Hometown Hero

Love in Montana #1

by Dani Collins

Skye Wolcott planned to marry, have children, and live happy ever after in her hometown of Marietta, Montana. Then her marriage imploded in a cloud of scandal. Now she'd be happy if people would just stop talking about her.

Chase Goodwin worked hard to get away from Marietta, where poverty colored his past. Living his dream as a major league baseball player, he has no reason to return beyond helping his half-brother escape as successfully. The last thing Chase would consider is staying.

Then he sees Skye Wolcott, a girl he always had a thing for in high school. They get off to a rough start, but are soon carrying on like high schoolers. Chase wants her to join his fast-paced, larger than life world, but Skye's a small town girl at heart. Can she convince him that Homecoming is more than a game, and he's back where he belongs?

Book 3 in multi-author Montana Born Homecoming series:
Book 1: Sing Me Back Home by Eve Gaddy
Book 2: Finding Home by Roxanne Snopek
Book 3: Hometown Hero by Dani Collins

Book 1 in Dani Collins Love In Montana series:
Hometown Hero
Blame The Mistletoe
The Bachelor's Baby
His Blushing Bride
Scorch, Firefighters of Montana
His Christmas Miracle

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Sports, Novella, Baseball

Unknown Binding

First published September 29, 2014

About the author

USA Today Bestselling author Dani Collins thrives on giving readers emotional, compelling, heart-soaring romance with laughter and heat, just like real life.

Mostly she writes contemporary romance, but she has also writes Historical Western, erotic romance, and romcom.

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Reviews

[Preeti ♥︎ Her Bookshelves · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, this hits all the right spots!
Solid and smooth 4* or more!

Loved everything in the book - the h, the H, their almost-past.
Even her ex and their dead loss marriage.
His white trash family history.
His rise to the top of his sports.
Their not so meet-cute. Lol.
This old one is classic Dani Collins with relatable emotions, thought processes, and the sex is a big plus!
Definitely recommended.

[AvidReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recommended.

[Kim Reads (Read Your Writes Book Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed for Read Your Writes Book Reviews
by Kim

I’m a sucker for second chance love stories. Dani Collins has done a wonderful job of showing two people who had dreams for their lives and did their best to stick with those dreams. I also love and appreciate that Dani didn’t have the book go the way I thought it would. I think we all make some sort of sacrifice for love. I mean, that’s one of the things that makes love so special, knowing when to sacrifice for someone else and knowing when to stick to your guns. Hometown Hero shows that there’s a time and place for love and that if you’re willing to step out of your comfort zone, you can have everything you’ve ever wanted.

**Personal Purchase**

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. Skye and Chase both had crushes on each other in high school but neither one ever did anything to pursue it. Now they are adults - she is divorced and working at the school, and he is a professional baseball player. They run into each other while he is in Marietta resting from an injury and checking up on his little brother.
These characters were both so lovable. I really liked how down to earth Chase was considering his status as a well known ball player. The story was nice and sweet and I found myself getting a tad choked up at the end.

[Dani Collins]

Montana Born Homecoming
Now on Kobo, Nook & Smashwords

Look for next in series:
Book 2: Blame The Mistletoe
Book 3: The Bachelor's Baby
Book 4: His Blushing Bride (tentative title)

[Kim Ruiz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small-town read

Comfy small-town read. Great characters with enough going on to keep your attention. Not too much drama. Enjoyed the supporting characters as well.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a funny, serious, happy, sad, totally almost perfect love story about 2 hometown natives who are totally opposite but similar. Having grown up together they were secretly infatuated with the other. Small town guy makes it big but finds his true home in the most unlikely place : his hometown high school. Small town girl is faced with her hardest choice yet : dare to reach for the dream she has always harbored. On one hand, she must choose to leave the one place she swore to always stay. On the other hand, he must choose to go back to the place he swore to leave behind. The journey takes the reader on a delightful trip with relatable family dynamics, school house dramas, small town life. It is a light hearted love story that led me through pages with genuine emotion and left me with a smile.

[K B · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars
I purchased a copy of Hometown Hero (Love in Montana #1; Montana Born Homecoming #3; A Year of Love in Marietta book 1; Firefighters of Montana book 2 Scorch/Vincent ) by Dani Collins and this review was given freely.
A misunderstanding and indiscrete comments result in a rocky runion for injured major league pitcher Chase who has returned to Marietta Montana to watch over his brother and in the process reunites with the high school crush he did not pursue, the now highschool secretary, Skye. Such topics as under age drinking, Alocholism, acknowledging gay orientation,vindictive jealousy, and overcoming fears to obtain and maintain a loving relationship are discussed in this steamy second chance at love sports related romance.

[Se Mcgregor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Purchased on Amazon, didn't realise it was a novella till I clicked on the first page - sigh. Of course I had already purchased the first two in the series thinking they would last me a week. Good story, not great - I prefer this author's Harlequin Presents titles. A bit more quantity, quality and substance.

