THE HERO is the third book in the ‘Thunder Point’ series and once again I was swept into the community. The people who live at Thunder Point are just ordinary everyday people with problems just like you and me. They all smile and say g’day, and they all know each other’s business, but when there’s trouble they all roll up their sleeves and join in to help. Spencer has just moved her after the death of his wife from cancer; he is the new football coach. He and his son are looking for a fresh start after all the trauma of the past few years. Devon and her young daughter have fled from a commune called ‘The Fellowship’ run by the increasingly obsessive and manipulative Jacob who has bedded all the women and is the father to all of the children and is on the run from the government. She is essentially a ‘sister-wife’ complete with one long braid and dowdy clothing. Devon escapes with the assistance of one of the other women. With the help of the gruff and silent Rawley, an old Vietnam veteran, she finds a new home, a new job and a fresh start; she also meets Spencer. Trouble is the fellowship is not done with her and when lives are on the line a Hero steps forward to help – well a few of them really but the one she loves is the least likely hero. I loved how during the story Devon grew as a character from a woman who jumps at shadows and is scared of being found, to a confident kick-arse amazon who fights alongside the men at the showdown. The support acts are good to – some of the characters that we have met in the previous books are back and we can see what they are up to but thankfully THE HERO is about just one set of love struck couple.

Taking to meet-up this morning. If not selected will release in Cafe

Picked up at the meet-up.

A lovely, feel-good romance.
I could tell there had been previous books in this s series, but I didn't feel I missed anything in this story by not having read them.

Travelling with another book. Books shouldn't travel alone.

thankyou for the travelling companion :)

apologies for the delay in acknowledging receipt - your parcel did arrive over a week ago (25/7) but remained hidden in the car during a superbusy week and now that i have emptied said car, i have found all kinds of wonderful (and not so) surprises

thanks again - we al need some 'fluff' to read at times

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this novel wants to go for a summer/christmas holiday in qld
or maybe it is a hitchhiking travelling companion...

happy reading
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Sent to me by a fellow-bookcrosser and pen friend. Am going to read in the next few weeks. Doesn't look my usual cup-of-tea but I like trying new things.