What do you get when you mix a not so cute-meet, a surly teenager, two stubborn adults and a cow? Apparently a lot of chaos, a lot of love and a lot of laughs!
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When I was sent this arc I instantly knew I’d be in for a good time. If there’s one thing you can count on from Pippa Grant, it’s a book packed with the perfect blend of fast flowing writing, tongue in cheek humor, swoony sweet moments and a splash of spice. She’s the perfect palate cleanser, the kind of author who knows how to balance light, flirty and fun with the heavy and emotional in a way that always feels fresh and is always a joy to read!
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The two main characters were complete opposites who started on the wrong foot in an incident involving a bear, a cow and a horse... It sounds like the start of a bad joke, but instead it was the start to their love story. They definitely struggled to stop assuming things about each other and having an angsty teen on top just added another level! But of course, that line between hate and love is so thin, and really, they never stood a chance.


If You’re a fan of:
Small Town Romance
Single Parent Trope
Opposites Attract
Hot math teachers
Laugh out loud comedy
Sweet steam
Found Family Trope
And honestly so much more, this one's for you!

A fun additional story for PG!!! Flint and Maisey's story was so easy to read and enjoy. The whole cast of characters, the shenanigans and all the romance. I just love the way the author makes everything so fun yet so sexy. Enjoyed it!

A feel good romance! Flint Jackson is rough around the edges but a good man, one deserving of Maisey! It’s a sweet and hilarious story of a single mom trying to find herself and to raise a teen girl and definitely not looking for love after her nasty divorce. The small town is amazing and really rally’s together to make Maisey and Juniper feel welcome. A laugh out loud read for sure!

Love every single second. I laughed and swooned nonstop! This was my first book by Pippa Grant and it will not be my last!

Fabulous
Following a nasty divorce and a scandal, Maisey and her daughter Junie have fled to the small ranch in Wyoming her uncle left her in his will in a hope that they can rebuilt their relationship but things start to get complicated thanks to a bear named Earl and her neighbour Flint
I loved Maisey, she is a strong woman whose whole life now revolves around her daughter instead of her reality TV star ex husband and seeing their relationship change and develop was the highlight of the book to me. Flint is a harder character to get to know to start with, he saw Maisey on her ex’s reality home improvement show and thinks that she is the useless bimbo they portray her to be but as he starts to get to know her he resides that there is so much more to her than he realised 
This book opens with Earl outside a window and Junie and Maisey stuck inside a building before Flint comes to help scare him away and I’m not going to lie, Earl the bear is one of my favourite characters. It’s because of him that so many things happen, that the characters come to realise the important people and things in their lives 
I was sat in the garden when I started reading this book and was over half way through when I suddenly realised that I was getting sunburn so needed to go back in the house but it was a book that caught my attention so much that I lost track of time, that I kept telling myself one more chapter and then I’ll go in and I ended up so caught up in the story and invested in the characters that I didn’t want to stop reading 

I would recommend this book to those who enjoy a second chance at romance with characters who will pull you in and a story that won’t let you go

3.5/⭐️
I really enjoyed this book, I feel like we get a lot of single dad trope but not much single mom so I felt like this was a nice change.
I loved Junie, she was funny, witty and very well showed the struggles of being a teenager while also caring about others. The slow burn between Maisey & Flint was amazing, but also the third act breakup felt very natural and not unnecessary like it can seem sometimes. I really enjoyed this book and I will definitely be checking out more of Pippas work!
P.S. GingerSnap was amazing 😂

The book revolves around Maisey, who, after sacrificing her dreams for her husband, faces betrayal and divorce. Focused on being the best mother to her daughter, Juniper, Maisey inherits a Wyoming ranch, determined not to be swayed by any man, especially the grumpy tenant, Flint. Flint, a teacher with a guarded past, finds his charm reserved for students until Maisey and her daughter break through his defenses, sparking an unexpected love story. Their initial clash in a peculiar incident leads to amusing misunderstandings. The narrative delves into emotions and relationships, highlighting the evolving bond between Maisey and June, as well as the slow-burning relationship between Maisey and Flint, both grappling with past hurts and misconceptions.

Not My Kind of Hero was fantastic!

Maisey is returning to Hell's Bell with her teenage daughter, Juniper, after her uncle passes away and her marriage has gone south. Maisey is determined to make this a home for herself and her daughter while she finishes high school, and also use this time to repair her relationship with her daughter (as she picked her up and moved her away). I thought everything with Maisey and her daughter was so well done. They fought, they cried, they laughed, they eventually worked through all the things.

Flint is a local teacher who currently resides on the property that Maisey now owns. We start with some tension as they don't see eye to eye on many things, but eventually we see sparks fly. This becomes especially complicated as Flint is Juniper's teacher. I really appreciated that Maisey had issues with this as no teenager wants their parent dating their teacher, and that Maisey and Flint were sensitve to Juniper's feelings.

The banter was fabulous and I couldn't have enjoyed my time more.

I love Pippa Grant books and this book was no different, I always love a good romance and this is one that is cute and I really enjoyed.

If you ever want a good romance you can always rely on Pippa Grant to give you all the feels you need.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Maisey and Flint. Maisey is a handywoman and has a daughter. Flint is a teacher. Maisey has just gotten a divorce and moved with her daughter to Wyoming. Her uncle left her his hobby ranch. Flint lives on her ranch, he is renting a guest house. There is an instant attraction. They both try to fight it. They each have issues it together they work the out and fall in love.