[Bette Stanek · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this one up when I was out and wanted something quick and easy. It served the intended purpose. It's cute, low drama, some funny moments, and a super quick read. There's nothing you wouldn't expect.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this along with the next 3 in the Love in Montana series as a boxed set. Nice small town romances with heat and pulls on the heartstrings. This one features a major league ball player and the h.s. secretary who had gone to h.s. together.

[Ginny Rodenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Skye was a hometown girl and Chase left town and made it as a professional ball player. He comes back to town after an injury and they have a hilarious run in. I love this book more every time I read it!

[Bernie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hometown Hero is the first sweet romance in the Love in Montana series written by author Dani Collins.

[Roxie · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved this couple's story n how the issues were handled even foot in mouth moments

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Skye was a bit too wishy-washy for me to really like. It was ok.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice gentle read

Very nice story of second chances and insecurities. A gentle story although there are sexy scenes but a very pleasant read.

[Beachbaby]

In boxed set - "His Only Valentine"

[Moey17 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wasn’t terrible, just not enough plot and character development. Just brain-candy.

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and romantic

[Cruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Author: Dani Collins
First published: 2014
Length: 1653 kindle locations
Setting: Contemporary. Marietta, Montana.
Hero: Sporting person
Heroine: School Secretary
Includes: Excerpt from Blame the Mistletoe.

Nice enough. Nothing spectacular except that she make him work for it.

A good enough read.

Love in Montana by Dani Collins
Book 1 Hometown Hero - Skye Woolcott and Chase Goodwin
Book 2 Blame the Mistletoe - Liz Flowers and Balke Canon
Book 3 The Bachelor's Baby - Meg Canon and Linc Brady
Book 4 His Blushing Bride - Piper Tierney and Sebastian Bloom
Book 5 His Christmas Miracle - Quincy Ryan and Nicki Darren

Montana Born Homecoming:
Book 1 Sing Me Back Home by Eve Gaddy - Dr Jack Gallagher and Maya Parrish
Book 2 Her Montana Hero by Roxanne Snopek - Samara Davis and Logan Stafford
Book 3 Hometown Hero by Dani Collins - Skye Woolcott and Chase Goodwin
Book 4 The Long Way Home by Kathleen O'Brien - Abby Foster and Joe Carlyle
Book 5 Home For Good by Terri Reed - Joelle Wilson and Matt Locke

References:
On Marietta, Montana: https://www.goodreads.com/places/1560...
Author's website: http://danicollins.com/

[ISBN 9781942240006]

-CR-

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hometown Hero, by Dani Collins
kye Wolcott planned to marry, have children, and live happy ever after in her hometown of Marietta, Montana. Then her marriage imploded in a cloud of scandal. Now she’d be happy if people would just stop talking about her.

Chase Goodwin worked hard to get away from Marietta, where poverty colored his past. Living his dream as a major league baseball player, he has no reason to return beyond helping his half-brother escape as successfully. The last thing Chase would consider is staying.

Then he sees Skye Wolcott, a girl he always had a thing for in high school. They get off to a rough start, but are soon carrying on like high schoolers. Chase wants her to join his fast-paced, larger than life world, but Skye’s a small town girl at heart. Can she convince him that Homecoming is more than a game, and he’s back where he belongs?
Can Skye convince Chase that Homecoming is more than a game, and he’s back where he belongs?
Chase Goodwin always had a thing for what girl in high school her name?
how did Skye Wolcott and Chase Goodwin will meet ?
will Skye Wolcott and Chase Goodwin be more than friends?
who is your favorite character in this story?
And why?
Hometown Hero, by Dani Collins is a 4 stars book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Dani Collins.
more books by Dani collins
The Ultimate Seduction
An Heir to Bind Them
More Than a Convenient Marriage?
Hometown Hero is part of their new Homecoming series.

Here's the line-up of authors who collaborated on this series

Sing Me Back Home, by Eve Gaddy
Finding Home, by Roxanne Snopek
Hometown Hero, by Dani Collins
Long Way Home, by Kathleen O’Brien
Home For Good, by Terri Reed

Blame The Mistletoe* by Dani Collins

[Kerry Croucier · Rating 4 out of 5]

All Skye Wolcott Baynard ever wanted was a husband, family, and home in Marietta. Then her marriage ended in a huge scandal and now all she wants is for people to stop talking about her.
All Chase Goodwin wanted was to get out of Marietta and leave his past behind and becoming a successful pro-baseball player helped. Now he is back in Marietta, rehabbing from an injury and watching over his little brother. When a stupid comment draw's Skye's ire, it isn't just the town that talks about it.
Neither of these two have changed their dreams since high school, but when they finally confront their attraction, are they strong enough make their dreams work together?
This was a fun, sweet, quick read. Despite the novella length, I did not feel short-changed with any of the characters. I absolutely loved Skye. She was sweet and strong, but not perfect. She worked hard to hold her head high amidst small-town gossip and she had great friends. Chase was a strong and admirable character, and together they sizzled. The supporting cast was also well-developed, and I loved running into (briefly)townspeople we have met in the past.
This was my first experience with Dani Collins and her work, but her character development and fun dialog and interactions have ensured it won't be the last.

