"Protect Forever" by Amanda Lee Dixon is a heartwarming and emotionally resonant story of enduring love and unwavering loyalty, leaving a lasting impression.

Protect Forever is the first book in the Peak Valley Forever series and the first book I have read by this author. I really enjoyed the book and am so glad I discovered this author. The plot was developed, and the characters were interesting and genuine. It was a small-town romance full of emotions and intrigue which kept you engaged until the end.

This was a great read. I don't usually read romance novels but this was tastefully done. definitely a page turner.

Clint sees Dawn at a local bar and is immediately drawn to her. Dawn is running and hiding from her dangerous past. When Clint finally unravels her secret he will do anything to help her. This was definitely a sex read with some danger mixed in. The side characters were hilarious. I would definitely read the next book!

How is this a debut author?

I've said this many times, but I love discovering new-to-me authors, and in this case, one that's a debut author. This story is written so well, I was sure there had to be a mistake. Surely Amanda Lee Dixon had other works that I wasn't seeing on her profile.

The cover alone caught my interest and I have to say, I kind of went into the story blindly. I went back to read the blurb after reading the first chapter because the words clenched me. I was like, whoa, this story is going to be a deep one. Clint, the story's hero, isn't your typical guy. He keeps to himself and lays low, but he's really an honest to goodness great guy despite giving off that bad-guy persona. Working as a bartender, it doesn't take Clint long to figure out that Dawn is hiding something and he's caught up in the mystery behind her. The two of them have an instant liking for one another, despite the fact that Dawn lives in fear.

Clint is so opposite of what you might think. The people of Peak Valley think differently about him too. But the way he looks after Dawn says so much about him. I love the gentleness that the author built around his character.

Protect Forever is the kind of story that once your vested, which for me was literally after the first few pages, you find it hard to put down. One chapter leads to another because you're dying to know what the outcome is.

Amanda Lee Dixon is a promising author that readers need to know about. Protect Forever is going to blow you away. Five stars!!

I’m new with this author and so happy I got an early copy of this book.
Is been a very pleasant read. I love that the story between Dawn and Clint was developed with a slow rhythm and is escalating with details and actions that can only make you keep reading because the author writes on a way that trap you into the lives of this characters that you wish a happy ending for this two.
I had so much fun with the old guy Burns, he’s a charming character, I love him, he’s that guy who keeps on eye on he’s boys and the people around him who is close or important, I hope I read more of him on future books, because I had the feeling that there’s more to come of this gorgeous brothers.
Can’t wait for Luke, Eric and Jax story. This author is definitely be on my list to read any book she gets released.

Protect Forever by Amanda Lee Dixon, and my first book by this author. This book was easy to read and perfect for an escape from hot weather or the pandemic. I will be reading more books by this author, I highly recommend this book if you enjoy romances.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is more a sweet contemporary romance Than romantic suspense although there is some suspense.
Dawn is on the run and she goes into hiding in Peak Valley, Kansas.
Clint has lived here all his life. He is a loaner but when he meets Dawn all that changes. Poor Dawn is scared of everything but Clint makes her feel safe.
Burns is my favorite character that old man just cracks me up.
“You can’t propose like that you jack wagon.” Burns cries raising his hands in an uproar. “Get your lazy ass out of bed and get down on one knee.”
I’m ready to read more about the Colson brothers. This is gonna be a great series.
ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op

I really enjoyed this romantic suspense novel by Ms. Dixon. Dawn is on the run after someone breaks in to home and tries to kill her. She finds safety in Peak Valley working as the bartender for her friend’s father. When Clint Colson enters the bar and sees Dawn, he is instantly attracted to her beauty and vulnerability. He eventually senses that she is hiding from something or someone. Can he gain her trust and offer his support…and love? A wonderful cast of family characters as well as Dawn’s desire to be happy make this an enormously enjoyable read. I’m hoping for more stories about the Colson brothers. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

Protect Forever is a small town love story about a girl on the run and a man destined to save her.
Dawn is terrified and on the run, she hides out in a small town, where everyone knows everyone and nothing ever changes.
Clint is a rough and tough looking bear of a man, who has had a bad reputation by appearance, though he kind of likes it that way.
Clint is instantly taken with Dawn and works to woo her out of her terrified little shell.
With help from a few secondary (but big) characters, Dawn may have found somewhere and someone truly safe.
A little heat and steam, a little thrill and a lot of laughs, thank you Burns, Protect Forever is a great summer beach day read!!

