Protected by the MC

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I love biker and I love shifters, and when combined I am a very happy reader!! Isabel finds herself in a very dangerous situation with human traffickers and just when her and another girl get away Isabel dragged back because the other girl didn’t make it. When she thinks all hope is lost she hears the rumbling of motorcycles. Dex and the rest of the MC were in the right place at the right time to see Isabel get struck down. They rescue her but they are keeping a big secret from her. She gets to know Dex, Theron and Zarael in particular. Just when she is settling in good with the 3 men the others need to go on a run and the 4 of them stay behind. But when all is looking like roses the traffickers try for her again will her men be able to save her again? This is a entertaining escape and I would highly recommend this book!!

1,690 reviews310 followers

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A Thrilling Read With Dangers, Heat, Blossoming Love, A sexy game of Truth-Dare🔥, Action AND a beautiful HEA!
ARC received for a honest review.

The story was Gorgeously written. Smooth. I finished it in a few hours, Highly recommend it! LOVED Isabel, Theron, Dex, Zarael. All have striking personalities. She's also a virgin *Ahem*. Lilly knows how to write great Reverse-Harem books!

The story starts with the day before Isabel's kidnapping, the hope she felt for this modelling audition, then during and after it, Her helplessness, the fear that she won't ever see her Mom or sis again. Luckily she got the chance to run, then fatefully found the bikers *in the middle of nowhere* (Actually they found her..especially Dex) who saved her.

Her jaw was injured, the gang took her in. Cared for her, mostly Theron, Dex &, Zarael. Others were just acquaintances.

Dex: The one who saved her &, beat the shit out of her kidnapper. The leader, a little rough around the edges. Tough naughty guy. Awkward with feelings talk.
Theron: The one who took care of her. The thinker. A kind gentle heart with biker exterior. Book lover (So knowledgeable due to it!) My fav❤.
Zarael: The Jokester with deep amusing insights. The fun guy, making laugh-out-loud jokes.

She+Theron spent the most time together(understandably..) They both just..Connected. The sweet looks, Gentle caressing.
Dex & she talked often, but she was intimidated by him a little(poor guy couldn't understand at 1st why she didn't look him in the eye!) Can't fathom the guy.
She met Zareal 1st by the lake, serene. His prank damn near gave her a heart attack *chuckle* then they met there regularly.

The 1st 2 weeks she can't even talk much due to the injury. Dex talked to her mom/sis for her then. Even through it, her relation with these 3 just deepened. The 3rd week was better, she could talk more. Answering, asking questions from her Saviors. Feelings growing, But none showed *mostly*, as she'll be gone soon.

At last, her home going day came. But then PTSD reared its ugly head. It surprised them all, she just fainted. Her Mind thinking that leaving this Safe solace would harm her..
The guys had work, but couldn't leave her. So Dex, Theron, Zarael stayed while others Rode out. Them alone together? Something was bound to happen!

She was guilty that they couldn't leave due to her, but as they told her too, they cared for her. She appreciated the help.
It was hard, but she talked the time of her kidnapping with Theron & Zar. It felt freeing.

She spent little intimate moments with each of them afterwards. 1st with Dex, in his haven-Gym, punching bags. Ending with both breathing hard+A searing kiss. 2nd with Theron, Alone in the clearing, gazing at the shooting stars *So beautiful❤*. 3rd with Zarael on a picnic, where he told+showed her their truth about being a shifter. Also shared how they all have feelings for her. Her feelings were torn, She cared-No, Loved-them all. But Over thinking won't get her anywhere, so she followed her instinct, kissed the hell out of Zar!
She knows she wants them all. But together? That's weird. Unorthodox. But to her, it also felt right. Could she have it though?

Then the fated night came, All 4 huddled Together around fire. A Game of Truth and Dare ensued, revealing their deepest desires, Resulting in Passionate lovemaking. Her virginity is their biggest gift. A treasure. Trust.

But then the morning came, so does the awareness of what she'd done. She didn't regret it, none of them did. But as Dex said, she felt weird due to rule for women the society had made. So true words.
They talked about how this'll work, A Mating arrangement! We find how the guys have already talked about her with eachother days ago, their feelings, wanted her to chose one of them (as she was growing closer to all 3) but her health came 1st so hadn't talked about it. Now she had chosen them all! *Yay!*

But before the HEA, of course some action will happen! The guys who had kidnapped her? They came for vengeance. It was quite a fight. Being Shifters helped! I'm happy, she found her inner strength during it.
Their Relation may be unorthodox. But their love? It's Real. Worth living for.

