Unexpected Hero

This was a very enjoyable. It had a unique and interesting storyline, a nice easy pace to the story, excellent writing and intriguing characters. All this combined to make a great read. While this is the second in a series it is easily read standalone. In this story we have Gemma Wade who after getting into a bit of hot water with her boss has found herself in Marietta seeking a story on why there seems to be so much love in the air. While there she meets Noah Mathis at a wedding. They hit it off right from the start. Thing is though Noah's not really who he claims to be. Exposing the truth could give her the story she needs to revive her career but what would it do to Noah? Will she keep his secret or expose him to the world. I highly recommend this one.

Road to You (Book 2 of the Band of Brothers Series) by Barbara Ankrum. This is Gemma Wade and Noah Mathis’ story. This story takes place in Marietta. I loved being back in Marietta! Noah is in Marietta for a good friend’s wedding. Gemma is there to write a story that will save her job. Their path’s cross and they are immediately attracted to each other. But there is a problem. Gemma and Noah both have secrets. What happens when their secrets come out? I really enjoyed Gemma and Noah’s story. This was a really emotional read. At times you just want to cry for Noah and Gemma. I loved how Noah’s military buddies, friends, and families welcomed Gemma in their celebration and supported Noah when his secrets came out. A fantastic read! FYI, contains mature content. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

An enjoyable and well-written romance, this book had plenty of humour, but it also dealt with the pain of betrayal, taking the fall for someone else and dealing with past mistakes. Being sent off to write a “fluff piece” on the unprecedented marriages taking place in small town Marietta, Gemma is licking her wounds after discovering that her nemesis is once more twisting the proverbial knife in her back. Only Gemma literally falls at Noah's feet and the love bug bites once again. Whilst Gemma is keeping her real identity a secret, she realises that Noah is doing the same. With the result, when the truth blows up in their faces, more than one person is hurt by the secrets being kept. However, both Gemma and Noah recognise who their true friends are and that despite past mistakes, they accept you for who you are, including the baggage being carried around. Although this book is part of a series it is nevertheless and stand-alone and does come to a very satisfactory ending. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.