Defensive Action (Protectors at Heart Book 1)

Name: Defensive Action (Protectors at Heart Book 1)
Price: 5.46 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (76 reviews)
Author: Kernan, Jenna

by Kernan, Jenna

Romance Thriller

4.6 (76)

4.6 stars from 76 reviews

230 pages~3.8 hr readPublished by Harlequin Intrigue

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Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy high-stakes romantic tension where both characters actually need each other to survive, not just want each other.
You like contemporary romance with action sequences that feel real and grounded in tradecraft rather than fantasy.
You appreciate shorter books that move fast and don't waste time on subplot filler.

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You prefer slow-burn romance where the couple has time to develop feelings before the danger kicks in.
You want paranormal elements or dystopian worldbuilding alongside your romance plot.
You need detailed worldbuilding or extensive character backstories to get invested.

About this book

A CIA agent and an I.T. expert must work together despite their opposing natures. Ryan Carr's assignment involves delivering classified intelligence, but circumstances force him to protect Haley Nobel, an I.T. expert who intervened during a firefight. As gunfire erupts around them, Ryan and Haley are compelled to depend on each other and their instincts to survive. With both their lives at risk, they must determine whether their best chance at survival lies in complete commitment to one another.

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