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More Than Protect You: A More Than Words Novella (1001 Dark Nights) Kindle Edition

by Shayla Black (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 354 ratings
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shayla Black comes a new story in her More Than Words series…

Can I keep the gorgeous, gun-shy single mother safe—and prove I’m the man for her?

I’m Tanner Kirk—Certified firearms instructor and mixed martial arts enthusiast. When I filed for divorce at the end of an empty marriage, all I wanted was a vacation in paradise, not another woman in my life. But how can I possibly say no to Amanda Lund, a young single mom desperate to learn self-defense? Or refuse the banked desire on the guarded beauty’s face?

I can’t.

So I seduce Mandy until we’re burning up the sheets…and soon find my heart entangled with her bruised and battered one. But when a nemesis from her past tries to destroy our future by unearthing my secret, will she understand and forgive me—or give up on us forever?

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
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REED FAMILY RECKONING
Angsty, emotional contemporary romance

The suggested reading order for the Reed Family Reckoning series:

More Than Want You (Maxon & Keeley)
More Than Need You (Griff & Britta)
More Than Love You (Harlow & Noah)
More Than Crave You (Evan & Nia)
More Than Tempt You (Bethany & Clint)
More Than Pleasure You (Stephen & Skye)
More Than Dare You (Trace & Masey)
More Than Protect You (Amanda & Tanner)
More Than Possess You (A Hope Series crossover) (Echo & Hayes)
More Than Hate You (Sebastian & Sloan)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07ZYJD1HK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 1001 Dark Nights Press (October 6, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
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  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1970077921
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Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than ninety contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances. Her books have sold millions of copies and been published in a dozen languages.

As an only child, Shayla occupied herself by daydreaming, much to the chagrin of her teachers. In college, she found her love for reading and started pursuing a publishing career. Though she graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising and embarked on a stint in corporate America, her heart was with her stories and characters, so she left her pantyhose and power suits behind.

Shayla currently lives in North Texas with her wonderfully supportive husband, her daughter, and two spoiled tabbies. In her “free” time, she enjoys reality TV, gaming, and listening to an eclectic blend of music.

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Customers love the story's heat and romance pacing, with one describing it as an insta-love story at its finest. Moreover, the characters are amazing, and one customer particularly appreciates the relationship between Tanner and Mandy. Additionally, customers find the book engaging, with one noting how they connected easily with both Amanda and Tanner, while another mentions it's a great way to jump into the series.

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17 customers mention "Story quality"15 positive2 negative

Customers love the story of this book, describing it as packed with heat and suspense, with a nicely paced romance.

"...She then surrounds them with interesting stories filled with emotional highs and lows, some conflict, suspense and lots of sizzling steaminess...." Read more

"...Then the story gets hot! The story is an easy read and because the length is short, it was a particularly enjoyable short read...." Read more

"I loved the story I'm excited for more by this author. Off to decide my next book now. Shayla is must to read" Read more

"...ever after in paradise, learning to trust each other, a continuation of an amazing series, Dana Zamora" Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting that Shayla creates unique characters, while another enjoys the relationship between Tanner and Mandy.

"...Every character Shayla creates is unique and you easily become invested...." Read more

"...However, characters from the series make appearances, and reading in order gives a fuller understanding of the whole storyline...." Read more

"...This is an insta-love story at it's finest, we have likable characters, awesome chemistry, and a suspenseful story to keep us wondering whodunit?..." Read more

"I just love everything about this series. The characters are like friends I can't wait to see again...." Read more

4 customers mention "Relationship building"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the relationship building in the book, with one mentioning how they connected easily with both Amanda and Tanner.

"...: For such a short story, this packs a lot of character and relationship building in...." Read more

"...for each other both coming from bad relationships but they are great together. Plus getting to see Harlow and Noah again is always good...." Read more

"...I connected easily with both Amanda and Tanner, probably more so with Amanda, only because I know what that first crush feels like and I understood..." Read more

"...they come from very different backgrounds, these two are a wonderful pairing even after only knowing each other for a short time." Read more

3 customers mention "Interest"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it's a great way to jump into the story.

"...Every character Shayla creates is unique and you easily become invested...." Read more

"...addition of the 1,001 DARK NIGHTS novellas gives new readers a great way to jump in and see what all the fun is about, while giving lovers of the..." Read more

"...This book keeps your attention. Loved it" Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read, with one customer noting it is clear and straightforward.

"...Then the story gets hot! The story is an easy read and because the length is short, it was a particularly enjoyable short read...." Read more

"...It was a quick and easy read. I always enjoy the HEA ending." Read more

"...Black, this series revolves around the Reed family and is best read in order of release...." Read more

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  • Tena
    5.0 out of 5 stars 😀
    Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2025
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    I loved the story I'm excited for more by this author. Off to decide my next book now. Shayla is must to read
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  • Sheila M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Visit with Characters from the Series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
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    FINAL DECISION: For such a short story, this packs a lot of character and relationship building in. I enjoyed this very much as Tanner and Mandy have an instant attraction, but takes time for them to get to know one another. Much of the story is told in a quick fashion, but I liked these two together.

