The Target
by Gerri Hill
After death threats follow her father's presidential bid, Sara Michaels still insists on leading her usual two-week trek through the Rocky Mountains. An undercover agent goes along to protect her.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Bodyguard
- Heat
- Hot
- Published
- 2007
- Length
- 271 pages
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The Target
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When death threats target a presidential candidate's daughter, she must rely on an undercover agent for protection during a two-week mountain trek.
- Fans of wilderness settings
- Readers who enjoy high-stakes bodyguard romances
- Tense
- Features Bodyguard
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited information provided in the summary regarding internal emotional development.
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Asymmetrical due to the bodyguard/protectee dynamic.
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 romance readers seeking contemporary suspense.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Sara Michaels, the daughter of a presidential candidate, faces immediate danger after receiving death threats. Refusing to cancel her planned two-week trek through the Rocky Mountains, she is accompanied by an undercover agent tasked with her protection. The isolation of the wilderness creates a high-stakes environment of forced proximity.
Central Conflict
The tension between Sara's desire for independence during her trek and the mandatory, protective presence of an undercover agent amidst external death threats.
Setting
Rocky Mountains, wilderness
Strengths
- Clear stakes
- Compelling forced proximity setting
Consider before reading
- Limited information provided in the summary regarding internal emotional development.
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:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Gerri Hill
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Bella Books
- Published
- 2007
- Length
- 271 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781594930829
- ISBN-10
- 1594930821
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