To the Edge (The Bodyguards #1) in Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group

Aug 24, 2010 Quinn rated it liked it

Shelves: series, library-book, romantic-suspense

I've seen loads of good press for Cindy Gerards's brand of Romantic Suspense here on GoodReads, and since I am suffering withdrawal from Suzanne Brockmann's brilliant Troubleshooters series, I thought it was a about time I give this one a try.

Unfortunately, I'd have to say my expectations weren't quite met.

The writing was good, with the exception of a couple of misguided references to Skippy, the one-eyed wonder snake, early in the piece which didn't seem to fit. Thankfully this wasn't at all pr I've seen loads of good press for Cindy Gerards's brand of Romantic Suspense here on GoodReads, and since I am suffering withdrawal from Suzanne Brockmann's brilliant Troubleshooters series, I thought it was a about time I give this one a try.

Unfortunately, I'd have to say my expectations weren't quite met.

The writing was good, with the exception of a couple of misguided references to Skippy, the one-eyed wonder snake, early in the piece which didn't seem to fit. Thankfully this wasn't at all prevalent so probably not worth mentioning, although they did serve to make me wary. Otherwise, the writing flowed well and was pacy, which is just as well considering really, not that much was happening a lot of the time. Or maybe it just felt that way because of the pages of narrative.

Darin Kincaid, publishing mogul extraordinaire, has hired ex-Ranger Nolan Garrett to provide security for his daughter, TV anchorwoman Jillian, who has been receiving death threats. Jillian has had enough of bodyguards, having grown up under their shadow, and despite Nolan's undeniable physical appeal, she has no interest in letting him interrupt her life. Nolan, happily drowning his sorrows, has no desire to be responsible for anyone else, particularly a spoiled princess. But, like it or not, they are stuck with each other.

I must say, I got a little tired of this pair's constant denial of their feelings for each other. Nolan pushed Jillian away at every turn because he thought she was too good for him, and Jillian went back and forth so many times I nearly got whiplash. When they still hadn't got their act even remotely together three quarters of the way through the book, I was ceasing to care. And then, when they finally, FINALLY, gave into their physical attraction, Nolan immediately reverted back to type and resumed pushing Jillian away. Give me a break already.

Despite this, I really liked both of these characters. I just wish the author had given us a little more something. Anything.

The suspense element was also well done, right up to the point where we found out who the stalker actually was, and it became a little over the top. Shame about that.

Now, all of that said, I do see potential for this series, and I will definitely keep going. After all, I gave The Unsung Hero, the first book in Brockmann's Troubleshooters series, 3 starts and that series became one of my favourites. I will be delighted if this series follows the same pattern. ...more

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Sep 24, 2010 Keri rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance-contemporary, 2010s-read, romance-suspense

What a great kickoff to a series. The book had action, suspense and of course romance. As usual I am late to the party for this one, so won't go into detail. I will just say that if you like romantic suspense with a nice romantic edginess to it, then you might like this. I would read the series in order. I didn't and regret that. You don't have to, but the stories have some character development. Ms. Gerard is very talented and I am looking forward to the next read. ...more

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Apr 06, 2010 Mrs. Badass rated it really liked it

Not a bad book, but I was sick after a while of the "woe is me" by the male lead, Nolan. I want her... I can't have her because I'm not worthy...bla bla bla. The red herrings were pretty decent as far as the stalker plot. the plot was mediocre, and I don't like when authors give you the bad guy somewhat up front. I don't like 'knowing' who the villain is. It takes away from the mystery of reading a 'thriller' ...more

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