My Unexpected Hero

Cowboys of Sunnydale #3

by Allie Bock

One ranch. Two life changing choices. Fourteen days to decide.

Lindsay Wilson walked out of the lawyers office, stunned and shell shocked. Her uncle's will left everything to her, except the one thing she wanted most…the ranch. Now, she has fourteen days to find a husband or the ranch will be sold to the highest bidder.

Disillusionment fills Kurt Kisment's life as a high-powered defense lawyer in Dallas as his work with criminals turns heads south of the border. He takes the next two weeks to travel home to small town Sunnydale, TX. Hoping to escape his current life, he finds himself back in the saddle at the Kisment Ranch.

Kurt runs into Lindsay in town. He can't believe that the ugly duckling from high school is now a swan. Only Lindsay doesn't want anything to do with him as she concentrates on finding a husband. Kurt decides to change her mind, but it might be too late for them. Things take a turn for the worse when Lindsay's and Kurt's pasts collide into a race for survival.

Will they make it out alive and with their hearts intact?

My Unexpected Hero is the third standalone book in the Cowboys of Sunnydale series. It is a sweet and clean contemporary western romance that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Saddle up and enjoy this hair-raising tale of Lindsay and Kurt!

285 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 27, 2021

About the author

Allie spends her daylight hours working as a large animal veterinarian. In the evening, she escapes to imaginary worlds that reside within her mind. Writing is a fun way to use the creative side of her brain versus the analytical, doctor side. She loves to write about strong heroines that overcome adversary to fall in love with handsome cowboys.

When she is not working or writing, she can be found reading and spending time with the love of her life and their two Dachshunds. If they aren’t in the house, they're working cows together or riding their horses across open fields.

Reviews

[Brenda Moser · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an entertaining story with Lindsay needing to find a husband in two weeks or lose the family ranch. The author brings a clean romance and had me hooked reading her and Kurt's story. She brings suspense and mystery along with the growing love. It's well written,moves fluidly and is an enjoyable read.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Unexpected Hero tells the story of Lindsay and Kurt who had known each other since they were young. Her cousin Larry was like a brother to her and Kurt was his best friend. They lived on neighboring ranches which meant they seen a lot of each other. The problem was Larry and Kurt pestered Lindsay to death at home and in school. For this she had hated Kurt all these years. Larry had died while in service and Kurt had went to work as a big shot lawyer in Dallas. Lindsay had not seen him in years and was none the worst for it. But when her uncle dies, it puts her and her mother in jeopardy of losing the ranch that had been in the family for years and her home since she was young. When the local lawyer read the will to Lindsay she was shocked at what her uncle had done. She was full of shock and venom when she had to explain it to her mother.

Kurt's arrival to town did not bring the happy reunion with Lindsay he was hoping for. He knew he owed her an apology for all he did to her in school. He had loved Lindsay for a long time but kept it secret as he was a little older. When Kurt apologized and told her why he and Larry was so mean to Lindsay, her feelings for him started to change. When He told her he loved her for years she had begun to have feelings for him also. Her efforts to save the ranch almost cost her life. When Kurt explained to her all the money she needed to keep the ranch in its run down state and asked her if she enjoyed being a waitress at two jobs making less money than she needed to keep the ranch a float she decided to take some time to think over that question as her mother asked her a similar question earlier. "What do you want to do with the rest of your life?" That was one of the questions that changed Lindsay's life forever.

I received a ARC and this is my honest review.

