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Protecting His Curvy Girl

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How far would you go to feed your obsession?

When a client shows me Kayla’s photo, I’m intrigued by the carefree blonde with the wide smile.
Her father is worried some creep will violate his little girl, and he employs me to keep watch over her.
He doesn’t realize he’s feeding my obsession, or how far I’ll go to get Kayla in my life.
Now we’re playing happy families, me and Kayla, shacked up and falling in love.
But she doesn’t know what I’ve done, that I’m the creep. I’m the man her Daddy warned her about.

Protecting His Curvy Girl is a sweet-stalker, age-gap romance featuring an OTT obsessive ex-military man and a curvy woman he’ll do anything to make his own.

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 13, 2022

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Sadie King

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I believe in instalove!

I write short and steamy instalove stories about strong protective men and the curvy women who steal their hearts.

My books are high-heat, oh so sweet, and always with a happily ever after.

Home is New Zealand where I live with my young son and husband.

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1,480 reviews2,603 followers
October 8, 2022
Four stars ☆☆☆☆

"When I saw you, that was it. I knew you’d be mine. You became my obsession.”

Kayla's father hires Seth to do surveillance on her. He's immediately attracted to her but he hides who he is and what he's doing. He has a bad leg from serving in the military and thinks nobody would ever want him, most especially Kayla.

Seth turns into somewhat of a stalker. He's constantly watching Kayla on CCTV and at her home. When she finds out what he's doing, it causes some drama but it's resolved quickly! They're really sweet together.

safety:
virgin heroine
no OM/OW
no cheating/sharing
HEA and epilogue ♡

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1,598 reviews473 followers
November 15, 2022
Holy Jalapeños, this was soooo sweet n steamy!!! Loved it! I’d stopped reading this author because she has tendency to ruin the sexy bits with rubbers, but I saw a review they mentioned no condom and I decided to give her another try. SOOOOOO glad I did! This had a shy, somewhat awkward hero who sees a picture of the heroine and knows immediately in his gut that she’s his. He’s hired by her overprotective dad to watch over her, but he goes one step farther and stalks her, unable to help himself as his obsession with her grows.

There’s a tiny bit of angst when the h finds out. But I melted when the hero gets her back. I loved his declaration to her and it brought the swoon.

Safe. Hero’s past isn’t mentioned at all except to say he’s never felt about a woman the way he does with the heroine. Heroine is a virgin and belongs only to her hero. No others, no cheating or sharing or abuse. HEA with epilogue and kids years out
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541 reviews63 followers
November 9, 2022
Kayla’s dad is worried about her safety, so he hires Seth, who works for a security team, to keep surveillance on his daughter. Seth knows it’s wrong and feels bad about it, but he’s immediately drawn to Kayla and decides against his team mates opinion to take the job.

Kayla moved out of her parents house and to the beach to make it on her own. She’s independent, working at a cafe and making her own decisions in her life. She’s immediately attracted to Seth, and they start a relationship.

This novella could be a problem for readers because Seth is absolutely obsessed and totally violates Kayla’s privacy. But he’s a good dude and he stops once their relationship gets going, even telling Kaylas dad that he quits the job. I love me an obsessed man and Seth hits all the right notes.

4 Stars!
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1,773 reviews
February 26, 2025
OMG!!! WOW!! Fab*u*lous Absolutely love this one!! I couldn't put this one down. This was a nice quick, short read.