This is the first book in a series that will focus on the Colson brothers in Peak Valley. The second oldest brother, Clint is the only brother who never really left town - other than for trade school. He is, however, still living with the legacy of a crappy father and an overall bad family reputation. When Dawn moves to town and starts bartending at the local bar across the street from his shop - it is love at first sight for Clint.

Dawn is hiding from some really bad stuff that involves a motorcycle gang and a crummy ex boyfriend. She is scared and doesn't want to draw more people into the danger that surrounds her. She tries to resist starting something with Colson - but they can't stay away from each other.

Overall - I liked a lot about this book. The main reason I am not rating it more highly is that nothing really happens for the first 60% of the book. Dawn and Clint start their relationship - but it just didn't hook me. Once things start heating up as Dawn's past arrives on her doorstep - things get more intense.

I also really liked Clints brothers and would be interested in reading their stories - two out of the three are definitely set up in this book.

Overall its a good read!

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley but these opinions are all my own.

Ok read. It started out with action and then it dragged on till the end to end with action. The middle just seemed to drag and I wanted the story to get to the point. The writing and characters were great, I just felt like it was going no where. It is a quick easy summer read.

Received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley for an honest review.

I this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

This was an okay book with a lot of potential to being a great book. However, I felt like the writer struggled with keeping the reader in the story and not in the mind of the narrator. This book is written in first person and is told from the two main characters' points of view. The reader would be drawn into the story and then the character switches into a narrator's voice and tells the reader his/her thoughts instead of showing it through the characters' actions. I also think there needed to be more character and plot development. Some parts drug a little and others felt a little rushed and didn't feel like it fit with how the characters were being portrayed.

This is my first book by this author and has I can find no others by her I am assuming that it is a debut novel and if it is then this is an author that is going to be worth watching. Her story draws you in and the secondary characters are the making of the story line

Dawn is on the run trying to escape her past and she gets a job working at Benny's a bar in Peak Valley Kansas That is where Clint sees her for the first time He is instantly attracted by her eyes but he can also see the fear in them Clint is a bit of a loner a town recluse something that he encourages but in Dawn he sees he could have a future Can he give her a chance to feel safe and will he be the one for her You will have to read to see

Protect Forever is a suspenseful, romantic filled ride.

From the prologue, I was hooked. The story begins with our heroine, Dawn being introduced with a dramatic and action filled bang and we are given no rhyme or reason behind the events that results in her hiding out in Peak Valley.

Our hero, Clint is instantly ensnared by Dawn from the moment he locks eyes on her. Built like an ox with icy blue eyes and ruggedly handsome, sign me up. Despite his upbringing and disarming appearance, that causes anyone that come in contact with him to run scared, he is a decent and sweet man.

The author wrote the characters in such a way, that I felt the weight of Dawn’s anxiety and fear pressing against my chest and Clint’s despair at people’s outright fear of his presence. The story is enriched with the secondary characters that provide humor and layers to the story. The small town feel and theme of family in this story is felt in the interactions of the characters. Mr. Burns is officially my favorite character.

Clint’s protectiveness of Dawn is heartwarming. He immediately understands her and never forces a relationship, even though his attraction and needs to be with her is overwhelming. He is patient and considerate, where she is isolating herself due to her fear of being hurt and abandoned again. He helps her cultivate a life for herself. Even when her instincts told her to run, she put her trust and faith in Clint and those around her.

I found the underlying drama and suspense believable and realistic.

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Really enjoyed this book, great storyline Girl on run falls in love and old boyfriend comes for her, Full of drama and suspense. Looking forward to the next book from this author.

