Keeping Knight

Fox & Falcon Securities #2

by Gia Cobie

Seeing Micah was the best part of my week.

I didn’t sign up for a cooking class as a way to meet men. But my handsome partner made it really hard to remember why I wanted to stay single.

It wasn’t the right time. I had too much else going on. I’d been burned before, and had no desire for it to happen again. They were all reasons that should have been enough to convince me. Still, I couldn’t stop thinking about him.

Then I’m violently attacked, and Micah shows up just in time to save me. Hurt, scared, and still in danger, when he asks me to stay with him for my protection, I agree.



If I’d arrived minutes later, I wouldn’t have saved her.

I’d seen a lot of bad things during my years in the Army, but bursting into Ruby’s apartment to find a man trying to kill her was one of the worst.

Seeing the fear in her eyes and the darkening bruises her attacker left behind filled me with a rage I’ve never felt before. And, in that moment, I knew I’d do anything to protect her.

As a former Delta Force operator, I have the skills to keep Ruby safe. So it only makes sense to take her home with me. Except the more time I spend with Ruby, the more I fall for her. And the more determined I am to never let her get hurt again.



Keeping Knight is a friends-to-lovers story featuring a wounded but strong heroine, a former Delta Force operator turned K-9 handler, a security team comprised of veterans, found family, forced proximity, hurt/comfort, and plenty of unexpected twists. Can be read as a standalone. HEA guaranteed

Genres: Romantic Suspense

348 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 2, 2026

About the author

Gia Cobie is an Amazon best-selling and award-winning author living in upstate New York with her husband and pets. In her spare time, Gia enjoys reading and spending time in the Adirondacks, and also has a soft spot for reality romance shows and buying too many books. Gia loves writing about protective heroes and strong heroines who always find their much-deserved happy endings.

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Reviews

[Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Ruby has to keep reminding herself that she and Micah "Knight" are just friends, who met at a cooking class. She can't help but notice how gorgeous he is, but it's really his playful, sweet personality that she's attracted to. And, as she soon finds out, his very protective tendencies. He'll do anything to not only keep her safe, but find out who attacked her, and why. Living in such close proximity is really going to test the just friends...



Ruby and Micah are probably Gia's sweetest couple yet. Theirs is a slow burn, a very sweet slow burn, but the yearning and the pining are seriously intense. The glances, the touches, they are just so freaking adorable. The suspense too is top notch, and I really had no idea who the real villain was. I love this suspenseful series so far, the Fox & Falcon found family is a tight knit crew and I'm very impatient now to find out who's next to fall in love.



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[Nena Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fell in love with these characters, I loved the suspense, and I loved their slow burn romance. I thought this book was very well written and very detailed oriented. These were some lovable characters and I loved their banter. This was a 5 star read for me, I highly recommend

[Ema · Rating 5 out of 5]

Micah and Ruby meet when they attend cooking class and get paired up together, they are both attrected to each other but neither one of them is ready for a relationship so they don’t pursue anything outside of friendship until Ruby gets attacked and Micah protects her and then refuses to let her out of his sight, while they live together trying to solve the case of who is behind the attacks on Rubys life, feelings bloom and they finally acknowledge their existence. The romance is slow burn, and it takes a while for them to progress from kissing but it felt natural since Ruby was attacked and her life is in shambles. I love the whole cast of characters related to F&F and cant wait for the next book!

[BecReadReview · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keeping Knight is a sweet friends to lovers romance with danger and suspense following close behind. I enjoyed their friendship, filled with laughter, subtle flirting, and shy smiles. Then, in a blink, danger comes crashing in, and when Knight comes to Ruby’s rescue, you can’t help but let out a sigh of relief.

The protector in Knight absolutely takes control, with some gentle bossing thrown in. I was super happy when Knight didn’t give in to his hesitations and took their relationship to the next step, with Ruby jumping right on board and not letting doubts get in the way.

The team camaraderie, banter, and loyalty are always a plus in these stories, with reappearing characters helping to get them to their HEA when danger comes knocking again.

[Tasha Thrall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I urgently need another book in this series, please!

I just finished reading Keeping Knight, the second installment, and I absolutely loved it! I've already read the first book and left a review, but you can definitely enjoy this one as a standalone. However, having the background of the first series characters enhances the experience! I adore the guys; they’re all army buddies and brothers, now working together in a security team. YES, PLEASE! I’m eager to see who will find love next!

