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Protecting Joselyn (Team Cerberus Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Melissa Kay Clarke (Author), Janet Poppema (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,079 ratings
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For three terrifying years, Joselyn Kendrik lived a half-life in Witness Protection hiding from a serial murderer and rapist nicknamed 'The Gardener.' After he was killed, she could finally look forward to some normalcy in her life. Her newfound peace is shattered a year later when she receives a sinister gift eerily similar to others sent by The Gardener. Although assured by the police it is a copycat, she isn't as confident. Regardless of his identity, her stalker has made one thing perfectly clear; he's set his sights on her and nothing will stop him.

Maddox "River" Benson is looking in the rear-view mirror at a twenty-year career with the Navy SEALs. Contemplating an uncertain future, River jumps at the chance to assist an old friend in the New Orleans Police Department. There is an unknown stalker zeroing in on an innocent young woman. Although there is only so much the police can do officially, River isn't as restricted. Protecting Joselyn is his only priority.

Joselyn's schedule is a bane to River's security strategy. The feisty beauty is intent on pursuing her budding career regardless of her sexy bodyguard's advice. Although their opinions clash in the beginning, the escalating threats force them to come to a compromise. He must trust her with freedom, and she must trust him with her life. Meanwhile, the growing attraction between them creates an entirely different set of issues.

How can he concentrate on protecting Joselyn when thoughts of claiming her for his own continually distract him?

When her stalker draws closer, will one ex-SEAL have what it takes to ensure her survival?

Will River be able to Protect Joselyn?



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TEAM CERBERUS (Each story is complete with its own HEA)
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Protecting Joselyn
Saving Olivia
Defending Demma (Novella only available through Can't Buy Me Love Anthology)
Rescuing Annabeth
Safeguarding Miley
Justice for Breeze
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  5. Publication date
    July 9, 2018
  6. File size
    3789 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FDB9YZR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MKC; 3rd edition (July 9, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 9, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3789 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,079 ratings

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Melissa Kay Clarke

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I was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and raised in Houlka, a small rural town forty-five minutes southwest down the famous Natchez Trace. Living in the country with no close neighbors guaranteed I would develop an over active imagination. I didn't have playmates so often made my own up including backstories and lives of their own. I spent hours daily playing games with them, building sand castles for them to live in, and taking them "swimming" in the mud holes of the soybean fields surrounding our home. That imagination would become a love for creating my own worlds.

It wasn't until college that I tried to write my first novel. Unfortunately, it was quite bad and became lost in the shuffle of transitioning between teenager to adult. This minor failure didn't deter my desire to write - it just cooled it for a while. That fire was rekindled in 2012 with the death of a close friend who also aspired to become an author. Robin's passing reminded me that life is too short to ignore your dreams. Because of her, I sat down, determined to finish one book and publish it. Less than a year later, I achieved that goal by publishing Shattered Dreams. My only regret is not being able to share this ride with her. I know if she was here, she would be in the mix of it with me.

Love you, Robin, Mean it!

​Several years and many novels later, I continue to pen my stories covering several genres from paranormal to romantic suspense. I currently reside in Meridian, Mississippi with my very supportive family - husband Robert and daughter Rebecca. When I'm not sweating over a new story, I enjoy reading everything I can, talking to my friends all over the world, honing my skills as a YouTube connoisseur, and being bossed around by my pet conure, Poppy.

Website: https://www.mkclarke.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Melissakayclarke/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelissaKayClark

Blog: https://melissakayclarke.wordpress.com/

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Sleepless in San Diego
5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptional story! A complex plotline that never wavers! Thrilling, right through to the Epilogue!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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I have never read Mellisa Kay Clarke, so I delighted when Protecting Joselyn was wonderful! Having grown up in an area flush with Navy seals and their families, I have a long history of admiration for the Trident Men! For this reason, I love Seal heroes protecting their country, families and damsels in distress! While a popular storeyline, along with special operators in other branches of the military (but of course Seals are the best, just kidding I know all about intra-military rivalries) who are the best of the best!
In Protecting Joselyn, Mattox (codename Rivers) after retiring from his Seal Team, is asked to "protect" Jocelyn from a sicko stalker! As the threat grows more dangerous and sparks fly between them (it is afterall a romantic suspense novel) the menace is palpable and frightening! Feeling safe with Mattox and her "Betty" on her hip, Joselyn must face the "the Gardener" head on!
Tearworthy, hormone spiking and very romantic, Joselyn and Mattox's story was wonderful and deeply satisfying! The author is a master storyteller not to be missed! This novel is exquisite! I loved it!
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Lisa @ Binging Bibliophile
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, tons of feels
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2019
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I had mixed feelings reading Protecting Jocelyn. I had a hard time starting it initially, because the writing seemed a bit stilted and not naturally flowing. I wanted to read it though, because the description and prologue had me intrigued. I'm glad I did. Maddox and Jocelyn are great together. The book is full of swoon worthy, feel filled moments they had my eyes leaking a few times. The added suspense from the stalker (though, I had it figured out early on) added to my need to read it in one sitting. There were a couple of missed editing /proofreading opportunities, but they didn't detract to much from the story. Overall this is absolutely worth the read. Though the writing style isn't my normal favorite, the story itself carries the rating.
Be warned though, if you are looking for a sex filled, steamy SEAL read, this isn't it. Though parts do get a bit hot, Protecting Jocelyn is a clean read with no sex (kissing only) and no swearing (maybe 5 minor curse words in the whole book).
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Shawn Eileen Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars It has it all.....
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2017
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We meet Maddox (aka River) who is retiring from the Navy SEALs after 20-years of service to his country. As he takes his first steps into his unknown future, he is asked by a former brother SEAL, Henry (aka Bull), who is now a police detective, to come to New Orleans to help protect a young woman named Joselyn.

