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Her Cowboy Protector
Cruz Montes can't believe her DEA Agent brother is abandoning her on a dusty, isolated ranch in West Texas with a cowboy she's never met. Carlos swears Niall is the only man who can keep Cruz and her unborn baby safe but she isn't so sure. One look at the rough ex-soldier and Cruz wonders if she wouldn't be safer on her own.
Rancher Niall Campbell isn't thrilled with the prospect of babysitting his best friend's sister, especially when he learns she's marked for death by an infamous drug cartel assassin. But he swore a blood oath with Carlos in the heat of battle and always keeps his word. He'll defend Cruz and her unborn baby with his life.
Cruz quickly realizes she isn't the only one being followed by a ghost. She's drawn to the haunted Niall. As she chips away at his emotional armor, Niall dares to dream about what it might be like to have a family of his own, to keep Cruz and her baby in his life.
But all those dreams will remain unrealized if he can't protect her.
Rancher Niall Campbell isn't thrilled with the prospect of babysitting his best friend's sister, especially when he learns she's marked for death by an infamous drug cartel assassin. But he swore a blood oath with Carlos in the heat of battle and always keeps his word. He'll defend Cruz and her unborn baby with his life.
Cruz quickly realizes she isn't the only one being followed by a ghost. She's drawn to the haunted Niall. As she chips away at his emotional armor, Niall dares to dream about what it might be like to have a family of his own, to keep Cruz and her baby in his life.
But all those dreams will remain unrealized if he can't protect her.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 26, 2015
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About the author
Roxie Rivera
71 books2,803 followersWhen I’m not chasing after my wild preschooler, I like to write super sexy romances and scorching hot erotica. I live in Texas with a husband who could easily snag a job as an extra on History Channel’s new Viking series, a sweet but rowdy three-year-old with Tetralogy of Fallot, and Bosley, our Great Dane with major mommy issues.
I also have another dirty-book writing alter ego, Lolita Lopez, who writes deliciously steamy tales for Ellora’s Cave, Forever Yours/Grand Central, Mischief/Harper Collins UK, Siren Publishing and Cleis Press.
I also have another dirty-book writing alter ego, Lolita Lopez, who writes deliciously steamy tales for Ellora’s Cave, Forever Yours/Grand Central, Mischief/Harper Collins UK, Siren Publishing and Cleis Press.
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August 17, 2019
Carlos, heroine's brother asked his best friend and military brother, Niall to protect his sister from the vile monstrous man, Spider (MC) aka El Alacran who had broken into her home and raped her. Now Cruz is eight months pregnant and nothing is what it seems...when she discovers what the man was really after when he broke into her home...
This engaging story was action-packed and full of intrigue.
Loved this couple's story!
😉❤✌👐🙌📚📖
This engaging story was action-packed and full of intrigue.
Loved this couple's story!
😉❤✌👐🙌📚📖
November 9, 2018
3.5 stars
April 10, 2016
Anything written by Roxie Rivera has been nothing but superb! She did not disappoint with this either! She rates in my top 10 Favorite authors. This book doesn't have much ranching going on so if you are not into Cowboys do not fret you will love this book. We are dealing with an ex military alpha male that any woman would dream of! I highly reccomend trying this out or any series from Roxie. She doe not dissapoint. A few typos in this one but not too distracting as her others do not have typos so that could be a fluke with this one~ rating it at a 4.5 ~~ I do hope to see a book two on Carlos and his unfinished business I'm guessing protecting a woman so I hope she continues this series. This is a standalone but as I said hoping for a book 2.
February 4, 2018
Cowboy cartel
Girl has cartel hitman chasing her, so her brother asks his friend to protect his sister who is also heavily pregnant. The story ensues, really fast paced and very entertaining. There's danger, romance, car chases and a bunny boiler what more could you want.
I liked this, good characters and dialogue. A few errors I picked up see chapter three first page, otherwise an enjoyable read.
Love the Russian stories the best
Girl has cartel hitman chasing her, so her brother asks his friend to protect his sister who is also heavily pregnant. The story ensues, really fast paced and very entertaining. There's danger, romance, car chases and a bunny boiler what more could you want.
I liked this, good characters and dialogue. A few errors I picked up see chapter three first page, otherwise an enjoyable read.
Love the Russian stories the best
March 6, 2018
I liked this one, not sure why I hadn't read it earlier, but doing a re-read of Roxie's works and found 2 I haven't read. It is a real shame that the author is unable to write anymore. I was looking forward to more of her works.
