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Author: N.L. Gassert
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The Protector Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780971708969
ISBN: 0971708967
Label: Seventh Window Publications
Manufacturer: Seventh Window Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 191
Publication Date: 2008-01-18
Publisher: Seventh Window Publications
Studio: Seventh Window Publications
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780971708969
ISBN: 0971708967
Label: Seventh Window Publications
Manufacturer: Seventh Window Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 191
Publication Date: 2008-01-18
Publisher: Seventh Window Publications
Studio: Seventh Window Publications
Editorial Review of The Protector
Soren Buchanan no longer wishes to work for his father, crime boss James Buchanan, nor does he want to continue his relationship with the dangerous and sexy Jolina Miciano. But Jolina has connections that would make James Buchanan more powerful than he already is. Unwilling to be a pawn in his father's game, Soren decides to stop seeing Jolina even if it means having to suffer through one of his father's vicious beatings. Beaten and bruised for his defiance, Soren flees to the FBI for help.
Mason Ward, former US Army Ranger and security specialist, lives a quiet life on a house boat docked off the island of Guam. Despite his lack of companionship, Mason believes he is living the life he's always wanted. Then a job comes Mason's way, one that will turn his life upside down: hide Soren Buchanan.
Hiding Soren Buchanan should be easy money, but not for Mason. Soren is young, seductive and lacking the type of discipline that doesn't leave bruises. It doesn't help that Soren's physical presence brings up desires Mason would rather not feel about a mobster's son. Now Mason has to keep his mind on his job while being chased by thugs sent to bring Soren Buchanan home...dead or alive.
Customer Reviews of The Protector
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Review Summary: The Protector
Review: Former Army Ranger Mason Ward isn't too happy when an FBI friend asks him to do what amounts to a babysitting job. He's even less happy to see the young man he's supposed to be watching--a sexy young redhead who's secretive, argumentative, and entirely too fond of alcohol and partying for his own good. Despite his annoyance, he's determined to do his job. He doesn't expect it to get complicated in more ways than one.
Soren Buchanan is in hiding, both from his ruthless crime boss father and his on-again, off-again girlfriend Jolina, who just happens to be a terrorist. When he tried to break it off with her and received a beating from his father as a warning not to, he fled and went into hiding. To his surprise, he's attracted to the big, brooding man who's assigned to protect him. With his father's goons after him and secrets weighing him down, can he and Mason survive long enough to explore the attraction between them?
The Protector is an action-packed roller coaster of a book. Mason is the strong, silent type, and I really liked the way he dealt with Soren, who initially came across as a spoiled brat. As the story progressed, however, I began to like Soren more and empathize with him. After a lifetime of abuse and having his dreams ridiculed, it took a while for him to learn to make decisions on his own, and trust himself. The Protector features some well-written suspense, especially near the end. Squeamish readers should probably use caution before picking up this book, as it also features considerable violence, as well as a bit of drug use. Those who like mafia / law enforcement stories will find a lot to like in NL Gassert's first novel. While it may not have been the most realistic novel I've read recently, as a fun and diverting escape The Protector kept me entertained and interested from page one.
Cassie
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Loved it...
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I've always disliked the insertion of over the top poetic romance and thank goodness there is NONE of that here. Is it romantic? Yes! But not sickeningly so. The end especially was quite wonderful. Won't spoil it for you!
I really enjoyed both the main characters and their relationship with each other and the people around them. The story was facinating and honestly I could have done with another 200 pages of story on top of that.
Definitely want to read more from this author.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Who's Protecting Whom?
Review: Great first book, good and fun read. Several good reviews already written, so I won't try to go into too much detail about the story. Good romance line between huge hunk of alpha male security specialist (Mason) and a pampered, abused rich kid (Soren), who has to grow up quickly, make some horrendous decisions (killed twice to protect someone else), see some horrible situations, fall in unexpected love, get the crap beaten out of him multiple times, avoid being killed, ... you get the picture. The book is a romance, when the guys can find time to be romantic between trying to survive the mystery/action thriller going on around and among them. Wow. The action never stopped.
I gave the book four stars instead of five (wish I could do four and a half) because the author didn't give the romance story enough space/room to really grow in the most credible way. She should have used about half again as much space (i.e., about 250-300 pages, instead of 190) and given the guys a bit more time alone together to talk, get acquainted and fall in love in a somewhat more conventional way, etc., before having to deal with the other plotlines in the story.
Still, she did a good job of juggling at least three different plotlines and interweaving them in such a way as to keep this reader's attention riveted. I echo the sentiments of another reviewer who hopes for a sequel with Mason and Soren (opposites in almost every way), say a few years down the road, to see if they can keep together or if they end up driving each other crazy. Well worth the time to read and enjoy.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: An action packed thriller and a sweet romance
Review: This book is foremost an action packed thriller complete with terrorists, drug dealers, some fierce fight scenes, FBI agents and so on. But it's also a very sweet romance between the two main characters, who seem to be a very unlikely pairing at first. Mason Ward is a security specialist and former US Army Ranger, who lives alone on a house boat docked off the island of Guam. His life is well organized and he doesn't take any unnecessary risks.
