Good blend of romance and suspense. Madden returned to his hometown after an IED ended his career in the Marines. Along with his friend Reid, Madden opened Sunrise Security in Cloud Valley. The business is off to a slow start, primarily due to the townspeople's grudge against Madden and his family. Circumstances forced the McKay family to sell a large part of their ranch to developers who built a resort. An influx of outsiders resulted in increased crime and economic hardship for some ranchers.

One of those ranchers is Lily Tremont. Her family runs a dude ranch that has suffered from the competition. She and her father blame the McKays for their troubles. The McKay and Tremont ranches are neighbors, and Madden and Lily were good friends while growing up. That friendship is now strained. But when Lily's father becomes the victim of a drive-by shooting, she turns to Madden for help.

I enjoyed the development of Madden and Lily's relationship. As they worked together to find out why her father was targeted, Lily's animosity gave way to the rekindling of their friendship, then to the sparks of attraction. I liked Madden's protectiveness as the mystery heated up. I loved the growing trust between them, and that Madden was able to share the reasons for the sale of the ranch land.

The suspense of the story was excellent. From the initial shooting to vandalism, murder, drugs, and cattle rustling, there is no shortage of danger. The puzzle of who is behind the trouble and why kept me turning the pages as I followed their investigation. The final confrontation was a nail-biter with a perp I didn't expect. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.

It was ok and what you would expect. I didn’t like it as much as I like other books in this genre. The writing was a little too cheesy for me.

This is a Romantic Suspense, and this is the first book in the Sunrise Security series. I liked this book. I wanted more action, and I found we went over some things over and over. There were parts of this book that I wanted it to be done. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

Wyoming Bodyguard by Danielle M. Haas is the 1st book in a new series. Lily and Madden were once childhood friends, but now their families are in a bitter rivalry. Overall I found this to and entertaining read and would recommend to others.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Harlequin, and I am leaving my review voluntarily. Once again the site will not allow me to click on the star button but I gave this book 4 stars.

Wyoming Bodyguard by Danielle Hass is the first book in the Sunrise Security Series. I truly can't wait for book 2.

Lily is our strong fmc. Her family ranch is struggling and now her dad has been shot. She hires Madden's security company to protect her since she feels unsafe.

Madden is co-owner of Sunrise Security and he started his business in the worst town possible since everyone hate him and his family. Now his business is struggling and he isn't sure what to do. He vows to protect Lily even when she makes it hard.

I really like how Madden and Lilly grew throughout the book. I liked the suspense and was surprised at who the bad guy was...I wasn't expecting that. This is a story about love and forgiveness. Its hard to let go of old hurt but maybe when Lily finds out why Madden's family made some of the decisions they did she can forgive them or will it be to late.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin for allowing me to read this book.

Wyoming Bodyguard begins the Sunrise Security series, introducing us to Lily and Madden and their families’ bitter rivalry over a long-ago dispute between their neighboring ranches. Once, Lily and Madden had been childhood friends until his father sold part of their ranch to developers for good reasons, if not publicly known reasons. Madden has returned from the military to open a security business with his friend… and that’s not going so well. This small town has a long memory and a grudge against Madden’s family for the division within their community that the sale has brought about. Lily’s family’s dude ranch is suffering financially from the development, and the last person she would have turned to for help would have been Madden… until her father was shot, she was targeted, and suspicious events began happening at their ranch.

There is world-building in Wyoming Bodyguard by Danielle M. Haas, I expect that in the opening title of a new series. It didn’t bog down the story, and flowed quite naturally as we learn about this small town, the residents, and the long-held grudge.

Watching Lily’s animosity slowly give way to attraction as she and Madden search for the truth surrounding the attacks was an emotional journey. Their changing relationship never felt forced, more like old friends coming back to each other as their feelings grew deeper, and became more important than their past. I liked both Lily and Madden individually, and as a couple (when they finally put the past behind them), they fit perfectly. In all, I thought that Wyoming Bodyguard is an excellent beginning to the series. There’s enough danger going on to keep me on my toes and engaged. Along with a few twists that I didn’t see coming.

