Three thrilling shifter romances from Zoe Chant’s bestselling Protection, Inc. series! Hot shifter bodyguards fall for their courageous curvy mates while protecting them from deadly danger.Bodyguard Bear. (Protection, Inc. # 1). A curvy paramedic who witnesses a murder + the sexy bear shifter bodyguard sworn to protect her with his life + firefights and fiery passion = one hot thrill ride! When … one hot thrill ride!
When paramedic Ellie McNeil witnesses a murder, she bravely agrees to testify. But she’ll need one hell of a bodyguard to make it to the witness stand alive. Growly bear shifter Hal Brennan runs Protection, Inc., an all-shifter private security company. A former Navy SEAL, he left his clan’s wilderness home for a life of danger and excitement. His parents pester him to look for his mate, but Hal is convinced that he doesn’t need anyone. Then he’s hired to guard Ellie. Now the bodyguard bear has a true challenge: to protect his mate… and open his heart.
Defender Dragon. (Protection, Inc. # 2). A curvy backpacker who loses a shoe at a ball + a lonely dragon prince facing an arranged marriage to a princess he doesn’t love + magnificent castles and deadly assassins = one thrilling romance!
Lucas is a prince and a dragon shifter who left his country to become a bodyguard at Protection, Inc. Then his past caught up with him, forcing him to return home for an arranged marriage that he can’t escape… unless he finds his true mate first. Journey Jacobson is a free-spirited American backpacker who meets Lucas at a ball. Can he protect her from the mysterious assassins trying to kill her? And can restless Journey and lonely Lucas take the biggest risk of their adventurous lives, and open their wounded hearts to love?
Protector Panther. (Protection, Inc. # 3). A curvy rescue worker who doesn’t know the meaning of fear + a mysterious panther shifter bodyguard with the power to inflict terror + sinister experiments and desperate passion = one heart-pounding romance!
Rescue worker Catalina Mendez is on her way home when a handsome wounded man collapses at her feet. He tells her to run to save herself, but Catalina refuses to leave him. When she’s kidnapped along with him, the adventure that follows will test her courage— and her heart— to the limit. Panther shifter Shane Garrity is the odd man out at Protection, Inc. His cool exterior conceals unique powers… and dark secrets. Can Shane and Catalina break free of the sinister black ops agency that plots to make ruthless use of them both? And can a fearless woman and a man who uses fear as a weapon face the one thing that scares them both – love?
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ARC – I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
I have the individual books by itself.
This is a great bundle.
It is a great introduction to Zoe Chan’s style of writing,
Loved the storytelling + the characters!
1 – BODY GUARD BEAR
Very enjoyable read with a believable plot and likeable main characters.
Loved the team but don’t really get to know them very much. Looking forward to reading book two.
2 – DEFENDER DRAGON
Seemed to fizzle out for some reason. Too quick on the insta love and the veiled Cinderella theme was silly to me.
Expected more after book 1.
Heroine was good though so that helps it.
Very little of the Protection Inc team in this.
3 – PROTECTOR PANTHER
Well written and started off well, grabbed my attention quickly, then detoured into what felt like the mixed plot from other books I have read.
Secret Black ops, deranged megalomaniac scientist who thinks he is god by creating shifters/super soldiers (called predators in this case).
After being such a good character in book 1, I cannot believe how cuckoo Catalina turned out to be. Happily letting said mad scientist experiment on her and her hardly saying boo about it. A highly qualified paramedic and someone I thought of as a solid person goes Yah, I get to be Supahero. Really don’t think so.
Pity as I really enjoy the rest of the team and would love to read their books.
My Thoughts – 5 out of 5 Unicorns – I loved it!!!
***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!!
Bodyguard Bear
I own this whole series!
This is the first book in this series, and it is for adults only due to the steamy content.
Zoe Chant’s books are fast becoming my standard for picking a book that I can finish in one setting. Her books always leave me feeling happy with my heart warmed.
Ellie is a paramedic with integrity who is insanely brave. Hal is a bear who takes his job seriously and his mate even more so! This story was action packed and as always I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series!
Defender Dragon
This is the 2nd book in the series, and it is for adults only due to the steamy content. While it isn’t mandatory for you to read the series in order, I recommend it because you will miss out on the character dynamics and patterns if you don’t!
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. I thought I was going to be disappointed because Lucas left town, but I was so very wrong. I really connected with Journey and love her spirit! And of course Lucas is a dragon prince…what!! All sorts of intrigue and treachery to keep you fully engaged and pulled into the story. This was an awesome story that in Zoe’s usual fashion warmed my heart and left my feeling happy!
