Protected by a Small Town Grumpy Guard
(2026)(The sixth book in the Shoreline House series)
A novel by Sandra Boyle
He keeps people safe. She refuses to be rescued.
Tattoo artist Camila Reyes comes to Jackson Bay with rules: no attachments, no distractions, and definitely no falling for grumpy men with hero complexes. She’s there to paint a harbor mural at The Shoreline House—and leave before anyone gets too close.
Wyatt Cole, a former Marine turned security guard, lives by routines and worst-case scenarios. After a scare on the cliffs, he’s determined to lock the inn down—even if it means blocking the door Camila needs and sparking instant friction.
When a late-night alarm reveals a hidden symbol and a message in lemon ink, their clash pulls them into a coastal mystery tied to the old lighthouse—and to the secrets of Jackson Bay itself.
As threats close in and old wounds resurface, Camila must decide if letting Wyatt stand beside her is strength, not surrender. And Wyatt must learn the difference between protection and control.
A slow-burn small-town romance with a touch of mystery,Protected by a Broken Small Town Grumpy Guard is Book Six in the Shoreline House series—perfect for fans of guarded artists, grumpy protectors, and found family.
Genre: Romance
Tattoo artist Camila Reyes comes to Jackson Bay with rules: no attachments, no distractions, and definitely no falling for grumpy men with hero complexes. She’s there to paint a harbor mural at The Shoreline House—and leave before anyone gets too close.
Wyatt Cole, a former Marine turned security guard, lives by routines and worst-case scenarios. After a scare on the cliffs, he’s determined to lock the inn down—even if it means blocking the door Camila needs and sparking instant friction.
When a late-night alarm reveals a hidden symbol and a message in lemon ink, their clash pulls them into a coastal mystery tied to the old lighthouse—and to the secrets of Jackson Bay itself.
As threats close in and old wounds resurface, Camila must decide if letting Wyatt stand beside her is strength, not surrender. And Wyatt must learn the difference between protection and control.
A slow-burn small-town romance with a touch of mystery,Protected by a Broken Small Town Grumpy Guard is Book Six in the Shoreline House series—perfect for fans of guarded artists, grumpy protectors, and found family.
Genre: Romance
Used availability for Sandra Boyle's Protected by a Small Town Grumpy Guard