Protective Beast by Olivia T. Turner is a short, steamy centered on a high school student seeking protection from her bullies . It follows the author's signature "Over The Top" (OTT) style, featuring a possessive alpha male and an innocent heroine. The Story
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
Reviewers from Romance.io and The StoryGraph generally view the book as a "fun, quickie" ideal for fans of OTT romance, though some critiqued the character depth.
Readers loved seeing "The Beast" sort out Ali’s bullies.
A few readers noted that the storyline takes a backseat to the steam once the couple gets together. Community Perspectives