sister, Nikki happily volunteers her services. But she doesn't anticipate falling for her role as nanny and bodyguard to a baby they're protecting-or uncovering a raging hunger for guarded Lars. To find out what happened to his sibling, Lars must get into a fortified mansion at any cost and track down an elusive lawyer. But his fierce desire for Nikki is complicating everything. Putting the stunning spitfire in danger doesn't sit easily with him, yet he has no choice if he's to reclaim his sister-or create a future with this new family.

A pretend relationship between a bodyguard and single mom turns all too real in the latest Bachelor Bodyguards romance… Emilia Ecklund hears her child cry when he's smiling. She sees intruders where there are none. She's either losing her mind-or someone wants her to think she is. Desperate, she asks her brother's best friend, former Marine and Payne Protection Agency bodyguard Dane Sutton, to investigate. But the only way is for him to move into her home…and bed. Dane's secret mission: to pose as Emilia's boyfriend while watching every door and window like a hawk. He vows to keep things purely professional, but he's severely tempted as his feelings intensify. And as the threats escalate, the guarded loner has everything to lose.

How close is too close for a bachelor bodyguard and his alluring client? As a supermodel, Teddie Plummer is used to being wanted. But a stalker? That's terrifying new territory, so Teddie hires a professional to guard her. The moment she and Payne Protection Agency bodyguard Jordan "Manny" Mannes collide, searing attraction introduces a different brand of danger. Former Marine Manny knows his boundaries. He'll put his life on the line for Teddie, but won't risk his career on a client-no matter how unbelievably sexy she is. The rules blur once Teddie ends up in his arms. He won't hesitate to face hell itself to defend her, but will he be willing to let her walk away?

Cole Bentler's mission is to serve and protect... A Bachelor Bodyguards romance Former marine Cole Bentler's new assignment: protect the recently widowed love of his life! Shawna Rolfe's never been far from Cole's thoughts, but now it's up to him to ensure her safety-and guard her young daughter. A daughter whose eyes somehow look just like his... Once his secret daughter's identity is exposed, can Cole forgive Shawna before the killer has them both trapped?

Although her life is threatened, prosecutor Jocelyn Gerber insists she doesn't need protection. So she bristles at having bodyguard Landon Myers's presence forced on her. Jocelyn and Landon immediately share a mutual dislike and mistrust...with a strong undercurrent of sexual tension. When Landon rescues Jocelyn time and again, her heart begins to thaw...even as a criminal makes her the ultimate target.

When his bodyguard's abducted... A detective's on the case. Always-cool bodyguard Keeli Abbott will do anything to protect Detective Spencer Dubridge from a murderer who's set on revenge. But the cop acts like he can't stand his bodyguard. That is, until the simmering chemistry between them bubbles over...and the unthinkable happens. Keeli's pregnant-and in the killer's clutches! And Spencer is the only one who can help her and his unborn child survive... From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Bachelor Bodyguards series: Book 1: His Christmas Assignment Book 2: Bodyguard Daddy Book 3: Bodyguard's Baby Surprise Book 4: Beauty and the Bodyguard Book 5: Nanny Bodyguard Book 6: Single Mom's Bodyguard Book 7: In the Bodyguard's Arms Book 8: Soldier Bodyguard Book 9: Guarding His Witness Book 10: Evidence of Attraction Book 11: Bodyguard Boyfriend Book 12: Close Quarters with the Bodyguard Book 13: Bodyguard Under Siege

He'll risk anything To save the child he didn't know he had… After five years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, Josh Stafford gets a fresh start as a security specialist. When work takes him to his ex-fiancée's jewelry store, he does everything he can to keep his distance. And then the son he's never met is kidnapped... Josh understands why Natalie Croft doesn't trust him. He broke his promises to her and couldn't tell her why. He's ready to push emotions aside until their little boy is safe—no matter how much he still loves her.

He'll risk anything to protect her... Even his heart. Watching over Blair Etheridge as she reopens her family's art gallery is Ivan Chekov's first chance to prove himself as a bodyguard. He hopes it's also a chance to start over. But this job brings up bad memories, and Blair doesn't want him anywhere near her. Ivan overcomes her stubborn streak after an attack on her life proves she's in danger. The undeniable attraction sizzling between them makes posing as her boyfriend easy, while the thought of losing her frightens him more than he's willing to admit.