From a tragic past… attraction to Rachel tempts him to cross it.
To a dangerous present…
Rachel gave up her dream of becoming a nurse, but she still craves marriage and a family with all her heart. Josh seemed like the answer—but now she’s hiding a secret that could destroy those hopes, too. She doesn’t dare accept help from anyone, not even the handsome police officer who steps in to help her. But Ian’s kindness makes her feel things she can’t ignore…
Can they create a new future?
When Ian’s past shows up on his doorstep, his world is thrown into chaos. He’s determined to protect those he loves, but can he protect his own heart? Does Rachel have the courage to leave Josh? Can she convince Ian to let down his walls and forge a new future together?
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Protecting His Heart is the second novel in the Lawson Family series by Tracey Cramer-Kelly. This is my second novel by this author.
Ian is a police officer is in his small hometown. Because of his abusive childhood, he moves in with his best friend’s family who takes him and they eventually move. Once he is older, he returns to town. He isn’t looking for a relationship but has an attraction to Rachel. The more he sees her, the more tempted he is.
Rachel has issues of her own. The guy she thought she would marry but things aren’t looking good. She wants to be a wife and have a family. Her attraction to Ian, makes her think she should break up with her boyfriend Josh.
If she breaks up with Josh, what then? Will Ian and her be able to have a relationship or will his past taint the relationships and life they could have.
I really loved this story. Its very rare that the female lead is already in a relationship with someone before meeting the male lead. Which was some nice added conflict for the plot.
The characters made you feel for them especially Ian. Reading more about him was so heartbreaking but at the same time I was glad that he was able to move away.
I look forward to another novel.
Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly. This is a great love story. Its the story of Ian who is a Police Officer in the small town he grew up in. He had a rough childhood with lots of abuse until his best friend’s family takes him in and moves him out of town. He has returned home to keep the town he once lived in safe. He’s not interested in a relationship but he keeps seeing Rachel and he’s more tempted each time. Rachel is in a relationship with Josh who she thought was the answer to all her prayers for a family but its turning out not to be what she hoped. All she wants is to be a wife and mom even giving up her dream of being a nurse. Being tempted by Ian is making her think she might need to break up with Josh. But will Ian even want her? Will she get the nerve to break up with Josh? When Ian’s past shows up in town will he let it destroy everything he’s worked so hard for? Can she talk Ian into trusting her and letting down his walls? Read Protecting His Heart to find out!
I absolutely loved this book. Its one of those books that once you start reading it, you’ll push doing everything else off just so you can read another chapter, or in my case, the whole thing! It definitely takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions which is something that you would want in a romance novel. I loved the dynamic of the characters. Rachel has a secret and one that at all cost cannot not tell. Ian is a cop that grew up in a rough house. Rachel is all about the family life and Ian doesn’t believe he can love. The dynamic between these two were perfection and I cannot wait for more!
Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly
5-Stars
Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly was an excellent read. It was romantic, tragic, and easy to read. I was completely wrapped up in both Ian and Rachel as this story progressed. Both had tragic situations that occurred in their lives at different times but gave each a different understanding of the other. It also helped them connect on a different level. Saying that, I felt like their characters had different layers that were peeled back as the story progressed. This demonstrated excellent character development as well as the authors own creativity. This was an excellent read and I highly recommend it.
Tracey Cramer-Kelly had hit another home run with this second book of the Lawson Family novels, Protecting His Heart. Once again she has tackled a difficult and emotional struggle of abuse, and she has done it with a perfect balance. You can tell the amount of emotion and work that is put into each of these novels with how well they read and how well they manage to make you feel all the feels without being so heavy you can’t enjoy the novel.
In this one we get the full story of Ian and Rachel. These two have both dealt with abuse of some form and are tackling adulthood and romance with these scars. I loved how they were easily relatable and so realistic I felt as if they were close friends that I am regularly rooting for. I loved the glimpse of the past characters in book one and a set up for book three. We should have have another fantastic story with that one and I look forward to getting my hands on it. In the meantime go and devour these two books I promise you will be so glad that you did! Happy reading!
