Though it's been a few years since this book was first published, it garnered a number of positive reviews, such as this one: "...a fantastic story...the plot is explosive with the twists and turns evenly paced. [the story] will have you clenching your fist in anger as well as reaching for the tissues a time or two... An absolutely brilliant read! [The Bodyguard] stands up and roars."
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The rattle of an aging green Volvo plodding down the street set the shaggy yellow dog to barking fiercely. As the car creaked to a stop by the curb, Mitch straightened. Only one person he recalled drove that kind of car: Dr. Julia Cabot, best friend of his buddy’s wife, and an employee at Talmidge Center for Children where Mitch was overseeing the remodeling.
The dog sniffed at the vehicle as Julia’s window crept down a cautious few inches. "Is Shannon here?"
From the back seat came the plaintive comment, "I’m hungry."
The woman turned to say something to the child, revealing the jagged purple bruise smeared across the ivory skin of her cheek.
Memories plowed into Mitch so hard his knees almost buckled. The sound of shots. A scream. A frantic ride in the ambulance and a flat line on the heart monitor.
Squeezing his eyes closed, Mitch gulped a deep draught of air, battling the memories as valiantly as Charlene had once fought to save women battered by those who claimed to love them. His mind searched frantically for the memory of her smile. The silken caress of her honey-blonde hair against his cheek. The welcoming desire in her eyes when he reached for her.
At last, with Charlene’s face firmly in his mind, Mitch let out the breath he held and opened his eyes. Go away! his mind screamed. "Shannon’s not here."
Disappointment flickered in Julia’s eyes, but determination firmed her jaw. "Is it safe to come in?"
She looked doubtfully at the dog’s snout pressed to the window where the children bounced and giggled.
Dire predictions leaped into Mitch’s mind to send Julia on her way. The beast will eat a child for dinner. His great jaws could tear off a woman’s arm. But the canine’s wagging tail and playful bark would point out the lie in Mitch’s words.
Damn traitorous mutt. A frown thundered across Mitch’s brow. "The dog is harmless. Go on inside."
Through narrowed eyes, Mitch watched Julia hurry her children toward the house. The yellow dog bounced along beside them, occasionally bumping against the single shopping bag Julia carried. This certainly wasn’t a casual visit. Julia Cabot was on the run.
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