I knew it was a risk venturing over to my new neighbor’s cabin during the storm.
After all, I barely knew him. All I’d learned from our chance meeting in the woods was that he was visiting the Adirondacks on a well-deserved vacation, he used to serve in the Army, and he was the most handsome man I’d ever seen.
The last part definitely made the whole knocking on a near-stranger’s door offering food and flashlights idea more appealing.
When he invited me inside, I nearly said no. But there was just something about Erik that told me I could trust him. That if I didn’t accept his offer, I’d end up regretting it.
Then four masked intruders stormed the cabin, with both of us in it. And nothing could have prepared me for what would come next.
I should have been able to defend myself from anything.
I used to be Special Forces, after all. Now, I work for one of the top private security companies in the country. But when Tatum’s life was threatened, I had no choice but to concede. To accept whatever was waiting for me after.
Waking up in the middle of the woods with an unconscious Tatum nearby wasn’t a promising start.
Finding out we’ve been dumped into the middle of a sinister game is even worse. A deadly game it’s clear we’re not supposed to survive.
But there’s no way I’m letting anything else happen to Tatum. I’m getting her out of here, no matter what it takes. And once we escape, I’m going to see her again. Because I’m not losing the first woman I could see a future with.
Guarded from Havoc has a wounded warrior hero, a brave and intelligent heroine, a team of former Green Berets, lots of action and danger, thrilling twists, forced proximity, and plenty of sweet and steamy moments. No cliffhangers and a happily-ever-after guaranteed! (Can be read as a standalone!)
Review by Twinsie Melinda
I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review. I am enjoying reading the Blade & Aarow series and learning so much about the teams. This one is about Erik he is taking a needed break from everything in a remote cabin. Tatum is looking for a new start isolated area taking care of cabins. Tatum decides to introduce herself to the new renter next door when all heck broke loose when there was an invasion and both woke up in the woods. Erik and Tatum are now in a fight for their lives. The team was able to rescue Erik and Tatum now the question is who took them and why. Tatum showed how strong she was while in the woods with Erik. Erik was determined to keep her safe making sure she was protected at all times. I absolutely love this team and Erik and Tatum. They all work together well and the team make Tatum feel like part of the family. I enjoyed seeing Erik and Tatum grow from strangers into their relationship. Both are stubborn and so independent but the way their relationship evolves is incredible. Erik was amazing the way he was with Tatum protecting her, understanding what she was dealing with in her mind after seeing everything she did. I loved seeing Tatum open herself up to Erik and the others. This book had me hooked from the moment the intruders came into the cabin until the end. There was so much action, intensity, and suspense. I was turning these pages wanting to know what was going to happen next, why things were happening, and who was behind everything all at the same time seeing this love story play out. Well done Gia Cobie Well done.
Gia Cobie is an award winning author living in upstate New York with her husband and small zoo of animals. She loves writing about protective heroes and the strong women they fall in love with.
In her spare time (when she has any!), Gia enjoys reading and spending time in the Adirondacks, and also has a weakness for reality romance shows, wine, and buying way too many books!
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