Genre: Science Fiction, Romance
LGBTQ+ Category: Gay
Reviewer: Linda
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About The Book
Renowned artist Devon Morton is always on the go, traversing exotic planets for Universal Geographic. Capturing mesmerizing images and videos of the awe-inspiring wonders on each planet, Devon seems oblivious to the lurking dangers that come with uncharted territories. Consequently, he’s always shadowed by a bodyguard.
Strangely, he’s run through three bodyguards in just two years–a bizarre track record, considering none of them was severely harmed. Devon’s exasperation is building up: What if Merx Security runs out of bodyguards?
Enter Julian Neilsson, a seasoned mercenary, and Devon’s potential fourth bodyguard. Rightfully skeptical, Julian ponders one question: Is guarding a young, absorbed vid-pix artist that arduous? He soon discovers that it’s not just Devon’s art that captures his attention but the young man himself, potentially sparking an unexpected romance.
If only Julian can resist the urge to strangle the oblivious artist first…
The Review
Devon Morton is a prized vid-pix artist who has just had his fifth bodyguard quit. Devon is known for losing sight of things when he is taking pictures, often to his own detriment. One bodyguard after another is unwilling to protect a man who doesn’t try to take care of himself, leaving them feeling useless.
A new bodyguard from Merx Security is assigned – Sergeant Julian Neilsson – who is aware of the fact that no bodyguard stays for long, and that Devon often gets himself into life-threatening situations. Julian is determined to protect Devon in spite of himself, and won’t allow him to do anything without proper attire and the ability to protect himself.
Julian begins training Devon, building up his physical strength and his ability to handle a gun. Devon is not a happy camper, and after doing five sit-ups, he begs for a quick death.
Each planet that they visit, where Devon is responsible for taking vid-pix, proves dangerous, keeping Julian on his toes. On an ice planet where Devon is oblivious to the ice cracking. Julian manages to pull him away before the entire cliff he was standing on collapses.
Every time Julian tries to force Devon to use protection, there’s a fight. A desert planet called Inferno is hot it is deadly, and despite Julian insisting Devon wear proper glasses, he refuses until he burns his eyes. Since he was born with only the use of one eye, Devon’s insistence about not wearing the glasses could have left him blind.
As Julian fights to protect Devon, he begins to have feelings for him, which is against the rules, so he keeps them locked up deep inside. Devon also has feelings for his bodyguard, but Julian let him know that nothing could happen between them.
As those feelings grow, Julian wonders if he should give up his position as Devon’s bodyguard. But who else would be willing to work for such a foolhardy client?
Every time I finish a series by C.J. Dragon, I anxiously await a new one. I’m not usually a fan of sci-fi, but all of Dragon’s books have been a joy to read. I can’t recommend this book and all of her works highly enough. I read this book in one sitting, and can’t wait for more.
5 stars.
The Reviewer
I am an avid reader the mother of 3 sons and grandmother to seven grandchildren. Since retiring I have been doing more reading while volunteering as a CASA worker. CASA is an organization that works with the family court system to ensure that children are in the best living situation. There are way too many children that get overlooked in the foster care system and I visit homes and make visits to the parents. I was born and raised in New York and my husband of 50 years and I live in Upstate New York.
