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Hemlock’s life had finally evened out, steady—until Charlie Rose Cote sauntered into it. He should have known from the first kiss that she’d bring chaos, a roller coaster ride with no brakes and no one in control. One look at her, and he was in too deep. His brothers never failed to remind him of his terrible luck with women, urging him to cut his losses. Maybe they were right, or maybe, just maybe, his luck was finally turning.
CHARLIE
Charlie was craving a fresh start when she crossed paths with Hemlock. Everything about him screamed danger—his name, his smoldering dark eyes, that easy, reckless smile. Yet, she couldn’t help but fall, drawn into the storm that swirled around him. What started as a spark of curiosity quickly ignited into something she couldn’t resist, no matter how many warning signs flashed in her mind.
Roux Cantrell resides in Hammond LA, a cozy college town with her husband. Juggling a full time job as a stylist, a growing family, Roux manages to throw some pretty outlandish Halloween parties where the attendees must adorn a costume to gain entrance and she even manages one motorcycle trip on her Harley once a year.
Her love of books started when she was very young and has never wavered. Years past she didn't have the time to write with a growing family, now with the kids grown and out of the house she writes her own adventures.
A.L. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad.
If she's not writing, you can find her hanging out by the pool with her family, sipping cocktails with her friends, or of course with her nose buried in a book.
I’m Elijah Rhodes top-tier Guardian Security agent. We protect the world’s power players: heads of state, royalty, A-listers. The elite.
I didn’t grow up with much, and nothing came easy. My time in Special Ops hardened me, gave me purpose, and left me with a black heart. I took the missions no one else would. Still do.
My rules are simple:
No long-term assignments.
No repeats.
No attachments.
Keep it professional. Keep it distant.
It’s how I’ve survived. Until her.
Dr. Danielle Sinclair is brilliant, beautiful, off-limits. I protected her, then did what I always do. I walked away.
Now, a year later, tragedy strikes. Dani’s life is in danger, and every instinct in me demands I break my own rules to keep her safe.
Some lines shouldn’t be crossed.
Some rules were made to be broken.
I’ll protect Dani with my life, but I can’t give her a heart I don’t have.
Have you been Aleatha’d?
DEFENDING LOVE is a steamy, high-stakes, standalone romantic suspense with bodyguard vibes, second chances, and all the feels—set in the same world as the Sinclair Duet.
Ms. Romig is, in my opinion, the QUEEN of emotionally engaging romantic suspense storytelling. Every word has purpose, every action taken by a character is intentional, and every scene is written to perfection to capture, hold, and engage the reader mind, body, and heart/emotionally.
Dani and Eli are reunited in this gripping, action-packed romance with steamy scenes, and suspenseful mystery that is unraveled layer by layer until we reach the ultimate HEA for these two beautiful characters.
If you haven't been Aleatha'd yet then THIS is the book you NEED! One-click now to feel all the feels.
If you're a fan of steamy romantic suspense with a high-octane mix of danger, second chances, and emotional depth, Defending Love delivers all that—and then some.
Told from the guarded perspective of Elijah Rhodes, a top-tier Guardian Security agent, this story drops you headfirst into a world where power, danger, and desire collide. Elijah lives by strict rules: no long-term assignments, no repeats, no attachments. It’s how he’s survived both his brutal past and the emotional cost of his job. That is, until Dr. Danielle Sinclair—brilliant, beautiful, and completely off-limits—shatters those rules.
What starts as a professional protection detail becomes something more, something deeper, until Eli does what he always does: walks away. But fate—and danger—has other plans. When Dani’s life is threatened a year later, Eli returns, torn between duty and a desire he can't deny.
Aleatha Romig masterfully blends fast-paced action with emotionally charged romance, creating a story that keeps your pulse racing in more ways than one. Elijah and Dani’s chemistry is explosive, their backstory is heart-wrenching.
What I loved: Eli’s emotional journey from stoic protector to vulnerable man is written with nuance and authenticity. Dani is more than a damsel in distress—she’s smart, self-aware, and carries her own emotional scars. The suspense is genuinely gripping, with enough twists to keep you flipping pages late into the night.
A perfect read if you enjoy: Alpha protectors with tortured pasts Second-chance romance High-stakes action mixed with emotional healing The sizzling push-pull between desire and duty
Final thoughts: Aleatha Romig knows how to tug on the heartstrings while turning up the heat. If you’ve read the Sinclair Duet, you’ll love revisiting this world. If not, Defending Love stands strong on its own.
Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Together with her high-school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years, they've raised three children. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns or her new lighter side, she likes to spend her time with her family and friends. Her pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams!
With all my best mates settled down, I'm the last single man standing. Of course, the one woman to spark my interest is the only one in Scotland who seems immune to my charm. Dr. Saoirse MacGregor is brilliant, beautiful, and decided she hated me at first sight.
When her friend goes missing on a research expedition, Saoirse turns to us at Out of Bound Scotland for help. With my military training, I'm the best tracker we've got, so she agrees to an uneasy alliance—as long as I take her along for the search.
But the Highlands hold dangerous secrets, and what starts as a search and rescue quickly becomes something far more treacherous. Forced to rely on each other to survive, the walls between us begin to crumble. Turns out the posh vet I've been clashing with for months has depths I never imagined.
I'll do whatever it takes to protect her. But the real surprise of this enemies-to-lovers journey? She might be the one saving me.
Beneath Highland Stars is a forced proximity, enemies to lovers, woman in trouble, small town Scottish contemporary romance, featuring a retired military dog who's gonna steal your heart.
Kait Nolan is a USA Today best selling, RITA® Award-winning Mississippi author who calls everyone sugar, honey, or darlin', and can wield a 'Bless your heart' like a Snuggie or a saber, depending on requirements. She believes in love, laughter, and that tacos are the world's most perfect food. When she's not writing, reading, or wrangling family (both the two-legged and the four-), you can find her obsessively watching The Great British Bake Off.
HEMLOCK
Roux Cantrell resides in Hammond LA, a cozy college town with her husband. Juggling a full time job as a stylist, a growing family, Roux manages to throw some pretty outlandish Halloween parties where the attendees must adorn a costume to gain entrance and she even manages one motorcycle trip on her Harley once a year.
