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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
You'll fall in love with Natasha! Fun, feisty, lovable and lethal!, 30 May 2008
I first met the beautiful, feisty, strong-willed female bodyguard, Natasha Chamberlain, in Christy Tillery French's first novel of this series. Her initial assignment was protecting a nerdy billionaire; in the second book she was assigned to protect a spoiled-rotten show dog who had received kidnap threats; and in "The Bodyguard and the Rock Star," as the title clearly depicts, she's guarding a rock star.
The fun-loving, off-beat "Nattie" is portrayed so realistically by French that I began to think of her as a friend, and now--two books later--she seems like my best friend forever (my bff). That's how lovable she is--and her Tennessee dialect is irresistible ... "danged" irresistible.
I bet you will love her too. But how could you not? This girl can get into more trouble than ten monkeys in a cage of lions--or do I dare say: more trouble than Janet Evanovich's legendary Stephanie Plum?
Natasha thinks it will be fun and easy to guard popular English rock star Giki as she tours the southern states. So what does our heroine do when she finds that Giki is involved in the crazy world of sex, drugs, and shoplifting? With her penchant for trouble, Natasha gets shot and almost gets arrested herself. In fact, she gets into so many bizarre, life-threatening situations that her boss, Jonce Striker, sends in his best men, the intimidating duo of Pit and Bigun, to "bodyguard the bodyguard."
Despite the mystery and intense action in this book, it's a hilarious romp, a real hoot. You will die laughing when you see the creative way Natasha uses Giki's "sweet tooth" to combat her drug abuse. And when she mistakenly traps the "wrong" cyber-stalker who has been threatening the rock star ... Well, that's when Striker rushes to her side in an attempt to rein her in.
As in all the books of this series, Natasha feels she has to prove herself capable of being a good bodyguard and will do anything to do her job well. Her friendship with the big, strong, hunky Striker has developed through these books and they are now engaged. Further complicating matters, Striker wants her to quit her dangerous career when they get married. But will Natasha agree? Fat chance!
When Natasha's on the road with Giki's tour, she and Striker miss each other like crazy, so perhaps you'd better cover your eyes when they pair up. Natasha's not only feisty and funny, she's hot for Striker. While not erotica, this author is pretty descriptive in her love scenes--but it's not really her, it's her characters taking control ... just Natasha and Striker being themselves, loving each other to distraction.
Striker is the perfect match for our heroine who comes complete with a mother named Stevie, a "wannabe" bodyguard herself, and a worldly Grammy who's a well-known author. These colorful characters stir the pot, making for so many twists and turns your head will spin as you are kept guessing to the very end.
As female readers will see parts of themselves in Natasha, every man will undoubtedly see himself in Striker's strength and "studliness." ... lol ...
French is a gifted, award-winning author and poet who really knows her craft. From dialog and characterization to exquisite description and pacing, she grabs you from the first page ... and doesn't let go until the happy resolution. I've been a huge fan of this author, starting with her first three books. "The Bodyguard and the Rock Star" is her sixth book. I hope she continues this series because I would miss my bff Natasha. I also admire French because she's an animal activist and donates part of the proceeds from her books to rescue groups and animal shelters.
If you like humor, mystery and romance, don't miss this series.
Interview by: Betty Dravis, 2008
author of: 1106 Grand Boulevard and other novels
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Tempestuous Tale of Suspense and Love..., 16 Jan 2009
Ms. French's characters, especially Natasha and Striker, seem to gallop in from wherever they are and whisk us away with them. From the first moments, I felt pulled into the drama, from the rock concerts to the chase scenes, and as if the characters were now part of my life.
I couldn't put the book down, carrying it everywhere, until the final scenes. Natasha is so real and gritty, with her cursing, and then she could segue so completely into the romantic heroine when she and Striker had their "makeup sex". These two would seem completely wrong for each
other, constantly fighting over control issues...Until you get to those aforementioned love matches!
And I love the mother and grandmother characters - they explain a lot about why Natasha is so independent, fierce and yet deeply romantic.
The Bodyguard and the Rock Star is full of suspense and the action kept my heart pounding. So many unanswered questions, too...So, of course, there must be another Bodyguard book on the horizon! Will Striker tame Natasha, or will she rein him in?
Wonderful story and wonderful characters! Many kudos, Ms French!
Laurel-Rain Snow
Author of:
An Accidental Life, etc.
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Another disappointment, 3 May 2008
I bought this book after reading the very funny 1st in this 'Bodyguard' series and was hugely disappointed.
The supposidely 'laugh out loud' scenes, I thought were rather pathetic...my lips did not even turn up at the corners and I love funny books!
The characters Pit, Bigun and Roger are cool and believeable. Stricker is so hot, but can sometimes border more father figure rather than lover, which can be a tad uncomfortable to read. Natasha is a very likeable character but there is definately something lacking in these books.
There wasn't enough to the mystery of the stalking, the sex scenes are over in half a page and the 'laughs' are non-existent. The books need more depth to them and I won't be buying any more from this series.
Ffor a real funny book try 'The Learing Curve' by the now sadly deceased Melissa Nathen. FANTASTIC characters and REALLY funny with proper laugh out loud moments. My husband got sick of me in the end! Also, Janet Evanovich and the Staphanie Plum sereis are hard to beat and are so much better than these.....Sorry!
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