Some brides get cold feet... I get a hot sheriff and a second chance at finding what real love feels like. When I flee the altar, I have no destination in mind—just an overwhelming need to escape a life that isn't mine. Cedar Falls is supposed to be a temporary stop, a place to catch my breath before figuring out my next move. I never expect to find Sheriff Jake Reynolds, with his kind eyes and two adorable daughters who immediately adopt me into their world. Jake offers me shelter for the night, no questions asked. He doesn't judge my impulsive decision or the mess I've made of my planned life. Instead, he offers understanding, mac and cheese, bedtime stories and a glimpse of what genuine family connection looks like. As I watch Jake with his daughters, a surprising question forms in my what if this accidental detour isn't just an escape, but the beginning of the life I was always meant to find? Protected by the Single Dad Sheriff is a short, sweet, and steamy small town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Curvy Wives of Cedar Falls series.