Pippa Grant has a knack for imperfect heroines that are loveable and kind, that you just want to root for. Maisey is literally rising of the ashes of heartbreak from several directions. A ugly public divorce and her mother's fall from grace leaning hey in jail. As Maisey finds herself, Flint and Maisey fight a combustible attraction as long a they can. The romance made me cheer and I identified with the push and pull off raising a teenager.

This one has so many of my favorite things!
✔️small town
✔️single parent
✔️great banter
✔️highly competent, but also kinda messy heroine
✔️grumpy cinnamon roll hero

Maisey and Flint have a pretty epic "meet cute", and that sets the tone for the rest of the book. Their story is full of charm and humor, but it has a good degree of emotional depth and character growth to it as well. I had a hard time setting this one down, and I definitely wasn't ready for it to be over. I'm crossing my fingers that we haven't seen the last of Wit's End!

I really enjoyed this book and definitely recommend picking this one up if you enjoy:

* Small town romance;
* Single parent stories;
* A strong, independent FMC;
* A hunky teacher;
* Forbidden romance.

Not My Kind of Hero is set in Hell's Bells, Wyoming and provides the most hilarious meet cute. Maisey Spencer is the single mom of a teen daughter who is less than thrilled at having been uprooted from her life and moved to a ranch in Wyoming. She soon meets Flint Jackson who is living on the ranch and also turns out to be one of Maisey's daughter's teacher.

The dialogue, banter, and steam in this book is on par with all the other amazing reads Pippa Grant has given us over the years. This was funny, and steamy and kept me turning page after page.

Definitely take the time to check this one out. You won't regret it.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Single mom Maisey is starting over at her Uncle's hobby farm that she inherited after he passed away. Trying to raise her daughter Juniper, while also proving to her that she comes first. She wasn't planning on inheriting a tenant who doesn't like her on sight and thinks the worst of her.

Flint is a local teacher and soccer coach, and a Mr. Fix-it for the town. He isn't happy Maisey decided to take over the farm. He doesn't want things to change and he loves the farm as her Uncle ran it. Allowing him to bring kids from the school to learn life lessons as well as keep them out of trouble.

Maisey is doing the best she can, and taking over all sorts of projects to help out the community which leads Flint to realize that they are a lot of like. Trying to prove that they are needed and wanted by the town.

While both Maisey and Flint have sworn off dating, their banter and close proximity leads to a natural chemistry that they can't deny.

I love how Maisey balanced being a single mom, with mom guilt for having a career and moving her daughter to a new town, to her ex who was an absentee dad. It was a lot to juggle but she did it so well.

This had the signature humor of a Pippa book, though not a much steam. It was a bit of a slow start but the second half really picked up and finished strong.

Maisy and Flint’s story was such a fun read. Grumpy heroes are always my favorites. This has grumpy/sunshine and single mom both. The fact that he likes her and really doesn’t want to is hilarious to see. They’ve both had unfortunate experiences in the past. He’s the hot math teacher. You have to read if for no other reason than finding out what’s in the cellar. This book is definitely a slow burn which I don’t always love, but it works well with this story. This one isn’t quite as zany as some of the authors other books. Still absolutely hilarious, but I had a much easier time picturing all the things happening to myself. Definitely give this one a read.

I’m always happy whenever I have a Pippa Grant book in my hands. “Not My Kind of Hero” is a banter filled, fun and laugh out loud rom com that I devoured in just a couple hours.

After divorcing her husband and leaving their popular home renovation TV show, Maisey and her daughter, June, have moved onto a ranch property that her Uncle had left her after his passing. On her first day there, she meets her grumpy tenant, Flint. The two have a unique first meeting with a horse and grumpy local bear named Earl. Flint had been living in the gatehouse while also working at the high school. The two clash from the beginning but slowly start to get along as Maisey works on updating the ranch. Both are not ready for a relationship but there is a chemistry neither can deny for long.

From the first chapter, I was laughing out loud while reading Maisey and Flint’s story. I loved how they met and the comical way the story started off. It could definitely happen to anyone, especially living on a ranch. Maisey is just so wonderful. Trying to thrive as a single mom, working on restoring the ranch and making sure her and June are happy. Flint is a fantastic grump to match Maisey’s sunshine. He’s guarded because of his past but he definitely cares about Maisey and June, which shines throughout the story. I loved their banter so much and the clear attraction they had to each other. There’s some drama and angst which adds to their story and I couldn’t put it down because I needed to read their HEA. I loved this story and can’t wait for the next Pippa book.

