Celebrating her birthday with friends on a luxury cruise ship, a young heiress is looking for a little romance on the high seas. Instead, she's confronted by kidnappers and assassins. Kasey's birthday celebration cruise was supposed to be ten days of sun, sea, and fun with her friends. That is until her uncle insists she takes her bodyguard along. Although her bodyguard, Hunter, is undeniably handsome, he's a little rough around the edges. When her uncle's enemies exact their revenge on Kasey, the cruise turns into a nightmare. If they want to survive, they have to trust Hunter. But, sometimes, the enemy is not who you think.

"Protect and Serve" is a romantic thriller containing some scenes of violence, mild gore, moderate foul language, and intense sexual situations. Holly Copella books do not contain graphic sex scenes.