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The Unlikely Spare: An MM Prince Bodyguard Romance (Unlikely Dilemmas, Book 3)

Jax Calder
4.5 / 5.0
Published: 2026

Description

Prince Julian has spent his entire life living in the shadow of his elder brother, content to be the invisible spare. But when a series of unsettling threats rocks the monarchy, Julian is forced out of the background and into the protective custody of Silas Thorne. Silas is everything Julian is not: rugged, stoic, and entirely unimpressed by royal titles. As a former special forces operative turned elite bodyguard, Silas views Julian as nothing more than a high-stakes assignment. Forced into constant proximity, the friction between the pampered prince and the hardened soldier quickly ignites into something far more dangerous than the shadows stalking them. While they navigate the gilded halls of the palace and the treacherous waters of international scandal, they realize that their forced partnership is becoming a genuine connection neither expected. Perfect for fans of high-stakes romantic suspense and enemies-to-lovers tension, this story blends the glamour of royal life with the visceral intensity of a thriller. It is a witty, heartfelt exploration of finding oneself when the world expects you to remain a footnote. If you love stories where duty clashes with desire and love blossoms in the most unlikely of places, this captivating romance will leave you breathless.

Customer Reviews

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Dacbrown68
January 17, 2026
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A rom

Thoroughly enjoyed this one! If the 1992 movie “The Bodyguard” and the book/movie “Red White and Royal Blue” had offspring - The Unlikely Spare would be their first born. The first three quarters of the story is a nice slow burn - romantic tension and political thriller wrapped into one. The last quarter was a page turner right to the end. I grew very fond of each main character and found the commentary on colonial imperialism and cultural reparations compelling. I’ll be keeping this one in myself so I can return to it again. Totally recommended!
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Jo
April 22, 2026
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Boos

Ok book..Yes it is a love story..ok
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s.westfield
September 9, 2025
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Flawless! And a real rollercoaster ride of emotions ,espionage and danger

Honestly ,I have read the other two novels in this series ,thinking each one was the best ,but this story has surpassed them all ……who would guess that adding the horrible history of British colonialism would actually enrich their story esp with Prince Nicholas’ passion to try and begin to rectify the cruelties of England’s past in an amazing way ! If only it could be that way in truth ! The two main characters were hilarious in their pas de deux of angry romance in spite of their totally opposing backgrounds. What an amazing ,thrilling and truly consuming story of real love !! Thank you ,and please keep writing !