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Owned by the SEAL: Instalove Protector, Age Gap Romance, Quick Read

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Obsession + Protective Book Boyfriend + Off-limits Love in a spicy Quick Read novella.

He’s her father’s enforcer. She’s the innocent temptation he can’t resist. When a storm traps them in close quarters, obsession turns dangerous.

He was hired to protect. Not Ruin. Too bad he won't stop until she's his.


Eagle McKenna spends her days locked in her father’s mansion, smothered by his rules and the leering eyes of his associates.

She’s desperate to escape, but freedom feels impossible...until the most dangerous man in her father’s employ steps into her life.

Kane Mathews isn’t paid to keep her safe. The former SEAL turned enforcer was hired to be her father’s weapon, not her savior.

But the first time Kane lays eyes on Eagle he has to fight to stay away. She’s forbidden, too young, and too tempting for a man like him.

He knows crossing the line means war.
But when Eagle runs, danger closes in. A storm strands them together in a remote cabin and Kane’s resolve burns to ash.

She’s his now. His to protect. His to claim. His to ruin, if he’s not careful.

Owned but the SEAL is perfect for fans of novellas that pack a punch! Spicy and emotional, this book hails from the pen of Jenna Gunn, top selling protector romance author, writing as Lori Laker.

This over-the-top, age-gap, V-card, instalove romantic suspense features a brooding, military alpha obsessed with his boss’s daughter, forced proximity, opposites attract, and a guaranteed HEA. Mature themes intended for adult readers.

First Person. Present tense. Dual POV. No cheating and No Cliffhanger, No OWD

Previously published as Kane's Kind of Trouble by Lori Laker & Jenna Gunn

70 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 15, 2025

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1,672 reviews14 followers
July 15, 2025
The former SEAL is her father’s enforcer. She’s the innocent temptation he can’t resist. When a storm traps them in close quarters, obsession turns dangerous.

Kane Mathews - Former SEAL

I wasn’t hired to keep her safe. I was brought in as one of her father’s heavies. A weapon who is paid to enforce the rules.

Then Eagle walked into my life, wild and untouchable. A spark in a world of shadows, she’s deadly in a whole new way.

Too young, too innocent, too forbidden.

Every time she near, all strength and raw sweetness, I lose another piece of my control.

Those flushed cheeks, that curious gaze…she stirs every dark, hungry instinct I’ve tried to cage.

Obsession isn’t a strong enough word for this feeling.

I want to own her, corrupt her, make her beg for everything she doesn’t even know she wants.

My job didn’t include falling for her. Now, all I care about is getting her under me and keeping her as mine.

Her father’s thinks he’s got the upper hand.

But he’s never dealt with a man like me.

I will not stop until Eagle is safe forever.

This contemporary over-the-top protective SEALS' off-limits, age-gap obsession, insta love military romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building and characters that are an alpha male SEAL , obsessive, possessive, protector, a female heroine, her father, etc., that are captivating, resilient, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with Kane's kind of trouble, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, a brutal storm that causes forced proximity, romantic suspense that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, blue collar, a happily-ever-after, drama, heartfelt emotions, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with Kane's kind of trouble and an explicit SEAL romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly dangerous, lustful, and unforgettable.

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1,339 reviews
July 16, 2025
Ex navy Seal, Kane Mathews, clenched his fists to stop himself from decking his employer, he only took the job as enforcer to Paul McKenna to help his sister, it only took him a day to decide that he was going to quit, that was before he came under the spell of Eagle, his employer's beautiful, innocent daughter, the daughter who was threatened by her father, the daughter who was a virtual prisoner, the daughter who affected Kane like no other woman ever had but Eagle was his employer's daughter, Eagle was innocent and Eagle was far too young for him, Kane must keep his feelings in check.
When Paul threatened to lock Eagle in the cellar Kane saw red, he gave Eagle the keys to his truck and told her to disappear.
When Eagle's father realised that she had gone he sent Kane to find her and bring her back.......Kane's truck had a tracker, he knew exactly where she was.
When Eagle and Kane were forced to hole up in her father's small, isolated cabin, all bets were off, would Kane be able to keep his feelings in check.?..........can pigs fly ?
This is a very short story but packed with combustive passion and burning romance.
What will happen when Eagle's father descends on the cabin with his heavies ? Will Kane be able to protect her? Could they ever have a HEA?
I received a free copy of this book and my review is voluntary.
798 reviews6 followers
July 22, 2025
Book 1 in Obsessed Protectors Series, by Lori Laker!

