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Love and Protect
(Heroes of Evers, Texas #1)
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She's on the run. He's providing refuge. Together, they'll fight for new love and survival...
Laura Kensington is desperate to give her unborn child a fresh start. On the run from her late husband's ruthless family, she takes refuge on a Texas ranch. As her twisted mother-in-law hunts her down, she has one reason to be hopeful: a loving man who believes in second chances.
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Laura Kensington is desperate to give her unborn child a fresh start. On the run from her late husband's ruthless family, she takes refuge on a Texas ranch. As her twisted mother-in-law hunts her down, she has one reason to be hopeful: a loving man who believes in second chances.
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Kindle Edition, 250 pages
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March 16th 2020
by Lori Ryan
(first published December 29th 2015)
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May 24, 2018
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While it was a sweet story -- and I appreciated that the couple took time with the relationship; understandable since the heroine is a victim of domestic abuse -- but I didn't enjoy the storytelling that had multiple POVs, including from the villain, the dead husband's brother, and the private investigators. Why would I need to know what the PIs were thinking anyway?!? And I thought the romance itself didn't have that much spark.
My favorite scenes were all involving the animals -- the cat birthi ...more
My favorite scenes were all involving the animals -- the cat birthi ...more
Aug 02, 2016
SmartBitches
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it was amazing
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The world is a great big dumpster fire right now and it’s got me all depressed. So when I picked up Love and Protect by Lori Ryan I was just hoping for a decent romantic suspense read–what I got was a surprisingly comforting, healing book that brought tears to my eyes.
I mean, it’s still a romantic suspense so there is some violence–this isn’t a comfort read the way a traditional Regency is. Also trigger warning for discussions of domestic violence and ra ...more
The world is a great big dumpster fire right now and it’s got me all depressed. So when I picked up Love and Protect by Lori Ryan I was just hoping for a decent romantic suspense read–what I got was a surprisingly comforting, healing book that brought tears to my eyes.
I mean, it’s still a romantic suspense so there is some violence–this isn’t a comfort read the way a traditional Regency is. Also trigger warning for discussions of domestic violence and ra ...more
Good start to series. Interested to see how the next book goes with the Sheriff
Well-written, deeply emotional and suspenseful…
This is the first book in the Heroes of Evers, Texas series that can be read as a stand-alone.
All Laura Kensington has known in life is abuse, from her father and then the wealthy man she married who was supposed to be her savior. In a twist of fate, just as she was putting plans into action to escape her abusive husband she’s informed he’s died of a heart attack. For just a few moments she lets herself believe she’s free until her mother-in-law att ...more
This is the first book in the Heroes of Evers, Texas series that can be read as a stand-alone.
All Laura Kensington has known in life is abuse, from her father and then the wealthy man she married who was supposed to be her savior. In a twist of fate, just as she was putting plans into action to escape her abusive husband she’s informed he’s died of a heart attack. For just a few moments she lets herself believe she’s free until her mother-in-law att ...more
Living in the shadow of abuse, the main protagonist of the book Laura, has had a tough life. When she gets married she simply exchanges her father's abuse for her husband's. The predator continues to prey and she remains a victim, till he dies. Now she finally has a chance to reclaim her life, but she is in a very vulnerable state. Pregnant, no friends to turn to and a mother in law out to get her pound of flesh, Laura runs and hides on a ranch. That's where she meets the protector of a kind she
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I loved this 1st book's story line. I loved the action in this story. I loved the hot & steamy scenes. I loved Laura's character. I loved Laura's strength in this story. My heart broke for Laura for the abuse she suffered. I loved Justin's character. My heart broke for Justin. I loved all the Bishops. I loved the ending. Awesome job Ms. Ryan.
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This one wasn’t for me. Twenty-five year pregnant old Laura finds herself unexpectedly a widow when her abusive husband dies of a heart attack. Fearful that her husband’s family will seek custody of her unborn child, Laura accepts the help of a sympathetic doctor and flees to a remote farm, where she meets the gentle Cade, who just happens to have a way with abused animals…. Oh dear.
