This was just plain fun to read. It reminds me of the books I read of my mothers that got me into reading romance in the first place. I haven't read Suzanne before but I can see myself going and checking out her previous work. Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres and she does it was such talent it was a nice surprise. I really like how there was the main story and a side story. That really helps make books so much more for me. I highly recommend this book and this autho

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I am a Suzanne Brockmann groupie. I love everything she has written from her early sweet romances to her SEAL series, Tall, Dark and Dangerous, to Troubleshooters. I love them all. I've had this book for months and have just waited. I don't know why exactly, except I've had some disappointments with current books by other favorite authors and I just don't want to be disappointed by this one. So, soon, soon I'll read and know.

This book is Awesome! I think there are a lot of clues to the process that Suzanne Brockmann goes through to produce a book and maybe, like her character Shayla, she was a bit blocked at times. Loved the romance, loved the suspense, loved the main characters and loved Izzy! In short, I Loved This Book! I also loved Boat Squad John and will be extremely disappointed if they don't get their own books. You really need to read Ready to Roll before you read this one. It is a novella that introduces Lt. Peter Green and Boat Squad John and takes place right before the action in this book.

Lt. Peter "Grudge" Greene is a BUDs instructor and career Navy SEAL. He is also the clueless father and now only parent of 15 year old Maddie Nakamura, whom he hasn't seen in a long time. Life has not been easy for them for the past two months as Maddie has had a really tough transition time. Now, she is on the run for her very life and Peter doesn't even have a clue as to why she's gone. The SEALS pull together to support and help Peter find Maddie.

Shayla Whitman is their across the street neighbor, but they don't meet until Peter desperately needs to follow a car he saw Maddie get into. Hot SEAL On Board, Shay becomes Peter's road trip buddy as he searches for Maddie and the guy she took off with. The whole mystery and drama of it appeals to Shay who is a romantic-suspense writer who is having a hard time writing right now. What better way to procrastinate from your fictional romantic-suspense is there than to actually live one? But as she gets to know Pete and what happened with Maddie's mother, Lisa, she sees a lot more than HOT SEAL when it comes to Peter.

Maddie hates her father as only a 15 year old who has to live with the guy for the first time can. Hate, love, hurt, misery, all describe Maddie. Now, her best friend, Fiona, has betrayed her and she is running for her life with Dingo, the 20 year old ex-boyfriend of Fiona and going nowhere slacker, and she doesn't know how she is going to get out of this, or even if she will. Maddie's trip takes her to some interesting places and with Shayla's skill in relating Peter and Lisa's story via text, she also comes to see that through a different perspective. Maddie also proved along the way that she is, indeed, her father's daughter.

In this 19th in the series, SEAL Lieutenant Peter Greene flags down romance writer Shayla Whitman, seeking help to find his missing teen daughter Maddie, who has only recently come to live with him.

Turns out that drug dealers are after Maddie, sold a bill of goods by her psychotic ex-friend Fiona. Violence ensues on several fronts, but Shayla and Peter persist in their search, and their anticipated romance catches fire.

As always Suzanne Brockmann delivers a highly entertaining, action-packed, sizzling romance in Some Kind of Hero.

This was one of my most highly anticipated reads for 2017 because I have been waiting YEARS for a new book in this series. There was some talk that maybe it was over but I was so happy to be back with the Troubleshooters! No one rights better romantic suspense in the military vein than Suzanne Brockmann and I seriously loved the characters of Pete and Shay that she created in this book. Shay is an author (romantic suspense, of course) and she was so awesome. Everything about this was seamless. I also think no one can write alternating/multiple POV better than SB - she is so good at creating unique voices that are still easy to read. Although I wasn't actually in love with the sub-story of Pete's daughter's romance (it felt a bit off), I was still all in for this one and devoured it in a day. I really hope this means there might be even more books in this series coming? Maybe?!

Some Kind of Hero comes out next week on July 11, 2017 and you can purchase HERE. I love this series so much!

