Billionaire Protector

The Secret Billionaires #6

by Melanie Knight

Sarah Harmony Creek Sheriff, former town criminal (possibly), purveyor of secrets (definitely)

After a rough childhood, Sarah fought her way to become Harmony Creek’s top cop. She hides the secrets of her past, forging the future she’s always desired. Exploring the scene of an arson late one night, she spies a shadowy figure prowling the darkness. Just as she’s about to arrest him…

He captures her instead.

Cole Harmony Creek Deputy, son of former sheriff, military hero

After a life-changing stint in the military, Cole Carter is back home and ready to jump into his new law enforcement career. He’s already catching criminals his first night on the job when he finds a trespasser. He’s not at all surprised when he discovers it’s his childhood nemesis a.k.a. former town crook. Only, she’s not actually a criminal.

She’s his new boss.

Now he’s working under her, discovering an entirely new woman from the girl he knew. Every moment reveals a new truth, as the attraction he once thought gone is back and growing. She might be in charge, but he’s not giving up control.

He’s going to discover every secret… and why she affects him so much.

Genres: Romance

316 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2025

Reviews

[Lottie Hildenbrand · Rating 4 out of 5]

Billionaire Protector

I really enjoyed this book. Lots of laughs and emotion. Fairly low spice level, good romance but not explicit sex. I liked the characters and the plot; there was romance, action and suspense and the story really held my attention well. The ending was a little cheesy, but similar to a Hallmark movie. My main disappointment in this book was too many typos and errors that were a bit annoying and distracted from the storyline.

[SaraB · Rating 2 out of 5]

No me gusta este héroe. Demasiado perfecto, y no en el sentido bueno. Es un imbécil, mimado y pomposo. Acosó a la heroína toda su vida como si fuera juez y verdugo (incluso la encerró en un armario de mantenimiento como castigo), y nunca se paró siquiera a pensar en por qué una adolescente (sin madre, además, debo añadir) cometería tantos supuestos delitos. Se supone que es romántico que siempre fuera su caballero de brillante armadura incluso cuando la creía culpable de todo, pero no suena bonito, ni es romántico. La mayor herida que debería haber tenido esta protagonista es emocional, no solo porque después la abandonó (para estar tan obsesionado con protegerla, no tuvo problemas para darle una patada en cuanto se graduó y no volver hasta una década después, y ni siquiera por ella), sino porque nunca la cuidó realmente, era simplemente un niño bueno, pomposo y soberbio, regañándola y culpándola hasta por las tormentas y los ciclones. Cualquier persona, y digo cualquier persona y eso incluye a adolescentes, se hubiera dado cuenta de que no era un comportamiento normal el de ella, que tenía que estar teniendo problemas en casa, algo... O al menos, ya que la conocía desde hace tanto tiempo, alguna vez dudado, alguna vez haber visto ALGO bueno y DECENTE en ella... Pero no, estaba demasiado centrado en sí mismo y en la idea de ser perfecto. Ugh, no lo soporto, más que nada porque de adulto era igual, pasaron más de 10 años y volvió al pueblo, y en cuanto la vio y se enteró de qué puesto ocupaba, decidió que era imposible que fuera una buena ciudadana debido a su historial... Qué clase de policía, qué clase de adulto, de persona, nuo puede ver que una persona que tuvo un comienzo de vida difícil tiene derecho también a cambiar? A mejorar, a aspirar a ser más que un delincuente? Este tipo no sería el tipo de policía y hombre que ve a un adolescente robando y considera que quizás no tiene para comer porque tiene una madre o un padre adicto, no considera ser un pilar fundamental en la vida de un niño, un motor de impulso de cambio en la vida de una persona sufriendo carencias en la vida... No, él sería el tipo de hombre y policía que lo mandaría a un reformatorio y 20 años después todavía recordaría a esa "escoria de la sociedad" y no la querría cerca de si hija o de la caja de su negocio, incluso si le dicen que esa persona pudo vencer las dificultades de su crianza y entorno, sabiendo que tenía tanto derecho como pomposos soberbios como este protagonista de ser buenas personas.

