In the final installment of the Touré Security Group series, Zeke Touré, the eldest of the three brothers, faces a death threat after attending a client’s funeral. Meanwhile, private investigator Celeste takes on a case involving a widow who suspects her husband’s death wasn’t a suicide. As Celeste’s investigation unfolds, she discovers a link between her case, Zeke’s client, and the threat against him.

Teaming up with Zeke and his brothers, Celeste works to uncover the truth, navigating a suspenseful case filled with twists and escalating danger. Along the way, Zeke and Celeste grow closer, but their budding relationship is tested by Celeste’s trust issues and Zeke’s protective instincts. Despite a significant setback, they ultimately overcome their challenges, culminating in a heartfelt and promising conclusion for both their romance and the series.

Terrific conclusion to the Touré Security Group series. Zeke is the oldest of the three brothers who co-own the company. He takes his role as manager and protective older brother seriously - sometimes too seriously, according to his brothers. As the book opens, Zeke receives a death threat after attending a client's funeral. At the same time, Celeste meets with a client who wants her to investigate her husband's death. She doesn't believe her husband killed himself.

Celeste's investigation uncovers a possible link between her client's questions, Zeke's client's death, and the threat against Zeke. He and his brothers join forces with Celeste to uncover the truth. The twists and turns of this case kept me guessing to the end, while the intensifying attacks kept me turning the pages. The final confrontation was a nail-biter and an eye-opening experience for Zeke.

I enjoyed seeing Zeke and Celeste's relationship develop. Celeste's past left her with trust issues that made her unwilling to open up with people. Zeke wanted to get to know her better, but she only shared superficial things. Working together allows Zeke to try again. The push and pull between them was interesting, as Celeste's mission is to protect Zeke, which grates on him because he is usually the protector. They grow closer as Celeste's barriers drop, but Zeke makes a boneheaded move that stirs up Celeste's insecurities. I loved seeing Zeke's brothers straighten him out (turn around is fair play). Celeste also receives some advice that helps her see past her fears. The ending was sweet and emotional and bodes well for their future.

I appreciated the tension in this story. The romance developed at a rather slow pace, and I felt that Zeke and Celeste were evading each other for a significant portion of the book, despite their active collaboration on the case to uncover who was targeting him. I also enjoyed that she was acting as his bodyguard.

Overall, Second Chance Bodyguard is a quite enjoyable read.

Particia Sargeant is an OG romance writer. SO I am not sure what took me so long to pick up one of her books. I really enjoyed it. Romantic suspense is probably my favorite subgenre of romance and this one hits all the notes. I just wish it was a touch longer and the romance was meatier.