Seth and Kayla met when he's feeding the seagulls and she is walking to bring them bread crumbs. Seth was hired to watch over Kayla by her father, when an assault happened to her sister Kayla moves away from home to get away from her overprotective father. When Kayla's father hands Seth a picture of her he has to met her. Seth and Kayla talk but he leaves before anything happens. Seth hacked into Kayla's television to watch her at home. Seth accidentally unmutes himself and Kayla hears him, she gets suspicious and unplugs and covers her television. Kayla then calls Sunset Security, Seth hacks into her cell phone and is able to intercept the phone call reassuring her that he'll be out in the morning. When Seth comes over Kayla is shocked when she sees it's the guy that was feeding the seagulls. Seth heads home and disconnects his security on Kayla when he hears her talking to her friend about him. When Kayla goes to feed the seagulls once again Seth is there feeding them. They sit and talk and soon Kayla is inviting Seth to her apartment. Seth makes sure that Kayla is positive she wants him to come to her house, he did some background checking on her and found out about her sister. As soon as they are inside Seth is pleasuring Kayla then they make love. The following day Seth calls Kayla father to tell him he's not tracking her activity anymore he doesn't feel right doing it. Seth tells Kayla's father that she hardly goes out, and she has not threats. Kayla's father tells Seth he's not happy about this, but Seth tells him he doesn't feel comfortable watching her when she doesn't know. One week later, Seth has been spending his nights with Kayla, when she's working during the day he heads back home. When Seth has to work late and Kayla is home alone her father comes. Kayla's father tells her about Seth but she doesn't believe him. Kayla's father takes her to Seth's place and when he answers she finds out the truth. Kayla goes to her apartment and cries herself to sleep. Three days later, Seth gets a phone call from his boss Bronn Protecting His Brat that he's taking everyone out for drinks. While they are out Bronn and Adrianna talk to Seth about Kayla. Seth takes off knowing what he needs to do. Kayla locks up the cafe, where she works and heads to feed the seagulls. On the bench she sees someone sitting, soon Kayla realizes it's Seth. Kayla asks Seth if he followed her watching his camera. Seth tells her he doesn't regret what he did. Seth explains why he did what he did. Then Seth goes down on one knee, Kayla knows this is uncomfortable for him because of his bad leg. Seth tells her he loves her then asks her to marry him. When Kayla tries to pull Seth up because of his leg he tells her he's not getting up until she answers him. Kayla tells Seth yes she'll marry him. Six years later, Kayla finishes her shift at the hospital, she looks at the cameras while she leaves. Kayla knows that Seth is watching her but she doesn't mind it now. Kayla knows Seth is only trying to keep her safe, his obsession for her is strong. Seth and Kayla have a four year old and a two year old. This life isn't the one her father wanted for her but it's Kayla's life and she's loving it.
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2,314 reviews26 followers
October 16, 2022
There’s a thin line between protecting and stalking and that line is where Seth stands. He’s former special forces, now IT security, hired to make sure Kayla is safe in her new life away from home. One look at her picture begins Seth’s obsession. He’d do anything to have her but doesn’t feel he deserves her because of the damage his body received in the military. The lengths he goes to for protection are definitely more like a stalker but I absolutely loved it. He has a good heart so he struggles with what he’s doing but can’t stay away from her.

I adored Kayla as a character. She’s kind, loving, caring, with a heart for people and a smart mind. She is drawn to Seth and feels safe when he’s around. The more time they spend together, the quicker she is falling for him. Of course secrets never stay hidden and she will learn what he’s been doing. How will she react? Will she forgive him and accept him?

There is tons of scorching hot steam in this book as well! I really liked how these scenes remembered to include his leg injury. As much as it bothers him, I’m glad it wasn’t ignored in the heat of the moment. He tries not to let it bother him, but Kayla’s kind heart helps her see that it does. I really liked that it was included and I felt like it even added more to the story. Definitely high heat scenes that will only add to Seth’s obsession and min as a reader. These two belong together and I couldn’t have been happier with the ending! This book has all the feels and I highly recommend it.

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1,509 reviews4 followers
October 17, 2022
Seth works for a security firm as the IT guy. When a man comes in asking for his daughter to be protected. That's not what the company does but when he sees her picture, he takes the job.
Kayla left home to get away from being over protected. She wanted a life of her own. She doesn't know that she is being watched, Seth hacked into everything he could to get to know her. Then one night while watching her through her TV, she cat hit a button and she heard talking through her TV. She called a security com which Seth knew that and he was the guy that came to fix her TV. Nothing was wrong with it, he just made it seemed like he fixed something.
They had a connection and he asked her to lunch. That started a friendship. They even met up to feed the seagulls.
Then Seth told her father he was no longer going to watch her as she's a smart responsible woman. Then her father went to Kayla and told her what kind is person Seth was. Upset that Seth did all that Kayla told him to stay away. Seth tried but after so many days he we t to get his woman back. She gladly excepted his explanation and when Seth asked her to marry him she said yes.
They made each other happy. Seth would do it all over protecting Kayla at all costs.

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1,596 reviews4 followers
October 14, 2022
This is book number 2 of the Sunset Security series and focuses on Seth and Kayla. When Seth and his business partner are approached about a potential job to do surveillance on Kayla by her overprotective dad, they are skeptical about it. It only takes one look at Kayla to make Seth take on the job. He knows that she is meant to be his but he has to figure out how to get her to fall for him too. Kayla was ready for a change and to be away from her dad’s overprotective tendencies. She ends up meeting Seth and has an instant connection to him that she hadn’t had before. Not knowing that he has been watching her, they end up having a bit of an issue when Kayla finds out what Seth has been up to. This was a great story and a great addition to the series.

