Protecting Sam: Small Town Protector Romance (Sanctuary Book 1)

Name: Protecting Sam: Small Town Protector Romance (Sanctuary Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (2628 reviews)
Author: Abbie Zanders

by Abbie Zanders

Thriller Dark Romance

4.5 (2,628)

4.5 stars from 2,628 reviews. Top 74% of Thriller books we track.

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Protective Instinct

Perfect for you if...

You love military romance with real emotional weight, where the hero's past haunts him as much as the heroine's present danger
You're drawn to small-town settings where neighbours-to-lovers has genuine stakes and the protective dynamic feels earned rather than forced
You want a thriller backbone in your romance: suspense that actually threatens the relationship, not just the external plot

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your romance light and breezy without trauma, PTSD, or the darker edges of military life woven into the story
You're looking for a fast-paced stalker thriller where the romance is secondary; this balances both equally
You need insta-love without any resistance or emotional baggage slowing down the relationship development

About this book

Steve "Smoke" Tannen, a former Navy SEAL with 12 years of service, leaves active duty after a traumatic mission. He transitions to civilian life and takes a job supporting veterans. His new neighbor, Samantha Applehoff, catches his attention—her cautious demeanor triggers his protective instincts. Samantha is focused on opening a coffee and bake shop, but she feels constantly watched. Someone has been leaving gifts in her locked apartment, and she cannot determine whether her quiet, courteous neighbor is easing her anxiety or intensifying it. Their attraction is immediate and their connection is genuine. However, when Samantha's fears become real threats, Smoke must act decisively to protect her—with potentially serious consequences for their relationship.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 50% off peak. Price has dropped 7 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 271 days.

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Currently around #45K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 36% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 2,628 reviews

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