Maurice

Name: Maurice
Rating: 4.285714149475098 (7 reviews)

Elle James

Feb 2026 · Bayou Brotherhood Protectors Book 9 · Elle James

7 reviews

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A priceless secret, a dash of danger, a recipe for trouble...

Pastry chef Amelie Aubert never imagined her time in Paris would follow her home. Years ago, she worked under a legendary chef whose family was rumored to know the fate of priceless artwork hidden during World War II. After his sudden death, dangerous people believe she now holds those secrets — and they’re willing to kill for them.

A protector with scars as deep as his secrets.

Maurice Boucher, a former Navy SEAL medically discharged after injuries ended his career and left him scarred inside and out, is determined to protect her. But as the hunt closes in and desire ignites, Maurice and Amelie must confront the shadows of their pasts — and outwit enemies who will stop at nothing to claim a fortune lost to history.

A priceless secret, a dash of danger, a recipe for trouble... Pastry chef Amelie Aubert never imagined her time in Paris would follow her home. Years ago, she worked under a legendary chef whose family was rumored to know the fate of priceless artwork hidden during World War II. After his sudden...

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7 reviews

Moon Fox

February 17, 2026

Romance and suspense are a potent and powerful combination that fuels Amelie and Maurice's story. Excitement, intrigue, drama, action, twists, feelings, heart and spice form a strong base for these characters to build off of as they give you plenty of thrills while also making your heart ache.

Jennie Fortna

February 17, 2026

Maurice is book9 in the Bayou Brotherhood Protectors series by Elle James and another well written book! Amelie is back home from Paris and now owns the town bakery. Out for the evening with friends she meets Maurice, her car breaks down, he takes her home and they discover the bakery and her apartment have been trashed…what happens next is clues from her deceased Paris chef mentor, his son Luis, and the possible discovery of the treasured arts hidden since World War II. Suspense, figuring out

About the author

ELLE JAMES is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of books including military heroes, cowboys, and intrigues that keep her readers on the edges of their seats. When she’s not at her computer, she’s gardening, traveling, playing with her dogs, Bandit & Charli, and dreaming up new stories. Learn more about Elle James at www.ellejames.com

ELLE JAMES is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of books including military heroes, cowboys, and intrigues that keep her readers on the edges of their seats. When she’s not at her computer, she’s gardening, traveling, playing with her dogs, Bandit & Charli, and dreaming up new sto...

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