title: Protecting His Mate
author: Reynolds, E.A.
description: Dr. Bronte was brought into Whispering Willow to counsel the victims of abuse. He was enjoying his job, but Bronte missed the male companionship he could get so easily at home. Hungry for affection, he's hoping to turn his fantasy of being with security enforcer Cotter into a delicious reality. Cotter is an enforcer for a pride that's recovering from turmoil and whose gays are still wary of coming out. Cotter is no different. He is not willing to take unnecessary chances, but Bronte challenges his sexual fortitude at every turn. One kiss makes it impossible for Cotter to even look at Bronte without getting turned on. Then the murder of innocents puts Bronte's life in peril and Cotter is forced to protect Bronte in close quarters. As the danger heats up around them, the chemistry between them becomes electric. Cotter tries harder to fight it, but Bronte isn't exactly the kind of man he can resist.