Book Title: Deceiving
Bella: Book #11 In The Bodyguards of L.A. County Series
Author: Cate
Beauman
Category: Adult
Fiction, 588 pages
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher:
Createspace
Release date: October
13, 2016
Tour dates: May 22 to
June 16, 2017
Content Rating: R (Sex
scenes, language, some intense moments)
Book
Description:
Isabella Colby has always yearned for normalcy. Now that she’s
settled in LA, she finally has it. Good friends, a pretty home, and her
thriving career as the Palisades’ top skincare specialist are a dream come
true. Bella is content until she meets her hunky new neighbor, but her
attraction to the blue-eyed cutie is the least of her worries when contacting
her long-lost father threatens to destroy her happy life.
Reed McKinley is more than ready to forget the past. His
seven-year stint as an NYPD detective nearly got him killed. His wounds have
healed and he’s starting over as Ethan Cooke Security’s latest recruit. With
sixty-hour workweeks and little time to himself, the last thing on his mind is
a relationship. Then he bumps into the gorgeous woman next door.
Reed and Bella become fast friends. Before long, Reed discovers
that Bella is keeping dangerous secrets. Bella may have the answers to
decades-old questions he’s been searching for. Reed will risk it all to uncover
the truth, but he soon realizes that the deeper he digs, the direr the
consequences.
“This book captured my attention from the very
beginning. The author did an excellent job of developing the characters and
helping the reader feel like he was along for the story. I have enjoyed all of
the books in this series, but I must say Deceiving Bella is one of my
favorites!”
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the Book:
Deceiving Bella is the eleventh book is the
Bodyguards of L.A. County Series. Check out the first ten books
here!
Book
One
Morgan’s Hunter, the story of Morgan and Hunter. (4.2 Stars!)
Morgan Taylor, D.C. socialite and wildlife biologist, leads a
charmed life until everything changes with a phone call. Her research team has
been found dead—slaughtered—in backcountry Montana.
As the case grows cold, Morgan is determined to unravel the
mystery behind her friends’ gruesome deaths. Despite the dangers of a murderer
still free, nothing will stand in her way, not even the bodyguard her father
hires, L.A.’s top close protection agent, Hunter Phillips.
Sparks fly from the start when no-nonsense Hunter clashes with
Morgan’s strong-willed independence. Their endless search for answers proves
hopeless—until Hunter discovers the truth.
On the run and at the mercy of a madman, Morgan and Hunter must
outsmart a killer to save their own lives.
"One thing I noticed right away was Hunter is
smoking hot. This author captured his attractiveness well. Many romance authors
have said their main character was good looking, but this was one of the very few
times where I thought, "Wow. He's hot!" And let me tell you
blonde-haired blue eyed guys are not my type. The author deserves some serious
props here."
Book
Two
Falling For Sarah, the story of
Sarah and Ethan. (4.5 Stars / Award
Winner!)
Widow Sarah Johnson struggled to pick up the pieces after her
life was ripped apart. After two years
of grieving, she’s found contentment in her thriving business as photographer
to Hollywood’s A-list and in raising her angel-faced daughter, Kylee…until
bodyguard and long-time friend Ethan Cooke changes everything with a searing
moonlight kiss.
Sarah’s world turns upside down as she struggles with her
unexpected attraction to Ethan and the guilt of betraying her husband’s
memory. But when blue roses and
disturbing notes start appearing on her doorstep, she has no choice but to lean
on Ethan as he fights to save her from a stalker that won’t stop until he has
what he prizes most.
"This story, although starting sad with Jake's
death, goes zero to sixty from there. A creepy, insane , psycho thrown in with
HOT manly men always make for an awesome ride."
Book
Three
Hailey’s Truth, the story of Hailey and Austin. (4.4 Stars!)
Hailey Roberts has never had it easy. Despite the scars of a
tragic childhood, she’s made a life for herself. As a part-time student and
loving nanny, she yearns for a family of her own and reluctant Austin Casey,
Ethan Cooke Security’s best close protection agent.
Hailey’s past comes back to haunt her when her long lost
brother tracks her down, bringing his dangerous secrets with him. At an
emotional crossroads, Hailey accepts a humanitarian opportunity that throws her
together with Austin, taking her hundreds of miles from her troubles, or so she
thinks.
What starts out as a dream come true quickly becomes a
nightmare as violence erupts on the island of Cozumel. Young women are
disappearing, community members are dying—and the carnage links back to her
brother.
As Austin struggles to keep Hailey’s past from destroying her
future, he’s forced to make a decision that could turn her against him, or
worse cost them both their lives.
"WOW. My head is in a whirl from this one. From
the high intensity of Suspense, down to the oh-so yummy Romance, by far, Hailey
and Austin have the hottest freaking scenes of the three books! ~ It's so
good... or I'm so bad because--I hate to admit it--I reread the hotter than
Hades scenes! I could read the entire novel again, and that's rare for
me."
