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Book 1 of 16: The Kings of Guardian

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The journey to love isn’t always a path you choose, sometimes it is a risk you must take.

The CIA didn’t care if Agent Victoria Marshal lived or died in an Afghani hell-hole. Yet, she survived each torture session with single-minded determination, but human flesh has its limits. She knew her time was running short.

Jacob King led a privately funded black ops group into that Afghani village to gather intelligence. He didn’t expect to find an American woman. He admired her brave humor in the face of her agonizing injuries. This kind of tough-minded woman was someone Jacob wanted to know, so he asked her for a date…same time, next year.

He checked out of the hospital against medical orders to make that date. The bullet wound he nursed wasn’t going to stop him from meeting the woman who’d haunted his memory. The leggy, blond, bombshell in the red dress who showed up for their date blew his mind.

Bullet wounds and battle scars were something Victoria knew how to recover from, and she had just the place for this sexy-as-sin southerner to rehab. Time, proximity and their natural attraction blossomed into something neither expected.

In a world of shadows, deceit and dangerous covert missions, where people in Jacob’s line of work routinely vanish and living one more day is never a given, Jacob and his men disappear on a mission to rescue another team. To save Jacob and the men of Guardian, Victoria walks back into the profession that nearly killed her, but this time she was playing by her rules.

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July 3, 2017
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073Q8V8WT
Publisher ‏ : ‎ KMRW LLC; 4th edition (July 3, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 3, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1584 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1947178075
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Best Sellers Rank: #19,104 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #96 in Mystery & Suspense
- #360 in Women's Adventure Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #381 in Mystery Action Fiction (Kindle Store)

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USA Today and Amazon Bestselling Author, Kris Michaels is the alter ego of a happily married wife and mother. She writes romance, usually with characters from military and law enforcement backgrounds.

Kris was born and raised in South Dakota. She graduated many years ago from a high school class consisting of 13 students (yes that is thirteen, eleven girls and two boys...lucky boys). She joined the military, met her husband, and traveled the world. Today she lives on the Gulf Coast and writes full time.

Kris is an avid people watcher and dreamer. The stories she writes are crafted around the hopes and dreams of a true romantic. She believes love is essential, people are beautiful, and everyone deserves a happy ending.

When she isn't writing Kris enjoys a full life revolving around family, friends, laughing, whiskey, and cold red wine. (Yes cold...don't judge.)

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Kindle Diane D.Customer

WOWZA!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017

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What a great new series to find!!! I have been looking for a series that would grab my attention and not let go. Boy did I find it in Ms. Kris Michaels "Kings of Guardian" series. In Book 1 - JACOB (KOG) we are introduced to the world's best security and protection company that employs a collaboration of ex-military, defense intelligence and cyber security personnel. At the top is a family that has their fingers in all the pots. Though originally recruited by multi-billionaire David Xavier, Jacob King and his brothers and sisters all end up working for Guardian Security, hence the name "Kings of Guardian". This author did her research and put such detail into each sequence I felt like I was on this journey as part of the team. It is soooo good I already purchased the entire series so I can go through each story and not have to wait. You will not be disappointed with this author. Enough on how great this story is, now to the nitty-gritty. Victoria Marshall has worked for the CIA as an analyst (and more) for about four years. She is sent into the field as an operative every quarter to keep up her field agent status even though she usually works behind the scenes going through data, satellite images, internet posts, etc... The Agency put her in the field on assignment in Afghanistan as a freelance photographer for her cover story but didn't tell her she would be taken prisoner by hostile insurgents. The reason she got put into the situation will leave disgusted with what is happening in this world. The jest of the premise is that they expected her to break and give them the false information she was given and then be killed by the insurgents. Unbeknownst to the men of the Agency, Tori (Victoria) never breaks from her cover story even months after being interrogated and severe torture.The description of what was done to her was so detailed you know this author did her research and this is just the first chapter! Unknown to the Alpha Team of Guardian Security that an American prisoner was held at a location they were gathering hands on info, they see the paperwork about the American prisoner and rescues Tori. At first Jacob isn't sure if the prisoner is male or female due to their condition. But when finally out of that hell hole and the extent of some of her injuries and torture used on her the team is disgusted on how no knew or reported on her as captured and held prisoner. On the flight to Germany to get her to medical attention, Jacob and Tori talk and he admires her mental strength to endure that horrendous torture and conditions. They agree to meet in one year in Washington D.C., at a restaurant where they have a favorite meal in common. What a difference a year makes! It's lust at second sight. The ground work is laid out in this book for the rest of the characters of this series and how their stories all intertwine with each other. Not only as family but as co-workers and friends. What a great find! There is comedy, drama, romance, suspense and the kitchen sink. All the bases covered but blended in such a natural flow you don't find it unrealistic. Can't wait to start book 2 - Joseph (Kings of Guardian)!!! I swear Kris Michaels series is like an amusement park full of a variety of different rides. Each book is in the same "park" but each "ride" is completely different. Kris Michaels is definitely going on my favorite author list. 😂

