Show Me a Hero

Men of the Double-C Ranch #25

by Allison Leigh

She's not just another fan. She's here on baby business.

When small-town cop Ali Templeton shows up at Grant Cooper's door claiming he's the uncle of an abandoned baby, the air force veteran turned famous thriller writer is shocked. By the news...and by their instant, irritating attraction. Grant moved to Weaver for peace and quiet, not whirlwind romance. Now it's time to step up and be a hero--for the child's sake and his own.

Genres: Romance, Hqn

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published July 17, 2018

About the author

A frequent name on bestseller lists, Allison Leigh's highpoint as a writer is hearing from readers that they laughed, cried or lost sleep while reading her books. She’s blessed with an immensely patient family who doesn’t mind (much) her time spent at her computer and who gives her the kind of love she wants her readers to share in every page. Stay in touch at www.allisonleigh.com.

Reviews

[Shirley Wine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second book in a trilogy about finding the parents of an abandoned baby. I read the last book and knew I had missed some of the story, so went looking for this book.
Allison Leigh never disappoints, her characters are real, the situations they face are real, and her Men of the Double C books are peppered with familiar characters. This could present a problem if readers have not read the earlier books.

[lisa jung · Rating 4 out of 5]

From Net Galley part of American Hero series.
When a deputy on the job turns up at Grant's it's not for an autograph but to deliver abandoned baby. In this newest book his life is about to change now that he has his sister baby and must now step up to the plate. This one time air force hero is about to find his life filled with a baby and a sexy deputy he wants to call his own.

[Patricia King · Rating 5 out of 5]

This new installment of the Return to Double C Ranch is without a doubt, an interesting, fun and entertaining read. I have read this series for many years and look forward to see where Ms. Leigh will take the next story. She didn't disappoint.

Set in Braden, Wyoming, a small town outside of Weaver, Wyoming, this story is about Alicia (Ali) Templeton, the youngest of the triplets. It also continues the saga of finding little Layla's biological mother. Ali, possesses the most determined personality of the three sisters. But maybe that's the cop in her. Ali takes it upon herself to meet Grant Cooper at the old Carmody Ranch house. Even though she is stepping outside of her realm as an officer of the law with the Braden Police Department, she is determined to find little Layla's mother. Will Ali succeed in finding Daisy Miranda? Will Grant help her?

Dive in and enjoy this story. I highly recommend it if you enjoy reading about family dynamics as I do.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ali is a small town cop looking for the uncle of an abandoned baby, so imagine Grant Coopers surprise when she shows knocking at his down with this story. While they try to figure out where Grants sister is and why she abandoned the baby while also trying to prove a relationship the two seem to have a romance blooming between eachother.

Overall this was a pretty good romance. I liked seeing the romance between the two. I thought it was interesting getting to know Grant's relationship with his sister and the mystery that was the sister in general. I was curious into the reasoning why she would abandoned her baby when she could've sent the baby to the father or her family members. There was that mystery surrounding the sister and the romance between the two MC'S that'll keep the readers hooked. It was a pretty good book I enjoyed it.

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is book 18 in the Return to the Double-C Ranch. This story has Ali Templeton, a police officer in Weaver and has to inform Grant Cooper he is the uncle of an abandoned baby and that his sister has disappeared. Grant lives outside of town and is a loner. He's a writer and has some issues with PTSD and his military service. I enjoyed this story, it can read as a stand alone but you get to catch up with many of the previous couples. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Show Me A Hero by Allison Leigh. Grant Cooper moved back to his grandfathers ranch after it was vacant for years. He just want to be by himself. He has written three books and a good author. Small town cop Ali Templeton goes to his house. Ali is trying to find Grant's sister because a baby was left on the doorstep of a bar owner that she use to work for. Ali and her family believe Grant is the babies uncle. There are twist and turns. A romance in the making with its ups and downs. A very good read.

[Frankie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ali Templeton, a cop, is looking to identify who the real parents are of the baby that her sister & her husband are raising. Her search takes her to Grant Cooper who she believes is the baby's uncle and a romance begins..
What I don't like is cliffhangers & things left open-ended (i.e. baby). If I spend hours reading a book, I want all plot points & questions answered - otherwise, what was the point???

[Carolyn Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worthy of Love

When you've spent most of your life feeling you don't deserve to be loved, it's hard to accept maybe you are. Ali Templeton, the youngest of the "Trips", must overcome such an attitude in Grant Cooper. It's a hard job, but Ali never gives up on anything. While turning Grant' life around, she also finds another clue to Layla' family.

[Janet Hendricks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engaging Story

First, I would have given this book five stars if there wasn't a cliffhanger. So annoying. I loved the characters. There was plenty of fun and love in this story. It's a good read.

[charmaine White · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Read

A nice entertaining romantic read,good characters that draw you in.I laughed and I cried and had a really fun time.I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.

[Delacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute story from AL.

[B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cover picture is a bit deceptive since the hero, who may or may not be the uncle of an abandoned baby, does everything he can to avoid holding that baby. He’s not the one taking care of the child, but the sister of the heroine and her husband are the ones hoping to adopt the baby they’ve been fostering. Ali is a policewoman who is using her few moments of downtime to try to find the mother of the baby her sister and their family has come to love. Her search takes her to Grant Cooper, the brother of the purported mother of the baby. And, conveniently, he’s living in their small town. While he has no information on the whereabouts of his sister and no interest in the baby who may or may not be his niece, he is very attracted to Ali. She feels likewise.

No one in town knows that Grant is actually a best-selling author who doesn’t want to write any more or do much of anything. He suffers from survivor’s guilt after having served in Afghanistan. But Ali starts making him interested in life once again.

I enjoyed their growing relationship and the mystery of what happened to the baby’s parents. Unfortunately, the novel ends before we get any confirmation about the baby’s parentage. DNA, for various reasons, is of no use in figuring out who the parents are of this baby. So, while the romance is resolved satisfactorily, we’re left with somewhat of a cliffhanger about the baby. Since Ali is a triplet and the stories have now been told about two of the three triplets, I guess we’ll have to wait for the third sister’s story perhaps to find out the end of the baby saga. I enjoyed this one enough to be interested in reading the third, but I did resent getting involved in that part of the story and not having it resolved.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

[Harlequin Books]

Miniseries: American Heroes

[Katie Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so cute and it was highly relatable. If you give this book a chance you will fall in love with it just as much as I did.

[Jess Holden · Rating 3 out of 5]

I absolutely adored the story about Ali and Grant.

Grant is terrified to let people in and feels that he doesn't believe he is worthy of LOVE. Ali is struggling to deal with a devil boss and making a case to find the family of little Layla. I adored the effort she put into this no matter the fact it wasn't her case and could have cost her, her job.

I do hate that this cover in no way reflects Grant's actions in this book. Grant is terrified of this child. He shows no emotion where she is concerned yet the cover makes him look like a doting father. Even though he is possibly her uncle.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable read, some interesting premises, but nothing that really stuck with me. The story was well written and I would give future stories a read.