In Chicago, Eden's life takes a perilous turn when she discovers her father's sinister deal to marry her off to a heartless Bratva kingpin. Desperate for escape, she finds unexpected allies in her cousin and uncle and those they work with, who whisk her away from the clutches of the Russian mafia.

But freedom comes with its own dangers. In a twist of fate, Eden crosses paths with Lachlan O'Donovan, the enigmatic underboss of the O'Donovan Family.

Drawn to his brooding charm and fierce loyalty, she soon realizes that Lachlan is not just a criminal, but a man willing to risk everything to keep her safe. As their forbidden attraction ignites, Eden and Lachlan navigate the treacherous underworld, where betrayal lurks around every corner.

But with enemies closing in and danger mounting, they must confront their pasts and fight for a future together. Protecting His Queen is Book 1 in the O'Donovan Series, and the 1st book of the Eden and Lachlan Duet.

Eden and Lachlan's story concludes in Saving Her King. Slow burn, some spice.

Setting the landscape for the world of the O'Donovan Family. .