Book
Four
Forever Alexa, the story of Alexa and Jackson. (4.4 Stars!)
First grade teacher and single mother Alexa Harris is no
stranger to struggle, but for once, things are looking up. The school year is
over and the lazy days of summer are here. Mini-vacations and relaxing twilight
barbeques are on the horizon until Alexa’s free-spirited younger sister
vanishes.
Ransom calls and death threats force Alexa and her young
daughter to flee their quiet home in Maryland. With nowhere else to turn, Alexa
seeks the help of Jackson Matthews, Ethan Cooke Security’s Risk Assessment
Specialist and the man who broke her heart.
With few leads to follow and Abby’s case going cold, Alexa must
confess a shocking secret if she and Jackson have any hope of saving her sister
from a hell neither could have imagined.
"FOREVER ALEXA is a book that is impossible to
put down. I loved the first three books in this series, Morgan's Hunter,
Falling for Sarah and Hailey's Truth, but FOREVER ALEXA is far and above my
favorite in the series. That being said, I not only recommend but encourage
readers of romantic suspense to give Ms. Beauman's books a try.....you will not
be disappointed!!!"
Book
Five
Waiting For Wren, the story of Wren and Tucker. (4.6 Stars!)
Wren Cooke has everything she’s ever wanted—a thriving career
as one of LA’s top interior designers and a home she loves. Business trips,
mockups, and her demanding clientele keep her busy, almost too busy to notice
Ethan Cooke Security’s gorgeous Close Protection Agent, Tucker Campbell.
Jaded by love and relationships in general, Wren wants nothing
to do with the hazel-eyed stunner and his heart-stopping grins, but Tucker is
always in her way. When Wren suddenly finds herself bombarded by a mysterious
man’s unwanted affections, she’s forced to turn to Tucker for help.
As Wren’s case turns from disturbing to deadly, Tucker whisks
her away to his mountain home in Utah. Haunted by memories and long-ago
tragedies, Tucker soon realizes his past and Wren’s present are colliding. With
a killer on the loose and time running out, Tucker must discover a madman’s
motives before Wren becomes his next victim.
“I loved the book, the chemistry between all the
players, always love it when a man knows what he wants and goes about getting
it. Of course I did cry some tears and my spine tingled not just the suspense
but the intimate times Tucker and Wren spent together and not just between the
sheets.”
Book
Six
Justice For Abby, the story of Abigail and
Jerrod. (4.6 Stars / Award
Winner!)
Fashion designer Abigail Harris has been rescued, but her
nightmare is far from over. Determined to put her harrowing ordeal behind her
and move on, she struggles to pick up the pieces of her life while eluding the
men who want her dead.
The Mid-Atlantic Sex Ring is in ruins after Abby’s interviews
with the police. The organization is
eager to exact their revenge before her testimony dismantles the multi-million
dollar operation for good.
Abby’s safety rests in the hands of former US Marshal, Jerrod
Quinn. Serious-minded and obsessed with
protocol, Ethan Cooke Security’s newest agent finds himself dealing with more
than he bargains for when he agrees to take on his beautiful, free-spirited
client.
As the trial date nears, Abby’s case takes a dangerous
turn. Abby and Jerrod soon discover
themselves in a situation neither of them expect while Jerrod fights to stop
the ring from silencing Abby once and for all.
“I really thought this would be a routine
bodyguard/subject book, boy was I wrong. Cate Beauman's characters popped! By
the end of this book (which I read in one sitting) I was exhausted but replete…
From paragraph to paragraph this story shifts and changes. The betrayals and
surprises come at the reader at a furious pace. And while this story revolves
around a very dark occurrence, there are enough moments that will make you
smile, chuckle, snort and go "awwwww."
Book
Seven
Saving Sophie, the story of Sophie and Stone. (4.7 Stars / Award Winner!)
Jewelry designer Sophie Burke has fled Maine for the anonymity
of the big city. She’s starting over with a job she tolerates and a grungy
motel room she calls home on the wrong side of town, but anything is better
than the nightmare she left behind.
Stone McCabe is Ethan Cooke Security’s brooding bad boy more
interested in keeping to himself than anything else—until the gorgeous blond
with haunted violet eyes catches his attention late one rainy night.
Stone reluctantly gives Sophie a hand only to quickly realize
that the shy beauty with the soft voice and pretty smile has something to hide.
Tangled up in her secrets, Stone offers Sophie a solution that has the
potential to free her from her problems once and for all—or jeopardize both of
their lives.
“Saving Sophie is truly a beautiful story... Cate has
woven a meaningful story about a courageous woman who overcomes domestic
violence to build a life for herself…The author beautifully shows the readers
the struggles and fears that Sophie goes through to break free. There is pain
in sorrow and beauty in the tears. The heroine is broken and whole. She
survives to show us that if you have the courage and the will you can overcome
all odds... Saving Sophie is about abuse, courage, romance, honor and so much
more.”
Book
Eight
Reagan’s Redemption, the story of Reagan and
Shane. (4.5 Stars / Award Winner!)
