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Secrets for Seducing a Royal Bodyguard

de Vanessa Kelly

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Séries: Renegade Royals (1)

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After an English spy saves a beautiful noble from danger, he needs rescuing from his desires in this Regency romance by a USA Today??bestselling author.


Meet the Renegade Royals, illegitimate sons of the Royal Princes who are finding their rightful places in society...
Accomplished spy Aden St. George prefers to stay away from the frivolous ton, especially after the way his mother was used by the Prince Regent. But his latest mission compels him to guard unconventional, vibrant Lady Vivien Shaw. Rescuing her from kidnappers was easy. Resisting her beauty is not. Duty demands he keep an eye on her??and naturally, his lips soon follow. For someone who views entanglements as a weakness, this is pure, delicious folly...
Though grateful for Aden's help, Vivien has secrets she must keep hidden. Yet with her abductors still at large, she needs Aden's protection almost as much as she craves his touch...

"Full of intrigue, emotion and sensuality."??Katharine Ashe, USA Today??bestselling author
"If the remainder of Kelly's Renegade Royals series is as arresting and entertaining as this kickoff, then Regency romance fans are in for a royal treat.... Kelly...combines diverting dialogue, delightful surprises, and finely tuned pacing to make this a winner."??Publishers Week
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Excellent read, great plot, more suspense and danger than some romances, superb characters.

Aden St. George, handsome, daring, and intent on avoiding all emotional entanglement meets his match in Lady Vivien Shaw. She's spending all her time taking care of her feckless mother and brother and has no time for romance. When Vivien is kidnapped, Aden has no choice but to help her to the utmost of his ability. But even then, Vivien is not yet safe, since the man who ordered her abduction is about to try again...

Great minor characters, notably Sir Dominic Hunter with a dark background and secrets to keep, Lady Thornbury with her impeccable social skills, and Lady Viviens' family, her mother and brothers are all described with skill, making them come alive.

An excerpt from Confessions of a Royal Bridegroom is included at the end. It's a related title, with Sir Dominic Hunter making a return appearance along with Griffin Steele. ( )
  Bookjoy144 | Mar 2, 2022 |
Secrets for Seducing a Royal Bodyguard
2 Stars

The illegitimate son of the Prince Regent, Aden St. George is an agent in the service of his Majesty tasked with rescuing Lady Vivien Shaw who has been abducted. After her rescue, St. George begins an investigation into the abduction and uncovers several suspects including a lecherous suitor, an irate moneylender and a conniving sibling. Unfortunately, he is also hampered by Vivien’s reluctance to assist and his own unwanted attraction to her.

To be honest, if I hadn’t been reading this for a GR challenge, it would have been a DNF.

Vivien and Aden have their good qualities - she is spirit and forthright, and he is stoic and sexy, and their romance has potential. Unfortunately, the excessive descriptions, tediously drawn out internal musings and the author’s tendency to repeat the same words to describe characters and situations result in a banal and cliched story.

The villain is also cartoonish and their is no real tension or suspense in the kidnapping plot.

All in all, there is nothing in this book that hasn’t been done before and better. ( )
  Lauren2013 | May 24, 2018 |
Aden St. George is spy for the royals. Vivien Shaw is a beautiful lady on the ton. Aden is tasked to protecting Lady Vivien after he rescues her from her kidnappers. Can he resist her beauty and stay focused on the job at hand, or will he succum to her charms? ( )
  mcmlsbookbutler | Jun 14, 2017 |
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  mverga | Apr 21, 2016 |
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I have to tell you that the title alone completely caught me. Pair that with the gorgeous cover and I knew had to read this book. I mean, how DO you seduce a royal bodyguard? At first I believed that this would be an intentional title, meaning that one of the main characters was setting their sights on the other. But I found, pleasantly, that both main characters were the unsuspecting victim. Sounds odd I suppose. But I assure you it all makes sense in the end.

This book is the first in the Renegade Royals series. Each main male lead is related to a royal bloodline in some way – in Aden’s case, he is the bastard child of the Prince Regent. He has lived with the stigma of being a bastard his whole life and, to some extent, suffered for it. His status and rather large chip on his shoulder were the perfect combination to propel him into the life of espionage. But even a bastard can be born with an innate sense of patriotism and loyalty. And so when Lady Vivien abruptly enters his life, his sense of protection seems fitting – but the familiarity that quickly surfaces between the pair tells of something more that they could share – if they will allow it.

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I really enjoyed this historical romance from Ms. Kelly. The characters are very well developed and interact wonderfully together. They have a terrific balance between intrigue and sensuality. Their emotional connection is undeniable and their sexual attraction is not only hot, but almost sweet in an innocent way. I enjoyed how each one complimented the other in both attributes and shortcomings. For example, Aden’s harsh feelings toward his bastardy which has had a lot to do with the man he has developed into, doesn’t make a bit of difference to Vivien. And as clever as Vivien is, Aden is always one step ahead of her. These characters are thoroughly likeable and sure to please anyone who enjoys historical romance. Secondary characters Dominic, Lady Thornbury, and Griffin Steele make the book even more entertaining. I will say that I almost immediately fell in love with Griffin when he was introduced. A wonderful thing considering book 2 is his. I for one, cannot wait to read the next installment! So do yourself a favor and buy this book. It will not disappoint. And I am sure that Ms. Kelly will become a “go-to” author instantly if you haven’t already experienced her writing genius.

Paperback provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review. ( )
  GzNKz4evr | Apr 17, 2015 |
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Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. HTML:

After an English spy saves a beautiful noble from danger, he needs rescuing from his desires in this Regency romance by a USA Today??bestselling author.


Meet the Renegade Royals, illegitimate sons of the Royal Princes who are finding their rightful places in society...
Accomplished spy Aden St. George prefers to stay away from the frivolous ton, especially after the way his mother was used by the Prince Regent. But his latest mission compels him to guard unconventional, vibrant Lady Vivien Shaw. Rescuing her from kidnappers was easy. Resisting her beauty is not. Duty demands he keep an eye on her??and naturally, his lips soon follow. For someone who views entanglements as a weakness, this is pure, delicious folly...
Though grateful for Aden's help, Vivien has secrets she must keep hidden. Yet with her abductors still at large, she needs Aden's protection almost as much as she craves his touch...

"Full of intrigue, emotion and sensuality."??Katharine Ashe, USA Today??bestselling author
"If the remainder of Kelly's Renegade Royals series is as arresting and entertaining as this kickoff, then Regency romance fans are in for a royal treat.... Kelly...combines diverting dialogue, delightful surprises, and finely tuned pacing to make this a winner."??Publishers Week

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