Karrington Lowe closed his heart to love and art after his relationship ended with Luna Ray. He kept the truth about his profession and family from her and believed the abrupt ending of what could have been his happily ever after is his punishment. Six years pass, and Karrington has to fulfill his family duty by marrying a woman he’s never met before. Convinced no woman can top Luna Ray, Karrington agrees to the arranged marriage. What he doesn’t agree to is falling in love with a woman whose music therapy haunts him just as much as it helps him heal.
Eyela Mitchell was born to carry out the legacy of the Mitchell Mafia. Even though she knows her marriage will be arranged, she risks her duty by secretly dating Donovan “Cocaine” Conner. When he betrays her in the most tragic way, Eyela’s heart is broken on the day of her wedding. Feeling led to tell her new husband the truth, she shares what Cocaine did, and Karrington vows revenge against the man who violated what belongs to him and him alone.
What starts as devotion to family quickly blossoms into attraction, attachment, and adoration. As an unknown enemy lurks within the shadows, their lives and new love hangs in the balance and aren’t as secure as Karrington would like for them to be. Will he finally receive his happily ever after, or will things end with Eyela just as they did with Luna Ray?
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I felt for Karrington as he wanted a simple life with Luna Ray, but his obligation and duty came knocking. By not being upfront with her, and giving her the option to choose, he lost her in the end. He thought he would never love again, as what he felt for Luna Ray was so powerful. That heartbreak was needed for him to find the real love of his life.
Eyela had a hell of a childhood dealing with her illness. However, she persevered, and with music therapy she came out better after. Knowing and understanding her duty to marry a stranger is one thing, but to do it is another. Especially after that breakup with Cocaine, she was ready for something new.
Karrington nor Eyela knew what this marriage would mean to them as individuals. However, when they meet there is instant spark, a synergy of sorts, that connects them. They fall into the relationship easy, and surprise themselves of the feelings that they quickly begin to experience. Karrington was intentional about all that he did to ensure that his wife would be happy, safe, and loved.
Being thrown into his position would probably make some men stumble, but not Karrington. He stepped right into his role, as if it was his all along. I loved how his friends/brothers, the other protectors, were always there for him. Sometimes you must look for snakes in your own family!! I was shocked learning what Uncle Pete had done and was planning to do. 🤬 Well…. too bad for him! Now what is up with Bully? What the hell was so important to have him run out on his girl the way he did? Looking forward to the next one.
Oh!!!!, my girl B. Love never misses a beat with her books💪🏾. This book gave me all the mushy ooh’s and ahh’s😍🥰 Karrington is officially my favorite guy. This was a well thought out book with not too much violence and cussing. Karrington was a protector in his own nature. I loved the way he protected and loved Eyele even when he didn’t want anything to do with her because he thought his heart belonged to his ex-girlfriend. Boy was he so wrong once he opened his heart and mind to his arranged marriage to Eyele.
I loved Karrington and Eyela's story. Although their arrangement was not ideal, it turned out to be the best decision for these two. Karrington's protector status didn't just go for business he proved how protective he can be with Eyela. I loved how gentle and caring he was with her needs and wants. Eyela was also Karrington's peace during his darkest moments. They were truly the perfect match, and it showed throughout this book. Great ending and looking forward to Bully's story.
Another great protector! Karrington & Eyela relationship wasn't the most conventional, but they're feelings for one another grew over time, which was refreshing! Both forfeiting their supposed love, more so Karrington due to the length of time he was with someone prior to Eyela, but things changed and it showed Karrington, that Lulu wasn't his one! The brotherhood of the protectors is just that a brotherhood, they had one another back and their significant others relation ship is just AZ front and they welcomed Eyela with open arms! There was some betrayal, disloyalty and lack of respect,however they were all addressed accordingly!I loved the epilogue and look forward to Bully story!
Awww, I didn't want It to end 🥰🥰😍I loved everything about this story Harrington was definitely book Bae he might have been a mafia boss the enforcer before that but he was the most generous gentle ❤️ loving family man but you bet not piss him off ❤️ lol and the brotherhood he had with his brothers says everything loved it and little one which is his beautiful wife was the sweetest caring nurturing women who believe in family and truly loved t hat men ❤️ sometimes a 🐍 can be next to you and betrayal you his uncle was a oweeeee just trifling one of my favorite couple in this series giving my book bae merc I run for his money lol love all this fine brotherhood ❤️ in this series chemistry on point! Loved i🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🫶🏽
Karrington and Eyela, Arranged Marriages and Love Grows
This was a good read and I was happy for Karrington & Eyela!!!…Can’t wait to see them in parenthood mode!!!… Where is Bully and what was that 1 favor!!!… I was happy that Karrington was able to allow his heart to love another woman after Luna!!!…I didn’t think he was come back from that break up, but here’s a woman that understood the assignment and now they are in love and pregnant!!!… I love how the family stepped up to make sure things transitioned smoothly for Karrington!!!…The fact that his raggedy Uncle Pete thought it was okay to approach and think he was going to overturn what was already written!!!…He and his son were snakes and now they are resting in piss for sure!!!… Can’t wait to see what is next!!!…
Karrington was indeed an alpha protector, with the sudden death of his father he had to step into his role sooner, still dealing with the breakup of his love he'll soon find out she was not his destiny but just a lesson. Now his arranged wife would be his healer, and the one to stand by his side throughout it all. Happy he dealt with that creep who thought he was above the mafias law. His friend Bully now missing I think his uncle had something to do with that as well can't wait for the next series.
