Rough and Protective
(2025)(The third book in the Aspenbrook Protective Heroes series)
A novel by Ivy Noir
Can a cabin in the mountains spark more than just a fresh start? In the rugged beauty of Aspenbrook, two people with their own scars are about to realize that the powerful attraction between them is exactly what they both need to heal—and more than they’re ready to admit.
‘I’ll stay out of your way.’
‘You could never be in my way, Tessa. You’re exactly where you belong.’
Jake
She’s stubborn, but I can see the dream in her eyes.
Tessa’s trying to make it as a photographer, and she’s got nowhere else to go.
I offered her the cabin, and I’m not letting her push me away.
Every day we spend working together only makes me want her more.
She doesn’t know it yet, but I’m not just her protector—I’m what she needs.
And I won’t stop until she sees that.
Tessa
This wasn’t part of the plan.
A cabin, a rugged man, and working together on my photography—it’s too much.
But every time I look at Jake, I feel something shift.
His protectiveness, his touch—it makes me feel things I can’t ignore.
I’ve been avoiding this connection, but it’s getting harder with every day that passes.
I’m not ready to need him, but I want him more than I ever expected.
"Rough and Protective" is the third 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.
Genre: Romance
‘I’ll stay out of your way.’
‘You could never be in my way, Tessa. You’re exactly where you belong.’
Jake
She’s stubborn, but I can see the dream in her eyes.
Tessa’s trying to make it as a photographer, and she’s got nowhere else to go.
I offered her the cabin, and I’m not letting her push me away.
Every day we spend working together only makes me want her more.
She doesn’t know it yet, but I’m not just her protector—I’m what she needs.
And I won’t stop until she sees that.
Tessa
This wasn’t part of the plan.
A cabin, a rugged man, and working together on my photography—it’s too much.
But every time I look at Jake, I feel something shift.
His protectiveness, his touch—it makes me feel things I can’t ignore.
I’ve been avoiding this connection, but it’s getting harder with every day that passes.
I’m not ready to need him, but I want him more than I ever expected.
"Rough and Protective" is the third 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.
Genre: Romance
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