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Redleg Security, Book 1
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Savannah Peachwood
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Jackie Walker
About this listen
My name is Sue O’Malley, and I’ve been keeping it awkward since 1996. Another thing about me? I might be in love with my bodyguard. Leo Mason is all I’ve been able to think about since he broke my heart and left me standing alone on my front porch six months ago.
But now he’s back. He says someone is after us and insists we hide in his remote cabin until the threat is neutralized. It’ll be just the two of us with one bed, along with all his muscles, tats, and those f--king smoldering glances that burn up my skin.
I trust him to keep me safe from danger, but can I trust him to protect my heart too?
My name is Leo Mason. As a bodyguard with Redleg Security and a former Army Ranger, I’ve got lots of secrets and even more enemies. Six months ago, I did the unthinkable when I fell for a woman I was protecting.
She’s too young for me—too innocent—and being with me comes at a cost. One I won't force her to pay. So I did the best thing I could do to save her—I left.
But now there’s a new danger threatening her, and I’ll stop at nothing to protect Sue, my angel. I broke her heart before, but this time things will be different. This time, I’ll be her hero.
Heartbreak Hero is a medium slow-burn romantic-suspense novel with some rom-com vibes, plot twists, steamy times, foul language, and binge-worthy action. This novel features a plus-sized, neurodivergent heroine and a protective hero who helps her see her quirks as strengths and loves her exactly as she is. There is a happily ever after, no cheating, and no other woman drama. Tropes: second chance, age-gap, and forced proximity. Check the front of the book or the author's website for content warnings.
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SEAL Salvation
- Brotherhood Protectors Colorado, Book 1
- By: Elle James
- Narrated by: Gregory Salinas
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Hank Patterson refuses to let his buddy Jake slowly kill himself with alcohol. Hank’s plan to expand the Brotherhood Protectors into Colorado will only work if he can hire the best men for the job. He wants Jake, and sends fellow Coloradan, Kujo, to pull Jake out of an alcohol-induced haze to work for the team. Hank’s contact has a place they can set up operations while flying under the radar—a flailing dude ranch, run by a former Marine Gunnery sergeant and his feisty daughter.
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Story was good narration was awful
- By Teach1993 on 10-24-23
By: Elle James
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Tagged Steel
- Steel Crew Series, Book 1
- By: MJ Fields
- Narrated by: Troy Duran, Elizabeth Hart
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Living by my father's rules has never been easy. Who does he think he is anyway? Jase Steel has broken every rule he tries to make me live by. The last one though, that last D, ruined my virgin skin, my relationship with my father, and changed my whole life. No Decorating. I should have listened to him...but I didn't.
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Amazing
- By Christine Stalker on 08-05-20
By: MJ Fields
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Everest
- By: S.L. Scott
- Narrated by: Sebastian York, Ava Erickson
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Six-foot-three. Dynamic green eyes. Utterly irresistible. Ethan Everest stole my breath the first time I saw him. He romanced me with skill, dazzled me with his charisma, and proceeded to steal my heart right after. I might have fallen for his easy-going smile the first time we met, but I fell for him the second time. Honey-colored hair. Cherry-kissed lips. Captivatingly gorgeous. Singer Davis was the first, and only, woman to ever intimidate me. She spoke to my heart with her wit, seduced me with her eyes, and became the only thing that made sense in a world that made none.
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I love Sebastian York but....
- By Cre O. on 11-18-18
By: S.L. Scott
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Off Your Game
- Chicago Red Tails, Book 1
- By: Susan Renee
- Narrated by: Stella Hunter, Gabriel Spires
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Good looks and wads of cash usually get me whatever I desire, unless I desire a box of my favorite cereal at the grocery store right before it closes. As if tonight's loss wasn't bad enough, I'm now watching said box of cereal, my literal good luck charm, disappear in some woman's cart. The brazen woman denies my cash offer along with my proposal for a more intimate payment. How much loss can a man take in one day? At this point, who cares how rude I am to her? She's public enemy number one, and chances of seeing her again are slim to none.
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hockey romance got to love it
- By Diane's Kindle on 05-03-25
By: Susan Renee
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Sexting Mr. CEO
- An Age Gap, Steamy Romance
- By: Flora Ferrari
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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One tech conference disaster nearly cost me my career. Instead, it threw me into the arms of Luke Cross—a devastatingly charming CEO who operates on a level I've only read about. He’s the silver fox who fixes problems, and apparently, I’m his newest, most consuming project. Our Vegas fling was meant to be temporary, a stolen escape fueled by intense chemistry. But Luke doesn't do temporary. His possessive whispers follow me home, promising a future across state lines. Just as I start to believe in fairy tales, reality crashes down. A brutal tech war erupts, positioning his company as ...
