Print ISBN: 9781419959554 E-book ISBN: 9781419920042

Protect and Defend -- Out now from Ellora's Cave Mikaela Laughlin discovers a whole new world, and an entirely new species, when she tours the crime lab to meet Lieutenant Diarmid Redwolf while researching her next book. She's lusted after "Delicious Diarmid" from afar for a long time, but meeting him sets her body on fire. It doesn't take long for Mikaela to discover there's more to him than meets the eye. Diarmid is far more delicious up close than she ever dreamed.  Diarmid has bad guys to catch, but one look at the voluptuous writer has him wanting to catch her instead. His shapeshifter blood recognizes his True Mate and he wants her naked body arching beneath his. Now. But with a cold-blooded serial killer on the loose, Diarmid has one shot at his future and he will not fail. Because this time, the killer wants Mikaela. View Video | Read Reviews BUY (Trade Paperback Anthology) BUY (E-Book only)

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5 Ribbon rating from Romance Junkies! "Oh my, PROTECT AND DEFEND sucks you in from the first page!" Chrissy

4 1/2 star rating from Romantic Times Magazine! "Hawley creates well-developed characters and a story that moves from page one and doesn't stop. This tale is filled with smoldering sex, mystery and suspense. A definite keeper." Jill Brager

"Protect and Defend had not only a great plot but also lovable characters.  A must read whether you are interested in suspense, paranormal or just great romance." Jo, Joyfully Reviewed

4 cups rating from Maura of Coffee Time Romance "This story has everything I like in a tale, a sexy hero who is a shapeshifter, a nontraditionally beautiful woman who is strong, witty, and brave, edge of your seat suspense, and scorchingly hot love scenes."

Protect and Defend is a wonderful story..." says Stacy from ParaNormalRomance.org

"PROTECT AND DEFEND is a wickedly erotic shape shifter novel." Gloria, The Romance Readers Connection