I didn’t find the story authentic, I was bored by the alternate chapters with her husband’s business partner tryin ...more
I didn’t find the story authentic, I was bored by the alternate chapters with her husband’s business partner tryin ...more
Laura and Cade what an awesome story, thrilling a sweet to the very end, I'm looking forward to visiting Evers again soon
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pregnant, on the run from MIL who wants baby
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This is the 2nd book I have read from this author if you have ready any of her work you know why she is a bestselling author not only in the NY Times but in USA Today. Two things this author brings to her books is a thrilling read full of passion and a page turner you will not want to put down. Ms. Ryan knows how to hold her readers attention as she fills her pages with wonderful thrilling plots. "Love and Protect is the first one in this series once you put the book down you can't wait for the
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Lots of good reading here. The book starts with a bang and only gets better with every chapter. Very good
Lots of good reading here. The book starts with a bang and only gets better with every chapter. Very good
Laura Kennsington planned to leave her abusive husband, especially when she learned she's pregnant, but he died of a heart attack before she could. She was relieved when he died believing she was safe. She didn't factor in her wealthy mother-in-law trying to take her baby away from her. A doctor she had been seeing for years helps her get away by sending her to a ranch in Texas. She changes her name and appearance but the Kennsington family is famous so the people in the small town of Evers reco
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REVIEW –Love and Protect (Heroes of Evers, Texas Book 1) by Lori Ryan
Wow ~ absolutely wonderful! Love and Protect is an incredibly well written story about a broken woman who has hidden her private agony and anguish and must resolve the painful issues and replace her vulnerability with strength in order to explore a life where she can learn to trust again.
Lori has tackled the sensitive issues at the core of the story with warmth and depth while making the reader feel the pain and fear that Laura ...more
Wow ~ absolutely wonderful! Love and Protect is an incredibly well written story about a broken woman who has hidden her private agony and anguish and must resolve the painful issues and replace her vulnerability with strength in order to explore a life where she can learn to trust again.
Lori has tackled the sensitive issues at the core of the story with warmth and depth while making the reader feel the pain and fear that Laura ...more
I really enjoyed this book! I read the original version of this story Ever Hopeful when it first came out and I was thrilled to get an ARC of this version from the author for a review (all views expressed here are my own and I was not compensated for my review or required to leave a positive review) I liked this story in its original incarnation but I loved this rewrite. This one is a little steamier and that was just like the whipped cream and cherry on top of a hot fudge sundae, it's great wit
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Laura felt nothing but relief when she was told that her abusive husband had died of a heart attack. She couldn’t relax yet though. Her mother-in-law will come after her if only to get her unborn baby, the only link to her son. Laura had no choice but to run. The kindly ER doctor sent her to his friends in Texas to stay on their ranch. It was a wonderful place to heal, be safe, not to mention get to know Cade Bishop. Cade, a man who was amazing with hurting animals, and not to mention what he wa
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4.5 stars. This was my first book by this author, but won’t be my last. Such a sweet read. Laura is on the run, from her deceased husbands family, trying to protect her unborn baby. I know, I know, for all of you that don’t like the deceased spouse books, but here’s the thing, her husband beat and abused her terribly....so he’s null and void for me. She didn’t love him, she was scared of him, so in Sue’s world...he just doesn’t count. Anyway, the doctor that knew about the abuse helps her and sh
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his book kept me engaged from the very first page. I was holding my breath waiting for Laura's husband to show up, and that was in the first few pages. There was just enough tension, as you wait for Laura to decide if she is going to take refuge on the ranch, and a sigh of relief when she does. I loved the way Cade approached Laura, but I can understand where she thought he felt that she was just another rescue case. Laura slowly blossomed with the help of Cade, his family, Josh, and the people
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Laura Kensington was getting a plan of escape together when she found out her husband had died from a heart attack. She had taken years of abuse and she was pregnant and she wanted to protect her unborn child. She went to the hospital to ID his body and ran into her mother in law who tried to take her from the hospital. The Doctor with her knew her from treating her before that she was afraid and he said she had to stay two days in the hospital to make sure the baby was alright. Josh got Laura a
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Laura is married to a wealthy, abusive, sadistic man. She is planning on running away and getting a new identity when police show up to her door to tell her her husband died of a heart attack. Her relief is short lived when she hears her mother in law state she is going to take the baby she is carrying as soon as it is born to raise because she Laura is unfit and a danger to herself and others. With the help of the ER doctor that has treated her many times she is sent to a ranch in Texas to live
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Fantastic book!! It was a great read before but with the current revisions it is outstanding. Laura Kensington is pregnant, scared, and on the run. While her abusive husband may be dead, his family poses the biggest threat of all. Luckily she finds a sanctuary in Evers, Texas on the ranch of Cade Bishop. The attraction between the two is intense but can she trust another man? Can she trust that this man wants her for her or is she simply another rescue?
