I had seen this book on a lot of posts from different blogs and I loved the cover, but never 1 clicked ONLY because every time I came across it, I had just bought more books that I didn't need! These are stories of BDSM, so if anyone is not comfortable with this, don't read. But if can give this a chance, it's a wonderful story. This is book 2 in the Isthmus Alliance series. Book 1 Unexpected AngelBook 1 is about Dylan & Tasha.Book 2 is about Tommy & HollyThis is a story of Tommy seeing past Holly's struggles with addiction to drugs & alcohol. He is willing to go against what all his close friends/family believe to give Holly this chance when nobody else has in the past including her own parents. One night of desperation from Holly lands her in the hospital and inpatient rehab after being released. Also she's facing criminal charges as well.Tommy Reed is a local cop who has been struggling with the meaning of his job, for which he has wanted since he was 8 years old. Tommy comes from a very loving family. But has a tragedy of his own that shaped him early in life. The events from the night Holly was injured and put in a coma by the hands of Tasha's ex-husband Nick Romero will change him forever. Tommy was put on administrative leave from the shooting that night and with Holly being released from in patient rehab, Tommy was asked by Holly's friend Tasha to help put Holly up so she won't go back to her old ways. Holly has been the "wild" friend of Tasha's for the last 20 years. Polar opposite in every way. Tasha's family welcomed Holly into the family for which Holly has always appreciated, since she really didn't have very loving/caring parents. Holly was there for Tasha when she decided to divorce her husband, Nick Romero. So here is a story of a nice guy trying to help a girl (who he knows is capable of being nice) come back from the darkness that sucked her in. Even though he has felt something for Holly since she was in the hospital, he tries to just bring out the feisty, charismatic person he sees in her. During this time, Holly finds a lot about giving yourself up to someone else doesn't mean you have lost control of yourself. And some pain can lead to pleasure in the hands of the right man.I LOVED this story. I so want my own Tommy Reed!!! I could so see giving myself up to a man like this 100%! And for Holly, I felt her sense of having no self worth and how could anyone LOVE her??? And if she gives herself to this man, one day Tommy is going to realize this and leave her. They complement each other wonderfully. I can't wait to read #3, Unexpected Consequences. This is the story of Zeke (Tommy's cousin) Jeff (Holly's therapist at one time) & Mary (Holly's attorney at one time). This description alone of these 3 people is enough to want to read!!!!!!!!!!Great job Sloan Johnson!!! Can I just say that Sloan Johnson I love you and your books!!! OMG where do I start??? Hmmm... I love love love UNEXPECTED PROTECTOR, I love Tommy and Holly. I love their relationship and how Tommy never gave up on Holly.. They were just HOT HOT HOT I could not get enough of them.. Tommy being the cop who saved Holly in Unexpected Angel. She is the BFF of Tasha and he is the BFF of Dylan and cousin of Zeke. Did I mention the 3 men are freaking sexy Italians!? I gotta say I love this little daydream of Tommy's, "HOLLY'S SITTING BESIDE ME WEARING NOTHING BUT A LONG PURPLE TANK TOP AND MATCHING PANTIES. I GLANCE OVER AT HER, WONDERING HOW WE CAME TO THIS PLACE OF DOMESTIC NORMALCY. SHE MOVES CLOSER TO ME ON THE COUCH,CURLING HER PETITE BODY INTO MY SIDE. I PRESS MY LIPS AGAINST THE TOP OF HER HEAD. IM GLAD YOU'RE FINALLY HOME,I WHISPER TO HER. I MISSED YOU. I MISSED YOU TOO, TOMMY, SHE COOS. HER FINGERS SKIM E LENGTH OF MY TORSO, AWAKENING MORE THAN JUST MY GROIN. MY FINGERS SNEAK BETWEEN THE SOFT COTTON AND HER SKIN, GNETLY RUBBING CIRCLES ALONG HER TONED IVORY SKIN. I CUP ONE PETITE BREAST IN MY HAND, TORTURING HER TAUT NIPPLE. SHE DOESN'T RESIST WHEN I PULL THE TOP OVER HER HEAD, NEEDING TO TASTE HER. I SLIDE MY ARMS BEHIND HER BACK, LAYING HER OUT ON THE COUCH. MY BODY MOVES OVER HERS AS I BEGIN PLACING OPEN-MOUTHED KISSES FROM HER EAR LOBE, DOWN HER NECK AND CONTINUING ALONG HER TORSO. HER HIPS RASE SLIGHTLY OFF THE COUCH AS I TUG AT HER SATIN PANTIES, NEEDING TO SEE ALL OF HER LAID BARE BEFORE ME." Just wow!!! Can I have Tommy?? He is sweet, caring, kind... A DOM. I can not get enough of this series! I thought I was in love with Dylan now I have Tommy, GAH! I can't wait for Zeke. MS.Sloan!!! Please don't make me wait long!! I love the book, The series, the characters, and I need more! REPEAT AFTER ME: I AM BUYING UNEXPECTED PROTECTOR NOW! I give it 5 stars! ~Christina
What do You think about Unexpected Protector (2000)?
omg cant believe it got left on a cliffhanger. hurry up with the next book lol
—vayaone
Cliffhanger...enough said. PISSED!! I do not read cliffhangers for a reason.
—caroline
loved it can not wait for book 3 in the series
—Lilpurrfection