In the second installment of Sloane Kennedy’s series, titled Salvation (often referred to by the German translation Heilung ), the narrative shifts from the M/M/M dynamic of the first book to a deeply emotional, age-gap M/M romance. This gritty vigilante story explores themes of grief, redemption, and the blurred lines of justice through the eyes of two men connected by a tragic past. Core Premise and Plot
The past resurfaces when he is forced to protect , his late fiancé's younger brother. Now 21 years old and scarred by the same invasion that took his parents, Seth has spent seven years harborng a forbidden love for the man he once drove away with a single, stolen kiss. When a series of new attacks targets Seth, Ronan must step out of the shadows to protect him, forcing both men to confront the deep-seated guilt and attraction they have buried for years. Main Characters Kennedy, Sloane - [The Protectors 02] • Heilung...
: The title Heilung (Healing) reflects the central emotional arc: Seth seeing past Ronan's darkness to find the man he once loved, while Ronan finds "salvation" in Seth's unwavering devotion. In the second installment of Sloane Kennedy’s series,
Sloane Kennedy's Protectors books in order - Fantastic Fiction Now 21 years old and scarred by the
: The book continues to build the world of the Protectors, showcasing a family of "tortured souls" who support each other through their respective traumas.
: Fragile but resilient, Seth is attempting to take over his father’s shipping empire while still dealing with permanent physical and emotional scars from his youth. Key Themes
The story centers on , a former trauma surgeon whose life was shattered when his fiancé was killed in a brutal home invasion. Devoured by rage, Ronan helped establish an underground group—the Protectors—that targets criminals who have escaped legal justice.