Lauren Rowe you slay me!

Hero, just... Hero!

This book is everything, every bloody little thing, I could ever want in a book.
At eight percent I was on emotional overload. I have absolutely NO IDEA how to put in to words what this story did to me.

Firefighter Colby Morgan is broken in body and mind after an accident during a rescue but when a dark angle enters his hospital room peace settles over him and he is determined to win her heart, soul and body.

Right! Review...... *stares in to blank space*

Lauren Rowe knows how to tell a story and she knows how to build characters. This is not news to me. But this book is in a different dimension from her earlier work. I feel like she took everything good from every other book she has written and put it in to this one story.

- It is emotional like nobodys business.
- It is funny like you wouldn't believe.
- It breaks you.
- And it warms your very soul.

How I wish I owned a poets skills so I could properly express how Hero moved me. I don't unfortunately so you will just have to experience it yourself...

I for one am owned by this story tonight, drained dry, and in need of tissues and a shot of rum.

And when all that is said, the audio, the fabulousness of the narration done by John Lane and Lauren herself is pure perfection.

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Lauren Rowe is a genius

I popped my Lauren Rowe cherry with her Club series. Then I moved on to her Morgan Brother series and I have to tell you, they all stole my heart. Keane and Ryan are fantastic and perfect and hilarious and great. BUT Colby stole my heart. And don't get me started on Lydia. I have such a girl crush and for me it's a plus as a mixed woman to see myself represented!

The flow of the book was wonderful. Lauren and John Lane did such a wonderful job. I could FEEL the chemistry and I imagine with Lauren and John narrating her books that it can be hard to depict different characters with each book, but I didn't get sense of other characters creeping into Colby and Lydia's characters. A must read AND listen for sure! Can't wait for Lauren's next book!

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Love at first sight

I absolutely LOVED Colby!!!! He is the great guy we all wish to have for our kids... Colby has just taken my number 2 spot of Lauren's books;) peenie weenie will always be my number 1!!!

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Predictable with gratuitous sex

Narrators are so-so. Not as bad as some non-actors. I’ve had to return books read by authors that I really admire their writing.

Story is absolutely predictable. There is no tension at all in the story. The sex scenes are wooden and seem stuck in because it’s a romance novel. First last and only by Ms Rowe.

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An incredible story. Definitely a MUST listen

Where does Hero rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is one of the best books I've listened to. The story is incredible and the performance is spot on. It simply brought tears to my eyes.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lydia was my favorite character. Her strength, inner beauty, hope and determination made her one of the best female characters I've ever encountered

Have you listened to any of Lauren Rowe and John Lane ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, I have. They are a great team and bring these incredible stories to life. But in my personal opinion, this one is their best so far.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I will leave that one to the professionals. I am not that good in writing stuff :D

Any additional comments?

I love Lauren Rowe's books. She has a unique writing style that has always captivated me, as I am sure it has done with many others. She has made me laugh with her words and just as easily has broken my heart with her incredible stories . But the story she tells with Hero is out of this world. In my opinion, it is one one of the most heartbreaking stories I've ever read. But it is also so much more than that. It is a story about overcoming crippling heartbreak and pain, about healing and finding happiness again. It is an incredible story that should be a must on your bookshelves and one of the must read books for every book lover.

Lydia and Colby are two incredible and captivating characters. But in a big way, I think Lydia stole my heart. I am usually very critical about female characters but this one is extraordinary. I was bawling my eyes out for her within the first two chapters of this book. So be ready with a box of tissues by your side before you even start reading. You will definitely need them. So, be warned. But reading how she managed to pull herself together after probably the biggest heartbreak of her life and finding the strength and desire to help others is simply incredible. Though her heart is still wounded, she finds the strength to continue living. And even braves the possibility for love and happiness again. There is just something so beautiful and hopeful about that that it made her stand out in comparison to other female characters. And I am sure, she permanently has a place in my heart.

But don't get me wrong. I did love Colby too. He is literally the knight in shining armour. I can very easily imagine him as Prince Philip rushing to fight a dragon and save Sleeping Beauty. Or as Prince Charming running to find his Cinderella. He simply has a heart of gold and is ready to give his life for saving another person. Which he actually does for a living. What with being a firefighter and all. And that's what in the end gets him to meet Lydia. Though, I have to say, it might have been easier on my poor heart if they met in normal circumstances ;)

So I am going to stop here because I can talk about this book for hours but I don't want to accidentally spill the beans :D Keep in mind that this is a stand alone. You don't have to read any of the other Morgan Brothers books to enjoy this one. So if you haven't read Lauren Rowe before, be sure to give this book a chance. It is totally worth it. And if you have, then you know you can't go wrong ;) In any case, this is a must read so you should pick your copy ASAP ;)

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Not bad but....

The story was good although a little too raunchy for me (to the point of being distracting...I skipped ahead a lot.) Honestly did not enjoy the female narrator...she sounded more like a news anchor than a romantic lead which also made the sexy time more awkward when she narrated it. I liked the surrounding characters but don't think I'll be sticking around for their stories.

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Heartbreaking, sweet, sexy, and tender!

I read Keane's book a few years ago. I've been meaning to go back and read all but my TBR tends to distract. So when I saw these were in the Audible Romance Package, I decided it was time to revisit the Morgans. I floved Colby!! He's so strong, witty, understated, sexy, and simply awesome!! And Lydia is amazing!! I loved their journey. She's trying to help fix him and he realizes she needs some repairs herself. I love the family interactions in this series!! And Colby and Lydia are simply wonderful!!

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A must read!!!

I was a little skeptical about the author, narrators but from chapter 1 was blown away by the story. It’s beautifully captivating and holds your full attention. Highly highly recommend this audiobook, plus Mr. Lane and Ms. Row clearly gave a very vivid and touching while performing a 77 chapter long audio. Holding anyone’s attention for that long requires serious commitment from all artist envolved. Absolutely captivating story!!!

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It’s ok

I wanted to like it but Story doesn’t flow right, feels like some parts r missing.

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Too long

The idea of the story is good but the telling of it fell flat for me. There was just too much going on. An entire chapter dedicated to the family nicknames and how each person got their nickname. I did not feel a connection with the main leads and I found myself skipping over multiple chapters not feeling like I really missed anything important. Almost 80 chapters is overkill. I do feel that the author had a good idea with this love story/connection but I think this book needed some major editing and a lot of the story telling needed trimmed....A LOT of trimming. The performance was difficult at times to understand who was talking when it was 2 of the brothers because the actor didn’t change their voice so it got confusing. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend.

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