Trapped with my Grumpy Protector
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Lily Merchant
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I was just minding my own business, running for my life—never expecting to end up trapped in the middle of nowhere with a grumpy, billionaire ex-Marine.
You know the saying—out of the frying pan and into the fire? That’s my life right now, in a nutshell.
I escaped my wedding, only to get stranded in a blizzard. Just my luck.
I am rescued by a gruff, ex-marine- Ryan. Except, I’m not sure I am any better off.
He’s brooding, emotionally distant, and it’s painfully obvious he doesn’t want me around.
But with the storm raging, we’re trapped together.
Ryan’s built walls around his heart as thick as the snow outside, and I’ve got no intention of climbing over them. Yet, the longer we’re trapped, the more the icy tension between us melts into a smoldering attraction.
Beneath his grumpy exterior rages an unexpected fire.
But when my dangerous past catches up, will Ryan keep his walls—or risk everything to protect me?
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A Steamy Standalone filled with all your favorite tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers, Forced Proximity, billionaire ex-Marine, runaway bride, and small-town snowed-in heat. No cliffhangers, no cheating—just scorching chemistry and a guaranteed Happily Ever After.
Grab your copy now! and get ready to fall for this gruff, emotionally guarded hero and the fiery woman who melts his defenses.
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Love the story of Kera and Ryan, great story line. Not a fan of AI voice but still a great story. Glad that Laney and Kera were not mad at each other. Love to know what all happens after this story ends. I feel that there could be another story for these two.
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