I was kept guessing throughout the whole book. I love a book like this. Esme is a hard book to figure out. That's how she likes it. Tyler seems to be an open book when it comes to Esme. I loved reading this addition to the series.

Intriguing!

An intense page-turner, this story is full of twists, turns and very unexpected moments. I love Tyler and Esme as a couple, they are genuine and have a great connection.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

When He Protects is the first book in Ms. Eden's newest series entitled the Protector and Defender Series and I have a feeling this is going to be a great series based on this first installment. This is classic Cynthia Eden - tons of action, drama, suspense, unexpected twists and turns and an undeniable attraction between the characters, Tyler and Esme. I really liked Esme-she drew me in immediately. I had a feeling there was more to her than meets the eye and there certainly is. She brought out all kinds of emotions in me - she had me laughing and crying in equal measure. You can never go wrong with a Cynthia Eden read if you're looking for romantic suspense - she nails it every single time. I'm grateful to have been given an opportunity to read an advance copy of this book through NetGalley.

She's a bad, bad girl, and he's a very good boy....

Tyler Barrett is a law-abiding US Marshall, He's the grown up boy scout with a wild side he's got locked down. Hint, on where it comes out?
Esme is a very bad girl. She's a con artist working the long con. She enjoys being bad, but now she needs protection. Tyler's in particular. She would like nothing better than to see this good boy break and be on the receiving end of his wild side.
This book was so much fun as they are hiding out in Asylum as a married couple. All that forced proximity leads to steamy times and plenty of action (with a side of danger).
Tyler is worth the read.
Recommend.

When He Protects by Cynthia Eden is the first book in a brand-new series, Protector And Defender. Not a bad boy in this story but one very bad girl. I had a feeling about Esme from the beginning and it held true. U.S. Marshal Tyler Barrett is a treat that Esme is determined to have and she does seem to made her own rules.

An instant attraction but the will to ignore it at least on Tyler’s part kind of story. Esme is not the villain but they are after Esme, Tyler is going to protect her with his life and law enforcement plan to use her to catch those criminals. Action-packed from the beginning with heated scenes. This is the kind of story Cynthia Eden does best.

Genre & Tropes : romance contempo x cop / thief romance x suspense plot x protective alpha hero x spicy scenes

The first book of a series that delighted me and one of my favorite books by this author

When I saw that Cynthia Eden was going to release a new suspense romance series, I was absolutely DELIGHTED and after reading this first book, I can't wait to discover this whole new series !

I loved Tyler as a sexy and grumpy but also very protective US Marshall and Esme, the French thief (I love the "French touch" <3) with a complicated past !

The plot was twisted with a lot of corruption and betrayal (some of which were quite unexpected) and the romance was sexy but with angst and cute sides too !

In short, a sexy and high-tension suspense romance that I devoured !

PS : I want books with all of Tyler's friends !!

When He Protects by Cynthia Eden
Great start to a new romantic series - Esme is a con artist but with valuable information about a criminal organization. A bounty has been put on her needs protection. Tyler is assigned to be her bodyguard. Esme has a lot of secrets. This is a suspense book with a romance. There are a some twists in the story that …Full Review
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Romantic Great world building Entertaining Witty Wonderful characters Happily Ever After Unpredictable Steamy Page-turner Action-packed.

Esme is a con artist but she has valuable information about a criminal organization. She needs protection because a bounty has been put out on her. Tyler is assigned to be her bodyguard. Esme may not be exactly what people think she is. She has a lot of secrets. This is a suspense book with a romance. There are a few twists in the story that will surprise you. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Little Miss Sticky Fingers

Esme Laurent, is way more than she seems. There are many layers to her and Tyler wants to peal every one of them back to find the real woman.

“You’re bulletproof to me,” she added. “My superman.”

Tyler is a US Marshal assigned to protect her. He agrees reluctantly. Right off the bat the danger and intrigue start and just when you think you know what’s going on. WRONG!!

Outstanding suspense with characters that are lovable and hilarious. Always a pleasure to read this author.