If I was to go into witness protection even for a week like Kathleen O’Shaughnessy had to in Fighting For Her by Cynthia Eden, I would want Rick Williams to be the one in charge. This story gives us a strong, take-no-prisoners Wilde Securities agent who can be counted on keeping Kat safe. In addition, Kat is not wilting heroine, she can be tough if needed also a little wild if she is in the mood.

A lives-on-the-line story that has steamy romance with Ms. Eden’s signature alpha male and strong if sheltered heroine. It’s not the church that they must get to but the court room. Suspenseful, action-packed and scorching hot from beginning to end.

An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kathleen “Kat” O’Shaughnessy is the daughter of a murdered mob boss. She was protected all of her life, loathing the business her father was in, but unable to escape the life. After his death, she agreed to be a federal witness against the mob and now her life is in danger. When the F.B.I. can’t keep her safe, her case is turned over to Wilde Securities. Her bodyguard is Rick Williams, a rough and dangerous man who promises to keep her safe…as long as she follows his rules. Kat has never been much for rules and knows that all the rules in the world won’t keep her safe. As they wait for her court appearance in seven days, they run from repeated attempts on her life. Is it the “Ghost” who has been sent to eliminate her or the new head of the syndicate? Her testimony or twenty million other reasons could have signed her death warrant. A wild ride from beginning to end as they run from danger and their growing attraction. I am hoping for more books in this wonderful series. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

4.5 - Play the game... Stars!

Another great addition to the Wilde Ways series. Rick Williams came to my attention as a heavily involved secondary character in the last book, and I was interested to see him get his own HEA.

"You’re insane…"

"I am… and for the next seven days, I’m also all yours."

The usual twisty turny plot ensues, with Rick tasked with protecting Mob princess, and pivotal witness Kat O’Shaughnessy from pretty much everyone, including the F.B.I, Hit-Men and potentially his own colleagues, as the Wilde Securities team face an internal breach.

"I’m the only one standing between you and a bullet. You want to keep living..? Then you play by my rules."

We also get too meet more secondary characters as this one plays out, Cole (Rick’s partner) is definitely due his own story, but I loved snarky hit-man Ghost, and am hoping that Cynthia has something up her sleeve for him as well in the future.

"You were only supposed to walk me to the courthouse… You weren’t supposed to change my life."

Not much else I can say that I haven’t already said in my previous reviews, I love this author, she nails Romantic Suspense each and every time, and this series is up there with the best of hers, and I cannot wait for more!

"I like it when people get happy endings."

I love the Wilde Security series and this one was no different They always have heroes and heroines that you wither love or hate no half measure with these characters

In this story I actually hated Kathleen (Kat) O’Shaughnessy at first she came across as a self centred spoilt crime princess but she actually grew on me so that by the end I was wanting her to have her happy ending. She is the daughter if a crime boss recently killed and she has decided to turn evidence to get out of the crime world The FBI have had enough of her spoilt ways so they ask Wilde Securities to take care of her witness protection.
Rick Williams is the agent from Wilde Security who is given the job of protecting this spoilt princess. As danger gets ever closer and they realise that they have a leak somewhere he will step up and keep her safe and in the process that he can be the prince charming to her princess.

Kat is going to testify against the Mob if the Feds can keep her alive until the trial. Their track record isn't good and Kat doesn't make it easy because she wants to do some living before she dies. So a team from Wilde Security is brought in to keep her safe with Rick her personal bodyguard. Rick isn't going to fall for Kat's many charms but he is charmed and before long realizes that he can't live without her. Kat's had a tough life in a gilded mafia cage but she knows a good thing when she sees one too. Non-stop action and red hot romance, this story has it all!

Whoa! Talk about action, drama and romance! This was all three…on steroids!

When Kat agrees to testify against the mob, her life is in serious danger. Suddenly, there are assassin attempts from every direction. When she loses her FBI detail in favor of a walk and brownies, they turn her over to Wilde Securities. Now, a growly, grumbly bear of a man is in charge of her protection. He doesn’t trust her and unfortunately, she’s going to have to prove he has reason not to.

Man, I loved Kat. She was snarky and knew how to take care of business. She had this lighthearted way of dealing with the men around her that were driving her crazy.