He just pulled back to look into her eyes again, and time seemed to slow and not-quite stop, but change and expand. He'd experienced something similar a few times, while out on ops with the teams. There was a name for it, that sense of being present and acutely, intensely aware: kairos. The word also meant opportunity, and he was not a fool, so he slowly leaned in and when, once more, she didn't pull away, he kissed her again.

I really wanted to like this one, but I think it's a case of, It's not you, it's me. I have not read any of Suzanne Brockmann's other books, including the first 18 in this series. For me, the biggest issue was how the story opened--in the middle of an action scene--which was really confusing. It didn't help that the MC was talking to herself, a fictional character, one I'm guessing I would have recognized had I read the previous books, and the love interest, simultaneously. I couldn't seem to get my bearings. I made it 25% before giving up. I did skim the last few chapters and it ended well.

Based on the 5 star reviews, I do think fans of the series will enjoy this one.

**Live 7/10**

There’s something about reading Troubleshooters that almost feels like coming home. I wish I could express how much this group of characters means to me. I think it’s the only romance series, 17 books and growing, that I continue to love with the same level of passion I felt in the beginning. Actually, I feel like I’m more passionate now! I enjoyed those early characters, but I really love Izzy and his crew so much, and that crew keeps growing!

I am going to get into Grunge and Shayla, the main plot of Some Kind of Hero, but first I really need to talk about my main squeeze Irving ‘Izzy’ Zanella. This time he was only the supporting character/bestie to Grunge’s lead role, and yet for me he still shot to the forefront. He has got to be one of the most selfless characters I’ve ever read, in any genre. He’s also one of the funniest. I don’t want to spoil anything, but there were multiple times I had to bite my lip to minimize my Izzy induced grin. I’m telling you, my love for him just continues to grow and I beg and plead, Ms Brockmann, please don’t let him fade him into the background! 😀

I also have to show some of my love to the entire group that is Boat Squad John! I have a feeling, those spidey senses are tingling, we’re going to get more and more about this group of guys and I cannot wait. When I was reading Ready to Roll I was all about wanting more Seagull, because he was so awesome! Upon finishing Some Kind of Hero, I am now doing a little shimmy at the idea of more Hans! I don’t know what’s next, but here’s hoping it’s one of those two BSJ members, with tons more Zanella.

Okay, now that I’ve gotten all my fangirling out of my system, let’s talk about the actual story’s plot and the main characters, Grunge and Shayla.

In Ready to Roll, when we were first introduced to Grunge I remember feeling like, while he was mysterious and interesting, he wasn’t the character that stuck with me. Finding out Some Kind of Hero was going to be about Grunge wasn’t a let down, but it wasn’t what I’d been hoping for either.

The thing is, I don’t care who the main characters are, I always want to read books in this world so I’ll never be truly disappointed. And actually, a story about Grunge was enjoyable. I’m sure there are going to be readers out there who really struggle with Grunge’s origin story. It isn’t pretty, and it isn’t admirable (not entirely), and I don’t fault them for it. However, I also found it really realistic in a sad way. To me, Grunge was a good man who thought he was doing the right thing, but he discovered he was very wrong. That made the beginning of his story, and then the end, so much better. He went on a emotional journey, and that’s why I enjoyed it.

And then of course there was Shayla, who I think is the strongest and best written female character in the Troubleshooters world. I adored her. She was a successful writer, but she was a mom first. She wore pressed khaki slacks, a blouse, and sensible shoes. She was pragmatic and honest. And sure, she was also a little insecure, but there was a valid reason for it. Plus, aren’t a lot of us insecure about things? That’s what made her feel human. Here’s what I think really made her stand out though; I feel like Suzanne Brockmann put a lot of herself into Shayla’s character. I remember reading her letter to the fans, announcing Some Kind of Hero. In her letter she talked about how she was trying to write, but it felt like a chore. She felt like she was forcing it… I’m trying to remember after the fact, but I think she said it’s why she said the publication date was pushed back, and why the plans for the novel changed. So, in that sense, I feel like Shayla’s writers block and dread were maybe an extension of what Brockmann was going through. Perhaps that’s what really made Shayla feel so honest. Whatever it was, her character was really outstanding.

