Defending Love (Sinclair World 3) by Aleatha Romig-review tour
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 23, 2025
He’s sworn to protect her. She’s determined to make him stay.
I’m Elijah Rhodes, top-tier Guardian Security agent. We protect the world’s power players: heads of state, royalty, A-listers. The elite. I didn’t grow up with much, and nothing came easy. My time in Special Ops hardened me, gave me purpose, and left me with a black heart. I took the missions no one else would. Still do.
My rules are simple:
No long-term assignments.
No repeats.
No attachments.
Keep it professional. Keep it distant.
It’s how I’ve survived. Until her.
Dr. Danielle Sinclair is brilliant, beautiful, and off-limits. I protected her, then did what I always do. I walked away.Now, a year later, tragedy strikes. Dani’s life is in danger, and every instinct in me demands I break my own rules to keep her safe. Some lines shouldn’t be crossed. Some rules were made to be broken. I’ll protect Dani with my life, but I can’t give her a heart I don’t have.
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REVIEW: DEFENDING LOVE is the third instalment in Aleatha Romig’s contemporary, adult, erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the Sinclair Family. This is Former US Marine, Special Ops Guardian Security Agent Elijah Rhode, and pharmaceutical researcher Dr. Danielle Sinclair’s story line. DEFENDING LOVE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.
Told from three first person perspectives (Elijah, Dani, Marsha) DEFENDING LOVE follows in the wake of a Sinclair family tragedy, and the need for extended private security. Approximately one year earlier, several members of the Guardian Security Agency were hired by the Sinclair family in the wake of perceived threats, and the head of Sinclair Pharmaceuticals struggle with his health. Fast forward to present day, the Sinclair family find themselves at a crossroads, and Guardian Security is once again on the job but Dani is battling between head and heart in the wake of a stolen kiss one year earlier, that eventually push Eli out of her life. Eli’s return gives our couple a second chance but as Eli, Dani and the Guardian Security Agency begin an investigation of their own, betrayal takes aim for sins of the past.
The world building follows Dani and Eli as they search for the truth. Missing journals, papers, embattled friendships and unimaginable betrayal find our couple suspecting the people closest to the family.
There is another large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including Dani’s brothers Damien and Ella, Darius, and their mother Marsha Sinclair. Several attorneys , investors, researchers and questionable law enforcement who may or may not be who they claim to be.
DEFENDING LOVE is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, greed and obsession, power and control, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is dramatic, inviting and climactic; the romance is fated and passionate; the characters are determined , animated and spirited.
Reading Order and previous reviews
Remembering Passion
Rekindling Desire
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Reviewed by Sandy
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Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life!
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha’s twisted style with an increase in heat.
In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.
In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT.
Aleatha is a “Published Author’s Network” member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
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