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.
From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.
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Sexual Content - 3/5
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Violence - 2/5
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Language - 0/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 0/5
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Summary
Personal Security by Lisa Childs is a romantic suspense novel that seems to be part of a larger series, as it features a wide cast of characters and references to past events. While it wasn’t my favorite book by Childs, it did deliver a solid suspense plot with a satisfying resolution and intriguing setup for future installments.
The male lead was the highlight for me—strong, steady, and well-connected to his team at the protection agency. His dynamic with the secondary characters added depth to the story and has me especially eager for Blade’s book. I also hope we’ll get to see more of Sheklia Carlson and Viktor in upcoming stories—they definitely sparked my interest.
Unfortunately, I struggled with the female lead. Some of her decisions felt more reckless than courageous, and at times, they undermined her portrayal as a strong, capable woman. This made it harder for me to fully connect with her or root for the romance.
That said, the mystery and suspense elements were engaging, with enough twists to keep me turning the pages. There are a few loose threads left dangling, which I suspect will be picked up in the next book—something that definitely leaves me curious to continue the series.
Overall, while this wasn’t a standout for me, it’s a decent read for fans of romantic suspense and ongoing character-driven series.
open door scenes
violence - there were mentioned of previous violence and someone trying to keep her from opening the gallery to the point of trying to kill her.
language - d@mn used 49 times, no F word used. come crude language