Grunge and Shayla together were really cute. I love how they’re an interracial couple, and while I don’t usually like instalove somehow Suzanne Brockmann made it work for me. It was tender, romantic, and sweet. And hot, of course. I mean, the myth-busting a romance novel sex scene, so super steamy!

And finally, while I do think the ‘crime’ portion of the plot was pretty fantastical, I also really didn’t care. For me, Troubleshooters biggest draw isn’t the plot. It’s the characters. It’s the love story. The plot’s don’t suck, by any means, they’re just secondary. In this case, I was more invested in Grunge and Shayla, and even in his daughter Maddie’s perspective. We rarely get the daughter’s story, and I thought getting both sides of their history was a plus. There were times she frustrated me, there were times he frustrated me. But then, doesn’t that also sound about right?

I really want to say more, especially about Dingo, but I feel like if I do it takes me too close to the spoiler zone and I definitely don’t want to do that to anyone. I’ll just say I think Suzanne Brockmann was very graceful in the choices she made, and I appreciated that. I’m hoping in 4-5 years, we get another Maddie story. When she’s a woman.

Wow… 948 words so far. Thank goodness I’m ready for closure!

I really hope this means Suzanne Brockmann has decided to continue the Troubleshooters world. I know I’ll continue to read every single thing she puts out; novel or novella. I don’t think I’ll every be ready to let go of these Navy SEALS.

I love this book and everything Suzanne Brockmann writes.It was good to reconnect with characters from previous books like Lindsay,Eden and Izzy.Peter is a Lt.seal and he gets custody of his daughter Maddie whose 15.He was not married to her mom and wasn't really involved with her life but when her mom dies she moves in with him.She gets involved with drug dealers and gets framed by one of them for stealing alot of money.She takes off to find the money with Dingo,her friend and thats where the adventure begins.Her dad makes friends with the neighbor Shayla and she helps him search for Maddie.The rest of the seal team help also and what a wild ride Ms.Brockmann takes us on.There's history,suspense and love and some very witty things said that had me smiling.I highly recommend this book,great read,hope to see more of the seals.

I was thrilled to receive an early copy of Some Kind of Hero through Netgalley and Ballentine Books.

Anyone who knows me, knows I love, love Suzanne Brockmann and her Troubleshooter series. She brings military life and Navy SEALs particularly to life in a way that not many other authors do. While her heroes are larger-than-life (hello, they’re SEALs!) she also does a great job of showing their vulnerabilities, something we can all relate to.

In Some Kind of Hero we reconnect with Lt. Peter Greene, BUD/S trainer, an elite fighting machine. But this tough guy has met his match; his fifteen-year-old daughter has moved in with him and she’s putting him through his paces!

Grunge wants nothing more than to correct the mistakes he’s made with his girl, but she isn’t interested in making it easy on him. Maddie is hurt, angry, and a little lost. Her mother has suddenly died and left a father she barely knows in charge. She’s forced to move away from her friends and is having trouble settling into her new life.

When she meets a girl who befriends her and a 20-year-old named “Dingo” – a kinda weird, possible hippie/druggie things take a turn for the worse.

Romance writer Shayla Whitman spends hours talking to the voices in her head (not as strange as it sounds :)) so when her hero urges her to help the hot Navy SEAL living across the street, what choice does she have?

This story is a bit of a departure from what we’ve come to expect from the Troubleshooter series, but its cast of characters are just as endearing and memorable as always!

I give Some Kind of Hero 5 lovely kisses
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Shayla Whitman is everything Lieutenant Peter Greene wants in a woman. She is smart, funny, and able to keep him on track when Maddie, his fifteen year old daughter disappears. I loved this book. Pete is a great hero and Shayla is perfect as his side kick. While Maddie does everything wrong when trouble arrives both Pete and Shayla manage to not only keep up but bring a team into play to help. A great addition to the series. The story line is full of tension and the characters fit the action to a tee.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

I went into this book with no knowledge of the previous books, so I was a little worried that there would be things I wouldn't understand in this book. However, I was glad that this book truly could be read as a standalone OR a continuation of the series. I do think that I would have enjoyed this book a little more if I had read the previous books, but it was still enjoyable nonetheless.

