Ali Bardot is a high school senior whose life has become a "living hell" after she wrote an article criticizing the school's football funding. To stop the relentless bullying from the football team, she seeks out her cousin, former football legend Collin Sullivan, for protection. Instead, she encounters his best friend, , a former outside linebacker whose career ended after a car accident. Elijah is instantly obsessed with Ali and takes it upon himself to "go on the offense" against her bullies. Key Tropes & Themes
“OMG! I loved this book. The mix between the football and protector did it for me. Elijah was such a bad boy but in the best way possible.” The StoryGraph Protective Beast by Olivia T. Turner
The novella is approximately 81 pages , making it a quick afternoon read. Ali Bardot is a high school senior whose
Elijah is portrayed as a dominant, protective hero who is ready to "claim" Ali the moment they meet. Elijah is instantly obsessed with Ali and takes
The plot heavily focuses on Elijah dealing with the football team members who torment Ali.
Like most of Turner's work, it is a "safe" read with no cheating and a guaranteed happy ending. Reader Consensus