My Thoughts on this fun adventure romance...

This is an immensely enjoyable story. So many times I found myself laughing out loud.

Owin and Grimm where hilarious together. I enjoyed as they traveled together along their quest. And the ending was just perfect.

But what really helped elevate the story for me was the narration. Greg Boudreaux was a new narrator for me, but he was really good. I was so impressed with his performance, especially with several characters in the storyline.

After listening to this audiobook, not only would I love to listen to more of this narrator, but I'd love more from this new to me author. This series shows promise and l'd love to continue with it.

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I laughed the whole book

I wasn't sure what to expect with this book and loved it from beginning to end. The voice for both characters were perfect. I loved the hissy fits the prince would throw. This book is a quick and fun listen. I wish this author had more books like this one.

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5 Stars!

So, funny story, my husband and I were driving my daughter to her grandmother's house and I decided it would be a perfect time to pop in my earbuds and listen to The Prince and his Bedeviled Bodyguard. I’d read the story when it was first released but I couldn’t quite remember it (the perils of reading so many books in a short amount of time). Well, needless to say, neither I nor my unsuspecting family were prepared for the crazy laughter I could barely contain throughout the two-hour car trip. I was in pain from smiling so much and trying to smother my guffaws as I listened to Greg Boudreaux bring these wonderful characters and their story to life. It was one of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to in quite a while and not only because of the great story but also and largely due to Greg’s ability to become Owin and Grim.

Prince Owin, the adorable (but don’t let him hear you call him that) Prince of the Ocelot Shifters, is sent on a quest by King Alarick, the King of all the Shifters, to prove worthy of his title. If he fails his quest, he will be stripped of said title and powers deeming him a failure to his people. But of course, Prince Owin doesn't fear failing, he knows he's fabulous and he has absolutely no doubts about his abilities to prove he’s up to the task of ruling as Prince. Unfortunately, though, he has to put up with the exasperating bodyguard assigned to him.

Little does Owin know that Grimmwolf isn't just an annoying bodyguard hellbent on annoying him. Grimm is an Alpha wolf from a “long line of nobility”. Grimm’s mother is the Grimmwolf pack’s current Alpha and his father is actually the Prince of all wolf shifters. Grimm also seems to have a soft spot for the cute and grumpy Ocelot shifter he tiredly puts up with. Being at Owin's side throughout his quest, he’s watching and protecting him while his feelings just seem to grow stronger and deeper.

Owin and Grimm are so freaking cute together and even from the beginning when Owin spent every moment fighting against Grimm's very presence in his life, you could see and feel the chemistry between them. I could have listened to their story for hours more and laughed at how they just fit so well together.

Owin was bratty, arrogant, hilarious and frankly, a huge Pain In the A*# most of the time. Pretty much the stereotypical cat. I’ll admit this could potentially make him a tad unlikeable for some readers but as a whole, it fits this story perfectly. It made him funny and endearing and I don't think it was too hard to see he cared deeply for Grimm.

Grimm was much more balanced and immediately likable. He gave off the Alpha vibe but his attitude was quite laid back in comparison to what I generally think of when I think of Alpha wolves. He stayed true to who he was throughout the entire story and while his feelings were much more obvious than Owin's, it just added more to his charm.

In the end, The Prince and his Bedeviled Bodyguard is a super cute and irresistibly sweet take on the world of Shifters that will make you laugh out loud. Charlie has a way of creating stories impossible to put down. I love the unique world she’s created that combining paranormal and fantasy containing Shifters and Fae, magic and humans laying the groundwork for a new series. I definitely will be on the lookout for more books to follow and if Greg is narrating them I’m definitely scooping them up immediately. He was amazing!!

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Super cute story, amazing performance!

I’ve only read 2 novellas by this author…I know, I know I’m missing out on the Thirds series. But I’m on a major audiobook kick right now and I love Greg Boudreaux, so I was all in on this book!

The audio performance is amazing as always. Mr. Boudreaux does sassy prince better than anyone, but he also perfectly showed his vulnerable, cuddly side too. Then he flips right around and is alpha wolf personified with his portrayal of Grimm.

This is a fluffy, cute, sweet and quick read (or listen as it were) with very little angst. Their banter is entertaining and Grimm’s affection for Owin is super adorable. Owin’s personality is the very embodiment of every cat I’ve ever owned or known. I absolutely loved the ‘opposites attract’ theme with him and his wolf protector.

I’m excited for the rest of the series and really hope they continue to be performed by Mr. Boudreaux!

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Great read.

If you enjoy laughing this is the book to listen to. I laughed so hard with the way Owen was was written and portrayed by Greg. Lots of fluff. Looking forward to hearing the next one in the series.

SWEET SHALLOW TREAT

A cute, amusing lunchtime listen. A fun feel good read with no angst or drama.

The Prince and His Bedeviled Bodyguard

The Prince and the Bedeviled Bodyguard by Charlie Cochet
Paranormal Princess, book 1. M-M romance novella.

Prince Owin, Ocelot shifter prince. “I was fabulous.” He thinks his bodyguard, Grimm, a wolf shifter, smells like a wolf, “so gross”.
Very diva behavior.
And incredibly funny. Owin keeps hoping to get an annoyed response from Grimm, but all he gets is “that’s adorable” or similar.
Eventually the two go out on a quest where Owin learns he may not be as independent as he’d like and both learn that a little loving goes a long way in making everything better.

Entertaining, and quite a few laugh out loud moments of silliness. Not a deep plot at all but ends with a positive message which I loved.
Just lighthearted fun.

I listened to the audio version which made the humor contagious and delightful.

A good start

I love Charlie cochet series. So the start of this one did not disappoint. Also I am a big fan of Greg Boudreaux’s voice. This was a really great book. I will probably listen again soon!

Adorable

This was so funny and sweet. It was a good short story. I loved it.

Wonderful new series!!

As a huge fan of Charlie Cochet’s books, this new series had many of the features that made Ms Cochet books so amazing: wonderful characters, a brilliant and interesting plot and a sweet and endearing love story. Of course, with all the action, danger and mystery involved, Owin and Grimm needed to accept they were made for each other to gain more than a reign. And the amazing performance of Mr Boudreaux made this hilarious fairytale even better specially in the interactions between the main characters bringing them alive in a very unique way. Loved it!