I will admit that Some Kind of Hero started off a bit rocky for me. It was hard to wrap my mind around what was happening. The beginning felt a bit abrupt and unbelievable, which made it a little difficult for me to really get into the book. However, around halfway through the book, things really started to kick off. The action and romance both started to come to a head and become explosive. I thought the suspense the author weaved into the later portion of the book was extremely exciting and addictive.

The main female character, Shayla, was a fun character to read about. She was funny, dedicated, kind, thoughtful, and fiercely loyal. I really admired how great of a mom she was. She truly wanted her children to be happy and she always tried to go out of her way to make the best lives for her kids. I also loved that she was an author because as a book fanatic, I thought it was wonderful that I could relate to her love of books. I thought she was a strong and wonderful main character. My only issue with Shayla was the fact that she talked to her fictional characters in her head. It got very annoying and even confusing when she would talk to her characters in her head. Personally, it took me out of the story and I wish it wouldn't have been as prevalent.

Peter the main male character, was a hot and charismatic alpha male. It was very attractive to see how much he cared about his daughter, even though he wasn't that close to her. I thought at times he was a little overbearing, but he was very swoon-worthy overall. His romance with Shayla was full of sexy moments that made me want to fan myself off. I thought they made a very dynamic duo and I liked how well their personalities complimented each other.

Maddie was Peter's daughter and I was surprised how much time we got to spend with her in the book. There were times when she came off as bit bratty and immature, but I could see how smart she was and that she would grow into a smart and dynamic woman. Her relationship with Dingo warmed my heart. Dingo wasn't necessarily a great guy, but he had a kind heart. I really enjoyed watching their friendship blossom. Since there was an age gap with Maddie being so young (Maddie was only 15), I had a hard time shipping them romantically. However, I would love to see them in a book in the future once they have aged a bit. I definitely think they could have a romance that would steal my heart.

The chase for Peter's daughter created an exciting and nail-biting plot for this book. I think fans of this series and fans of suspenseful romances will really enjoy this book!

3 / 5 Fangs

*This ebook was given to me in exchange for an honest review. *

A runaway turned kidnapping, a budding romance, amazingly fit Navy SEALs to the rescue; what more could you want?

Some Kind of Hero packs all of this into 352 pages crafted by longtime successful author Suzanne Brockmann. SEAL trainer Peter “Grunge” Greene is suddenly thrust into the role of father to his teenage daughter, Maddie in the opening of the book. Being a nosy next door neighbor, Shayla Whitman is thrilled to watch a Navy SEAL moving into the house across the street. Suddenly Maddie has run away and the new neighbors must band together to get to the bottom of her sudden disappearance. Suzanne Brockmann uses her books as a platform to point out social injustices like interracial couples and the Japanese American internment camps of World War II along with her ever present message of homosexual acceptance. As the plot unfolds we learn that Maddie is running from drug dealers trying to kill her and her friends. Can the SEALs recuse Maddie in time to save her? Read this book to find out!

This book is unlike Brockmann’s usual Navy SEAL inspired books in that it lacks continuous thrilling action scenes; instead, it is filled with much more emotion and familial crises. If you are looking for a heartwarming story filled with references to past characters, Some Kind of Hero is for you.

OH how I’ve missed Suzanne Brockmann’s SEALs. This book shows she hasn’t lost a step. I love that the characters are older yet still sexy as hell. I enjoyed that a 15 year old girl can fluster a super competent SEAL Lieutenant. I really enjoyed single mother, romance writer Shayla Whitman. She was smart, sexy and comfortable in her own skin. It was great catching up with Izzy and the gang including some new guys.
Fans are going to want to pick this one up.

