Cover of Misjudging Jax (Protective Bodyguard, CEO Millionaire, Grumpy-Sunshine, Instant Attraction Alpha Male Romance): Protective Bodyguard, Grumpy-Sunshine, CEO Millionaire Instant Attraction Romance

Misjudging Jax (Protective Bodyguard, CEO Millionaire, Grumpy-Sunshine, Instant Attraction Alpha Male Romance): Protective Bodyguard, Grumpy-Sunshine, CEO Millionaire Instant Attraction Romance

Lakelynn Dunn

romantic suspense(6)

A cold CEO bodyguard must protect the only witness to his father's murder — and resist wanting more.

Content Warnings
violence/gore

Description

Muscle-packed Jax Judge is the CEO of Judge Defense and Protection security firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Security has become the family's primary business, protecting not only wealthy clients, but also funding the extensive security needs for the Judge family and their cattle farm. Jax's father was murdered years ago on the very land he vowed to protect, but the killer won't stop until the remaining Judges have joined the patriarch in the afterlife. During the delivery of a warning message to the Judge brothers, a quirky, intelligent woman stumbles into the path of the murderer whose identify is still unknown. Now, the sole witness, Belle Vaughn is the latest target for a cunning killer, and she's become the most important person to the cold case. Though Belle is an independent, clever woman, her difficult past has dictated her life for so long, she's settled for second best, believing an awkward, introverted lifestyle is the key to her emotional peace. But, from the moment she meets Jax, he motivates Belle to step outside of her comfort zone and accept the parts of herself that she desperately and shamefully tries to hide. Dangerous circumstances and an undeniable interest keep the pair intertwined and off balance. They are forced to acknowledge more than the rising feelings between them. As Jax shields the reluctant, beautiful woman from a common enemy, he also struggles against the increasing desire to become more than her bodyguard. *** Mature Audiences Only: This book is intended for mature audiences only (18+ years). It contains intense situations, including: explicit sexual content, intense violence, and adult language. Trigger Warnings: Please review the list of trigger warnings. If any of these topics are too disturbing, then this book may not be for you. Violent physical acts (shooting, stabbing, fighting), Fictional crime scene description, Intense sexual play between consenting, fictional adult characters. (Light bondage, spanking, and domination) These are included or excluded from the book: NO cheating between MMC and MFC Consensual sex and romance Intelligent, strong female character/heroine Bossy, southern alpha male Humor Happily ever after Can be read as a standalone book. (The story is the beginning of a series.)

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