[KL Cassanello · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kurt was Lindsay's high school nemesis, and she still hates him for it. Enter Operation Lindsay - she needs to find a husband in the next 14 days or the ranch will be sold per Uncle Clarence's will. There's already a buyer waiting. Guess who?!? Kurt is darn near perfect, except for that secret he's keeping from Lindsay. I really like Lindsay, but it seems that she's almost trying too hard to find a husband, and hasn't decided what she wants her future to look like. Damien is such a good friend to Lindsay. Even before I found out who he's sweet on, I had decided that he needs to have his story told. Enemies to lovers, drugs, kidnapping, and a small town complete with a fully functional rumor mill... All leading to a wonderful romance and a very enjoyable book. Kaleb's story is next, and I can't wait!! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lori R · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book because it was full of wonderful characters and sexy cowboys. Lindsay and Kurt made the book so interesting. Lindsay had two weeks to get married or she would lose her family's ranch according to her uncle's will. It was fun watching her go on dates after her friend set her up on a dating site.
Kurt was a lawyer from the same town as Lyndsay and he had not been very nice to her in school. It was interesting to learn why he did what he did. He had been in love with Lindsay and still was in love with her. What happened next was full of romance, mystery, and suspense that kept me quickly turning the pages. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.

[Elaine Coghlan · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Unexpected Hero~ Cowboys of Sunnydale #3 by Allie Bock.
Allie Bock is a new author to me, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I fell into this book. Yet again I have found myself in the middle of a series! As I totally enjoyed this book and all the characters I intend to purchase the previous two so I am up to date ready for the next.
I found My Unexpected Hero to be beautifully written, full of suspense and intrigue that it had me engaged from the beginning until the very end.7I do recommend this book, I hope the others are just as good.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Niki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the series the story of Kurt and Lindsay, she has known Kurt since she was a kid. He is the best friend of Larry her cousin, living on a neighboring ranch, they both teased her for years. When Larry is KIA, and his dad dies leaving her and her mother the ranch they need to come up with a lot of money to save it. In walks Kurt a big-time lawyer and she is not happy to see him again. Can they work out their differences and save the ranch?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Lindsey's uncle passed away leaving her the family ranch but she has to get married within two weeks or the ranch will be sold. Kurt is a overworked lawyer in Dallas who comes home for a little rest and he also grew up with Lindsey and was a bully to her making her dislike him. He watches the girl he always secretly liked date one loser after another until he decides he has to step in a set things straight with her or lose her for good.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book I've read written by Allie Bock; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

This is the 3rd book in the Cowboys of Sunnydale Series; it is a stand-alone book. The story is about Lindsay & Kurt; she has inherited everything from her uncle except the ranch and unless she gets married within fourteen days it will be sold.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fourth book in the Cowboys of Sunnydale series. Lindsay Wilson will do anything to get her uncle's ranch she meets Kurt Kisment in town. Their story has suspense, drama, danger, kidnapping, villains, and romance. the story was well worth reading. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kathy Mccalmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the cowboys of sunnydale series. This is a clean romance with two people wanting a change. Will they find what they need or will the past ruin things.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a good, and enjoyable sweet small town western romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry.

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[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having to get married to save her home is a low blow that Lindsay was not expecting. Trying to find a rich man willing to help her is almost impossible but having her worst enemy show up and offer is more then she can handle. This story has humor, danger, sad memories and a sweet romance,

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! The storyline was well developed, the characters were complex and well developed and the story world was detailed. The writing drew me in, and I felt immersed in the story! I always look forward to more books by this author and would recommend this book!

[M.W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing book! I absolutely loved it. I am so glad I had the opportunity to read it and I would definitely recommend it.

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[Trina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this series, clean read romance, down to earth relatable stories. The Kismet family’s love life makes for good reading, great characters, interesting descriptions of the locations. Look forward to the next in the series.

[Arceli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this romance. The characters were really good. There was an awesome lot of chemistry. I loved the writing the book was super cute and awesome.

[Dana Gibbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good clean read

Love reading books like this, that are relatable, has a little suspense, and you don't feel like you've been to an X rated movie afterwards.

[Jenni Bearden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little cowboy romance. I’ve been meaning to read this for a while, and I’m glad that I did. It’s pretty simplistic, but that was expected. I like the characters, although the plot could definitely have used some fine tuning. Three stars.