The Protector by Elin Peer (Details)
Book Title: The Protector
Book Author: Elin Peer
Series: Men of the North
Date Published: July 6, 2017
ISBN: 978-1548375638
Number Of Pages: 327
My Rating: ★★★★
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Summary of The Men of the North Series:
400 years into our future, the majority of the world is known as the Motherlands and women rule. They outnumber men 14-to-1 and society is based on the principals of fairness. The five golden rules are: no killing, no greed, no borders (except one), no pollution, and equality for all.
'An individual serves the community so the community can support the individual.' -Christina Sanders in The Protector Click To TweetIn the Northlands, however, men outnumber women 100,000-to-1. These “Nmen” believe that they are superior to all women and see them as nothing but property. It is forbidden for anyone to cross the border separating the Motherland and the Northlands.
'The Northlands was a wild and primitive place and ...the Nmen were the black sheep of the human race. No one expected them to be as technologically evolved or as enlightened as us.' -from The Protector by Elin Peer Click To TweetThe Protector (Summary)
Christina Sanders is an archaeologist in the year 2437. When a job to excavate an old college in the Northlands opens up, she jumps at the chance for this once in a lifetime opportunity to study history. The only problem is that she’ll be in the company of Nmen, the brutal men she has been warned about all of her life.
Alexander Boulder is assigned as Christina’s protector and must spend all of his time making sure that she is safe during her time in the Northlands. It is no surprise that Boulder does not want this job since he’s been warned his whole life about the castrating witches of the Motherland.
There’s no meet-cute here, the two immediately clash as their differences are obvious. Christina is immediately afraid of the size and vulgarity of the barbarian in front of her. Boulder immediately realizes that the feminist in his care isn’t going to accept a single thing about living in the north.
The Protector (Book Review)
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I think the author, Elin Peer, did a wonderful job building two completely different worlds. She clearly expressed the different views of highly masculinism vs highly feminism societies and their ways of thinking.
Both characters got on my nerves at times with their inability to compromise, but that was one of the main points of the story. It was clear how differently they were raised. I really enjoyed watching the characters start to understand each other more and more throughout the book.
I also enjoyed the chemistry between the two. The sex scenes weren’t super steamy, but both Christina and Boulder were fairly innocent.
The Protector (Audiobook Review)
I listened to this on Audible as a free book included in the Audible Romance Package.
Noelle Bridges (Christina) and John Masterson (Boulder) both did an amazing job with this book.
My passion for reading began at a young age and has never stopped. Bookstores and libraries always feel like a home away from home and I’ve been known to stare at a beautiful bookcase far longer than most.
I enjoy books in all of their formats and thank whoever created audiobooks since it’s the only way I’m able to get chores done. Having said that, nothing comes close to the feel of an actual book in my hands as I read.
Hi Renee,
After reading your synopsis and review of ‘The Protector’, I’m curious about this book. I’d like to know more of this fictional world where women rule.
Thank you very much for sharing this with us all!
Sincerely,
Norma
http://normalinnet.com
I’ve got to say that I did pick up this book because the idea of women ruling the world seemed like an interesting read. I don’t want to give too much away, but…
The whole world (except the areas of Canada and Alaska) is ruled by a group of women leaders. Men are not allowed to be in positions of power because the “toxic masculinity” of men in power is what started the war that almost ended the world. Everyone is polite. There is no crime, no foul language, and people greet each other with politeness and respect.
I really liked how the author created a world of powerful females. Let me know what you think if you read it 🙂
This sounds fascinating! I’m not really for either way… I like compromise myself but I like the idea of them clashing. Thanks for mentioning the sex scenes, I like to know about those in advance. I’ll have to think about trying this book! Thanks for sharing Renee!! ❤️
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I feel the same way. I actually thought I’d dislike reading about a one-sided society like that, but the author did a good job to mix both together.
Thank you for mentioning that you like hearing about the sex scenes in advance. I actually debated whether or not I should mention sex at all. 🙂