Crazy Bellas': Unexpected Protector by Sloan Johnson

Synopsis

Everyone makes mistakes in life. Unfortunately, Holly Richards has become an expert at taking the wrong path in life. This time, she may have gone so far that she has alienated the one person who has always been there for her. Will she be able to make the right decision for once in her life?
Tommy Reed’s world shifted the night he found Holly Richards lying in a pool of blood on the ground. For reasons he can’t explain, he feels the need to protect Holly from her own past. In the process, he’s hoping to also teach her that there is more to D/s than releasing pent up emotions. Life isn’t easy for the former-junkie and the cop. Some of those closest to Tommy are less than thrilled with his devotion to Holly. Those who pressured Holly into her former life are worried she’ll share what she knows. Is there any way for both of them to come away from the situation unscathed?

Excerpt

I nod, my throat constricted by the emotion I’m not used to feeling. “Good girl,” he whispers in my ear before drawing the lobe into his mouth, sucking and nipping. He continues working his way down my neck, biting my collarbone harder than I’m used to. I jerk in surprise, but not in pain. “Don’t stop,” I beg him. My mind doesn’t seem to process the fact that he’s on the wrong end of my body to make my core clench tight. I never knew before now that it’s possible to be driven to climax without any direct contact with either my nipples or pussy. I scream his name as my head falls back, eventually allowing my head to come back to rest on his shoulder. “Such a responsive girl,” he praises me as he holds me close to him. “What about you?” I ask when my breathing returns to normal.

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Reviews

Bella's rating & review: 4 of 5 stars

In Unexpected Angel, I fell in love with Dylan and Tasha. Tasha is betrayed by her long time friend Holly and I must admit, I totally hated her for what she did to Tasha. I mean, how could she???

In Unexpected Protector, we get the story of Tommy and Holly. It is easy for me to fall in love with Tommy. I swear, I could totally go for this flavor of D&S if I had my very own Dylan or Tommy. Tommy feels drawn to Holly and knows that she messed up because of her dependence on drugs. He sees something good inside of her and wants to help that goodness pull through. He opens up his home to Holly to help her heal.

Holly. I must say it was much harder for me to like Holly because I hated her so much in the first book. It's pretty tough to make a character everyone likes to hate into one that everyone likes. I realize that we all make mistakes. I sympathize with what a poor upbringing she had, but I didn't connect with Holly.

What starts out as Holly staying with Tommy because she has no place else to go ends with them being drawn to each other and exploring D&S together. The scenes are not too harsh and I love that about this series. It's more about the power exchange. I really wouldn't mind changing places with Holly (or Tasha!!). Yummy!!!

But heads up, we have a CH!!!!! I totally did not see that coming and I HATE CH's! Especially one's like this one. Heads up!!

Definitely like the series - Can't wait to read about Zeke and I hope Liam gets a book too. Maybe Jeff?

Recommend Unexpected Angel and Unexpected Protector!

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Kara's rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unexpected Protector (Isthmus Alliance, #2)

Tommy and Holly.

I liked them both - which surprised me after how Holly was in book 1.

I liked this book, it is a good series. I like how the author has portrayed the D/s relationships.

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Meet Sloan

Sloan is a Midwestern mom who began writing nearly seven years ago as a way to make money while staying home with her daughter. Now, with two kids in tow and having written more articles on how to assemble various pieces of furniture than she can count, she is reaching to make her dreams come true. Unexpected Angel, her debut novel, released in August 2013. Unexpected Protector is set to release November 2013. Sloan loves to hear from her readers! authorsloanjohnson@gmail.com

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