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Fierce Protector
Ex-Navy SEAL, Zachary Norcross, is a wounded man. Not only is he recovering from injuries suffered in an explosion on a frigid mountain in Afghanistan that killed his comrade, he's also struggling to get over the shock of his wife leaving him for another man. Following his discharge, Zack settles back in his rural Texas hometown where he begins to put the shattered pieces of his life back together.
Evaline Montgomery is a woman on the run from a dark past. She pulled up stakes in the dead of night, leaving Chicago and a world of danger and suspicion behind her for good. Eva doesn't stop until she reaches Texas, where she stays with childhood friends in the hopes of making a fresh start once and for all.
Things are off to a good start after Eva accepts a job making pastries at the local cafe. Zack is settling in, too, painstakingly restoring his family's estate to its former glory when he's not training and competing in the local MMA circuit. When Zack and Eva are introduced by mutual friends, they form an immediate connection and the sparks kindle a heat they can't deny.
"Rural Texas has never been this sexy." ~ MichaelBeas
"Between the strong characters, fast but simple dialogue, and buildup of action, Fierce Protector turns out to be much more than an ex-SEAL and a damsel in distress in Texas. So much more." ~ Readers Favorite
"Fierce Protector creates a world of thrills and suspense as our hero finds himself up against the mob, crooked cops and mysterious pasts that intrude on the present." ~ MGagnon
Evaline Montgomery is a woman on the run from a dark past. She pulled up stakes in the dead of night, leaving Chicago and a world of danger and suspicion behind her for good. Eva doesn't stop until she reaches Texas, where she stays with childhood friends in the hopes of making a fresh start once and for all.
Things are off to a good start after Eva accepts a job making pastries at the local cafe. Zack is settling in, too, painstakingly restoring his family's estate to its former glory when he's not training and competing in the local MMA circuit. When Zack and Eva are introduced by mutual friends, they form an immediate connection and the sparks kindle a heat they can't deny.
"Rural Texas has never been this sexy." ~ MichaelBeas
"Between the strong characters, fast but simple dialogue, and buildup of action, Fierce Protector turns out to be much more than an ex-SEAL and a damsel in distress in Texas. So much more." ~ Readers Favorite
"Fierce Protector creates a world of thrills and suspense as our hero finds himself up against the mob, crooked cops and mysterious pasts that intrude on the present." ~ MGagnon
125 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2014
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About the author
Janine Kane
8 books3 followersJanine Kane was born and raised around the arctic plains of northern Minnesota. As a child she dreamed of becoming an archaeologist, but her plan changed a few years later when, during an excavation of her sister’s belongings, she uncovered a treasure of Harlequin Romance books and found her true calling.
She spent almost a decade in the medical field, but her heart ached to write. She finally surrendered and several years later, she has carved a niche for herself in her favorite genre. Janine’s passion for depicting strong and capable heroines is evident in the novels she has published. Her most recent release is the first installment in the Hard to Handle trilogy, “Fierce Protector”. Look for the second installment, “Fierce Defender,” late 2014.
Janine makes her home in Minnesota with her husband and two furry feline friends; Mish and Mash. When Janine isn’t breathing life into her characters, she is reading her favorite author’s newest release, cheering for her beloved Minnesota Twins, or hiking the nature trails along the shores of gorgeous Lake Superior.
She loves hearing from her fans and invites them to visit her at: www.twitter.com/janinekanebooks and www.goodreads.com/JanineKane and janinekane88@hotmail.com
She spent almost a decade in the medical field, but her heart ached to write. She finally surrendered and several years later, she has carved a niche for herself in her favorite genre. Janine’s passion for depicting strong and capable heroines is evident in the novels she has published. Her most recent release is the first installment in the Hard to Handle trilogy, “Fierce Protector”. Look for the second installment, “Fierce Defender,” late 2014.
Janine makes her home in Minnesota with her husband and two furry feline friends; Mish and Mash. When Janine isn’t breathing life into her characters, she is reading her favorite author’s newest release, cheering for her beloved Minnesota Twins, or hiking the nature trails along the shores of gorgeous Lake Superior.