I really hope Wrath is the next character featured in the series since we got to know him a little better in this book.

Thank you for this amazing opportunity to read the eARC, and I am happy to provide my honest review in return.

[Julie Cunningham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of advance copy received from the author and the author agency

Keeping Knight by Gia Cobie
Book 2 in the Fox & Falcon Securities series

Tropes
Friends to lovers
Who did this to you
Former military
Protective alpha
Hurt/Comfort
Found family
Forced proximity

Ruby and Micah “Knight” meet in a cooking class and develop and good friendship. One night Micah forgets something in Ruby’s apartment and saves Ruby during an attack. Ruby moves in with Micah while he and his team are searching for the person trying to harm her. The more time that Ruby and Micah are together the closer they become. The chemistry between them is heating up every minute that they are together. Ruby’s feeling are getting stronger but she doesn’t want to ruin the friendship. What she doesn’t know is that Micah has a crush on her also. As Micah and his team try to find out who is behind the attacks the connection between them only deepens. Ruby has trouble with nightmares and PTSD so here is where Samson enters the picture. I love dogs so much so this was the perfect part of the book for me. This book has the best of all worlds with the mystery, suspense, danger, a good plot, love and spice.

[Didi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second in this series features Micah who is a former Delta Force and now a K-9 specialist for F&F Securities. Ruby and Micah meet in a cooking class but vulnerability on both sides keeps their steps slow towards each other. Danger strikes for Ruby and Micah’s protective alpha comes out. Cobie’s magical suspense writing formulation begins to happen in the plot and amidst this we have the sweet growth of Micah and Ruby’s relationship. Their journey is full of mental obstacles that the couple works through. The F&F family steps up to support with humor and vigilance. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I laughed, sniffled a bit, got caught up in the suspense and enjoyed every wonderful moment.

[Brittany Crabtree · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was completely drawn in by the cooking class meet cute and thought Micah and Ruby were so sweet together. The suspense that built after Ruby’s attack and the mystery behind who did it had me hooked. Sadly, the whole story seemed to lose steam about halfway through. Ruby and Micah seemed to always be dramatically apologizing to each other for no reason. The mystery aspect of the book took a back seat to focus on them living together but not really doing anything. I kept reading because i genuinely wanted to know who attacked Ruby in the beginning. I won’t spoil it but I was disappointed with the reveal. It was an okay book but not really for me.

[autwenreads · Rating 2 out of 5]

The beginning was really good, and I was genuinely interested in the story until around the middle. However, I started losing focus after that because it felt like they were just living together without really addressing their issues. The revelation of who was behind everything was also pretty mid, and I wasn’t surprised at all.

I did love getting to see the other characters again, though! Overall, it was an okay read, but I was hoping for more from the storyline.

Thank you The Author Agency and Gia Cobe for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[The Honest Bookmark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keeping Knight was such a fun, feel-good read! 🖤 I loved the playful banter and watching their friendship turn into something more.
Knight was EVERYTHING: possessive, protective, chivalrous, and the yearning?! 🥵🔥 Ruby had me wanting to smack some sense into her sometimes, but I loved watching her grow. 😂
The team dynamic, action, and drama kept things moving, and I finished this one grinning from ear to ear! 😁 Definitely a keeper!

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Micah was an amazing man to Ruby. I loved the way they met one another in a cooking class and things just took off from there. But when someone broke in and attacked her, Micah wasn’t having any of it. The way he protected her and made sure no more harm came to her was awesome. I loved how their relationship blossomed into more as time went on. This was a really great story.

[Jenna Lundberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️ He Protected Her While She Found Her Strength Again ❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars | 🌶️🌶️ 2 Chili Peppers

Give me a former Delta Force operator turned K9 handler who goes full protective alpha when the woman he cares about is in danger, and I'm already interested. But give me one who is also patient, gentle, and willing to give her all the time she needs to feel safe again? Yeah, Micah “Knight” absolutely had me. 🥹❤️

Ruby and Micah meet when they're paired together in a cooking class, and I loved how ordinary and sweet their beginning was. They're attracted to each other and genuinely enjoy spending time together, but neither is ready for a relationship, so they settle into this comfortable friendship filled with laughter, flirting, and plenty of chemistry neither one is willing to acknowledge.

Then everything changes.

After their cooking class one night, Micah realizes he forgot something at Ruby's apartment and goes back. His timing ends up saving her life when he walks in during a violent attack. From that moment on, former Delta Force Micah is fully activated, and there is absolutely NO chance he's letting Ruby out of his sight while someone is still trying to hurt her.

