Her Blind Date Bodyguard

By Bella Rose

Deal Ends: Sun 31st May

FIRST PLACE WINNER – Contemporary Romance, The BookFest Awards 2026 WINNER - Romantic Suspense, Firebird Book Awards 2026A blind date. A hidden agenda. And one man determined to keep her safe—whether she wants him to or not.Olivia Hart didn’t sign up for this. What was meant to be a glamorous weekend getaway with her best friend has turned into something far more unsettling—a mysterious dating event where women are blindfolded and chosen. Now, with a number pinned to her back and dread curling in her chest, Olivia finds herself trapped in a game she never agreed to play.Ethan Carter is more than just hotel security—he is a former elite operative with a code he won’t break. When he sees Olivia standing alone, anxious and out of place, something about her cuts straight through his practiced distance. She’s not like the others. And someone in this room has already marked her as an easy target.When the lights go down, Ethan steps in. Not only as her blind date, but as her bodyguard.And what starts as protection quickly becomes personal. Because the deeper Ethan pulls Olivia into his world, the closer she gets to the shadows he’s spent years outrunning—shadows he never meant to expose her to. His past threats are no longer his alone, and Olivia, the one woman who makes him feel again, has become the perfect leverage against him.In a world built on masks and misdirection, trust is the only thing more dangerous than desire—and loving her might be the costliest mistake he’s ever made.Her Blind Date Bodyguard is a First Place award-winning contemporary romance/romantic suspense, recognised for its emotional depth, compelling characters, and storytelling excellence at The BookFest Awards Spring 2026.It is also a Firebird Book Awards Winner, further highlighting its impact in the romantic suspense genre.PRAISE FOR THIS BOOK★★★★★“This book gave every trope I was looking for—a protective, alpha MMC, forced proximity that actually mattered to the plot, and a well-paced slow burn that stayed engaging.The action sequences had a sharp, high-stakes intensity that kept the tension consistently elevated. I also enjoyed the other characters—their dynamic, humour, and banter added depth and balance to the story.Overall, the setup for the series is strong, and I’m especially looking forward to the next book!”— Goodreads reviewer★★★★★"I loved the whole dynamic of this story.Good world building and descriptive scenes which can sometimes be lacking in books, I also liked the fact there was actually a good build up/slow burn element, too many stories in this genre tend to rush this element which always leave me feeling cheated - this did not disappoint.Erotic scenes were perfect, not crass or a turn off but sensual, steamy and definitely well written.I particularly liked there were some good unseen twists, also i felt connected to the characters and got to know them.All round a brilliant read. I have recommended it to my booktok book club members. A good strong start to the series."— Amazon reviewer