Some Kind of Hero was my first book by Suzanne Brockmann and I was excited to start simply because I had seen so many others talk about this series and her writing. And I honestly wish I could've fallen for it right along with them, but for some reason I couldn't get into the story. The writing was well written, concise, and had a well-plotted, story, but I just couldn't form a connection to it nor the characters. I don't want to say it was slow-going as I only made it to 18%, but I figured if it hadn't picked up by then, it likely wasn't going to soon enough to save me in wanting to keep reading. I did find that having the fictional character talk in Shay's head furthered my disconnection to the story as it was difficult to distance her thoughts from his, even in italics. It felt messy, in a way. Clever, though, yes, but it felt a bit too jumbled..

I wanted to fall into it, find a new series and author that fascinated me, but it unfortunately didn't work out. It wasn't keeping my interest when I opened the book (even with enjoying where the plot line was taking us) and that's always a sign that it just isn't for me. Clearly I figure this won't be the case for many others as I'm sure I'm in the minority, so I do recommend giving it a go because you could really love it. And maybe I just need to try another of hers and it'll click so I'm not giving up on this author either.

I was excited to see that there was another troubleshooters book. I was not disappointed. The story is basically about lieutenant Peter Green trying to find his daughter with the help of his neighbor Shayla Wittman who is a writer.it's a suspenseful story that also has a lot of heart because her father is trying to get close to his daughter after the death of his ex-wife. It's fun to see previous characters in the series pop up and in general it's a fantastic suspenseful book.
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There's nothing like a Brockmann Troubleshooter book. Loved this one. There's just something about her writing that keeps you coming back to her books.

Every single book I have ever read by Suzanne Brockmann is incredible, and this was no exception. She delivers realistic men and women that are also extraordinary and strong, with great sexual tension and always a fast-paced action-based plot. I;ve been a fan for years and eagerly await each new release.

This is my first book in the series and it moved R-E-A-L-L-Y slow.

SEAL BUD/S instructor Peter Greene’s daughter has gone missing. He and his across the street neighbor, Shayla, spend the book looking for her and falling for each other -- over 4 days. Some authors manage to pull this kind of romance timeline off and make it seem plausible. This was not the case here.

No real SEAL action. Some conversations and guarding, but no kick butt action. Some parts of the story felt incomplete or just didn’t make logical sense. It drags for the majority of the book then it’s just over.

I would love to see more of Maddie and Dingo. I was actually more interested in them than Pete and Shayla.

The history piece included in the book added nothing to the story and would not have been missed if left out.

SPOILER ALERT!
I immediately thought that Maddie was in the trunk and couldn’t believe a SEAL wouldn’t have thought about that and made them pop it. Of course, the book would have ended there and not led us on a tedious, one step behind her for the ENTIRE book, ride.

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Have I ever told you how much I love Suzanne Brockmann’s books? I’ve been a fan for over ten years. The ride has been bumpy, but I still get so excited every time there’s a new release, and I always, always, manage to derive joy from them even when the characters are doing God knows why. And this book, oh, you guys, this book is a sight to behold! I don’t know how it manages to be so restrained and focused while at the same giving in to the worst urges.

The story reminds me a lot of The Unsung Hero, the book that launched the series all those years ago. It makes sense, because it’s not quite a spinoff like Do or Die was, but it features all new characters and only the smallest cameos by old characters. So it reads closer to book 1 in a series than to book 17. It has a secondary plot that involves a teenager, and although we do meet a bunch of new SEALs, there’s no obvious sequel bait in sight or the beginning of a romance that’s left dangling so it can be stretched forever and ever throughout books to come. The only thing missing is a World War II subplot, which seems weird because there’s enough groundwork there to make me wonder if it was originally planned or even edited out. The suspense subplot is inconsequential and it involves domestic white guys as villains, so I can’t even complain about the faceless, Fakestani brown terrorists Brockmann—and military romance in general—loves. The book stands alone so well, that I’d dare say it makes for a good entry point for new readers who don’t want to bother with a long series. When I say the book shows immense restraint, I mean it.


Our hero, Peter, is a terrible father who for some reason had a secret daughter he never mentioned to his friends, which is bizarre, because this is not a recurrent character whose background is in need of retconning, so what’s up with the secrecy? It is a painful subject for him, sure, but she’s not a secret baby, so as much as the book kind of tries to blame it on the ex, come on, dude! Other than that, I found him refreshing and charming. In a series (and genre) that fetishizes SEALs to the extreme and turns them into perfect, yet sensitive, superheroes, what a difference it makes to see a guy who decides to be an instructor and live a quiet, subdued life, and who is in over his head with the grieving daughter he barely knows. So, the part about him being an absent father aside, he gets my seal of approval. And when Shayla, the heroine, gets accidentally involved in his desperate search for his daughter, we end up with a lovely romance between two smart people who know what they want. There’s not much romantic conflict, but I was never bored by their relationship or had any doubt about the success of their relationship.

