Always a Hero: A Sweet, Small Town, Best Friend's Brother Romance

Michelle MacQueen

Oct 2022 · Always in Love Book 5 · Michelle MacQueen

About this ebook

From bestselling author Michelle MacQueen comes a new sweet small town best friend's brother romance perfect for fans of Elana Johnson, Rachel Hanna, and Anne Marie Meyer.

She's the firefighting do-gooder…

… and he's her best friend's younger brother.

How did she end up lip-locked with the awkward guy she's known her whole life?

Divorce isn't supposed to be like this. Marlee Blaine is finally free of the expectations, the disappointments. But dating isn't as easy as it once was. When she finds herself on the worst date of her life, she needs a safe way out.

Aidan James has always been safe, always played by the rules. He's spent his life as the sidekick in everyone else's story. Talking to women, or people in general, is anything but easy. So, when his sister's best friend kisses him in the middle of a crowded bar, his life goes haywire.

It doesn't mean anything to her, not like it does to him. Yet, when she comes to him in need again, he can't say no. This time, she wants his computer skills to help her promote the town's annual charity gala, a royal ball. Spending time with her is dangerous. Getting to know her away from his sister threatens to set fire to both their worlds.

The firefighter and the computer nerd shouldn't make sense. It can't feel this good.

If they're not careful, they'll both end up burned.

Escape into this sweet romance that will give you all the feels. Always a Hero is the fifth book in the Always in Love series. Enjoy small town beach life with sweet and swoony men, strong-willed women, and family ties that can't be broken.

Ratings and reviews

I love the small town, beach setting of this series. it was fun that Marlee is the strong fire fighter and sweet Aidan the computer person. There are a lot of sweet and heartfelt moments that make the characters so loveable. This book was wonderfully written and a great addition to the series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Delightfully lovely story. After meeting Aidan in previous books, I loved getting to know him as a person and watch him find the courage to fight for what he wants. His connection with Marlee is really beautiful and I loved that through the ups and downs and interference from others, they were able to find their way to a beautiful HEA. A very special and interesting read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I've read several books written by Michelle MacQueen; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books. This is the fifth book in the Always in Love Series; it is a stand-alone book. The story is about Marlee & Aidan. I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

Michelle is just a golden retriever mom living on a family compound in rural Ohio. A simple, sweet life filled with writing days, her pup, and plenty of iced chai tea lattes. 

She writes a variety of things including fantasy romance, sweet contemporary romance, spicy romance, and has even dabbled in dystopian. She believes changing things up and taking risks stretches her writing muscles and makes her a better author. 

But more than that, writing about various human experiences helps her be a better daughter, a better aunt, a better sister, and a better friend.