Protective Assignment

He’s not the man he used to be

He’s the man she needs now

Cade Thatcher is on his way to a mountain retreat when he picks up a hitchhiker. Skittish and withdrawn, River Robertson is obviously running from something. Cade is supposed to be rehabilitating from injuries he endured in Afghanistan, not taking on new duties. But he feels responsible for River, and his instinct to protect her overrides his fears about what he can do with his shattered body. When the cult leader obsessed with River tracks her down, Cade will push himself to the limits to keep her safe.

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Discover more action-packed stories in the Warrior Peak Sanctuary series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: • Book 1: Protective Assignment • Book 2: Protective Lawman • Book 3: Protective Refuge • Book 4: Protective Warrior

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Release date

Audiobook: 25 August 2026