Review: Another Winner!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2014
I loved it! L.L. Collins' books are solid reads and Guarding Hearts was no exception. The prologue is a heart stopper and immediately has you experiencing the feels.  Ellis has had a tough life, including a less than ideal childhood.  However he has been able to turn those experiences around, but even his closest friends don't know much about his past and what he has gone through. He carries it around which is sometimes agonizing. I can't tell you how much I love Ellis. He's a tough guy with all those great redeeming qualities any lady would swoon over. Yes he has a somewhat troubled past, but that definitely doesn't reflect who he is today.Once Ellis is assigned to Samantha Kerrigan's security team due to a potential stalker situation, things became interesting! Before Ellis agreed to take on the job, he did his own research of Samantha and found himself physically attracted to her. So when they meet in person the attraction becomes mutual. I enjoyed seeing Sammie break down some of those walls that Ellis has built up over the years.  Sammie is an equally strong character. She's living her dream as a country singer, but is frightened with the threat of some crazy person stalking her.This is a great read.  It's fast paced, but not rushed. The story reels you in from the beginning right up until the end. You don't have to work for anything in this story.  There's an added suspense with the stalker angle that keeps you interested and wanting to read. I loved the romance between Ellis and Sammie.  It's sweet and steamy with just the right amount of angst.