“I finally knocked a man off his feet. Well, I slammed into him on my roller skates. Still counts. Now he’s growling about how skating isn’t allowed on the docks. Whatever. Call security on me, buddy.
Goldie
It turns out the grump I skated into on the dock is the head of security at Lake Wesley. He’s also my best friend’s brother and my new boss for the summer. Oops. Now my only goal is to prove I can kick butt at this job. Well, that, and to not fraternize with my frustratingly handsome, irresistible boss.
Ben
Goldie shouldn’t be here. Between her roller skates, her big brown eyes, and her fear of pretty much everything, she’ll be a terrible security guard. All I want is to keep the marina safe and keep my team in line. Well, that, and to keep this bright, beautiful flame of a woman away from guys like me.
Through some swoon-worthy stakeouts, Ben and Goldie tackle petty crime and poetry—along with loneliness and love. But will Ben continue to guard his heart, or will he let Goldie roll in and brighten up his world?”
— from Goodreads
My Review
Goldie as a security guard was…not exactly a perfect fit 😅 but she didn’t let that stop her. And in the end, succeeding at her summer job gave her the confidence to pursue her true passion.
While definitely a certified grump, Ben was also a protector with a secret love of poetry. I liked seeing how he used the techniques from his therapist in his everyday life.
Goldie and Ben had some great back and forth text banter during the secret stage of their relationship. (And Ben leaving notes for her was so sweet ☺️)
They had solid communication for the most part, but Ben could have given Goldie a head’s up about the evaluation form 🤷🏻♀️
Show spoiler
I guessed Icky Rob was involved somehow, but was not expecting Ted. I did feel sorry for him (even though what he did was a little creepy and caused a lot of trouble).
See Content Notes
use of “sexy,” infidelity, use of “crap” and “bullcrap,” mention of a man groping a woman, use of “dang,” use of “turd,” mention of bras and panties, mention of underwear and “skivvies,” use of “freaking,” some mild innuendo, death of a spouse mentioned, divorce, mention of cursing and swearing (none specified), mention of butts and rear ends, use of “demon” to describe people, mention of a cartel, mention of a man being a “player,” noticing and awareness, touching, kissing, mention of cocaine, mention of “necking,” mention of “locker room words” (not specified), mention of a “derriere,” use of devil, mention of mafia, use of “heck,” mention of places to hide a body, some mild violence, mention of (non-sexual) assault, mention of alcohol consumption
Favorite Moments
🛼 Patrollerskates 🛼 tubing 🛼 stakeouts 🛼 motorcycle ride 🛼 Goldie and Ben’s secret relationship 🛼 “I wandered lonely as a cloud…” 🛼 graduation party
Favorite Quotes
“This is crazy,’ I murmur into her wild hair.
She nods again at me. ‘It is.’
‘I like crazy.’ I tightened my fingers against her waist. ‘No wonder I fell in love with you.’“
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