Hero Ever After
Gibson Hollow, Book 1
by Kait Nolan
Narrated by Amy McFadden, Sean Masters
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Pub Date Oct 24 2025 | Archive Date Nov 23 2025
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Description
I never meant to be anyone’s heroine.
Not when I became the acting mayor of my hometown after the flood. Not when I kept my law practice afloat out of a booth in my grandmother’s diner. And definitely not when my secret romantasy novels went viral.
Nobody in Gibson Hollow knows I’m the author behind the pen name. And nobody was supposed to kiss me at that book convention—least of all my brother’s best friend, cosplaying the hero he doesn’t know I modeled after him.
Now Ramsey Shaw is back in town. Volunteering. Smiling at me like I’m not on the verge of shattering.
Like he remembers the kiss. Like he sees the truth.
I’ve spent my whole life being strong. Quiet. In control.
But for the first time, I don’t want to be any of those things.
I just want to be his.
In a town held together by hope and heart, it’s the people who show up that make it shine.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"This book was just so very good. It’s a heartwarming and spicy story about love, found family, trauma and healing built around intense, strong, passionate, messy, relatable and likeable humans. It’s one of those books that you dive in head first and stay completely absorbed in until the very last word. And oh the feels. Phew - I was feeling all of them with this one - laughing, crying, sighing, groaning, teeth gritting, and swooning."
"This might be one of the best written beginnings to a small-town romance series I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading! The setting seems real, especially after recent events, the characters are well developed with depth, backstories, and all are interesting (I need to know who we’re going to see in the upcoming books for love stories). Alia and Ramsey have a beautifully written ‘will they, won’t they’ that carries over from the prequel in “Hero Ever After” (masquerade ball, need I say more… squee!). "
"My heart is completely full after reading the first book in the Gibson Hollow series. I have read every book by Kait Nolan and although I love them and recommend them to friends and family, Hero Ever After is HANDS DOWN my very favorite book!!...I wish I could make this a 100 star review, but I'll have to settle for a very enthusiastic 5 star instead!!"
"Wow…I feel like I am at a loss for words. This book, hands down, contains one of the most emotional, beautiful, and consuming stories I have ever had the pleasure to read. From start to finish there are moments to laugh out loud at between Alia, her family, her friends and Ramsey. What will have readers needing stock in Kleenex though is the absolute raw, real and deep emotional moments. I admit to crying at stories, not often, but ones that really tug at my heart, I was literally in tears for almost the entire final 10% of this story. I actually had to stop to dry my eyes just so I could read the words on my screen. I have always been a Kait Nolan fan, but this book is without a doubt my absolute favorite and I cannot wait for more from Gibson Hollow!"
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Featured Reviews
Erin C, Reviewer
This audio made me laugh,swoon, and cry throughout the whole thing. I absolutely loved listening to Hero Ever After, there aren't a lot of books that I want to give over 5 stars, and this is one of them. This audio/book is definitely worth 10 stars hands down: between the best friend Blair, Biscuit the dog, Uncle D and the Sass Patch, hashtag Swoony Mcbroadsword, and the Kella Harman feral fans. This book and audio is definitely a must read/listen to.
Jenifer T, Reviewer
5 ⭐️
🎧: Hero Ever After by Kait Nolan
Why you’ll love this audiobook!!
Small Town Romance
Brother’s Best Friend
Friends To Lovers
Football Hero
Just What She Needs
Secret Identity
Second Chance Romance
This is my first book by Author Kat Nolan and it won’t be the last. I fell in love with small town romance! I love when a book has great main characters and great side characters that woven into the story and this book definitely has that. This book will be a ride for your emotions so be prepared. I love Alia she is strong , creative and the rock that holds a lot together. Ramsey aka my new book boyfriend he is kind, caring, supportive, and generous. This audiobook is narrated by Amy McFadden and Shawn Masters I loved their voices in this audiobook they did such an amazing job bringing these characters to life and add Kait Nolan details of the small town vibes it sucked me and didn’t let me go till the end!!
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