I loved The Ceremony! It was beautiful❤ Her bonding to Theron, Dex, Zarael forever. It's good that her family accepted them! *You'll wanna see their reaction!*
The epilogue was stunning😍, Loved seeing their Kids. They make a cute family!

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T.P.A.

818 reviews15 followers

December 27, 2024

This started off quite promising and considering it offers two very alluring elements, shifters and bikers, I thought it might be fun to dive into it.
The main heroine is sweet, innocent and hopeful of the future. When her naïveté puts her in less than desirable position, the MMCs come to the rescue.
This is a slow burn- romance, where the main heroine spends quite some time with the bear shifters and I have to say that the caring, nurturing actions of the gentlemen in question added coziness to the story.
However, there were things that were more challenging to get past like the sudden openness of the FMC to explore things further with her love interests. It just seemed a bit peculiar to me that such a shy young lady would be ready to throw caution to wind.
Overall, this was a quick and pleasant book to read. Definitely has potential, so I guess if it was longer, more time would have been given for the relationships to develop further and at the same time, the main heroine could have been eased into the shapeshifting element of the story.

Julie

551 reviews2 followers

February 4, 2023

Little Plot and Over Dramatic

This is one of the lines from the book: “They all want to get to know my body, before they enter this shrine that no man before has entered.”

We used to call this over excessive hyper verbosity. In other words, use of flowery language in an attempt to sound intelligent. I get it. This is the character’s stream of consciousness most of the time and she’s very immature. I would have loved more character development between them and honestly the “show down” was a let down.

There is a clear opportunity to build a world and make a compelling case for this group. In the end, the story is lazy because any development essentially happens off the page.

Erin

24 reviews12 followers

July 20, 2021

The description had me intrigued and I liked the concept of the storyline. The beginning had me hooked with the kidnapping and other events (no spoilers). Slow burn 75% through and multiple POV. Isabel got to know her rescuers as they cared for her and built a friendship. And then bam; I felt like the last 25% was rushed. Too much happened at once, details seemed to be glossed over, assumed or never mentioned. The reveal of we are bear shifters was anti-climatic. There could have been more clarity, more blanks filled in and brushing up on details.

Libra

154 reviews5 followers

Beautiful story of love and strength!

I love the language imagery of this book! It's absolutely beautiful! It takes you to another place and time. Which is what a fiction book should do.
The main character, Isabel, goes through some pretty bad things before she meets her sweeties.
I like that Lilly Wilder seems to have done her research on different topics to make her book better, for instance natural remedies for medical conditions and technical work on a punching bag - the physical aspects of that.
I enjoyed the journey that Isabel went on in this book. This wasn't just about a physical relationship with three men, though that was definitely there and hot. This was about how love blossomed very quickly between them, sometimes that happens and it's real and strong. This was about how Isabel became stronger because of her love. It's a beautiful story. I love it. I honestly love it.
Needless to say, I will be reading more from Lilly Wilder in the future.

Fiona

2,903 reviews32 followers

January 7, 2021

Isabel believes she is doing an interview with a modeling agency, when she meets up with the woman she organised to be interviewed by, she spills Isabel’s coffee and replaces it with another cup. By the time Isabel realises it has been tampered with, its too late. She wakes up chained in a room with another girl. She manages to escape through being rescued by a motorcycle group. These guys are bear shifters.

Theron, Zarael and Dex are three of the bikers who Isabel is closer to, Dex carries Isabel home to their compound and Theron treats her wounds and her fractured jaw and Zarael tends to her spiritual healing. As the weeks progress, Isabel falls in love with all three of these guys and they too fall in love with her. They mate with her and eventually have their bonding ceremony. They all live happily ever after and have children together.

I purchased this book and was asked for my honest opinion and am voluntarily leaving a review for this story.

Debbie Caswell

6,631 reviews28 followers

I love Lilly's work and this book is no exception she has the ability to paint a picture with words that has me feeling as though I am there for all thE action and suspense in her stories They are always a great fun read

Isabel can't believe it when she is offered a modelling contract it seems to good to be true It is she has actually been spotted by a prostitution ring and then she is lucky enough to escape but the traffickers are on her tail that is until a biker gang steps in to save her. Can she trust these rough around the edges men and particularly Dex, Theron and Zarael the three she is forming a bond with When the rest of the MC leave on a run it will be up to these three to protect her when the traffickers close in but they have one huge advantage they are bear shifters and they will do whatever they need to in an effort to keep her safe.