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Kelly Renee May

2 1/2 stars , some spoilers

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2021

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I really want to like this book, however I am having difficulty. The beginning was very good and got me hooked immediately, but by chapter 6 I began having a little difficulty. Have you ever read a book where it seems the story is thrown together so the author can have an excuse to write erotic sex scenes; I am beginning to think this book is a prime example.
In chapter one we meet a woman named Tori ,who, while undercover for the CIA, as a photographer, was taken hostage by a group of terrorists; this section of the book was very interesting and had the potential to go somewhere, however, the next thing I knew she was being rescued by a group of men and taken away to safety.
The part I have a problem with, in this, was reasoning; there was no information given for why she was sent there, nor why the "security group" was there in the first place. What was their mission and what was hers? I think the readers would really like to know that. Moving on.
At the end of chapter one, the hero, Jacob and the heroine, Tori, make plans to meet up in a year to have their first date; I loved this idea , but when she arrives a few chapters over, for their first date, shes in a chauffeured car and wearing thousand dollar shoes. No mention of her being rich until a few chapters later we learn she is the daughter of a very wealthy man who owns a ten thousand acre ranch, but I digress.
In the same chapter, right after their reunion, she becomes very dominating and aggressive about what she wants, which is him and apparently, sex; there is no build up, nor talking like a normal couple would, just tension and innuendos. This was when I began having the feeling I was reading an erotic novel in disguise of a romance novel; I am on chapter six and its not getting any better in terms of character depth and growth.
There is a scene where she is talking with her Dad ,or Daddy as she speaks to him as if she was a little girl and not a former CIA officer, which drives me insane. She tells him all about how rich the man she's with is and how he works in private security; something, according to Jacob, was a occupation which was supposed to be secretive.
Now ,as I am attempting to read a little more, she is now in the bathtub with the hero and they are preparing to have unprotected sex: so far the dialogue sounds like a poor quality porn movie. I will update when I decide rather I will continue this book or not.
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Okay, so, I can't finish the book; bad went to worse when the ex CIA agent, Tori, arrives home and skips to her Daddy, yes, skips to her Daddy. On top of that the transition from paragraph to paragraph is confusing; one paragraph the hero is sitting and the next he's closing his door, which is it?
Anyways, I am disappointed with this author because I really wanted to read this book and find a new author who could merge, passion and action perfectly, but unfortunately, this is not one of them.

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Mel M

I'm Hooked

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2019

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I recently discovered Kris Michaels through the Silver SEALs series and I am extremely happy I did. I was so impressed by Ms Michaels characters and storyline that I set out to find more of her work. With Jacob, she captured my interest with the first sentence. Her finite descriptions of military ops and preparation puts you front and center of the action. Her characters' romantic encounters are so hot they almost set the page on fire. This new cast of characters is interesting, dynamic, likeable, confident and sexy. The action and suspense sequences put you on the edge of your seat with moments that keep you turning the page to find out what happens next. Jacob and Tori? Where do I start? From the moment their eyes met you felt their attraction and just knew they were meant for one another. Both are strong mentally and physically, resilient, committed and the best at what they do. A fabulous love story. I can't wait to read Joseph's book!

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Perfection

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021

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## STELLAR read. Wow. What a fantastic book. I loved this heroine. Strong, loyal, capable, lovable, and beautiful. Why oh why can't authors write more heroines like this. Not every woman is a doormat, is socially awkward, or has weight issues. They can be successful, beautiful, AND kind. Shocking, I know. Both Tori and Jacob were likeable and their connection undeniable. I really enjoyed this. The only complaint I have: THEIR NAMES. It was very difficult to keep track who was where. Justin, Jason, Jacob, Joseph, and Jared. Cute in real life, terrible for a book. Even the author mixed up their names at one point. I had to go back a few times to verify. However, the rest was so good, I will definitely read again.

P.s. no dead wife, no secret baby, no manwhore, no cheating, no cliffhanger.

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Essem Sween

WHAT AN AWESOME, AMAZING INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF 'THE KINGS OF GUARDIAN'

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2016

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The Kings in question, are a family of 5 boys (well men really), and 3 girls, and the Guardian is a global security firm. Not all of the family work for or with the Company which immediately opens up the door to each book being different. We won't get the same basic love story regurgitated -" just change the names"!