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1,879 reviews28 followers
January 29, 2024
HEA
Standalone, interconnected characters
Age-gap, Stalking
Sunset Security Book 2
Related to Underground Crows MC series

*over 18 readers only*

Trigger warning
Mentions SA

Seth (mmc, former military)
Kayla (19, mfc, daughter of client, protectee)
Patrick (client)
Bronn (owner of Sunset Security)

Patrick wants Kayla under 24-hour surveillance and undercover protection. He doesn't want her to know, but he wants her safe. He also doesn't want to know details. Seth takes one look at Kayla's picture and takes the case without discussing it with Bronn first. There's a family history that's causing the dad's concern, but he doesn't want to step on Kayla's independence. Seth is instantly obsessed with her. He watches her, then "forces" his way into her life. What will happen when she finds out the truth?

I almost 3 star'd this one. Honestly, it's 3.75 for me. It does feel super creepy for the stalking given what happened to her sister.
3,187 reviews27 followers
October 8, 2022
I loved Protecting His Curvy Girl: Book 2 of Sunset Security. Seth is hired by Kayla’s father to keep an eye on her. As soon as he sees her picture he knows she’s meant to be with him. It doesn’t feel right getting to know her when she doesn’t know who he is. What will happen if she finds out he’s been spying on her at her fathers request? Well he’s about to find out, let’s just hope she can see it was out of love. A great storyline and lovable characters. I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it, and the series.

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2,471 reviews4 followers
October 9, 2022
Kayla is trying to make it on her own but her father is worried so hires Seth from Sunset Security to look out for her. The trouble is once Seth gets one look at Kayla it’s instalove for him. So he does the unthinkable by hacking into every system she owns. But when Kayla finally meets Seth she realizes he is the man for her. This is a stalkerish instalove story that is so good. Seth is an ex military with a bad leg and Kayla is younger but these two fit so well together. Good storyline and great couple. Wonderful read.

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1,162 reviews5 followers
October 14, 2022
This book was so well written that I fell for Seth - hook, line and sinker! Seth is a former military guy with an injured leg. He thinks that one thing would prevent him of having any type of relationship. Seth works for another former military man who owns a security business. They protect people when they need it. Kayla’s father wants someone to watch his daughter - a babysitter. That’s not what they do. After looking at Kayla’s picture, Seth overrules his boss and agrees to do it.
Seth immediately knows that Kayla was meant to be with him. Will Kayla ever know how they truly met?.

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6,168 reviews58 followers
October 15, 2022
Kayla's father has hired Seth to keep watch over his daughter. Seth wasn't going to take the job until he sees the picture of Kayla. Seth meets Kayla when she feeds the seagulls even though he's watching her on her TV he wan't to get to know her. When Kayla meets Seth she feels attracted, wanted, and safe. They have the most amazing connection and a sweet steamy relationship. Kayla's father happens to show up at Kayla's house. He creates a major misunderstanding between Seth and Kayla. Will Kayla forgive Seth for his spying? Can they find a way to each other?.

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2,451 reviews15 followers
October 21, 2022
The second book in Sadie King's Sunset Security series is an entertaining, over-the-top steamy age-gap instalove romance. From the moment security expert and computer geek Seth lays eyes on the young, curvy Kayla, he is enamoured - so he agrees to take her father on as a client and keep an eye on her. When watching her from afar turns into meeting in person, the attraction is mutual. But what happens when Kayla discovers who her swoon-worthy paramour really is?

A quick, entertaining, steamy romance well worth a read.

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1,897 reviews6 followers
October 15, 2022
Seth us hired by Kayla’s father to watch her and keep her safe after her sister was attacked. From the second he saw her photo Seth was obsessed, she was his one! He watched her from afar. He can’t stay away even though he feels she is too good for him. When they meet they have an instant connection. Their relationship is hot and steamy with amazing chemistry. Seth is OTT protective. When Kayla discovers the truth there is a lot to be worked through to get the their wonderful HEA.

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1,741 reviews9 followers
October 17, 2022
Seth works for the Sunset Security company and has been hired to protect the beautiful, curvy Kayla from guys who want to take advantage of her. Little did he know that when he showed his daughters picture to him, that Seth was the guy she'd need protecting from.
I love this series by Sadie and I'm hoping that there will be more in this series. Not only is it a quick read, but it's a damn good one. Love her character and the story line. So worth the read!!!.

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9,301 reviews70 followers
October 22, 2022
Kayla's father hires Seth to spy on his daughter to make sure that she is safe. When Seth sees her photo, he knows that she is the one for him. After watching her for a few days he makes his move and its not long before they starts dating. What will she do when she learns how he came to be in her life? Will she give him a chance?

This is a great story that will draw you in from the first chapter on. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.