She loves hearing from her fans and invites them to visit her at: www.twitter.com/janinekanebooks and www.goodreads.com/JanineKane and janinekane88@hotmail.com
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March 29, 2014
If you like your heroes to be military veterans and if you like your heroines strong, you'll really like this. Even if those things don't matter to you very much, any contemporary romance fan will fall in love with the storyline.
My favorite part of all was the dialogue. It's just plain Awesome. This author really knows how to reveal a character without back story, description, or a bunch of exposition. The banter between the stars in this book creates very life-like and believable characters you can relate to. While I liked the main characters, Eva's friends Trish and Tyler really stole my heart. They are the couple you love to hate! Fun, loving, real.
My second favorite part was the setting. A small Texan town where the locals gather regularly at a bakery/coffee shop and everyone tells it like it is. I loved that our hero lived in house with a name; a home his ancestors built a couple of centuries ago and which he painstakingly renovated.
My last favorite part was Eva's strength. She has serious personal issues but never comes across as a weakling. No whining. No poor me. She stands, and she deals. What's not to love?
Don't hesitate to pick up this book. A perfect weekend or beach read!
My favorite part of all was the dialogue. It's just plain Awesome. This author really knows how to reveal a character without back story, description, or a bunch of exposition. The banter between the stars in this book creates very life-like and believable characters you can relate to. While I liked the main characters, Eva's friends Trish and Tyler really stole my heart. They are the couple you love to hate! Fun, loving, real.
My second favorite part was the setting. A small Texan town where the locals gather regularly at a bakery/coffee shop and everyone tells it like it is. I loved that our hero lived in house with a name; a home his ancestors built a couple of centuries ago and which he painstakingly renovated.
My last favorite part was Eva's strength. She has serious personal issues but never comes across as a weakling. No whining. No poor me. She stands, and she deals. What's not to love?
Don't hesitate to pick up this book. A perfect weekend or beach read!
April 4, 2015
Zach Norcross is an ex-Navy Seal who left service after being wounded. He returned to his home in Texas to make a life as a civilian. He meets a newcomer to their sleepy little town named Eva. He is immediately intrigued by her, and when she finds herself in trouble he is determined to protect her.
I liked Zach; after all what is not to like about a sexy hero? He is an honorable man, down to earth, and he is intelligent. In other words, he is the total package. Eva Montgomery has not had an easy life. What I admired about her is that she takes charge of her life to make it better.
I had mixed feelings about Fierce Protector. I liked the story's setting in a quiet Texas town. Kane did a very good job of establishing very personal relationships between the characters. Their interactions felt very realistic. Even though there was a good plot, and interesting storyline the pace of the book seemed to drag a little. Although my feelings were mixed on this particular book I am not writing of the series, because I do see great potential. With that being said I will gladly read more from Kane.
**Reviewed by Teresa D. for ThatsErotica.com**
February 10, 2014
Zachary Norcross hasn’t got much to live for. Stationed in frigid Afghanistan mountains, spending more time watching sheep graze than finding terrorists, his wife decides to leave him and move in with a “friend”. After his tour has ended and he returns stateside, his ordeal is far from over. Finding a new lease on life with a love named Eva, soon has Zachary getting much more than he bargained for. In Fierce Protector, Janine Kane creates a perfect blend of action, erotica, romance, and crime thriller. There’s more than meet the eye to Eva, and Zachary quickly finds himself embroiled in it all, protecting her in order to keep her alive. Fierce Protector creates a world of thrills and suspense as our hero finds himself up against the mob, crooked cops, and mysterious pasts that intrude on the present.”
August 11, 2014
I’m a sucker for a wounded hero and a damsel in distress storyline. A retired Navy SEAL injured in Afghanistan, Zachary Norcross returns to his hometown in Texas a hero, but bearing physical injuries from combat and carrying a boatload of survivor’s guilt. He is the epitome of a wounded hero. He’s intense, smart, strong, protective and caring. Unfortunately, while he was able to save Eva from her problems, he wasn’t enough to save this book for me.
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