Maddie Frye, the Checkerberry Inn’s snarky, introverted chef, just wants to be left alone. But with the inn’s upcoming gala, Maddie’s boss has matchmaking on the brain. So when the gorgeous new guy in town helps her out for a night, she comes up with the perfect solution to her problem…

Cole Granville is looking for a fresh start. When a part-time job opens in the Checkerberry’s kitchen, he takes it without a second thought. The only catch? He’s got to help his sexy new coworker snag a date for an upcoming dance. But as he coaches Maddie on attracting her crush, Cole realizes he’s the one falling for the curvy brunette

Titles in the Checkerberry Inn series include:  Her Unexpected Detour – Her Unexpected Engagement – Her unexpected Hero

Title:  Her unexpected hero
Series:  Checkerberry Inn #3
Author:  Kyra Jacobs
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  July 17, 2017
Publisher:  Entangled Publishing – Bliss
My Rating:  4 stars

Sometimes life just goes wrong.  No one really at fault aside from being with the wrong person, or being in the wrong place at the wrong time.  Cole and Maddie both had difficult back stories, the kind that will make you ache for the characters and believe that they can find better for themselves soon.

As Cole is basically starting over, every job he can get will make that business dream a reality sooner.  So when Maddie offers him another job he jumps at the chance.  It doesn’t hurt that he finds Maddie attractive either.  Maddie and Cole develop a friendship and a bit of mentoring as Cole is coaching Maddie on her romantic endeavor techniques – all the while wishing it was him that she was interested in.

I liked Maddie and Cole’s romance.  They make an interesting couple, each battling their own demons.  As their friendship turned to more, it was easy to see them make a future for themselves.  Sure, there were issues to be dealt with, but they turned into a solid couple that I could believe in.

I would recommend Her Unexpected Hero to any Romance reader.  I believe you’ll discover a couple that has battles to face but their journey is engaging and believable.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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