4*
Clint meets Dawn when she starts working behind the bar in Benny's he's struck by her beautiful eyes but sees the fear behind them.
Dawn is hoping her past won't catch up with her and is surprised by the fact Clint makes her feel safe.
This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it.
The characters were very likeable and I'm looking forward to reading more in the series

Really liked this one!! It was a little short but still really good!! It had intrigue and suspense, some mild drama some heartache and heartbreak! It's definitely worth reading! Don't miss out on this book it's well worth the read! Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

I received a copy of this book to review via Netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity.
This book is a sweet, easy to read romance. It is well written with good character development. I liked the family aspect of the book and I suspect the author will be building on those relationships in further books in the series. The characters are cute and quirky like Burns and Miss Janet giving an extra depth to the romance story.
There are a few typos in the book that make it slightly confusing e.g. Cloth for clothes but it is not major. In addition, it was a bit tropey and repetitive at times such as the repeated use of the word beautiful and the main character having blond hair showing there was little representation.
On the whole, a good book.

This is a 5 star book that captures the attention from the beginning and does not let go until the last page. I really loved the love story that developed between Clint and Dawn. They had instant attraction but the love between the two developed at a believable pace. The characters were fully developed and believable, especially Clint. I liked that most of the book was from his POV, and how much he cared about Dawn, as his love developed. Clint was very protective of Dawn and fell deeply in love with Dawn. The love between the two was the strongest part of the book. I wish there were a few more chapters from Dawn's point of view so she could me more than a damsel in distress or a TSTL heroine. And her having platinum blonde hair fed into the usual American stereotype that only platinum blondes are beautiful heroines. Had she been Latino, African American, or Asian, I think it would have enhanced the story.
I loved the author's writing style. Clean but emotional. Great dialogue. Great job of developing romantic angst between the H and h. I love the protective male trope but would have liked Dawn to be a little more talented or intelligent, and maybe more caring toward Amber and her kids.
There were some typos, "your" for "you're" and "cloth" for "clothes" and "I" instead of "me." Maybe more attention to editing with the next installment. However, these errors were minor and did not in any way detract from the love story. The writing was otherwise clear. I would have liked to hear even more of Dawn's and Clint's internal monologue as they fell in love as it would have made the developing love between them more believable. However, I know other readers skip over all the internal wrestling so this is simply my opinion.
Sex: yes, clearly the two were in love, Clint asks permission before of Dawn and lets her set the pace. I really liked that. Too many romance novels skip over consent, or the man rules in the bedroom. The love scenes enhanced the love story rather than became the focus. And for once the alpha hero actually loved the heroine and told her so without feeling like he wasn't allowed to feel love because is is not manly. Clint was perfect for Dawn, and definitely swoon worthy. Kind, loving, protective, excellent manners.
The opening chapter set a suspenseful tone to the novel, and carried through to the end. It did not make sense that Dawn could jump two stories and not be injured. Also, Dawn meets the hitman from the first chapter but doesn't recognize him, which doesn't make sense. This storyline could have been improved by including a few more scenes of the bad guy making progress as he tried to find Dawn. The final confrontation scene seems rushed and written as an after thought, not fully developed. Most of that storyline didn't make sense and either should be removed, to make it strictly a love story, or strengthened to make it a true romantic suspense novel. Dawn's fear of men and apprehension was believable.
The developing relationship between Sarah and Eric could have been expanded, say, showing them working together to come up with a plan to protect Dawn. The author will probably write about their love story in the book, and this was a nice way to introduce them. The relationship between Luke and Amber could also be developed a little more, because they are likely to have their own version as well.
The ending felt rushed and not satisfying. (I don't want to give too much away, but a proposal should be romantic....just saying, the rest of the book was so lovely and emotional) An epilogue emphasizing their happy ever after (I don't want to spoil the plot), and perhaps Dawn opening a bakery or catering service.
This was a satisfying 5 star romance with excellent writing and good pace of the h and H falling in love.