"This is book one in The Daring Protectors series and it is Gabriel and Brooke’s story and what a great start to a new series and definitely a must read. Brooke is divorced after her husband cheated on her and she also has a son who is her world, Brooke has always lived in New Orleans and worked at Jaspers as a pastry chef she also loved all the costumes and music of Mardi Gras so while she was on her way to dinner with friends she bumped into Gabriel who she met when she made a cake for his daughters birthday so they said a few words and then she was on her way again only to encounter a woman being kidnapped and so she not only froze but also thought that the kidnapper may have seen her face so she was in a panic. Gabriel is a widower and had two beautiful daughters who were his world and after his wife died he left the police force and decided to open his own PI company so when he bumped into Brooke again he could see that something was wrong and he decided to find out what had happened so that he could help her. When Brooke told Gabriel what she had seen he was concerned that because the kidnapper had seen her face it would have put her in danger so he decided to protect her by taking her to his home until he could find out what was going on but the next morning Brooke realised that the person that had been taken was one of her friends Meg and she was determined to somehow with the help of Gabriel and his team to bring Meg home only things were a lot more complicated than they thought at the beginning. Now it was a race against time to find out who had kidnapped Meg and why so that they could put all the pieces together and find her while hoping that she was still alive but this also put Brooke in danger along with a target on her back which was making everything even more dangerous and complicated. The attraction and chemistry between Gabriel and Brooke was really strong and there connection while being together started to make them realise that they had feelings for each other but first they had to eliminate the threat and bring the kidnappers to justice. Gabriel and Brooke were so perfect for each other and together and you find yourself hoping that they can get the happiness and future that they both want and deserve. Wow I absolutely loved this later in life second chance romance and the twists and turns along with the action made this book a really addictive read and I can’t wait to read the next book in this amazing series."

"Pastry chef Brooke Montgomery, loves her hometown of New Orleans. Now in the midst of the early carnival festivities , she’s off to meet a group of friends . Navigating through it all she pumps first into the handsome father of one of her recent guests at the restaurant she works at.
After the hellos with Gabriel Durand, she goes on her way never expecting to witness a kidnapping.
From that moment on, the action begins . Brooke goes to Gabriel, a former police officer and now private investigator, for assistance.
It sees a parade during carnival season is the perfect way to hide a crime, but Brooke is determined to find and assist the victim, even if at first, she doesn’t know who it is.
Their time together creates a bond for this two. Neither expecting to find love again in their 40s. But each seem to have given the other hope to find love again in the midst of the danger.
Will they be able to find the kidnapped woman? Will they find out the why and who was involved?
This was a very good introduction to the series. Once filled with likable mature characters . Looking forward to more stories in the series.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
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"I loved this story with plenty of suspense, intrigue, danger, kidnapping and a pastry chef determined to find her best friend who was taken for her connections to her job for cybersecurity. HEA. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review."

"A very enjoyable later in age romantic suspense to get behind. Gabriel & Brooke's attraction was easy & natural. I liked how real, slow & venerable it was. An interesting suspense for them to unfold & solve while taking small chances on happiness. A read to enjoy definitely. Honest review. "