This is one everyone should have on their m ...more
This is one everyone should have on their m ...more
Loved the updated version of Ever Hopeful, a little steamier in this version. Loved the characters of Laura and Cade. Laura is afraid to be hopeful due to her past abusive relationship and Cade needs to have the feeling of protection of Laura. This is a book that you will not be able to put down, until you know Laura is safe once again.
I can't wait to return to Evers Texas! I received his book from the author for an honest review. ...more
I can't wait to return to Evers Texas! I received his book from the author for an honest review. ...more
Jul 01, 2016
Amber R Polk
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The book was well-written and easy to read with a fantastic cast of three dimensional characters. Laura's reactions to situations felt real, causing me to choke up a few times. I loved Cade and how he was with her. The flow of the book was perfect for what was going on around them.
Wish I had time to write a more thorough review, but I already bought the second book and want to get started. :) ...more
Wish I had time to write a more thorough review, but I already bought the second book and want to get started. :) ...more
Great read!
This is the first book I've read by Lori Ryan and I will definitely look for others. I loved how the story of Cade and Laura developed. And I aso loved to see Red's bond with both Cade and Laura. I am a dog lover so to see how Cade helped restore Reds faith in people was heartwarming. ...more
This is the first book I've read by Lori Ryan and I will definitely look for others. I loved how the story of Cade and Laura developed. And I aso loved to see Red's bond with both Cade and Laura. I am a dog lover so to see how Cade helped restore Reds faith in people was heartwarming. ...more
Sep 26, 2016
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It has been a long time since I have given a 5 star review but I really loved this book. It wasn't too unbelievable. Cade was a little too good to be true along with her reaction to him. You would of thought she would of had a harder time adjusting to him. The town people were a little much but I think it helped counteract the sadness. I would definitely read again.
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This is a great story
BUT
it is actually the same story I already read called "Ever Hopeful"
A new cover and name doesn't make it a new book and that should have been revealed.
I ended up returning and getting my money back! ...more
BUT
it is actually the same story I already read called "Ever Hopeful"
A new cover and name doesn't make it a new book and that should have been revealed.
I ended up returning and getting my money back! ...more
Really Really Good
Lori Ryan has hit it just right with this story.It grabs you right from the beginning and won't let you go. ...more
Lori Ryan has hit it just right with this story.It grabs you right from the beginning and won't let you go. ...more
Love and Protect
A very well written book. A story of abuse, healing, mystery, and love. I would highly recommend it. It is a very good book. Phyllis
A very well written book. A story of abuse, healing, mystery, and love. I would highly recommend it. It is a very good book. Phyllis
Loved it !
Really enjoyed this book it was excellent .The story was a great and edge of seat stuff ! Highly recommend this book to readers who like romance with added suspense
Really enjoyed this book it was excellent .The story was a great and edge of seat stuff ! Highly recommend this book to readers who like romance with added suspense
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“So, believe in that. Believe in my charmed life. Believe that I always get whatever I want. Because I want you in my life, Laura. For as long as you want to stay. When you’re too scared to believe in anything else, you can believe in that.” (Cade to Laura)”
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