June 17, 2022
I seriously adore Roxie Rivera but this one wasn't for me. I didn't connect with either character. I liked the premise but this story just fell short for me.
July 1, 2023
Great read
Naill and Cruz are great. A brothers bestfriend trope. Alsoa hit man and and undercover agent. Happily ever after and no cliff hangers.
Naill and Cruz are great. A brothers bestfriend trope. Alsoa hit man and and undercover agent. Happily ever after and no cliff hangers.
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February 17, 2025There is some error. There are two books in this link.
Her cowboy protector by Roxie Rivera
This was good but the writing was too simple. There was no grip, no intrigue. It was just bland. The plot line was good. The execution not so.
Emma outpost by Lolita Lopez
Bad. It’s menage but MMF. Yuck.
Her cowboy protector by Roxie Rivera
This was good but the writing was too simple. There was no grip, no intrigue. It was just bland. The plot line was good. The execution not so.
Emma outpost by Lolita Lopez
Bad. It’s menage but MMF. Yuck.
March 27, 2015
Cruz got a phone call from her brother Carlos who was working undercover in a drug cartel for the DOD. The assassin called The Scorpion was headed her way. Carlos told Cruz that he was sending someone to care for her and keep her and her unborn child safe. Cruz had been raped by the assassin but left alive. The reason had not been clear but the assassin had told her he would be back. Cruz was now eight months pregnant. A rough cowboy, Niall showed up at her door as soon as she had packed. He was all business and the headed out being followed. A cell phone call from Carlos instructed Niall not to stop at the next intersection no matter what happened. Carlos tboned another car at the intersection and Niall escaped. Cruz was furious as she wanted to stop and help her brother. Niall did not listen to her and keep going. He constantly reminded Cruz that he gave his promise to her brother to keep her and the baby safe and that promise would be kept. Eventually after a long pregnant journey, Cruz arrived at Niall's somewhat primitive ranch out in the middle of no where, TX. Puzzle pieces started to appear and Cruz and Niall had to work the puzzle. Attacks from an intruder, fleeing quickly to a hunting lodge, then hotels,burner phones and dishonest law enforcement officials brought up the possibility that Cruz was being used as bait. All this action made life exciting, but the feeling of caring and intimacy between Cruz and Niall was developing into something real and much more exciting. Niall suffered horribly from PTSD and Cruz was coping with feelings that made her think that after the rape, no man would ever be in her life. Life begin to change for both of them. I enjoyed this book.
February 12, 2016
The main character is pregnant, which we learn came about because of a violent rape she endured. Her brother, an undercover cop, fears for her safety and sends her on the run with a special forces buddy of his, who, naturally, falls for the pregnant beauty.
There were some elements of this that I enjoyed, including the generally respectful way she was treated by the cowboy, but overall it was too full of cliche and too lacking in accurate detail or tension to keep my interest. Cowboy feels like there may be danger lurking, they move on. Over and over. It's a constantly shifting backdrop with no time to build tension or get a real sense of real danger, and when there IS actual danger, it's over almost before it begins, the aftermath being shown before we get a sense that the characters are actually at risk. As a romance it felt weak and tepid, including the sex scenes. As a thriller it felt forced and drawn out--boring and too safe. As a military-ish novel, it was just too lax in detail. I was pretty unimpressed with the effect of combining all those.
There were some elements of this that I enjoyed, including the generally respectful way she was treated by the cowboy, but overall it was too full of cliche and too lacking in accurate detail or tension to keep my interest. Cowboy feels like there may be danger lurking, they move on. Over and over. It's a constantly shifting backdrop with no time to build tension or get a real sense of real danger, and when there IS actual danger, it's over almost before it begins, the aftermath being shown before we get a sense that the characters are actually at risk. As a romance it felt weak and tepid, including the sex scenes. As a thriller it felt forced and drawn out--boring and too safe. As a military-ish novel, it was just too lax in detail. I was pretty unimpressed with the effect of combining all those.