The problem is that Shayla... well, here’s where it gets tricky, because Ms. Brockmann writes great characters, and Shayla is pretty much that. She’s mature, experienced, and knows herself, so she’s delightful, BUT, and here’s where we lose the leash, she’s a romance writer going through serious case of writer’s block, and the author insertion is borderline obscene. Shayla is described as African American, but that’s the only thing that clearly and deliberately puts distance between author and character; there are some other minor differences, but the similarities are obvious and keep calling attention to themselves. The one I found the most grating and egregious is that Shayla has a book series that features a sassy, uber competent, gay FBI agent named Jules Harry as its main character.

"Shayla hit her brakes and leaned forward slightly to peer at him through her windshield, wondering if he’d been attempting to stop that one specific car in front of her, or if any old car and driver would do.

Bow chicka bow bow! Harry Parker’s irreverent voice-in-her-head now sang a riff that was supposed to imitate the porn-worthy wah-wah of an electric guitar.

Shut it, she told him silently since he was a fictional character and therefore invisible, and she wasn’t quite crazy enough to start talking to herself out loud. At least not yet."


This guy isn’t just some clever wink at the readers who love recurrent character and former series hero, Jules Cassidy, nope, this fictional man who lives in the heroine’s head, is an active secondary character that has a clever comment for each situation and full conversations with the heroine.


“This is what you wanted, right? Follow that car?” she asked as she jockeyed her way into the faster-moving left lane. Funny how that horrible word, missing, had magically turned him from too-hot-to-talk-to Navy SEAL to far more accessible worried dad. Hot worried dad, sure, but he needed both her help and immediate action, and accordingly her brain had unlocked. “Don’t worry, I’m a good driver.”

She really is. Great. Harry, too, had gotten his voice back.

Of course, the SEAL couldn’t hear him, thank God. “Glad to hear it,” he said as he grabbed for the oh-shit bar, which, yes, made his muscular arm do some very interesting and attractive things to his barbed wire tattoo. Maybe it would help if she imagined those strong arms holding a baby, except …

Noooo, that doesn’t help at all, Harry said.

Harry was married. Very married, to the man of his dreams, she thought pointedly.

He laughed. True, but I’m also very not dead, so …


I wouldn’t mind it as much if Harry was just Shayla’s little character quirk that's used sparingly, but he is all over the book.

And then there's this:

Izzy laughed. “I’m sorry. Secret what?”

“Baby,” Eden said. “The hero gets someone pregnant, but she doesn’t tell him about it, and then anywhere from one to twenty years later, surprise! The secret baby needs a kidney, and the hero and heroine reconnect to save her life and they fall in love and everyone lives happily ever after.”

“Well, that’s intense,” Izzy said.

“But the female character’s not surprised, right?” Adam interjected. “Because that’s the story I’d want to read.”

“Whoa, me, too,” Izzy said. “Hey, what’s that stuck between the cushions of the sofa? Holy crap, I must’ve had a secret baby last night when I fell asleep watching Netflix!”
Adam laughed.

“Don’t mock it, boys,” Lindsey told them sternly. “It’s a popular theme in a very popular genre.”


So much meta commentary! There are lectures about the disrespect the genre gets, rants about how romance isn’t porn, or about how in Brockmann's Shayla’s books a character will get with someone who isn’t right before finding their true love. Characters from previous books recognize Shayla and fangirl all over her, and maybe I should be glad that this time the heroine is a successful writer instead of a virgin in need of practical research, and obviously it comes down to personal taste, but to me it didn’t work at all. I’ve seen the book described as a love letter to the genre, and maybe it is, but it’s also awkward, clumsy and unnecessary pandering to an audience that already knows all that stuff.

Having said that, this book is the best the series has been in years, and I’m hopeful for the books to come (if they do come). There’s so much talent and potential that it hurts to see it weighed down with all the gimmicks and fan service. It still feels like a firm step in the right direction, however, so fingers crossed!

Grade: 2.5 but if I take out the Harry and the meta stuff, it would be a solid 4.

Highly exciting, action packed and extremely emotional romantic journey for a newly single father and awesomely insightful writer. Entertaining late night, not really wanting to sleep, cuddled in a nice warm bed read.

Lieutenant Peter Greene is a hotter than hot elite SEAL instructor who is also a newly single father of an angry fifteen year old daughter after his ex-wife passes away. Shayla Whitman is a awesomely sassy, sweet, sexy and insightful romance writer living across the street from a real life hero Peter Greene and his head strong teen daughter. Sparks fly between these two as they face danger and work as a team to rescue Peter's daughter. Loved it.

