Hard and Protective
(2025)(The sixth book in the Aspenbrook Protective Heroes series)
A novel by Ivy Noir
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
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.
‘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.
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