While the author’s name is new, it is a pen name for one of my favorites, Jenna Gunn!

This series is quick and easy read. More bold and different than what I am used to reading of hers but I love it!
Short stories mean the story line is quick or confusing because it goes so fast, but this one definitely has a good storyline to keep you engrossed in the characters.

Kane falls in love with his boss’s daughter, Eagle, and battles with being good enough for her. Her father is controlling, manipulative, and ruthless but Kane makes sure to stay close and to give her whatever she needs.
Eagle gets scared and takes off in Kane’s truck but in her panic, she crashes and is stuck out in the cold waiting and hoping that someone comes looking for her, just not the man she was running from.
Kane is sent out to track Eagle down and bring her back for punishment from her father, he finds her but has no intention of seeing her punished.

Eagle and Kane trapped in a cabin alone are asking for trouble but once they both realize they have been battling the same dilemma, having feelings for each other, they hold nothing back taking everything from each other.
1,048 reviews
July 26, 2025
Kane is a former Navy SEAL that now works for Eagle’s father as an enforcer. He knows that there are plenty of reasons he shouldn’t act on his attraction to her. Eagle is sick and tired of her father’s control of her entire life. She runs. He follows.

This is a VERY short story. The author doesn’t develop the characters much beyond their descriptions. For example, Kane is a former SEAL, felon, has tattoos, has piercings, and does bad things for Eagle’s father. He is twice Eagle’s age. Eagle is innocent and sheltered. She is hot for Kane. All of this is established early in the story. Once Eagle runs, Kane chases and then they have a lot of adult activity. In fact, the book is mostly adult activity. The author does set up for the next book and gives information about what Kane and Eagle want to do for work in the future.

If you are looking for a quick and dirty read, give this a try. I read a lot from this author but this story wasn’t among my favorites. That being said, it will appeal to a lot of readers and I plan to read the next book in the series.

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2,622 reviews41 followers
July 15, 2025
A shorter, but powerful first book in this series!!! Former SEAL Kane Matthews, has taken a job with Paul McKenna. His job is to “handle” situations as assigned by his boss and this is fine until it involves Paul’s daughter, Eagle. He has been attracted to Eagle since their first meeting and is not pleased with the way her father treats her. When she is upset, he gives her the keys to his truck in case she needs to get away. When he is ordered to find her, by her father, he doesn’t mention that he knows where she is going as his truck has a tracker. Arriving at her location, his truck is damaged…is she okay? He is relieved when he finds her, but staying, just the two of them, in a cabin is not a good idea. He knows that he is not good enough for her, but he will not allow her father to use her to influence his friends. All bets are off when her father arrives, she is staying with him and he will protect her. A complete rush from beginning to end! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)
12k reviews49 followers
July 29, 2025
She is more than a little Mishief

Kane's Kind of Trouble is the first book in the Obsessive Protectors Series. This is also a new pen name for author Jenna Gunn. So if you are already a fan of her books then you know what to expect from the story of Eagle McKenna and Kane Mathews.....OTT, age-gap, claiming, obsessed, opposites, possessive and protective MMC, innocent and sweet MFC and a lot more. The story finds former Navy SEAL Kane working for Paul McKenna, Eagles father. He is a powerful man who hired Kane to be an enforcer for him, teaching people lessons and doing away with problems. But the one problem that Kane is having a hard time dealing with is his obsession with Eagle. All the girl wants to do is soar free and build her own life. But with a controlling father she is not able to do that. When she runs away, driving Kane's truck, he is sent to bring her back. But up in Whispering Pines they will find themselves forced together and there will be consequences and lessons learned, just not the ones expected.
166 reviews2 followers
July 13, 2025
Kane is attracted to his boss's daughter at first glance. Eagle is off limits, but he sees her being mistreated by her father and his associates. He lets her know he can call her anytime and gives her a fob for his truck.
He is tasked with finding her when she takes off in his truck rather than calling him when she feels threatened.
He finds his truck overturned near her father's hunting cabin in the woods. They give in to their attraction and develop a relationship. They are confronted by her father and the man who threatened her, and Kane deals with both of them.
They have to navigate their developing relationship over time.
There is a HEA ending with a surprise.
The plot is great, the characters are believable. The secondary characters add interest to the story. The heat between Kane and Eagle is off the charts.
I binge read this story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,257 reviews5 followers
July 14, 2025
This is a quick little read that has a lot of action in a short amount of time. Kane, former SEAL, has been hired to keep an eye on the daughter, Eagle. Her father is arrogant, controlling and manipulative. He controlled her life. Kane felt protective of her after seeing what her father was like. Kane was also trying to keep her safe. Eagle wanted control of her life. She wanted to take classes and to live her life they way she wanted, not like her father wanted. Kane had to keep talking to himself about not making a move on her. He had finally figured out he wanted her in his life. How was that going to happen? He was 20 yrs. older than her. He had never felt this way before - was this love? Did Eagle have feelings toward him? Did she even know what love is? Who will win? Will love win? It’s a feisty, sassy little story.

