She was off-limits.Eric Wilde has always known that Piper Lane isn’t for him. She is his younger brother’s best friend…and probably more. But that hasn’t stopped Eric from wanting her, from longing for the one woman that he can’t have. Sure, he’s rich, successful—he’s built a security empire, and he’s got the world at his feet. Only he doesn’t have her. He is the one man she needs the most.… man she needs the most.
Free-spirited Piper Lane has always considered Eric to be the enemy. He’s seemed to resent her, and the guy just flat-out makes her nervous. Every time she’s around him, she winds up doing something horribly embarrassing. But, this time…everything has changed. This time, he’s the one man she needs the most.
Something is stalking Piper.
A stranger has broken into Piper’s home twice, and she feels like someone is following her. Watching her every move. She needs a professional to help her—so enter Eric Wilde. He promises her protection, he promises to put his best investigators on her case, and he even moves her into his house. Suddenly, the guy who has always been the villain in her life…he’s now playing the role of hero.
Everything will change as the danger mounts.
And maybe Eric isn’t so bad, after all. The more time that Piper spends with him, the more she realizes that her feelings for Eric are far more complicated that she ever imagined. Desire explodes between them even as the danger deepens around her. Someone in the dark is targeting Piper, and he is determined that if he can’t possess her…then he will destroy her.
PROTECTING PIPER…a sizzling new romance from New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cynthia Eden.
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This book was such a wild ride!
Eric was a possessively alpha character, but in this case it worked out well. Piper wasn’t a doormat either. She stood up for herself when necessary and learned to ask for help when things got harder. This second chance romance was fast and steamy, making the connection feel quite intense. And the villain?! I was guessing until the last minute:)
Another exciting read from my favorite author. I’ve been waiting for this story since Midnight Bite got released.
Piper Lane and Eric Wilde has a love-hate relationship. They know each other since childhood because Eric’s brother Ben is Piper’s BFF. But a small misunderstanding had drove him away from her, forced him to stay away. But when her home is thrashed Ben calls his brother, knowing only Eric could help her. Looking at the rage on the crime scene, Eric knows it’s personal and he takes her home with him. And once alone, their restraints are put to test.
Piper often surprised me with her straight forward response and she never holds back. There is no pretending or playing hard to get. She hits home every time, taking even Eric by surprise. Eric doesn’t try to hide he likes her from the moment he’s introduced. But the man who doesn’t fear anything is afraid of losing Piper. I loved when he goes all caveman style with her, asserting dominance and beating his chest claiming she’s his. Only she doesn’t see the obvious until a few chapters later. That’s too cute.
This is a fast paced romantic suspense and very entertaining. Expecting Simon’s story now.Protecting Piper Cynthia Eden
This spirited romantic suspense has readers holding their breath in anticipation with thrilling excitement and an explosive romance. Eric and Piper are strong, energetic characters that readers can’t help but fall in love with and their romance is volatile with fiery sparks, scorching passion, sizzling chemistry and a magnetic attraction so strong readers can feel the draw. The relationship has lots of emotional turmoil due to some misconceptions and non-communication that had Eric and Piper fighting their attraction for some time, but now that they are forced to spend time together, their chemistry and passion is erupting into a fiery inferno.
The story takes place at a fast clip and flows smoothly through suspenseful events, dangerous thrills and adrenaline pumping excitement. The interactions between all the characters and the dialogue and actions of the individuals are realistic and believable which makes it easy for the readers to picture each and every scene which in turn makes way for the readers to gasp in surprise during the unexpected twists and turns that occur both in the danger that is stalking Piper and in the relationship between Piper and Eric. Warning – there is never a dull moment to be found during this entertaining romance and the ignoring of all outside influences may occur while reading it.
Protecting Piper by Cynthia Eden is the story of Eric Wilde and Piper Lane.
