Who Would Like This Book:
If you love post-apocalyptic romances with slow-burn tension and deep, emotionally charged connections, "Protected" is right up your alley. Claire Kent does a fantastic job creating a gritty yet hopeful world where vulnerability and caretaking shine. The relationship between Lilah and Deck is beautifully crafted, full of unspoken communication, soft moments, and genuine partnership. It's perfect for fans of found-family, strong heroines, and silent, brooding heroes who would do anything for their love.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Readers who aren't fans of slow-burn romance or who prefer more action-packed and plot-driven stories might find the pacing here a bit too deliberate. If you want lots of dialogue or dislike strong emotional focus and internal character work, this book may not be your cup of tea. Additionally, those who haven't read previous Kindled books might miss some context, but the story does stand on its own.
About:
Protected by Claire Kent is set in a post-apocalyptic world where hope is scarce. The story revolves around Lilah, who is struggling to survive after losing everything. She encounters a nomadic group and is assigned Deck, a giant, non-verbal hero, as her protector. Their connection grows through deep emotional and caretaking gestures, highlighted by meaningful communication despite Deck's silence.
The writing style is engaging and immersive, allowing readers to feel the chemistry between Lilah and Deck as they slowly fall for each other. Kent crafts their relationship with a focus on friendship, trust, and mutual support, culminating in a slow burn that emphasizes their emotional bond. With well-paced and heartfelt moments, the book builds anticipation for their eventual romance while keeping the reader invested in their journey through a stark and challenging landscape.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of loss, survival in a post-apocalyptic setting, and emotional trauma.
Has Romance?
The romance between Deck and Lilah is a central focus of the story, characterized by deep emotional and physical connections.
From The Publisher:
Two years after the world fell apart, I'm entirely alone, a twenty-four-year-old woman scrounging for food and barely surviving. My only choice left is to hook up with a group of roaming scavengers. They're not good people, but it's safer with them than on my own.
Deck immediately makes himself my silent protector. He never speaks, but he doesn't have to. He keeps me alive, and I try to communicate with him. We eventually learn to trust each other.
The world after Impact is rawer and bleaker than what it used to be, and we've lost most of what made life worth living. But maybe we haven't lost everything.
Maybe love still lurks in the ruins.
Protected is a standalone post-apocalyptic romance set in the near future after a global catastrophe and is part of the larger Kindled series world.
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