Rex McCree, an ex-military soldier and best friend to a girl's father, promises to protect her following her father's death.
The story is designed to be a quick read with no Other Man/Other Woman (OM/OW) drama or cliffhangers. Guardian Daddy by Lena Little
The relationship shifts from a protective, "guardian" dynamic into a passionate romance as they grow closer, causing Rex to transition from a protector to wanting to claim the protagonist. Characters: Rex McCree, an ex-military soldier and best friend