    THE STORY: Readers of the series know about Barclay Reed, the father of several main characters in the series. Barclay Reed managed to father various illegitimate children by taking advantage of women in his employ. Amanda Lund is the daughter of one of Barclay's friend and is also the father of her one-year-old son. Even though Barclay is dead, his legacy lives on as someone is threatening Mandy. Enter Tanner Kirk, who agrees to be her bodyguard.

    OPINION: I enjoyed this story, perhaps because it feels like a landing spot for the series meaning that we get to see all the couples and get updates. I enjoyed the relationship between Tanner and Mandy. The whole situation between them is not really complicated even though Amanda has a difficult past. Everything seems clear and straightforward so I am happy to just get to concentrate on all the character relationships.

    I just really liked Tanner and Amanda who both are people who have made mistakes and are interested in moving forward together. I liked their conversations which seemed mature and designed to really understand one another.  I thought their romance was nicely paced, giving them time to get to know one another. Then the story gets hot!

    The story is an easy read and because the length is short, it was a particularly enjoyable short read.

    WORTH MENTIONING: This is a novella-length story with a nice bunch of updates about the couples so far in the series.

    CONNECTED BOOKS: MORE THAN PROTECT YOU is book 6.5 in the More Than Words series. The romance here is self-contained and this can certainly be read as a standalone. However, characters from the series make appearances, and reading in order gives a fuller understanding of the whole storyline.

    STAR RATING: I give this book 4 stars.
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  • Mel M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everything We Hoped For
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020
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    Another foray into Shayla Black's More Than Words world, More Than Protect You is everything we hoped for. Every character Shayla creates is unique and you easily become invested. She then surrounds them with interesting stories filled with emotional highs and lows, some conflict, suspense and lots of sizzling steaminess.

    Tanner Kirk is at a crossroads in his life; ending a marriage, moving and trying to start a new business. When called upon to provide security for Amanda Lund his protective instincts kick in immediately. Amanda is yet another victim caught up in the horror tale of Barclay Reed and her life is being threatened. Amanda owns her part in her sordid relationship with Reed but never imagined that it would put her and her son in danger. She and Tanner have instant chemistry and attraction but acting on it is another matter.
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  • Dana Zamora
    5.0 out of 5 stars Paradise
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021
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    Finding happy ever after in the paradise of Maui was not what Tanner was looking for when he agreed to protect Amanda and her baby Oliver, the combustible chemistry explodes with just one look between them, neither wanting a relationship with past histories, Amanda has trust issues and her family tries to but in and take over her life, Tanner and Amanda will get their happily ever after in paradise, learning to trust each other, a continuation of an amazing series, Dana Zamora
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  • Sandra
    3.0 out of 5 stars it was okay
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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    It was okay. A bit corny and boring. I am not a big insta love fan so this book did not capture and maintain my interest. It was a quick and easy read. I always enjoy the HEA ending.
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  • Kerchenski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020
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    Amanda and Tanner is the story I didn’t realize I wanted. The two of them are not looking for each other both coming from bad relationships but they are great together. Plus getting to see Harlow and Noah again is always good. Seeing Amanda become stronger and believe in herself and fixing some relationships is always good. Shayla Black always keeps you wanting more. I love this series and can’t wait for the next book in this series.
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  • Nadine Bookaholic [Nadine's Obsessed with Books]
    4.0 out of 5 stars Insta-Love at it's finest!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020
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    MORE THAN PROTECT YOU is a novella in the MORE THAN WORDS series by Shayla Black, this series revolves around the Reed family and is best read in order of release. The addition of the 1,001 DARK NIGHTS novellas gives new readers a great way to jump in and see what all the fun is about, while giving lovers of the series additional couples that may not have otherwise gotten their own stories.

    Amanda is a single mom with a stalker after her so she flees her home in California to stay with family in Hawaii but somehow the stalker finds her so now it's time to call in a bodyguard because there is no way this momma bear is going to let anything happen to her son.

    Tanner is a new resident of Hawaii, after his failed marriage Tanner wanted to go somewhere and start over and the beautiful island called to him.

    When Tanner and Amanda meet for the first time it's as if they are both electrified because the chemistry is so intense there is no backing away from it. This is an insta-love story at it's finest, we have likable characters, awesome chemistry, and a suspenseful story to keep us wondering whodunit? while needing a bottle of water to cool off.

    This was a nice addition to the series if you have been reading it and if you haven't this is a great way to be introduced to it, so I would recommend grabbing a copy today.

    Happy Reading!!!
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  • Darlene M Lieske
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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    I just love everything about this series. The characters are like friends I can't wait to see again. This was a quick fast fall I to love between two amazing characters. You won't be disappointed.
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