Piper and Ben Wilde have been best friends since preschool. So when her house is broken in to and someone ram-shacked it he calls his brother, Eric. Piper once had a crush on Eric but she felt he crushed that hope so they have been doing a ‘hate/avoidance’ dance. But Eric comes forward and takes charge on the scene and Piper. Eric has been fighting his feelings for Piper because he thought his brother was making moves toward them getting married but now he not stepping aside for her or him…she is his. Loved their story and the mystery of who was after Piper.
Absolutely Remarkable .
I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy thru Netgallery of Protecting Piper . I think this is an Absolutely fantastic story . It is so suspenseful . I was on the edge of my seat . I couldn’t flip the pages and read fast enough . The story is action packed , a very intriguing story line . The main characters are marvelous . Piper’s a tough courageous Artist . Eric is in protection business and also secretly has had feelings for Piper since childhood . let’s not forget Ben he’s an attorney and Eric’s younger brother oh and Piper’s best friend . This story is interesting , suspenseful , fast paced and all out fabulous story . It’s full of twists and turns .Makes for fantastic reading . I highly recommend reading this story
This was a little bit of everything, a best friend’s brother, teenage crush, second chance, and enemies to lovers trope that included a hero who had actually loved the heroine for years but stayed to the side because of his brother. But when the opportunity and the right time finally arrived, Eric made his move and he wasn’t stepping back again.
I absolutely loved Eric and the way he protected Piper. It’s no surprise that I love a jealous, possessive hero and this story had plenty of opportunities to highlight those characteristics in Eric. When trouble is stalking Piper he rushes in to help and takes every advantage of the situation that he can. Of course, Piper isn’t really complaining too much. She had a thing for him when she was young but throughout the years their relationship became strained to the point of him being a real a-hole to her and her responding negatively to his presence.
Yes, there is some push and pull here (shout out to my Goodreads friend!) but it didn’t really bother me this time around as it usually would. They both had their reasons and I felt that they were valid. I was also in a place where I needed a great read and I always get that from this author. She did not disappoint.
This is a fast paced story with a mystery that actually left me unsure as to who the villain was up until almost the very end. The chemistry between Eric and Piper was authentic and despite the years they had each individually fought against it, once they opened the door to a physical relationship the steam level shot into the nuclear stage. I enjoyed the heck out of this book and can’t wait for the next one!
Rated 3.5 Stars
Protecting Piper is a fun, enemies to lovers suspense. It was a bit predictable but I still found it to be an enjoyable and sexy read with likeable main and secondary characters.
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3.5 to 4 stars!
Protecting Piper is an intense, romantic suspense involving two main characters that have secretly loved one another for years but misunderstandings have stood in their way.
Eric is the intense part to this story. That man was so wound up and lost in Piper. He just really sucked at communication. He has believed for many years that his brother was in love with her so he stepped aside.
When Eric finds out Piper has a dangerous stalker, he’s done stepping aside for his brother. He just has to convince Piper they belong together while he keeps her safe from her stalker.
Piper thinks Eric hates her. He’s pushed her away for so long she doesn’t even consider that he could have feelings for her. She is nothing but confused when he refuses to leave her side once he finds out about her stalker
The majority of this book is Eric and Piper dancing around their mutual but secretive love for each other. It’s the only reason I didn’t love this book more. I wanted to see them reveal their true feelings sooner, but the stalker storyline kept things very interesting.
The key things about this book is that you will get a jealous/protective alpha, a strong heroine that still has a sweet side, a love story that starts out as enemies to lovers, and a plot that will have you trying to figure out who the stalker is.
I was not surprised that my first five-star read of 2019 was a book written by Cynthia Eden. Enemies-to-lovers is a hot trope, and Ms. Eden delivered a sizzling romance blended with just enough danger to keep me reading through the night.
The chemistry between Eric and Piper burned hotter than an arsonists fire. I also loved the easy way between Ben and Piper –
“Everyone always loves Piper. Yeah, they sure as hell did.”
A sizzling HOT, addicting, heart-thumping romantic suspense that had me loving every second of this amazing new story from Cynthia Eden!