This was my first book by Pippa Grant and I really enjoyed it. I like ld the characters and the storyline was great. Would recommend.

This was an enjoyable small town read with strong lead characters. Maisey has just got divorced from her self absorbed husband and moves into her late uncle's hobby farm with her teenage daughter. There are the usual early misunderstandings between Maisey and Flint and both have issues to deal with but the relationship is quite slow burn as they find their way to love.

Not My Kind of Hero is a small town, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity sort of romance but all of those tropes leaves out the best part, the relationship between mother and daughter. The romance is good, its fine, Flint is a great guy and especially with the teenagers at school and supportive with Maisey. She is a good lead trying to find herself and her way after a traumatic breakup. But the real star of the show is Junie, her life, her dealing with her family trauma and her resolution. I liked that part of the story more than the romance. I like the writing, its well paced and enjoyable.

Not My Kind of Hero by Pippa Grant is a small-town, sunshine meets grump, contemporary romcom that can be read as a standalone. This is a single parent trope with banter, humor and the type of flair that only Pippa Grant can deliver. Told in dual POV, we meet characters Maisey and Flint and follow their journey in the small towb of Hell's Bell.
Overall, this was a heartwarming read. Pippa Grant gave us a great variety of romance, banter, humor, spice and emotions. There were many laugh out loud moments and I'm intrigued to see if more stories will be set in Hells Bell.

This one was deeper than I was expecting. I’ve read a book that Pippa Grant co-authored and I was pleasantly surprised that this book had a different tone to it. While we did get some funny and quirky situations, it also had serious, heartfelt moments. It ended up being the perfect mixture of making me giggle and pulling on my heart strings and it really worked for me.

I loved Maisey’s character! The fact that she’s aware that she hasn’t been the best mother, and the effort she’s putting in to try to rebuild her relationship with her daughter spoke volumes. After years of putting her ex husband’s needs first, Maisey was well aware of her worth. I loved how she was able to stand up for herself and demand better treatment from the people in her life. There were times where I wish Maisey didn’t give so much weight into trying to get people to like her. I understood her desire to be accepted but other people’s opinions aren’t everything, in my opinion.

Flint was such a grump and I have been falling for grumps lately! He has trauma in his past that made it hard for him to want to allow any women in. He unexpectedly and unwillingly grows a soft spot for Maisey despite his preconceived notions he had about her before she moved to town. He ends up finding solace with Maisey, relating to her more than he thought, and admiring what a good mother and person she is.

This small town had everything you’d want or expect a small town to be. There’s a hair salon where women gossip. Nearly half the town comes out to help one of their own when it’s needed. And a mischievous cow that becomes the town mascot.

Drumroll please….. I listened to some of the audio for this one! I was switching back and forth between the ebook and audiobook and I didn’t have too many issues staying focused with the audio. Yay me! This is a first for me and I’m hoping I’ll be able to do more in the future! Also, the male narrator for this book was 👌🏻

Favorite Quotes:
I want her to know she’s strong enough to do hard things. But you have to do hard things before you know you’re strong enough. Sucks, doesn’t it? -Maisey

I don’t know a single person who has never felt lost. Some recognize it. Some don’t. Some blame other people. Some try to get help. Some try to fix it themselves. Some try to fix the world around them. Some pretend there’s nothing broken and push through. -Flint

Not My Kind of Hero is an easy comedic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday. Pippa Grant weaves together humor, the pain of starting over, and the excitement of something new to bring to life this grumpy/sunshine, single mom, small town/ranch romance. By weaving together mishaps, misconceptions and biases this romantic comedy is brought to life through humor and sensuality. Grant's writing is accessible and easily engage-able, the situations are understandable and relatable, and the characters are easy to root for and be charmed by.

If you love a quick contemporary read that Pippa Grant is an author for you. This novel is fun, fast paced, sexy and the perfect way to spend a weekend. I would definitely recommend if you are a romantic comedy fan and these tropes are ones of interest to you.

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

My reading took a backseat to other things in life in the months leading up to pub date for this book and I was not able to read and review. I still haven’t fully caught up on my backlist, but I hope to get to this book in the future and I look forward to reading it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher and my sincere apologies. Life is like that sometimes.

This was such a fun read and everything I look for in a romcom. It made me laugh, the romance was cute and there are some deeper moments that hit you in the feels. I adored Maisey. I love a woman who everyone assumes is an airhead but can actually do it all. Juniper was such a great kid and I loved seeing her grow. The dual POV means you can’t help but fall in love with Flint. The gruff grumpy exterior is hiding a soft soul and it’s fun seeing him try to resist his attraction. It’s a slow burn with a lot of chemistry and I was definitely rooting for them. The small town is the perfect setting with so many great characters to add to the story. It’s the kind of place I’d love to live and Earl is the star of the show.

Slow burn
Small town
Grumpy/Sunshine
Single Mum
Forced Proximity
Forbidden Romance (Daughters Teacher)

Enjoyable and fun, a new author for me and I will definitely be looking out for more by her. The writing style flowed nicely and I found the characters interesting and fitted well into the clearly thought out storyline x