[Rosemary K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Skye Wolcott wants a happy every after filled with a man she loves and children. Her recent divorce shattered those dreams. She hates being a source of gossip but she is. Things get worse when she and local hero, Chase Goodwin, have very public face-off when he makes a flippant remark about her turning men gay. The sad thing is that Skye and Chase are attracted to each other. He's a famous pro-baseball player who is home to help his brother, Flynn. He hates being in Marietta, but loves being with Skye. Can he convince her to leave here? I love the snappy dialogue, the passionate romance and the compelling characters. Since I'm a great baseball fan, I enjoyed the baseball theme. Skye and Chase are such a strong couple. I loved seeing them come to terms with their issues and find their HEA. As always I enjoy visiting Marietta and the people who make it come alive. This is a short and sweet tale that is part of the Montana Born Homecoming series. Dani Collins did a great job with Hometown Hero.

[Janine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute romance

An embarrassing encounter between a small town girl and a big time baseball player brings two unlikely people together. It was fun watching the drama unfold and how they worked it to their advantage.

Skye Wolcott Baynard and Chase Goodwin both went to school together but never even had a friendship. Chase is back in town recovering for surgery and helping out at the school in order to spend more time with his younger brother. Skye is the school secretary. After a scandal, they find themselves attracted to each other and agree to spend the time together while he is in town.

How will their relationship work when they both realize they want more? Skye is content on living in Marietta Montana and Chase is always on the road with his team. Will they come to a mutual agreement or will they part ways when Chase is called out of town and gets the ok to return to playing ball?

[Paula Pugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

The timing was never right for Chase Goodwin and Skye Wolcott to find themselves sweethearts in high school. They were both dating someone else and Chase was leaving Marietta as soon as he graduated to a big league baseball career. Even though they both felt something for each other, neither said a word. Now, Chase is back in Marietta nursing an injury and sorting out his younger brother's problems. Skye never left Marietta. She married her high school boyfriend only to discover later that he was gay. Rumors flew in the small town that she had made him gay somehow. And, that's the first thing she hears Chase say, at a high school dance they are chaperoning, and as loud as can be when the music had stopped. humiliated, she slams him in front of everyone and soon, the whole world, as some kid captured the whole incident on his phone and uploaded it to YouTube. And, thus, the story begins of Skye and Chase's connecting again and something that is bigger than the both of them.

[Myla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chase Goodwin is a big shot baseball player and has come home to nurse his injured shoulder and keep tabs on his little brother. When he sees Skye Wolcott (now Baynard), it's like he's back in high school all over again. Except this time he will talk to her and try to taker her out.

Skye followed the path she had always intended, marrying right out of high school. Only problem was, she married her best friend who also happened to be a closeted gay man. Now divorced, her ego has taken a hit. When she feels interest from Chase it's hard to trust that she's can hold his attention.

Will this be the match that each of them wishes it to be, or should they have left their crushes I. High school?

[Cindy Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hometown Hero by Dani Collins is book #3 in the Montana Born Homecoming series and is a sweet, endearing, passionate, romantic love story. This is a story about a 2nd chance at love. Having known each other in high school Chase Goodwin and Skye Wolcott meet up again with Skye telling Chase off. You see Skye is a sweet, strong heroine who had overcome town gossip about her and
Chase really puts his foot in his mouth with a remark. But as we read we find out that Chase is really a strong, caring hero which leads to a sizzling romance. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I feel you would to. Dani Collins is very talented author. Check her out.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher for an honest review.

[Alexia Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book started kind of slow for me. There was a lot of backstory and pages and pages of narration and a huge cast of characters that I couldn't keep track of, which I guess is typical in a small town romance where everyone has an opinion to offer. I nearly stopped reading but once I got to the halfway point I started to enjoy it more. And I'm so glad I persevered. The last half of the book was wonderful. The chemistry between the characters and their maturity, their willingness to sacrifice to make the other happy was lovely to read. It didn't have the huge black moment where you wonder if they'll ever get together again, but the ending was very satisfactory. And I loved that there was an epilogue. A really good read.

[Kanoko · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know which is worse: your fiancé outing himself on your wedding day (like The Best Man ) or your husband of a few years outing himself (like this book). Oh, boy.

Didn't completely hit the sweet spot for me—it introduced issues that I didn't think were satisfactorily handled—but this was an enjoyable read. It was interesting how two ambitious people in very different ways got together beyond the physical attraction. Really nice chemistry between the couple.

Appreciated the amicable relationship Skye and her ex had even after the divorce. No evil ex, yay.