Jessica’s Hero
Heroes of Sleepy Hollow #6
by Gia Cobie
Blurb:
Seventeen years ago, I made a terrible mistake.
One I never imagined could have such horrible consequences.
But I thought—I hoped—that time would bring forgiveness. That people would realize I was just a foolish girl back then and not the responsible woman I’ve become.
I was wrong. Instead, I can’t go a day without someone in town reminding me of what a bad person I am. I can’t avoid the judging looks and whispered insults and insinuations that I’d be better off if I’d just leave Sleepy Hollow for good.
Except I can’t. And I don’t want to. Not when Sleepy Hollow is the only place that’s ever felt like home. But when the threats turn dangerous, I know it’s time to ask for help. The only problem? No one believes me.
It all started when I found Jess crying in her car outside the police station.
I couldn’t believe it when she told me she’d been turned away by the very department I work for. And worse yet, she wasn’t even surprised by it.
At first, it seems like someone’s trying to scare Jess out of town. Then it becomes clear their intentions are much more sinister, and the threats against her keep escalating.
I don’t care what other people in town say about her. All I care about is that Jess needs me.
As a police officer, it’s my job to protect. But when it comes to Jess, it’s so much more than a job. It’s protecting the woman I’m falling in love with.
Jessica’s Hero is a small-town romantic suspense with a protective police officer hero, a wounded heroine in search of redemption, action and danger, forced proximity, thrilling twists, and plenty of sweet and steamy moments. Can be read as a standalone novel.
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*****
Review:
Kane is pretty much perfect (which may be annoying to some) as a boyfriend – sweet and supportive. He is a bit of a love bomber and can be a bit pushy as well as fretful about how he’s received but he means well. He works hard to lift Jessica up and help her find confidence in herself again.
Even tho we get Kane’s perspective, it really felt like Jessica’s story and I felt so bad for her. People can be small minded and hold on to things for a long time (although I am surprised that no one stepped up for her before Kane). I can also understand why she would feel self-conscious and anxious. Between her school mates & an absolutely awful man, it’s really hard to let some of that go but with Kane’s help she starts to see herself as strong and beautiful.
I enjoyed the suspense element of the story. The culprit was a surprise to me but it wasn’t totally out of left field, which can easily happen when an author tries to surprise readers. I was satisfied with how things are wrapped up, both with the romance and the mystery.
*****
Author Info:
Gia Cobie is an award winning author living in upstate New York with her husband and small zoo of animals. She loves writing about protective heroes and the strong women they fall in love with.
In her spare time (when she has any!), Gia enjoys reading and spending time in the Adirondacks, and also has a weakness for reality romance shows, wine, and buying way too many books!
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