Even the darkest night turns to day—especially when a protector refuses to let you face it alone.

Security specialist Tinker Knight lives by three rules: protect the defenseless, don’t take life too seriously, and keep relationships short, simple, and unattached. But one impromptu, drunken lecture from quiet, unassuming Abby Day about the origins of his motorcycle club’s mascot has him breaking rule number three before he even realizes it.

Abby’s life is simple. Work. Her son. Her friends. Weekends at the aquarium naming fish. In a word, boring… until her (soon to be ex) best friend pretends to be her and agrees to a date with the tattooed, bearded biker with the mischievous smile.

Stepping out of her comfort zone is one thing—surviving a melt-your-bones kiss, followed by a disappearing act, is another. Who knew tough guys were so skittish.

When her simple life is upended, she reaches out to the only person she can think of. All she needed is a phone number. Tinker decided she needs him.

He already ghosted her once and trust doesn’t come easy, but when it comes to protecting people, Tinker doesn’t hesitate. He becomes a steady, surprisingly calming force in the middle of her chaos… right up until a secret from his past shakes her fragile faith in him.

But when danger threatens her family, Abby doesn’t have to wonder who’ll show up.

Because Tinker Knight may run from feelings—but he never leaves the defenseless unprotected.

A steamy, emotional protector romance for fans of biker-adjacent heat, grumpy-soft heroes, and heroines who discover just how strong they are.