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Safeguard (Speakeasy) Kindle Edition

by Stephanie Rose (Author), Heart Eyes Press (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 492 ratings

Jilted. Living in a glorified closet. The world’s worst bar waitress. I just need to keep a roof over my head and make tuition payments until I can finish graduate school. Then my real life will start. But right now, long nights at the Speakeasy have me burning the candle at both ends and the wax melting all over my fingers.

When a bar manager offers me a job taking care of his adorable five-year-old daughter, it seems like the perfect solution. I get a quiet place to study. Matteo gets a reliable sitter.

There should be no complications. Except that I like my new boss a little too much. His gorgeous dark eyes humble me, and the long talks we share fill me up inside. I can’t possibly fall for him.

But the undeniable pull between us leads to a scorching kiss I can’t ignore or forget, and suddenly I’ve fallen for them both, father and daughter.

And now three hearts are at stake.

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Stephanie Rose grew up loving words and making up stories. Being able to share them with readers is her dream come true. This lifelong Bronx girl loves Starbucks, wine, and 80's rock. Her voice often gets mistaken for a Mob Wives trailer. She married her prom date and has a seven-year-old LEGO obsessed son. She believes there is nothing sexier than a good guy who loves with all his heart, and has made it her mission to bring as many as she can to the page.



Tim Paige is an audiobook narrator and voice actor who has worked on numerous projects ranging from bestselling books to video games and documentaries. Passionate about bringing stories to life, he believes that they're an opportunity to escape from reality (or to find a new lens with which to view it). Formerly a touring musician, he has played on some of the biggest stages in the world, including MTV's TRL. A husband and father, he is a bit obsessed with all things Disney and Marvel.

Being an audiobook narrator is literally Lessa Lamb's dream job. Seriously, she used to have actual dreams about it. When she was a kid, her mom used to read to her. Then she started listening to audiobooks. She never thought she could be one of those people, though, because she didn't have a big, fancy acting degree. What she did have, however, was an incredibly deep passion for listening to and analyzing the way people talk. Not just the way they communicate (by which she is also fascinated, and has studied extensively), but the way they actually speak. How do people's mouths form the words they say? Do they have an accent? If so, from where, and how can you tell? What makes some people's words sound different from others? What makes men's and women's voices different? In short, what makes people sound like themselves? The investigation of this fascination has taken Lessa all over the world, and led to countless hours of video reference study, discussions with linguists and speech pathologists, conversations with native speakers . . . the list goes on. When Lessa's cousin's wife started writing and self-publishing her books, she was let in on this whole world of self-made authors and narrators . . . and she started thinking that she might actually be able to do this thing she had dreamt of for so long. She started narrating and producing her audiobooks, and slowly built a small portfolio. But the big turning point came when she got fired from her job at the time (the nicest thing they could have done for her, honestly), and decided to pursue audiobook narration full-time. With the help of her stunningly supportive partner (and his master's degree in mechanical engineering), she embarked on her full-time narration adventure, and she eventually built a sound booth in their office. Lessa has now narrated more than thirty projects, and she honestly plans to do this work until she literally can no longer speak . . . which, if she's good to her vocal folds, she hopes to prolong until shortly before her ultimate demise. She imagines that to be a good few decades hence, so she's hoping there are hundreds more audiobooks in her future. Lessa's aim, always, is to read a story the way an author hears it in their own head. Her ultimate goal as a narrator is to render the content in so enthralling a manner that even its original creator becomes completely engrossed in listening to their own story. With that in mind, she hopes to transport every listener who encounters her work as fully as possible into the author's creative vision. It is Lessa's most sincere hope that her narration will transport you, too.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B095FQ8V1X
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Speakeasy
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    Stephanie Rose is an Amazon top 60 author. She's also a lifelong New Yorker, a wife, a mother, and a lover of all things chocolate. Her sweet spot is writing the nice guy who goes alpha for the woman he loves. In fact, the alpha cinnamon roll hero is her specialty.

    She married her prom date and her biggest fan is her teenage son who tries to offer book ideas in exchange for video games and LEGO.

    She spends her free time avoiding discarded LEGO and obsessing over what book to read or listen to next (audiobooks are her favorite!). Weight lifting is her happy place but she loves a good iced coffee or glass of wine and has never met a cookie that she didn’t like.

    Keep in touch with Stephanie by signing up for her newsletter at www.authorstephanierose.com or join Stephanie’s Rose Garden on Facebook.

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    Sarina Bowen's Heart Eyes Press will bring you 45 hand-picked contemporary romances in 2021! Each book is part of Sarina's World of True North. Try the Busy Bean series, or the stop by the new Speakeasy, or hang out with the Moo U hockey team. And don't miss the Vino & Veritas bar and bookstore. Each stand-alone romance is guaranteed to please.

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Customers find this book heartwarming and sweet, with a great second chance romance featuring strong attraction between Matteo and Melanie. The story receives positive feedback for its quality, with one customer describing it as a single dad/workplace read, and customers appreciate the excellent characters and all-the-feels experience. Customers praise the storytelling, with one noting its descriptive writing style, and they like the pacing, with one describing it as a perfect little trio.