By: Flora Ferrari
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Spades: Aces Underground One
- By: Helen Hardt
- Narrated by: Zachary White, Laura Sandes
- Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Alissa Maravilla has spent her life playing it safe. She gave up her dream of being a professional musician for the steady, predictable world of nursing at a Chicago hospital. No risks. No chaos. Just straight lines and sensible choices. Until she meets Maddox Hathaway. The moment Alissa steps into his enigmatic haberdashery, she feels the shift—his piercing gaze, his effortless charm, his debonair style. Maddox is temptation wrapped in silk and sin, and when he invites her into his world, she can’t resist.
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Slow, repetitive and boring
- By Dana on 05-07-25
By: Helen Hardt
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Rival Secrets
- Love over Murder, Book 1
- By: J.D. Carothers
- Narrated by: Shane East, Samantha Brentmoor
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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What happens in Vegas can be deadly… After my parents passed away, I put my culinary dreams aside to be the lawyer they wanted. However, with my 30th birthday rapidly approaching, my bestie urges me to enter a cooking competition in Las Vegas. When a contestant is murdered, my time watching from the sidelines is over. I’m suddenly thrown into the event as a finalist.
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Great narration!
- By JenJenReads85 on 03-12-25
By: J.D. Carothers
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Our Secret Song
- For Love and Rock, Book 1
- By: Emily Childs
- Narrated by: Mia Madison, C.J. Mission
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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When Bridger Cole sings, the women of America think he's singing to them. No one needs to know every lyric is inspired by his best friend's little sister, the woman who annoys him and makes him want to grow old in matching rocking chairs at the same time. But when the press catches wind of a new woman in his life, Bridger's management is quick to use the opportunity to repair his wicked rock star reputation with the public. Use his lifelong frenemy in a good-girl changes the bad-boy ploy? Easy. Watch her sing in his kitchen each morning and become besties with his dog? Harder.
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Wonderful
- By Lisa Carter on 11-28-22
By: Emily Childs
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The Devil's Deal
- Cavaleri Brothers, Book 1
- By: Lilian Harris
- Narrated by: Gideon Frost, Lessa Lamb
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
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She’s the devil's daughter, but once, she was my only friend. Everything changed 15 years ago when her father killed mine. When she betrayed me. And every day since, all I’ve thought about is vengeance. Brutal, twisted revenge.
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♥️❤️ SO GOOD.. I NEED MORE STARS ❤️♥️
- By 🔹🔸🔹🔸CAROLYN 🔹🔸🔹🔸 on 11-27-22
By: Lilian Harris
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Jackson
- Mercy Ring, Book 1
- By: Nyssa Kathryn
- Narrated by: Stella Bloom, Tim Paige
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
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River Harp fell in love with her brother’s best friend, a boy who was practically part of the family…a boy who broke her heart before leaving town. Sixteen years later, he’s back for her brother’s funeral. And River wants nothing to do with the man. At least, that’s what she keeps telling herself.
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A great start to this new series
- By Yvonne T. Cruz on 08-03-23
By: Nyssa Kathryn
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Promise Me Forever
- By: Layla Hagen
- Narrated by: Jacob Morgan, Savannah Peachwood
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
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As a divorced single father, I live by three rules: Make sure every day my daughter, Paisley, knows she’s number one in my life. No matter what, keep contact with my cheating ex-wife to a minimum, and turn Maxwell Wineries into a legacy that keeps Paisley set for life. When I hire Lexi to look after my daughter, I realize I need another rule: Don’t pursue Paisley’s nanny. But even if I had that rule it wouldn’t matter. Because I'm breaking it already.
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Wow! Tate & Lexi’s Sweet & Sexy Story ...
- By B. Roscoe on 11-02-21
By: Layla Hagen
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Touch Her and Die
- McRae Bodyguards, #1
- By: Jolie Vines
- Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Addison Barnes
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
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As a bodyguard, I have one rule: don't get attached. Yet Daisy's got me hooked. When I'm asked to protect her, I can't resist. She's warmth and kindness wrapped up in a curvy package, and I'm willing to cross any line to keep her safe. Almost. No matter how torn I am between duty and desire, there’s only one chance I can’t take. For her, I’ll risk anything—except for my heart.
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Believe
- By dmj on 11-03-24
By: Jolie Vines
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Long Time Coming
- A Small Town, Single Dad, Brother's Best Friend Ranch Romance
- By: S.L. Scott
- Narrated by: Samantha Summers, Ryan Hudson
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
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It didn’t take long for news to spread that Tagger Grange was back in Peachtree Pass. I found out even faster when I fell right into his arms—not by choice. The barstool wobbled under me when reaching for a cheddar biscuit. They’re my weakness. Much like he used to be. Rolled up sleeves and tailored pants have replaced the boots and jeans my brother’s best friend once wore. But it’s not just the clothes that have changed. His shoulders are broader and he’s broodier. Somehow, he's even more handsome than ever.