Protective-alpha-loving heart, meet Micah Knight. 😂❤️

Ruby moves in with him while Micah and the Fox & Falcon Securities team investigate who is behind the attacks, giving us one of my favorite combinations: forced proximity + friends to lovers + hurt/comfort.

What I appreciated most was how naturally their romance progressed after Ruby's attack. Her entire life has been turned upside down. She's scared, dealing with nightmares, trying to recover physically and emotionally, and no longer feels safe in her own home. It would have felt completely wrong for their relationship to suddenly race forward.

Instead, Micah gives her time.

Their attraction is still there, and those feelings continue growing, but they don't immediately jump into a physical relationship. Even after the kissing begins, things progress slowly. That patience made their relationship feel so much more believable to me.

And Ruby may be hurting, but she is never portrayed as weak. I loved watching her begin to realize just how strong she really is. Micah wants to protect her from absolutely everything, but he's also there beside her while she starts finding her footing again.

Then there's Samson. 🐾❤️

Ruby struggling with nightmares and PTSD and having Samson enter the picture absolutely got me. I already love dogs, so naturally the K9 element was going to win me over, but I especially loved what Samson brought to Ruby's healing and sense of security.

The entire Fox & Falcon Securities crew was another highlight. Their loyalty, banter, protectiveness, and willingness to immediately rally around one of their own gave this story such a wonderful found-family feeling. I loved the whole cast and am already wondering whose story we're getting next!

And while Ruby and Micah are slowly figuring out their feelings, there's still someone out there trying to hurt her. The mystery kept me guessing as Micah and his team followed leads, questioned suspects, hit dead ends, and tried to figure out who was behind everything before that person could get to Ruby again.

Keeping Knight gave me exactly what I want from romantic suspense: danger and mystery balanced with a romance that still has room to breathe. I loved watching two people who weren't looking for a relationship go from cooking-class partners, to friends, to roommates under some terrifying circumstances, and finally realize that what had been growing between them was worth taking a chance on.

Micah may have saved Ruby's life the night of her attack, but it was everything he did afterward that made me fall for him. His patience, protectiveness, tenderness, and determination to make Ruby feel safe again made him such a swoon-worthy hero. ❤️

Five stars for Ruby, Micah, Samson, the Fox & Falcon family, and a cooking class that turned out to be a pretty great place to accidentally find love. 🥹🐾❤️

Thank you to Gia Cobie and The Author Agency for the gifted advanced reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Suzana · Rating 5 out of 5]

🦊🔷 Contemporary romance
🦊🔷 Romantic suspense
🦊🔷 Military romance
🦊🔷 Protector
🦊🔷 Millionaire
🦊🔷 White knight with a dangerous side
🦊🔷 Former Delta Force operator
🦊🔷 K9 handler/security specialist
🦊🔷 Book editor heroine
🦊🔷 Stronger than she knows and realizes
🦊🔷 Recovering from a violent attack
🦊🔷 Lives in NYC
🦊🔷 Doesn't think she wants a relationship until him
🦊🔷 Friends to Lovers
🦊🔷 Forced Proximity
🦊🔷 "Who Did This to You?"
🦊🔷 Touch her and d!e
🦊🔷 Hurt / Comfort
🦊🔷 Found Family
🦊🔷 Enough suspense and emotional baggage to fill a room
🦊🔷 Page turner / suspenseful / fast paced
🦊🔷 Engaging / riveting / gripping / gritty / addictive storyline
🦊🔷 Fun cast of supporting – secondary characters that add to the story and development

Oh, my protective-alpha-loving heart is so incredibly full right now. Gia Cobie has completely outdone herself with Keeping Knight. If you love romantic suspense that perfectly balances heart-stopping danger with a soft, slow-burn romance, you need to add this to your TBR immediately. I’ve been totally obsessed with the Fox & Falcon Securities series since book one, but honestly, this one takes everything to a whole new level. The mystery completely sucked me in, and combining that heavy suspense with how beautifully these two heal together is unmatched. Keeping Knight is an addictive and intoxicating read and an unforgettable reading experience filled with danger, intense longing, healing, found family, insane tension, sweet banter, and friends to lovers.