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10 customers mention "Heartwarming"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, describing it as sweet and adorable, with one customer noting it brings a goofy smile to their face.

"...Safeguard is low on angst and drama but full of feels and romance which I have come to expect from Rose. Then add some smoking sexy times. Yup...." Read more

"...This love story is steamy and tender and full of hope. I am loving these stirring books set in Vermont and rooted in community." Read more

"...Beautiful, emotional story that will draw you in and capture your heart. These characters are so deserving of a happy ending." Read more

"...Kind of. Plus, there's Lauren. Lauren's adorable and smart and Melanie didn't want to mess anything up with her if things went sour with Matteo...." Read more

10 customers mention "Romance"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly appreciating the second chance storyline, with one customer highlighting the strong attraction between the main characters Matteo and Melanie.

"...Look no further, click on this story and be prepared for romance goodness. Recommendation: Buy it" Read more

"...This leads to a strong attraction between Matteo and Melanie and Matteo's daughter Lauren has also become entranced by Melanie's gift of treating..." Read more

"Slow burning romance. Melanie was a great heroine , she was letting nothing get in her way of her goals...." Read more

"...This book has everything you are looking for in a feel good romance! ✅Sexy single dad ✅Book loving princess heroine..." Read more

8 customers mention "Story quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers love the story of this book, with one customer describing it as a sweet single dad narrative.

"...Yup. I couldn’t ask for more. Safeguard is the perfect book if you need to escape for a couple of hours or more...." Read more

"What an amazing first read for me. The words of Stephanie Rose connected with my heart...." Read more

"...I enjoyed this single dad/workplace read and all the other fun characters from other Speakeasy reads." Read more

"...Matteo and Melanie have such a sweet and steamy story. I wasn't able to stop reading. I really enjoyed this book...." Read more

6 customers mention "Storytelling"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling in the book, with one customer highlighting its descriptive writing style and another appreciating the banter between characters.

"...Their dedication and determination is beautiful. Lauren is a smart and funny child, that makes me smile...." Read more

"...However, she does this in artful storytelling that I recognize them but don't feel i am missing out...." Read more

"A great addition to the Speakeasy series of True North...." Read more

"...I love this authors writing because it’s so descriptive that I could close my eyes and smell the spilled beer, imagine it was my fingers tracing..." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one specifically mentioning the great heroine and another noting the yummy hero.

"...Matteo and Melanie are both endearing characters that make a reader want to root for them. Their dedication and determination is beautiful...." Read more

"...Things I Loved: -Matteo is a yummy hero who is protective with a heart so big beneath his commanding presence. -..." Read more

"Slow burning romance. Melanie was a great heroine , she was letting nothing get in her way of her goals...." Read more

"...These characters have a depth that you don't always find in books. By the end of the story, I felt like I knew them well...." Read more

5 customers mention "Feel"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one describing it as a warm hug.

"...There’s no question about the chemistry. It’s palpable and tantalizing...." Read more

"...This love story is steamy and tender and full of hope. I am loving these stirring books set in Vermont and rooted in community." Read more

"...He’s strong and protective but he’s also gentle and kind...." Read more

"...If you need something to fill your soul with joy and HEA feels, you should definitely pick it up!" Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one mentioning it's a perfect little trio and another noting it's a great addition to the series.

"...Matteo, Melanie, and Lauren are just the perfect little trio...." Read more

"...These two needed each other and are great together. A really great second chance romance." Read more

"Good add to series..." Read more

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Sweet, sexy, and adorable
Oh holy guac, this book is sweet, sexy, and adorable. Matteo, Melanie, and Lauren are just the perfect little trio. I loved the banter, the sweet moments, and the heartwarming ending that left me with a big, goofy smile on my face. If you need something to fill your soul with joy and HEA feels, you should definitely pick it up!
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  • Malene_D
    5.0 out of 5 stars All the feels! A fabulous friends to lovers romance.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2021
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    When I found out that Safeguard was about a single father I was giddy as hell. One because I’m crazy about this trope and second because Stephanie Rose excels at writing about single parents . Just read Always You and After You. I absolutely adored those two books.

    In Safeguard though it’s about a single father. Matteo and what a wonderful man he is. Dreamy and most importantly a dedicated and loving father. Exploding ovaries. Check! Man how I fell hard and fast for that man.
    Melanie is just the woman for Matteo and it definitely works in her favor that they’re working side by side at the bar Speakeasy and also helps babysitting his amazing and hilarious daughter Lauren.
    There’s no question about the chemistry. It’s palpable and tantalizing. Every little look between the two of them or them being around one another only made it go from a flicker to a strong burn.
    Melanie and Matteo have to navigate through this new relationship with them both having experienced pain and loss in the past.

    There’s a treat for the readers who have read the Ocean Cove series. In particular No Reservations.
    After finishing Safeguard I can safely say that Stephanie Rose delivered on the single parent trope.
    Not only a smoking hot dad who loves his little girl but also a heroine who does too. Two mature characters who communicate when necessary and doesn’t hold back.
    Safeguard is low on angst and drama but full of feels and romance which I have come to expect from Rose. Then add some smoking sexy times. Yup. I couldn’t ask for more.
    Safeguard is the perfect book if you need to escape for a couple of hours or more. I fell head over heels for Matteo and Melanie.