Protector Panther
This is the 3rd book in the series, and it is my favorite of the series so far. This series is for adults only due to the steamy content. I highly recommend reading all the books in order to get the full experience and character building! You will miss out by not doing so!
The action started on the first page and never stopped. I wasn’t sure I would like Shane because he seemed off-putting in the other books. This was definitely not an issue. Shane is a rock star and one of my favs. I knew I like Catalina from the first book with Ellie because they are both pretty cool. Catalina is like a superhero from the beginning and awesome. I loved every second of this book! I don’t want to give anything away, so you need to read it to see what happens.
I love Zoe Chant’s books because they always have action and romance that just makes me happy. I’m a sap for a happy ending!
I highly recommend this book and the whole series to all the shifter fans especially if you already love Zoe’s books! If you have tried reading any of her books, you need to because you won’t be disappointed.
THE SERIES THAT CAPTURED MY HEART AND MADE ME A ZOE CHANT FAN!!!
*Disclosure: Although I do not own this box set, I do own all three books included in this collection.
Bodyguard Bear:
Wow! Color me impressed! Where in the world has this author been hiding? Chant is a remarkably talented author and I can’t believe I haven’t heard of her before now! This may have been my first time reading Zoe Chant’s work but it certainly won’t be my last! This story grabbed my attention right out of the gate and held my interest completely from beginning to end! The narrative is extremely well well written in the third person with alternating his and her points of view. The dialogue is smart, snappy, well executed and flows effortlessly. The entire book is well crafted and exceptionally well edited. The characters are captivating, intriguing, engaging, endearing and most definitely swoon-worthy. The story is exciting, fast-paced, action-filled, seductive and romantic. And did I mention hot? No? Well, it’s hot! Chant skillfully combines these elements into a delightfully entertaining paranormal romance filled to the brim with heart-stopping danger, spine-tingling suspense, heart-pounding adventure, heated attraction, fiery passion, sweet romance, a dash of humor and a little old-fashioned bear bonding.
Bear shifter and former Navy Seal Hal Brennan is satisfied with his life. Unfortunately, his parents are not! They don’t like him living in the city. They want him to return home and provide them with a few grandcubs. But in order to do that, he would have to find his mate, something he has no intention of doing. He has everything he needs: his own security/protection agency and a great team of shifters who are as close as his own family. He’s happy with things just the way they are. He doesn’t need a woman to tie him down – or so he thought. Fortunately, he didn’t need to search for his mate-she just found him! She’s his next job! Yep, you guessed it! The woman he needs to protect is his mate! Oh my! And his bear fully intends to claim her – that is after he breaks the news that he’s a bear shifter! Oh, and if he can keep her alive! Beautiful paramedic Ellie McNeil is definitely having a bad day or rather a bad night. Working the graveyard shift is always hard but working on very little sleep, only makes it more difficult. Unfortunately, the attempt on her life and the murder she just witnessed in the alley while responding to a call certainly doesn’t help! And, as if things couldn’t get any worse, she learns that one of the two men she saw committing the crime was none other than the Godfather of the crime world in Santa Martina. Could her life get any more complicated? Yes, it could – it really could! In order to stay alive long enough to testify, she would now need around the clock protection – a bodyguard. But after seeing her new bodyguard, Ellie can’t help but wonder who would protect her from him? Or maybe someone should protect him from her! After all, it’s been over a year since she’s had sex, but the hot, sexy bodyguard would never be interested in a curvy girl like her, would he? We’ll see!
Defender Dragon:
Handsome dragon shifter Lucas ‘Blank’ is in a bit of a pickle. For the last six months, he’s been employed by Protector, Inc., a private security firm owned by bear shifter Hal Brennan in Santa Martina. His five-year reprieve is quickly coming to an end and he only has a few hours left before he must return to his own country to marry Princess Raluca. Huh? Oh, did I forget to mention that Lucas is not really Lucas Blank? Blank is not really his name and Lucas is not only a dragon shifter but also the Crown Prince and heir to the throne of Brandusa. Upon turning eighteen, he was given five years to find his true mate. Having failed to find his fated love, he must now return to honor his agreement to marry Princess Raluca of Viorel whom unfortunately, he doesn’t love. Theirs was a prearranged marriage designed to strengthen trade and relations between the two countries. The clock is ticking, his time has run out, his heart is heavy yet Lucas is still reluctant to accept his fate. So, what’s a dragon shifter prince to do? Why meet his true mate at his engagement party of course! But will he be able to protect and save her from his enemies before it’s too late? Or will his courageous mate turn out to be his rescuer instead?
