Barefoot with a Bodyguard — Roxanne St. Claire

When former CIA consultant Gabe Rossi creates a secret “privatized witness protection” operation hidden within the security firm at the local resort, his clients need to keep a low profile, stay safe, and possibly transform themselves. And, sometimes, they find love. About to take the bar exam after ending a five-year marriage that derailed her career plans and her life, Kate Kingston craves independence and a vacation. Somewhere warm with sea breezes, sunshine, sand...and no scary threats against her that have been showing up in her dad's office. Barefoot Bay is the perfect place for some serenity while she studies and puts her life back together. But when she meets the brooding wall of muscle her father hired to protect her, Kate feels her hard won independence slipping away as fast as her resolve to avoid men who wield power over her.Mixed martial arts trainer Alec Petrov has been on the run for a long time. Guarding a young attorney-to-be while pretending to be her husband is not a bad way to live off the grid, hidden from the Russian mobster who is hunting Alec with deadly intent. But the beautiful young law student brings out a tender side Alec doesn't understand, or believe he deserves, and he soon realizes that keeping them both safe is only half the challenge. Keeping his hands off her and his attraction under control will be every bit as difficult in the closed quarters of an exclusive resort.When their make-believe honeymoon in paradise turns sensual, complicated, and dangerous, Alec and Kate realize it's not just their lives that are in jeopardy, it's their hearts. And they'll have to fight to the end to save each other…and their love.About the Barefoot Bay Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Roxanne St. ClaireOn these sun-washed shores of this tropical paradise, you'll meet heroes who'll steal your heart, heroines who'll make you stand up and cheer, and characters who quickly become familiar and beloved. Some are spicy, some are sweet, but every book in the Barefoot Bay series stands alone, and tempts readers to come back again and again. So, kick off your shoes and fall in love with billionaires, brides, bodyguards, silver foxes, and more…all on one dreamy island.Every book in the series is a stand-alone romance!1 �" Secrets on the Sand2 �" Seduction on the Sand3 �" Scandal on the Sand4 �" Barefoot in White5 �" Barefoot in Lace6 �" Barefoot in Pearls 7 �" Barefoot Bound 8 �" Barefoot with a Bodyguard 9 �" Barefoot with a Stranger 10 �" Barefoot with a Bad Boy 11 �" Barefoot Dreams 12 �" Barefoot at Sunset 13 �" Barefoot at Moonrise 14 �" Barefoot at Midnight Critical Reviews of Roxanne St. Claire Novels “St. Claire, as always, brings a scorching tear-up-the-sheets romance combined with a great story: dealing with real issues starring memorable characters in vivid scenes.” -- Romantic Times Magazine “Non-stop action, sweet and sexy romance, lively characters, and a celebration of family and forgiveness.” -- Publishers Weekly “Plenty of heat, humor, and heart!” -- USA Today's Happy Ever After blog “The writing was perfectly on point as always and the pace of the story was flawless. But be forewarned that you will laugh, cry, and sigh with happiness. I sure did.” -- www.harlequinjunkies.com “The Barefoot Bay series is an all-around knockout, soulsatisfying read. Roxanne St. Claire writes with warmth and heart and the community she's built at Barefoot Bay is one I want to visit again and again.” -- Mariah Stewart, New York Times bestselling author “This book stayed with me long after I put it down.” -- All About RomanceAbout the AuthorPublished since 2003, Roxanne St. Claire is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than fifty romance and suspense novels. She has written several popular series, including The Dogfather, Barefoot Bay, the Guardian Angelinos, and the Bullet Catchers.