    5 M&M stars
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  • DCStrickland
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love Makes It Real
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2021
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    Safeguard is a great addition to the World of True North. Matteo and Melanie are both endearing characters that make a reader want to root for them. Their dedication and determination is beautiful. Lauren is a smart and funny child, that makes me smile. Stephanie Rose writes thoughtful, character driven stories and Safeguard highlights this brilliantly. This love story is steamy and tender and full of hope. I am loving these stirring books set in Vermont and rooted in community.
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  • Karen Hulseman - MyOwnBookshelves
    5.0 out of 5 stars Single Dad Alert for your next read!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2021
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    Dear fellow romance reader,
    I am clearly a mood reader, and I stay in the racks with my favorite authors. There are lots of choices where authors branch out to write in another's universe. Truth bomb: I avoid them not because of the author I love, but lack of time to involve myself to read the original world ahead. BUT give me a blurb with a single dad, adorable daughter, heroine ready for a change, stir in should they/shouldn't they with a 1-click author AND COUNT ME IN.

    Rest assured, Stephanie Rose, drops in easter eggs from not only the world but her own stories. However, she does this in artful storytelling that I recognize them but don't feel i am missing out. Also instead of pull/push so often in the trope, the author weaves the theme as should/shouldn't. The readers recognize the hearts of the main characters are ready, and we readers get the deliciousness of watching the fall.

    Things I Loved:
    -Matteo is a yummy hero who is protective with a heart so big beneath his commanding presence.
    - Melanie is relatable heroine I love
    - Lauren is frickin adorable
    - Sexual tension gives into yes they should

    Things to consider:
    - this is where i give the warning “ its part of the series and best enjoyed yada yada” ahhh, not this time. Seriously, there are probably easte eggs I missed as not invested in the original world. The story has connections but is told in such a beautiful way to clearly stand on its own.

    Are you ready for a love story to enjoy and get lost in? Need to watch the family fall in love, root for the HEA, and just - enjoy? Look no further, click on this story and be prepared for romance goodness.

    Recommendation: Buy it
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2021
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    Some books are hard to put down and I finish them within a day or so. This book was not one of them.

    I never really got hooked on Matteo or Melanie. There are more memorable single dad/nanny workplace romances out there.

    Also, it seemed unrealistic for Matteo to pay Melanie $20/hour to nanny plus he still had a 2nd nanny plus all his own bills to pay. How much does the author think a small-town bar manager earns?
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  • D. Seymour
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful blend of friendship, love and the trials of a single parent & a struggling student
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2021
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    What an amazing first read for me. The words of Stephanie Rose connected with my heart.
    Melanie was determined to make it on her own - graduate school, an apartment the size of a closet and a job as a waitress in a bar that she has to figure out how to keep her eyes open for. It was going to take a miracle to keep up this pace.
    Matteo moved to Vermont to give his daughter the quiet country life. Raising a child on your own is tough but as a single dad and the father of a daughter presents a whole new set of issues. Most sitters are there to sit with and flirt with the handsome dad and not actually take care of his beautiful daughter.
    When Matteo and Melanie meet that first night at the bar they sense an instant attraction but thought it best to keep it all on the friendship level. When Melanie feels she can't keep up the pace of school and work, and Matteo needs a sitter more permanently, a mutually beneficial deal is struck. Melanie is now the sitter for Matteo. This leads to a strong attraction between Matteo and Melanie and Matteo's daughter Lauren has also become entranced by Melanie's gift of treating her in a loving and caring way.
    Beautiful, emotional story that will draw you in and capture your heart. These characters are so deserving of a happy ending.
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  • Jbrownhare
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good add to series
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2022
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    A great addition to the Speakeasy series of True North. I enjoyed this single dad/workplace read and all the other fun characters from other Speakeasy reads.
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  • Debbie
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book experience
    Reviewed in Australia on September 3, 2021
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    I just loved the storyline of two cautious people looking for a happy ever after. Matteo and Melanie were so hot from the beginning and it was so nice that Dom and Thea and the twins made an appearance. Just a beautiful read.
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  • D.S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Single Dad Perfection
    Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2025
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    Safeguard is the perfect single dad romance. With a young daughter to care for, Matteo doesn’t take much time for himself. Melanie is as gun-shy as she is intrigued- and with the way Matteo is? Who wouldn’t be!
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  • Debra McDonald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Slow burn
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2021
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    Matteo is the perfect single dad to the precocious Lauren. Melanie is just back in the area to finish off her study's to become a teacher. Both of them work at Speakeasy. From the get go it's obvious that these two belong together even if they take their time getting there. This only makes their story more special and the three of them are truly the perfect family. I absolutely love this book and it's perfect slow burn romance at its finest.
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  • Hanbarn
    3.0 out of 5 stars sweet read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2022
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    An enjoyable if somewhat sweet read about two people struggling to reconnect with the world. Add in a precocious child and friends who care. Good read
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