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The Billionaire’s Bodyguard: A Steamy Ice Queen Sapphic/Lesbian Bodyguard Romance (Phoenix Ridge Billionaires Book 2)

Emily Hayes
4.5 / 5.0
Published: 2026

Description

Margot Blackwell is the formidable CEO of Blackwell Strategic Logistics, a titan of industry known for her iron-clad control. In the high-stakes world of Phoenix Ridge, she is the woman who maintains order, but when a mounting threat targets her life, her board of directors forces her to accept something she absolutely loathes: a shadow. Enter Ash Donovan, an elite military specialist turned close protection agent whose discipline is as sharp as her gaze. Ash is a professional through and through, hired to keep Margot safe, not to indulge in the electric chemistry that crackles between them the moment they meet. But as they are thrust into forced proximity within the sterile, glass-walled luxury of Margot’s penthouse, the professional veneer begins to shatter. For the icy billionaire, Ash represents a vulnerability she isn’t prepared to navigate. For the bodyguard, Margot is the one challenge she never anticipated. As danger circles, the lines of command and desire become hopelessly blurred. Trapped in a dance of power and restraint, the two women are forced to confront a terrifying possibility: the only thing more dangerous than the threat stalking them is the risk of losing control to one another.

Customer Reviews

Top 5 from Amazon
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Harleyj59
March 30, 2026
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Some of Emily Hayes Best Work

Extraordinary and gripping from start to finish, this novel stands out as one of Emily Hayes’s most compelling works. Hayes masterfully crafts a story that keeps readers fully engaged, building tension with each chapter and refusing to let go until the very last page. Just when the narrative seems to settle, unexpected twists emerge—most notably in the form of sudden, high-stakes threats that disrupt both the characters’ personal and professional lives. At the heart of the story is a powerful and complex romance, one that both characters pursue despite knowing it could jeopardize everything they have worked for. Their connection is as intense as it is risky, adding emotional depth to an already suspenseful plot. Equally gripping is the looming presence of the past, which resurfaces in dangerous ways, threatening not only their careers but their very lives. Hayes skillfully maintains uncertainty throughout, leaving readers questioning how—or if—everything will resolve. The balance between romance and suspense is handled with precision, ensuring that neither element overshadows the other. As the story builds toward its conclusion, the stakes become increasingly clear: to neutralize the threat, sacrifices must be made. Careers hang in the balance, and the future of their relationship is uncertain. The ending forces both characters—and readers—to confront what truly matters most. This is a novel that keeps you guessing, pulls you deeper with every turn, and ultimately…
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Legolover
April 8, 2026

Love and trust

Love and trust; are they the same? Reading The Billionaire’s Bodyguard answers these questions to the best of the characters' abilities. Margot believes being dependent only on herself is the best outcome. Ash, on the other hand, runs from both trust and love. Now, put them in a position to have walls fall and see what happens. It was magnificent seeing two strong characters clash and see if they fall for each other. This story was an intense, gripping ride that had swoon worthy moments and gasp out loud battles. It was amazing to see each of their vulnerabilities and see how fast they’d fall for each other. The question of love and trust were answered beautifully, and the ending sweet indeed.
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manta
May 18, 2026

Crossing the Line

This is a well written story about how crossing the line can lead to an interesting relationship. What happened to the threat? Did the fbi arrest the people responsible for any damage?
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Robin Kenna
April 22, 2026

Fear, dread and anger are fuels that can be tamed!

Emily Hayes is a writer of incredible depth. This story is one of those that gets under your skin and just holds you right to the end. The suspense is equaled with the heat of passion that grew from anger at the need for security. The balance is intriguing. The vigilance for safety of your love’s life and the failure possible, grips the reader like a vice. This was beautiful writing on so many levels.
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Booky
April 14, 2026

so sorry

That this story ended. Power imbalances and life and death situations automatically ratchet up the tension in the story. Emily manages it well and describes the internal torment of truly caring for someone while letting them be the person loved and vulnerable and possibly in a life-threatening situation. Ash's dilemma is completely believable and goes on in Corporate America every day. Their solution is inevitable, but feels like it works out. Good job!