Savior By Julia Sykes — Ruthless

: Raul’s obsession with Marisol drives his protective and dominant behavior.

: Reviewers from Amazon note this as a primary trope, where the hero's connection to the heroine restrains his darker impulses. Ruthless Savior by Julia Sykes

: A possessive, protective antihero and cartel enforcer. He is described as a "ruthless man" who uses his darkness to protect what he considers his. : Raul’s obsession with Marisol drives his protective

The story centers on , a ruthless cartel enforcer, and Marisol , a woman who was previously a maid for the Ronaldo cartel. Raul has become obsessively protective of Marisol, guarding her from other vicious men in the cartel—and from himself—under a promise to his boss that no one would touch her. He is described as a "ruthless man" who

: The book holds approximately a 4.2-star rating on Goodreads .

: A "pretty, fragile" woman dealing with past trauma. Despite her sweet and pure nature, she is defiant and attempts to escape her life in the cartel. Themes & Tropes

: Both characters deal with "deep-rooted hurt" and previous abusive relationships. Reader Reception