I absolutely adore this author! Her books are always hysterical with a little bit of crazy mixed in, my kinda book. I loved Flint, Maisey and Junie, and along with Buttercup, Earl, Kody and supporting cast, this was a very enjoyable book to read. The town of Hells Bells is my kind of small town to live in, as well as the towns people being incredible. Just a great back drop for this story. Well worth the read, can't wait for the next book she's got up her sleeve.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.

Not My Kind of Hero by Pippa Grant

Starting over is never easy to do but when you have nothing left where you have lived most of your life, have raised your daughter, and the climate is no longer friendly…having a dude ranch inherited from an uncle might seem almost a safe haven to head to with your teenage daughter…maybe…?

What I liked:
* Maisey: recently divorce, mother of sixteen-year-old Juniper, has secrets, more skilled than the part she played in a handyman program she was on for six years with her ex, wants to be the best mother ever to her daughter, also seeking her own best self, not in the market for a relationship no matter how much she might be attracted to Flint
* Flint: math teacher, soccer coach, has commitment issues, had a rough childhood, good friend, giving, caring, kind, rule keeper, very attracted to Maisey, wants what is best for Juniper and her daughter
* Juniper-June-Junie: sixteen, has two years of high school left, loves soccer, wishes her father cared more than he does, wise, doing her best, misses much and not a lot of where she lived before, a good person, has a bright future
* Earl: a bear that pops up from time to time
* Gingersnap: a cow that had history with the town and belonged to Uncle Tony
* Uncle Tony: black sheep of his family, a safe harbor for Maisey as a teenager, thought of Maisey and her possible future needs even though they did not see one another often, that his presence was felt even though he was never actually seen in the book
* The slow-burn and strong chemistry and almost soul-connection between Maisey and Flint
* Opal, Charlotte and others in the town who make Junie and Maisey feel at home
* Kory: Flint’s best friend, sounding board, and good person
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing
* That I Flint and Maisey both wanted what was best for Juniper…though they also wanted to have something for themselves, too

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to…mostly the ex-husband, Dean

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

This slow-burning, small town romance is more serious than Grant's indie books, but it still has plenty of charm. I liked the deeper elements and the focus on mending your broken pieces - these two instant enemies clash until they realize how much they have in common, and watching that come full circle was very fulfilling. Starring a commitment-phobic hero who is drawn to emotionally unavailable women (which our newly divorced heroine definitely is!), the romance takes awhile to fully develop. I did find the beginning to be a little too slow for me, but the story gets richer and deeper as it progresses. The moody hero is secretly a sweetheart, a high school teacher who genuinely loves his students. It was adorable seeing the grump in his element, and I loved that he cared for the heroine's teenage daughter as well. It's a lighthearted yet emotional romance with a definite found family feel.

The story follows Maisey, a woman who inherited a rundown ranch after her uncle passed away. Though she had been absent from his life for years, Maisey appreciates that she has a place to go after she (finally) divorces her husband. But not everyone welcomes Maisey's arrival in town, and that includes her new tenant, Flint. The sexy stranger was friends with her uncle, and he doesn't have much respect for Maisey. As the two bicker, they slowly realize that there's more to the other than meets the eye. Seeing Flint interact with her teenage daughter softens his harsh edges, and watching Maisey gain her confidence again does something funny to Flint's heart. But neither one is in the right headspace for a relationship, and that means giving in to their unwanted attraction is off the table.

Personally, I vastly prefer Grant's indie romances, which are more overtly funny and playful. However, I felt like this was her most successful traditional release so far - there are definitely some comedic elements, but it truly is more of a quiet, small town romance. I liked how Maisey and Flint grew on each other over time, and both characters were multi-faceted and interesting. Watching them both find their happy again was certainly swoony. It's a low heat/super slow burn romance, and it was too quiet for me at times. The community is a major aspect, so the romance takes a backseat to that in the first half. Once Maisey and Flint let down their walls a bit and finally gave in to the feelings, it was easy to see why they were perfect together. So this was a solid 4-star read for me the whole way through - it didn't grip me completely, but I was invested in the romance the whole way through.

I love Pippa books and this is another great one. I laughed and cried. These two were fun and I always love over the top sometimes as that is what is sometimes needed to get away from everything. I don’t think I have met one of her books I haven’t enjoyed! One click

Maisey Spencer finds herself confronted by Flint Jackson, when he comes to her rescue. He also turns out to be not only her renter but her daughter’s teacher.
This was a slow burn romance that maybe was a bit too slow. They were forever second guessing the romance, which was a bit frustrating. A rushed ending but an interesting read. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

“Not My Kind of Hero” is about single mom, Maisey, who has inherited a ranch from her uncle in the small town of Hell’s Bells, Wyoming. So she takes her 16-yr-old daughter, Juniper and moves into said ranch.

