⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐If you enjoy shifter romances, this is one to curl up with. Grab a glass of wine and settle in, you’re in for a hell of a ride. ~a Barnes and Noble reader

Morgan is a new alpha on the scene,
all alpha, no alpha-hole.

Morgan Palatine wants to wrap Honey in his embrace and keep her from harm. But it’s too soon. He can’t just sweep in and claim her. As a foundations specialist, he knows the importance of establishing trust before the rest of the relationship can be built.

Honey knows the dangers of judging a book by its cover. Her abusive ex is a shining example that looks are deceiving. She’s trying to get past the superficial barriers of Morgan’s job and his proclivity for wearing plaid shirts, now if he would just kiss her already.

Morgan will do whatever it takes to support Honey but when he leaves to face impending dangers, she’s left on her own to deal with her own personal demons and inadequacies.

A recent truce between the long-time family rivals the Palatines and the Aventines, is well-timed as the new allies share information that presents the science behind their mythology.

However, an attempt on Morgan’s life alludes to impending danger on a grander scale.

Is there a connection between the attempt on Morgan’s life and the scientific discovery? Are the Aventines really playing nice and new allies? Morgan needs to find out who is on his side all while he gets his head on straight so he doesn’t blow his chances with Honey.

Are you ready to jump in a read Protective with your book club? Here are some questions to get you started.
Fell free to answer/give your thoughts about Morgan in the comments.

The Power of a Charm In the opening chapter, Honey instinctively reaches for her protective amulet the moment she spots Bryce. What does this small physical object reveal about how she has coped with trauma? How does the title Protective resonate differently when you consider that Honey is already seeking protection before Morgan ever enters the picture?

Morgan’s Restraint as Heroism Morgan knows it’s too soon to sweep in and claim Honey, and as a foundations specialist, he consciously draws on that professional metaphor — understanding that trust must be laid before anything else can be built. How does this patience distinguish him from the typical paranormal romance alpha? Do you find his deliberate restraint more or less compelling than a more aggressive hero would be?

4. The Alpha and the Abuse Survivor (When Morgan lays eyes on Honey, he recognizes her as his fated mate, yet the road to claiming her is described as filled with danger, fumbling, fun, and a lot of understanding. Given that Honey is recovering from psychological abuse, how does the “fated mates” trope complicate or enrich her healing journey? Can destiny and genuine consent coexist, or does the fated bond create its own kind of pressure?

5. Science Meets Myth The Palatine family can trace their lineage back to the founding of Rome, but now science has caught up with their mythology, threatening to expose their secrets. What does the collision of ancient shifter lore with modern DNA testing say about the vulnerability of communities that have long survived by hiding? How does this external threat mirror Honey’s own experience of having her private life threatened by someone from her past?

Protective is the first book in the Legatum series.
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