Easy, slow going read but kept my attention. I loved all the LOL moments and of course, Sunshine! Dr Dreamy frustrated me at times with her unwillingness to share her past/trust Linc. He seemed all in from the beginning but she was just held back. Love all the supporting characters and charm of the small town.
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Title: Protecting What's Mine
Author: Lucy Score
Publisher: That's What She Said Publishing
Series: Benevolence Book 3
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Protecting What's Mine" by Lucy Score

My Assessment:

One could tell that there was chemistry between Lincoln Reed and MacKenzie O'Neill when they first met. There will be a lot of serious issues that go on in this story that will be brought out by the end of the read, especially for Mack...a flight trauma surgeon. I loved their pet names...[Linc] Chief Sexy Pants and [Mack] Doc Dreamy. The story was 'exciting, humorous, sweet, and sexy,' however, Mack's family was a pick of work. The dog, Sunshine, and the bonus epilogue were delightful in the story. Many of the characters were from the previous series, so if you haven't read them...please do. It will make this series move smoothly for the reader. I did wish that Linc and Luke could have gotten along much better...but oh well... at least one can see how well Linc did protect what he considered was his. ( )

Little did I know when I started Protecting What's Mine that it is the third book in a series. Now, I don't believe that it is absolutely necessary to have read the first two books, but I think I would have understood Linc's character better and I would have understood some of the dynamics between the characters. This may have affected my rating somewhat. That being said, I had higher hopes for this book than what it delivered for me. I love the small town aspect, but this town seemed a little too nosy at times. I was confused as to why the whole town seemed to condone Linc's womanizing ways, even his former girlfriends. No one is that perfect even if they are a "Hero" firefighter. I wanted to feel more connection between the characters. The parts where they are getting to know each other more deeply didn't resonate with me. They both had baggage, and some of it really bad, but it didn't move me as much as it should have. I did love the dog.

I want to try more from this author because I really loved Rock Bottom Girl. I hope I love the next one. ( )