She's just been crowned Miss Americana and now she's stuck with a very grumpy but very hot bodyguard for the next 3 months as she tours... can they keep their hands off of one another? Ava only entered into the pageant to help her friends, it was just something to do for fun... she never expected to take first place, but when another contestant makes a comment, Ava wins to spite her to prove that anybody can win. Yet now that she's crowned she has to go on a 3 month tour and the one rule is: no relationships. Ava hates rules and she can't resist a challenge... so when her new bodyguard turns out to be the same hot grumpy bodyguard she met at a bar a few days ago she's determined to crack his stern shell. Jaime is 3 years away from retirement, he takes his boy as a bodyguard seriously, and can't wait to retire to a cabin alone. Yet when he meets one particularly sassy gorgeous blonde, he can't seem to get her out of his mind or under his skin. To his great surprise he ends up assigned to her for the next three months and trying to remain professional seems impossible when all Ava wants to do is flirt and tempt him at every turn. Jaime is here to protect Ava because someone is gunning for her, and the threats and danger are only growing as the tour goes on... and the more time Jaime and Ava spend together the more it becomes impossible to resist the scorching chemistry between them. Can they find the person coming after Ava while hiding their chemistry from the paps who constantly follow her? This was a super fun and sexy bodyguard romance! I absolutely adore bodyguard romances and ones that feature grumpy x sunshine dynamics. This one absolutely hit the mark for me. I adored how strong and fun Ava was, she remained true to herself and constantly fought back. Jaime was a overprotective but supportive and cute love interest for her. He really was such a cute book boyfriend for Ava. This book was so adorable and absolutely one I would recommend. The romance was amazing, the spice was great, and honestly I will be reading more from this author for sure!!!

Release Date: August 16, 2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Valentine PR for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*