Aspenbrook Protective Heroes Series by Ivy Noir

Can a “year of yes” spark a connection neither of them expected? In the snow-covered mountains of Aspenbrook, two people who thought they had it all figured out are about to discover that the intense attraction between them is exactly what they’ve been waiting for. “I don’t need you to take care of me. ”. “Maybe not. But you’ll want me to. ”. Chase. From the moment I saw her, I couldn’t ignore the pull... moreCan a “year of yes” spark a connection neither of them expected? In the snow-covered mountains of Aspenbrook, two people who thought they had it all figured out are about to discover that the intense attraction between them is exactly what they’ve been waiting for. “I don’t need you to take care of me. ”. “Maybe not. But you’ll want me to. ”. Chase. From the moment I saw her, I couldn’t ignore the pull. She’s strong, independent, but there’s something about her softness, her warmth, that I can’t resist. I want to make her feel what I’m feeling—this need to have her close. She doesn’t need me to protect her, but I’ll show her she doesn’t have to fight it. She’s mine, and I’m going to make sure she knows it. Stella. I wasn’t supposed to feel this way, but every time he looks at me, it’s impossible to deny. I want him, and I want to give back to him, match his intensity. I’ve spent a year saying yes to everything, but with him, it feels like I don’t need to fight anymore. I’ve got nothing to prove—except that I want him, and I’m done holding back. In the snow-covered mountains of. Aspenbrook. , a strong-willed woman on a "year of yes" finds herself drawn to a protective alpha male with a rugged mountain man charm. As their irresistible connection deepens, this cinnamon hero shows her that sometimes, the most unexpected desires are exactly what a small town—and her heart—need. less

Can a bookstore rebuild not just a dream, but a heart? In the warmth of Aspenbrook, two people who thought they had control over their lives are about to realize that the fiery attraction between them is exactly what they’ve both been missing. “I didn’t ask for you to be here. ”. “You didn’t have to. But I’m not going anywhere. ”. Finn. The moment I saw her, I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep my distance... moreCan a bookstore rebuild not just a dream, but a heart? In the warmth of Aspenbrook, two people who thought they had control over their lives are about to realize that the fiery attraction between them is exactly what they’ve both been missing. “I didn’t ask for you to be here. ”. “You didn’t have to. But I’m not going anywhere. ”. Finn. The moment I saw her, I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep my distance. Alice is fierce, determined, and beautiful—everything I want, even if she doesn’t realize it yet. She’s got a fire that matches mine, and as much as I want to protect her, I want to devour her even more. I’m not waiting around for her to make up her mind. I’m going to show her exactly what she needs—me. Alice. I wasn’t expecting this. Finn is everything I’ve ever wanted but never allowed myself to have. He’s strong, confident, and the way he looks at me. .. It makes my heart race and my body ache. I don’t want to need him, but I can’t deny it anymore. I want him—need him—like I’ve never wanted anyone. But I can’t let him take control completely. .. can I? "Fearless and Protective" is the second book in the Aspenbrook Protective Heroes series. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone, you won’t want to miss the rest of the series! Each book features a new alpha hero, a heart-pounding love story, and a satisfying happily-ever-after. less

Can two people with their lives set on different paths find common ground in a spark neither of them saw coming? In the heart of Aspenbrook, a fierce lawyer and a protective, no-nonsense man are about to realize that the intense chemistry between them is the one thing they’ve both been holding back from—until now. “I don’t need you to tell me what I want. ”. “Maybe not. But I’m getting very close to guessing what you need. ”. Ben... moreCan two people with their lives set on different paths find common ground in a spark neither of them saw coming? In the heart of Aspenbrook, a fierce lawyer and a protective, no-nonsense man are about to realize that the intense chemistry between them is the one thing they’ve both been holding back from—until now. “I don’t need you to tell me what I want. ”. “Maybe not. But I’m getting very close to guessing what you need. ”. Ben. She’s all sharp edges, hiding behind that lawyer façade, but I see the fire in her eyes. She’s got this power, this control, but I can feel her need for release, for someone to take charge. I won’t force her, but I’ll show her that the best kind of control is the kind that lets go. I’m not just here to challenge her—I'm here to make her feel safe enough to let herself burn, to be free with me. Katherine. Ben’s everything I wasn’t looking for, but everything I need. He’s steady, in control, and damn, his touch. .. it makes me feel like I’m melting into him. I’ve fought so hard to keep it all together, to be the one who doesn’t need anyone. But with him, I’m starting to wonder if letting go, just once, might be the most freeing thing I’ve ever done. He’s got a way of making me want things I never expected to need. "Bold and Protective" is the fourth book in the Aspenbrook Protective Heroes series. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone, you won’t want to miss the rest of the series! Each book features a new alpha hero, a heart-pounding love story, and a satisfying happily-ever-after. less

