Pride & Protection

Southern Boys

By: K.C. Wells

Narrated by: John Solo

What happens when an out-and-proud bear moves to a small Tennessee town, and takes a shine to the closeted cop? Fireworks, that’s what.

When Del Walters agrees to go into business with his brother, he has one condition. Since he’s putting up the lion’s share, they’ll run the bike shop his way - and that means he gets to choose the name. And in a small Tennessee town, a business called Rainbow Racers, complete with a not-so-subtle sign, was always going to attract attention. Unfortunately, it’s the wrong kind of attention, and after a few incidents, Del is forced to call on the local police to deal with the culprits.

When Officer Taylor Cox walks into his shop, Del thinks Christmas has come early. An earlier encounter with the younger man left Del with a growing desire to know more about him. There’s only one problem - Taylor is in the closet, and there’s no way Del is going back into his.

When Taylor lays eyes on the sexy bear who owns the bike shop, he knows he’s walking into trouble. Not that he’s about to let Del know he’s interested: His view from the closet is just fine, thank you very much, and besides, that ship has already sailed, thanks to their first meeting. Now all he wants to do is forget Del even exists. But as time goes by, Taylor realizes how badly he is torn between protecting the persona he’s created, and giving in to his desires. And Del making it obvious that he wants Taylor isn’t helping matters.

Between an out-and-proud bear and a firmly closeted cop, something has to give. Problem is, it might be their hearts.

©2019 K.C. Wells (P)2019 K.C. Wells

Loved it!

KC Wells brings us back to the Southern Boys with this beautifully written story about Del and Taylor! I had previously read this as an ebook and really enjoyed it but John Solo takes it to a whole new level! Wonderful book!!

As great as the ebook!!

The story is always full stars, because if I wouldn't like the story as ebook, I wouldn't listen to the audiobook.

The performance from the narrator is also very important for me. I can't listen to a lot, because my English as a non-native-speaker isn't so perfect to follow a whole story over hours, when the narrator speaks too fast or too sloppy. Normally I have to SEE the person, who is talking to me in English.

PLEASE READ MY RATING SYSTEM!!!

To my ratings:


5* - very very good
it's like an A+

4* - very good and will be often re-listening
it's like an A

3* - it's more then a one-time-listening, but not more then twice a year.
it's like a B

Pride & Protection

When Del agrees to help his brother open a new business he never imagines that he would find someone like Taylor, especially in such a small town. It almost seems like fate has something in store for the two as they continue to be at the same place and times. Del begins to wonder if there is more to officer Taylor than what he shows the world. The two are more than surprised to see each other in Atlanta. Secrets cannot be denied and the two begin a tentative friendship but soon emotions begin to erupt and misunderstandings may end something that has just begun. Can Taylor step out of the closet and find the strength to go after what he truly wants?

This is a sweet and sexy story that gives readers a wonderful rollercoaster ride of emotions. Del is a good man and will not back down for anyone but he is willing to give Taylor what he needs without drawing attention to them. Taylor is a young man struggling to deal with so much hate and bigotry but with Del's help he can find safety and love for the first time in his adult life. As the two spend more time together feelings come to the forefront and Taylor must face his fears or forever live in fear. The two make a great couple. They are good together in and out of the bedroom. It was nice to see their relationship build as well as the few others that Taylor finds to have his back and love him no matter what he chooses. Their story moves along at a good pace. It is full of emotions and strong characters. Narrator John Solo does a good job of bringing life to these characters. I quickly found myself lost in the story right from the beginning.

Love it so much!!

I love this book when I was reading and now listening to it I fell in love even more. Del and Taylor's story is just something I love so much. They made me happy with how they are with each other. Then John Solo just brings everything to life. I just couldn't stop listening and I fell in love with this story all over again.

Cute coming out story

It was a cute/sweet coming out story. If you done like a lot of drama, but just want fluff, this book is for you. No angst, minimal to no drama.