If you love getting in on the beginning of a series, a story that is well-written, emotional, and full of danger, then you’d love this one. I’m definitely looking forward to Reid’s story.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

After leaving the military, former Marine Madden McKay has returned to his family’s ranch in Cloud Valley, Colorado. His family has been treated unfairly since they had no choice but to sell off part of their property to a developer. Their close friends, the Tremont’s, have been upset over the sale as the new development has taken business away from their dude ranch. Madden and Lily Tremont had been friends since childhood, but that relationship is now strained as she blames his family for her family’s financial problems. Madden and his friend, Reid, have started Sunrise Security, but they have not yet been well received by the community. When Lily’s dad is shot, who would shoot him and why? Will he survive the shooting and his hospital stay? Someone is targeting the dude ranch, but when they put Lily’s life in danger, Madden will not stop until he finds out who has a grudge against the family and end the threats. When he finds information that Lily’s father may have been involved in possible dishonest schemes to save their ranch, will Lily stand by his side or turn against him? Just as I thought that I had it all figured out, I was wrong – again! received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

Madden has moved back home to Cloud Valley, WY to open a security business with a friend of his from the Marines. It's a taller task than what would be expected since most the community is against the Madden family after they sold off part of their ranch. But Madden is determined to win them over.

Lily is one of the people who want nothing to do with Madden. That is, until her father is shot and she is in danger. Since the McKay ranch borders her family's ranch, she calls him for help. And regardless of their personal issues, his protectiveness won't allow him to turn him away.

There is plenty of action from the start to the finish as someone is threatening Lily and her father's lives, family secrets with unintended consequences, and small town community. This was a quick read and a surprising villain.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Wyoming Bodyguard by Danielle M Hass is the first book in a series called Sunrise Security. The book’s setting is Wyoming in a small town that is surrounded by ranches. Madden McKay is the main character as well as the owner of Sunrise Security. Too bad his name is not the best in town after his father sold the ranch to a development company and now people are very reluctant to hire him.

Lily Tremont used to be a great friend but through growing up and deaths in the family, they grew apart. He left for the service and returned wounded unable to do ranch work. With the ranch sold a schism developed between the families.

Until Madden witnessed Lily’s father being shot down in cold blood by an unknown assailant. That is when things start to change. Lily needs Madden’s help to figure out what is happening and who is trying to kill them.

The book is a fast read, with action and romance. It is clear the book is the first of a series as time is spent introducing us to the area. I enjoyed Madden and Lily together. The action kept me curious about what was really happening in the story. Wyoming Bodyguard by Danielle M Hass was a good read.

This was a solid romantic suspsense. I enjoyed the characters and storyline, but after finishing I felt like there was something missing.

Madden definitely came back to his small town with something to prove and I liked seeing him get back into the swing of small town life. His backstory was definitely compelling and I liked that we had a little mystery surrounding his family that was unrelated to the more suspenseful elements surrounding Lily.

I liked the enemies to lovers vibes between Lily and Madden when the book is getting started. It was fun seeing the two grow closer and seeing things heat up between the two.

My favorite part of this was one, was how the author developed the world of Sunrise Security! I look forward to continuing the series and seeing what happens next!

Madden McKay is doing his best to rebuild his reputation and business after his father’s controversial land sale to developers caused a rift in the town. He’s hiding a deeper reason for the sale, one that could change public perception—but revealing it might come at too high a cost. His plans for a fresh start are put to the test when Lily Tremont, once a childhood friend and now a bitter rival, turns to him for help after her father is shot.

The chemistry between Madden and Lily simmers beneath the surface from the beginning, but what really drives the story is the tension between loyalty, family legacy, and the possibility of forgiveness. As they reluctantly join forces to find out who’s targeting the Tremonts, their professional alliance is complicated by unresolved feelings—and growing attraction.

The suspense plot adds just the right level of danger and urgency without overshadowing the romance. Secondary characters are also introduced with enough intrigue to hint at future books, leaving readers curious about whose story is coming next.

Overall, Wyoming Bodyguard is a strong series opener that blends family drama, suspense, and romance in a satisfying package. With likable characters, a well-paced plot, and a setting full of potential, Danielle M. Haas has created a story that’s easy to get swept up in.

MCs were childhood BFFs who grew up next door to each other. His Father sells a portion of their ranch to a developer and this hurts her family so things with them chill out. Then in the present, MMC return home and because the town hates his family, his new business is not going well but after FMCs Father gets shot, MMC steps in to help and they start working together to find the culprit and mend bridges.

It was an okay story on the most part as I never would have guessed who the baddie was but I was not sold on the romance part.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequinn for the early copy in exchange for an honest review!

