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Protected by the Elf Prince
Landon has always kept one foot firmly planted in the ordinary world. He’s an accounant after all. But then he discovers monsters are real... and an elf prince insists they're fated mates.
Dashiel has waited centuries for the one person destined to be his. The moment he meets Landon, he knows he's found him. However, convincing his human is another matter entirely.
Landon isn't ready to believe in fated mates. He's still trying to accept vampires, shifters, and elves exist.
But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to deny the bond growing between them. And when danger comes calling, Landon must decide if he’s ready for a love he never saw coming.
Dashiel has waited centuries for the one person destined to be his. The moment he meets Landon, he knows he's found him. However, convincing his human is another matter entirely.
Landon isn't ready to believe in fated mates. He's still trying to accept vampires, shifters, and elves exist.
But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to deny the bond growing between them. And when danger comes calling, Landon must decide if he’s ready for a love he never saw coming.
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2026
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September 20, 2026
I fucking loved this one. It was amazing and I need more so bad. Loved this story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
FMC: N/A - M/M Romance
MMC(s): Landon & Dashiel
Tropes: fated mates, novella, elf prince, age gap (160 years), slow burn, m/m (straight-to-gay)
Spice Rating: 1.5 to 2
Series: Yes | Protected Series Book 5
POV: Dual
Cliffhanger: No
4.5 Stars
I don’t like to pick favorites but this couple is up there at the top for me with this series. I enjoyed everything about Landon and Dashiel. Landon gives me nerdy silver fox vibes and I’m here for it! Dashiel is a bit of everything. He’s possessive, protective, powerful, and a big softie when it comes to Landon.
If you saw my recent review of the previous book, or read the rest of the series, you’ll know they move at a pretty fast pace. This one not so much. In fact, it’s the opposite, but in a delicious slow burn anticipation way. I tend to enjoy both and liked the slower pace of this book and the development of Landon and Dashiel’s relationship.
Landon needs time to wrap his mind around being the fated mate of a fae prince, his lack of exposure to the supernatural before now, and his struggle with his feelings about being with a male (when he’s only ever been with women). Dashiel proceeds as slowly as he’s capable while also stalking Landon to ensure his safety and be nearby his beloved. The story is enjoyable and unfortunately over too quickly but one I recommend.
MMC(s): Landon & Dashiel
Tropes: fated mates, novella, elf prince, age gap (160 years), slow burn, m/m (straight-to-gay)
Spice Rating: 1.5 to 2
Series: Yes | Protected Series Book 5
POV: Dual
Cliffhanger: No
4.5 Stars
I don’t like to pick favorites but this couple is up there at the top for me with this series. I enjoyed everything about Landon and Dashiel. Landon gives me nerdy silver fox vibes and I’m here for it! Dashiel is a bit of everything. He’s possessive, protective, powerful, and a big softie when it comes to Landon.
If you saw my recent review of the previous book, or read the rest of the series, you’ll know they move at a pretty fast pace. This one not so much. In fact, it’s the opposite, but in a delicious slow burn anticipation way. I tend to enjoy both and liked the slower pace of this book and the development of Landon and Dashiel’s relationship.
Landon needs time to wrap his mind around being the fated mate of a fae prince, his lack of exposure to the supernatural before now, and his struggle with his feelings about being with a male (when he’s only ever been with women). Dashiel proceeds as slowly as he’s capable while also stalking Landon to ensure his safety and be nearby his beloved. The story is enjoyable and unfortunately over too quickly but one I recommend.
September 5, 2026
This is the best one in the entire series if you ask me!
This book/series is a shorter MM book where paranormal Possesive heroes find their mates.
In this book it is an elf price finding his fated mate in an older man.
I loved the slow burn, the care and protectiveness and especially all the found family in this book.
Even though it is fated mates they dont jump each other and you read the struggle he has with paranormal being real, him having a male mate and how because he is older and had kids, a dead wife and all that also comes into play.
