Thursday, August 17, 2017

Release Blitz with Review: Royally Endowed by Emma Chase

       

Logan St. James is a smoldering, sexy beast. Sure, he can be a little broody at times—but Ellie Hammond’s willing to overlook that. Because, have you seen him??

Sexy. As. Hell.

And Ellie’s perky enough for both of them.

For years, she’s had a crush on the intense, protective royal security guard—but she doesn’t think he ever saw her, not really.

To Logan, Ellie was just part of the job—a relative of the royal family he’d sworn to protect. Now, at 22 years old and fresh out of college, she’s determined to put aside her X-rated dreams of pat-downs and pillow talk, and find a real life happily ever after.

The Queen of Wessco encourages Ellie to follow in her sister’s footsteps and settle down with a prince of her own. Or a duke, a marquis…a viscount would also do nicely.

But in the pursuit of a fairy tale ending, Ellie learns that the sweetest crushes can be the hardest to let go. *** Logan St. James grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, in a family on the wrong side of the law. But these days, he covers his tattoos and scars with a respectable suit. He’s handsome, loyal, brave, skilled with his hands and…other body parts.

Any woman would be proud to bring him home to her family.

But there’s only one woman he wants.

For years he’s watched over her, protected her, held her hair back when she was sick, taught her how to throw a punch, and spot a liar.

He dreams of her. Would lay down his life for her.

But beautiful Ellie Hammond’s off-limits.

Everybody knows the bodyguard rules: Never lose focus, never let them out of your sight, and never, ever fall in love.

 

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Excerpt



Ellie

But then the mood shifts, as if the air becomes thicker, weighted, more . . . sultry.

Because slowly, Logan sinks down to one knee in front of me—looking in my eyes the whole time. In this position, I could touch his shoulders, comb my fingers through his thick, dark hair. He’s the perfect height for me to bend down and kiss his mouth—the perfect height for him to kiss me back . . . in a lot of places.

My breath hitches. And I wonder he feels it too.

There’s a sound of tearing Velcro, and Logan takes something off his ankle—a holster, with a small silver knife, about three inches long.

“Keep this on you all the time,” he says seriously. “Just in case. If you wear a skirt, the strap will fit around your thigh.”

And I almost laugh. Most girls get a ring from a guy on his knees. I get a murder weapon. But still, it makes me feel safe . . . watched over. Like I’m something precious that deserves to be protected.

I take the knife from him, testing the surprisingly solid, heavy weight of it in my hand. I press my index finger to the tip.

Logan grabs my wrist tightly. “Careful. It’s sharp.”

There’s a small, painless nick, a tiny bead of blood, so I put my finger in my mouth, sucking.

And Logan’s watching me again.

Watching my mouth.

His chest seems to rise just a little faster, and his throat ripples when he swallows. He bends his head, curves his strong back, and then I feel his hands on my ankle, securing the strap. His touch is warm and self-assured. It’s the way he always moves—confident and experienced. Logan knows his body and he knows how to use it, in every way possible.

I almost moan. The sound is in the back of my throat, but I keep it trapped. I never knew the ankle was an erogenous zone, but it sure as hell is now. A hot pulse of pleasure streaks from Logan’s fingers on my bare skin, up my thigh, between my legs.

And I throb there, growing swollen and heavy as he keeps his hands on me.

Can he tell? Does he know? He’s so aware of everything, always so attuned, I wonder if he can sense my arousal . . . feel it in the air that clings between us.

 


   

Emma Chase is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the hot and hilarious Tangled series and The Legal Briefs series. Emma lives in New Jersey with her husband, two children and two naughty (but really cute) dogs. She has a long-standing love/hate relationship with caffeine.

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REVIEW

Logan is ex military and a bodyguard to the royal family of Wessco. When Prince Nicholas and Olivia get together, her sister Ellie becomes one of the inner circle. Her safety and protection becomes his duty, one that he doesn't take lightly. He's come a long way from his meager beginnings with his shady family on the wrong side of town. But those rough circumstances toughened him, sharpened his instincts, and gave him the drive to succeed.


By the time I was fifteen I knew if I stayed in that shit-hole, I’d start to stink. And then I’d have only two options: prison or the cemetery.


Not only is he one of the best at what he does, he genuinely cares for the family he's entrusted with. Ellie is just another member, and completely off limits. He sees her like a little sister, someone who got a raw deal with her family life and needs someone who she can depend on. Logan becomes her friend, her confidant, and someone who makes her feel proud of her accomplishments. He doesn't just protect her from potential outside threats, but from her father's neglect. Is it any wonder she developed a massive crush on him?

The past and present switches were a fantastic way to help us understand the gradual and naturalistic build to their relationship. Their strong and deep connection bloomed into a two-sided intense attraction that felt very real. I loved the dynamic of their personalities together. He was sometimes gruff and broody, but had the biggest soft spot for her and would do anything to make her happy. Ellie was strong, adventurous, with a smart mouth and quick wit. Seeing them in each other's orbit, how they gravitated toward one another, they just made the perfect complimentary pair.


“You’re always doing this” she whispers.
“Doing what?”
“Saving me.”
I smile, just a bit. “I don’t mind.”
“Because it’s your job?” she asks.
“Yes.”
“And because maybe, sort of, you kind of like me too? Just a little?”
A chuckle scratches my throat. “Just a little.”



Fans of forbidden romance will enjoy that element here. Logan's career is at risk if he crosses boundaries that he believes he has no business crossing. But not just that, he believes that she could do so much better than him. And his Ellie only deserves the best. This was their main conflict, however there were some small security issues that caused some suspense and emotional moments between them. I loved their tenderness, their passion, and their humor was utterly charming.

This was yet again another fantastic addition to the series that had laughing and smiling more times than I can count. I loved getting more time in Wessco with the royal family and catching up with the previous characters. And the epilogue was so sweet and satisfying, it closed the story on such a happy note. If you haven't started this series, this can be read as a standalone. But in my opinion, you'd be better off reading them in order to get the maximum enjoyment out of all of them. That's not exactly a hardship having to read them all, I guarantee you will be delighted to meet every one of these characters.


She is the most important person in my life. She has been from the beginning, and she always will be. There will never be another.


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