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by Rachel Lacey
A-list actress Natalie Keane, still shaken by a past stalker, lets injured protection specialist Taylor Vaughn pose as her girlfriend through awards season so no one knows she has security with her.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Bodyguard
- Heat
- Steamy
- Published
- 2024
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- To hide her security detail from the public, an A-list actress enlists an injured protection specialist to pose as her girlfriend throughout awards season.
- Fans of celebrity romance
- Readers who enjoy protection tropes
- Glamorous
- Features Fake Dating
This may not be ideal if…
- Potential reliance on familiar genre beats
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: F/F
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Professional inequality due to client-protector dynamic, complicated by celebrity status.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Natalie Keane is a famous actress living in the shadow of a past stalker incident. When she hires Taylor Vaughn, a protection specialist recovering from an injury, they decide to masquerade as a couple for the media. This ruse allows Taylor to stay by Natalie's side during the intense scrutiny of awards season without alerting the public to the true nature of their professional relationship.
Central Conflict
Natalie must navigate the public spotlight and her underlying fear while maintaining the facade of a relationship with her bodyguard, all while their proximity fuels a slow-burning romantic attraction.
Setting
Hollywood, Awards Season
Strengths
- Strong combination of established tropes
- Compelling premise involving celebrity stakes
Consider before reading
- Potential reliance on familiar genre beats
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Rachel Lacey
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Amazon Publishing
- Published
- 2024
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781662517402
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