Holding Out for a Hero (Men in Uniform, #3)

by Codi Gary

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This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.


Blake knew what happiness and love were until it was gone. Now, he's a grumpy man who doesn't allow himself any form of happiness, not even the lovely waitress from the diner he frequents. It's not until one day that Hannah is in danger that he wants to protect her and feelings start to ignite. Unfortunately, Blake feels he doesn't deserve happiness and is always pushing Hannah away.

This wasn't my favorite in the series. The characters were okay for me. I did feel for Blake and what he went through, but at the same time, I didn't really care much, which says a lot seeing as I really felt a lot for the characters in the previous books. I couldn't really connect with them. I usually like when the two main characters are a bit hot-and-cold, but I felt like in this case it was dragged so much in the story and had lots of angst. So much so, that it overshadowed the sweet moments that Blake and Hannah would have. I am glad Hannah didn't let herself get dragged towards the end and stood up for herself. I wish she had done it sooner, as well as Blake's full growth. That way the couple could have had more romantic times. Aside from that, the few moments where drama wasn't happening, the romance was sweet and a little steamy.

I loved that the author included the whole gang from the previous books and it was so nice to read about them. I always think a group of friends brings lightness to a story and this wasn't the exception. I would even laugh a little when Blake's coworkers' would appear since they are a funny bunch.

Overall, Holding Out for a Hero is a sweet, at times steamy, angsty novel with touches of humor.

I received an eARC from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.