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This Hero For Hire
He's more than her protector…
Being a cop in a small Georgia town is a pretty peaceful job, and one that Boone Braddock takes pride in. Babysitting the governor's daughter, however, isn't Boone's idea of police duty. Especially when it's Susannah Rhodes, who has an impulsive streak a mile wide.
Boone was Susannah's crush in high school. He's still unmistakably handsome. Worse yet, it's impossible to keep anything from him—like the real reason she's returned home. And it's more impossible still to keep her distance. Because a long time ago, the two had shared something special. Something that was never finished….
Being a cop in a small Georgia town is a pretty peaceful job, and one that Boone Braddock takes pride in. Babysitting the governor's daughter, however, isn't Boone's idea of police duty. Especially when it's Susannah Rhodes, who has an impulsive streak a mile wide.
Boone was Susannah's crush in high school. He's still unmistakably handsome. Worse yet, it's impossible to keep anything from him—like the real reason she's returned home. And it's more impossible still to keep her distance. Because a long time ago, the two had shared something special. Something that was never finished….
384 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
About the author
Cynthia Thomason
72 books53 followersI'm Cynthia Thomason, and I'm a romantic. To me, romance means love between people as well as finding romance in places, such as waterfalls, lighthouses, beaches, or wherever else your soul connects with the wider universe.. I have written 39 romance novels for Harlequin and Kensington. But I am currently proud to announce, BACKDROP DEAD, my FIRST COZY HISTORICAL MYSTERY, set on a showboat in 1898. I guess I'll add showboats to my list of romantic places.
I was raised in Ohio. I taught high school English, ran my own auction house, and wrote books. I have experienced a great love, but lost my husband a few years ago to cancer. But he's still around. I can feel him.
I have won the HOLT Medallion Award, the Golden Quill and Readers' Choice Awards and I've been nominated several times for the prestigious Maggie Award. I'm proud of those awards, but as the saying goes, "That and five dollars will get you in the door of Starbucks." I love to write about America's small towns, similar to the one where I grew up in Summit County, Ohio. I have one son, also a writer. My favorite place to spend an afternoon is the mountains of North Carolina, but I haven't been to Ireland yet. My motto as I grow older and wiser is "never stop learning." After several lessons, I am now playing the guitar and I love it.
I was raised in Ohio. I taught high school English, ran my own auction house, and wrote books. I have experienced a great love, but lost my husband a few years ago to cancer. But he's still around. I can feel him.
I have won the HOLT Medallion Award, the Golden Quill and Readers' Choice Awards and I've been nominated several times for the prestigious Maggie Award. I'm proud of those awards, but as the saying goes, "That and five dollars will get you in the door of Starbucks." I love to write about America's small towns, similar to the one where I grew up in Summit County, Ohio. I have one son, also a writer. My favorite place to spend an afternoon is the mountains of North Carolina, but I haven't been to Ireland yet. My motto as I grow older and wiser is "never stop learning." After several lessons, I am now playing the guitar and I love it.
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November 2, 2014
Boone Braddock is a cop, but he is also a cowboy. He grew up on a his grandfathers farm and now that he is grown he takes care of the farm. His brother doesn't have as great of fondness for the farm as Boone. Boone likes being a small town cop and was not real happy when the Governor requested that he be his daughters body guard. Boone doesn't have many memories of Suzanne but he does have one, the one where she brought him in the gym equipment room and kissed him then just walked out. It wasn't long after that that her father put her in boarding school, but it's a day he never forgot.
Suzanne is a vegan eating environmentalist of sorts and has a different way of going about getting her points across. The first time Boone runs into her again before his new assignment starts he is arresting her for letting chickens out of their cages. She also doesn't believe she needs a body guard but doesn't mind to much that it's Boone. Her father is running for Governor again and she is going to work on his campaign and while doing so her father wants her safe. Suzanne has an ulterior motive for wanting to come and help with the campaign as it seems she has been corresponding with Boone's Grandfather about a piece of his land she wants to buy. Suzanne is trying to teach others about organic farming and that patch of land will be perfect, then she learns that Jared, Boone's brother might have different plans for it.
The more that Boone and Suzanne are together the closer they get and the danger that Suzanne ends up in has nothing to do with the Governor but with someone she had once trusted.
Boone is a very sweet man who takes his responsibilities seriously whether it's in his work or his family. There are times when he feels torn between wanting to help Suzanne and her organic farming and Jared and his big ideas on what to do with the farm. I have a soft spot for cowboys and cops so a cowboy who is also a cop is one sexy combination!
