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Protected by the Hunter

Xarc'n Warriors, Book 8

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Protected by the Hunter

By: Lynnea Lee
Narrated by: Keira Stevens, Troy Duran
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ZEC’K

Siobhan’s scent calls me to claim her, but I tell her the same lie I tell everyone else: I’m not interested in a mate. I focus on her delicious creations instead, even though she’s the one I truly crave.

I try to stay away, but I cannot. Everything draws me to her, and when I learn of her quest to find her sister, my mouth offers to help before my brain can stop it.

I’m a failed hunter, not worthy of a mate, and every moment alone with the tempting female tests my control. She thinks of me as her protector, but if she knew the thoughts I have about her, she’d run the other way.

SIOBHAN

Everyone is happily settling down in our post-apocalyptic fortress. But I can’t rest yet; I have to get to my sister. It was my last promise to her before communications went dark. Problem is, she lives across the country, and there are miles of bug-filled America between us.

When Zec’k, the sexy hunter who delivers and trades for supplies with our little colony, offers to help, I jump on the opportunity. It’s supposed to be an easy trip, but everything that could go wrong does. And now, I’m not sure I’ll survive this mission without falling for my Xarc’n guide.

©2022 Lynnea Lee (P)2022 Lynnea Lee First Contact Post-Apocalyptic Romance Science Fiction Fiction

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This audiobook was best in the series. Full of emotions and action. The narrators were great. My favorite of all you must pick it up!

Loved it

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The following ratings are out of 5:
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Romance: 💚🖤💙❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏🌎
Character development: ☺️😉😀😘

The heroine: Siobhan - When the alien insects first arrived on Earth, Siobhan and her sisters were on opposite sides of the country. Since the bugs destroyed so much of the technology, communication and transportation methods, they were stuck. Though Siobhan wants nothing more than to find her sister.

The Hero: Zec’k - he was a Xarc’n warrior but after a bad injury he quit to work for the hunters as someone who delivers food and supplies to the other warriors. Him and others that have been injured or have become older work in supply production and procurement on each of the planets they go to. They source local foods to make their high protein nutrition bars as well as weapons, translators and other products the hunters need to get the job done.

The Story: Siobhan has been attracted to Zec’k since she first saw him, but she knows that he is not one of the Xarc’n hunters that is looking for a mate. She knows he doesn’t want one, though she is still drawn to him and watches him whenever he comes to the compound where she has been living. On the other hand, Zec’k has also been drawn to Siobhan. Though he thinks he failed as a hunter and no human woman would want him as a mate.

Like the rest of the series, this book was told in dual points of view via dual narration. Troy Duran and Keira Stevens do the narration and both of them have pleasing voices which I have enjoyed throughout this series. I love the bugpocalypse plot and the storylines in each book. Each book having its own romance and different stories but all taking place in this dystopian world.

I liked these characters, both want something different than to just hunt and kill the scourge. They were both interesting characters with depth and I liked the storyline that they went to another place to look for the sister and encountered different problems than in some of the other books.

Alien road trip!

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Good story, I like how they branch out! Still enjoying both narrators and story arc!

Enjoyed it!

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I really liked this story. It was entertaining and enjoyable with a couple of exceptions. The characters were interesting and likable for the most part. There was some drama, angst, and violence. I enjoyed the bad guys (and bugs!) getting what they deserved.
The people at the compound were fun and definitely like family. Siobhan and Zec’k had been dancing around each other for awhile but Zec’k said that he wasn’t looking for a mate. Siobhan was attracted to Zec’k but she had kept that to herself. When Zec’k offered to help Siobhan with a favor it made them spend time together in a small area which gave them a chance to get to know each other better. I loved their happily ever after. I recommend reading this book.

Listening to the audiobook was very pleasurable as well. The narrators did a great job bringing the characters and the story to life. I recommend listening to the audiobook.

Even if you aren't looking, fate may find your one

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This was another thoroughly enjoyable addition to the Xarc’n Warriors series. The story strikes a satisfying balance between action, emotional growth, and romance, with both main characters bringing something fresh and relatable to the mix. As always, Troy Duran and Keira Stevens deliver strong, consistent performances that help bring the characters and their story to life.

Zec’k is a character with depth—his quiet struggle with survival guilt adds weight to the story without overwhelming it. Siobhan’s presence and support help him begin to process what he’s been carrying. Her support and determination make her a great character in her own right.

Her search for her sister adds an emotional layer, and I appreciated the way she approached both her mission and her relationships—with a sense of care but also practicality. The cooking theme was a light backdrop, but not a focus for me—it simply gave the characters an excuse to cross paths and start connecting.

The pacing felt right, and the world-building continues to expand naturally, adding new details without shifting focus from the romance. Their dynamic was believable and well-balanced, with a mix of warmth, tension, and more serious moments.

A well-rounded story and another solid entry in a consistently strong series.

Helping Him Heal

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Zec’k is a Xarc’n warrior who was wounded severely and now delivers goods all over the country to other warriors. Siobhan has a crush on him for some time. When Zec’k promises Siobhan to take her to her sister they face several dangerous adventures during their quest. Zec’k is attracted to Siobhan, but he thinks he’s not worthy of a mate.
I loved their story, it was adventurous, funny and sometimes hot. Sometimes dangerous, but the battle is not always with enemies. Zec’k also has an internal battle to win.
The book is well written, and bery entertaining! I am a fan of this author and I definitely recommend reading this and her other series. I can also absolutely recommend listening to the audiobooks. Both narrators did an amazing job to bring this book to life. Very enjoyable!!

Zec’k and Siobhan’s story

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So glad there’s going to be a spin off, can’t wait to see where it goes.

Really good finale

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