March 8, 2015
terrific & suspenseful
Loved this story-so much going on it was very hard to put down. Carlos(undercover DEA agent in a gang cartel) took his pregnant sister(who has a hit out on her) to stay with his best friend from the service-Niall, a cowboy who has his own farm that he's building up. Cruz(the sister) was only weeks away from delivery-a boy she has named "Felix". Cruz after much therapy is finally feeling more her old self after having Been targeted 8 months ago by the cartels enforcer. He had raped her repeatedly after breaking into her apartment. Carlos helped her thru the tough time as well as therapy-Felix is a result of that night but she couldn't love him more. Now she has a target on her head-the enforcer is back for his son and to kill Cruz-so much suspense, drama, loving, emotions, makes this book an awesome read!! 5 stars
Loved this story-so much going on it was very hard to put down. Carlos(undercover DEA agent in a gang cartel) took his pregnant sister(who has a hit out on her) to stay with his best friend from the service-Niall, a cowboy who has his own farm that he's building up. Cruz(the sister) was only weeks away from delivery-a boy she has named "Felix". Cruz after much therapy is finally feeling more her old self after having Been targeted 8 months ago by the cartels enforcer. He had raped her repeatedly after breaking into her apartment. Carlos helped her thru the tough time as well as therapy-Felix is a result of that night but she couldn't love him more. Now she has a target on her head-the enforcer is back for his son and to kill Cruz-so much suspense, drama, loving, emotions, makes this book an awesome read!! 5 stars
April 28, 2015
Cruz Montes is the sister of a DEA agent. Her brother Carlos has been working undercover to try to take down a drug cartel. Cruz gets raped and brutally attacked by their leader. He leaves her pregnant and he tells her he will be back. She is scared for her life. Her brother wanting to keep her safe calls on his army buddy, Niall Campbell. He is a rancher in Texas and Carlos knows he will protect her life and her unborn baby with his own life. This story is full of action and suspense as Niall and Cruz keep running in order to stay ahead of the cartel. At the same time they make a lot of discovers about each other and their lives. They may have more in common in their broken lives than they realize. This book does contain sex scenes.
March 9, 2015
Never disappointed
Roxie Rivera is one of the top ten authorities I love. Reasons? Her style of writing. The natural flow of words, emotions, plot, erotica.
Cruz is a woman who has survived a traumatic horrific event. Naill is an honorable hero with his own demons that vows to protect her. Add PTSD, drug cartels and my beloved Texas and what's not to like? Together, they make a successful book I didn't put down from start to finish.
Again, I'm never disappointed in RR's books. Her Russian Protector series take me to a happy place each time I re-read them.
I encourage people to get lost in the magical writing style of RR.
CSK
Roxie Rivera is one of the top ten authorities I love. Reasons? Her style of writing. The natural flow of words, emotions, plot, erotica.
Cruz is a woman who has survived a traumatic horrific event. Naill is an honorable hero with his own demons that vows to protect her. Add PTSD, drug cartels and my beloved Texas and what's not to like? Together, they make a successful book I didn't put down from start to finish.
Again, I'm never disappointed in RR's books. Her Russian Protector series take me to a happy place each time I re-read them.
I encourage people to get lost in the magical writing style of RR.
CSK
May 6, 2015
Love a romance by Roxie Rivera!! This is an excellent surprise of a story. Cruz is on the run from the brutal attack by the cartel boss. Now she fears her safety and that of her baby. Her brother Carlos is undercover, but his Special Ops friend, wonderful cowboy, Niall, will protect her with his life. She hides out at his ranch, until they are found. Then they are on the move. Twists and turns keep you guessing, their attraction and love for each other slowly burns. She is strong and smart. He is a total alpha male and super hot. There is suspense, action, hot sex, romance, bad guys galore, and you will want to know every detail. Well written and a great read. ENJOY !!!
April 6, 2015
This was a good story, it had some twists and turns, but nothing too crazy. Cruz and Niall were likable and interesting. The whole premise for the story was something a little different, and it played out differently than I expected. All was okay, and that was the only problem I had with the book
Nothing was wrong, everything was okay. No highs, no lows, no real heat between the Cruz and Niall. It felt like a stroll through the woods, nothing interesting, but nothing wrong either. I just didn't feel anything while reading but I kept reading because it was an interesting story
Nothing was wrong, everything was okay. No highs, no lows, no real heat between the Cruz and Niall. It felt like a stroll through the woods, nothing interesting, but nothing wrong either. I just didn't feel anything while reading but I kept reading because it was an interesting story
March 15, 2015
Aww such a great story.
Cruz Montes was upset her DEA agent brother was leaving her and her unborn baby's safety to a cowboy she has never met. He is Niall Campbell and is her brothers best friend. He is not happy about the situation either. She has been marked for death and her baby was in danger. They both have been damaged by life and the things in their past. Niall will do everything in his power to keep them both safe. I loved this book. I hope her brother gets his own story.
Cruz Montes was upset her DEA agent brother was leaving her and her unborn baby's safety to a cowboy she has never met. He is Niall Campbell and is her brothers best friend. He is not happy about the situation either. She has been marked for death and her baby was in danger. They both have been damaged by life and the things in their past. Niall will do everything in his power to keep them both safe. I loved this book. I hope her brother gets his own story.
