Challenging Her Protector (Unbreakable SEALs Book 1)
Charlee James
He vows protection. Anything more is impossible… SEAL vet Jordan “Iron” Holt is a man torn between heaven and hell. Following the death of a teammate and his medical discharge, Iron has kept himself separate until he’s asked to help his friend rescue his girlfriend’s sister from a forced marriage. Iron’s game, but quickly out of his depth as the sheltered heiress is unlike any woman he’s ever met. Naïve, thoughtful and kind, Iron’s entranced, but knows his attraction is wrong. Vivienne is young and on the cusp of freedom. For the first time in her life, Vivienne is free to do what she wants, think what she wants and eat what she wants. For twenty-six years, every detail of her life had been meticulously mapped out and scrutinized by her controlling parents. Freedom is heady, but Iron’s soul speaks to her. Her new life is a gift, but she’s determined to keep Iron in it. When Vivienne asks Iron to help find her friend that her family disappeared after she helped Viv escape, danger comes to their doorstep, and they will need each other to survive.A thrilling blend of romance, action, and heart-stopping suspense—perfect for fans of Susan Stoker and Julie Ann Walker.
Publication Year: 2025
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This story starts a series that is a spin-off of the Sworn Navy SEALs series. While I don’t think you have to read that series to enjoy this book, for those who have, this story starts during what would be book 3 in that other series. When Iron goes to help some friends get a relative out of a bad situation. There are a lot of potential triggers in this book, so please check for content warnings before proceeding. Not only was Viv’s diet restricted by her parents for her social media, but it turns out they had been doing it all her life. They are horrible people in so many ways, it’s a wonder Viv (and her sister Hannah) turned out to be such wonderful human beings. Iron has also had his demons. His issues are more internal, with him having to find a way to grapple with his military experiences; losing friends, losing a leg, survivor’s guilt, pain management, etc. As for the story, I greatly enjoyed the relationship between Iron and Viv. While they both have hangups of not being “good enough” for the other and not wanting to hold the other back, they are actually perfect for each other. Iron helps Viv to gain the confidence to spread her wings. He never oversteps or tries to steer her, he lets her lead the way. This is something she’s never before experienced. Viv helps Iron to see that he is worthy of friendship, love, and respect. She encourages him to open himself back up and allow his loved ones to support him. With as intense as the beginning of this book was, and the potential threats to Viv, the second half was surprisingly chill. There was a comfort to watching Viv grow and this pair find their rhythm. I did not anticipate enjoying that downtime so much, but I did. Although once the danger returned, I found it to be a bit anticlimactic. **I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**
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