Her Protector: Steamy Romance Thriller Strangers To Lovers

by Leon M.A. Edwards

When Betrayal Sparks a Race Against Time

In a world where trust is as fragile as a whisper, Claire's seemingly perfect life shatters when she discovers her husband's devastating betrayal. As if the rug has been pulled from beneath her, Claire is left with a groundbreaking discovery—a cure for a notorious disease—that could alter the course of humanity.

How can she continue when everything feels broken?

Her research is her lifeline, her salvation, yet it is now encrypted in a code only she can decipher. With powerful forces driven by greed and ambition closing in, her very existence is threatened. They will stop at nothing to silence her and seize her life's work for their own sinister gains. Claire finds herself in a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the stakes are life and death.

Enter her only hope: a mysterious freelance protector with a shadowy past and a steely resolve to keep her safe. As the tension mounts and danger lurks around every corner, an unexpected passion ignites between them. Their chemistry is undeniable, a sizzling romance that adds both complication and comfort in the darkest of times. But will this newfound alliance be enough to outsmart those who will do anything to possess the cure?

With the clock ticking and the world hanging in the balance, Claire must decide.

Will her discovery be a beacon of hope for the masses or a weapon for the privileged few?

In this steamy, pulse-pounding thriller, face the ultimate question—will love be enough to save them both?

245 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 10, 2024

About the author

Embark on the Creative Odyssey of Leon M A Edwards

Discover the turbulent, inspiring journey of a man determined to redefine his destiny in a tale that shatters the boundaries between ambition and fulfillment. Leon M A Edwards, an unassuming accountant from Southampton, navigates the ebb and flow of a life that could belong to any one of us, yet it is imbued with dreams that push the limits of what we dare imagine for ourselves.

In the quiet town of Romsey, young Leon's story begins a stone's throw from where the Titanic once embarked, carrying its own dreams across the waves. From the mundane to the magnificent, witness the evolution of a career that leads Leon through the vast realms of finance, where transactions soar to dizzying heights. His world is one of thrilling numbers—each one a tightrope walked between risk and reward, reality and desire.

Drenched in deadlines and yearning for freedom, he dances with the tantalizing prospect of self-employment, confronting the all-consuming flames of burnout with jaunts to Canada and Egypt. Yet, amid the struggle, the seed of creativity yearns for sunlight.

Could the stark world of accountancy make room for the vibrancy of the stage?

Could an ordinary man step beyond the veil of obscurity into the floodlights of fame?

Fate presents a crossroad, and family life beckons—a balancing act more precarious than any ledger. The dream of acting, of living a multitude of lives on screen, clings like morning fog, yet the day's sun is relentless. In the quiet surrender, a new dream is sown: the dream of storytelling. Twisted plots of espionage and vibrant characters born not on celluloid, but on the page—this becomes Leon's new purpose, his salvation.

Embark with Leon M A Edwards as he pens the gripping adventures of Jane Knight: Rogue Officer, a character that defies genre, marrying the intrigue of spy thrillers with the depth of human emotion. This audacious turnaround from a man who defied expectations and breathed life into his visions will inspire you to believe in the power of reinvention. This isn't just a story; it’s a testament to the indomitable spirit within each of us—a heart-stopping leap into the unknown.

Whispers of Fate: A Symphony of Intrigue and Desire

Dive deep into a world where love is but a piece of a larger puzzle—a world where the stakes are as high as the intensity of the connection between two souls.

Prepare yourself for an experience that combines the thrills of a spine-chilling mystery with the heartbeats of a passionate romance. This is not just books; it's a journey where every emotion is heightened, and every twist is a new challenge for love to conquer. Step into the shadows of intrigue and witness romance reborn in the face of the unknown.

Reviews

[Emily Dickinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leon M A Edwards delivers a gripping ride from start to finish. Her Protector balances espionage, high speed chases, and a powerful cure at the center of a global storm. The action is taut and the stakes feel real. Claire’s transformation from betrayed wife to a fugitive heroine is convincing and empowering. A solid entry in the romantic thriller genre.

[John Steinbeck · Rating 5 out of 5]

What kept me turning pages wasn’t just the action, it was the chemistry. The slow burning attraction between Claire and her mysterious protector simmers beautifully. Edwards doesn't rush the romance, which makes the payoff even sweeter. It’s the perfect blend of vulnerability, passion, and survival.

[Edgar Allan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leon M A Edwards delivers a sizzling, high stakes thrill ride in Her Protector. Claire’s fight for her life, and the revolutionary cure she’s discovered is pulse pounding, but the simmering chemistry between her and her mysterious protector adds emotional depth. This isn't just a chase it’s a slow burn romance born from desperation and trust. Gripping and passionate.

[Henry David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claire is a layered heroine smart, resilient, betrayed, and dangerous in her own right. Edwards smartly centers her intellect, coding her research with complexity only she can crack. The male protector doesn’t overshadow her instead, their bond emerges from mutual strength. A thrilling narrative with a woman at its core, not in the margins.

[Marine Lefebvre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let’s be honest romantic suspense often flirts with cliche. But Her Protector somehow makes it work. The attraction between Claire and her guardian feels earned, not instant. The betrayal she suffers adds credibility to her wariness, and the ending doesn’t tie up everything in a neat bow, which I appreciate.

[F. Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

The medical innovation at the heart of Her Protector raises timely ethical issues. Should life saving research be open source or restricted Claire’s choice to code the cure mirrors real world debates on access and equity. Edwards doesn't shy away from portraying the pharma industry as predatory, which gives the novel socio political bite.

[Ralph Waldo · Rating 4 out of 5]

She didn’t trust me at first. Hell, I didn’t trust myself. But guarding Claire wasn’t just a job, it became a mission. One woman’s mind could change the world, and every bullet we dodged brought us closer to something real. I protected her body, but she uncovered my soul.

[Nathaniel Hawthorne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Claire encrypts her cure in code, I'm in. Edwards brings just enough realism to the tech aspects to make it believable without bogging the story down. As a reader who loves cybersecurity angles, this thriller touches on data protection, privacy, and digital espionage in a fresh way.

[Cécile Aubert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read it for the romance and stayed for the danger. The protector brooding, mysterious, and loyal gives serious bodyguard fantasy energy. Their relationship is a spark in a dark tunnel, building slowly and climaxing with intensity. This is about more than lust, it’s love forged in chaos.

[Ralph Ellison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beyond bullets and betrayal, this novel wrestles with deeper questions who gets to control life saving knowledge, What does justice look like in a corrupt world. Edwards frames love not just as comfort, but as a moral compass guiding Claire through an ethical minefield.

[Théo Marchand · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a masterclass in tempo. It kicks off with immediate tension and keeps the pressure high without overwhelming the reader. The romance develops in parallel with the danger, avoiding the pause the world for love trap. If you like your stories tight and taut, this is it.