Joselyn just spent the last 3-years in WitSec. She was was released from WitSec when the serial rapist killer who was a threat to her very existence was now believed to be dead. Shortly after she leaves WitSec, Joselyn starts receiving sinister poems detailing her soon-to-be death at the hands of this serial rapist. He always refers to her as "His Rose".

Joselyn is convinced the serial rapist killer is still alive even though the police insist that is not possible. She insists that the frightening poems and chocolate covered strawberries, are from the serial rapist killer.

Bull realizes that there is some kind of threat to Joselyn, but without more evidence he is unable to warrant using the resources of the police department for a protection detail, and Joselyn's prior WitSec handler does not believe that there is a true threat to Joselyn's life. Joselyn knows better, and insists this is no copycat killer, but rather the very killer that is believed to be dead by the police and the federal agents that protected her when she was in WitSec.

Enter Maddox, who is determined to protect Joselyn. Maddox firmly believes he must be "Frost Giant", which is what Joselyn calls him when he is treating her as a client; his demeanor cold and impersonal. Maddox refuses to allow his feelings and his desire for Joselyn to lead to a potential opportunity for the killler to gain the upper hand, because one mistake, one oversight could mean Joselyn is lost to him forever. So what if he cannot touch her? Or that she calls him "Frost Giant"? It has to be this way so that he is focused and better able to protect Joselyn, ensuring that she is not harmed! Maddox just cannot run the risk of losing her!!

I truly enjoyed reading this book; it has suspense, romance, and a great story line. It will definitely keep you guessing until the end; and it does a great job of delivering on the HEA we all love!
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Kindle Customer CT
5.0 out of 5 stars Forever
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
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WOW! What a powerful novel! This story had action, adventure, intrigue, mystery, and romance. This story does capture the charm of the south (United States) with the thrill of a mystery. Maddox\River is a retired Navy SEAL, who decides to help a fellow retired SEAL in the enchanted city of New Orleans. Maddox is assigned to protect the author Joselyn from a stalker. Joselyn has been in the witness protection program for three long years! Freedom is so important to her. Will she live? The budding romance between Maddox and Joselyn is slowly building. Maddox and Joselyn do get their HEA but getting there will require all of their strength, energy, and courage. A very good read.
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Marjorie Troyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Book 1
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022
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Life is difficult. We all like different things, this story is 1 of them. GREAT job , really well written. Story of a true love. The characters are perfect!
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Carrie Marie
4.0 out of 5 stars but push through as I feel like the story is worth it
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2017
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Maddox (aka River) & Joselyn's story is full of twists & turns! There's a mysterious stalker - who may or may not be who Joselyn thinks it is. There's a lot of heart & chemistry between these two, even when they're fighting. LOL AND quite a few LOL moments - sometimes when they're fighting! ;)

For other natural editors - I will warn you there are a few hiccups there, more so in the beginning than as the story progresses, but push through as I feel like the story is worth it.

I definitely recommend this one if you like suspenseful romance!! Good use of weaving in Susan Stoker's characters, too. I love the plot & characters, lots of action, and was super happy about the epilogue! : )
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Dimples
5.0 out of 5 stars So romantic and dangerous your heart will be pounding. Can’t wait to read the whole series.
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2019
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Man oh man oh man. Be still my heart. What an awesome book. Great storytelling with a great storyline filled with Seal team drama and brotherhood, danger, tension, suspense, and the sweetest love story ever. Once you start reading it you will not be able to put it down. You get addicted page after page after page. Spectacular book. I can’t wait to read the rest in the series.
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deb
3.0 out of 5 stars Protecting Joselyn
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2020
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Good story. Needs a better editor - missing words, extra words, mis-used words (my favourite: taxed instead of tasked)
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Sade
5.0 out of 5 stars A new favourite
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2020
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Jocelyn and rivers story was everything I had hoped it to be, well written, good story intriguing ... The characters just jumped off the pages I can't wait to read more from this author ❤ now the binge the rest of the series 😁
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Kindle Customer evelyn lawrence
5.0 out of 5 stars Review
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2019
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I never can understand how the authors manage to get such a true feeling for this victims very very good
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