Doctor Reagan Rosner loves her fast-paced life of practicing
medicine in New York City's busiest trauma center. Kind and confident, she's
taking her profession by storm--until a young girl's accidental death leaves
her shaken to her core. With her life a mess and her future uncertain, Reagan
accepts a position as Head Physician for The Appalachia Project, an outreach
program working with some of America's poorest citizens.
Shane Harper, Ethan Cooke Security's newest team member, has
been assigned a three-month stint deep in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky,
and he's not too happy about it. Guarding a pill safe in the middle of nowhere
is boring as hell, but when he gets a look at his new roommate, the gorgeous
Doctor Rosner, things start looking up.
Shane and Reagan encounter more than a few mishaps as they
struggle to gain the trust of a reluctant community. They're just starting to
make headway when a man's routine checkup exposes troubling secrets the town
will do anything to keep hidden--even if that means murder.
“Cate Beauman's eagerly anticipated book Reagan's
Redemption the 8th book in her Bodyguards of La series did not disappoint! I
have not found a book in a long time that I just could not put down. I
literally stayed up until 2am reading. This book had it all, suspense, great
hero, heroine, mystery, and romance. I believe Cate definitely knocked this one
out of the part.”
Book
Nine
Answers For Julie, the story of Julie and Chase. (4.6 Stars! / Award Winner)
Julie Keller relishes the simple things: hot chocolate on
winter nights, good friends she calls her family, and her laid-back career as a
massage therapist and yoga instructor. Julie is content with her life until
Chase Rider returns to Bakersfield.
Bodyguard Chase Rider isn’t thrilled to be back in the town
where he spent his childhood summers. His beloved grandmother passed away,
leaving him a house in need of major repairs. With a three-week timetable and a
lot to do, he doesn’t have time for distractions. Then he bumps into Julie, the
one woman he hoped never to see again. Chase tries to pretend Julie doesn’t
exist, but ten years hasn’t diminished his attraction to the hazel-eyed
stunner.
When a stranger grabs Julie’s arm at the grocery store—a woman
who insists Julie’s life isn’t what it seems, Chase can’t help but get
involved. Julie and Chase dig into a twenty-five-year-old mystery, unearthing
more questions than answers. But the past is closer than they realize, and the
consequences of the truth have the potential to be deadly.
“This series just gets better and better! I loved
Answers for Julie - as with the whole series, it's a careful balance between
suspense and romance, the characters are really well developed, and the plot
moved at just the right pace with a fair number of surprises thrown
in!”
Book
Ten
Finding Lyla, the story of Lyla and Collin. (4.7
Stars!)
Principal Dancer Lyla Markovik-Avery is always on the go.
Grueling practices and endless performances rule her busy days--and things are
about to get more hectic. Russia is rolling out the red carpet for their
beloved star, despite the string of violent terrorist attacks that have rocked
the nation.
Bodyguard Collin Michaels' life is falling apart. His long-time
relationship recently ended. He's trying to start over, but that's easier said
than done. Luckily, Collin has a new assignment on the horizon: keeping a
beautiful ballerina safe for the next three weeks.
Collin finds comfort in Lyla's easy friendship, but that all
changes after a night out on the town. Simple feelings become
complicated--something Collin can't afford, especially when tragedy strikes and
Collin realizes Lyla's caught in the middle of a dangerous plot for
revenge.
Collin and Lyla are forced to flee. They need to reach the
border before it's too late, but the odds are stacked against them in a country
that wants them dead. With time running out, Collin formulates a risky plan
that might be their only chance of making it out alive.
“In reading the synopsis, I wasn't sure how I would
like this although I love all of Cate's books. Boy, was this a surprise for me.
This book is wonderfully written with so many twists and turns, it was hard to
put down. Such a beautiful love story with action, suspense, drama, and a bit
of sadness too. I loved Lyla and felt sad because of how she felt she had to
live her life. I also loved Collin and how he recognized the journey that Lyla
needed to take. Of course, being a man, he is on his own journey of self
realization as well. Wonderful story that I KNOW I will be reading
again.”
Meet
the Author:
International bestselling author Cate Beauman is known for her
full-length, action-packed romantic suspense series, The Bodyguards of L.A.
County. Her novels have been nominated for the National Excellence in Romance
Fiction Award, National Indie Excellence Award, Golden Quill Award, Writers
Touch Award, and have been named Readers Favorite Five Star books. In 2015,
JUSTICE FOR ABBY was selected as the Readers' Favorite International Book Award
Gold Medalist, while SAVING SOPHIE took the Silver Medal. SAVING SOPHIE was
also selected as the 2015 Readers Crown Award winner for Romantic Suspense and
FALLING FOR SARAH received the silver medal for the 2014 Readers' Favorite
Awards.
Cate makes her home in North Carolina with her husband, two
boys, and their St. Bernards, Bear and Jack. Currently Cate is working on her
twelfth full length novel.
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