The hat. The gun. And the will to protect.Showing up to investigate a double homicide, Sheriff Phoenix Cade almost comes out of his boots when he sees the blonde–the only witness to the crime–covered in blood. He’d danced with her a few nights before and had every intention of getting her number until she threw up all over his shoes. Hell, his shoes would wash… spent the better part of six years convincing her family and friends that she could take care of herself. The accident took her sight, but it didn’t take her independence. There were a lot of things she’d learned over the years, especially regarding men. They said they could handle her disability, but truth was, they lied. When her assistant and client are murdered in her studio she will have to rely on one man—the one man who makes her want to trust again.
Phoenix is over his ex, but since he caught her cheating he’s compared relationships to playing with fire. It’s only a matter of time before a man gets burnt. Yet, Ria is different. She’s beautiful, smart, challenging, and doesn’t need him…even when she does. He should keep his head on straight because the killers want her dead and it’s his job to keep her safe. However, he’s realizing, a man in love becomes a giant. He’ll protect Ria with a force unlike any that has ever been seen before.
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She’s blind through the fate of an accident long ago-but she’s feisty, strong, capable, and looks are deceiving in her case. He is strong dedicated to protecting those that need it & he will do anything to keep her safe. Loved the characters, the great storyline dynamics, and amazing start to this new series! Really loved it!
One of my favorite things about this book is the heroine. She’s smart, tough, feisty and blind. Ria lost a fiancé because of her blindness, but not her ambition. She left the big city with her sister, to start over in her old family home.
When she meet Phoenix Cade, she doesn’t know he’s the sheriff every woman wants. All she knows is she attracted to him and she hopes never to run into him again after she embarrasses herself.
None of that seems important after two goons kill her assistant and a client at her home office. Saving herself by hiding on the shelf under her massage table, it was pure luck she wasn’t discovered and killed.
One of the things the bad guys don’t take into consideration is the acute senses of a blind person. Everything is more enhanced to make up for the lack of sight, so while she is unable to visually identify them she can give some definite insight into them.
The heat ratchets up a notch as Phoenix takes her into protective custody. His family cabin becomes the scene of their budding romance.
As the layers are pealed off this mystery, betrayal and heartbreak ensue.
Very well written with edge of your seat suspense, extremely hot make-out scenes and so much more.
I loved this story. Great romance and twists and turns kept my interest. Characters were wonderful! One of Rhonda Lee Carvers best stories.
Phoenix is the sheriff. He decides to stop at the bar his buddy owns. He is teasing Phoenix about getting out more. Tate tells him if he dances with a woman, he will back off. Ria is blind. This happened by being in a car accident. Her sister tells her she needs to find someone. She can’t believe when she is asked to dance.
Now Phoenix is taking her to his cabin to protect her from the men who will be coming after her. While she is held up there, they realize they are falling for each other. Now Phoenix just has to catch the bad guys so they can see if they can take this to the next level.
What an emotional and satisfying read this was.
This is the first book in a new series and this book hit it out of the park. I loved the characters, story line, the mystery and the sexy times.
Ria was a wonderful leading lady. Ria is blind but yet she doesn’t let this stop her from doing anything. She is a little tired of her sister and parents babying her because she is a strong, capable and independent person. She runs a successful business, has some wonderful friends and is just an all around amazing person. An incident happens at her place of work and it puts her in path of the hot man she recently danced with.
I loved everything about Sheriff Phoenix Cade. I loved his dedication to family, friends and his job. I loved that there were references to him being a hard nosed man throughout the book yet you saw his softer side. I especially liked his interactions with Ria. Even from the beginning he never saw her blindness as a disability more so as a strength to the type of woman she is.
I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more.
Sheriff Phoenix Cade is a natural protector. Ria May seem like she’s fragile on the outside but she’s a confident capable strong woman. She just happens to be blind due to an unfortunate accident.
