The Protectors Series by B. Love

Asylum Matthews has devoted his life to his wife, stepdaughter, and the safehouses and protection he provides the city of Memphis. When his wife disappears without a trace, leaving signed divorce papers and her daughter behind, Asylum’s world is tilted on its axis.Dauterive Jersey married the wrong man, and she’s suffered silently because of it. The free-spirited, independent woman has been dying for an escape... moreAsylum Matthews has devoted his life to his wife, stepdaughter, and the safehouses and protection he provides the city of Memphis. When his wife disappears without a trace, leaving signed divorce papers and her daughter behind, Asylum’s world is tilted on its axis.Dauterive Jersey married the wrong man, and she’s suffered silently because of it. The free-spirited, independent woman has been dying for an escape. When she finally has the courage to divorce her husband, he vows to make her pay with an age-old threat—if he can’t have her no one can.When Dauterive needs protection, Asylum offers his assistance without knowing who she is or what’s going on. The second they are in each other’s presence, memories of their time together rush to the surface, allowing a love they stifled to finally breathe again. Will it be easy for this second chance love to bloom, or will it wither and die and put both of their lives on the line? less

For a man like Merc, his reputation has always preceded him. Known for his allegiance to the criminal underworld as a protector, the gangster only shows love to his family… and his son and the woman who birthed him are at the top of that list. When Merc decides to take one last job before retiring, he doesn’t think it will include protecting a woman he’s been trying to avoid but can’t seem to get rid of. A woman who softens him and brings out the lover he’s kept hidden over the years... moreFor a man like Merc, his reputation has always preceded him. Known for his allegiance to the criminal underworld as a protector, the gangster only shows love to his family… and his son and the woman who birthed him are at the top of that list. When Merc decides to take one last job before retiring, he doesn’t think it will include protecting a woman he’s been trying to avoid but can’t seem to get rid of. A woman who softens him and brings out the lover he’s kept hidden over the years.For a woman like Neo, it only takes one lesson for her to learn. A bad experience with a man who has a child closes her heart off to dating men with children. It seems fate has other plans… plans that bring her and Merc together three times before they begin to question if they are meant to be.With a dangerous dealer on the loose, Neo is forced to seek asylum outside of her home and under Merc’s protection. Will he prove to be a safe space for her heart romantically as well, or will he save her life and heart for her to give to someone else? less

Whiskee carries the weight of witnessing her mother's tragic murder. With her father now gone, her only family is her older brother. Little does she know, her brother has a secret agenda that will reshape her destiny.Beethoven struggles with the revelation that his father is not the honorable man he believed him to be. Faced with the news of an arranged marriage, Beethoven decides to break free from his father's suffocating control... moreWhiskee carries the weight of witnessing her mother's tragic murder. With her father now gone, her only family is her older brother. Little does she know, her brother has a secret agenda that will reshape her destiny.Beethoven struggles with the revelation that his father is not the honorable man he believed him to be. Faced with the news of an arranged marriage, Beethoven decides to break free from his father's suffocating control.As Whiskee's life becomes entwined with Beethoven's, a web of deceit, desire, and dangerous secrets unravel. Drawn to each other against all odds, they navigate a love they never saw coming.In a world where trust is a luxury and betrayal is a currency, The Strongest Whiskee is a tale of love, redemption, and the struggle to break free from the chains of a treacherous legacy. less

Aspen is used to getting whatever and whoever he wants, and he doesn’t expect that to change when he meets Malaysia, the sister of the woman his brother is pursuing. Though the attraction and chemistry between Aspen and Malaysia are immediate, there is one thing standing in their way—Malaysia’s boyfriend. When things grow toxic between Malaysia and Peyton, Aspen steps in as her protector... moreAspen is used to getting whatever and whoever he wants, and he doesn’t expect that to change when he meets Malaysia, the sister of the woman his brother is pursuing. Though the attraction and chemistry between Aspen and Malaysia are immediate, there is one thing standing in their way—Malaysia’s boyfriend. When things grow toxic between Malaysia and Peyton, Aspen steps in as her protector. Protecting her physically provides the opportunity for Aspen to prove he can protect her heart and mind as well. Will Malaysia surrender to the potential of a new love, or will she be one conquest that Aspen fails to receive? *Please Note: Aspen and Malaysia were first introduced in Mister Fireman. That book does not have to be read to read/understand this one.* less

Karrington Lowe closed his heart to love and art after his relationship ended with Luna Ray. He kept the truth about his profession and family from her and believed the abrupt ending of what could have been his happily ever after is his punishment. Six years pass, and Karrington has to fulfill his family duty by marrying a woman he’s never met before. Convinced no woman can top Luna Ray, Karrington agrees to the arranged marriage... moreKarrington Lowe closed his heart to love and art after his relationship ended with Luna Ray. He kept the truth about his profession and family from her and believed the abrupt ending of what could have been his happily ever after is his punishment. Six years pass, and Karrington has to fulfill his family duty by marrying a woman he’s never met before. Convinced no woman can top Luna Ray, Karrington agrees to the arranged marriage. What he doesn’t agree to is falling in love with a woman whose music therapy haunts him just as much as it helps him heal.Eyela Mitchell was born to carry out the legacy of the Mitchell Mafia. Even though she knows her marriage will be arranged, she risks her duty by secretly dating Donovan “Cocaine” Conner. When he betrays her in the most tragic way, Eyela’s heart is broken on the day of her wedding. Feeling led to tell her new husband the truth, she shares what Cocaine did, and Karrington vows revenge against the man who violated what belongs to him and him alone.What starts as devotion to family quickly blossoms into attraction, attachment, and adoration. As an unknown enemy lurks within the shadows, their lives and new love hangs in the balance and aren’t as secure as Karrington would like for them to be. Will he finally receive his happily ever after, or will things end with Eyela just as they did with Luna Ray? less

He took an offer he should have refused...