I love The Protectors Series, and absolutely love Karrington. I was sure that he and Luna Ray would get back together. However, it turns out that Eyelya was his perfect match. Karrington and Eyelya both thought that an arranged marriage would be awful. He was what she needed, and he was what she needed.
Being the boss of all bosses is not what he does, but who he is. I'm so happy that he got his happily ever after. Losing Luna Ray soured him on love, but marring Eyelya added sweetness back in life.
At first I thought Karrington got the worse part of being apart of the mafia with the arranged marriage. My heart broke for him having to watch the woman he loved Luna Ray leave him and accept the fact they could never be together. Then years later to see her and her husband and son at dinner. It was awful. However; losing his dad after the tragic accident and then being forced to take a bride. I’m glad he got Eyela she was the best thing that happened to him. They really balanced each other. Love wins ❤️❤️❤️
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Another great addition to the Protectors story It is a page turner with some twists and turns you didn’t expect Harrington and Eyela falling in love was a highlight of the story along with all the familiar characters from the previous books Looking Howard to reading Bully’s story next This entire series has been great just like the Mister series B Love has a great gift and all her stories are wonderful
3.5⭐️Quick fast paced read with decent characters. I enjoy the friend group in the guys. Karrington struggled with his family obligations and had some guilt because of his past. But I’m glad that with time and honest communication, he and Eyela were able to work through it. Eyela wasn’t as strong of an FMC but she didn’t come off as a damsel in distress. Sis just had a soft life, can’t fault her for it.
This was a really good read. I enjoyed it and how Karrington and Eyela fell in love with each other. Arranged marriages have to be scary but if you have someone there willing to try the same as you it could work. I was glad Cocaine got what he deserved because all in all, he knew better. Karrington was a great protector for Eyela. Bully up next and can't wait.
Ooo, so loved Karrington and Eyela's story, which eventually led to love. This arranged marriage ended up working in each of their favor, as both were apprehensive in the beginning. I'm glad that Karrington was able to open his heart to love with a new partner.
He was 10 toes down in honoring, providing for, and protecting his wife.
An arranged marriage, A deranged ex, murder, deceit, it was all in this novel! Karrington lost the love of his life from college because Luna Ray was not accustomed to this mafia life, then his dad is abruptly murdered! He has 60 days to marry and he knows nothing about Eyele but in the end she's the perfect match for him! A great read!
Karrington had this fantasy of what he would have wanted his life to be like although it was unreal with the life he is in. I’m glad he was finally able to give up that fantasy unfortunately when reality hit. I’m glad he gave Eyela a real chance and even when he wasn’t all the way in he trusted her like a queen. I loved the honesty with them.
Each book gets better and better. Karrington had so much on his shoulders and for the moment he wanted to feel “normal” but in the end it was better for him to let Luna Ray go. Eyela was the perfect match for Karrington. I loved how they grew organically and how pure it was. It was a beautiful read and I can’t wait to find out what happened with Bully.
The story of Karri goon and Eyela is one for the book! I like 5e story line, loved how caring, purposeful and protective hem was with Eyela. Even though the marriage was arranged, he was intentional. Told her he would not be with any other women. Even through the drama, they stood by each other and it was a good read.
I think this was my favorite on the series ….. omg Karrington is ugghhh a man and from his description Hmmph fine but knowing he had to fulfill his duties by marrying as a result of arranged marriages thru the families …. Did it work in his favor bcz his first rule of change is arranged marriages… take the ride it’s exciting. Happy reading
More important than the love that was built was the love of the Brothers that stood to support and protect each other through whatever… am I my Brother’s Keeper.. sure am.. B.Love you did it again!
I love how Karrington dove right into just loving his wife making sure she was good and protecting her. I love the protectors series by b.love her pen Game is immaculate. And I just love when a man start laying down bodies for his
Karrington & Eyela! These two were committed to their respected families. Honoring their fathers they agreed to an arrange marriage. In this marriage he found peace, and she found security, and they both found love. Its a really good story.
A little bit of drama, I loved the Karrington. He was ever but of ruthless, but had no issue being soft for the ones he loved. Very good read, can’t wait to read Bully.
Idk the pacing of this story was a bit too fast for me, additionally the “love” connection never gave. To me it read as two people with sexual chemistry and attraction to one another but it never gave love.
The Protector Series has been keeping me on the edge of my seat, laughing, crying, and cheering from the sideline. If you are open to being loved, your protector will find you!
Gotta love that ganster life. Full of excitement and angst! I’m happy for Karrington. Sad his father was killed though. If you like books full of Boss moves and killing, this is book for you!
I love a good arranged marriage with a happy ending. Karrington might have closed his heart to love and art but Eyela had other plans. Six years is a long time to go without love and true companionship. Karrington agreeing to the arranged marriage and falling in love at the same time is crazy. Eyela and her music therapy was just what he needed to heal and rebuild. An arranged marriage, betrayal, lies, a crazy ex, love and heart break was all over these pages. I enjoyed this read.