Sheriff Logan Palmer has spent his life protecting others — first as a Naval MA K9 handler and now as the quiet, brooding lawman of Telico, Georgia. But when Becca Conner, the woman he's secretly loved for years, becomes the target of a dangerous threat, he faces the ultimate test of his strength and resolve. Becca Conner has always had big dreams. After her years away at college, she's returned to open her own cafe, determined to prove her independence. She never imagined the boy who once stirred her heart with childish infatuation would become the man sworn to protect her. But when shadows from the past resurface, threatening not only her future but the people she loves, Becca must decide if she can trust the one man who's always tried to keep his distance, even when her heart tells her he's the one. As a dangerous madman sets his sights on Becca, Logan is forced to confront his deepest fears and the one truth he can no longer deny. He'll risk everything to keep her safe. Filled with pulse-pounding suspense, scorching chemistry, and the fierce loyalty of a small Southern town, Protecting Her Heart is a standalone, steamy, gritty contemporary romance perfect for fans of protective heroes and strong heroines with just a touch of danger.