Protected

A passion to live forand to die forin the RITA-winning series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Elisabeth Naughton.

Up-and-coming designer Kelsey McClane is on the cusp of success. Recently divorced, she should be enjoying her newfound freedom and glamorous future. Instead, shes living in fear of the past. When she returns home to Portland on a press tour, danger creeps closer than ever. As threatening messages from her bitter ex-husband leave her vulnerable, a new man in her life makes her feel protected.

Former Army Ranger turned security professional Hunter ODonnell is hired to guard Kelsey. When a shattering explosion rocks her world, Kelseys ex is the prime suspect, but Hunter speculates theres more to the situation than Kelseys letting on. Intent on keeping her safe, he delves into Kelseys past. As the two work together to unmask her stalkers identity, a fire ignites between them that they both struggle to contain.

While the investigation proceeds, it draws them closer not only to each other but also to a lethal plot thats been in the works behind their backs. And with each new secret unveiled, its not just temptation putting them at riskits a madman who will not stop until Kelsey is dead.