Dru Porter is a former Marine, an expert markswoman, and a black belt; none of which saved her from disaster on her last assignment. In order to rebuild her tarnished reputation, she's determined to find Gray's stalker and, since relationships between agents and clients are forbidden, avoid a romantic attachment between herself and the rugged football player with the mysterious past.
Yet every secret that leads Dru closer to the stalker also draws her closer to Gray. As the danger escalates, they'll survive only if they can learn to trust their lives-and their hearts-to one another. (copy of back cover)
I have followed Becky Wade's books every since I read her first novel, My Stubborn Heart. My Stubborn Heart is one of my favorites, so I always jump at the chance to review other titles by Ms. Wade. I'm acquainted with the other three in the Porter Family Series, and I was excited to read the conclusion, Dru's story. As always, Becky Wade's compelling characters and the details of her story kept me hooked. I enjoyed reading Her One and Only, and the bodyguard and stalker theme is one of my favorites.
Dru Porter is a very tough, very independent young woman who is an "Executive Protection Agent" for famous football star Gray Fowler. The humor involved in a young, attractive woman guarding a large football player was done very well. I laugh out loud in all Ms. Wade's books, and this was no exception.
I didn't expect to be able to relate to Dru very well though. She is an great marksman, a martial arts expert, and extremely fit and tough. I have shot a gun only once in my life, have never taken any kind of martial arts, and am not particularly fit (I'm not very diligent at exercising regularly...). Obviously, I had my doubts about Dru's tough image. I expected her to be a rough, unlikable feminist. However, I really grew to like her. I like how she says what she means. She is very honest, without being rude. I like how seriously she takes her responsibilities. I like the fact that she has dignity. She didn't put up with junk from Gray. And I really appreciate how she held to her principles. Even though she was in what must have been a very tempting position, she didn't lower her standards with Gray. She didn't do what he wanted her to do, because she knew it was wrong. That kind of example was very valuable, especially in this type of book.
Not that Gray was such a bad guy, either. But he was more of the redemption character. A lot of his internal struggle is the fight against his sin, especially alcoholism. He is also fighting against his past, and all this tension made him a very interesting character. One of my favorite parts of the book is Gray breaking his bad habits;specifically, drinking. It isn't easy and he doesn't enjoy it, but it is the right thing and he does it. Which is pretty realistic....few of us enjoy saying no to things that make us feel better. Even wrong things.
In these ways I felt like Her One and Only has some lessons to teach. I always love reading a Christian novel that has more than just fluff.
*I received a free copy of this book in order to review it.
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