He's sworn to protect her, but can he guard his own heart?

Ella

I thought I had my life figured out—work hard, take care of my sister, and keep my head down. But when my ex started harassing me, I felt trapped and afraid. That is, until August Ford, the town's brooding, sexy-as-sin, most eligible bachelor stepped in with an offer I couldn't refuse: marry him, and he'll keep me safe.

With his chiseled jaw, piercing gray eyes, and a body that looks like it was carved from marble, August is the man of every woman's dreams—including mine. But at twenty years my senior, I always thought he was way out of my league.

As I spend my days as his housekeeper and my nights dreaming of his touch, I see a side of August that few others do. Behind his intimidating reputation lies a man with a kind heart and a fierce desire to protect those he cares about. And the way his eyes linger on my curvy figure makes me wonder if our arrangement could lead to something more. Can I be the one to break through his walls and show him what forever looks like?

Marrying The Protective Professor is a short sweet and steamy, small town instalove romance with no cheating and a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Curvy Brides of Blossom Ford Series. Enjoy!