Review: Couldn't put it down!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2014
This was my February read for Loveahappyending and as March is on the horizon I really had to power read this book! Luckily for me, it’s one of those, ‘just one more chapter…’ kinda books so it wasn’t a problem! Security is about singer, Autumn Raine who is highly self-obsessed and caught up with her day-to-day life of fame, fortune and purging after she eats. She is assigned a new bodyguard to accompany her to the upcoming IMA awards but there’s more to her new security and ex-solider, Nathan Regan, that she knows. She discovers that her mother, a high-ranking politician is receiving dangerous threats from a terrorist organisation of which they have branded Autumn as their target. Autumn is yet to experience some horrible things but on her journey finds love, finds new friends and most importantly, finds herself.I could tell there was going to be a lot more to this book than what meets the eye from the first chapter and I knew that it was going to delve into deeper and darker territory than just a famous singer who can’t handle the fame. It was all a bit suspicious and mysterious and right from the word go you’re tangled up in this fast-paced story and just like the main character, Autumn, don’t know what way to turn. Classed as a ‘romantic suspense’ novel, this is far from your typical ‘boy meets girl’ story and takes you on a rollercoaster of highs, lows and unexpected plot twists. There was no faffing around at the beginning of this book, it went straight in head first and by chapter 3 I already felt that I had a good picture and understanding of the characters that had been introduced. In fact, I had such a good picture I already had my dream cast picked out! When Autumn was introduced at the beginning, she was the most annoying character in the world. She was a spoilt brat who didn’t eat but I love how you steadily see Autumn change throughout the whole book. From this spoilt, stuck-up and snobby little bitch into a warm and loving person. After everything she goes through in the book it really is heart-warming to see. She has her emotions played with throughout the entire thing and despite being the most annoying person at the beginning, I really did feel sorry for her and hoped she got the happy ending she deserved. Her growth in the book was completely down to Nathan, her bodyguard. They were such contrasting characters but balanced each other out and managed to bring the best out of each other in ways they didn’t think possible. It’s obvious the pair of them hate each other at first – there’s no doubt about it. There’s no ‘love at first sight’ nonsense, they genuinely want to punch each other in the face but you can feel and see the tension and attraction rising in them as we go along but you can also tell how much each of them don’t want to like the other person. It was an interesting relationship and I enjoyed the fact that it wasn’t clear cut. In fact, none of the book was.The character that really stood out for me was Tawanda, Nathan’s old friend and Autumn’s new friend and PA. She is such a motherly figure and exactly what Autumn needs at this stressful time in her life. Considering Autumn and her own mother don’t get along, Tawanda’s presence really fills a void and makes everything seem just that little bit better. The end of the book was anything but predictable. I kept assuming I knew what was going to happen but then it didn’t, was sure something wouldn’t happen and it did and I loved it because anything could have potentially happened. Mandy has a way with words which makes it seem like they’re controlling you. Her writing style is very current and readable and incredibly easy to get lost in. You become part of their world, part of their stories, you can sympathise with the characters as well as want to punch them in the face and you are continually shocked at the latest bomb that’s been dropped. She keeps you on the edge and doesn’t give anything away too quickly so too make sure to build and build the tension and frustration until the boiling point. Security was highly compelling, engaging and extremely addictive – it was hard to put down. It had me on a tight leash and wouldn’t let go until I’d finished.Find all my reviews here: [...]