Madden McKay of Sunrise Security has a problem getting his business to be profitable. When Lily Tremon reaches out for help, he is right there for her. People in town don't like that the McKay family sold their ranch land to a developer and Lily's family guest ranch is failing because of the new competition.
Lilys father has been shot, and some is messing around on her ranch and Madden decides to help her anyway he can. Great suspense mystery.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

I enjoyed the mystery/suspense side of this book but the enemies to lovers romance was just okay for me. I did also like that Dax and Madden made an effort to resolve their family issues and enjoyed seeing the lighter side to Dax by the end.

Definitely will read this author again.

Madden and Lily work together to figure out the mysteries the ranch is saddled with while falling for each other. Despite their childhood friendship turning sour for no real reason, the overall story was great and the suspense was perfect.

*arc review*
i looovveee a suspense romance novel, it fuels me- and this book definitely had the suspense aspect
madden, returned home from deployment, opened up a security business with his friend & fellow marine, reid
however… the town despises his family because his dad had to sell a part of their ranch and developers bought it & with that, brought a whole host of issues. one being lilys dude ranch next door & how the new hotel is out competing hers in price
there was always something happening in each scene- a drive by, finding drugs in an old shed, menacing words painted on a barn- you name it, it was in there
i wish the relationships outside lily & maddens were developed a bit more, maybe some back story or even some added description would’ve helped that a lot
the story was very heavy dialogue which isn’t always my favorite as i like the inner thoughts & opinions from the main characters
overall a solid body guard romance with some extra thrown in aka charming ex marine & cowboy
i did not guess the who done it which i was pleasantly surprised about!!

overall: 3/5
spice: 1/5

Good romantic suspense story. Some surprises. A few tense moments. Nice to see the growth of the characters once correct information is revealed. I did skip the intimate scenes. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Give me all the cowboy stories! This sweet love story gave me all the goosebumps: and the spicy scenes! Loved the love story that happened here.

As a long-time lover of romantic suspense, I was thrilled to receive an ARC of this book. The author was entirely new to me, which is always exciting. The premise of the book drew me in, and in many ways it delivered. On other fronts, though, this book didn’t quite meet all my expectations.

First and foremost, while I recognize that I wasn’t reading the finished product, the formatting (or rather, the lack of formatting) was not only distracting; at times it actually made reading more difficult—dialogue in particular would have benefited from clearer structuring, or at least some additional character tags to make it easier to discern who said what. Also, I’m unconvinced that people actually say things “the shots rang out.”

The book starts by throwing readers into the deep end of the MMC’s drama with his family and his community. Madden is, on the whole, very likable and realistic. That said, we’re coming into the story without enough context to make his drama feel important and without enough investment in Madden as a character to make us care that he has drama.

Lily didn’t make the best first impression for me, but she did grow on me fairly quickly, especially once she gets wrapped up in a series of difficult circumstances. Her struggle to attain some kind of independence and her desire to make a name for herself in a town where her family history is long and her roots are deep was very relatable.

The plot as a whole is interesting, but it often felt rushed, underdeveloped, even occasionally convoluted. Without spoiling anything, I’ll just say that in terms of both the suspense plot and the romance between Lily and Madden, there were several different moments of missed opportunity, as well as several instances of unnecessary obstacles. To give credit where it’s due, though, I have to admit that at one point or another I was suspicious of nearly everyone. That’s a satisfying feeling for me when I’m reading a mystery, and this one excelled in that way.

Though it does take a while to get engrossing, the plot definitely did pick up as it went; I was much more invested in reading the second half of the book, but getting through the first half was sometimes a bit of a slog. As far as the relationship between Lily and Madden, they had a very “one step forward, two steps back” throughout a lot of the book. There was not a ton of “spice” in this novel, which was fine, but I would have liked to see more “swoon” between the MCs. All in all, the romance actually felt pretty secondary to the suspense plot. Not necessarily a bad thing, but definitely an element that won’t appeal to everyone.

Overall, this isn’t a book that I’ll be raving about for months to come, but it is a satisfying mystery with a sweet romance with lots of familiar and fun tropes (childhood friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, etc.). I’m curious to see if Reid and/or Eve gets a story—if so, I’ll definitely come back to see how a second book stacks up against this one.

3.5 ⭐️

3 stars. I was very excited for a small town, mystery, romance book. I think that for the depth of the plot of this book, it needed another 50-100 pages. Also, the timeline of the book is over a few days which made it seem very instalove. I think if the timeline had been a little longer it wouldn’t have been such an emotional whiplash for the reader and the characters.