Personal Protection

His job is to protect others, but can I trust him to look after my heart?

When I board the flight to Mexico, I can’t wait to leave my old corporate lifestyle behind. After a much-needed sabbatical, I plan to return home and open the coffee shop I’ve always wanted to.

Getting to know the strong, handsome stranger sitting next to me on my flight is an unexpected bonus. And so is our whirlwind holiday romance that leaves me breathless.

Brutus says he wants to continue things back in the real world, but I’m not sure he has room in his life for me, and I’m tired of settling for second best.

I recognize a workaholic when I see one because that used to be me. Brutus is the head of security for one of the country’s richest families, and I’m scared to fall hard for someone who may not be able to put me first.

But just when I’m beginning to trust my feelings, danger from my past comes looking for me. When Brutus steps in to protect me, I know I’m in trouble. Because now my heart is going to need protection as well…