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2,958 reviews49 followers
July 14, 2025
If you like hot, possessive and very protective alpha males as well as sassy, independent and smart women who keep the men who adore them on their toes, you will love this book! Kane is trained to be a killing machine and was hired by Eagle’s father to do his bidding. Part of the job is keeping the man’s gorgeous, innocent and headstrong daughter in line, but Kane’s attraction to her has become an obsession. All he can think about is keeping young Eagle safe from her father’s machinations and claiming her for himself. He get’s the chance to do just that, and there is no going despite his being nearly twice her age. Turns out little miss innocent has turned into a tigress and very capable of holding her own when the situation calls for it against her big alpha protector.

This spicy novella has my recommendation.
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306 reviews10 followers
July 14, 2025
Steamy Novella + Start of New Series

This is a fast-paced novella filled with passion, obsession, steamy scenes, instalove, and emotional development. Lori Laker manages to give her readers everything you need in this quick read.
Despite the sizeable age gap, Kane and Eagle are drawn to each other. Kane is a former SEAL hired as security for Eagle’s wealthy, domineering and controlling father. Things heat up when the two are stranded in a cabin in the storm.

I don’t reveal spoilers in my reviews, so you’ll just have to read this to find out what happens!
This is my first book by this author under this pen name, and it won’t be my last! I’m looking forward to the next novella about Obsessed Protectors. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
901 reviews3 followers
July 14, 2025
Always for you by MeemsAngel82

This was another steamy read by a talented author! Her stories are always packed with chemistry between our leads. The two in question are great people and in desperate need of one another! I'm not an age gap kind of gal, but for this author? You bet! Great writing, it is solid like usual and it is a full read.

He was supposed to corral her but instead he kept her close for his own purposes.

They have a mighty attraction and good for them for giving in. I don't blush but wow! There is absolutely no doubt that they want one another and no one else even registers. I would have loved for him to confront her dad but I am happy they are together. The next book sounds so good as well so I'm waiting in anticipation for that next!

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273 reviews1 follower
July 13, 2025
When a former SEAL takes a job as a sketchy man's enforcer, he isn't prepared for the man's daughter becoming his focus.
Kane is the only one concerned about Eagle's well-being. She has never experienced that before. She hasn't experienced LOTS of things, but Kane feels like he is tainted by his past and doesn't deserve to touch her.
When they get caught in a storm, lines are blurred, and Kane has to decide whether their age gap and his past mistakes are only a problem for him.
Either way, Kane will protect Eagle at any cost.
This is a quick read, high heat, tainted hero, and a good girl book that is part of a planned connected series of three. There is something to be said for a hot quickie.
337 reviews2 followers
July 15, 2025
Disgraced ex Navy SEAL Kane now is working for a mafia to make money to help his sister. But he falls for his boss’ daughter Eagle. The way his boss treats his daughter makes Kane mad and he wants to quit. But he can’t leave Eagle with her father and his cohort. One day he overhears the boss doesn’t let Eagle go to school, he gives Eagle the key to his truck. She soon runs away and crashes the truck. The boss sends Kane to retrieve and punish her. Kane has entirely different idea in mind. When the storm descending on them, they hide out in the boss’ remote cabin. Kane can’t resist the young curvy girl. The rest is history. The story has no shortage of testosterone and sex. I do like the hint of Kane’s comradery with ex-SEAL co-worker and love for his sister.
465 reviews
July 27, 2025
Kane is a former Navy SEAL that works for Eagle’s father as an enforcer. Eagle is sick and tired of her father’s control of her entire life and is rebellious.He has been attracted to Eagle since their first meeting and is not pleased with the way her father treats her. When she is upset, he gives her the keys to his truck in case she needs to get away. He is ordered to find her, by her father, but doesn't share that information. When he gets to the destination, he finds his truck is damaged…and is relieved when he finds her safe. Staying with her is a mistake, as he knows he won't be able to resist her, and father is looking for her.