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Boring and trite
- By Guntergirl on 05-22-25
By: S.L. Scott
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Audiobook Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Savannah and Troy were impeccably cast as Sue and Leo.
Savannah's narration had the exact amount of sass and quirkiness needed to let Sue's relatable personality shine.
Troy's deep, smoky voice as Leo was the perfect balance of commanding alpha and comforting warmth.
The narration was top notch and I recommend this audiobook for anyone who is a fan of romantic suspense!
Thank you Jackie Walker and Home Cooked Books for the ALC and the opportunity to give my honest review.
Heartbreak Hero is a medium-slow burn, romantic suspense novel with some romcom vibes, plot twists, steamy times, foul language, and page-turning action.
This novel features a plus-sized, neurodivergent heroine and a protective hero who helps her see her quirks as strengths. There is a happily ever after and no cheating.
Tropes:
Second Chance
Age Gap
Forced Proximity
Bodyguard
Romantic Suspense with RomCom Vibes
Neurodivergent Rep
Plus Size FMC
Tatted "Gentle Giant" former Army Ranger MMC
He loves her exactly as she is; stretch marks, curves, quirks and all
The narration is perfection!
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Underwhelming
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One of my favorite things in life as a reader is when I actually LAUGH OUT LOUD while I’m reading. It feels so stinkin’ good! Jackie Walker is such an amazing story teller. I’ll say it again in my review, but her characters’ voices speak clearer to me than maybe any other author. And all the feels at all the surprising moments—I’ll for real laugh out loud on one page and be tearing up or straight up crying on the next page.
Thanks to Home Cooked Books for the ALC & chance to give my candid review.
Story Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0-5)
Audiobook Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 (0-5)
Overall Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (0-5)
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (0-5) or maybe 🔥🔥🔥 but lots of it and descriptive!
What I’m Starry-Eyed Over:
🤩 First-person dual POV—such great characterization: you know them, feel them, hear them, and definitely want to touch them.
🤩 Perfectly cast and definitely deliciously voiced narrators that take the characterization to the next level. What phenomenal romance audiobook entertainment!
🤩 Fabulous MCs: “burly, tatted, former Army Ranger bodyguard hero & neurodivergent heroine”! 😍
🤩 Romance Suspense—if you’ve been wanting to try one, I highly recommend it! All the feels you are looking for (love, longing, lust, & laughs) PLUS CLIMAX! Sorry, I can’t think of any good L words for suspense/thrill and I just can’t help myself. There is climax of all kinds in this beautiful story.
🤩 Chapter Titles—I know some of you are hoping for some chapter titles in your life.
🤩 Body positivity!
🤩 Second chance romance in such a clever and interesting plot.
🤩 Bad guys & danger but never having to doubt the HEA would happen.
🤩 More HEA than you even expect!
What I’m Wishing/Dizzy About:
💫 Creepy cabin in the woods—okay, actually an amazing cabin in the woods, but pretty creepy feels. I’m such a wimp—I definitely read past my bedtime all the way to the end because there was no way I was going to sleep with those cabin feels going wild. But, oh wow, was that cabin worth it! There was steam coming from every room in that cabin!
deliciously voiced narrators that take the characterization to the next level
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Steamy and Sweet
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Sue & Leo
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Funny, relatable, and keeps you on your toes
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Leo feels he is not right for Sue, so walks away when the threat is over, purposefully hurting her in the process. This throws Sue into a quandary. Did she misread things? She is not good with people.
When danger reappears, the gloves come off, and true feelings can no longer be ignored - but it may be too late. This one will stick with you. It is an amazing story. I listened to the audio, which was superb.
***** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book *****
Emotional, Brilliant and Romantic!!
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I'm already claiming this as a favorite of the year.
I know I loved and adored Sue and Leo largely in part because I am the mother of a child on the autism spectrum. I LOVED seeing Sue get her HEA...it gives me hope for my kiddo.
I also LOVED Sue's quirks and mannerisms...Jackie did a fantastic job in her representation of ASD, anxiety, etc. While being broad enough to not typecast or stereotype (and reading her notes after the story explains why...thank you for putting your RL experience into your characters, Jackie)
Let's not forget to mention that Leo was dream MMC material...he was just so darn swoon. Big beefy bodyguard with his own issues and his big gooey heart. Couldn't resist if I wanted to.
I really enjoyed the world-building and the side characters that were introduced,. I can already sense several of the stories/pairings that are going to be coming in the series.
There were plenty of steamy bits....Plenty of suspense and who done its to keep this reader happy...but in the end, it was the glimpses at a neurodivergent adult lifestyle, the heart-to-hearts, the confessions and professions that really did me in...it's been awhile since a book touched my heart so much. 💜🩵
A Geeky Girl Favorite of 2023
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Amazing story and storytelling
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I love this book
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