Protecting Lucy

by Hunter Rose

Older. Dominant. And brutally handsome.

Jackson is so much better than he was years ago.

As my older brother’s best friend, he turned me down

And, I vowed to never feel anything for him after that. But now he’s thrust back into my life…

I won’t let my old feelings for him resurface.

My resolve weakens when someone starts stalking me, and Jackson makes it his mission to protect me.

And when things get more and more dangerous, I find myself falling for Jackson even harder.

Will I be able to survive the danger looming and my feeling for Jackson?

Genres: Romance

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About the author

Hunter Rose is a Contemporary Romance author who found his love for literature at an early age. Reading everything from Edgar Allen Poe to Nora Roberts, Hunter's love for reading quickly turned into a passion for writing. After writing in a few genres, Hunter became intrigued by Contemporary Romance being the hopeless romantic that he is.

When he is not writing, Hunter finds inspiration through travelling across the world and meeting new people. Although he enjoys spending time with others, Hunter also appreciates some alone time displaying his creativity in his carpentry workshop with a glass of aged Whisky on the rocks.

Reviews

[Rosemary Pollock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sixteen-year old Lucy has had a crush on her brother Dean’s, 18-year old best friend, Jackson, since she was a kid. At the boys’ graduation party, she decides to kiss Jackson and show him just how much she likes him, but he is with another girl and isn’t paying her any attention. She sort of accidently spills a drink on him and he goes to Dean’s room to change. She follows him and tells him that her graduation present to him is a kiss, her first kiss. At his refusal, she threatens to go downstairs and find someone else for her first kiss. A challenge, something he could never back down from, causes him to grab her, and soon the kiss, that surprises her, deepens, until Dean appears wanting to know what is going on. Jackson mocks her, sending her crying to her room.

Seven years later, Lucy and Jackson are thrown together again, when Lucy, after a disastrous love affair, moves in with Dean, where Jackson is also living. The ridiculing continues, but soon a relationship develops with Lucy constantly asking herself if Jackson really cares or is this just a connection based on sex? The story soon turns to one of mystery and intrigue with threatening notes, tire slashings, a beaten-up Lucy, the ransacking of the boys’ business sites, all the while, kept guessing as to who the “bad guy” is.

This is my second book by this author and I have already fallen in love with his style, how he expresses himself, how he blends his words into a well-mixed bowl of humour, romance, and fascination to hold my interest to the very end. He uses expressive language when describing the farmhouse; witty and clever dialogue with smart one-liners; and a story line like a jigsaw puzzle--every time I think I have the right piece, it just does not fit. Did I forget to mention those steamy, hot, passionate sex/love scenes? Some of the best I have ever read, which probably help me fall in love with Jackson who is stubborn but caring, dominant but charming, and a perfect match to Lucy, who feels that she is just his toy, but she cares too much for him to stop seeing him.

At the end of this book, I felt like I had come in from the cold of an icy winter (especially after those seductive scenes), into the spring of a fragrantly, scented bouquet. Hunter Rose is definitely a storyteller, an author who can smoothly and flawlessly tell a tale that stimulates and delights, leaving you asking for more. Well done, Hunter Rose!

[Barbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Protecting Lucy from herself is just as difficult as protecting her from an unknown assailant. She has a hard time forgiving herself for past mistakes and believing that she deserves happiness. Jackson's hot and cold inconsistent behavior adds to Lucy's struggle to accept herself and believe in Jackson. In my opinion, Jackson takes too long to get his act together and be honest with Lucy. Even though I felt frustrated with this couple and wanted to shake some sense into them, I think the story provides an interesting, suspenseful plot. As Lucy and Jackson experience ups and downs, someone tries to hurt Lucy and damage Jackson's and Dean's business. In a shocking plot twist, the person behind the threats and attacks is revealed in a dramatic scene when she tries to set up Lucy and kill her.
Does Jackson arrive in time to save Lucy from herself and her surprise assailant? Read and find out for yourself. Then you will want to read Dean's story to see how Lucy's brother recovers from his part in protecting Lucy. Thanks to the author for a complimentary copy of this title.

[Tasha Coll. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I definitely must say this book was really good it really had me pulled in .knowing that the fact that Jackson went years having feelings for Lucy it really surprised me like wow but I'm really glad that they got together and its really sad knowing that he'll friend trine was like that that really caught me off guard and plus I really felt bad for Dean he really was in love with that girl but knowing that he didn't want to date again I really kind of wish this was a part 2 I do want him to find someone anyway once again Hunter outdid himself with this one great job with this book!!!

[Annemarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lucy always hung around her brother, Dean and his best friend, Jackson. Everyone in her family knew about her crush on Jackson. He always teased her and treated her like a little sister. But once they hit their twenties and age was no longer a concern, the possibilities for a true relationship open up. And now Lucy needs protecting from someone that wants to ruin her life and the family business. Can Jackson keep her safe? Will she see he truly loves her? A good read with enough suspense to keep you engaged and hooked to the end.

[Sylvie Rochon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a brothers best friend forbidden suspenseful romance. Lucy's been in love with Jackson, her older brother Dean's best friend, since she was a young girl. At sixteen she makes a move on Jackson but although he kisses her back, goes back to an antagonistic relationship right after. Seven years later Lucy moves in with Dean and Jackson after some mistake. Lucy is being threatened. Jackson is still being nasty to her, until he isn't. I liked this story and the suspense.

[Lindy Bateman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the book, lots of witty sarcasm and bitchiness between the two main characters. There was a confusing bit towards the end where one second she's on the floor barely conscious and struggling to stay with it, and the next line they are on about letting her out of the hospital, I had to go back and make sure I hadn't missed something. Other than that it's well worth the read and would have been 5 stars. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

[Sharon A Shovan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lucy and Jackson. Lucy messed up royally! How was she supposed to know he was married? No job, no boyfriend and no place to live. Now what? Lucky for Lucy her brother is letting her stay with him temporarily. Except he did not let her know that they were having another roommate. Unfortunately this roommate is none other than Jackson, who is her brother’s best friend and also Lucy’s crush when she was sixteen and got rejected. Man oh man this could get complicated!

[Tasha Raines · Rating 4 out of 5]

Protecting Lucy is a fine romance novel with a thriller beat and a shocking twist. Lucy has always had a crush on her brother's best friend. She doesn't think Jackson notices her so she pretends not to like him. Then she is forced to move in with her brother and guess who is staying in the house too? Plus, Lucy is being stalked due to a past mistake with a married man.

[Nicole Spence · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, love the intensity and excitement! I read this book in 24hrs!

[Tracey Tranter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful book great from the beginning to the end.

The storyline is full of danger, drama, action, suspense, adventure and romance.

One good read.

[Shannon Frugard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an awesome book! Romance was steamy and the twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat!

[Sharon Akshar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book. Interesting from beginning to end.

[Mindy Martinez Borda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I must say I liked this book but it didn't wow me. When I read in the blurb that publicized whofirstthe main male character, Jackson was going to protect his female counterpart, Lucy, and then reading in the first chapter that he was going to join the military everything made sense promised in the blurb made sense.
However, as I kept on reading I found myself kind of disappointed the what I had expected was not exactly it. I could see that he cared for her sometimes and I could definitely see that he took care of her when she needed it, but I really didn't see a lot of protection from him towards her. I even think that Jackson was a little bit of a cyclothymic at times.
Having said that the hidden dangers and dramatic situations depicted in this book were really engaging and keep my interest in the story.
All in all, it is a good book and it deserves a chance to be read.