He's the shield they never saw coming. A story of high-stakes emotion and deep healing.
Delaney is drowning. To keep a roof over her daughters' heads, she's working at a high-end men's club that is slowly stealing her dignity. Trapped in a cycle of abuse, she’s just trying to survive.
Grady is a high-voltage lineman who prefers literal storms. Haunted by a tragic past, he's convinced his touch is a death sentence. But he can't ignore the yelling coming from across the street. With one warning, Grady removes the threat.
He's the protector Delaney never saw coming, but her girls' innocent hugs dismantle him faster than a live wire. Grady saved them from the monster in their house, but as his own demons close in, he has to make a choice. Keep running to protect his heart, or finally stay and become the family they all desperately need.
Prepare for an emotional journey that hits hard and heals deeper.
Protector Romance, Found Family, Hurt / Comfort & Healing.
Contains heavy themes. Full content warnings are available in the excerpt.