The Bodyguard's Breaking Point: A Slow Burn Second Chance Romance

Samantha Cole

Jun 2025 · Trident Security Book 13 · Suspenseful Seduction Publishing

About this ebook

PROTECTOR • SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE • SLOW BURN PASSION

A Contemporary Military/Private Security Romance Novel By Samantha Cole About Finding Forever Love Against All Odds

One night. One choice. And a passion too strong to ignore...

Jenn Mullins has been in love with Doug Henderson for years. The problem? After taking a bullet while protecting her, he believes her feelings are nothing more than hero worship. With an eight-year age gap, he also thinks she's too young for him. Worse yet, he works for her overprotective godfather and uncles—who still call her "Baby-girl."

When Jenn finally takes a chance and kisses Doug, he briefly gives in to the attraction he's fought so hard to deny...before pushing her away.

Months later, heartbroken and determined to move on, Jenn volunteers at a medical commune in Colombia for the summer, far away from the man she can't forget. But fate has other plans. When Doug shows up unexpectedly, neither is prepared for the devastating earthquake that leaves them fighting to survive.

Stranded together in the aftermath, long-burning embers erupt into a raging inferno. But as dawn breaks, will outside forces extinguish the flames?

Former title: Burning For Him

Perfect for Readers who Enjoy:

Slow Burn

Bodyguard / Protector Romance

Unrequited Love

Away-from-Home Setting

Forced Proximity 

Overprotective Family

One Night That Changes Everything

HEA Worth Fighting For

Fans of Susan Stoker, Cristin Harber, and Kaylea Cross will love the Trident Security series' passionate romance, nail-biting suspense, and happily-ever-afters. It is best read in order.

For readers of contemporary romance, protective heroes, and second-chance love stories. This standalone novel delivers heart-pounding passion, emotional depth, and the courage to fight for true love.

Ratings and reviews

This was one of my favorites in this series. I love a slow burn romance. My heart squeezed for each of them throughout because of the perceived forbiddenness of their relationship. There was suspense and action with characters from previous books where she has created a world that is easy to immerse myself into. I loved the common sense of the characters in their actions. I laughed some as well. A wonderful read!!. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving

She's all grown up and knows what she wants! Jenn has been in love with Doug for years, but he only sees a little girl. If she can't have him, she needs to stay away until she is over him. Doug cannot stop thinking about Jenn, but their eight-year age difference is too much. She needs someone her own age, not someone with such a painful past. Too bad his heart and body don’t agree. This is slow-burning passion with drama and danger. Steamy jungle scenes and a HEA.

I was nervous about this book. We’ve waited so long, there was danger of it being an anticlimax. I was SO wrong! Maybe it’s that we’re reeling from real life right now, but the tension and suspense in Jenn and Doug’s story was just right. And then the uncles’ reactions – even better. Doug was never going to get off scott-free, but the way he gave Jenn agency to deal with it was – well, perfect. I’m not including spoilers, but if you’re a Trident fan, please don’t skip this book.