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HER HONOR'S BODYGUARD (THE BODYGUARD ROMANCE SERIES Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Johnny Ray (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 235 ratings
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Do first loves ever really die?

While romantic reunions can take many forms, there is always one question that has to be answered sooner or later-what happened?

Vance had always been extremely proud of Noella, and just because his life had been ruined, he saw no reason why she also had to suffer. When his dad died, leaving him and his mother penniless, he dropped out of law school and ended his relationship with Noella, but in doing so, he stopped a scandal that could have ruined her family. These secrets he would never let her know. Ironically, years later, he would have never guessed she would be instrumental in ruining his career with the Tampa police force.

After Noella finished law school and started pursuing her goal of working up the ranks in judgeships, she never considered inviting another guy into her life. As such, when someone attempts to threaten her into vacating her seat on the bench, and by force if necessary, she knows of no one else she really trust as much as Vance, who now has a successful bodyguard and private detective business.

She knows that Vance might hate her for her part in having him dismissed from the police force, but what he will never know is that she actually saved him from going to prison. Additionally, she now thinks he was framed, and perhaps by the same people who are threatening her.

She had to talk him into taking her on as a client . . . but would he agree to her request? As the number of attacks on her life increases, Vance soon has no choice but to offer her his protection, and in spite of everything, when they see each other again their old attraction for each other returns.

She wants the truth. He wants the truth. However, making the ultimate sacrifice is not always easy to understand, whether given or received. Ultimately . . . could they now trust each other with these secrets? While their lives depend on discovering the truth to their past, these truths are locked in deep secrets that could also destroy them.

This is one international romantic thriller you do not want to miss. With this contemporary romance filled with suspense and mystery, you will want to read this romance story slowly to solve the crime that destroyed their relationship earlier, because only the truth will give them a chance at true love.


THIS NOVEL COULD HAVE ALSO BEEN CLASSIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING GENRES:


ROMANCE, CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE, MODERN DAY ROMANCE
THRILLER, INTERNATIONAL ROMANTIC THRILLER, ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
SUSPENSE, INTERNATIONAL SUSPENSE,
SPY THRILLER, BODYGUARD THRILLER. INTERNATIONAL SPIES,
BODYGUARD SERIES, POLICE PROCEDURAL,
ACTION AND ADVENTURE, INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE,
MYSTERY, INTERNATIONAL MYSTERY AND INTRIGUE, MURDER AND MYSTERY

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Johnny Ray, a master of romantic suspense, never disappoints his readers. His books
are guaranteed to grab you and not let go. If you like a little suspense with
your romance, try Johnny Ray. Single Titles Book Reviews

Johnny Ray has the unique ability to blend intense thrillers with hot romances,
making him one writer you definitely want to follow ---- KINDLE BOOK PROMOS

Johnny Ray is able to really bring out just what we need in a good romantic
thriller. There was a lots of mystery.....who was doing what?.... who done
it?....you will be kept wondering up until the very end of this read---- Arlena
Dean, book reviewer

Johnny Ray is a great writer and an even nicer person. His willingness to help
other writers out in their pursuits is a pleasure for everyone involved ----
Author Brian Brown

Johnny Ray is quickly making a name for himself as the master of the romantic
thriller---- JT Kalnay is a writer and a patent attorney

Johnny Ray is one author you won't want to miss. He writes suspense and adds a
touch of romance. And....who doesn't like a little romance? Add Johnny Ray to
your list of "must" check out for the new year.----SILVER'S REVIEWS

Johnny Ray offers interesting stories, likeable characters, well developed
plots, and satisfying endings in his fun-to-read, fast-paced novels. My
favorite is Journey to Whitestone with a metaphysical conspiracy
storyline---HOT CHOCOLATE, IT'S A MYSTERY BLOG!

From the Author

This has been my best selling novel of all time.

It gives me big pleasure to announce that a follow up novel, RESCUING HER HONOR will be released on 05/15/2014

I hope you are as excited about this as I am.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008550EV2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sir John Publishing; #3 edition (May 21, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 21, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2381 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Johnny Ray won the Royal Palm Literary Award for best thriller, and he is often interviewed on various literary blogs, as well as TV and radio shows. His blog, located at www.sirjohn.us, has a large following from around the world, and this is his central hub to his other social media activity. There you can find his links to other social media sites, such as twitter (sirjohn_writer) where he has over 250,000 followers. He also would love for you to join Sir John's Army, his fan club, which is located on his blog.

Johnny Ray belongs to the Romance Writers of America and the Mystery Writers of America. He loves attending various national and international writer conventions, like the Frankfurt Book Fair, throughout the year.

As an avid traveler and international businessman conducting business worldwide for years he has made many interesting contacts and received numerous awards for top sales production. He loves radio and TV talk shows, as well as speaking in front of various audiences. Feel free to contact him if you need a guest speaker.