What she doesn’t expect is its occupant, Flint, who’s not only the rancher, but also the local high school math teacher. He is a foundation of knowledge, a well built helper, and might I add, a well built everything.

Maisey and Flint have different visions for the ranch. Sparks fly through clashes, serendipitous school encounters, and cherished quiet moments, ultimately forging a connection beyond ranch borders. Their banter and enemies-to-lovers vibes was fun to read.
I also enjoyed seeing the connection that Flint and Juniper have. Flint is a good teacher, but he’s also a good role model. He's a beacon of mentorship, admired by students, Juniper, and even the entire town.

A true slow burn, this story delicately nurtures Flint and Maisey's journey toward a happily-ever-after, with timing and trust as their steadfast companions. And Flint—like all good heroes— has the best line to sweep us off our feet: “Sometimes figuring out who you are and who you want to be involve figuring out who to trust to on the journey with you.”

Pippa yet again brings another romance with comedy sprinkled in to life! Inheriting property from an uncle and moving with a surly teenager and having to deal with a grumpy tenant/teacher/coach, trying to fit into a small town that adored the uncle, is hard enough. Having to deal with cows, bears, other potential wildlife and the everyday insecurities about life decisions make for a hilarious story!

I love when a new Pippa Grant book releases, they are always so hilarious and keep my attention like no other books. It took me like 3x longer than usual to read the first few chapters because I was laughing so hard! June and Maisey had the best introduction ever, I honestly knew I’d love this book from the moment they were introduced and I was right.

What I didn’t expect what the emotional wringer this book would put me through about motherhood, horrible parents, and all the emotions that come out of it. We see these with Flint, Maisey, and June and I love how it brings them together as they can relate to each other.

Pippa Grant does single parent books so well and I hope we continue to see this trope from her, even though I’d be willing to basically read any book written by her.

Masiy has moved with her daughter Junie to her Uncle's old ranch property in a new town. They both needed to get away , but Junie isn't too happy about it.

Things get off to an interesting start with a bear, a cow, and a guy named Flint. I loved the chemistry and banter between Maisy and Flint. They were so great together, even if it took them time to work through their issues and open up to one another. It was sweet seeing how he cared for Junie too

I love reading Pippa Grant's books. She always strikes just the right balance between moments that will make you literally laugh out loud, ones that'll make you swoon, and emotional ones that will make you feel for the characters. I absolutely loved this story and hope we get more books set in Hell's Bells!

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙣. 𝙄𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘, 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙚.

NOT MY KIND OF HERO by Pippa Grant is Flint and Maisey's story.

Maisey and her daughter Junie move out to her late uncle's ranch to start over. When Maisey finally finds out who Flint is, she realizes he is nothing like she pictured. Maisey and Flint butt heads right from the very beginning but soon realize that they need to be civil with each other because there is no escaping the other person.

I am honestly surprised that I completed this book. Had it not been for the great job by Connor Crais and Savannah Peachwood I can guarantee I would not have finished the book. The book is primarily centred around Junie, the daughter. All three main characters are to flaw-focused and almost unwilling to change anything when the main premise of the book is about change.

Get ready for → small town, enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract, told in the dual first-person point of view.

Content → death of a family member, death of animals (natural)

3.5 Maple Leafs / 3 Flames

Oh, I love this story so much! The author gives us layered characters and lots of fun with beautiful emotions too!
This is Rom Com, but lots more is to be had in this story and it’s very much a Pippa Grant book. Well thought out and 3D characters are between these pages and I’m here for it.

ARC provided by Netgalley.

This was my first Pippa Grant and will not be my last! Very well written romance with all my favorite features: small town, dual POV, forced proximity and all the chemistry and banter.

I loved the FMC as a heroine, especially as a single mom, and she is a really authentic and genuine character, making her really easy to root for.

The overall story felt believable which made this an easy and enjoyable read.

I’ve read/listened to Pippa Grant for years ….even before she was Pippa. This story is reminiscent of her Jaime Farrell books. Strong self sufficient FMC who is trying to just refind herself after a bad situation and a MMC who is just there to love her. Loved this one!

I love Pippa Grant as an author with her real life hot mess characters, banter and romance. I enjoyed the growth both the FMC and MMC had during this book even though there were parts that I kinda wanted to shake the FMC. Overall had a great time reading this and will always pick up a Pippa Grant book whenever I can.