: Upon his return, a misunderstanding leads Bryant to briefly believe Gia is with another man, causing further friction.
The book generally receives high praise from fans of the "low angst, high heat" genre: Protect You by Nichole Rose
: The protagonists must navigate their history and past hurts to find a future together. : Upon his return, a misunderstanding leads Bryant
: Reviewers from Amazon highlight the "sticky-sweet" nature of the story, the emotional ending, and the "phenomenal" chemistry between the leads. : Upon his return
: Features an older hero and a younger heroine.
As noted by readers on The StoryGraph and Goodreads , the book leans heavily into classic romance tropes:
: Centers on a Navy SEAL hero returning from deployment.