Protecting His Heart (Lawson Family, #2)
By Tracey Cramer-Kelly
5 stars
Oh how I loved this story! I was completely hooked from the very beginning and it definitely gave me all the feels whilst I was reading. I have read a few books by this author now and I definitely think that this one was my absolute favourite so far! The characters were just so well thought out and so realistic, I could honestly imagine what was happening whilst I was reading. I felt really involved in their lives as a reader and because of that I felt this deeper connection with them. I loved Rachel and I really did feel for her and the dilemma she faced – what she wanted and her reality really were two different things. I loved Ian – he was so dreamy but his past had me in tears at times! Although Rachel was with Josh I was 100% behind her and Ian being together – I thought they would make THE perfect couple!!
I cannot recommend this story enough – especially if you are looking for one that will give you all the feels and bring out your emotions whilst reading! I can’t wait to read more from this author again in the future!
Protecting His Heart (A Lawson Family Novel #2) By Tracey Cramer-Kelly
4 stars!!!!
I have to say that even on paper a man in uniform is hot. This is the second book I have read from this author and I was not disappointed. I really find that the author has a great writing style. The characters just come off of the pages.
I could relate with some of the issues the author has in this book. I really like how she writes the real life issues into the story. I really could relate to Ian about his dad and in some respects I could relate to Rachel. There is such a great chemistry between the two as the book progresses. The author creates just enough drama along with the romance to bring a realism to the book. I really enjoyed reading this book and will read more from this author in the future.
I really enjoyed reading the second book in the Lawson Family series, Protecting His Heart. This book really resonated with me because it deals with a subject I have dealt with in my personal life, abuse by a loved one. Ian was abused by his alcoholic father as a child and Rachel is dealing with an abusive boyfriend. I’ve been in both of those situations so I can truly relate to the main characters of this book and how they feel. It seems from the moment they met, Ian and Rachel were meant for each other, but can they overcome their fears and deal with the issues in their lives and make a life together, or will they let their fears and pasts keep them apart?
While reading this small-town romance, you feel as if you are a part of the story. Like this is happening right here in my own small town and these are my friends! I can see them all gathered at our local baseball field playing games and having a few beers. It’s a realistic look at small town life, the closeness of not only family but friends as well. It is a story of faith, love, and most of all, forgiveness. I look forward to reading Ben’s story next and highly recommend this series!
Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by
Tracey Cramer-Kelly. Once again this author wrote a story that me completely hooked. From page one I knew I’d love Ian and Rachel’s story. Each having their own troubles to face. These characters were so easy to feel connected to. The writing is smooth and well paced never feeling rushed or lacking. This story is one that hits a bit close to home and my heart so that helped. This book was just as amazing as book one, and honestly maybe my favorite but don’t tell book one! If you’re looking for a story that pulls you in from the get go go get this one! Five stars all the way.
This is a wonderful second story in this series. While this deals with a heavy subject and it was done very nicely. Each of the two MC have dealt with abuse in one form or another. As they came to terms they realized they held an affection for each other. I liked seeing these two deals with their problems and figure out how to move forward. It takes friends and the love of family and these two have both.
It was great seeing The other Lawsons and finding out how Jamie and Kira are doing. Plus we get a look at Ben and how he is dealing with his life now. I look forward to Bens story.
This is the second book by this author for me. I like how she puts the story together and deals with major issues. It’s nice that they don’t dominate the story so we can feel for these characters and enjoy them moving forward.
This is the second book in this series, it is just as good as the first. This author continues to impress me with her writing skills and her ability to pull me into her story with ease. The story is entertaining and fast paced. The characters are connectable, made the story feel real and don’t forget how hot they are. It is a story for forgiving, healing and family. Two characters struggling with their demons, will they find a way to move forward? I highly recommend this book.
A sweet romance with loads of angst and a heavy dose of family support.