Suzanne is a spitfire and she has been since she was a teenager. She has also had a crush on Boone since high school, she didn't just kiss him for the fun of it but she was a little disappointed in the outcome. Thankfully her second chance at that kiss goes a little bit better this time around. Suzanne definitely gave me a chuckle or two and I liked her attitude.
Over all, I really enjoyed this one. I am not a huge contemporary romance reader but when I do you can bet there will be a cowboy in most of them. :) It was a fun quick read and as I stated above it was a clean read, I think it really only had like two or three kisses and no sex. So if you like your a bit steamier this one might not be for you, but if you like them clean you should pick this one up.
Suzanne is a vegan eating environmentalist of sorts and has a different way of going about getting her points across. The first time Boone runs into her again before his new assignment starts he is arresting her for letting chickens out of their cages. She also doesn't believe she needs a body guard but doesn't mind to much that it's Boone. Her father is running for Governor again and she is going to work on his campaign and while doing so her father wants her safe. Suzanne has an ulterior motive for wanting to come and help with the campaign as it seems she has been corresponding with Boone's Grandfather about a piece of his land she wants to buy. Suzanne is trying to teach others about organic farming and that patch of land will be perfect, then she learns that Jared, Boone's brother might have different plans for it.
The more that Boone and Suzanne are together the closer they get and the danger that Suzanne ends up in has nothing to do with the Governor but with someone she had once trusted.
Boone is a very sweet man who takes his responsibilities seriously whether it's in his work or his family. There are times when he feels torn between wanting to help Suzanne and her organic farming and Jared and his big ideas on what to do with the farm. I have a soft spot for cowboys and cops so a cowboy who is also a cop is one sexy combination!
Suzanne is a spitfire and she has been since she was a teenager. She has also had a crush on Boone since high school, she didn't just kiss him for the fun of it but she was a little disappointed in the outcome. Thankfully her second chance at that kiss goes a little bit better this time around. Suzanne definitely gave me a chuckle or two and I liked her attitude.
Over all, I really enjoyed this one. I am not a huge contemporary romance reader but when I do you can bet there will be a cowboy in most of them. :) It was a fun quick read and as I stated above it was a clean read, I think it really only had like two or three kisses and no sex. So if you like your a bit steamier this one might not be for you, but if you like them clean you should pick this one up.
May 27, 2015
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I like the idea of a cowboy like sheriff, it just sounds like a hot guy, especially when he is being sent out to protect someone who may be in danger, so I was looking forward to this book. There were some things I enjoyed about the book but there were also quite a few things that just didn’t do it for me.
To start off with Susannah was just annoying to me. I really at no point identified with her as a character and found her to be more annoying then anything else. Yes, I do agree as a character she had good intentions and a good heart, but at the end of the day the way the author wrote her, she ended up just being super preachy to me, and I couldn’t get past it. So she is kind of all about the environment, she want to do organic farming on some of Boone’s family land, and when the book starts she is setting chickens free. It just came off as very preachy and I don’t think it really did much for the story in my opinion.
Boone I liked a lot more than I liked Susannah. He is a good man, he takes care of his responsibilities and he is a small town lawman, I also think he is fairer than most. And personally, he has way more patience for Susannah that I ever would have had, even when there is some family tension about what to do with the family land.
Truth be told I didn’t feel like there was any sizzle between Boone and Susannah, I really didn’t believe that they had any real lasting feelings for each other. I think part of the reason is that the author made a conscious choice not to have any hot and heavy scenes in this book. Overall the whole thing was just kind of a cute PG romance between two adults. I wish the book had pulled me in more, but alas it didn’t. If you enjoy clean and sweet romance books, then I think you might enjoy this book.
I like the idea of a cowboy like sheriff, it just sounds like a hot guy, especially when he is being sent out to protect someone who may be in danger, so I was looking forward to this book. There were some things I enjoyed about the book but there were also quite a few things that just didn’t do it for me.
To start off with Susannah was just annoying to me. I really at no point identified with her as a character and found her to be more annoying then anything else. Yes, I do agree as a character she had good intentions and a good heart, but at the end of the day the way the author wrote her, she ended up just being super preachy to me, and I couldn’t get past it. So she is kind of all about the environment, she want to do organic farming on some of Boone’s family land, and when the book starts she is setting chickens free. It just came off as very preachy and I don’t think it really did much for the story in my opinion.