When it comes time to play, he is very active in many sports including dancing, swimming, tennis, biking, and skiing. While he loves a life full of action and adventures that are new, interesting and challenging, making friends that share his passions is a special gift.

Johnny was born in Texas, raised in Alabama, but now loves living in Clearwater, Florida where he works full time as a writer. He can be often found in one of the hundreds of coffee shops along the beach working on his next international thriller, murder mystery, or perhaps a contemporary romance novel that is guaranteed to be full of action and adventure you should expect from a romantic suspense novel. His signature combination, however, is international romantic thrillers.

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Trully
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2012
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Her Honor's Bodyguard

Have you ever read a book that kept your attention the entire time? It kept getting better and better? After reading it, you want there to be a sequel and a movie about it? Well, I went into reading Her Honor's Bodyguard with no expectation.

I liked the other 2 books I had read by Johnny Ray and thought, "It will be hard to live up to those past 2 books." However, I have to say this book was better than the first 2 by this author.

Why? The plot, characters, storyline, words seemed to have a perfect interplay that flowed throughout the entire story. There were no out of place sentences or words that didn't quite feel right. Instead there were symmetry between the it all. It made for a great read!

The book was intense and could be seen as addictive as the tv shows, New York Undercover, CSI & The Wire. Also it was even better than the movies, Blow and Bodyguard. It was a story that had so many obstacles that kept presenting themselves for both Noella and Vance. The life of illusion and reality was easily molded together to represent an authentic plot and believable characters.

Having a man who wasn't rich his whole life, who had to encounter real struggles that the average man goes through and even those criminals experience, made for an interesting storyline. Vance could be considered a man with very bad luck and a life that would have most drinking from a glass bottle every day. However, he is driven to do what he knows he can to clear his name, as well as that of his father.

With the crimes he and his dad have committed, maybe everything can't be cleared but he hopes that he can make it in life. He may have went foggy and not remembered every detail, when he was accused of some bogus charges. He felt everything wasn't adding up. Something just didn't seem right.

He knows he is dealing with some dirty people; he just doesn't know how he can get answers and prove his innocence. However what he doesn't expect is to have his services requested by a past love he left, his beautiful ex, Noella Peterson. He also doesn't dare believe what happens in minutes of them reconnecting. Life could actually get more twisted!

There are some very worldly characters that don't play by the rules in this plot. There are some many events that kept you guessing but not quite sure what would happen for quite some time. These are some events that cause Noella and Vance to be thrown back into each others lives. Who is telling the truth about the past? Who will be proven innocent? And who guilty? Will Vance seek revenge for his life ending up in shambles, by an ex who ruined his and his mother's life?

Life is definitely a mess and it may not get better? What to do in that case? Vance is broke and has been for many years. It seems that life isn't fair and has dealt Noella a prosperous hand. Will Vance assist or take advantage of his work being needed by her? Will he finally give her what was coming to her-payback?

What roles do their families play in the demise that led to his dad's life ending? To him and his ex splitting? Justice is not prevailing and there are some life threats that lead to death. This is a story that all readers of all genres would like because once again, Johnny Ray has put together the perfect plot. The characters are even more addictive to read about. The cover and title give you a hint to what the book is about, but the plot has one waiting for a sequel. If you want a sequel, you want to read more. This is a book that made me feel fulfilled. One that I didn't want to end.
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Rita Bellinger
4.0 out of 5 stars Bravo Mr. Ray
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2012
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I started "Her Honor's Bodyguard" yesterday and I finished the book last night. Yep I finished it in a single day, not just because I am a fast reader but also because it was just too good to put down. I hated to see "the end" when it came.

Plot wise, good cop vs bad cop is a common theme in police dramas and most often the good guys don't know who they can trust to watch their back. In this particular story there is more going on than just crooked cops or a hit being placed on the judge however. It's a series of simultaneous story-lines ranging from who knows what is actually going on behind the scenes in the local gangs to who can be the first to solve the identity of the source behind the threat on Her Honor's life to the real reason for an apparent suicide seven years earlier. The multitude of plots does not make the book hard to read or understand however because the overall storyline is very well thought out and presented.

About the two main characters: They are strong individually but even stronger when they work as a team. The reader can empathize with them emotionally because the author did such an excellent job of filling in their history as a couple in law school and their individual backstories since their breakup. After spending a day with them and their supporting cast of characters, I actually hate to say goodbye to these two. I would love to see where Vance and Noella's lives take them from here.
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3.0 out of 5 stars It was okay except for the editing.
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2012
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HER HONOR'S BODYGUARD was a pretty good story but the editing was really bad. The entire book was full of grammatical errors. (For the record, the past tense of "weave" is "wove" or "woven"; it is not "weaved.") There were also missing words, misspelled words, and choppy sentences which interrupted the flow of the story and were very annoying.