So if you love
💚 Older hero
💚 Fae
💚 Fated mates
💚Found family
💚 Slow burn
💚 Possessive heros
💚 And some action
Then i would really recommend this book to you! 😍📖
This book/series is a shorter MM book where paranormal Possesive heroes find their mates.
In this book it is an elf price finding his fated mate in an older man.
I loved the slow burn, the care and protectiveness and especially all the found family in this book.
Even though it is fated mates they dont jump each other and you read the struggle he has with paranormal being real, him having a male mate and how because he is older and had kids, a dead wife and all that also comes into play.
So if you love
💚 Older hero
💚 Fae
💚 Fated mates
💚Found family
💚 Slow burn
💚 Possessive heros
💚 And some action
Then i would really recommend this book to you! 😍📖
September 6, 2026
Landon and Dash!
The best couple for last. While I still love Riker, Landon and Dashiel have become my favorite couple. The patience and calmness that none of the books had before this one gave this couple a bit of a different spin and I guess showed a maturity with Landon's age. This slow burn romance was still a quick and easy read and finished out the series perfectly. I however would not be mad if there were more couples within this world eventually.
The best couple for last. While I still love Riker, Landon and Dashiel have become my favorite couple. The patience and calmness that none of the books had before this one gave this couple a bit of a different spin and I guess showed a maturity with Landon's age. This slow burn romance was still a quick and easy read and finished out the series perfectly. I however would not be mad if there were more couples within this world eventually.
Review of advance copy received from Autor
It's a slow-burn romance, the kind that draws you in more and more each second, a love story where understanding, patience, and love grow with time.
Dashiel and Landon are so perfect for each other, an Elven prince capable of doing anything to save his mate.
Once again, Lila has managed to make me fall in love with one of her books. I can't wait to see what else this universe has in store.
Dashiel and Landon are so perfect for each other, an Elven prince capable of doing anything to save his mate.
Once again, Lila has managed to make me fall in love with one of her books. I can't wait to see what else this universe has in store.
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September 3, 2026I like that the human protagonist is older (53 years old). And yes, the elf is even older—over 200 years old. He’s patient, refined, and still obviously possessive.
The pace was slower, which I actually enjoyed.
The pace was slower, which I actually enjoyed.
September 5, 2026
Just what I needed.
It was a cute and sweet continuation of the Protected series and the book left me with a nice warm feeling inside and a smile. 😃 And maybe a bit of cuteness aggression. 😁
It was a cute and sweet continuation of the Protected series and the book left me with a nice warm feeling inside and a smile. 😃 And maybe a bit of cuteness aggression. 😁
September 1, 2026
Fabulous 👌
Yes... yes YES YESS!! Most definitely want a book for Com and Monkey! Also, for the prince brothers!
... I enjoy the stories they're a fun read! Will we meet a Dragon?
Yes... yes YES YESS!! Most definitely want a book for Com and Monkey! Also, for the prince brothers!
... I enjoy the stories they're a fun read! Will we meet a Dragon?
September 2, 2026
Dashiel and Landon <3
September 9, 2026
Brilliant as always
Absolutely amazing read as always, I love dash so much he is so kind and gentle with his beloved, you seriously need to read them all they are all 5*+
Absolutely amazing read as always, I love dash so much he is so kind and gentle with his beloved, you seriously need to read them all they are all 5*+
September 28, 2026
I think this one is joint favourite with Nox and Kieran. I really liked Landon and Dash together and do hope we revisit the other characters some day.
September 12, 2026
Another round of reenactments was enjoyed, and I was glad to be done. The series was promising, but in the end was just something I read to pass the time when my brain wasn't doing brain things very well and I needed something to occupy my downtime. Husband was more amused this time, though, because we had A LOT of material in this one to go all-out with our little sideshow. The cats are also glad that I won't be bothering them as much bc they're lazy and hate moving from their nap nests.
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