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Bodyguards Books in Order

6 Books
2005 – 2007 Published
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01
To the Edge
To the Edge
2005
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02
To the Limit
To the Limit
2005
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03
To the Brink
To the Brink
2005
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04
Over the Line
Over the Line
2006
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05
Under the Wire
Under the Wire
2006
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06
Into the Dark
Into the Dark
2007
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The Recommended Reading Order

To fully appreciate the character arcs and the overarching plotlines of the Bodyguards series, you should read them in publication order. The chronological timeline matches the release dates, so following this path guarantees you won't spoil major events like rescue missions and team transitions.

  1. To the Edge (2005) – Nolan Garrett & Jillian Kincaid
  2. To the Limit (2005) – Eve Garrett & Mac McClain
  3. To the Brink (2006) – Ethan Garrett & Darcy Prescott
  4. Over the Line (2006) – Jase Wilson & Jane Perkins
  5. Under the Wire (2006) – Manny Ortega & Lily Campora
  6. Into the Dark (2007) – Dallas Garrett & Amy Walker

Why You Should Read in Order

Although each book features a standalone romance with a satisfying resolution, they are bound by the family dynamics of the Garrett clan at E.D.E.N. Securities, Inc. Reading the books sequentially allows you to watch the security firm evolve and see characters introduced in earlier books get their own stories. For instance, Amy Walker is introduced as a hostage in To the Brink (Book 3) before starring as the heroine of Into the Dark (Book 6), where her recovery and subsequent adventure form the core of the finale.

The Black Ops, Inc. Connection

The finale of the Bodyguards series, Into the Dark, acts as a direct bridge to Cindy Gerard’s highly popular spin-off series, Black Ops, Inc. (BOI). During Dallas and Amy's mission, we are introduced to operatives Gabriel "Gabe" Jones and Jenna McMillan. Their story immediately picks up in the first Black Ops, Inc. book, Show No Mercy. Reading the Bodyguards series first provides the essential backstory for these characters before they transition into the high-stakes world of BOI.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best order to read Cindy Gerard's Bodyguards series?

The best way to read the series is in publication order, starting with To the Edge and ending with Into the Dark. This allows you to follow the recurring characters and evolving team dynamics naturally.

QIs the Bodyguards series related to Black Ops, Inc.?

Yes! The final book in the Bodyguards series, Into the Dark, serves as a direct spin-off launchpad. It introduces Gabe Jones and Jenna McMillan, who become the main characters in the first Black Ops, Inc. novel, Show No Mercy.

QCan the Bodyguards books be read as standalones?

While each book features a self-contained romantic plot and mystery, they share a continuous timeline and recurring characters. Reading them out of order will spoil major character developments, especially Amy Walker's rescue and recovery arc.

QWho are the main members of E.D.E.N. Inc.?

E.D.E.N. Securities, Inc. was founded by Wes Garrett and is named after his children: Ethan, Dallas, Eve, and Nolan Garrett. They are joined by close associates and former military personnel like Jason "Jase" Wilson and Manolo "Manny" Ortega.

QWhere does the Bodyguards series take place?

The team is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, but their protective missions take them to international settings, including the jungles of the Philippines, Nicaragua, and Argentina.