Can a fierce artist and a man with a past full of quiet strength find what they've been missing in each other? In the rugged mountains of Aspenbrook, their paths collide, and as the bond between them deepens, they’ll realize that the connection forming is exactly what they need to face their fears, heal old wounds, and build something real together. “I can take care of myself. ”. “I know you can, but I want to be the one standing beside you when it gets tough. ”. Zachary... moreCan a fierce artist and a man with a past full of quiet strength find what they've been missing in each other? In the rugged mountains of Aspenbrook, their paths collide, and as the bond between them deepens, they’ll realize that the connection forming is exactly what they need to face their fears, heal old wounds, and build something real together. “I can take care of myself. ”. “I know you can, but I want to be the one standing beside you when it gets tough. ”. Zachary. The moment I saw her, I knew she was more than just another woman passing through my life. Brynn is a force—strong, yet fragile in ways she doesn’t let anyone see. I want her to surrender to me, to feel what I feel, to know that I’m here for her, in ways no one else ever has been. This isn’t just about sex—it’s about claiming her in every way that matters. And I’m going to show her what it means to be truly seen and desired. Brynn. He’s impossible to ignore, and harder to resist. Zachary’s touch, his gaze—every part of him pulls me in. I’ve spent so long protecting myself, but when he looks at me like that, it’s hard to stay guarded. I want him. I want him so badly, and maybe it’s time to stop fighting it. "Rugged and Protective" is the fifth book in the Aspenbrook Protective Heroes series. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone, you won’t want to miss the rest of the series! Each book features a new alpha hero, a heart-pounding love story, and a satisfying happily-ever-after. less

Can a fierce woman determined to do it all on her own and a hard man with a need to protect find more than just heat in each other? In the wilds of Aspenbrook, the sparks between them are undeniable, and as their connection deepens, they’ll both have to face the one thing they’ve been avoiding—letting someone else in. “How have I lived here all this time and never seen you? ”. “Because you weren’t meant to. Now that I’m here, you won’t forget me. ”. Aiden... moreCan a fierce woman determined to do it all on her own and a hard man with a need to protect find more than just heat in each other? In the wilds of Aspenbrook, the sparks between them are undeniable, and as their connection deepens, they’ll both have to face the one thing they’ve been avoiding—letting someone else in. “How have I lived here all this time and never seen you? ”. “Because you weren’t meant to. Now that I’m here, you won’t forget me. ”. Aiden. She doesn’t see it yet, but I’m exactly what she needs. She’s got this fire in her, this independent spirit, but damn, she’s got a softness beneath that I want to draw out. She doesn’t know how much she’s already taken me over. I want to be her anchor, the one she can rely on, but I’m also here to make her lose control in ways she’s never imagined. And when she finally surrenders, it’ll be because she’s mine—body and soul. Elly. I didn’t expect him to make me feel this way. Aiden’s got this rugged intensity, but it’s his quiet strength that really gets to me. I’ve been handling everything on my own for so long, but with him… it’s different. I can’t deny how he makes me feel, how his presence alone commands everything in me. He makes me want to let go, but I’m terrified that if I do, I’ll lose myself to him. And yet, I can’t stay away. I need him. I want him. "Hard and Protective" is the sixth book in the Aspenbrook Protective Heroes series. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone, you won’t want to miss the rest of the series! Each book features a new alpha hero, a heart-pounding love story, and a satisfying happily-ever-after. less