A Review of Her Guardian by Cassia Leo

I’m really getting hooked on reading sexy and steamy romance novels. Anyway, this is the first time I’m reading anything by Cassia Leo. I like her storytelling style of moving between the past and the present, allowing readers to learn the characters’ backstories and bringing things full circle.

So let’s meet Kristin Owens, a sassy NYU art college student who dropped out to care for her mom by working as a waitress at Cantina Joe’s to pay the rent for their South Bronx apartment. Angry that she has received an eviction notice for alleged nonpayments, she storms down to the property management company to fix the clerical error. While there she meets Daniel, a handsome and well-dressed stranger who saved the day by paying the rent.

The chemistry between them was instant. Daniel showers her with attention something she hasn’t had in a while. He appears to be the knight in shining armor showing up to save her from a jerk at Cantina Joe’s and from folks trying to hurt her. While she is falling for him, she can’t help but question his motives especially when his mood changes and after catching him looking over his shoulder a few times.

In the midst of all this, she shares with him the guilt she’s been carrying around because of an incident that put Petra, her best friend in a wheel chair. He listens and gives her advice to mend that friendship. Their romance grows. However, when Kristin learns the truth about Daniel and why he’s in her life, it takes a dose of forgiveness to regain the trust in their relationship as well as her relationship with her mother.

Overall, this was an engaging and sexy read with a few twists that lead to a very satisfying ending! However, I would have loved to read more about Petra. And yes, I would definitely read other novels by Cassia Leo.

Some of my favorite lines:

Before I could open my mouth, Daniel reached his hand out to Leslie. “I’m Daniel, Kristin’s bodyguard. It’s nice to meet you.”

Leslie turned to me, her eyes wide with surprise.

I waved off Daniel’s comment. “He’s not my bodyguard,” I said, trying to sound more annoyed than I actually was. “He’s a customer who was kind enough to give me a ride.”

He turned to me, one eyebrow cocked. “Customer? What exactly am I paying you for?

I narrowed my eyes at him. “Keep it up and you’ll be paying for a one-way ticket back to your car.”

Rating: 4 stars

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