A review by hannahleelovestoread
Her Remarkable Protector by Alessa Kelly

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

In Her Remarkable Protector, author Alessa Kelly’s latest novel, female protagonist Honor Deveraux has a deeply troubled past. Her involvement with Damon Stone, head of the notoriously ruthless Stoneborn Circle, only makes matters worse. When Honor becomes pregnant and escapes in an effort to give her child a better life, Damon predictably sends members of Stoneborn after her. But someone else from her past reaches her first — someone who, try as she might, she cannot hate or even dislike. 

This was a fast-paced story with thorough character development, witty banter, and lots of spice. Male protagonist Chase Samson — a “golden retriever” with a dark past of his own — was irresistibly likable. I really enjoyed the element of tension between the characters as Chase tried to place Honor while she knew who he was the entire time. This was only my second Alessa Kelly book, but based on my experience so far, I’ll certainly be reading more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Death of parent

Moderate: Violence, Stalking

Minor: Grief