Mucho texto, lo sé, sobre todo para un librito tonto que se supone que es para relajarse un rato, pero realmente me indignó demasiado cómo se abordó todo. Definitivamente este protagonista va a mi lista de los peores protagonistas que leí una vez. Basura.


pd: Encima cuando la protagonista señala a uno de sus amigos de la secundaria como el posible culpable del crimen, este tipejo dicr "es imposible, él nunca haría eso, yo lo conozco", PERO NO TENÍA PROBLEMAS PARA PENSAR EN ELLA COMO LA POSIBLE CRIMINAL!! Si no hubiera sido porque era un acosador insoportable husmeando en los asuntos de ella, no se hubiera enterado de la verdad sobre su pasado delictivo, esto quiere decir que no cambió de opinión porque se diera cuenta de que ella era una mañdita persona buena y decente, sino porque literalmente vio las pruebas y se las dijo el ex sheriff también. Dios mio, no lo soportoooooOOOOO

[Asulley4785 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intense, Passionate, and Utterly Addictive!
Billionaire Protector by Melanie Knight is the kind of romantic suspense that grabs you from the very first page and doesn’t let go. The chemistry between the characters is electric, but what really stands out is the emotional depth and the danger that constantly lurks beneath the surface.
The billionaire hero is everything you want in a protector—strong, brooding, and fiercely loyal—but he’s also layered with vulnerability that makes you fall for him even harder. The heroine is equally compelling: smart, resilient, and unafraid to stand her ground even when the stakes are high. Together, they ignite a love story that’s equal parts tender and thrilling.
Knight balances the heat and the suspense perfectly. Every twist keeps you guessing, and every romantic moment feels earned. By the time I reached the final chapter, I was completely invested and didn’t want it to end.
If you love protective alpha heroes, high-stakes danger, and a love that burns brighter with every challenge, Billionaire Protector is an absolute must-read.

[Ruth Carswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second chance romance with secrets

Lovely second chance romance cole.and Sarah grew up together but he ad misunderstanding about her life he left went into military he's now back as deputy but Sarah's the sheriff his not knowing her real childhood affects his judgement but there's a spark from the start.
Someone is trying to set fire to buildings to set Sarah up Cole is not sure if it's Sarah or not.
There's also Sarah's dad who resorted to drinking when he lost Sarah's mum
There's plenty of suspense but also humour galore the water balloon fight the reading club meeting

We get a he a but it's a good read getting there plus the surprise reveal in epilogue

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sarah Sloan and Cole Carter liked each other in high school. He left to join the military and Sarah worked hard to wipe out her old past where she continually got in trouble. At an arson scene one night, Cole grabs her thinking she’s the arsonist. She is there reviewing the scene and thinks he’s the arsonist.

She finally showed him her badge but he has one too. He was hired by one of the town councilmen even though hiring deputies was her job. It didn’t help the next day when one of the deputies came to him to discuss a case instead of the sheriff.

Attraction still sizzles between them but will he adjust to her being his boss or will he try to undermine her?

[neil rosenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun, enjoyable romantic novel

The story was very well written. The characters were well developed and were all very likable. I enjoyed the interactions between the characters. The story kept me engaged and I wanted to keep on reading until the end. This book is for anyone who enjoys a pleasant and at times funny romantic novel.

[Diana M. Caruthers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was good but so different from the rest of the series that it took me time to read. It just really didn’t fit into the series for me. It was the last chapter or so that we learn he is part of the billionaire club. It was a good book and well written. This one can be read as a stand alone.

[Dawnal Hartman-Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story in Miss Understanding

You believe what is suggested, yet is not the truth... She was not what he'd been lead to believe. She knew what and who he always was, her heart. They uncover the deception of a so called friend and becomes each others forever.