Although this can be read as a standalone, I've read several of books in this series so I enjoyed the references to those characters and felt like I was reacquainting myself with them as a whole.

As always, this Troubleshooters story was very entertaining. Shayla's character was perfect - the blend of wit, intelligence and common sense was wonderful! Such a great balance to Peter's character - action now, questions later - which allowed them to play off one another perfectly. Made for a great story!

Just the right amount of everything - romance, intrigue, drama, etc. plus some really hilarious moments thrown in as well!


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Navy SEAL Lieutenant Peter Greene is suddenly a single father to a sullen fifteen year old daughter. Romance novelist and divorced mother to two teenage boys Shayla Whitman's life is in a rut. When Peter's daughter disappears Shayla is in the right place at the right time as she teams up with Peter to find his daughter and maybe even find the elusive love they both crave.

When two single parents search for one's missing daughter they set out on a danger fraught and anxiety driven quest that took this book to it's conclusion with steady and intriguing advancement. Between Ms. Brockmann's wonderful humorous dialog, her musclely vulnerable Navy SEAL dad and her sharp and beautiful romance novelist mom this book was a lively and memorable adventure. The heightened awareness and sweet hesitancy of the leads to not act on their attraction to each other for fear of risking their budding friendship was refreshing and spoke volumes to the plausibility of this being more then a heat of the moment hook up. Shayla and Peter worked well together in and out of the bedroom and this made their relationship smoldering and interesting as they pieced together clues regarding Peter's missing daughter. Strong writing and a story that hit multiple vital interest points Suzanne Brockmann's Some Kind of Hero was a mission successfully accomplished.

Wow! Wow! Wow! Suzanne Brockmann is back with a new book about her beloved Seals, and it is every bit as good as her original Seal books. I have been reading everything she has ever written since before ebook time, and have always loved her stories. However, for a few years now, Ms. Brockmann has been involved in different things, so when I saw this new book was coming out, I was worried that it wouldn't live up to her earlier books. I am sooooooo happy to say that this book is every bit as good as I have always expected her to be. We see lots of “old friends” in this story, but it is a wonderful HEA with Lt. Peter Greene, a friend of Izzy’s and Shayla, the neighbor across the street. The story deals with the teenage daughter of Peter’s and the neighbor who also has 2 teenage boys. Interestingly she is also a romantic suspense writer, and I loved her character. Actually, I loved both characters, loved the story, loved the plot, and you guessed it, I just freaking loved it! Thanks as always to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this for an honest review. If you have never read Suzanne Brockmann, read this book and see what you are missing! Now, I have to go listen to it on Audible as I also love her narrators!

If you have read other books in Suzanne Brockmann’s Troubleshooters series. This book will not disappoint. There is intrigue, suspense, romance, and comedy…I love the chemistry between Shay and Peter. Additionally, some of my favorite characters from prior Troubleshooter’s books are among the supporting cast in this story

✦Review: SOME KIND OF HERO: A Troubleshooters Novel, Book 19 by Suzanne Brockmann http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-9aV
Publication Date: July 11, 2017
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4.5 Stars

I had fun reading this romantic suspense story. It was a fast paced and sexy little mystery. Peter (Grunge) was any woman’s military dream guy; smart, strong and sexy. I also liked that he was alpha, but not overbearing. Shayla was likeable and relatable. My only comment about her, was the male voice in her head. It got a little distracting at times. That being said – it was a fun read with plenty of military hunks that I can’t wait to read about.

*Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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This book is the next installment in the Troubleshooters series. It has been a few years since a novel has been published in this series and I was so excited about it. It did not disappoint. It brought back old characters (one of my favorite an author can do) and updated us on their lives. It introduced new characters that fit right in with the series. Suzanne Brockmann keeps us on our toes with the adventures that her characters get involved in and educates us about war history without it being dull. It was a wonderful book and can be read as a stand-alone novel, but I would recommend reading the entire series, it is outstanding.

3.5 Stars

It's great to see the SpecOps guys from Suzanne Brockmann's "Troubleshooters" series again. It's been a few years since my last read of them, and the writings never fail to amuse me even when - in this case - certain character made me want ton smack them the whole time reading it.

The story centered around Lt. Peter "Grunge" Greene, who got custody of his teenaged daughter upon the death of his ex. He moved out of base (to live with the erstwhile daughter) to a suburb right across the street from Shayla Whitman, a romance suspense author with two teenage sons. It was told in multiple POVs - five or so - in a fast paced action and reaction. I liked the reappearing characters in this series; it made like visiting old friends where we saw familiar faces. The verbal jousting that effortlessly shifted from playful to serious and back among the SpecOps Community was one of the upside of this series. That saying - while the story can be read as standalone - those who haven't read the previous books on this series might find a bit issue and watch out for spoiler details of recurring characters's.

