Protect
Protect by Paisley Hope, published by Pan Macmillan on December 4, 2025, is a 416-page work of fiction that intertwines romance with action and adventure. The story follows a wildland firefighter who encounters Violette Taylor, the sister of his late best friend and the woman he regrets losing. As they reconnect, the narrative explores themes of second chances and the complexities of past relationships, set against the backdrop of a small town.
Readers will find a compelling tale of love and redemption as the protagonist navigates his feelings for Violette, who is now a nurse and single mother. Their paths cross again when an injury brings him into her care, forcing them into close proximity and reigniting old emotions. The book delves into various tropes such as firefighter romance and workplace dynamics, providing a rich exploration of their evolving relationship amidst the challenges of their past.
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A wildland firefighter reconnects in a second-chance romance with his late best friend’s sister, the one that got away, in the scorching hot second book in the BookTok viral Sky Ridge Hotshots series.
‘Let me be your twin flame, love.’
I walk into the local bar with my hotshot crew, dirty and exhausted, only to slam into my biggest regret. The twin sister of my lost best friend and the one who got away, Violette Taylor. I haven’t seen her in years, but I haven’t forgotten her either. I used to be Rowan to her. Now, I’m just King, the guy who broke her heart, but not for the reasons she thinks. Violette, a nurse and single mom, is back in town for good, and working hard to avoid anyone who reminds her of the past, especially a career hotshot like me. But when I fall into her care after an injury lands me in her burn unit, it feels like maybe it’s fate. I know something she doesn’t – life rarely offers second chances. I need to protect those I love. So, if this is my chance to make things right, I’m taking it.
Tropes:
Firefighter romance
Angst
Small town romance
Forced proximity
Second chance romance
Friend to Lovers
Hurt Care
Workplace romance
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