Falling for my Grumpy Protector

by Shelly Melbot

Fleeing a broken heart in LA, I never expected to fall into the arms of a grumpy silver fox who might shatter me once more.

Ryder Hayes is everything I egotistical, arrogant, and downright rude.

Our first clash was explosive, yet I’ll reluctantly admit he saved me from those thugs in the dark alley.

Since that night, this grumpy fox has occupied my fantasies.

I thought our paths would never cross again, but fate had other plans.

Beneath his gruff exterior, I discovered a sweet and warm side of him I can’t resist.

One night of passion doomed me to helplessly fall for him.

He makes me feel loved and protected in a way I can’t even explain.

But everything crashed when I discovered his father ruined my family.

And now I’m carrying his child.

206 pages, Paperback

Published January 26, 2025

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryder and Harper. He saves her from thugs one night and she cant stop thinking about him. When her dog is sick and she takes him to the Vet, yea you guessed it, hes the Vet. She knows him but he doesnt recognize her. Hes actually grumpy and a jerk. Hes concentrating on his practice while she trying to keep her family from going into debt because of her father. While hes gruff she can see him in another light. They have a rough start to their relationsahip but they somehow navigate through it. Great story loved it from beginning to end.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This romance book by Shelly was really hard to put down once I started to read it. The characters were romantic, and the storyline flowed smoothing like melted chocolate. Ryder and Harper's surprises will keep the suspense going and the book ended just as I had hoped it would. A HEA ending.