The Protector's Temptation: A forbidden romance between a rugged ex-Navy SEAL and his daughter's best friend. He's a widowed Navy SEAL with a protective instinct. Maynard has always been the no-strings-attached kind of man. At nearly forty, he's a successful businessman, a devoted single father, and a man with women lining up for a spot in his bed. But when his daughter's best friend, Ruby, enters his life in a way he never expected, his world is turned upside down. Now, desire and duty are on a collision course. She's always played by the rules—until now. Ruby grew up in the shadow of her twin sister's death, sheltered and guilt-ridden. Her life has always been about following a predetermined path, never stepping out of line. But when a buried family secret surfaces, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to the one man she knows she shouldn't want—Maynard, her best friend's father. Now, danger is closing in, and love might be the only way to survive. As old enemies resurface and new threats emerge, Maynard must protect Ruby from forces that could destroy them both. But can he protect his heart from the powerful temptation she represents? And can Ruby find safety in the arms of the man who's both her savior and her greatest weakness? If you love age gap romance, steamy small-town romance, and protective alpha heroes, The Protector's Temptation is your next must-read. Get ready for a heart-pounding mix of passion, danger, and the irresistible pull of forbidden love.