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Briar Boleyn
Guarded by the Spider: Monster Security Agency
by Cassie Alexander
About this book
Nine has accepted that his life as an Arachnae shifter is nearing its bitter end. With no mate to anchor him, he is ready to fade into the shadows of retirement, until a high-stakes suicide mission pulls him back into the fray. Tasked with retrieving the body of a kidnapped heiress from deep within his ancestral mines, Nine expects a grim recovery operation. Instead, he finds his target alive, broken, and—most shockingly—his fated mate.
This dark romance plunges readers into the lethal world of the Monster Security Agency, where elite, supernatural bodyguards are trained to protect at all costs but never to fall in love. As Nine pivots from a cold retrieval to a frantic, blood-soaked rescue, the tension between his monstrous instincts and his protective devotion creates an explosive dynamic. The story masterfully weaves intense pack-dynamics with a gritty, high-stakes thriller atmosphere that keeps the pages turning.
Fans of paranormal romance will find a perfect blend of visceral action and deep emotional connection here. With a compelling found-family bond and a hero whose lethal nature is softened only by his intense loyalty, this tale proves that even a monster can find a reason to fight for a future.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
April 14, 2026
The book itself is a nice size as described, though it is a rated R I read it in one day very interesting the author wrote this story very well if your not afraid of spiders, plus xtra 2 blank pages in the back if you want to write or journal.Its very gripping story. )
May 22, 2026
The characters are charming, unusual, and fun. Made this old widow woman (79) smile. Love that there is a happy ending. This genre does not disappoint. More please.😀 )
November 26, 2024
I had to take a minute to figure out what I actually wanted to say after reading this book. The story itself is wonderful. It’s well written, the steamy scenes are well down-especially considering how incompatible the two seem in the bedroom, and there were scenes that made me chuckle but also made me actually cry. It was great. And Nine was amazing. Loved everything about him. His joy about finding a mate, his acceptance about the fact she was human, his care, his devotion, and his lack of...
April 29, 2024
I fully expected to be disgusted by the spider aspects of this book. (And don’t get me wrong, I was. The man didn’t even have a traditional mouth.) However, the male lead was the best thing about this novel. He was a bit naïve, but he loved the heroine so much it bordered on worship. He considered her perfect. I appreciated his honesty. Of the two, I found Sloane more disgusting. When the hero is saving her, she’s grossed out and is very vocal about it. I don’t know how he managed to overlook...
February 12, 2024
Wow. Just wow. So I’m going to start with spiders in RL scare the daylights out of me. But this book? Holy moly. I am so totally and completely, head over heels in love with this book! I literally could not put this book down even if I tried, which I did not even try to do. It was beautifully written and so effortless to be drawn into their story! Nia’n’an may be a scary spider but holy cow. He knocked my socks off. He is so passionate, sweet and spicy and he made it so easy to love him. He is...
