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How to Catch a Bodyguard

By Ana Ashley
Series: Chester Falls Special Edition Paperbacks
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When your life is in danger, the last thing you should do is fall in love...especially with your bodyguard. Connor’s world is falling apart after a tough breakup and a burglary at his home. Meanwhile, James returns to Chester Falls, haunted by his past and rekindling feelings for his childhood best friend. As James steps in to protect Connor, their friendship turns into a tender and passionate romance filled with emotional discoveries and unexpected challenges.

How to Catch a Bodyguard is a sweet and steamy MM romance set against the charming backdrop of Chester Falls, delivering a heartwarming story of protection, love, and new beginnings.
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This book is perfect for readers who enjoy romantic stories with LGBTQ+ representation, tender rekindled friendships, and a mix of sweetness with steamy moments. Ideal for fans of contemporary MM romance novels seeking a satisfying happy ever after without cliffhangers.

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Gay romance. Childhood friends James and Connor meet after years apart. The last time they saw each other they'd kissed. What will happen now that James has to protect Connor from imminent danger?

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When your life is in danger, the last thing you should do is fall in love... especially with your bodyguard.

Connor hasn't just had a bad day or bad week. More like a bad year. Things have been going downhill since his relationship ended, and to top it all off, his house has been ransacked.

Ever since James returned to Chester Falls a year ago, his past has come to haunt him. Especially in the image of his childhood best friend who ran out on him after a moment of weakness.

Two best friends reunited.

A bisexual awakening.

An escape artist pet turtle.

James's first and only instinct is to protect Connor from whoever is trying to harm him. But will being his secret crush's bodyguard end up putting his heart in harm's way?

Welcome to Chester Falls, where you can expect to meet sweet men, sexy situations, interfering friends, lots of feels, and a happy ever after.

Book Three in the Chester Falls series. How to Catch a Bodyguard is a sweet and steamy MM romance novel with no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed HEA.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915031075

Publisher: Heartbound Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Heartbound Press

Edition: Special edition

Illustration: black and white illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 260

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