I found the plot to be rather mediocre although there were some interesting twists. I wasn't turned on by the sex scenes, though, and some of the descriptions were really over the top. (For example, referring to a penis as a joy stick... I mean, come on!). The pace of the book was quite uneven but there were parts that did hold my interest. I especially liked the scene in the prison with the finger tapping code.

I got this book for free, so I don't feel cheated but I had high expectations based on the glowing reviews so I was disappointed. Overall, I'd give this book a grade of C.
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AuntieK3
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2013
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This was billed as a romantic suspense novel and it did not disappoint. I loved the plot, heavy enough to keep my interest but not too heavy to lose me. It was believable and I could easily put myself into the shoes of either protagonist. I loved, loved, loved the character of Noella. She wore the robes of a judge during the day, a hard-fought but well-deserved position, especially for someone so young. She was tough yet feminine, hard yet soft, professional yet sexy and knew how to wield her power in and out of the courtroom. Her former love interest, Vance, a former cop turned private investigator/security pro, back in her life again to help solve the case that separated them seven years ago, was intense and knew how to handle himself with power and ease in every situation. The chemistry between them was hot! Would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in this genre. Looking forward to reading more from this author. 4.5 out of 5 stars. 
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Charlotte in Va.
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good story
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2013
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I liked this book very much. Fast paced, lots of action from the first chapter. Written vivid without being overly descriptive. Characters were believable, and the storyline continued to move, never allowing time to get boring. Actually a good book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Different, full of action, mystery, and suspense: impossible to put down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2014
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Noella, a young judge in fear of her life, turns to her ex-lover, Vance, for help. She gets it, fast. An attempt is made to kidnap her as she leaves his office, uncertain he will take her case. Vance, also ex-cop, now a private investigator on a mission to prove she was wrong to have him thrown out of the force, shoots one man dead, and fires into a vehicle carrying others. Noella needs 24/7 protection, from a stalker prepared to kill and the passion she still feels for Vance. Packed with action, from violence to explicit sex, the only disappointing words in Her Honor’s Bodyguard are The End. The only consolation, the next book in the series: Rescuing Her Honor.
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Chétral
1.0 out of 5 stars Missing romance and suspense!
Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2013
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Noella is a judge and receiving threats calls. She goes to Vance for protection. He happens to be an ex- boyfriend which she also had suspended indefinitely from his police force job in a previous trial. She promises to help him prove he's been framed in the case that lead to his dismiss from police work (though she is the one who presided the trial ...) If she knew he was framed, being the judge, should she have proposed and managed his forced resignation?
The minute she comes out of the encounter, although she has been followed and been receiving those threat calls for weeks, someone tries to kidnap her...

The plot idea in itself could have been really interesting, but too many details are not congruent, for instance, being a judge, why should she condemn someone to losing his professional and social status if she doesn't believe he did the bad deed and certain he's been framed?
Then, the first scenes of "violence", "abduction tentative" and further threats against our heroin are not even suspenseful, the reader doesn't even get in the least preoccupied nor feel any excitement from the scenes. The author also tries to bring up an eventual romantics encounter between the two protagonist, but I reached 30% of the book before abandoning it, and up until then the most sensual or sexy thought is that she probably fills out her business suit too much, even though you can't see under all these clothes...

So the author, at least at 30% of the book, has failed in his goal, as up until now, this romantic suspense is neither romantic, nor thrilling.
I gave up , even though I get many free books and pursue reading the average ones until the end.
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Ron Dean
1.0 out of 5 stars It might have been a good book, but a fault in downloading it has ...
Reviewed in Australia on December 22, 2014
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It might have been a good book, but a fault in downloading it has prevented me from reading it fully. Despite instructions to delete and redownload from the cloud it makes no difference.
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Bruce Merkley
2.0 out of 5 stars My big problem is, I suppose, nit-picky but ...
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2014
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My big problem is, I suppose, nit-picky but within the first few pages our hero shoots someone with a non-existent .".45" Magnum Revolver then later gets out a black plated "glock" which have plastic hardware such as slide and grip. Research! research! research!
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Melanie Mitchell
4.0 out of 5 stars Definately worth reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2012
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This is the first novel I have read by this author and it definitely won't be the last.

The two central characters, Vance and Noella, were a couple previously but circumstances intervened and they split up, each trying to protect the other. So when Noella needs some protection it makes sense to turn the man she trusts.

The characters are all believable and even when the line between good and bad seems blurred the characters never become stereotypical or boring.

Romantic suspense is not usually my genre of choice but I have to say I really enjoyed this and may have found a new genre to dip in to.
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