January 20, 2016
great book
I really e keyed this story by Roxie Rivera! Her characters are always ones that you learn to love, despite rough edges or bad situations they come with. Her heroine Cruz is a brave woman who endured an awful assault, became pregnant from it and then had to go on the run. The hero, her brothers best friend, Niall is a tough but sensitive former Delta soldier that takes on the responsibility of her and her baby's safety. I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a sexy romance with some suspense!
I really e keyed this story by Roxie Rivera! Her characters are always ones that you learn to love, despite rough edges or bad situations they come with. Her heroine Cruz is a brave woman who endured an awful assault, became pregnant from it and then had to go on the run. The hero, her brothers best friend, Niall is a tough but sensitive former Delta soldier that takes on the responsibility of her and her baby's safety. I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a sexy romance with some suspense!
April 26, 2015
Roxie Rivera gives us another enjoyable read. I am a big Fan of Ms. Rivera's books This story began with a young woman who was the survior of an attack. It is discovered that her attacker may be back for round two. Her brother sets up a protector for her from an army buddy. Cruz is a strong woman
we all wish we could have her backbone. & Niall a new book boyfriiend we all wish we had. This story had it all. Suspence, Excitement, Romance and a couple of crazy obsessed people. Overall a very good read. Hope Roxie will give us more hot Cowboys.
we all wish we could have her backbone. & Niall a new book boyfriiend we all wish we had. This story had it all. Suspence, Excitement, Romance and a couple of crazy obsessed people. Overall a very good read. Hope Roxie will give us more hot Cowboys.
March 3, 2015
Her Cowboy Protector was thrilling, exciting, rough, raw, sweet and sexy as hell.
Roxie Rivera is an amazing author. She brings her readers books that hook em from the very beginning. She keeps it interesting and real, while her characters fall in love during all the excitement.
I am always looking forward to another book from Roxie and I can't wait to read more books from her. Keep up the fantastic work.
Roxie Rivera is an amazing author. She brings her readers books that hook em from the very beginning. She keeps it interesting and real, while her characters fall in love during all the excitement.
I am always looking forward to another book from Roxie and I can't wait to read more books from her. Keep up the fantastic work.
April 24, 2015
This one didn't hook me until a third of the way in. At first, I didn't connect with the characters and the first few chapters felt less developed and sophisticated than I was expecting. The rest of the book was great. The plot was complicated and interesting, and though it was a bit predictable, it was well done. I enjoyed the evolution of the relationship between Cruz and Niall also. I am really looking forward to Carlos's story, if it is on the way.
April 19, 2020
Roxie does it again. Another amazing book that leaves you wanting more. I loved Cruz. She's one fantastic woman with strength and a survivor's spirit. Niall is the perfect fit for her. Both have broken pieces that only the other can fix. I would recommend Roxie's book Close Quarters if you like true heroes and amazing women.
Highly recommended author
Highly recommended author
March 4, 2015
I've loved Roxie's work for quite a while now and this one is no different. It reads a little like a harlequin, being a little tamer but still hot, but it's still a great story with entertaining characters. I hope Carlos gets his own book one day. I really liked his character.
July 10, 2015
What a roller coaster of goodness!!!
This was recommended to me and I must say, what a great story!!! I loved the characters and their struggles they had to endure. I am so glad Cruz and Niall were able to beat the bad guys and get their happily ever after!!!
This was recommended to me and I must say, what a great story!!! I loved the characters and their struggles they had to endure. I am so glad Cruz and Niall were able to beat the bad guys and get their happily ever after!!!
May 15, 2015
What a fabulous romantic suspense novel. It was interesting from start to finish. They were both though hell and back before the story began, yet during the story they not only became close, but healed each other.
January 23, 2016
This was another great book by Roxie, the story was good and kept the reader interested. I like the fact that it has included an additional character whom I hope will be the main character in the next book in this series. The book was well written but a few spelling/grammar errors.
March 6, 2015
This was a nice surprise release from Roxie that will (hopefully) hold me over until the next installment of the Russian Protector series is out. Thanks, Roxie!
March 20, 2016
Very sexy read. Cruz has been into protection with her brother's best friend Niall. Sparks fly between this PHD student and former solider.
March 12, 2015
Pretty good book.
March 13, 2015
loved it! Roxie never ceases to amaze me with her talent. This book was suspenseful, and a tangled love story where the brothers best friend falls in love with his sister.
March 12, 2015
Rated 3.5 Stars
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