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Guarded

By: Nicole Dykes
Narrated by: Tim Paige, Liam DiCosimo
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Jameson Bates

I have a secret. We all have secrets. I’m nothing special. It just so happens, however, that my sworn enemy also knows my secret.

He’s the absolute worst person to know this, and there’s nothing I can do about it. What he does with this information is totally out of my hands and completely in his.

This is why I’ve never let anyone in. I don’t trust easily. I keep to myself. I’m closed off, angry—guarded.

Garrison Dixon

I shouldn’t have seen what I did. I shouldn’t know what I do. But how Bates can think I would ever say anything is beyond me.

Everyone thinks I’m just a big, dumb football player with nothing more to him. The truth is I’ll never say a word about what I witnessed. I don’t care about it the way he thinks I do. I wouldn’t hurt him.

And I’d let him know that—all of it—if he wasn’t so damn...guarded.

©2022 Nicole Dykes (P)2023 Podium Audio

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Enemy not enemies to LOVERS..lol

It was a nice story of 2 boys who don't really care for each other but 1 of them REALLY doesn't like the other getting to truly know each other.
I kind of thought that the story was going to reveal that the boys Father's had a past together...lol

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I really Enjoyed it!

Great low angst, fast paced story. I can't wait to start book 3. It was one of my favorites when I read this series. The narrator's did a fantastic job bring these men to life.
I definitely recommend. 4 🌟 2.5 🌶

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Welcome back to Kensley!

Garrison Dixon and Jameson Bates….these two idiots are just absolutely gone on each other and I am here for it. They take frenemies to lovers to a whole new level - but man once they realize they love each other? It’s all in for them.

Tim and Liam once again just - GOT - these two. I will say the banter between the two of them was absolutely amazing and the emotional scenes (especially at the end) really hit home in some great ways.

This entire series is a comfort re-read/listen for me.

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Great story and narration

I enjoyed reading this when it first came out and love it even more now that it’s on audio. These two narrators bring these guys to life and make the listening experience so enjoyable.

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Sweet second book in the series!

Book one was great and this follow up did not disappoint. Even though it was a shorter story (easy to get through in one day), the characters were well developed and you could easily feel for both of them. It was a lower angst/drama story than book one, but still had an emotional ride. You do not need to read the first book to understand this one, but the main characters here have glimpses of their backstory in book one.

The narrators are both fantastic and are perfect for their characters. Hope they continue to narrate the upcoming books in the series. Now I just have to wait for the next to be released in audio. Definitely recommend!

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Loving This Series!

Excellent character, story, and relationship development with likable characters and no cheating. Perfect narration. Highly recommend!

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Book two

Great second book. these are such emotional stories. finding love is hard enough, then add in the being gay and having to hide it. Its a difficult but beautiful situation. Great group of young men finding their forever lives.

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Great story

Well worth the credit, I think the narrated version of these books really bring a new level of enjoyment for me! Highly recommend this series

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Enemies to Lovers

This was a good enemies to lovers story that was low angst and also hot. It’s a short listen and a great addition to the Kensely Panther series.

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