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Chief Alejandro: Haven Island PD: Protecting Paradise
Her past is hunting her. His guilt may cost them everything.
Sammie
Being a single mom of triplets after their baby daddy left has made me stronger—until he barges into my house claiming his rights.
Desperate to follow the law and protect my children, I called my late best friend’s husband, Alejandro—my secret crush for the past ten years—for help.
His six-foot-three frame towers over me, broad and powerful. That raw strength melts into a smoldering protectiveness I can’t resist. Ugh, I need to remember he’s not available.
Or is he…?
Alejandro
For years, I’ve managed to bury my widower’s grief in work and raising our son.
As police chief on Haven Island, I live by the words ‘to protect and serve’—so when Sammie’s ex-husband comes to town, causing trouble and endangering her and her kids, I will protect her with my life.
All the while, my growing desire for her clashes with my years of celibacy. Sammie ten points, celibacy, well…
Chief Alejandro is a first-person, dual POV, slow burn, single parent, second chance at love, friends-to-lovers romance. HEA guaranteed.
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Sammie
Being a single mom of triplets after their baby daddy left has made me stronger—until he barges into my house claiming his rights.
Desperate to follow the law and protect my children, I called my late best friend’s husband, Alejandro—my secret crush for the past ten years—for help.
His six-foot-three frame towers over me, broad and powerful. That raw strength melts into a smoldering protectiveness I can’t resist. Ugh, I need to remember he’s not available.
Or is he…?
Alejandro
For years, I’ve managed to bury my widower’s grief in work and raising our son.
As police chief on Haven Island, I live by the words ‘to protect and serve’—so when Sammie’s ex-husband comes to town, causing trouble and endangering her and her kids, I will protect her with my life.
All the while, my growing desire for her clashes with my years of celibacy. Sammie ten points, celibacy, well…
Chief Alejandro is a first-person, dual POV, slow burn, single parent, second chance at love, friends-to-lovers romance. HEA guaranteed.
Click “Pre-order with 1-Click” to preorder your copy today!
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2025
About the author
Neri Lopez
20 books3 followersNeri Lopez is a two-time Global Book Awards–winning author of romantic suspense whose work blends cultural awareness, emotional depth, and action-driven narratives. Her award-winning novels Red Path and Deputy Sean have been recognized for their thoughtful exploration of relationships, heritage, and resilience.
A former educator in Spanish, 2D Art, and Digital Design, Neri brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her writing. She lives in Florida and runs Siren Book & Craft, where she sells her handmade crochet items at local art shows. Her Path Series was first conceived over thirty years ago. That series is now complete. The next series she’s working on is Haven Island PD: Protecting Paradise, which honors and showcases our awesome men and women in blue.
Her books are not YA; they are contemporary adult romance suspense books.
A former educator in Spanish, 2D Art, and Digital Design, Neri brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her writing. She lives in Florida and runs Siren Book & Craft, where she sells her handmade crochet items at local art shows. Her Path Series was first conceived over thirty years ago. That series is now complete. The next series she’s working on is Haven Island PD: Protecting Paradise, which honors and showcases our awesome men and women in blue.
Her books are not YA; they are contemporary adult romance suspense books.
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February 6, 2026
Chief Alejandro and Sammie have been there for each other since his wife, and her best friend, passed away years ago. They promised her they would look after each other. All these years later, they have kept that promise. But what happens when they both finally admit they have feelings for each other that go deeper than friendship? Will they take a chance on love? And to make it even harder for them, Sammie's ex-husband decides to show up after almost 10 years and tries to insert himself into the lives of her children. Sammie will do anything to protect them, and so will Alex.
This book is filled with so many amazing characters and a storyline that keeps you enthralled from the very first page. I couldn't put it down.
This book is filled with so many amazing characters and a storyline that keeps you enthralled from the very first page. I couldn't put it down.
January 6, 2026
great second book in series
This book had romance, suspense and second chances at love. Well written. Great merging of two families. Can’t wait for next book in series.
This book had romance, suspense and second chances at love. Well written. Great merging of two families. Can’t wait for next book in series.
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