Accidental Grumpy Protector

an off limits forced proximity romance

EXPANDED 2ND EDITION — New scenes, deeper backstories, and an extended happily ever after.

She's off-limits. I'm her accidental protector. And loving her could cost us everything.

I've faced combat, ambushes, and men who'd kill without hesitation. None of it prepared me for her.

Nora crashes into my world—fiery, stubborn, and impossible to ignore. I should've kept my distance. Instead, I pulled her out of danger and into my cabin.

Now we're trapped together. She's mouthy, determined, and far too brave for her own good. She drives me crazy…and makes me want her more than I should.

We fight. We tease. And somewhere between the silences and sparks, she slips past every wall I've built. She sees me as a man, not just a soldier. Touches me like I'm hers.

One kiss turns into a night I'll never forget. One night turns into a choice I can't take back.

But the danger outside is closing in. If I fail to protect her, I won't just lose the mission— I'll lose the only woman I was never meant to love.