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The Protectors, Book 11
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Michael Dean
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Sloane Kennedy
About this listen
I failed Caleb once because I was a coward. And he ended up paying the price. Never again....
Ten years of war and the loss of nearly his entire family have left 34-year-old former sniper Jace Christenson with nothing to come home to. And he prefers it that way. Life consists of his work in an underground vigilante group, the near-constant search for the last remaining link to who he used to be, and a string of meaningless sexual encounters that serve only one purpose...to make it easier to not feel anything anymore.
But when Jace gets the call that the young man he saved two years earlier has gone missing, he’s forced to deal with the truth he’s been trying to deny from the moment he laid eyes on Caleb Cortano.
That the young man is so very much more than just the exception to all his rules....
You know how if something shatters when it breaks, there’s no way to find all the pieces to put it back like it once was? Maybe sometimes it’s better not to even try....
Nineteen-year-old Caleb Cortano has been barely hanging on to his sanity in the two years since the truth about his father’s depravities came to light. A victim of the man’s crimes himself, Caleb has only managed to find any semblance of peace when he’s in the presence of the man who saved him once before.
But when he finally comes to accept that Jace Christenson wants nothing to do with someone who’s shattered beyond repair, Caleb finds another way to seek solace from the pain inside.
As the fear of being reunited with the father he both fears and misses becomes more and more likely, desperation has Caleb doing something foolish that brings him face-to-face with the only man he’s ever wanted...but who doesn’t want him back.
Caleb stays with me until we get some answers...just me....
When Caleb’s life is threatened, Jace refuses to walk away a second time. Even if protecting Caleb means he’s risking his own heart, Jace isn’t going anywhere. At least not until he can put some of the missing pieces of Caleb’s life back together.
But will Caleb be able to do the same for the equally broken Jace?
Will two shattered men be able to find all the missing pieces to be who they were truly meant to, or is Caleb right? Some things just aren’t worth trying to fix....
Note: While this book has all the elements of my romances, including plenty of steamy times, some lighter moments, and the ever-important happily ever after, it is a very intense listen, so please, please, please proceed with caution. While I've done my best to find a balance between sensitivity and realism in relation to dealing with the issue of sexual assault against a minor, this book does not gloss over the subject and some listeners may find it difficult to hear.
Trigger warning: sexual assault against a minor. Other triggers may be considered "spoilerish", so they can be found by using the "Look Inside" feature on Amazon or by downloading the sample and going to the section entitled "Trigger Warning".
Can be listened to as a stand-alone novel.
The Protectors series crosses over with some of my other series, so for the most enjoyment, they should be listened to in order, but it is not required. You can find the correct listening order at the beginning of each book. I've also bundled all of my series in the correct listening order under the title of A Family Chosen: The Protectors and Barrettis.
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- Kindle Customer
- 03-12-22
This audio "shattered" me
This book was already a hard one to read considering everything Caleb had been through but Michael Dean just brought it more to life with his narration. The Protector series has always been one of my favorites and with Michael's narration its definitely the best. Jace really thought he was protecting Cade by staying away from him for the two years since bringing him to Eli and Mav but that seemed to have not been what was best for Caleb. Some parts of this story might be hard to deal with so please read the trigger warnings before reading. Besides the trauma to be worked through this is still a love story not just between Jace and Caleb but also between found family. Looking forward to the rest of the Protectors series in audio.
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- Kyle The Gnome Waiter
- 04-10-22
Read It
Um, the end is the funniest ending to a book I've ever read. Magical.
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- Carolyn Y King
- 07-07-22
I LOVE THIS SERIES
This narrator has done a very good job narrating this series. I really love reading this series.
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- Pomma
- 09-23-24
Love this series so much. Author never fails
The continously building of these families and the fight to help each other find happiness.
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- JD
- 06-28-23
This was intense.
Oh the horrors of weak, sick men. Sloane takes you on a deep dive into child rape, abuse, and the sickest of human nature. On the flip, she takes you on a trip to resolution, bravery, honor and love. A story written to perfection.
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- Cody Calahan
- 07-19-24
Chances Finally Taken
I love that Caleb and Jace finally got to have their moment to connect. While Caleb has faced a horrifying past and still lives with the fear of his father and other secrets, Jace also comes to the table with his own fears and hangups. But the way these two depend on each other for grounding and support and eventually love is stunning to witness.
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- M. Templin
- 05-05-24
Great story about finding safety.
Yes, some parts were a hard read. But, the road to finding that one person to be the net to catch them when each one fell was wonderful
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- Queen of Halloween
- 04-29-22
Heartbreakingly Beautiful
A beautiful installment of the perfect series. This is a deep and dark book, beautifully written and narrated. Highly recommend!
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- DGMays
- 03-28-22
As Per Usual....
Ms. Kennedy delivers equal parts angst with equal parts steamines!! This "challenging" title earns the caution for those sensitive to such things; it was well handled and ultimately redeemed with the killing of many monsters!! A satisfying result for what was done to innocence.
As far as the steaminess goes, that she handled in her very satisfactory way! You will NOT be disappointed. Enjoy!!
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