Jessica Pennington has made a career out of teaching people the social niceties for personal and business success. She's poised to take her company to the next level with the publication of her book but one thing stands in her way... a vicious stalker. Someone hates Jessica and won't hesitate to hurt her or those around her. Jeff Lyon, Jessica's friend and publisher, sends help in the form of the McCormack Security Agency, a company founded with his help by men his brother Zach served with in Afghanistan.

Noah Samuels knows the Agency owes its existence to Jeff so he agrees to take on the protection detail for Jessica, even if the thought of babysitting Miss. Priss stretches his patience. When the threats quickly escalate he knows he's going to have to stay close to keep Jessica alive and safe. Jessica isn't willing to put her business on hold and as Noah watches her he begins to see the vulnerable and warm woman behind the proper exterior. As the danger grows and the attraction builds, things turn serious in more ways than one.

From first page to last, GUARDING JESS is brimming with action-packed romantic suspense. The threat from the stalker is relentless, escalating the suspense and keeping you guessing until the very end. There were a number of unexpected twists that enhanced the plot. Both Noah and Jessica are strong but wounded characters. I enjoyed how their personal stories unfolded as they found their way to each other. GUARDING JESS is book two in the McCormack Security Agency Series.