Dancing with the Protector: An Off-limits Multicultural Romance

by Amada Hernandez

Dancing with the hot guy at the club ignites burning fire and desire between us. Imagine my shock when he shows up the next day with a badge to investigate complaints of child neglect. Reality check- we cross professional boundaries, he could lose his job. I could lose my daughter.

I’m a single mom trying to survive, teaching Latin dance at the club to pay the bills.

Enter James Mitchell, child protective services, his brooding green Irish eyes and military physique exude authority, rules and structure.

Our relationship morphs from a sizzling dance connection to an intense professional investigation that could ruin everything.

He questions my lifestyle, I question his motives.

Our cultures clash as he deals with the chaos of my loud Dominican family and I learn he hides deep family secrets and wounds of his own.

But the way he holds my daughter- the way he makes me feel safe for the first time in forever cause my walls to come down.

The intensity heats, we’re falling fast.

Just as we start to figure out the steps, my ex returns wanting his daughter back.

And then I learn I’m pregnant with James’ baby.

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 29, 2025

Reviews

[Korkoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Their Destined Encounter -
James wasn’t happy about being at a club instead of at home working, but what he didn’t know was, it would be the beginning of a whirlwind romance that would test his resilience. Marisol was a single mother who had navigated through a lot of difficult situations to get to where she was, so relationships was just a fantasy, but what she didn’t realise was that fate had plans to reward her for her strength and determination. Meeting James in a formal setting the day after their heated dancing session threw Marisol into protective mode, whilst he was struggling to balance his emotions between professional and personal.

Fortunately, James did everything possible to ensure he could return to Marisol and convince her to give them a chance at exploring a relationship. Even though Marisol was apprehensive about embarking on a relationship with James, he was able to show his intension to her and her family. Unfortunately, not long after Marisol and James acknowledged their true feelings for each other, her daughter’s father returned and tried causing problems for them.

However, Marisol and James worked together to resolve the situation, which strengthened their relationship and got them back on track towards the happily ever after they deserved. This was a truly remarkable this sweet, but emotionally moving romance story, that had me glued to the pages from the beginning until the end. If you are ready to embark on an extraordinary reading journey, then just grab a copy of this book and enjoy a really touching story.

I received a copy of this book free and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marisol is a beautiful dancer and a teacher at the local dance centre. She is also a great single mother surrounded and helped by her family. Her experience with the father of her child has sworn her off men. One night she goes to work and meets a man whose passionate rendition of dance she is part of opens the idea of possibilities. He knocks on her door next morning bringing the worst possible news. There follows a story full of emotional events that eventually leads to a great resolution.

[Kathryn Kremer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book. The characters were fully realized and the plot was engaging. The description of the Bachada made me wish my husband would be willing to dance. For non Spanish speakers, all the Spanish words appear in English as well. I will definitely look for more from this author.

[B. Erickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautiful, sweet love story and I highly recommend it!!! I will be looking for more of Ms. Hernandez's books! I give it more than 5 stars!!!