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68 reviews
May 21, 2023
Nope

I'm probably in the minority here, but I found this story to be very creepy. I understand attraction at first sight, but love? How can you love someone you don't know anything about? And, watching someone through their television, computer, or phone? That's considered stalking and is actually illegal. How she could sleep with him so soon after meeting him without knowing anything about him just baffles me. And to do so without protection is just stupid. I don't recommend this book or author and don't plan to get any further books from her.
1,957 reviews11 followers
October 13, 2022
This was definitely fast and OTT. But I really liked how Seth was an awkward, nerdy guy. Especially since it seems like a personality trait and not a left over effect of his military service. And I like how Kayla was stepping out on her own and figuring out her life outside of her overprotective family. Of course now she has an overprotective suitor. But at least she gave it a try.

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5,201 reviews
October 13, 2022
This is a stalker/obsession story. No creeps found here. I do not condone what the MMC did, it's sort of a gray area but he knows what is right and that is what he did. In the end, the FMC loved him even his obsession, he is a good man after all and remains so.

I enjoyed knowing our heroes and their love story.

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4,038 reviews6 followers
October 13, 2022
4.5 Stars
This was a really good book. I really enjoyed the connection and chemistry between Seth and Kayla. Seth is a protective possessive alpha male with a sweet side. Kayla is just trying to let her life with a very protective father. These two were really sweet together and even though Kayla and Seth start out as a lie and have some ups and downs, these two get a really sweet HEA.

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5,029 reviews27 followers
October 14, 2022
Seth takes one look at the photo and he is agreeing to take a job that he had just turned down. Kayla's photo pulls him in, and starts his obsession with her. He hacks into cameras and even her television to watch her.

When he meets her in person, she is even more beautiful, they start spending time together. What will she think when she finds out he was watching her?.

I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book with no obligation to write a review.
1,095 reviews6 followers
October 14, 2022
Seth is looking at a picture of Kayla when her father asked them to spy on his daughter to keep her safe. Bron want to say no when Seth say yes. He know how to spy on her by tech. When they meet in person they can get by that their is something between them that they want to explore. But when Seth said he is done spying what will her father do then? And how will they get pass it?.

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2,762 reviews33 followers
October 14, 2022
Protecting His Curvy Girl is the second short story in Sadie King’s Sunset Security, and jam-packed with overbearing, dominant and seriously sexy ex-military men. I liked the flow of the storyline, and the character portrayals were genuine, intense, and passionate. I’m looking forward to the next in this thoroughly entertaining series.

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10.7k reviews28 followers
October 16, 2022
Seth is hired by Kayla's overprotective father to keep Kayla safe. One problem, who is going to protect Kayla from Seth? He becomes obsessed with Kayla from the moment he sees her picture. Protecting His Curvy Girl is book two and a great addition to the Sunset Security series. This is a well written, instalove romance with likable characters and a great ending. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
3,264 reviews10 followers
October 19, 2022
Seth is an IT guru who is hired to watch over Kayla by her father who is worried. One look and he knows he has to have her. He figures a way to meet her in person and not just watch her. She falls for him as well, but what happe s when she finds out the truth, will she thrown what they have away? Short OTT older man younger woman romance with a HEA.

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2,355 reviews9 followers
November 7, 2022
An instant attraction over the top story. Seth had an immediate attraction to Kayla to the point of stalking her to keep her safe. Kayla was wary of guys after what happened to her sister. Seth made her feel safe and protected. A fast paced read with some well meant lies by a shy but over protective hero trying to meet and keep his soulmate safe. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
1,699 reviews1 follower
October 9, 2022
This is a totally awesome read. I loved the characters. I got pulled into this story right from the beginning. The storyline was really great, the romance and chemistry were good, and I really loved the ending. So worth the read.

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9,727 reviews35 followers
October 9, 2022
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Seth falls for Kayla the moment he sees her photo. While his method of courtship isn't great, he only wants to protect her. When they meet in person, Kayla soon falls for him as well. However when it all comes out, there is hurt feelings. I like how Seth wins his girl permanently and how Kayla gets her dream.
8,829 reviews63 followers
October 9, 2022
Seth is hired by kaylas father to watch overbher but as soon as he sees her, he knows she is meant to be his one. Only she doesnt know Seths been hired by her father, and what lengths he has gone to to get her. Well written steamy security romance,.

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376 reviews12 followers
October 12, 2022
This book is for the people who saw Don't Worry Darling and thought, "I could change him. I would forgive Jack and stay with him." Perfect for Jack Chambers apologists.
I am not one of those people. I couldn't get past it. Sorry.

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