The Protector by Nicole Flockton

Can this Protector protect a broken soul?

Renee Cadmon’s innocence was stolen from her when she was kidnapped and sold to the highest bidder. Ever since she was rescued from that horror, taking the next step to reclaim her life is harder than she ever imagined. Always beside her is her brother’s best friend, Declan Burkhard. Before she was taken, she had hoped they could become more than friends. But now, there is no way he’d want anything to do with her broken and tainted soul.
Declan has always had feelings for Renee, and that hasn’t changed. Even if she believes she’s not worthy of being loved, he knows that’s not true. He will do whatever it takes to protect her as she adjusts to her newfound freedom. Even burying his desires. Just as long as he can be part of her life.

When the person who orchestrated her kidnapping returns, Declan will protect Renee while eliminating the threat—for good.