Elaine Gonzales’ Protector is a sizzling romance with plenty of sass and suspense. Veronica is 89 years old, but she has a condition that allows her to stop aging when she turns thirty. She isn’t the only one with this condition, either. There are others, in a secret society of Clans, who all have this amazing secret. They stick together and Veronica would do anything for the Clans’ survival. Jude was a member of Veronica’s previous life, but he left the Clans’ protection. When Jude shows back up in Veronica’s life, her loyalty is tested. Because how can she remain faithful to the Clans and be with a man like Jude who turned his back on those like him? But their attraction is undeniable and Veronica finds herself falling in love with Jude. Can she love Jude and remain loyal to her Clans at the same time? With so much paranoia growing around the Clans, is it possible to fully trust Jude?

I liked Protector a lot. It was a very fun and sizzling read. The romance between Veronica and Jude is exciting and tense. Elaine Gonzales does a nice job of making you understand the difficulty that Veronica is going through as she tries to decide what to do with these two opposing forces in her life. I thought Veronica’s emotions were really well-written and I felt connected to her character. I liked the premise of this story, too, and found the supernatural aspect very interesting.

Protector by Elaine Gonzales is a romantic fiction book with a very unique twist. The story follows a woman named Veronica Farrell who, at first glance, is a young (30-something) successful American businesswoman enjoying a vibrant London lifestyle. But in actuality, she is an 89-year-old woman (who stopped physically aging at 30 years old) and belongs to a top secret clan society. Veronica is extremely dedicated to the clan (it's been her life's work) and will do anything to protect them. Things take an interesting turn when Veronica finds love, and her entire life and clan devotion are tested when she must make a very important and life-altering decision. Will she continue on her path, embracing her life's work with the clan, or will she finally choose herself and embrace love with a dashing ex-clan's man?

I found Protector to be a very entertaining read. Veronica was a very complex and multi-layered protagonist. She had given her entire life to this one cause and when she's forced to make a decision regarding her future, it really rattles her and makes her question everything. The author does a nice job laying out clues and keeping the mystery and suspense going throughout the entire story. I could not wait to find out what happened and what Veronica would choose. I would recommend Protector by Elaine Gonzales to all fans of mystery, suspense, action and romance genres. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.