Her Unexpected Hero

I love all your books. Their are romantic spicy and very interesting.

A simple touch, an unexpected encounter or a moment in time may change everything if we just take the chance.

They were drawn together from the first moment they met. There is this strong connection between them, soul mates. Jackson and Alyssa begin to find the fundamentals of a relationship, learning how to trust, communicate and love each other unconditionally.
Romantic, suspenseful captivating storyline. Extremely well written. Excellent character development throughout the story.

Provided the privilege of reading an unpublished version from the publisher.

3.5 stars

Her Unexpected Hero was my first time reading a full length book by Melody Anne, I did read a novella by her in the Baby It's Cold Outside Anthology and it turns out I have several of her books in my TBR waiting for me on my Kindle so I know I will be reading more from this author in the future. While this is a new series, I am going to assume (the vibe I got from reading this book) that this is a spin-off of another series. While I enjoyed this book as a new series and a standalone there were times I felt like I was missing out on some pieces of the puzzle, they were few things that made me wonder if I should go back and read her Anderson series (which I most likely will).

Her Unexpected Hero was different than I was expecting. Melody Anne has crafted a story that you think is leading in one direction and then jumps the rails and really takes you on a new path! When Jackson and Alyssa met there was a spark, chemistry and some heat! Melody Anne did a great job pulling you into the story, from the emotional prologue and then right into the meeting of Alyssa and Jackson at the airport. Alyssa was a tough sale for me, she had just had the carpet pulled from beneath her, losing everything and having to go back to living with her parents. She was closed off, bitter and wanting to forget what she was forced to leave behind. A fresh start was what she planned, then Jackson messed it all up (in a good way). Jackson, I will admit, I liked right away. He was surly, a bit fussy and hot under the collar. Then we get to see him evolve and change during the story. Melody Anne did a great job with her characters, I loved the family ties with Jackson and his family and the sense of community that she portrayed in that small Montana town.

As the story unfolded there were a few things that gave me pause (I have a few hang ups in my picky reader's mind that I couldn't get over, but no spoilers) and took me out of the story. Alyssa was very wishy-washy and came off as a bit of a spoiled brat. She didn't want Jackson, but she was upset when he wasn't there giving her attention and she made pretty silly choices. Her character went through a lot during this book, things got pretty dramatic and a bit far fetched for me. Jackson on the other hand became a whole new person from the surly man we meet at the airport, but I was ok with that. He saw what he wanted, recognized it and went after it. He was way more patient (and a bit blind) with Alyssa than many would be. His turnaround did seem sudden, but somehow it worked. I liked the idea that your whole life could change by sitting next to someone on a plane... ah, fate!

Her Unexpected Hero was definitely an interesting read. While I wasn't a fan of some the plot points and the dramatic happenings, it was a solid read and I will be interested to read the next installment. If you like your romance with drama and sizzle then this is a great book to pick up and read tonight!