Grumpy Billionaire's Protector: Small Town, Single Dad Romance

by Jenna Jax

Roland Steele brings his fortune, his fear, and his eleven-year-old daughter to my doorstep.
My badge says protect him.
My body says claim him.

The FBI calls it protective custody.
I call it the cottage on a cliff and a promise I cannot break.

Roland arrives like a live grenade with a target on his back.
He is paranoid, guarded, and too damn tempting for a man who is off-limits.

He treats every shadow like a sniper.
I treat every look he gives me like a line I should not cross.

Then a stranger asks about the cottage in town.
A car crawls down our dead-end road in the dark.
By morning, a note is taped to the front door.

WE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE.

Now I am not just their sheriff.
I am their last chance.

445 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 6, 2026

Reviews

[Jarylynn Schlegel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roland and his daughter Lila were under FBI protection and transferred to a small coastal town for protection. The sheriff, Maren, was assigned to keep them safe. They were hiding in plain site in the cottage on the outskirts of town near the lighthouse. Lila’s podcast shares too much information but also helps lead the sheriff to consider areas she may have overlooked. But danger is getting closer as the trial gets closer, identified when intimate details are exposed by the man seeking to keep Roland quiet. I can’t say much more without giving keep details away. Great book with romance and suspense that keeps you from putting the book down.

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

[Debdutch · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Grumpy Billionaire’s Protector” by Jenna Jax

-This is a very unique and enjoyable story. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts

Roland and his daughter Lila are thrust into danger, guarded by the fierce Sheriff Maren Carwyn. The role reversal with a female protector adds freshness and tension to the romance. Immediate attraction grows alongside suspense and high-stakes protection. Lila shines as the heart of the story, making this thrilling, emotional read unforgettable.

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

'I fell for the paranoid billionaire in witness protection. The one I'm supposed to keep alive.
Falling for him might cost me my badge. Losing him would cost me everything.'

The characters drove the storyline and they were so very appealing and complex and complicated and compelling and perfectly steamy together. Plot was intriguing and intense and exciting and well paced. World building was excellent and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

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[Cathy Moir-Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This gender-based role reversal is brilliant !!! Roland, a single dad, is a witness in a federal crime case. Sherriff Maren Carwyn, a former soldier, is assigned as part of his protective detail. The attraction is immediate and grows stronger with each passing day. The more time that Maren spends with Roland and his precocious daughter Lila, who is one of the best parts of the storyline, the more paramount the outcome becomes. A really good book !

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

He's a whistle blower who has been placed in Maren's custody for protection along with his daughter. Close proximity has feelings sprouting but danger has found them and she is the only one standing between them and danger. Will Maren be able to do the job of keeping Roland and his daughter safe. This thrilling story had me all caught up in the characters especially Roland's adorable daughter.

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

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am going to give you 3 HUGE reasons why you need to read this romance book. I could give you more reasons, but 3 will have to do.
1. It is because Jenna wrote this book. Ladies she is one heck of an author, and I absolutely love reading her books.
2. The Storyline between Roland and Maren is DYNAMITE.
3. The cover and trope is perfect and will have you engaged from start to finish.
The last thing I am going to say is this book exceeds just a 5/5 stars it is more like a perfect 10.

[Donna Nalbandian Woerner Homschek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story, different from the norm. She’s the Sheriff and in control of safety, protection and catching the bad guy. Love the role reversal, both great characters but his daughter I feel steals the limelight at times. Both are broken and have walls as high as Everest, but what a great time watching them fall.

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