Micah and Ruby have my whole heart. I am an absolute sucker for the friends-to-lovers trope, and starting their story in a mundane cooking class made them feel so real and grounded before the absolute chaos hit. The transition from friends to "I will burn the world down to keep you safe" was seamless. Micah is a former Delta Force / K-9 handler, highly competent, fiercely protective, and downright obsessive when it comes to Ruby's safety. But what I loved most is that he is so incredibly patient and sweet with Ruby as she heals. The forced proximity in this book hits so right. Once he brings her back to his place for protection, the tension between them is just insane. They’re sharing this small space while trying so hard to pretend they're just friends, but you can practically feel the air crackling every time they're in the same room. It makes the slow-burn payoff so much sweeter. Ruby is such a resilient heroine, and watching her let her guard down around Micah—especially after being so fiercely anti-relationship—was beautiful. Plus, the Fox & Falcon security team found family dynamics are top-tier, and Micah's K-9 partner stole every single scene they were in.

The suspenseful plot kept me turning pages way past my bedtime, and the payoff was entirely worth it. A perfect, hard-earned HEA.

[Tiffany Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

**Fantastic Suspense!**

Keeping Knight is the second book in the Fox & Falcon Securities series, and I have found myself really enjoying slow-burn romances that start off as friends-to-lovers lately. Micah “Knight” and Ruby truly make a great couple because when they first meet, it’s completely by chance at a cooking class. They become playful cooking partners who are paired together for the class and quickly enjoy each other’s company, but neither of them is looking for anything more than friendship at the time.

That all changes when Ruby is attacked by an unknown person in her apartment. By chance, Micah had forgotten something that made him return to Ruby’s apartment that night—and his timing ultimately saves her.

Watching Micah and Ruby’s relationship begin to change after that night was truly beautiful. As they start spending more time together and eventually end up living together, their friendship slowly develops into something much deeper. I loved watching them realize that the feelings between them had changed and seeing their relationship naturally grow.

Meanwhile, Micah and his team begin investigating who is trying to hurt Ruby. However, as the days go by, every lead they follow seems to lead to another dead end, and they still can’t identify the threat against her. This only brings out Micah’s protective instincts even more when it comes to keeping Ruby safe—and honestly, it makes him even more swoon-worthy!

Once again, I was completely hooked on Micah and Ruby’s love story from the beginning. The suspense and mystery absolutely drew me in, as they always do with Author Cobie’s books. I love how she develops her characters and the side characters as well. They are all simply amazing, making it so easy to get lost in the worlds she creates. I’m already looking forward to seeing who will be next in the series.

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

[Sharon Grow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruby Ashe has done her best to come to terms with the death of her father. A hike that they both enjoyed, spending time with each other ended in tragedy. She has been working as a proof reader for various authors, enjoying the work after the break up with her ex. Sighing up for a cooking class and partnered with Micah has added enjoyment to their time together. Micah is retired Delta Force and working with Fox & Falcon Security. Retuning from their class, she has no idea that someone had broken into her home, until she is attacked. Only Micah, remembering to return with something from their class, saves her! Who could want to harm her and why? Staying with Micah at his home, she recovers from her injuries as they try to figure out who would want to harm her and why? Micah has his teammates at Fox & Falcon who begin the hunt for her attacker. She knows that her father’s wife was not happy about the money she was left and her ex also was upset that she refused to spend money on him. The police will be investigating, but in the meantime, Micah stays with her as they try to figure out who wants her dead and why. She knows that she is falling in love with him, but is there any chance that he could return her feelings? When another attempt is made on her life, will they finally stop them before it is too late? A beautiful romance with just the right amount of suspense, between two people who never dreamed that a cooking class could lead to love! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

[Melinda ~ Twinsie Talk · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Micah and Ruby meet at a cooking class where they end up being partners, and what starts as an unexpected connection turns into so much more. When danger shows up at Ruby’s apartment, Micah steps in to protect her. He has her move in with him so he can keep her safe while they figure out who is trying to hurt her.
Micah is one of those protective types that is so easy to fall for. He wants to keep Ruby safe, but what I loved most was how patient and sweet he was with her. Knowing everything she had been through, he took his time with her and never pushed her into anything she wasn’t ready for. Watching these two go from friends to realizing they wanted something more was such a sweet part of this slow burn romance.
And can we talk about Micah getting Ruby a dog to help her with her PTSD? My heart! It is the little things like that that made me love him even more. Micah showed Ruby how much he cared through his actions, and I loved watching their relationship develop as they learned to trust each other.
I also really enjoyed getting to see the other guys on the team. I am already curious about their stories and cannot wait to see what Gia Cobie has in store for them, especially Wrath. I have a feeling there is plenty more to come, and I am here for it!
If you enjoy a protective hero, a sweet slow burn romance, and watching two people find their way to each other while dealing with danger and past hurts, this is definitely one to add to your reading list.

