Graham Hammond has his hands full raising his eight-year-old daughter and keeping Alaska’s wilderness safe. The last thing he needs is another nanny who’ll leave them both heartbroken. But when Naomi Reed arrives at his cabin door, all his protective walls crumble. With her wild curls and haunted eyes, she awakens something primal in him—a need to claim and protect.
Naomi is desperate for a fresh start, and Alaska seems like the perfect place to hide. She never expected to find a gruff ranger and his adorable daughter stealing her heart. As she settles into their cozy cabin life, Naomi dares to dream of a future filled with love and safety.
But when her violent ex-husband tracks her down, Naomi must choose: run to protect the family she’s grown to love, or stay and fight for the happiness she never thought she deserved.
With danger closing in and passion igniting between them, Graham will do whatever it takes to keep Naomi safe. Because some things are worth protecting—and Naomi is his to defend.
A steamy, emotional romance featuring a strong but tender-hearted ranger, a brave heroine finding her strength, and the healing power of family. This short, sweet instalove story proves that true protection comes from the heart, and that sometimes the safest place to land is in the arms of someone who sees your worth.
Content Warning: Contains references to past domestic abuse, steamy scenes, and a brooding ranger who’ll stop at nothing to protect what’s his.