Rhonda Lee Carver did a great job writing Ria’s character and described how a blind woman deals with everyday life. She made me want to be Ria’s friend. Ria is such a wonderful positive person.
The instant chemistry between these two is fun to read. I loved reading about how they get to know each other. Plus who wouldn’t want a sexy sheriff protecting them. Must read.
Great start to a new series.
I can’t wait to read about more Wyoming Lawmen
Omg I absolutely loved this book. It was filled with suspense and action packed and romance and just absolutely Amazing storyline and characters
I felt myself loving Phoenix Cade and Maria and with her being blind proves you can find strength inside yourself to fight and stay alive and end up with the love of your life. I found myself crying at the end with happy tears . I am so blessed to have been able to read this book for Rhonda.
Looking for a great new series? Then this is your book. Once you start you won’t want to stop. Dive in today.
Whenever I want to read a good cowboy type story, Rhonda Lee Carver is who I think of. Her stories are easily read and contain some really hot and steamy cowboy loving!
Ria is blind from an accident and when her assistant and a client are murdered in her home, Sheriff Phoenix Cade puts her under his protection. She’s been on his mind every since they shared some dances at the local bar. But both have insecurities about relationships and they both struggle with their feelings while Cade struggles to keep Ria alive. The killers are after her and want her dead. Will they both come to terms with their feelings for each other before the killer finds her? A good book and I HIGHLY recommend this one to all you cowboy fans!
Protected By The Lawman by Rhonda Lee Carver is a fantastic read. Ms. Carver has delivered a well-written book and furnished it with phenomenal characters. Phoenix is the Sheriff and placates his buddy by dancing with Ria. Ria is a blind massage therapist. When Ria is the only witness to a double murder, Phoenix takes on the task of guarding her. Their story is packed with suspense, action, humor and sizzle. I enjoyed every page of this book and look forward to reading more from Rhonda Lee Carver in the future. Protected By The Lawman is book 1 of the Lawmen of Wyoming Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is one steamy and intriguing read with wonderful, hardworking and independent characters. This book covers everything from crime, to dealing with a physical handicap, high stress careers, danger, infidelity/marriage and relationship issues. Sheriff Phoenix Cade is a hardworking, dedicated lawman that ladies would love to get their hands on. Ria Portman became blind from an accident and doesn’t let that stop her from running a business and being independent. This book is a definite page turner, you won’t want to put it down!
I loved reading Protected by the Lawman! Phoenix is the town Sheriff and Ria is a massage therapist. They meet when he asks her to dance when both are at a local bar. They meet up again a few days later when he’s investigating the murder of her assistant and one of her clients and he takes her into protective custody. Phoenix and Ria’s story is full of suspense, mystery, murder and romance! Good read!
This story was just a delight! A sweet love story, an intriguing mystery, and interesting characters that helped develop the overall story. I can’t wait for the next Lawmen of Wyoming book to be released.
Phoenix Cade is the town sheriff. He takes his job seriously and has made his job all encompassing. Trying to enjoy a beer at his buddy, Tate’s bar, he winds up taking a bet with Tate that he will dance with a women, in order to get Tate to stop pestering him about dating. Ria Portman, a massage therapist who was left blind after a tragic car accident. She agrees to go out with her sister for her sister’s birthday. Ria and her sister are also in the Time Stands Still bar, but Ria is ready to go home. Cade spots Ria and asks her to dance. This innocent meeting grows into murder, mayhem and love.
This is a great read. The love story is charming and works well within the story line of the mystery.
You will not be disappointed.
Protected by the Lawman is an entertaining and well written read. This romantic suspense offers a gripping storyline and engaging characters. Ria and Phoenix have great chemistry and I just loved them together. I love a book that is created to showcase what I consider “reality based characters”. Ria is smart, sexy, sweet, feisty and blind. Phoenix, is strong, tough and a hero to his core. I loved the steam and heat these two created and enjoyed the softness Ria brought out in Phoenix. A very pleasurable read that I highly recommend.