Bold and Protective
(2025)(The fourth book in the Aspenbrook Protective Heroes series)
A novel by Ivy Noir
Can two people with their lives set on different paths find common ground in a spark neither of them saw coming? In the heart of Aspenbrook, a fierce lawyer and a protective, no-nonsense man are about to realize that the intense chemistry between them is the one thing they’ve both been holding back from—until now.
‘I don’t need you to tell me what I want.’
‘Maybe not. But I’m getting very close to guessing what you need.’
Ben
She’s all sharp edges, hiding behind that lawyer façade, but I see the fire in her eyes.
She’s got this power, this control, but I can feel her need for release, for someone to take charge.
I won’t force her, but I’ll show her that the best kind of control is the kind that lets go.
I’m not just here to challenge her—I'm here to make her feel safe enough to let herself burn, to be free with me.
Katherine
Ben’s everything I wasn’t looking for, but everything I need.
He’s steady, in control, and damn, his touch... it makes me feel like I’m melting into him.
I’ve fought so hard to keep it all together, to be the one who doesn’t need anyone.
But with him, I’m starting to wonder if letting go, just once, might be the most freeing thing I’ve ever done.
He’s got a way of making me want things I never expected to need.
"Bold and Protective" is the fourth book in the Aspenbrook Protective Heroes series. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone, you won’t want to miss the rest of the series! Each book features a new alpha hero, a heart-pounding love story, and a satisfying happily-ever-after.
Genre: Romance
‘I don’t need you to tell me what I want.’
‘Maybe not. But I’m getting very close to guessing what you need.’
Ben
She’s all sharp edges, hiding behind that lawyer façade, but I see the fire in her eyes.
She’s got this power, this control, but I can feel her need for release, for someone to take charge.
I won’t force her, but I’ll show her that the best kind of control is the kind that lets go.
I’m not just here to challenge her—I'm here to make her feel safe enough to let herself burn, to be free with me.
Katherine
Ben’s everything I wasn’t looking for, but everything I need.
He’s steady, in control, and damn, his touch... it makes me feel like I’m melting into him.
I’ve fought so hard to keep it all together, to be the one who doesn’t need anyone.
But with him, I’m starting to wonder if letting go, just once, might be the most freeing thing I’ve ever done.
He’s got a way of making me want things I never expected to need.
"Bold and Protective" is the fourth book in the Aspenbrook Protective Heroes series. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone, you won’t want to miss the rest of the series! Each book features a new alpha hero, a heart-pounding love story, and a satisfying happily-ever-after.
Genre: Romance
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