Boone I liked a lot more than I liked Susannah. He is a good man, he takes care of his responsibilities and he is a small town lawman, I also think he is fairer than most. And personally, he has way more patience for Susannah that I ever would have had, even when there is some family tension about what to do with the family land.
Truth be told I didn’t feel like there was any sizzle between Boone and Susannah, I really didn’t believe that they had any real lasting feelings for each other. I think part of the reason is that the author made a conscious choice not to have any hot and heavy scenes in this book. Overall the whole thing was just kind of a cute PG romance between two adults. I wish the book had pulled me in more, but alas it didn’t. If you enjoy clean and sweet romance books, then I think you might enjoy this book.
September 12, 2014
I love the Harlequin Heartwarming line. I always know what I'm going to get- sweet romances with no surprise sex scenes. For a girl who loves clean romance, I just can't go wrong when I pick up from the Heartwarming line. My thanks to Harlequin for allowing me to read and review these sweet romances for them. (and thanks also to NetGalley for providing an awesome place for publishers and reviewers to link up!)
This Hero for Hire was a great diversion. Sometimes my mind just begs for a mindless romantic escape. I got it with this book. Plus a little added bit of suspense which helped hold my interest through the end.
Boone is a kind and upstanding sort of guy. He takes his job, his land and his family seriously. There are a lot of things to like about Boone. Mostly I admired his patience. He has it in spades.
Susannah is an organic fanatic- trying to convert the world one field at a time. It's funny because I just got through reading a non-fiction book about healthy, organic eating right before I picked this book up. It was just funny to me to read about a fictional character who sounded much like the author of the non-fiction book I just read. Well, I'm pretty sure that Susannah was a mite less bit fanatical. Organic farming and organic eating are definitely picking up in popularity so this book fit right in with that.
If you love clean romance, you should try the Heartwarming line from Harlequin. If you are in the mood for some light, romantic reading with a touch of suspense, this is your book. Especially if you love them cowboys!
This Hero for Hire was a great diversion. Sometimes my mind just begs for a mindless romantic escape. I got it with this book. Plus a little added bit of suspense which helped hold my interest through the end.
Boone is a kind and upstanding sort of guy. He takes his job, his land and his family seriously. There are a lot of things to like about Boone. Mostly I admired his patience. He has it in spades.
Susannah is an organic fanatic- trying to convert the world one field at a time. It's funny because I just got through reading a non-fiction book about healthy, organic eating right before I picked this book up. It was just funny to me to read about a fictional character who sounded much like the author of the non-fiction book I just read. Well, I'm pretty sure that Susannah was a mite less bit fanatical. Organic farming and organic eating are definitely picking up in popularity so this book fit right in with that.
If you love clean romance, you should try the Heartwarming line from Harlequin. If you are in the mood for some light, romantic reading with a touch of suspense, this is your book. Especially if you love them cowboys!
August 26, 2014
4 STARS
This Hero for Hire was good. The topic of organic farming and election are perfect topics right now. This keeps your attention and interest in the story. Has some twists that you don't see coming to soon. It is a clean read. Shorter story but good.
Boone makes a good hero. He is a cop. He does not want to bodyguard the Governor's daughter but can't turn him down. He tries to be fair and a compromise instead of just forcing his decision on everybody.
Susannah Rhodes does get into trouble a lot. She has come home to help her father win another term as Governor. She also has a second part that she wants to keep from her father till after the election. She is not home an hour when she gets into trouble the first time. She cares about animals, and organic gardening.
Governor Rhodes is glad that his daughter wants to come home to help him win. He knows that trouble follows her. He plans on leaving on three week around the state. He decides when his daughter does not want full security at least to have cop keeping her safe and stay with her for three months.
Susannah at 15 had a crush on senior footballer Boone and kissed him that left him stunned.
I liked the book. I wish my garden was as well as Susannah's.
I was given this ebook to read and in return agreed to give honest review of it.
This Hero for Hire was good. The topic of organic farming and election are perfect topics right now. This keeps your attention and interest in the story. Has some twists that you don't see coming to soon. It is a clean read. Shorter story but good.
Boone makes a good hero. He is a cop. He does not want to bodyguard the Governor's daughter but can't turn him down. He tries to be fair and a compromise instead of just forcing his decision on everybody.
Susannah Rhodes does get into trouble a lot. She has come home to help her father win another term as Governor. She also has a second part that she wants to keep from her father till after the election. She is not home an hour when she gets into trouble the first time. She cares about animals, and organic gardening.