Suzanne Brockmann, in the past, has been at the forefront of contemporary authors; revamping tired cliches, showing that protection is sexy, and creating stories for the current day. And this book continues that trend. A diverse (but not forced) cast of characters come together in a story that is on the lighter end (sometimes there are some DARK themes) of the Brockmann spectrum.
I missed the novella that introduced Lieutenant Peter Greene so I did feel a little behind on the story, but that may have been because I'm used to having so much history on previous heroes and heroines. He's struggling. Like, a lot. This isn't a secret-baby story because he knew he had a daughter, he just didn't get to spend a lot of time with her until her mother died. She's sullen and withdrawn but he doesn't realize that might be out of the ordinary until she disappears.
Shayla Whitman is a divorced romance writer (LOVE THIS CHARACTER) who is sort of peripherally aware of her SEAL neighbor but doesn't really connect with him until he's standing in the middle of the road trying to get someone to pull over and help him.
A lot of action and sexy times. A REALLY fast story and an epilogue that didn't need to happen. Overall, a highly enjoyable book that Brockmann fans will adore.

Four stars
This book comes out July 11

Here’s your phrase: Navy Seal. Who or what crosses your mind? Are you blushing? Suzanne Brockmann knows the power and appeal of the Navy Seals and once again, has come up with another fast, fresh, fun and dangerous mission of the heart for Lt Peter Greene. Sure Peter is one bad ass warrior, but he is no match for his hormonal fifteen-year-old daughter who is reeling from the loss of her mother and being forced to live with the father she never knew; the father who could make recruits cry, but is clueless on how to deal with young Maddie.

Enter Romantic Suspense writer, Shayla Whitman when Maddie goes missing and together, she and Peter will do all they can to find Maddie before she comes to harm, because she will come to harm, thanks to her trusting ways, need to spread her wings and poor choices in friends.
Who is the more formidable warrior, Peter of the brawny muscles or Shayla, mother extraordinaire? Together they are a dynamic duo on the hunt, but when Cupid steps in, they are blind to the love that is growing between them.

SOME KIND OF HERO is romantic action at its finest! Fast-paced, with moments of high-tension, sweet uncertainty and denial of the heart as the chase is on for one father to find and protect the daughter he had no idea would mean so much to him! Yep, Suzanne Brockmann knows how to create MY kind of hero or should I say heroes? Start to finish, heart pounding action, passion and romance that feels good! Part of a series that stands proud on its own!

I received an ARC edition from Ballantine Books in exchange for my honest review.

Series: Troubleshooters - Book 17
Publisher: Ballantine Books (July 11, 2017)
Publication Date: July 11, 2017
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Print Length: 353 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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Suzanne Brockmann finally returns with another fast-paced and sexy adventure read. It feels like I've been waiting forever for this. Why? Because I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOREVER FOR THIS.

In Some Kind of Hero, Brockmann gives her readers what they love: a hot, brave, and sensitive Navy SEAL hero whose life is thrown all kinds of sideways. He meets a smart, real, and also brave woman (sometimes it's a man 😊 ) who ends up tangled in his crazy world and together they do crazy things to save the day. Sure, it's a formula, but it's one that is so well done. This is book #17 in the Troubleshooters series and it never feels stale.

(Side note: if any book in this world can be considered a standalone, then it's this one. There's no need to read the others before, though the author recommends reading the trio of novellas, Free Fall , Home Fire Inferno , and Ready to Roll that were published prior to SKoH--which I didn't read.)

As I said, it's been a while since I've read a new Brockmann, so I forgot that I pretty much inhale her reads. Some Kind of Hero starts with a car chase (An actual car chase. As in, Pete flags down Shayla and hops in her car, tells her he just saw his missing daughter jump in a strange car, and Shayla proceeds to rev the engine and followthatcar!). Sooo, you don't get any time to settle in. The rest of the novel follows the two, with alternating POVs from Maddie, the runaway, and Izzy, lovable SEAL featured in other TS books (which you still don't need to read).

The story is filled with energy, filled with humor and fun, and filled with emotions. Brockmann showcases her talent at creating engaging characters with real stories, complicated thoughts and feelings, and throws them in situations, that may seem over-the-top, but nevertheless gives us the opportunity to see their true selves quickly. She basically writes action movies with realistic chemistry and better dialogue.