Lynn Stifle

3,860 reviews66 followers

A fantastic read! Isabel goes to the city for a modeling job only to get abducted and thrust into a prostitution ring. Luckily, she is saved by sexy biker bear shifters, Dex, Zarael, and Theron. She is hurt and they take her with them and treat her and care for her during her recovery. As they spend more time together Isabel grows to care and love each of these rough bikers. I just loved how protective and caring Dex, Theron, and Zarael are of Isabel. I really enjoyed that each of the guys had their own unique quality to their characters. I just loved them!! A really entertaining and enjoyable story and one I highly recommend.

Ash J

1,397 reviews9 followers

This was a great story. It dealt with a girl named Isabel, who goes to the city, supposedly to meet a modeling agent. The agent introduces her to two gentlemen and then they all help kidnap Isabel. She ends up getting saved by a motorcycle gang who help heal her wounds. She gets close to three individuals and ends up finding out they are bear shifters. This story was steamy and had an interesting story line that I really enjoyed. If you are looking for a steamy and exciting read, I would recommend this book. I received a free copy as part of the ARC team and am leaving a voluntary honest review.

Korkoi

7,480 reviews34 followers

A Fateful Decision Leads To Love:
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This story is scary but intriguing and heartwarming. Isabel took a chance to make something of herself, but found out that not everything shiny is good. Fate brings Dex, Theron and Zarael into Isabel’s life, when they stumble upon her during a horrible encounter, where they saved her. They soon realise she was always meant to be part of their journey in life. The drama, scary moments, healing, adventures and determination, makes this story really exciting and interesting. It also has a deeper feel to it that will definitely get your mind reeling.

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

Daisy Sauceda

1,809 reviews21 followers

Isabel is an introvert and she is ready to make her mark in the world. She does not want to stay home, or in the small town she is in. So she just happens to come across a modeling agency looking for models. She does her research and all but does not take her gut instincts into consideration. Everything takes a turn for the worse but no fear she has some knights ride in to save her from the fate she was about to endure. Zareal, Dex, and Theron step in and save her. However, will it be enough for her to get through this ordeal? What is it about Isabel that these three men cannot walk away from. This is one of my favorite books by Lilly and I cannot wait to read more of her work.

Margaret

3,259 reviews25 followers

July 18, 2020

Isabel gets an interview for a modeling but finds herself drugged and in a black van.
Small town Isabel heads for the city for an interview for a modeling job and had checked out the company online but was told their offices were being redecorated so it is arranged to meet her phone contact in a cafe. When the woman arrives she knocks over Isabel's coffee and gets her another then they go outside and she gets in a black van and passes out. Coming to chained to a bed she wonder haw she can be saved but her unknown future will be forever changed by three bear shifting bikers.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Mulan Book Princess

3,553 reviews52 followers

July 18, 2020

Exciting story from start to finish! Isabel goes to the city for a job and meets some unsavory people who ended up kidnapping her and taking her out to the woods. There she is saved by a group of men on motorcycles. At their compound, she is taken care of, and eventually gets to know Theron, Dex and Zarael. There is chemistry between the four of them which they must figure out. Isabel also has to deal with the trauma from the kidnapping. It does end with an HEA, but there are so many things that happen along the way that I needed to keep turning the pages to find out!

I received an advanced free copy of this book and am leaving a fair and honest review.

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Sherry

106 reviews3 followers

Isabel is a sweet, innocent, young woman who finds herself in a very scary situation involving human trafficking. Lucky for her; Dex, Theron, Zarael, and the rest if the MC are in the right place at the right time to rescue and protect Isabel. The author took time to develop the characters and their relationships so I was able to "get to know" and fall in love with all of them. I enjoyed being able to see what the future holds for this unlikely quartet in the epilogue. I highly recommend Lilly Wilder's Protected by the MC.

Sara

830 reviews3 followers

I received a free copy of this story for a honest review.

The beginning of the story was a little rough - Isabel, naive country girl get kidnapped at her model interview. She is saved by a group of bikers.

The bikers are amazing men - nothing makes hitting a woman ok. We meet 3 of the bikers as Isabel learns about them.

If you liked Protected by the wolves, this story will definitely please.

I loved how the story's twists and turns were able to surprise me. An epilogue gives us a view into the future, rounding out the ending - completely satisfying.