[Romantic Reads and Such · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25*s

I always enjoy these romantic suspense stories from Cobie. The mystery element keeps me turning pages to see who is behind everything and I like the characters. The men are strong but caring, with a delightful found family element with the men they’ve served with. The women are strong and smart, even when they don’t feel like it.

Micah and Ruby have an adorable beginning to their relationship – being paired up in a beginner’s cooking class. They’ve slowly become friend(ly) during the weekly classes, both attracted to the other but neither feeling like the time is right to do anything about it. Then Ruby is attacked and Micah saves her. She moves in with him and over the next couple of weeks, as Micah and his friends try to figure out who is behind it, they grow closer together.

Keeping Knight is definitely not going to be right for everyone. While the first half of the book has more excitement, the second part does have a slower pace. Up until the climactic resolution, of course. Before that, tho, the two of them spend some time dancing around each other, neither sure of where to take their changing relationship. So it isn’t going to be for everyone, especially if you are looking for more mystery or action than a kinda slow burn. But I enjoyed watching them slowly embrace their feelings and get to know each other better.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

[MN Book Lady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can we all get a Micah in our lives?

Ruby and Micah had been taking a cooking class together when she needed him the most. Now she's living with him as he and his team try to discover who was trying to harm her. Ruby likes the protection he offers, but it makes it harder to stay just friends with him. What Ruby doesn't know is that Micah has a bit of a crush on her as well. People get questioned, but they are no closer to figuring it out. That is, until it seems like they've found the guy. Only to have it be a red herring. So what happens when the real threat comes while Ruby is mostly unprotected?

Ruby and Micah get their happy ending in this standalone book in a series.

I was slightly disappointed that the person it was wasn't someone who had regular interaction with Ruby, but rather just someone who wanted her for himself. I loved how protective Micah was, and I do have to wonder how much longer the two of them would have danced around each other with cooking classes before trying a date, given how much chemistry there was between them. I do wish we could have seen Micah's parents meeting Ruby and how that went, as it seemed like she liked his parents, just because she doesn't have hers anymore.

I received an advance review copy from The Author Agency, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Daniela Mikheal-Meek · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐

This was a hard one for me to rate because it honestly falls somewhere around 3.5 stars. While I wouldn’t necessarily say I loved the book, I can’t deny that it was entertaining and kept me wanting to read just one more chapter because I needed to know who was behind everything.

The suspense was definitely the strongest part for me. There were enough potential suspects and things happening to keep me guessing, and I flew through the book because I wanted answers. That being said, I think the mystery and my need to know what happened were doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

I liked Ruby and Micah together, and I’m always here for a protective MMC, but I wish there had been a little more depth to their relationship and the characters overall. Some parts also became repetitive, and by the end, things felt a little over the top. The reveal was satisfying enough, but it didn’t leave me feeling like the mystery had been particularly clever or memorable once everything came together.

Overall, this was a quick, entertaining romantic suspense that definitely succeeded at keeping me turning the pages. I enjoyed the experience of reading it more than I loved the actual story, if that makes sense. Not quite a 4-star read for me, but still one I had a good time with.

[Krisztina Imbre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of advance copy received from Author

Tropes:
* Romantic suspense
* Military romance
* Protector
* Millionaire
* Former Delta Force operator
* Book editor heroine
* Stronger than she knows and realizes
* Friends to Lovers
* Forced Proximity
* "Who Did This to You?"

What a rollercoaster this book was.

I did not read the first book in the series, but will definitely go back and read it to have the full experience.

The story started in a sweet way, our two characters story starts in a cooking class, and as their conversation and cooking experience evolves, chaos comes through.
Micah is a really protective MMC, a former Delta Force operator, who immediately takes our FMC, Ruby in his safety and helps her heal and can't seem to leave her out of sight.

The yearning, the tension and how their love just hits the spot, and it was really amazing as they try to solve the mystery of who attacked Ruby. The main character's chemistry was really palpable, even if neither one of them wanted to admit their feelings. But HEA was really written in the stars for them.

