I enjoyed reading Hero Debut, and I read it quickly, within 24 hours, because I couldn't stop turning the pages. I loved Husband Auditions, the first book in the series, and Hero Debut is another fabulous romcom from Angela Ruth Strong that's set in Portland, Oregon.
Gemma is a high school English teacher who writes screenplays and is loo
...Read MoreRead more about I enjoyed reading Hero Debut, and Iking for her big break. She's also Barbie-beautiful, has worked as an actor, and literally stops traffic because everyone notices her appearance. Her beauty is a blessing and a curse, and she has a complicated relationship with her identical twin sister.
Gemma wants to get to know the handsome policeman, Karson, who we first met in Husband Auditions when neighbors saw an unusual situation in Gemma's apartment and called the police. Karson showed no interest in dating Gemma and seemed perplexed by the vexatious call out.
Karson's lack of interest piqued Gemma's curiosity. Kai and Charlie are Gemma's roommates, and the trio enrol in the Citizen's Safety Academy that Karson runs at the police station. Gemma signs up at the last minute so Karson can't avoid her. Gemma's looking to learn more about police procedures and spend time with Karson.
Karson is now a lieutenant and in charge of the policing section of the Citizen's Safety Academy. The firefighters run the second part of the course. Karson recognizes that Gemma is trouble. She has a habit of getting caught up in hilarious situations.
Karson's struggling with emotional baggage from his past. He's the cynical grump with a heart of gold. She's the optimistic sunshine who's hiding her own emotional pain.
A poignant and heartwarming romance unfolds as Karson and Gemma challenge each other to deal with their emotional wounds. I loved the faith threads in the story and how Karson and Gemma identified with specific Old Testament Biblical people who had walked a similar spiritual journey. I recommend Hero Debut to contemporary romance readers who like LOL romantic comedies with depth and a relevant faith element in the story.
Many thanks to Kregel and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. Read LessRead less about I enjoyed reading Hero Debut, and I
