Protective Gentlemen Series by Ivy Noir

TylerThe moment I saw her, everything shifted.Amid the smoke and chaos, there she vulnerable yet striking, her eyes wide with fear yet undeniably captivating.My protective instincts didn't just whisper; they roared.She was a stranger, yet every fiber of my being recognized her somehow.As I carried her through the smoke-filled corridor, her body pressed against mine, a possessive urge surged within me.She needed protection, yes, but more than that, I needed her to be safe, TO BE MINE... moreTylerThe moment I saw her, everything shifted.Amid the smoke and chaos, there she vulnerable yet striking, her eyes wide with fear yet undeniably captivating.My protective instincts didn't just whisper; they roared.She was a stranger, yet every fiber of my being recognized her somehow.As I carried her through the smoke-filled corridor, her body pressed against mine, a possessive urge surged within me.She needed protection, yes, but more than that, I needed her to be safe, TO BE MINE.NatalieAs he burst through the smoke, his presence was like a wall—strong and unyielding.The moment his arms wrapped around me, the world faded, leaving only him and his protective embrace.His eyes, intense and focused, locked onto mine, fierce and possessive.Was it weird to feel so safe with someone I just met?His presence commanded safety, and his touch ignited a spark of desire.Could I trust these intense feelings stirring within me?His gaze was not just looking; he was claiming me.How does he make me feel so safe just by being here?I couldn't deny it any longer—I belonged to him, and he to me."Protective Firefighter" is a steamy, uniform insta-love short story, featuring a possessive alpha firefighter, a delicate heroine, and intense, HOT dynamics that will leave you breathless for more. Standalone / HEA. less

WyattA city girl, here? She won’t last a week.But there’s something about her, a fire in her eyes that ignite my deepest protectiveness.She's trying to prove something, and damn if that doesn't remind me of... no, I can't go down that road again.I need to keep my distance, for both our sakes... moreWyattA city girl, here? She won’t last a week.But there’s something about her, a fire in her eyes that ignite my deepest protectiveness.She's trying to prove something, and damn if that doesn't remind me of... no, I can't go down that road again.I need to keep my distance, for both our sakes.But why does the thought of pushing her away twist my gut like this?Watching her move through my fields, challenging me with every step, I’m faced with a Do I keep her at arm's length, or do I pull her close, claim her as MINE in every sense?SavannahArriving at the ranch, Wyatt's grumpy demeanor and unwelcoming glances hit me first.Why does he seem determined to push me away?Each day, I push my body and my limits, proving to myself and to Wyatt that I belong here.But with every challenging day, there's an undercurrent of something more—a raw attraction that I can't ignore.His presence is commanding, his gaze unsettling yet inviting.How does he manage to be both so distant and so close?The strength of his hands, the curve of his smile—am I just another task for him to manage, or is there a fire in him that matches my own?As the sun sets and casts long shadows over the fields, my thoughts linger on Wyatt.What would it feel like to break through his rugged exterior?To feel the rough touch of his hands on my body, claiming me as he does in my secret dreams?"Protective Cowboy" is a STEAMY, alpha male, enemies to lovers short story between a brooding cowboy who guards his heart fiercely and a spirited city girl who's not afraid to challenge him. Standalone / HEA. less

EllaAs I sit across from James in yet another heated meeting, I can feel the familiar surge of frustration.His confidence borders on arrogance, his every word seeming to challenge me.Yet, why does part of me thrive on this challenge? It's infuriating.I should be focusing on the agenda, but instead, I find myself drawn to the intensity of his gaze, the firm set of his jaw when he speaks.I need to stay focused.This is just a moment of weakness.But every time I see him, I’m pulled in deeper... moreEllaAs I sit across from James in yet another heated meeting, I can feel the familiar surge of frustration.His confidence borders on arrogance, his every word seeming to challenge me.Yet, why does part of me thrive on this challenge? It's infuriating.I should be focusing on the agenda, but instead, I find myself drawn to the intensity of his gaze, the firm set of his jaw when he speaks.I need to stay focused.This is just a moment of weakness.But every time I see him, I’m pulled in deeper.Is he battling the same emotions? I have to find out.JamesElla has always been my greatest challenge. She’s infuriating, stubborn, and never backs down.Every argument, every fight was a way to keep her close, to feel something real. And now, I can’t keep pretending.Seeing her at work today, I couldn’t hold back anymore. We’ve been fighting our feelings for so long.I’ve always admired her, even when I pretended not to.She’s the only one who challenges me, who makes me feel alive.I’m tired of fighting this.Ella is mine to protect and claim. No one else will have her. I’ll make sure of it."Protective Stepbroher" is a sizzling short story about a headstrong executive and her alpha male stepbrother whose battle for control of their family business turns into an irresistible attraction. As their rivalry heats up, they must navigate the thin line between professional tension and forbidden passion in this standalone romance with a HEA. less

