Damaged Goods by April Wilson

When martial arts expert Liam McIntyre spies a vulnerable young woman working the streets of Chicago, his chivalrous nature kicks in. She shouldn’t be there, doing what she’s doing. So, like any hero, he steps in. He pays to keep her off the streets for the night so they can talk. He learns who she is, what brought her to this point in her life, and what her dreams are. By the end of the evening, he vows to make her dreams come true, no matter the risks he faces.

Damaged Goods is book 2 in the McIntyre Security Protector romance series. It’s an emotional, slow burn romance featuring an interracial couple and all the feels. Tissues required. No cheating, and a well-earned HEA is guaranteed. This book can be read standalone, but it will be enjoyed far more if you’ve read book 1 in the series, Finding Layla.