This sexy military pilot is about to meet his match in an unpredictable former beauty queen!Kaci Boudreaux is every Southern mama’s nightmare, including her own. This former Miss Grits would rather tromp around in boots shooting off potato guns—and her mouth—than dress pretty and play nice with the boys. Especially her chauvinistic fellow professors, her ex-husband, and those military cargo … military cargo pilots she’s at war with after a pumpkin chunkin’ disaster.
Lance Wheeler is every Southern belle’s dream, except his ex-fiancé’s. After being left at the altar, he’d love to take his C-130 and fly far, far away. But since he and his bird technically belong to Uncle Sam, a distraction in the form of a feisty fireball of a physics professor will do while he’s waiting for his next deployment with the Air Force.
He’s into her for the fun. She’s into him for the challenge. But when their secrets and fears start slipping out, their hearts—and even her job—will be on the line. She needs roots. He wants to see the world. What will they do about needing each other?
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What a fun book. At first, I was a little put off by how Kaci acted- she was gruff, a little over the top tough and apologetically so. She first meets Lance when she accuses him of cheating at a pumpkin chunkin event (yes, we’re starting there. ha). But anyway, as she thaws a little, you kind of see the type of person she really is- loyal and under everything, really sweet but just really afraid to get hurt.
And Lance? The playboy fighter pilot who just wants to escape into military life after being left at the alter. He wasn’t ready for Kaci but boy did he make the interactions with her fun. There were plenty of laughs, plenty of swoons and a couple of tears here and there, as they fought their way past their, well, pasts, to their happily ever after. A fun book and made even more fun by the audiobook, which was narrated by Karen White. I thought overall, she did a great job narrating the many viewpoints in the book though she really excelled as Kaci.
Cute, but way over the top hillbilly redneck!
Such a great read, I loved all the humor and the snarky banter. Kaci is the type of woman I would totally be friends with in real life. I loved the pumpkin chucking scenes, I laughed so loud I annoyed my cats! Just a great, full of humor book!
Kaci and Lance were not like I expected. They were different type of characters than the standard romance novel, but they were fun and funny. Kaci was a hoot, and her wanting to blow things up. Lance was well developed as a man fighting his feelings for someone he didn’t expect to feel things for…It was a great read, and entertaining.
Enjoyed this book! What a fun romance!
Kaci is a real treat and Lance is a real hero. I loved this hilarious book where the characters needs do not always align with what they think they want. Kaci is smart, sassy, and full of fun. Lance is a pilot and a military man who is as confident and bold in his own right. I love how he helps Kaci in an area where she is struggling. His patience and gentle care of her melted my heart. I love the accurate depiction of military life and the bonds shared by the squadron and their families. I loved Kaci’s southern/redneck way of approaching life and laughed so many times at the things she said. One of my favorite reads this month, I highly recommend.
Her Rebel Heart (The Officers’ Ex-Wives Club #1) by Jamie Farrell (AKA Pippa Grant) is a contemporary, military romantic comedy told in third person, dual POV.
Physics professor, Kaci, is a feisty redneck, former military wife, and daughter of a beauty queen mother. Lance is a jilted Air Force cargo pilot itching to get deployed for his next mission so he can leave town. When they first meet, they have immediate chemistry that leads to a “kiss and run” incident. Their next meeting, as opponents in a pumpkin chucking catapult contest, isn’t as friendly. This leads to more competition, shenanigans, an agreement, and an undeniable attraction.
But Kaci has sworn off military men – or has she? And what will happen when Lance gets deployed? And what about the ex who won’t take no for an answer? Read the book to find out what happens.
I loved Kaci and Lance’s story! It hooked me right away and I read it in one sitting. I’ve been a Pippa Grant fan for a while but this is my first book of hers under her Jamie Farrell pen name. I will definitely read the rest of them. Her Rebel Heart was witty, emotional, romantic, and so much fun. It kept me smiling. Highly recommended!
Lovely, well written story. Kaci is a well rounded character with so much love in her soul. Lance was very grounded despite recent circumstances. Witty read.
Sexy military pilot Lance Wheeler is at a bar drowning his sorrows on what should have been his wedding day. Up walks a blonde spitfire, they make out briefly, but Lance freaks out and leaves the bar. They meet again later, when his Air Force team beats Dr. Kaci Boudreaux’s team in a Pumpkin Chunkin competition. Lance doesn’t want to get involved with anyone since he will be deploying soon, and he is still smarting from his broken engagement. Problem is, Kaci is sexy, smart and irresistible. Jamie Farrell (aka Pippa Grant) writes a delightful military RomCom. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.
absolutely loved it, Pippa needs to finish this series!!!
4.5
Loved it!
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
The humor
Part of a series: The Officers’ Ex-Wives Club
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading the other books in this series.
I want to be Kaci’s friend. Kaci breaks all conventions being an amazing physicist after being raised as a southern belle. Her mouth tends to get her in trouble as it starts before her brain can stop it but deep down, this is who she is, fearless and determined to prove everyone wrong about whatever the situation may be. Lance finds himself “stuck” in Georgia after following his ex-fiance to be stationed in Gellings. When he crosses path with this fiery woman he finds that maybe this isn’t such a bad place to be. As Lance works to get under Kaci’s skin and embraces all her unconventional behavior, they both find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Kaci has never had anyone just accept her for who she is so Lance is a shock for her. Lance never dreamed he would want chaos in his well-ordered military life but when it’s gone, finds he misses the way it grounded him. I loved every laugh out loud moment of this romance. Kaci is a breath of fresh air and Lance is her perfect foil. Another fabulous romance from Jamie Farrell with her trademark blend of humor, drama and romance.
Must read for romantic comedy lovers.