I'm not going to precis the book here (I personally HATE reviews that try to tell you the story before you buy it), but what I will say is that this is an incredibly well written, well plotted, character laden thrill of a read. I have never read a novel by a new , to me anyway, (and these Guardian books are all I could find on Amazon.co.uk) writer, that so cleverly and brilliantly lays the foundations of the series' they want to create.

This isn't just boy meets girl, but in a thrilling, in places heart stopping series of circumstances you meet the central characters of this book, then the wider family both of blood and work that will people and star in those following; and, before the end of this book you will WANT to know about them. How did the trials, torments and torture leave their mark, how they're going to pick up the pieces and carry on; If there are even any pieces left to pick up? The writing leads you smoothly and lightly in a joy of tight dialogue and description, without resorting to banality or unnecessary crudeness, even in the hottest and heaviest love scenes; and there are some hot & heavy love scenes, alongside the adventure and heartache there are endless hours spent waiting and wondering, uncertainty that you feel with them, the sacrifice and exhaustion, it's all there; but it's seamless, your pulse is picking up almost without you realising it.

Yes, the hero & heroine got very serious very quickly (a complaint in some reviews) if you call a year quick but I bought both of the next books before I finished reading this one, that makes it a total 5 Star read to me.

Oh and just as a quick FYI 'a deuce and a half' is a 2 1/2 ton military vehicle that gained it's nickname in WW2, Happy Reading.

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C. Reyne

My favorite series!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2020

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This is the first book in the King’s of Guardian Series and it is awesome.
I was hooked from the very beginning and at no point did it disappoint.  Tory is saved from a fate worse than death by a man who changes her world. Their relationship is explosive, hot and utterly heart wrenchingly amazing. Not only does she become his whole world, with them ending up working together, but she also saves him and members of his team when they come under fire on a mission.
Jacob is an alpha male through and through who loves with his whole body and soul, will do anything to keep his woman safe but is man enough to not feel threaten by her independence, sharp mind and great skill sets.
Becoming a member of the Guardian Security family means being woven into a fabric of a very close knit family unit, friends who become brothers and sisters, and experiencing a love so deep it will penetrate your soul.

This is only the first book in the series and I’m already looking forward to reading the next one — it is that good.

Tina Thompson

Completely lost interest after the ‘rescue.’

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2021

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I don’t know what it is with this writer, this is the third book that I’ve given up on. The writing just doesn’t involve you. What should have been a dramatic rescue was barely engaging.

She was brutally tortured. But we don’t know anything about that as it wasn’t written about. And no, I don’t want a graphic account of her torture. It just didn’t explain how she was captured, and why, what was her mission? What were they sent in to do if it wasn’t to retrieve her.
On the rescue he (can’t remember his name.) he complained about her crying!!!! 😡😡😡😡😡 He talks about this connection that he has with her but then tells his boss that it was nothing. Sorry but it’s awful!

Kindle Customer

Excellent read - romance with a twist of military action

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2021

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No plot spoilers
There are some potential triggers relating to torture and a fade to black rape scene.
There are no grammatical or editorial errors
This book marks the start of the world of Guardian security and it is a fabulous example of Kris Michaels writing style, the characterisation is outstanding both lead and supporting characters.
The plotline is engaging and ensures you keep turning the pages.
There are some sex scenes and some swearing.
The whole series is one of my all time favourites and I can't recommend it enough.

Lynn-Alexandria McKendrick

Absolutely Amazing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2016

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Victoria has been through hell. Tortured brutally by her captors, she's rescued by a team of men led by Jacob King. Jacob and Victoria make a deal to meet one year after her rescue for a date. One year later, their date turns into something much more. Jacob wasn't expecting to fall for Tori as hard as he did, but he sure as hell wants to get to know her better and he has a chance when he and his team are invited to take some downtime at Tori's Father's Ranch. As love blossoms, the world they are both involved in separates them when Jacob is sent on a mission overseas. Tori must call on every talent she has from her past to bring home the man she loves and the men she has come to consider family.

Let me say this first. I started reading Jacob on a Monday afternoon at about 2pm. By 4pm on the Tuesday afternoon, I had finished all four books in this series. Holy crap. These books are absolutely amazing, the characters are well portrayed and the men are hot alpha males that will go in the book boyfriend hall of fame. The story flows in such a way that you can't help but continue turning the page. The book is one that you will not be able to put down and I guarantee you will fall in love with the men and women in this book. You will also need to keep a fan close too as the love scenes are white hot, you won't want to use your kindle as that means you'd have to stop reading.

Kris Michaels has written a killer first book for this series and you're in for an absolute treat with the others.

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