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4,954 reviews65 followers
August 2, 2025
Kane's Kind of Trouble is Book 1 of the Obsessed Protectors series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, age-gap, forced-proximity, opposites-attract, virgin gets her hunk romance. Kane is a 40-year-old burly, hunky, dirty-talking ex-SEAL turned private security. Eagle is the 20-year-old smart and sassy daughter of his jerk of a boss. Kane has only stayed on because of Eagle, knowing how controlling and emotionally abusive he is to her. He has tried to keep his feelings in check, but when he realizes she wants him just as much, he's done resisting. Their chemistry was pure fire and the ending was so happy after some drama. I can not wait to read Tice's story next!!.

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2,918 reviews32 followers
July 13, 2025
This was a very short story, but a very steamy . This is a story about Kane, who is an ex Navy seal and he works for Paul McKenna, and is responsible for keeping Eagle, his daughter safe, but when one day Kane says to her that if she ever needed to leave in a hurry, she was to take his truck and run. They discover their feelings towards each other and kind, can’t hold himself back any longer, Eagle gives her virginity to him and they go on to live a happily ever after. Of course there’s a lot more involved in the story, but you’ll have to read it to enjoy it for yourself.

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1,834 reviews11 followers
July 14, 2025
Kane and Eagle’s story may be short, but it’s packed with heat, tension, and irresistible chemistry.
Kane, a brooding former Navy SEAL, now works for Eagle’s powerful and controlling father. Bound by duty and a sense of loyalty, Kane knows Eagle is strictly off-limits—but resisting her is another matter entirely. Eagle, the fiery and rebellious daughter of privilege, is desperate to carve her own path. When she escapes the gilded cage of her father's influence, it’s Kane who’s sent to track her down.
What follows is a fast-paced, steamy romance full of forbidden desire and emotional sparks. As the walls between them crumble, their passion ignites, and there’s no turning back.
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191 reviews
July 14, 2025
Kane and Eagle take flight in a new series by Lori Laker, a new pen name for one of my fave local writer’s Jenna G! If you are looking for a series of super short, SUPER HOT, instalove stories these are for you.

As with all of her books, Kane is ex-military. A protector to the core. Working for Eagle’s father he wants her but doesn’t think he should have her. But her father is evil and Kane vows to get her feee of him. When Eagle runs Kane follows her and claims her. Which leads into the next novella.

You will gasp, laugh, need a fan, and a cold shower! A quick pick me up of a happily ever after! Can’t wait for the next one. Going to love Lori Laker, y’all. 12/10 recommend!!
2,880 reviews35 followers
July 14, 2025
When her father forbids Eagle from going to classes, she runs and Kane, a bodyguard is sent to retrieve her.

Steamy and short with loads of chemistry and attraction going on between Kane and Eagle. She just wants to live her life away from her controlling father and his slimy friends.

Kane has had feelings for Eagle since he started working for her father and never acted on them. There is an age gap that held him back but his obsession for her can't hold him back.

Very well done. A steamy read that simple and a nice quick easy read.

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714 reviews1 follower
July 17, 2025
This is a quick read that is packed with tension, frustration, danger, and a growing chemistry between the two main characters, Kane and Eagle. Kane is a former Navy SEAL who is fed up with his boss, Eagles' father. Eagles is tired of her father's overbearing attitude and his constant control of her life. She escapes, and her father sends Kane to bring her back as well as teach her a lesson for running away. Kane has had enough, and even though he pursues her, there is no way he will return her to her former life. This is an action-packed read from the first page to the last.

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1,821 reviews9 followers
July 23, 2025
This is such a good read.
Kane is an enforcer buts not sure how much longer he can work for his current employer Paul. He knows that he can't leave Paul's daughter there alone. He has feelings for her but he knows that she's too young for him and he isn't worthy of her.
Eagle hates her life and especially the men around her father apart from Kane.
The chemistry between them is electric and when she gets scared and runs he knows where to find her.
He will keep her safe whatever it takes and there is no way she's leaving his side.
Brilliant ending.