I had load of fun reading Some Kind of Hero. It doesn't make the top ranks of my Troubleshooters favorites, since it features the cast of SEALS that I call the B-list cast (harsh, but *shrugs*), but I love Shayla. I love Peter too, but Shayla is a top-notch heroine. Great mom, smart, a romance writer!, geeky, no-nonsense, kind...the list goes on. The scenes with her and Peter are so effortless and so smooth, organic, and funny that it makes up for some of the action that was ridiculous (The bucket? What was that?) and the rate at which they fall into each other.

Suzanne Brockmann fans should enjoy Some Kind of Hero , and I'll also recommend this to anyone who likes romantic suspense. Even if you're not prone to reading that sub-genre, and just love romance, then this will hit the spot if you're in the mood for some swoon with a shot of adrenaline, lots of sexy moments, layered with thought-provoking and moving ones as well, and featuring a multifaceted and diverse cast.

Suzanne Brockmann always delivers for me so I'm not surprised that I plowed through this book and I'm ready for more. I was worried that since my tastes have changed much lately, that I might not connect like I did before. But, I should've known that the author that's held me enraptured by her thrilling and honest stories since I was fifteen years old could never disappoint me. I just need her to write a little faster. ;)

Every once in a while you come across an extraordinary romantic suspense. Its a story with resilience, that ability to stick with you long after you are through. SOME KIND OF HERO has that special something and it comes in the way Brockmann creates her characters. Relateable, likeable and oh, so human.

Fast paced, fun and packed full of everything that I've come to love from Brockmann brand of writing. SOME KIND OF HERO is an example of contemporary romance at its finest with a good dose of suspense on the side.

I received this ARC copy of Some Kind of Hero from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine. This is my honest and voluntary review. Some Kind of Hero is set for publication July 11, 2017.

My Rating: 5 stars

Written by: Suzanne Brockmann
Series: Troubleshooters
Sequence in Series: Book 19
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication Date: July 11, 2017
ISBN-10: 0345543823
ISBN-13: 978-0345543820
Genre: Romantic Suspense

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Okay, guys, I’m about to gush about how much I loved this book.

Suzanne Brockmann initiated me into the Romantic Suspense genre. I remember picking up the first book in the Troubleshooters series and falling quite hopelessly in love with the writing style. I actually made a list of every single book (I think it was about 8 or 9 in the series at the time) and had my mother buy me the rest. I was thrilled when I got them and proceeded to read and fall in love with each book and each character. I’m not sure how I got so far behind until I finally picked up the 17th book, Some Kind of Hero. It was like coming home.

You know, it’s not about not being afraid—it’s about taking action despite the fear,” he pointed out. “That’s called courage.”

Shayla Whitman is an author of Romantic Suspense who has a bad case of writer’s block. That’s the least of her problems when the hot Daddy Seal who lives across the street runs in front of her car and demands she “follow that car!” It looks like Shayla’s been called into a novel of her own real life adventure story as she helps piece together the disappearance of Lieutenant Peter Greene’s daughter, Maddie.

Gosh, did I fall hard for these characters. Shayla is hilarious! A writer, she’s quirky and smart and kind of a badass genius. She’s also the mother of two boys and has her most-popular written character, Harry, constantly giving his two cents. I love how Shayla jumps in, no holds barred, even though she doesn’t know Peter Greene all that well. I also love how she never does what Peter expects. Gotta keep 'em on their toes!

This book wasn’t written like anything else I’ve ever read. I love that there’s a story within a story here. Shayla’s character, Harry, is constantly talking to her, and I totally get this (any writer will sympathize 100% because Yes! Exactly that!) Harry becomes the running commentary of readers—showing his frustrations, egging Shayla on for silly things she or Peter do or don’t do. It’s like a real life reader is present in the story, and that’s you. I was charmed to my toes!

Man, the way her brain clicked along at a million miles an hour was a thing of beauty to behold.

That quote sealed me in. I did my half-swoon as Peter Greene comments on his delight in the heroine’s brain. I literally had a moment of silence. *listens to the many others swoon.*

That makes it a quite emphatic yes, please to Peter Greene. He’s got this aura of control, but he’s also such a down-to-earth sweetheart who finds himself with a teen-aged girl on his hands! (You don’t have to be a parent to sympathize with that.) I love how he accepts Shayla’s quirky nature, and he’s more than willing to let her lead. I was flipping pages as fast as I could, and I still wasn’t reading fast enough.

