Site_link post a comment Overprotective cowboy Dustin Branson stepped in as my fake boyfriend to help get rid of my monstrous ex Now our small town s rumor mills are churning and it seems Dustin doesn t want them to stop Raine is the maid of honor at my brother s wedding she is curvy African American intelligent and totally off limits for an ex con as the mayor s daughter Yet when I see her light dimmed by a man too close to her for my comfort I have to intervene My only thought is to protect her I hadn t planned on declaring myself as her man in front of the entire bar Nor did I anticipate the declaration spreading around our small town so quickly But now that it s out there it may be the best way to not only protect her but also to make her mine Her Protective Cowboy is a safe fake dating instalove bwwm small town romance featuring a protective cowboy and an independent curvy woman with a troubled past The story addresses domestic abuse with sensitivity it is mentioned but never romanticized All books in the Serenity County Series are standalone and can be read in any order Her Protective Cowboy Serenity County Series A good matchI like it Not too much drama Glad she found a man that loves her the right way Their chemistry was on point A good quick read Avery Shaw Small town drama emotional and sexy Loved it Avery Shaw Her Protective Cowboy by Avery Shaw is a part of the Serenity County Series The story is easy to follow and characters from previous and future stories are a part of the narrative Celebrating the upcoming nuptials of her best friend Raine has a negative encounter with a former toxic boyfriend Dustin the groom s brother steps in and indicates that Raine is HIS girlfriend Soon the entirety of their small town sees Raine and Dustin as a couple Will the kind cowboy with the less than stellar reputation prove to be someone Raine can trust Ms Shaw has created a short and sweet story with likable characters and builds reader interest for the next couple in the series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review Avery Shaw This is a perfect fit for readers who adore heartwarming small town romances with a strong focus on protection safety and empowerment particularly those who appreciate stories that tackle sensitive topics like domestic abuse with care and sensitivity and are looking for a sweet instalove romance featuring a curvy heroine and a rugged cowboy hero Avery Shaw 3. This is the first book that I have read from this series and I have enjoyed getting to know Dustin and Raine There were a couple of bits that I would have liked a little bit of that area however it didn t stop me from feeling a connection to Dustin and Raine and believing in their connection and chemistry I liked that they were friends first and that they didn t judge each other for their pasts: I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review Avery Shaw