CLOSE PROTECTION (BONDI BODYGUARDS #4)
ZEKE MACKELLAR
Judge David Knight has built his career on unwavering principles and fearless pursuit of justice. But when he agrees to preside over the trial of notorious crime boss Vincent Torrino, he becomes the target of an international conspiracy that will stop at nothing to silence him—permanently.
Enter Leo Santoro, an elite bodyguard haunted by a betrayal that cost him everything he once held dear. Scarred by loss and determined never to let personal feelings compromise his professional judgment again, Leo has built walls around his heart that no client has ever breached.
Until now.
As bullets fly and bodies fall, David and Leo find themselves trapped in a deadly game where the stakes are higher than either man imagined. With professional killers closing in and corruption reaching the highest levels of power, they must navigate not only the external threats hunting them, but the growing attraction that threatens to shatter Leo's carefully maintained control.
From the courtrooms of Sydney to safe houses in the Blue Mountains, from high-stakes testimony to midnight confessions, David and Leo discover that the most dangerous risk isn't the one that might kill them—it's the one that might save them.
In a world where trust is a luxury and love is a liability, two men must choose between the safety of solitude and the terrifying vulnerability of opening their hearts. Because sometimes the greatest act of courage isn't facing down assassins—it's allowing yourself to love again.
A pulse-pounding romantic suspense that proves justice is worth fighting for, but love is worth dying for.
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"A masterful blend of heart-stopping action and soul-deep emotion. Guardian delivers everything readers crave—danger, passion, and characters you'll never forget."
"Taut, thrilling, and utterly romantic. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you breathless."
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Perfect for fans of romantic suspense, LGBTQ+ romance, and anyone who believes that love conquers all—even international conspiracies.
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