The Southern Hero

Lenora Worth

Feb 2016 · Driftwood Bay Book 2 · Tule Publishing

About this ebook

When reclusive war hero, Sam Hinson, is asked to be the best man for his friend Brodie Steven, he heads to the small town of Spirit, Louisiana, only to find out from the bride’s gorgeous older sister that he needs to deliver the “best man” speech at the wedding reception. He doesn’t like to even be in a crowd, let along speak to one.

Still hurting from her ex-husband, Madeline Sonnier Parker is ready for a little temporary romance. She tells Sam she’ll help him write his toast to the bride and groom if he’ll help her aggravate her ex-husband. But Sam’s been used before, and after being around Madeline, he decides he wants more than what she’s willing to give.

Their pact sets off a string of revealing old hurts and new fears as Sam and Madeline come together. But once they begin opening up to each other, they realize that this wedding bargain might just be the start to something more…

Ratings and reviews

"Driftwood Hero" by Lenora Worth is book two in the "Driftwood Bay" series. This is Madeline Sonnier Parker and Sam Hinson's story. Madeline, "Maddie", is still dealing with the hurt from her divorce. She hasn't told her parents the complete story of her divorce. Madeline didn't realize how hard her sister Michelle's wedding was going to be for her, especially with being the "maid of honor". Sam is dealing with difficult times in his life, but keeps everything inside. He is the "best man" for Brodie, Michelle's finance. Sam doesn't do weddings, but is hoping to make it through without embarrassing himself for his good friend. Sam wants Madeline to help him with the "best man" speech. Madeline asks Sam to help her aggravate her ex-husband. This agreement to help each other brings up fears, insecurities, and old hurts. When Sam and Madeline meet they are immediately drawn to each other. This is a clean romance, but it does not take away from the sensuality between them. The intimate interactions between Sam and Michelle were very sensual, a whisper in the ear, a simple touch of his fingers to her lips. Sam is hot! This is a sweet romance between two people dealing with old hurts and fears who get a second chance at true love. This book can be read as a standalone, but you get a better understanding and connection to all the characters if you've read book one. As in Lenora Worth's book one, "Driftwood Cowboy", the description of the scenery and food made the reader feel like you were there and could smell and taste the food. I also loved the cover of this book. Another great book by Lenora Worth. I look forward to reading additional books by Lenora Worth.

Sam Hinson has been roped into being the Best Man at his friends wedding. After a run in with the Maid of Honor Madeline Sonnier Parker he learns he needs to give a speech at the reception. Sam doesn't like crowds let alone speaking in front of them so the two come to a mutual agreement to help one another. When Sam and Maddie start getting close there pasts start coming back to haunt them. I really enjoyed this book not only seeing Michelle and Brodie from Driftwood Cowboy Marry and start there lives together but also seeing two relationship damaged characters find them selves.

A heartwarming romance, that will leave you smiling at the end. Sam, a recluse war hero has been asked by his best friend to stand up his wedding, who does not do crowds. Madeline, is the sister of the bride, who is just getting out of a bad marriage. Neither are looking for a romance, but as they start to share their past heartbreaks, they soon find an attraction to each other. They try to fight off this attraction but soon love wins over. I really enjoyed these characters, great dialogue between them. A great setting, but then doesn't everyone love weddings, especially a Valentine's wedding, pure love!! This is the second book in the Driftwood series, but can be read as a stand alone. I highly recommend this series. Can't wait to read the next book.