Governor Rhodes is glad that his daughter wants to come home to help him win. He knows that trouble follows her. He plans on leaving on three week around the state. He decides when his daughter does not want full security at least to have cop keeping her safe and stay with her for three months.
Susannah at 15 had a crush on senior footballer Boone and kissed him that left him stunned.
I liked the book. I wish my garden was as well as Susannah's.
I was given this ebook to read and in return agreed to give honest review of it.
August 29, 2014
Susannah used to be a handful when she was younger but now shes a responsible adult looking to get past her old image. Her father is running for governor and with that comes enemies, so her father got Boone to watch over her and to keep her from trouble anything that can ruin his election. Susannah was less then thrilled to find that her father pretty much got her a sitter to watch over her but at least he used to be a guy she had a thing for with a nice piece of land. Her life is growing organic food and she must convince Boone to sell her his land so she can working on her career in organic farming.
I enjoyed this simple sweet book. I loved watching the connection between Susannah and Boone and loved that I got the dual point of view. I was going to say I've read many other books like this but the twist in the ending of this book surprised me. With the whole family running for some higher power scale and the handle daughter has to be watched over by some hott guy. Usually it ends up with a forbidden romance kind of thing but never the real reason the guard/cop is there for. So I liked the twist at the ending and overall I like this book was a very enjoyable book. If you are looking for a short book as a sweet escape this book might be for you.
I enjoyed this simple sweet book. I loved watching the connection between Susannah and Boone and loved that I got the dual point of view. I was going to say I've read many other books like this but the twist in the ending of this book surprised me. With the whole family running for some higher power scale and the handle daughter has to be watched over by some hott guy. Usually it ends up with a forbidden romance kind of thing but never the real reason the guard/cop is there for. So I liked the twist at the ending and overall I like this book was a very enjoyable book. If you are looking for a short book as a sweet escape this book might be for you.
September 3, 2014
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Sweet and heartwarming story of a small town cop and the governor's daughter, and how high school crush can turn into something much more decades later.
The setting of small Georgia town is enchanting, with the southern hospitality, slow pace of the life, and southern drawl.
The relationship, as well as the story, seems to be as slow going as the life down south at times, but somehow it wraps you up in the warmth of it, and keeps the interest high.
Boone and Susannah has strong chemistry, more things in common they expected to have, and take their time to get to know each other, while Boone is guarding her during the campaign. The story of their relationship is 'clean' , joyous, and loving.
There's a excitement, a bit mystery mixed in the story, with lots of details of organic farming, healthy living, family relations, and small town people everyday life.
Charming story ~ three big spoons and one teaspoon for the correct measure!
This story will be out October 1st. Pre-order link below!
The book was given to me by the publisher via NetGalley for honest and fair review.
Sweet and heartwarming story of a small town cop and the governor's daughter, and how high school crush can turn into something much more decades later.
The setting of small Georgia town is enchanting, with the southern hospitality, slow pace of the life, and southern drawl.
The relationship, as well as the story, seems to be as slow going as the life down south at times, but somehow it wraps you up in the warmth of it, and keeps the interest high.
Boone and Susannah has strong chemistry, more things in common they expected to have, and take their time to get to know each other, while Boone is guarding her during the campaign. The story of their relationship is 'clean' , joyous, and loving.
There's a excitement, a bit mystery mixed in the story, with lots of details of organic farming, healthy living, family relations, and small town people everyday life.
Charming story ~ three big spoons and one teaspoon for the correct measure!
This story will be out October 1st. Pre-order link below!
The book was given to me by the publisher via NetGalley for honest and fair review.
September 13, 2014
This Hero for Hire was a sweet book. I really liked Boone. He was a kind, hardworking, and caring man. However, it took some time for Susannah to grow on me. That made it a little difficult for me to get into their story. I'm all for making sure that I put clean, healthy foods into my body, but I got so sick and tired of her talking about her organic foods and farming. It seemed like it went on for page after page, chapter after chapter. I want to read more about romance than agriculture and organic farming.
*I received my ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
*I received my ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
September 2, 2014
It took me nearly three months to finish this book because I kept starting and stopping. It just never really grabbed my attention. I think the main problem was that there was too much going on ... too many story lines, which left me feeling that the plot was under-developed.
Note: I would consider this a very clean read.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher through Net Galley in exchange for my fair and honest review.
Note: I would consider this a very clean read.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher through Net Galley in exchange for my fair and honest review.
September 22, 2014
Cute (loved the ending)
Content: clean
Content: clean
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