Tuff Enough: A Steamy Private Security Friends-to-Lovers Romance

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE • PROTECTIVE HERO • NEIGHBORS TO LOVERS

A Heart-Stopping Romance About Danger, Protection, and Love Worth Fighting For

Some neighbors borrow sugar. Others save your life...

Retired from the military, private security operative Jason "Tuff" Tanner craves action on the job and peace at home. But when his new neighbor becomes someone's target, his quiet world explodes—along with feelings he's never felt for any woman.

Animal Control Officer Concetta "Chet" Suarez thought her biggest worry was rescuing strays. Now someone wants her dead, and the protective man next door might be her only salvation—and the love she never saw coming.

The threats are escalating. The attraction is undeniable. And time is running out.

She's in the crosshairs, and his heart's on the line—will he lose her before he gets the chance to make her his?

🔥 TROPES 🔥

💫 Neighbors to Lovers

🖤 Military/Security Operative Hero

💪 Strong Heroine in Danger

👑 Alpha Protector

💔 Stalker Suspense

👮🏽‍♀️ Animal Control Officer 

⭐ Forced Proximity

🌶️ Spicy Romance

💕 Hero's Emotional Awakening

🐕 Adorable Rescue Dog

💖 Life-or-Death Stakes

🔥 Undeniable Chemistry

Perfect for fans of Susan Stoker, Maya Banks, and Cristin Harber—readers who crave protective alpha heroes, relatable heroines, and BookTok-worthy romantic suspense that delivers both steam and thrills.

If you love alpha protectors, neighbors to lovers, and romantic suspense where love conquers danger, then one-click this addictive thriller now!

***The Blackhawk Security series is a spinoff of Samantha Cole's popular Trident Security series.