A daughter escaping, a Navy SEAL sent to protect her, and the beautiful island that might prove more dangerous than her father.Ally, daughter of the Duke of Gunthry, has spent her life terrified of her father and dreams of the day when she can escape his tyrannical rule.When her mum helps her escape to the beautiful island of Kauai, Ally thinks she’s found paradise and maybe more with the … the handsome River who keeps crossing her path.
But there are unexpected enemies lurking in the shadows. And no matter how tough River seems, no one can withstand the army her father will send when he discovers her location.
River Duncan is part of an elite security task force of ex-Navy SEALS. Little does he know his first assignment might prove irresistible to resist and protect. When he finds himself falling for the fun-loving Ally he plans to resign his position so they can join forces in their common goal of fighting human trafficking. River has never underestimated the enemy before, but is he fully prepared to protect and love Alexandria Gunthry?
Will River’s protection and Ally’s love be enough to conquer a lifetime of fear and responsibilities? Or will they be forced to give up on their dreams in the face of her sadistic and powerful father?
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I’ve read all of Cami Checketts’ books and The Protective Warrior is the BEST she’s ever written. The characters, their love story, the exotic setting, the action, the twists, the romance (clean and wholesome), and the writing itself all prove that Cami is at the top of her game!
Great story, couldn’t put it down.
The Protective Warrior is a fantastic romantic suspense by Cami Checketts. Ms. Checketts has provided readers with a well-written book populated with outstanding characters. Channing “River” Duncan is a former Navy SEAL and now part of a security firm and his first assignment is to watch over Alexandria Gunthry. Ally’s mom helped her escape her father and she’s now exploring Kauai. Ally and River’s story is loaded with drama, humor, sizzle, action and suspense. I enjoyed reading The Protective Warrior and look forward to reading more from Cami Checketts in the future. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
River Duncan was a retired Navy SEAL who worked as security with some other SEALs. He has been assigned to protect the daughter of an English duke as she travels in Kauai, Hawaii. Nobody knows why she’s travelling or that the duke is abusive to his daughter and wife.
With her mother’s help, Ally has escaped from her father and went to Hawaii. When she found out River had been assigned to protect her, she thought that her father hired him to bring her back so she tried to run away from him.
Will River gain Ally’s trust and be able to protect her or will the duke’s henchmen find her and take her back to England to marry the man her father picked out?
I loved the descriptions of the places Ally and River hiked and swam. For the most part, it was a peaceful time. But a couple of times, it wasn’t.
I liked how skilled River was. Protecting others was part of him, who he was. He was a good guy but unfortunately Ally didn’t trust him. Ally was an over-the-top free spirit – hiking every trail and swimming every waterfall in the area. I didn’t get how she was in such good shape when she had lead such a sheltered life. It didn’t make sense that she would be so comfortable going places with River since she didn’t know him. After all, she was running from an abusive man so I would have thought she’d to be more cautious.
I love Cami Checketts books so I was sure I would love this one too. But it was not like her other books. Don’t get me wrong. I liked it, just not as much as I thought I would. From the cover and title I expected more action. Which we got toward the end.
First Assignment
River was going to protect Ally, he doesn’t know everything but he will do it. Ally is running from her dad who had decided she is marry snowman she can’t stand. Her mum got her out, now she needs to figure out to help. It’s great that River’s boss is also English and knows her mum.
I really enjoyed the character of dare devil Ally. That she could sense the character of a person when she met them was special. I also enjoyed the character of River. Be still my heart! And the fight against human trafficing is a wonderful fight to be involved in. Nobody should be treated this way & I am so glad it has been revealed that it is happening & that real people are involved in stopping it.
This story was really a page turner. The characters were great and I loved the suspense. This was a sweet, clean romance.