Vivian Chrisman

2,811 reviews4 followers

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I adore my shifter stories. I will admit that the MC genre is a difficult one for me to read sometimes. This story was actually surprised by this one. The underlying threat in the story-line was unfortunately a real one- human trafficking. I won't give away spoilers but I will tell you to read with caution as there may be triggers for some. Truly enjoyed this story. I received an Advance Reader's Copy of this book which I am voluntarily reviewing

Denise

3,822 reviews

Isabel has gone off to the city to interview for the chance to become a model. Needless to say, that didn't happen. Instead, she wakes up chained to a bed and there is no modeling contract in sight. Fortunately for her, she is saved at the last minute by a motorcycle gang. Yeah, wouldn't have seen that as a possibility. But these guys are strange. They seem to think she is important to them, but why?

I was given a copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.

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Jeannette

1,474 reviews

August 26, 2024

Isabel and Dec, Theron, and Zarael

This is a very good, well written, Shifter/Human romance. The characters are interesting and lovable. There is lots of action along with a slow burn to high heat. Isabel is conned into believing she has come to the city to model. She is rescued by a motor cycle gang of ‘brothers’ who are Bear shifters. Read how she recovers and their lives are changed.

CherylB

812 reviews

A Great Supernatural Suspenseful Romance!

This is a story of a girl in serious trouble. Who is rescued by her 3 protectors. And since this is a Lilly Wilder tale they end up in a ménage. Her characters are well developed and lovable. It is a fast read while building to a hot and steamy climax! Yes, pun intended.

I did receive an advance copy for my honest review.

Tammy

9,120 reviews51 followers

Isabel is a small-town girl and when she applies for a modeling job, she gets caught in a prostitution ring. She is rescued by some MC bikers and take her to heal her injuries. What will happen when sparks begin to fly between her and her bear shifter rescuers. Fast-paced read with loads of drama, suspense and steam. Lots of twists and turns in the hot and steamy shifter read. I liked it.

Janet Smith McHardy

1,149 reviews17 followers

Isabel is saved from a group of people traffickers by a group of leather clad angels. These men treat her with kindness and respect. The characters are well thought out and the relationship between Isabel , Dex, Theron and Zareal work well. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by this author

Denise Ditmer

193 reviews

August 26, 2020

Protected by the MC

This is the first novel by this novel I accidentally stumbled upon. I’m now following. This story has all the details to make the movie live. Two young ladies who just wanted to model get swiped up in broad daylight to be sold into slavery. While waiting for the buyer they break free. Find out just how things go and one finds her HEA with three biker bears.

Mandy Robitaille

2,272 reviews24 followers

September 20, 2020

Absolutely loved this! Starts off as every girl's worst nightmare when Isabel finds herself in trapped in a sex trafficking ring. Luckily for her, she rescued by 3 shifters. I loved all of them equally but oooo Zarael had my heart. Great portrayal of PTSD and I loved that her shifters had her work through it. Very satisfying ending!

This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.

Kay Folks

421 reviews1 follower

October 9, 2022

Really enjoyed this, fairly easy read.

Few things though
- it’s a slow-burn read with them only getting to three at the 75% mark which left the ending rushed
- while they do ride bikes there’s very little to do with a traditional MC book (ie no Prez or ranks) and very little about them actually riding
- same goes for the shifting, while they are bear shifters it’s hardly mentioned

Dee

125 reviews

January 6, 2025

BRILLIANT STORYLINE for Teens.

Her books are actually great. She is an exceptional writer but as for erotica... NO. PG13 at best. You can't have a book called erotic where the first 275 out of 300 pages has NO HEAT WHATSOEVER! But I still love Lilly's storyline. Please, we need more graphic and/or descriptive sex scenes. (AND not at the very end of book)

Elisa Castro

2,654 reviews2 followers

November 25, 2025

Goldilocks?- maybe- maybe not

Protected by the MC: Bear Shifters by author Lilly Wilder. This one is intriguing and creative. Lots happening between these pages and unlike my previous review- this one tells a complete tale.
So like I said lots happening- a kidnapping- trafficking-a lot- rescue- dealing with the bad guys and if it all works out a HEA.
Enjoy!!

Rachel

901 reviews14 followers

Is there a fan nearby? I need one. Young, naive, pretty, and kidnapped. Something has to go right soon. Right? Oh boy does it ever. Unexpectedly rescued and brought into the fold of three handsome alpha males. Bear shifters! Let the sexy time ensue.

2020

Christine

605 reviews