Guarding Hope ~ Ann Mayburn Review

"Guarding Hope is an evocatively arousing story 

full of suspense and intrigue." 

Guarding Hope by Ann Mayburn

Contego Agency series, book 1

Format: ebook, 255 page
Genre: Romantic Suspense, IR romance
Publisher: Self Published
ReleaseD: 2013, August 6
Received an e-ARC from the author for review

BLURB~

War hero Daniel Escobar has left behind his career as a Marine and now works for the Contego Agency, Detroit’s premier personal protection firm. Unfortunately his heroic actions on the battlefield cost him not only part of his sight, but also his peace of mind. Haunted by regrets of the past, Daniel finds a new purpose in life when he is given the job of protecting Hope, the only woman he’s ever truly loved, from the mob.

Hope Walker can’t believe it when she finds Daniel, her first love, working at the Contego Agency. She’s searched for him for years, wanting to know why he left her after that terrible night their senior year in high school when a fight with his mother’s drug dealer boyfriend left Hope in the hospital and Daniel shipped off to parts unknown by Child Protective Services. For both Daniel and Hope the old memories and emotions come rushing back, and together they will have to fight to stay alive long enough to give their love a second chance.

REVIEW~

Can true love endure time, heartache, and a killer?

Daniel is a war hero who has returned home a little broken and looking for a new start. Hoping this new start will being with his career Daniel jumps at the chance to take on a high priority protection detail. Daniel should have looked before he leapt—he had no clue he was about to come fact-to-face with his “one true love.”

"Professionalism, it's just a job." That's what he tells himself.  No matter how often he tells himself, it he knows there is still an attraction, but  chasing this attraction could cost him and could cost him dearly. Suspense, chaos, and sexual tension fuel this story. Can Daniel keep his focus on his job when around Hope or will the pain of their past and his need for her put them both at risk?

Great book- with dynamic, witty characters, smoking hot chemistry and a  thrilling plot that's fast moving, gripping, and demands your attention. The heat generated by this story is incendiary, to say the least. I can't wait for more from this suspenseful new series!

Perfect combination of romance, suspense, and sexiness!