The suspense theme it was really good, I was on the edge of my seat reading it.

I will definitely be waiting for the next book to come.

Thank you for this amazing opportunity to read the eARC.

[Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in the fox and the falcon series. In this one Micah was taking a cooking class and was teamed up with Ruby, a beautiful red head that has captured his attention. Along with someone with less pure intentions. Micah saves her by breaking down her door but being a fox and falcon guy he insists she stay at his place for security reasons, guilt and because he has grown a bit attached to the spunky redhead.
In typical Gia fashion Micah watches over her and is at her beck and call at any moment as he feels somewhat responsible for not walking her to her apartment that fateful night and because he has developed a fondness for having her around him. Micah and the team look for clues as to who is behind the attacks and are frustrated at the lack of direction as to who is behind it. But as the days drag on he and Ruby get to fall in love and in typical Gia fashion they struggle admitting it but, in the end, love does win out. Great book, quick read, with all the action, love the maybe they do like me maybe not, back and forth we have all play in our heads at some time or another. Get the book for a cool fall weekend and prepare to be not put it down till you find out who and what is going to happen.

[Rainey Days Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Keeping Knight is the second book in the Fox and Falcon series and features Micah Sutton and Ruby Ashe. The couple form a friendship after meeting at a cookery evening class. Micah steps in to help Ruby when she is attacked in her apartment. Micah, already developing feelings for her, offers Ruby a safe place to stay at his apartment while they attempt to identify the perpetrator.

I really enjoyed the first few chapters. Initial character development was good and I was hooked, wanting to find out who was responsible for Ruby's assault. For me, it felt like a book with two halves: the first pulling me in with the attack on the MFC; and the second I found really disappointing, it didn’t engage me, lacked drama and the plot line seemed to lose its way. I did continue to read it only because I wanted to know who’d done it. By the end, I found the MFC rather pathetic with her snivelling behaviour and the perpetrator that didn’t fit ….. I won’t say any more because I don’t want to spoil it for others.

In my view a great start but lacking overall drama. Read it for completeness of the series and its characters.

[Lyn Brownlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!
It’s Micah’s turn to find his partner in book 2 of the Fox & Falcon Securities series.
He’s a former Delta Force operator turned K9 handler and now heads the Canine Services Division at Fox & Falcon Securities, with his dog Sampson along with him.
Also he’s the heir to the Sutton fortune as his dad Jack is the CEO to Sutton Aeronautics.
Finding a partner who’s interested in only him and not his money has had him shying away from relationships.
Until he meets Ruby at a cooking class.
They cook together, laugh together and secretly both are attracted to each other.
One night Ruby is violently attacked and Micah comes to her rescue moving her into his house for safety.
Things escalate as she is targeted again.
Can Micah and his team at the security agency keep her safe while they try to find the attacker?
Racing to find answers this story brings danger, mystery, and suspense but also shows loyalty, protection and love.
I loved the storyline, characters and the love and closeness with Micah’s work family.
Thank you Gia Cobie and The Author Agency for the opportunity to read this story.

[Maria Parker-Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Friends to lovers with a punch of danger and a sprinkling of adorable dogs.

Ruby and Micah connect during cooking class, but neither takes it further until Ruby's life is threatened and alpha Micah's protective instincts kick in. And what a steaming knight in shining armour he is too. He would burn the world for her and is only soft for her. Glorious!

As the mystery unfolds Micah and his team move mountains to protect Ruby from a threat none of them can predict. Necessity requires Ruby to live under the protection of Micah in his condo and the tender way he cares for her is just perfection. Her found family in the rag tag team are as hilarious as they are heart-warming.

Then enter the pooches! Protectors, emotional support animals and all round trail-wagging, scene-stealers. It made me so nostalgic for the love of a dog, that pure and unconditional companionship they provide. Samson is exactly what Ruby needs as she navigates PTSD and her nightmares.

As the mystery is solved and their love story heats up, the spice was smoking! A man that looks for cues and knows what she likes. Yes please!

I really enjoyed the HEA and hot AF Micah. A great book to warm you cold evenings.

[Jessie (thatchickwithabook) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars.

