Defending DeannaUpdated at Mar 27, 2026, 21:57
Deanna has always loved her brother's best friend Ryker since they were young. She always imagined a future with him until she was kidnapped for two months. Now years later she is forced to let Ryker protect her since her own personal monster is back. Being stuck together Ryker awakens feelings in her she never knew she could feel. When Ryker learns how damaged she still is he makes it as his personal mission to show her what pleasure is. As they get closer they know they have an expiration date but they can't help but fall deeper into each other.
It gets very dirty as the book goes on. If you're into the brother best friend trope and the protector trope. This is the book for you.