He's the man she needs now Cade Thatcher should be going to a mountain retreat to recover from his injuries from Afghanistan, not picking up a hitchhiker. But when skittish River Robertson, clearly fleeing from something, crosses his path, his instinct to protect her overrides his concerns about his shattered body. When the cult leader obsessed with River tracks her down, Cade will push himself to the limits to keep her safe... Perfect for fans of: 💓 Forced proximity 🚨 Romance in uniform 🏛️ Small town romance Readers LOVE Protective Assignment! 'This author is so good at hooking you in from the first page and keeping you turning the pages until it's done. Great story and the characters were all likable. Can't wait for the next one.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Janie Crouch is an excellent storyteller! I have read all of her stories and I loved them all! She doesn't disappoint!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't miss Protective Lawman, book 2 in the Warrior Peak Sanctuary series!