You know what? This is fast shaping up to be my new favourite Gia Cobie series. The F&F world, while connected to the others, feels fresh and new, and the guys are so intriguing. Knight, nicknamed so for being half-British with a knighted father, is the quintessential GC MMC - he’s protective (while respecting the hell out of the FMCs right to choose what happens in her life), he’s smart, and he says all. the. right. things 😮‍💨 (also, Gia if you’re reading this… British hero when???) Ruby is such a great FMC as well. Their flirty first couple of chapters are so cute and it was clear as day to me that they were perfect for each other before we’d even got to the suspense portion of the book. And speaking of, Ruby… you need to get far away from that apartment building. And finally, if you’re an epilogue truthist like me: it’s a good one. It has everything you’d want in it.

Anyway, I’m gonna go start a summoning circle for book three.

Thank you Gia Cobie for the ARC. This review is honest and voluntary.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating reading so I know other readers will love this story as much as I have
A simply wonderful start of a new series of the Fox and Falcon and I loved the story I found it to be simply outstanding and I found the friendship, adventure and suspense is simply a captivating read.
Ruby and Micah are wonderful characters and the way that they had met in a cookery class was something very different and the fact that both of them needed some help for burned biscuits, and meatballs. However, the fact that they were both able to laugh at their mistakes which made all the difference in this story.
They begin to spend more time together and they become very firm friends, Micah ever the gentleman walks Ruby home to ensure that she is safe and sound arriving at her door. Then as time progresses and as things move on it soon becomes apparent that there is a great deal more between this simply wonderful couple.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.

[Tasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keeping Knight by Gia Cobie was a fun, engaging romantic suspense that kept me hooked from beginning to end. I really enjoyed Ruby and Micah’s relationship, especially the friends-to-lovers dynamic and the way their connection slowly developed into something deeper. Micah is the perfect protective hero: strong, loyal, and caring, while Ruby is a determined heroine who has been through a lot but refuses to let it define her. Their chemistry was fantastic, and I loved watching them finally give in to the attraction between them. The suspense added plenty of action and kept the story moving, while the Fox & Falcon team brought some great found-family moments and humor. I also enjoyed the balance between the danger and the sweeter, more emotional moments between Ruby and Micah. Overall, Keeping Knight is a satisfying romance with suspense, chemistry, and characters you can't help but root for.

I received an ARC copy from The Author Agency. Thank you for giving me the chance to read this novel and share my honest review of the novel

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Fox & Falcon Security Series. As with most series it is always good to read in order but this book could easily be read as a standalone. A wonderful friends to lovers slow burn story that is full of suspense and worry, upping the emotions.

Micah and Ruby met at a cooking class they were both in, paring up and getting to know one another as they learn. Kind walks home and some extra time spent was giving them both some wants but neither willing to move past that next step.

When Micah saves Ruby for a home invasion attack, he goes into full on protective alpha. Sweeping her up, taking her to his home and bringing in his brother to find who is targeting Ruby. The more time spent together, the more he comforts her and looks after her the more the longing grows. But is this just because of the close proximity or could there be more?

Grab your copy and see if you can find out who is out for Ruby?

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

The transition from a casual cooking class partnership to a high-stakes protection setup kept me completely hooked. Ruby is trying to stay single and focus on her own life, but her world gets upended after a violent attack in her apartment. Micah, a former Delta Force operator turned K-9 handler, arrives just in time to save her and immediately takes her to his place to keep her safe while the danger is still active.

I really liked the protective, hurt-and-comfort energy between them. Micah has that ultimate fierce alpha drive, and watching him use his skills to shield Ruby while dealing with a veteran security team gave the plot a great, intense backdrop. Ruby’s resilience while processing her trauma felt honest, and the forced proximity made the slow-burn transition from friends to lovers feel earned rather than rushed. It moves at a steady, engaging pace with plenty of suspense and found-family elements.

If you love romantic suspense with a devoted military hero and high stakes, this is a solid choice.

Thank you, The Author Agency for the gifted copy!

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting partnered with Micah at a cooking class Ruby decided was the greatest thing to happen. They became friends and he was a gentleman through and through. He would walk her home after class and even though they had warm feelings towards each other they kept those feeling to themselves. Then one night Ruby arrived home was violently attacked. In the process, Micah, who had forgotten to give her the food she had brought home, showed up, broke in and saved her life but her attacker escaped through the fire escape. From there, things escalated as the search for clues continued. With Micah being part of the Fox and Falcon security team, his teammates help to protect her as well as try to find the attacker. This story will keep you guessing who it could be as this suspense has twist and turns leading you to one person and then another. During this time, Micah is trying his best to protect her as well as letting her know how he feels about her. A great story, you won’t be disappointed.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.