Defending Honor

Book Description:

She trusts no one…

Bodyguard Laila Rabbinowitz is all business. Tough and stoic, she was the perfect Mossad agent…until a terrible betrayal led to her worst nightmare. Being a bodyguard with the Elite Guardians allows her to keep her heart safe—she’ll never get involved with a client, never let anyone close enough to betray her again. And she’s certainly not going to trust anyone who doesn’t earn it.

He needs protection…

Billionaire Preston Whittaker walked away from his famous family after a terrible event, but he’s put that behind him—or so he thinks. When his father and brother are killed in a suspicious boating accident, he must take the helm of the family business and carry on the family legacy. But someone doesn’t want him at the helm. They want him dead.

She’ll have to pretend to be his wife to save his life…

Enter the Elite Guardians. Preston is going to need someone by his side 24/7, and the only solution is…a fake marriage. Laila needs to pull off acting as the trophy wife to the country’s most eligible bachelor. With the eyes of the paparazzi on them, she’ll have to convince everyone that she and Preston are in love.

But what will it cost her heart?

Preston’s reputation as a party playboy precedes him, and Laila doesn’t belong in his world filled with parties and money. But is there more to Preston Whittaker that the world doesn’t see? Maybe, in time, he’s someone Laila could learn to trust. Only problem is, the danger is closer than they both know…and time is running out.

My Review: 

I love the Elite Guardians! Each woman in the agency brings their own skill set to make a fabulous team and Laila Rabbinowitz is no exception. She is one hard-kicking, laser focused lady who gives everything she has to protect those who have been assigned to her. She has been deeply hurt by all of the important men in her life and Laila assumes that Preston Whittaker is just the same. But, oh man! Is she (and the reader) in for a wonderful surprise as she begins to trust Preston and realize she may have misjudged him. 

The fast-paced action and the long list of suspects made this a book that was hard to put down. I loved being reminded that we can, and do, need to trust God in all things. I recommend reading this if you enjoy romantic suspense stories with a mystery and a strong faith message. While this is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.

I received an eARC of the book through NetGalley and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.