Beautiful Journey Jacobson is also running out of time and money. She saved for years to escape her boring hometown and begin her adventure but with quite a few bumps along the way. She’s spent the last year backpacking her way across Europe of which the last three months have been the best of her life. She has been employed by the Florescu family in Brandusa as an au pair for their seventeen-year-old daughter, Stefania. Unfortunately, Stefania would soon turn eighteen and the family no longer needs her services. Journey loves Brandusa and desperately wants to remain but sadly, has been unable to find another position. So, as in life, all good things must come to an end and she must return to her dull life at home. But at least she’ll be able to attend a grand ball before she leaves. She is to accompany Stefania as her chaperone to the engagement celebration for the Crown Prince of Brandusa. Journey is fascinated by the legends and folklore of the country, especially the tale about the royal family. You see, all the people of Brandusa believe the Royal Family are actually dragons! Ridiculous, right? Hmm…. I wonder? Well, Journey has always been blessed with a wonderful overactive imagination so she can go along with the fun for one night. When in Rome…… But the one thing the beautiful flame-haired Journey had never anticipated was for the engaged prince to not only notice her but pursue her, turning her wildest dreams into a thrilling and horrifying reality. Why in the world are people suddenly trying to kill the lovely Journey Jacobson? I wonder???
Protector Panther:
Most people hate working the graveyard shift but for adrenaline junkie paramedic Catalina Mendez, it’s her favorite time of day, well technically night or early morning. It’s the most exciting time to work for someone in her profession because it’s the peak time for automobile crashes, industrial accidents, medical crises and violent crimes. It’s also the best time for Catalina to do what she does best – save lives. Catalina is devoted to her job and there’s nothing she enjoys more than being able to save a life which is why she also works with Paramedics Without Borders and travels the world helping to restore emergency services to areas affected by catastrophic events. As a matter of fact, she’s just returning from Loredana, a small European nation recently ravaged by a horrific earthquake. After flight cancellations and delays, Catalina has finally arrived in Santa Martina but it’s the middle of the night and she’s had way too much coffee, so she decides to walk part of the way home. Sound crazy? Yep, according to her family but she’s always enjoyed being out this time of the night and never been afraid of being mugged or attacked. Unfortunately, her decision tonight may very well be one she regrets after finding a handsome stranger staggering from a dark alley. Well, maybe she doesn’t regret the hot stranger but she definitely regrets what happens next – she’s abducted along with her hunky, hot patient by a secret government Black Ops agency called Apex. Oh my! They can’t do that, can they? They can and they have, and they intend to turn her into some kind of black op super agent/assassin against her will. What? Oh yes, and that’s not all…..they’re going to make her into a shifter. What the heck? She doesn’t take lives, she saves them! What’s a courageous paramedic to do? Why fall in love and escape, of course!
Panther shifter and former military pararescue jumper Shane Garrity has been running from his past for a year now. He’s lucky he’s even alive. Had it not been for Hal Brenner, owner of Protection Inc, finding him in the woods and saving him, he would be long dead. He’s tried desperately to keep a low profile but somehow, Apex has found him and it looks like the jig is finally up. And why in the world won’t the beautiful, brave woman trying to rescue him, just go away and leave him to his fate before it’s too late for her as well? Now, Apex has them both but what Apex doesn’t know is that Catalina is his mate and unlike before, he’ll do anything, and I do mean anything, to save her. He and his panther are in complete agreement. If it means killing every last one of them, that’s exactly what he’ll do – even if the cost is his own life. Oh my! Will Shane be able to confront his demons and reveal his secrets to Catalina about his dark past? Will Catalina be able to accept Shane and his secrets? Can Shane find a way to escape and save them both before it’s too late? We’ll see! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read. I have to admit, I was really looking forward to both Shane and Catalina’s story but I had no idea I would get both in the same book. They are absolutely perfect for each other! I loved it!
Did I like these books? No, I LOVED them all! Would I recommend them? You bet, and I am but only for adult readers since it does contain steamy, dreamy sex. There are currently four books available in this series and all can be read as a standalone, however, I highly recommend reading them all. This box set includes the first three, but the fourth, Warrior Wolf, is also available separately. Will I read this author again? Absolutely! After reading Bodyguard Bear, the first book of the series, I became a diehard fan and never miss a release! Zoe Chant is one of my top five paranormal romance authors and one of only very few on my automatic one-click list! And finally, was I entertained? COmpletely! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!