Her Protector by Anne-Marie Meyer

Her Protector is Off Limits
James is broken and running from a past he can’t face. He’s fine living his solitary life, away from anyone who he could hurt. Love was the last thing he deserved.
Layla is finished with her no good, ex-fiancé. Just when she thought she’d rid him from her life, James shows up claiming that she’s in danger and must come with him.
Confused and hurt, Layla discovers that her world is destroyed. Despite warning bells, she agrees to travel with James down to his hometown of Honey Grove.
Determined to keep himself closed off, James tries to fight his feelings for Layla. But she’s sweet and gentle and just the thing that’s been missing in his life.
If he could only find a way to forgive himself from his past mistakes, he’d love her like she deserves.