That is about to change when Soren Buchanan comes into his life. Soren is the son of an abusive crime boss and after the latest beat up from his father, he seeks shelter with the FBI. Mason is assigned the task of protecting Soren and in order to that, he brings Soren on his house boat. But the presence of Soren in the limited space of his boat not only threatens to disturb his perfecly organized life, but in the close proximity a lot of sexual tension builds up between the two.
Soon protecting Soren will not only be a simple job for Mason, but a very personal affair. But will he be able to keep Soren safe against terrorist and thugs sent to bring Soren home ... dead or alive.
This book is a very enjoyable read and an overall recommendation. I especially liked the tropical setting on Guam, which felt very fresh as a setting for this sweet romance.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Romantic action M/M
Review: This is a real romance story for tough guys about tough guys. I enjoyed Soren and his protector, the developing relationship, the doubt etc.... it was all there but wrapped into a nice relaxing package, feel good book.
Read it - you'll love it
Review Summary: The Protector
Review: Former Army Ranger Mason Ward isn't too happy when an FBI friend asks him to do what amounts to a babysitting job. He's even less happy to see the young man he's supposed to be watching--a sexy young redhead who's secretive, argumentative, and entirely too fond of alcohol and partying for his own good. Despite his annoyance, he's determined to do his job. He doesn't expect it to get complicated in more ways than one.
Soren Buchanan is in hiding, both from his ruthless crime boss father and his on-again, off-again girlfriend Jolina, who just happens to be a terrorist. When he tried to break it off with her and received a beating from his father as a warning not to, he fled and went into hiding. To his surprise, he's attracted to the big, brooding man who's assigned to protect him. With his father's goons after him and secrets weighing him down, can he and Mason survive long enough to explore the attraction between them?
The Protector is an action-packed roller coaster of a book. Mason is the strong, silent type, and I really liked the way he dealt with Soren, who initially came across as a spoiled brat. As the story progressed, however, I began to like Soren more and empathize with him. After a lifetime of abuse and having his dreams ridiculed, it took a while for him to learn to make decisions on his own, and trust himself. The Protector features some well-written suspense, especially near the end. Squeamish readers should probably use caution before picking up this book, as it also features considerable violence, as well as a bit of drug use. Those who like mafia / law enforcement stories will find a lot to like in NL Gassert's first novel. While it may not have been the most realistic novel I've read recently, as a fun and diverting escape The Protector kept me entertained and interested from page one.
Cassie
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Loved it...
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I've always disliked the insertion of over the top poetic romance and thank goodness there is NONE of that here. Is it romantic? Yes! But not sickeningly so. The end especially was quite wonderful. Won't spoil it for you!
I really enjoyed both the main characters and their relationship with each other and the people around them. The story was facinating and honestly I could have done with another 200 pages of story on top of that.
Definitely want to read more from this author.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Who's Protecting Whom?
Review: Great first book, good and fun read. Several good reviews already written, so I won't try to go into too much detail about the story. Good romance line between huge hunk of alpha male security specialist (Mason) and a pampered, abused rich kid (Soren), who has to grow up quickly, make some horrendous decisions (killed twice to protect someone else), see some horrible situations, fall in unexpected love, get the crap beaten out of him multiple times, avoid being killed, ... you get the picture. The book is a romance, when the guys can find time to be romantic between trying to survive the mystery/action thriller going on around and among them. Wow. The action never stopped.
I gave the book four stars instead of five (wish I could do four and a half) because the author didn't give the romance story enough space/room to really grow in the most credible way. She should have used about half again as much space (i.e., about 250-300 pages, instead of 190) and given the guys a bit more time alone together to talk, get acquainted and fall in love in a somewhat more conventional way, etc., before having to deal with the other plotlines in the story.
Still, she did a good job of juggling at least three different plotlines and interweaving them in such a way as to keep this reader's attention riveted. I echo the sentiments of another reviewer who hopes for a sequel with Mason and Soren (opposites in almost every way), say a few years down the road, to see if they can keep together or if they end up driving each other crazy. Well worth the time to read and enjoy.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: An action packed thriller and a sweet romance
Review: This book is foremost an action packed thriller complete with terrorists, drug dealers, some fierce fight scenes, FBI agents and so on. But it's also a very sweet romance between the two main characters, who seem to be a very unlikely pairing at first. Mason Ward is a security specialist and former US Army Ranger, who lives alone on a house boat docked off the island of Guam. His life is well organized and he doesn't take any unnecessary risks.
That is about to change when Soren Buchanan comes into his life. Soren is the son of an abusive crime boss and after the latest beat up from his father, he seeks shelter with the FBI. Mason is assigned the task of protecting Soren and in order to that, he brings Soren on his house boat. But the presence of Soren in the limited space of his boat not only threatens to disturb his perfecly organized life, but in the close proximity a lot of sexual tension builds up between the two.
Soon protecting Soren will not only be a simple job for Mason, but a very personal affair. But will he be able to keep Soren safe against terrorist and thugs sent to bring Soren home ... dead or alive.
This book is a very enjoyable read and an overall recommendation. I especially liked the tropical setting on Guam, which felt very fresh as a setting for this sweet romance.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Romantic action M/M
Review: This is a real romance story for tough guys about tough guys. I enjoyed Soren and his protector, the developing relationship, the doubt etc.... it was all there but wrapped into a nice relaxing package, feel good book.
Read it - you'll love it