Rocco and Annie.
This was a good story idea.
Some parts really made me laugh.
I also love a fiesty heroine but I am not sure if she was too much.
The problem is she is fighting for her place in her brothers security business as a bodyguard not just someone who is a glorified secretary.
So I think it's a difficult balance between being a strong woman who can survive amongst Alpha men to becoming too much.
The other problem is her and brother snip at each other and this can come across as childish but also this type of behaviour can be typical sibling rivalry, but it does however come across as unprofessional.
Rocco, the hero has an arrogant manner to him, he is used to women falling over him, partly due to his filming profession but still his attitude was not particularly endearing at the start. ( )

Last First Kiss by Sidney Halston
Book #2: Iron Clad Security
Source: Netgalley and Purchase
My Rating: 4½/5 stars
My Review:

Annie Clad has spent her life proving herself, first in the military and now to her brother and his partner as a part of Iron Clad Security. Make no mistake, Annie is a badass with extensive training, but she’s often overlooked or deemed incapable simply because she’s a woman. All she needs is a chance and Hollywood hottie, Rocco Monroe is just the chance she’s been waiting for.

Rocco Monroe is looking to be taken seriously as an actor. Oh sure, he’s had plenty of successful movies, box office blockbusters, but none have been serious or critically acclaimed roles. Rocco’s latest project has the potential to take his career and reputation to a whole new level, but that’s only if the film gets made. There’s a lot of blow back, protests, and threats over this project and one of the conditions of Rocco’s involvement is a full-time bodyguard. Rocco’s convinced the threats aren’t credible and wants nothing to do with a bodyguard until he meets Annie Clad. Suddenly, the prospect of being shadowed full-time doesn’t seem so bad. But, Rocco has some conditions of his own.

In Hollywood, perception is everything which means must blend into Rocco’s world. Her beauty will distract most from the fact she’s lethal and Rocco can offer the world a glimpse of his new “girlfriend.” What begins as a pure working relationship (because Annie refuses to be a cliché) quickly escalates into so much more. Annie is hypervigilant in her protection, and until a rock comes crashing through his home’s window and the set he’s working on is attacked, Rocco isn’t convinced he needs Annie for more than a fake to real girlfriend. It’s when the sh*t gets real that Rocco realizes his life is truly in danger, he has real feelings for Annie, and he begins to struggle with the fact that his job is making a woman he legitimately cares about a target. For Annie’s part, protecting Rocco and unraveling who’s behind all the danger becomes an obsession fueled by memories of her time in the military and the tremendous (though largely unknown) loss she suffered while in combat.

The Bottom Line: I walked into this read expecting to like everyone (because it’s Sidney Halston!), discovered I disliked everyone, and then had my opinion totally changed as the story unfolded. Rocco is arrogant and cocky, especially in public and sees Annie as an accessory more than protection in the beginning. As the story unfolds and Rocco begins to tell his story and see Annie’s true value, he becomes far more likeable. Annie begins her journey with a HUGE chip on her shoulder and healthy dose of anger she takes out on nearly every man in her sphere. As Rocco evolves and opens to her, Annie begins to soften though that softness in no way lessens or detracts from her badassery! There is so much growth in these characters across this read and that growth is initiated by both their responses to one another and the truly incredible danger they are forced to endure. Halston doesn’t let up for a second and it’s worth every minute of the initial dislike to get to the absolutely well-deserved and hard-earned HEA that is waiting for both Rocco and Annie! ( )

Working for the Iron Clad Security, Annie always seems to have a fight on hands trying to make her brother treat her as an equal in their team. She is after all ex-military with experience in devastating conditions and hardship while serving her country. But big brothers still see her as the baby and needing protection.
Film star Rocco Monroe has the chance of an Oscar in the role of a life time. The film company Rocco is contracted to want him to have a full time bodyguard as threats on his life have been received concerning the movie, he's not pleased, he feels he can look after himself. Until he meets Annie and she shows Rocco and her brother she is up for the job and throws him on his butt faster than he can move....Rocco then decides, he wants Annie.
A great book, mystery, suspense, giggles and a hot movie star all combined to make an intense, fun packed story, entertaining from beginning to end. I loved how Rocco had to step down as the hero and Annie became heroine and saviour in the plot.
An exciting romantic thriller, I highly recommend it! ( )