LoganI watch her from my window.She’s strong, yet vulnerable. She’s hiding from something and that makes her mine to protect.She needs someone strong; someone like me.Inside, I can’t stop thinking about her. Strong but scared, independent yet needing protection.And damn, she’s beautiful.Those curves, that determined look. I need to get closer to her, to protect her, to make her mine.Seeing her struggle ignites something primal. I want to be her rock, her protector —she needs security... moreLoganI watch her from my window.She’s strong, yet vulnerable. She’s hiding from something and that makes her mine to protect.She needs someone strong; someone like me.Inside, I can’t stop thinking about her. Strong but scared, independent yet needing protection.And damn, she’s beautiful.Those curves, that determined look. I need to get closer to her, to protect her, to make her mine.Seeing her struggle ignites something primal. I want to be her rock, her protector —she needs security. I will be that for her.In the kitchen, she watches me. She’s curious, maybe attracted.The smell of cookies fills the air. She moves around, and I imagine touching her, holding her.She’s intoxicating. Her lips look so soft, her body so inviting.She looks at me, attracted. I’m definitely attracted to her. I need to be patient, build her trust.She’s already mine in my mind.I’ll protect her, no matter what. She belongs with me.It’s only a matter of time before I feel her skin against mine, her body under mine.AllisonI pull into the driveway, heart pounding. A new place, a new start, but my nerves are shot.No one knows where I am. I'm safe.I grip the steering wheel, trying to steady my thoughts.Why can’t I move?I scan the neighborhood. Everything seems perfect, but I can't shake the feeling of being watched.New phone, new accounts, new life. I’m Allison Dupree now. No history, just a future.I step out, glancing around, expecting shadows. My heart races as I rush inside. Curtains first. Privacy. Security.I keep glancing at my neighbor’s house. Logan.He’s strong, imposing, comforting. And damn, he’s attractive.Those broad shoulders, those abs, that body…Focus, Allison. This isn’t the time.But I can't help but wonder how his hands would feel on me, how his lips would taste.In this steamy short story, Logan, an ex-military alpha hero, becomes fiercely protective of his new neighbor, Allison. As her past resurfaces, his possessive instincts ignite a fiery, sensual passion between them, leading to an unbreakable and intense, sensual bond. Standalone/HEA less

BlakeI can’t take my eyes off Chloe.There’s a strength in her, a fire that refuses to be extinguished, even after everything she’s been through.She’s tough, but I can see the cracks, the vulnerability she tries so hard to hide.It’s like she’s calling out to me, and every instinct I have is screaming to protect her, to make sure nothing ever hurts her again.She’s stunning—those green eyes, that determination. It drives me wild... moreBlakeI can’t take my eyes off Chloe.There’s a strength in her, a fire that refuses to be extinguished, even after everything she’s been through.She’s tough, but I can see the cracks, the vulnerability she tries so hard to hide.It’s like she’s calling out to me, and every instinct I have is screaming to protect her, to make sure nothing ever hurts her again.She’s stunning—those green eyes, that determination. It drives me wild.I want to be the one she turns to, the one who wraps her up and never lets go.I imagine what it would be like to have her close, to feel her warmth against me, to taste those lips.There’s a need inside me, something raw and unrelenting.She doesn’t know it yet, but she belongs with me.I’ll make sure she knows it, that she feels safe with me, that she knows I’m not just here to protect her—I’m here because I want her.I can tell she feels something too.But I have to play it right, be patient. She’s been through hell, and I need to show her that she can trust me, that I’m not going anywhere.She’ll come to realize that she’s mine, and when she does, nothing will keep us apart.It’s just a matter of time before I have her right where she belongs—by my side.ChloeBlake is always there, a steady presence in the chaos.Every time I see him, I feel a strange mix of security and something I can’t quite put my finger on.He’s commanding, sure, but there’s a gentleness in his eyes when he looks at me that makes my heart skip a beat.I can’t help but be drawn to him.He’s strong, and there’s this quiet confidence about him that’s impossible to ignore.It’s unsettling, but in a way that makes me want to lean in closer, to feel what it would be like to have him hold me, to protect me.He’s different from anyone I’ve ever known.There’s an intensity in him, a fierce protectiveness that makes me feel like I could finally let my guard down, just a little.But can I really afford to?Can I let myself feel this way when everything is still so uncertain?In this steamy short story Blake, a commanding soldier, becomes fiercely protective of Chloe, a resilient woman he rescues. As danger looms, their mutual attraction ignites a passionate, unbreakable bond, leading to an intense, sensual connection and a happily-ever-after. Standalone/HEA less