We get even more than that, however. There’s some deep-seated issues to be dealt with along the way, some harsh realities too, that had me crying and so angry at the injustices of it all. I appreciate that these moments are in here, that this book acknowledges them. Alongside the mystery surrounding Maddie’s disappearance, it offers a well-rounded, deeply emotional experience.

Ms. Brockmann can write tension and heartbreak, humor and high-octane adventure all in one, and it’s a delightful combination that has me hitting myself upside the head for being so far behind in this series. I will continue to recommend this book--the entire Troubleshooters series--all day long.

Some Kind of Hero is Ms. Brockmann at her finest. You’ll want to go deep into your reading fort for this one.

5 stars!

I just loved this book. I am sorry to say that it had been a few years since I last read a book by Ms Brockmann, and this one will have me going back to read all those books I missed.
The story centers around Shayla, a suspense romance author , divorced, with two teenage boys who has moved to LA so the boys could be closer to their Dad.
Pete, her new neighbot, is a LT Navy Seal instructor , now a single Dad . His daughter, Maddie, is 15 years old whom he hadn’t seen since she was a tottler . Their relationship is strained at best .
She hangs out with the wrong crowd and ends up disappearing when a bad guy thinks she has stolen 10K from him, which is NOT true. She has been framed.
The story is full of suspense, hunky Seals, some which were in other of the Troubleshooter books, and of course, romance.
But it’s more than that. It’s full of touching moments and family dynamics. . At times you will laugh out loud, at others, you will want to cry, and there will be moments you will be reminded of the prejudices that we have in our society.
Paraphrasing Shayla, Pete is funny, smart, kind, caring, listens, pays attention and remembers. Shayla too is funny, brilliant, loves her kids, and let’s not forget , her firend “Harry” ,
Some might say that it’s not an edgy suspense romance,. But that’s exactly why I loved it. It’s more real to life. Showing mostly ordinary people, who happen to be ,one that is a Navy Seal another an author. Their profession doesn’t define them, but rather their essence does. Ms Brockmann shows us that life is messy, but family , and love are what make this world a better place.
Thank you , Ms Brockmann , for this wonderful story.
I was gifted this copy by Netgalley. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Danger and Intrigue

I’ve always loved Suzanne Brockmann’s books, and this was no exception. A few months ago I figured it was time for a reread of the Troubleshooters, and getting to mix a new story in with my rereads was awesome. Brockmann has created a world full of characters you constantly want to know more about, and seeing familiar faces throughout the series is something I really enjoy.

In Some Kind of Hero, we get to know Peter and Shayla. They are two single parents (Shay has shared custody with her ex) who would do anything for their kids, and they bond over this. Although they get to know each other under less-than-ideal circumstances – Peter’s daughter Maddie gone missing and trouble following in their wake – the sparks fly and they eventually give in, giving us some very hot scenes! Shay also helps Peter connect with his daughter through a retelling of how he and her mother ended up together, which was emailed in installments to Maddie.

We also get to know Maddie, and see that while she is mature in some ways, she still has that teenage angst. Mix that with the grief from her mother’s death and living with a dad she barely knows, Maddie runs rather than seek help from her SEAL dad when trouble comes knocking. She sticks with an older friend, Dingo, who freaks when he realizes she is only 15 years old (because, while technically friends, they both like each other, obviously). Although not the smoothest guy, Dingo is kind and honorable – and smart enough to finally convince Maddie they need to call in the troops. Hopefully we will get to see more of him and Maddie once she is no longer jailbait.

While I could have done with a little less of Shay’s inner dialogue with her fictional FBI agent (especially her usually-audible shushing), it was less intrusive as the main story picked up. Being able to see Izzy again was a huge plus, and I also loved getting to know the “John’s” a little better. All-in-all, this book was another great addition to the Troubleshooter world!

Arc provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.