Protecting Piper is perfection in word form! It was exciting, dangerous, and romantic with plenty of delicious, tempting heat and a perfectly thrilling plot! The cover is the first big thing that pops for me. It shows a couple who have some seriously sizzling chemistry and just BEGS the reader to dive in. The moment I started reading this I was HOOKED on Eric and Piper’s romance. The danger that follows Piper kept me guessing and on edge and added a thrill to the romance that was both dangerous and sinful. I can’t for the life of me, get enough of Cynthia Eden’s romantic suspense stories. They are WAY TO GOOD to pass up!
Protecting Piper gets a SIZZLING HOT FIVE SHOOTING STARS!
PROTECTING PIPER is the first instalment in Cynthia Eden’s contemporary, adult, romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Wilde Securities. This is owner and security specialist Eric Wilde, and artist/gallery owner Piper Lane’s story line.
Told from several third person perspectives including Eric and Piper PROTECTING PIPER follows the enemies to lovers relationship between owner and security specialist Eric Wilde, and artist/gallery owner Piper Lane. Most of her life Piper Lane believed her best friend’s brother hated her guts. From the age of seventeen, Eric Wilde kept his distance from Piper Lane, a distance meant to quell the need and desire for his brother’s best friend. When Piper becomes the target of a psychopathic mind, Eric and his team at Wilde Securities, make it their responsibility to protect the woman Eric has loved most of his life. What ensues is the rebuilding friendship and growing romance between Eric and Piper, as Eric struggles to stay one step ahead of the person trying to destroy our heroine’s life.
Eric Wilde has been in love with his brother’s best friend Piper for as long as he can remember. Hoping to keep his distance, Eric continues to push Piper out of his life but in doing slowly builds a wall between everyone concerned. Piper has no idea why Eric has such a hate on towards her but that hasn’t stopped her attraction to her best friend’s brother. The deaths of several people connected to our heroine, and attacks against both her personal and business properties will send Piper into the arms of Eric Wilde, where the palpable sexual attraction finds our couple together, for good. The $ex scenes are seductive and impassioned, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to Eric’s brother and Piper’s best friend, divorce attorney Ben Wilde; Wilde Securities VP and ex-SEAL Simon Forrest; security specialists Julia Slate and Rick Williams; Eric’s assistant Dennis; and tattoo artist Mark Rogue. Simon’s story line is next in Guarding Gwen.
PROTECTING PIPER is a story of family, friendship, obsession and love. The premise is intriguing and suspenseful; the romance is spirited and passionate; the characters are energetic and strong. My one regret is that the identity of the guilty party is easily deduced.
Piper is an artist and owns an army gallery. She returns from a trip and her house has been destroyed. She calls her best friend since before kindergarten, Ben. Ben calls his brother Eric, who is Piper’s nemesis. Eric owns a security company and has wanted Piper for years. As the stalker gets closer and more dangerous, the closer Eric and Piper get. Eric is considered a playboy and because of Piper’s past she doesn’t believe in commitment. Piper is staying with Eric and now that he has her, he doesn’t plan on letting her go.
So very good. Sex, suspense, and enemies to lovers story. I was totally shocked at who the stalker was. I couldn’t put it down and read until I feel asleep. This is the first book in a new series and can’t wait for the next one.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for the author and received it from Bookfunnel *
“Protecting Piper” was an interesting read. The plot was filled with intrigue, suspense, and lust. Furthermore, the author’s use of imagery and other vivid descriptions helped to create a fast-paced tone. Overall, I enjoyed reading the narrative.
I really enjoyed this book! One of my favorites of the year so far. The story kept you guessing. Looking for a fun love story, this is it!
Great book.
A fairly typical romantic suspense, it was still a nice way to spend a day.
Enjoyed the plot and the characters
Cynthia Eden is one of my all-time favorite authors, and she never disappoints. I highly recommend this book and this series! I loved these characters, as well as those in the other Wilde stories. Definitely 1-Click worthy!
I love a good !mystery with a twist and a happy ending.
Great writing, as usual, with this author. Things aren’t always as they seem. Good story line and word building.