TravisDaphne has no idea how hard it is to keep my hands off her.The moment I saw her, I knew she was meant to be mine.She’s everything I’ve ever wanted—strong, beautiful, and that fire in her eyes drives me wild.But I can’t just take her, not yet. I need her to want it too, to need me as much as I need her.Every time she’s near, it’s a struggle to hold back, to not just pin her against the nearest wall and claim her.But I know she deserves better than that... moreTravisDaphne has no idea how hard it is to keep my hands off her.The moment I saw her, I knew she was meant to be mine.She’s everything I’ve ever wanted—strong, beautiful, and that fire in her eyes drives me wild.But I can’t just take her, not yet. I need her to want it too, to need me as much as I need her.Every time she’s near, it’s a struggle to hold back, to not just pin her against the nearest wall and claim her.But I know she deserves better than that.Still, there’s only so much restraint I have left.I can see it in her eyes too—the desire, the need. She’s trying so hard to hide it, but I’m not blind.She wants me, just as much as I want her.And when she finally gives in, when she finally lets me take her the way I’ve been dreaming of, she’ll realize that she’s mine—completely, utterly, and without question.I’ll make sure of that.DaphneWhy does he have to be so infuriatingly commanding?It's like he knows exactly how to get under my skin, and somehow, I can’t help but respond to it.Every time Travis gives me that hard, intense look, my pulse races, my body reacts, and it takes everything in me not to just throw myself at him.I can’t deny it any longer—I want him, desperately.It’s more than just a physical attraction; it’s like he’s awakened something deep inside me, something wild, something I never knew I needed.But I won’t let him know how much he affects me.I can’t give him that power.Still, every time I’m near him, I can feel my resolve slipping.The way he looks at me, the way he touches me, it’s like he’s staking a claim, and damn it, I’m not sure I want to fight it anymore.He drives me crazy in the best and worst ways, and all I can think about is how it would feel to have him take control, to have him make me his completely.“Protective Wildman” is a steamy, possessive alpha male romance featuring a strong-willed veterinarian and a dominant mountain man, where their undeniable chemistry ignites a fierce, all-consuming relationship. This standalone story delivers raw passion and a deeply satisfying happily ever after. less

SebastianShe doesn’t know how much danger she’s in.I should send her away, protect her from all of this, but I can’t.I need her close.The way she looks at me—it’s like she sees straight through me, past the noble title and the family name.She has no idea how much I want to take her, claim her as mine, show her exactly who’s in control.Isabella’s driving me mad... moreSebastianShe doesn’t know how much danger she’s in.I should send her away, protect her from all of this, but I can’t.I need her close.The way she looks at me—it’s like she sees straight through me, past the noble title and the family name.She has no idea how much I want to take her, claim her as mine, show her exactly who’s in control.Isabella’s driving me mad.If only she knew how hard it is to keep my hands off her, how much I want to throw her on my bed and make her forget all about the history she’s here to study.No one challenges me like she does.And I’ve never wanted anyone more."IsabellaWhat is it about him?His voice, that commanding tone—it does things to me.But no, I need to stay professional. He’s my client, not some fantasy prince.But every time he looks at me with those icy blue eyes, my knees go weak.He knows exactly what he’s doing.Does he feel it too? That spark, that heat between us?It’s maddening how much I want him to take control, to see what happens when we stop pretending this is just business."I can’t stop picturing his hands on my skin, feeling every inch of me.No, I need to stay focused. I’m a historian, damn it, not some love-struck teenager.But I can’t help it. I can’t help falling for him.In this steamy short story, Sebastian, a possessive billionaire alpha male, becomes fiercely protective of Isabella, a determined historian staying at his family estate. As their instalove sparks, their intense attraction ignites a passionate, unbreakable bond, leading to a sensual connection and a happily-ever-after. Will their love survive the dangerous secrets lurking within the walls? Standalone/HEA less