Defending Elena

A True North Ranch Story

De: Tessa Leigh

Narrado por: Randy Boyum

He saved her life once. Now she’s back—and she’s bringing danger with her.

Jack Harrison likes things quiet. After years in the military and a betrayal that shattered his closest friendship, he’s built a life of solitude on a rugged Colorado ranch. But when Elena Dawson—his late best friend’s widow and the woman he swore he’d never see again—shows up in the middle of a cattle auction, chaos follows.

She’s running from something. Something deadly.

Elena never planned to come back. But cryptic threats, buried secrets, and a list of names her husband left behind have pushed her into the one place she hoped to avoid: Jack’s doorstep. She needs protection, even if he’s the last man she wants to ask. Especially after everything that tore them apart.

Forced to share close quarters while a storm rages and danger circles, their uneasy alliance begins to crack open old wounds—and unearth sparks neither of them are ready for. But trust is a luxury Jack can’t afford. And Elena may be hiding more than just fear behind those tired eyes and clipped sarcasm.

When past betrayals collide with present threats, Jack and Elena must decide: Will they fight together for the future Declan once dreamed of—or be torn apart by the secrets he left behind?

A slow-burn, emotionally gripping contemporary romance packed with heart, danger, and redemption. Perfect for fans of small-town tension, broken heroes, and second chances that feel earned.

©2025 Tessa Leigh (P)2025 Tessa Leigh

will keep you on your toes

This book was so good!! I listened to the audiobook, and man, was it a good listen. Tessa Leigh built such a good plot for Defending Elena: A True North Ranch Story. Mixing a cowboy with a military background, Chiefs kiss, Tessa! I promise this book will suck you in and keep you on your toes. If you like suspense, romance, and great banter, this is the audiobook for you! Highly recommend this!!.

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Suspenseful!

I found this to be more of an action story than romance but it was still entertaining. I wasn’t expecting the focus on the actual physical defending of Elena. I was on the edge of my seat with the suspense though so it was well done.

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Romance

Defending Elena by Tessa Leigh is a great small town/ rural western/ military romance. Randy Boyum did a great job with the narration. The story is entertaining, exciting, interesting, romantic, funny and more. Defending Elena is the first book in A True North Ranch series.
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Good

The story has good suspense and enough emotional tension to keep things moving. Jack, a former soldier living a quiet life on his Colorado ranch, is thrown back into chaos when Elena—his late best friend’s widow—shows up needing protection and bringing serious danger with her.

Solid story, steady pacing, and good narration make this one worth a try.

Will listen to it again! 🤠🎧

Defending Elena pulled me in from the very first chapter! The mix of romance, danger, and faith kept me listening late into the night. Elena’s courage and Jack’s quiet strength made this story feel so real. The tension, emotion, and obvious history between them makes me ready for book 2.

Randy Boyum’s narration is absolutely perfect. He captures Jack’s calm, rugged, stoic confidence and brings the Colorado ranch setting to life in such a vivid, cinematic way. You can hear the heart in his voice.

If you love clean romantic suspense with a strong message of redemption and second chances, this one’s a must-listen. I’ll definitely be diving into the next book in the True North Ranch series!