Two wounded hearts. Two people who’d given up on love. And a chance meeting that brought them together.
When we met during a storm, I was struck by her bravery.
Afterwards, when Melissa told me who she was, I could tell she was expecting me to judge her.
But how could I when I knew all too well the pain she’d gone through, and how it could make you think of doing things you’d otherwise never consider?
On top of that, I just liked her. That’s why I gave her my number. And that’s why, when she calls me from the other side of the country, hurt and in trouble, I don’t think twice about going to help her.
I wasn’t sure I deserved his help. But I asked for it anyway.
After a violent attack, I didn’t know where else to turn. Not to my parents, who’d I’d already put through enough. Not to the so-called friends who turned their backs on me.
When I called Tyler, I half expected him to refuse me. But he didn’t. Instead, he dropped everything to come to my side.
I suppose I shouldn’t have been surprised that the wounded warrior I met during a storm would insist on protecting me. Instead, the surprise was falling in love with him.
Protected from Torment is the story of two wounded people who gave up on love, only to find it again when they least expect it. It features a wounded warrior hero and a heroine searching for redemption, a team of Army veterans, found family, forced proximity, thrilling twists, and a guaranteed HEA. Can be read as a standalone.
Trigger Warning: mention of prior PL (not in book)
Twinsie Melinda
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
A chance meeting brings Melissa and Tyler together when they both stop to help people involved in an accident during a storm. I loved when Melissa nicknamed Tyler “the handsome, bossy, good Samaritan”. As they wait out the storm at a hotel, Tyler and Melissa have a chance to get to know each other. When Tyler learns who Melissa really is, she expects him to run for the hills. Instead, she is surprised when he not only stays but doesn’t judge her for her past.
When Melissa finds herself in danger after an attack she calls Tyler. Tyler doesn’t hesitate and comes running to help her. I absolutely love that, despite Melissa’s past, the guys of Blade and Arrow and their women never hold it against her. They do whatever it takes to protect her and make sure she knows they want her there.
Both Melissa and Tyler have trauma they are working through and neither believes they could ever be loved. I enjoyed the watching these two help each other face their past and find their way toward each other. Absolutely loved Tayer’s protectiveness over Melissa. Seeing him defend her when a teammate questioned her was heartwarming.
I have to say the twists and turns in this story kept me fully invested and needing to know what was going to happen next. I also loved the ending of this story although it is hard to see a series end this was a great one.
A couple of my favorite quotes:
“I know what my teammates-and also my best friends – would say. They’d tell me to follow my gut. That if I’m feeling something for Melissa, I should be open to it.” ~Tyler
“I love seeing you in my clothes,” he said, with a proprietary gleam in his eyes. “Anything you want to wear of mine, it’s yours.” ~Tyler.
Gia Cobie is an award-winning and Amazon best-selling author living in upstate New York with her husband and pets. In her spare time, Gia enjoys reading and spending time in the Adirondacks, and also has a soft spot for reality romance shows and buying too many books. Gia loves writing about protective heroes and strong heroines who always find their much-deserved happy endings.
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