Protecting What's Mine: A Forced Proximity Bodyguard Romance

Bound by duty. Driven by passion. Unstoppable in love. Ranger Cole is used to high-stakes missions, but babysitting a scientist's daughter for a week? That's a new kind of challenge. Tory's smart, sassy, and completely off-limits. From the moment Ranger locks eyes with her, the tension is undeniable—and not just because someone’s out to get her.Between late-night stakeouts and heated banter, keeping Tory safe starts feeling personal. And the more time they spend together, the more sparks fly. Until it’s not just Tory’s safety Ranger’s worried about, but his own heart. Can Ranger keep his emotions in check while protecting the one person he’s not supposed to fall for? Or will Tory prove to be the mission that changes everything?