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616 reviews4 followers
July 26, 2025
Sheltered her whole life, Eagle blossoms under Kane’s protectiveness.

Short but oh so sweet. Beautifully written. An incredible story of a man who has waited for years for his boss’s daughter to grow up. Kane has been in love with Eagle for years. His desire for her is on fire. A fire he can barely keep contained. Nobody can know. When Kane rescues Eagle, she realizes the depth of Kane’s love and protectiveness. A beautiful love story which unfolds so perfectly. For Kane, his job is to keep Eagle safe and protected, which he does willingly and lovingly. It’s his most important job and he cherishes her. What a great, great book.
3,536 reviews49 followers
July 13, 2025
From the start this book is full on hot and chemistry.
Kane is a former Navy Seal and works for Eagle’s father. The man is full on alpha protector with a large heart.
Eagle may come from money, but fights her dad on many issues. Yes innocent, feisty but oh boy does Kane pushes all her hot and sexy buttons.
One storm makes them stop fighting the attraction.

From the start you feel the steam, strength and chemistry.

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603 reviews6 followers
July 14, 2025
Wow!! I really enjoyed reading, Kane's Kind of Trouble (Obsessive Protectors Series Book 1) by Lori Laker because it was a short insta steamy and spicy story about Kane and Eagle! These two characters were so steamy for each other. I liked Kane's possessive side to his character when it came to Eagle. He was all alpha and wanted to protect her. Eagle's character knew she wanted Kane and she knew what she wanted when it came to Kane. Loved their spicy chemistry. I received an ARC of this story and I am choosing to voluntarily leave this review. Highly recommend.
5,964 reviews
July 15, 2025
A short yet very satisfying read!

Over-protective father.
Seems he may be working on an arranged marriage for his daughter!

She's so sweet and innocent and Kane is twice her age.
And in his words, not a good man!

But, there's chemistry. Oh boy is there chemistry!

I loved the call with his sister!

The question is, will Kane's over-protective, obsessive need overtake his brain and he'll claim Eagle! (Love her name!)

I could definitely read more about this couple!

I very much enjoyed this story!
(Plenty of wonderful steam!)
1,026 reviews3 followers
July 15, 2025
This story is steamy, fast-paced, and full of tension. Kane, a former Navy SEAL, is all alpha with a soft side, and Eagle, his boss’s defiant daughter, is strong, smart, and hard to ignore. Their chemistry is instant, and when danger forces them together, things heat up fast. The plot moves quickly with just enough drama, and the romance builds into something real. Great side characters, high heat, and a satisfying HEA with a twist.

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2,534 reviews13 followers
July 15, 2025
Though written under a different name this story has all the bells and whistles I'd expect from Jenna Gunn's books. This story grabbed me from the start to the end. The characters are wonderful, and their chemistry sizzled, and the storyline has drama and spicy romance. Kane a former SEAL is hired by Paul McKenna for protection, but when he meets Eagle his daughter Kane falls hard. This attraction grows both ways. Then they give in after a storm traps them. What will they do when Eagle's father finds out? I'd volunteer to read and review this highly enjoyable story I'd received a copy.
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5,017 reviews
July 15, 2025
This is the story of Eagle and Kane. A story about the age difference. Kane works for her father and is not only a Seal but also an enforcer. Despite the age difference, he has feelings for her and fights them, but it's not easy, and the same goes for Eagle. Her father is a domineering and controlling man whom I didn't really like. When something happens, she flees in Rourck's truck, and he immediately follows her to find out what happened and to protect her.









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2,967 reviews15 followers
July 15, 2025
Kane is a man on fire! Eagle, the much younger object of his lustful love has pushed him right over the edge of sanity and he is done holding back. Every filthy thought he has about Eagle is spelled out for all to read in this extra spicy novella and it is hot! Jenna Gunn aka Lori Laker always tells a great story and although I prefer a longer, more in-depth story, Kane's Kind of Trouble is pretty well-rounded and a very enjoyable read. 4.5 stars.

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650 reviews5 followers
July 18, 2025
If you like instalove over the top alpha novellas, then you are sure to enjoy this read. It’s by a well know author under a new penname, and though I don’t usually read short reads, because I never feel I get enough going on in them. I have to say the author has done a good job with this one. There’s just enough action to hold your attention, and let you while away an hour if that’s all the time you have spare. Looking forward to book two now.

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