Sometimes you have to fight for what – for who – you love. Shannon Vanderhoff’s childhood taught her early on that nothing was hers to keep, not clothes, or toys, or even people. So she lives, loves, and lets go. She’s not looking for a hero.But with custody of her traumatized six-year-old nephew on the line, she needs help. Charming Greg Hawkins, a comic book artist and art therapist insists … Hawkins, a comic book artist and art therapist insists he can coax Ryan into speaking again, enabling the boy to reveal what he saw the night of his mother’s death at his father’s hands. And though Shannon’s skeptical of Greg’s methods, there’s no denying that he brings light and color to their lives.
Greg, one of twelve siblings, knows anything worth having is worth fighting for. If anyone can prepare Shannon for the upcoming battle, it’s Greg and his family.
But will she fight to keep him, too?
A Hero to Keep is a contemporary family drama romance set near Lake Erie, featuring the Hawkins Family. Grab your copy today!
With over a half million copies of her books sold worldwide, award-winning author Susan Gable is known for her ability to weave realistic characters and powerful emotions, to make readers both laugh and cry.
“Emotionally charged scenes and a terrific plot make this novel a must-read. Gable’s writing is clever, and the emotions she portrays are exceptionally realistic.” – 4.5 Stars, Top Pick Alexandra Kay – Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine
WARNING!
This is NOT a “Christian” romance. It contains realistic characters who swear. There are on-screen love scenes as found in many women’s fiction/romance novels.
This book was originally published under the title A Kid to the Rescue.
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A refreshing read
I liked it so much I bought the sequel.
This book was amazing I bought the other 2 read them can’t wait for her to write more books about the other siblings
Sweet, easy read.
Good Easy Read and enjoyable
Clean
I loved this heart-warming story. After his father was sent to prison for killing his mother, Shannon gained custody of her 6-year-old nephew. The poor little guy was so traumatized after witnessing the murder, he wouldn’t speak. Since she had no experience with children, being single and an only child, she had no idea how to help him. But she was determined to find a way. She was skeptical of Greg’s art therapy. But it seemed to work with other traumatized kids so she let him try with her nephew. She was amazed at the difference the art program and being around Greg’s huge family had made in him.
This book had me laughing, crying and smiling a lot. My heart broke for the little boy. And for Shannon for that matter. Some parts of her childhood were pretty unhappy. It was sad that she never let herself get attached to anything because she knew it would be given away. Greg was the complete opposite. He came from a large family that he could always count on. I loved this family and want to know more about them.
This was an incredible book with lots of ups and downs that I highly recommend.
This is a new to me author. A Hero to Keep offers a pretty good story but I wouldn’t call it captivating. The characters didn’t really click for me. They were OK and there’s nothing that I disliked, there just wasn’t anything I was overly thrilled with. The book held my interest but I didn’t have a hard time putting it down if I needed to.
Greg Hawkins comes from a huge family. He’s one of twelve kids. He’s never known life without love and support from a bunch of people. Shannon has learned to never get too attached to anything because it’s not going to last. She had one messed up childhood. She has no family except for her nephew, Ryan. Ryan has come to live with Shannon since his mother, Shannon’s sister, died. It wasn’t a natural death. Nope. Ryan was a witness to her murder. Ever since that tragic day, Ryan has not spoken and Shannon is at her wit’s end. She was referred to Greg Hawkins who runs an art therapy group and she’s decided to come see what it’s all about.
Shannon can be a rather annoying individual. Greg is everything you’d expect and then some. The story was good but there were many times it just didn’t flow right. There are some hilarious scenes, mainly when the Hawkins get together. They are a heartwarming family.
I really loved this book and storyline. So very sad that there are more children than we know, I’m sure, that see and hear horrible things happening in their homes and have no one to run to. Breaks my heart.
Loved it perfect ending
It was easy to read and I bought the 2. Book of the series.
beautiful story
The story wasn’t the same old same thing. I liked the original story line.
I thought it was a great book…
Such a good love story.
this story was maybe a little too predictable, but the characters were fairly well developed and could reach in and touch your heart. Saw parts of the story line from other fictional romances I’ve read, and that’s why only 3 stars. probably coincidence, It just took away something from the pleasure of this story.
Enjoyed the story line. Caritures were believeable. Couldn’t put the book down.
Characters overcome difficult problems and form a new family after a murder.
Not believeable best covers this one…..would not read again.
Easy to read and the story line makes you want to pull hard for the nephew who was traumatized. Love the people working with him.