Falter by Aly Martinez is live!

Aly Martinez is back, and she absolutely nailed this bodyguard/movie star romance with a grumpy hero, a heroine in danger, and an exciting, emotional and chemistry-filled love story. I was instantly hooked and read it in a day, and I loved it!

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Blurb

I once made the mistake of falling for a client, and it nearly cost me my career.

Jaded and disgraced, I used my attitude as armor so it could never happen again.

Until I was assigned to protect Lofton Beck.

Hollywood’s golden girl had a stalker on her tail—and two dead bodyguards.

She was a nightmare from the start. Didn’t follow orders. Had no concept of boundaries. Worst of all, she was so damn gorgeous I couldn’t build my walls strong enough to keep her out.

As the threats escalated, we were forced into hiding at her family’s farm. Keeping my distance became impossible with her sleeping in the room next door.

Somewhere between our early mornings together and the quiet moments when the world disappeared, it became clear her stalker wasn’t the most dangerous part of the assignment.

Protecting her was never the problem.

Falling in love with her could cost me everything.

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Review

5 stars

This is book #3 in the Guardian Protection series. There is character crossover from the earlier books in the series, and Aly’s fans will recognise Devon from another of her books, The Fall Up (sensational twist to the story there!). But you can easily read this book as a standalone.

Lofton Beck is an Oscar-winning movie star, and she has a dangerous stalker. When her bodyguards are killed, she turns to Guardian Protection, and Devon is assigned to protect her. Their working relationship doesn’t get off to the best start, but with danger in the city, they head to her family’s farm in Tennessee. Slowly and naturally, they let down their guards and start to reveal their true selves. They settle into life together, getting to know each other and growing more comfortable, and soon everything begins to change.

Their coming together is gorgeous, full of sweet moments, teasing, laughter and fabulous chemistry. With Lofton in danger, we see grumpy Devon’s protective, alpha side, and he is determined to keep his distance, which makes his gradual softening towards her all the more heartfelt. The small, emotional shifts and gentle touches between them make every moment feel meaningful, and I loved every little shift in their dynamic. It’s romantic and sexy, real and full of feeling, and it is beautiful to watch.

When it came to Lofton, I was no longer falling.
I was already on the ground floor. Probably in desperate need of a lifeline, but loving every second of loving her.

The emotion in the story comes from both the forbidden nature of the romance and the heartwrenching drama they are dealing with. Lofton is understandably terrified, grieving heavy losses and facing some devastating family issues, and she grabs on to Devon like a lifeline. Meanwhile, he has fallen for a client in the past which led to him hitting rock bottom, and it’s not a mistake he’s willing to make again – especially when it could cost him his job. They have some significant challenges, and watching them work through it all to find their HEA is wonderfully satisfying.

We get to see the Guardian Protection guys, and their camaraderie is so much fun, and the girl time is a real highlight. Lofton is a wonderfully strong heroine, and I loved her bravery and watching her journey throughout the story. Devon’s redemption is beautifully written and had me falling madly for him as he moves on from the past and finds his happy.

“I’m here, babe. Holding on with both hands. Never letting go.”

This is a fun read with wonderfully entertaining moments and beautiful emotion. The romance stole my heart, and the stalker storyline brings suspense that had me madly flipping pages. I was completely captivated and loved every moment.

5 stars.

An Advanced Reader Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.

The Guardian Protection series

Singe (#1) (Jude & Rhion)
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Thrive (#2) (Lark & Mira)
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Falter (#3) (Devon & Lofton)
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Consume (#4)
Coming soon

Guardian (#5)
Coming soon

About the Author

Originally from Savannah, Georgia, USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez now lives in South Carolina with her four young children.

Never one to take herself too seriously, she enjoys cheap wine, mystery leggings, and baked feta. It should be known, however, that she hates pizza and ice cream, almost as much as writing her bio in the third person.

She passes what little free time she has reading anything and everything she can get her hands on, preferably with a super-sized tumbler of wine by her side.

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Release & ARC Review: Falter (Guardian Protection, #3) by Aly Martinez