This book was previously published in Amazon Kindle WorldsWhen the daughter of a White House aide goes missing, the President calls in Zane Lewis and his team of former special forces soldiers to find the missing girl. The Red Team, having a well-earned reputation for being the best, discovers the true motive behind the kidnapping, and all hell breaks loose.All Olivia Cox wants to do is escape … loose.
All Olivia Cox wants to do is escape her life. The harder she tries to break free from the pressure and obligations of her stifling family, the faster she sinks into a nightmare of her own making. This latest decision may be the last one she ever makes. Finding herself in a dingy room handcuffed and held prisoner, Olivia becomes an unsuspecting pawn in a game she didn’t know was being played.
Leo “Panther” Gillonardo is a former SEAL who thought he knew the game better than most. He’s a professional, a tier one contractor. She’s the mission. Protecting Olivia should be his only objective. So why does he keep finding himself in her bed? Even if she’s fully clothed and terrorized by memories of her kidnapping, he knows better and is desperate to keep Olivia at arm’s length. As the days pass it becomes nearly impossible to keep his growing attraction under wraps. The stakes are high, and his heart is on the line.
With a drug cartel in hot pursuit, Panther and the Red Team have no choice but to take Olivia on the run. With time running out, Wolf and Abe offer them protection from the deadly warlord Gomez. Alone in Abe’s mountain cabin, sparks fly. Giving in seems inevitable, and Olivia must decide if she’s all in or if she’ll fold as Panther plays a no-holds-barred game of the heart.
From the political corruption of Washington, DC to the sunny shores of California, follow Susan Stoker’s Navy SEALs, John “Tex” Keegan, Matthew “Wolf” Steel, and Christopher “Abe” Powers, on a thrill ride when they join the RED TEAM on an epic mission.
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I absolutely adored Leo and Olivia. Their chemistry was off the charts. Riley Edwards did an amazing job combining her characters with Susan Stoker’s world of military heroes. A fantastic addition to the Special Forces: Operation Alpha Kindle World!
Loved this book
I really loved this book and all of the Red Team members who are finding their soul mates. Finally Leo gets his story although he needs to rescue her first.
Olivia has been kidnapped after being drugged at a nightclub. But whatever information they want she doesn’t have it so hopefully help will arrive soon as she’s fading fast without food or water. But she now regrets visit to a bar because she ended up with terrorist who are determined to kill her. Will Leo find her in time?
Leo and his Red Team feel like their op is a set up even though POTUS has green lighted their mission something feels off. When they finally are able to rescue Olivia there is a moment when he just knows the she’s the one for him. He’ll have to go on the run trying to protect her but the best part for the both of them will be meeting his family and trying to reunite Olivia’s parents (When revealed who her dad is a shock) and convince her that she’s become very important to him.
This is the second book in the Red Team Series, a suspenseful Military Romance. Leo and Olivia’s story is well written, and captivating! This is my favorite story in the Series. Looking forward to listen to Redeeming Violet, the next book in the Series. Teddy Hamilton, and Carly Robins did a fantastic job with the narration. I enjoyed it. I was given a free review copy of the audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Awesome Book! Audiobook Review
This book was filled with action and plenty of sexy seals! Leo rescues Olivia and is assigned to protect her and instantly falls for her. I loved the interactions with Leo’s Italian family – they were true to life and funny. I loved the sexy relationship between Leo and Olivia. I was surprised and very happy to have Wolf, Caroline and some others appear in this book from a prior Susan Stoker series I listened to. The narration was fantastic and I especially loved Jason Clarke’s narration. I loved this book and wished it was longer! I am looking forward to listening to the next book in the series.
Leo saves Olivia from a drug cartel, and then is assigned to protect her during the fallout and subsequent events of the kidnapping, but he only finds himself drawn more and more to her. Olivia is immediately taken with the SEAL with green eyes who looks like a black panther when he rescues her. Their love story definitely moves quickly, but to be fair, Leo states that once he decides he want something he moves quickly, and he isn’t kidding. The kidnapping and cartel story that drive their narrative is a bit incomplete, and seems a bit disconnected at times, but it serves their story well enough. The way that Leo protects and cares for Olivia is very charming and sweet, so it’s really no surprise that when she discovers that he feels the same as she does, she wastes no time moving their relationship forward as well. Their chemistry and attraction is strong, and the steam level is pretty high as well, even though there are some things teased at that we unfortunately don’t get more info on. Overall, a quick, passionate love story.
Leo and Olivia
Protecting Olivia is the second book in the Red Team series by Riley Edwards. It’s fast paced and one hundred percent action packed with a side of intense Alpha male
Olivia is reported missing by her mother and Red Team finds information and goes in to rescue her at the behest of the US President. Leo is the one assigned to her and as they say the rest is historyI loved Leo’s family and I can’t wait to read more in this series (currently reading the Red Team Boxset)
This is a great book! That being said, I also liked the fact this is a cross-over book from another author’s series. This was all explained in the beginning of the book. There is mystery, intrigue and romance. The sensual scenes are well written. I loved the meeting of the family around Sunday dinner and felt the love for family values. When the daughter of a government official is missing, the special forces take over to find her. I look forward to more books by this author. Thanks.