”He towered over her. Glared. The man loved his glares.
She gave him her sunniest smile in response.”

Her initial character profile is nothing like the true Kat and I loved all the little surprises we get as we learn more about the real her.

”Fear was pretty much her constant companion. She kept her mask in place, made jokes all the time, seemed confident because the truth was that she didn’t want anyone to see how terrified and screwed up she was.”

Rick was the epitome of an alpha hero. Despite his beliefs regarding her in the beginning, from the first moment he learned someone was out to kill her he went into full protective mode. The deeper their relationship grew, the more intense those protective instincts became.
”I want to rip apart any a---ole who gets too close to you and not because I’m supposed to be your bodyguard. Because I’m getting too possessive around you.”

Within all the action packed pages is the romance brewing between Rick and Kat. In true Cynthia Eden fashion, the chemistry between this hero and heroine absolutely sizzles from their first meeting and grows exponentially as the story progresses. There is so much danger around them and a definite future of them being separated once she goes into the Witness Program.

This has a ton of action as Kat and Rick try to find a safe place to keep her until her court appearance. Pinpointing who the bad guys are was impossible. With all the twists and turns you may guess right at one point but will change your mind a few pages later. I love when a book does that to me! From the beginning this story takes off and never slows down. Never. It’s one thing happening and before you recover, something else is happening. I loved every wide-eyed scene and can’t wait for more, especially concerning the new character we were introduced to! Bring him on Ms. Eden!

Fighting For Her by Cynthia Eden is the 5th book in the Wilde Ways series. It’s also the best one so far!! It will appeal to anyone who likes Romantic Suspense with a side of spicy sex. Kat O’ Shaughnessy is in FBI protective custody. She’s a Mob princess but she’s not safe.
Rick Williams is a security agent and ex firefighter sent in to protect her. Her secrets could get them both killed.
Instant attraction, snarky dialogue and intense action keep you turning pages.
Cole plays a big part in this book and I hope his book is coming next.
I absolutely love A new character. I can’t wait to see more of him. I can see him driving Cole crazy, He had some chemistry with Layla hopefully we’ll see where that goes. Maybe with her and Kendrick. No matter I’m ready for the next book. Please keep going!!

I was totally surprised by how kick ass Kat is. Rick isn't turned off by it at all. Rick sees himself as a hideous person. He truly doesn't know how hot he is. Normally it's a lady with this image of themself.
Fighting For Her, is very suspense filled. I couldn't stop reading it.

Rick really is the sweetest with his words, “and you’re a gorgeous, tricky, possibly homicidal woman.” Rick is learning quite fast his woman's body language, "...Rick motioned to one of the stools. “Sit.” She didn’t. Did she look like a dog? Rick caught himself. Or he caught the glare that she gave him. He cleared his throat. “Would you, um, please sit so we can talk?” I really liked this book, I loved Rick.

WOW, just wow. This was my first book by this author and I could not put it down. To say that I was impressed would just not do the author justice. I went into the book completely blind and was completely sucked into the plot from the start. From the beginning I had no idea where the story was going to go, and right until the end I was still on the edge on my seat wondering what was going to happen. This book had it all....drama, mystery, suspense, chemistry, love, and of course a HEA.

I really enjoyed these characters. There was so much mystery and intrigue surrounding them but they were both strong and likeable characters. I loved Rick from the start. He had a no nonsense attitude and took his job very seriously but over time his more caring side came through and I loved his interactions with Kat. It was clear that Kat had a huge heart and was trying to escape the life she was born into and was trying to make the best choices she could and trying to spare as many lives as possible all while her own life was on the line.

I seriously loved this book. It was so engaging and entertaining and I was so impressed with this author's writing style that I feel like I need to go back and read all the books this author has written. I can't wait to go do that!!!

Can this author do anything wrong? I think not.
I love her stories! Hero is the perfect book boyfriend and heroine is awesome. I definitely look for books that has good characters and this author writes them. I like the suspense and the romance.
If I could give her more than 5 stars I would.
If you’re looking for a romance suspense I recommend this author’s books. You won’t be disappointed.

**Arc provided by the publisher and author through Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.**