Standing guard

By Valerie Hansen

Book Description

When danger threatens a vulnerable family, unexpected protection arrives in the form of a battle-scarred former marine who discovers that guarding others may be easier than protecting his own wounded heart.

Lindy Southerland's world is crumbling around her. Someone with malicious intent is systematically destroying everything she holds dear, targeting her home, her financial security, and now threatening the safety of her young son. Despite living in constant fear, this frightened widow refuses to seek help from authorities, harboring secrets that keep her isolated in her terror.

Enter Thad Pearson, a former marine whose protective instincts ignite when he witnesses Lindy's desperate situation. Drawing on his military training and natural compassion, he steps into the role of guardian for this makeshift family, treating them with the fierce loyalty he would show his own loved ones. Yet as Thad commits himself to their safety, he faces an internal battle that proves more challenging than any external threat.

While shielding Lindy and her child from escalating danger, Thad must confront the emotional barriers he has built around his own heart. His journey of protection becomes one of personal healing, as he learns that true courage sometimes means allowing others to care for the caregiver. As the threats intensify and lead toward a calculated trap, both protector and protected discover that faith, trust, and love can emerge even in the darkest circumstances.