Great Story! This was an exciting and sexy story of two lonely people finding acceptance and love in each other. It was great getting to know Olivia and Leo!! This is a new author to me and I will be reading her more.
Getting caught up in a Riley Edwards book is easy because she’s darn good at what she does. Her characters interesting and multilayered. The storylines capture and hold your attention. Protecting Olivia was easy to read with evenly paced action, great chemistry between the two main characters and just the right mix of romance and suspense.
Leo “Panther” Gillonardo knows how to to be one tough son of a gun and how to handle most everything thrown at him but handling a woman wjo’s been kidnapped and traumatized? That’s a whole different ballgame. He thinks thar he doesn’t know how to be tender and caring. Yet his every action toward Olivia Cox says otherwise. When she’s rescued by a team of men, each one more gorgeous than the next, she really only has eyes for the man who picked her up and carried her to safety. He calms her, dries her tears and makes her feel safe. Leo only has one speed and that’s full speed ahead. He’s set his sights on Olivia and he will make her his.
Great read
Such a sweet story, though the plot is a little tough. Being captured and tortured for the time being and suddenly rescued is a tough thing. But with Leo everything seems manageble. So when they have to go into hiding, they literally get to know each other very well. A very good, but rather short story you’ll get to re-meet other characters from different series. Very entertaining.
A fast and hard fall
Protecting Olivia by Riley Edwards is another alpha-licious military suspense romance. This well written book has all the elements to love about military suspense as well as family drama. Olivia is young with the world at her fingertips, yet she’s very unhappy and living dangerously as a result. Finding herself in a traumatic situation, Leo comes to her rescue and an immediate connection is established.
I enjoyed the excited of the suspense of the plot and fell utterly in love with Leo and his Italian endearments. Another swoon-worthy alpha!
Overall, this book had me enthralled between the action, steam and characters. And best of all, Leo and Olivia get a really great HEA too.
I loved this book. Coming from an Italian-American family, the Sunday dinner was familiar and heart warming. I loved the this is how it is attitude and how Olivia adapted to it so quickly. A great happy ending story.
Protecting Olivia by Riley Edwards is an awesome romantic suspense. Ms. Edwards has given readers a book that is well-written and furnished it with some really fabulous characters. Olivia is kidnapped and beaten. When Leo and his team rescue her she learns her father is the Attorney General. Olivia and Leo’s story is packed with drama, humor, sizzle, action and suspsense. I loved this book from cover to cover and look forward to reading more from Riley Edwards soon. Protecting Olivia is book 2 of The Red Team Series and also part of the Special Forces: Operation Alpha Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
This was one HOT Alpha book!!! There is nothing sexier than an alpha male knowing who he wants, and being willing to fight to keep her safe! Finding love when you least expect to, while experiencing something traumatic, and dealing with betrayal is pure awesome. Lots of sweetness….Lots of action!!
I really enjoyed reading this book. I love all of the “Rescuing” books and this was no exception. What’s not to love about hot, sexy Alpha men who know how to take care of business and the woman they’re protecting. This is a must read.
A great story from Riley Edwards. This is about Leo and Olivia. Olivia was kidnapped while she was out partying. Her mother works for the Presidents wife. She has been through a rough time in captivity. Leo and his team have been called in to find and resue her. There is alot going on and many secrets Olivia is not aware of. Great book.
This was fabulous! I am so looking forward to more reads like this from Ms. Edwards. This was the first story of hers I have read and I was in no way disappointed. Protecting Oliva is full of wonderful characters and a strong engaging storyline that includes drama, suspense, danger, unveiled secrets and a sweet unfolding romance. Leo (Panther) is great all around. He is a warrior who is committed to his duty and team and has a deep love for his family. He is upfront, honest and dives in head first fully committed in all he does. It is refreshing to see his character stand strong, determined and true to himself and Olivia as he stands by her side and helps her heal. He has a strong protective streak where she is concerned and a sweet gentleness that she brings out of him. Olivia just wants to break free of the stifling pressures of her family and turns to a party lifestyle. She is failing out of school and has alienated her best friend and finds herself waking to a nightmare where she is losing hope of escape. Just when she makes peace with her situation, she is granted a second chance. Leo and Olivia develop a connection from the start and their bond grows stronger the longer they are together. It is endearing to see them grow together, learning to trust and love along the way. There is plenty of action in this story along with witty dialogue by the characters that keeps you entertained and holds your interest. Overall a wonderful story and I hope there will be more to come.
Who doesn’t love a book with a seriously hot alpha male and a sassy strong woman?? This book ticks all the boxes for me with action aplenty, steam, drama, a fast moving plot and characters that make you sigh….
It goes without saying that Leo has made my book boyfriend list!!
Absolutely Amazing!!!!!!!
Olivia has been kidnapped. When a man comes in dressed in all black, all she can think is that of a panther. She is even more surprised when she finds out that is his call sign. After being rescued, she finds out a lot about her life was all lies. Now all she wants is to be with Leo.
Leo is scared at first. He has never felt like this about a woman.
Now he has to save his woman and hope she will stay with him.