Protect

Name: Protect
Author: Paisley Hope
ISBN: 9781035093199

Paisley HopeAuthor

4.0(11)

4.0

11 ratings

Paperback€13.00

Available nowFree shipping

By using these links, you support READO. We receive an affiliate commission without any additional costs to you.

Buy Now

About the book

He's a hotshot firefighter with a past he can't outrun.

She swore she'd never forgive him.

Now fate has handed them a second chance and it's burning out of control . . .

I walk into the local bar with my crew, dirty and exhausted, only to slam into my biggest regret: the one who got away. The twin sister of my lost best friend. I haven't seen Violette Taylor in years, but I haven't forgotten her either. I used to be Rowan to her. Now I'm just King - the guy who broke her heart, but not for the reasons she thinks.

Violette is back in town for good - she's a single mom and a nurse in the burn unit I accidentally wind up in. Can you call that fate? Maybe, if she wasn't doing her best to stay far away from anyone who reminded her of her past. But I know something she doesn't: life rarely offers second chances. So if this is my opportunity to finally make things right, I'm taking it.

Can we rise from the ashes or will the past burn us down?

Tropes:
Firefighter romance / Angst / Small town romance / Forced proximity / Second chance romance / Friend to Lovers / Hurt Care / Workplace romance

A wildland firefighter reconnects in a second-chance romance with his late best friend's sister, the one that got away, in the scorching hot second book in the BookTok viral Sky Ridge Hotshots series.Readers love the Sky Ridge Hotshots:'It had all the spice, all the drama and all the emotions!'

'Everyone needs to read this series because they're addictive, they're hot, they're PHENOMENAL'

'Has angst, grief, banter and unexpected twists'

'Spicy and so heart warming, I loved this book so much'

'The perfect blend of hot romance, emotional depth, and that warm-and-fuzzy storytelling style'

'Had me laughing, crying and swooning!'

'OBSESSED. This book was breathtaking!'

'This book gave me all the feels'

ISBN9781035093199

PublisherPan Macmillan

Publication Date12/04/25

Pages416

Editions (1)

Paperback

€18.00

Not available

ISBN9781035093199

PublisherPan Macmillan

Publication Date12/04/25

Pages416

Reviews & Ratings

11 ratings

2 reviews

4.0

Tap to filter

poetrygi
13 Followers
poetrygi
13 Followers
4.0
I enjoyed this book even more than the first one. Rowan the man he is … he did not disappoint me by any means. Maybe at first glance you’d think he’s just good looking but looking deeper you can see his heart, the kindness behind his eyes and the love he has for the people he cares for. He’s more than a “hotshot” (still has a dirty mind tho lol). Violette went probably through enough in her life. Don’t want to go into detail so I’m not gonna spoil anything. But you can see the hurt and trauma that she went through. Crossing paths w Rowan again healed something in her. Which just only shows that you don’t have to be fully healed to be open to someone new. Sometimes the right people heal something within you. And I guess that’s a beautiful thing. All in all, I liked the writing style, loved the characters, and the love between them.
Apr 12, 2026
4.0
I enjoyed this book even more than the first one. Rowan the man he is … he did not disappoint me by any means. Maybe at first glance you’d think he’s just good looking but looking deeper you can see his heart, the kindness behind his eyes and the love he has for the people he cares for. He’s more than a “hotshot” (still has a dirty mind tho lol). Violette went probably through enough in her life. Don’t want to go into detail so I’m not gonna spoil anything. But you can see the hurt and trauma that she went through. Crossing paths w Rowan again healed something in her. Which just only shows that you don’t have to be fully healed to be open to someone new. Sometimes the right people heal something within you. And I guess that’s a beautiful thing. All in all, I liked the writing style, loved the characters, and the love between them.
Apr 12, 2026
diecora
47 Followers
diecora
47 Followers
4.0
A deeply emotional story that shines through its characters and the way it handles heavy topics. It’s not a light read but definitely one that stays with you.
„Protect“ was an absolute emotional rollercoaster for me. I cried way too many times. The way grief and loss are portrayed felt so real, it honestly hit very close to home. One of my biggest highlights was the character development. Watching Rowan and Violette grow throughout the story felt natural and realistic. Their journey was full of healing and personal growth. I loved them both from the very beginning and found it easy to empathise with them. As for the plot there were moments where it felt a bit drawn-out and slow-paced, which slightly affected the flow at times. But the plot twists were perfectly placed and brought the excitement right back, making it almost impossible to put the book down.
Apr 7, 2026
4.0
A deeply emotional story that shines through its characters and the way it handles heavy topics. It’s not a light read but definitely one that stays with you.
„Protect“ was an absolute emotional rollercoaster for me. I cried way too many times. The way grief and loss are portrayed felt so real, it honestly hit very close to home. One of my biggest highlights was the character development. Watching Rowan and Violette grow throughout the story felt natural and realistic. Their journey was full of healing and personal growth. I loved them both from the very beginning and found it easy to empathise with them. As for the plot there were moments where it felt a bit drawn-out and slow-paced, which slightly affected the flow at times. But the plot twists were perfectly placed and brought the excitement right back, making it almost impossible to put the book down.
Apr 7, 2026