I admit to not pay much attention (or remember much) about Grunge from previous books. But he's a likable character. What am I saying: he's a LOVABLE character with his penchant for actually listening to what people saying in conversation! And Shayla's a kickass with her quick thinking and improvising; not to mention her inclination to have conversation inside her head with character from her book. Their affair felt rushed and whirlwind, sure. But somehow, the way the story flowed made me not taking issue about it and instead thought them plausible.

The major issue I had was with Grunge's daughter; Dear God, save me from teenager! There's two sides of the coin on this factor. On one side, the author brilliantly brought a surly teenager with attitudes came to life. On the other side: I just have no patience for surly teenager with attitude; one who thought anything and anyone stupid when ...voila, doing stupid things in a row herself!! Even the stupid young man who stupidly fell for her and got dragged around found voice of reason sooner than her! (I shall just stop or I'll rant about Maddie Nakamura nonstop).

Some Kind of Hero reminds me what I loved from Suzanne Brockmann's writings; it was fun, sweet, spicy and filled with crazy good and bad people. I definitely will break in my old collections to look for and reread her books again after this. And looking forward for any new title, of course! :)


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I have always been a fan of Brockmann's books and especially the Troubleshooters series. I love how she infuses a little bit of New England into her books.

I think the book started off really well with Shay helping her dark and dangerous looking Navy Seal neighbor with a car chase. Shay is witty and well spoken. The only draw back with her character is the weird talking to her "inner character" named Harry, which sometimes she would shhh to keep quiet. Peter Greene the Navy Seal is just trying to adjust to be coming a single father when his daughter takes off. Peter and his Navy Seal teammates help to find her, but Shay is the one he works with the closest, building a romance.

Great chemistry, great dialogue, great suspense. A win in my book!

3.5 stars

Suzanne Brockman is a pro at suspense. She also knows how to write real characters. The Troubleshooters series is an all time favorite of mine. I enjoyed this story. I thought it was well thought out and well written, down to all the i-s being dotted and the t-s being crossed. I love how she weaves extra stories and history into the novels and in this installment. I’d say this is a solid contribution to the Troubleshooters series.

This was just plain fun to read. It reminds me of the books I read of my mothers that got me into reading romance in the first place. I haven't read Suzanne before but I can see myself going and checking out her previous work. Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres and she does it was such talent it was a nice surprise. I really like how there was the main story and a side story. That really helps make books so much more for me. I highly recommend this book and this autho

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I am a Suzanne Brockmann groupie. I love everything she has written from her early sweet romances to her SEAL series, Tall, Dark and Dangerous, to Troubleshooters. I love them all. I've had this book for months and have just waited. I don't know why exactly, except I've had some disappointments with current books by other favorite authors and I just don't want to be disappointed by this one. So, soon, soon I'll read and know.

This book is Awesome! I think there are a lot of clues to the process that Suzanne Brockmann goes through to produce a book and maybe, like her character Shayla, she was a bit blocked at times. Loved the romance, loved the suspense, loved the main characters and loved Izzy! In short, I Loved This Book! I also loved Boat Squad John and will be extremely disappointed if they don't get their own books. You really need to read Ready to Roll before you read this one. It is a novella that introduces Lt. Peter Green and Boat Squad John and takes place right before the action in this book.

Lt. Peter "Grudge" Greene is a BUDs instructor and career Navy SEAL. He is also the clueless father and now only parent of 15 year old Maddie Nakamura, whom he hasn't seen in a long time. Life has not been easy for them for the past two months as Maddie has had a really tough transition time. Now, she is on the run for her very life and Peter doesn't even have a clue as to why she's gone. The SEALS pull together to support and help Peter find Maddie.

Shayla Whitman is their across the street neighbor, but they don't meet until Peter desperately needs to follow a car he saw Maddie get into. Hot SEAL On Board, Shay becomes Peter's road trip buddy as he searches for Maddie and the guy she took off with. The whole mystery and drama of it appeals to Shay who is a romantic-suspense writer who is having a hard time writing right now. What better way to procrastinate from your fictional romantic-suspense is there than to actually live one? But as she gets to know Pete and what happened with Maddie's mother, Lisa, she sees a lot more than HOT SEAL when it comes to Peter.

Maddie hates her father as only a 15 year old who has to live with the guy for the first time can. Hate, love, hurt, misery, all describe Maddie. Now, her best friend, Fiona, has betrayed her and she is running for her life with Dingo, the 20 year old ex-boyfriend of Fiona and going nowhere slacker, and she doesn't know how she is going to get out of this, or even if she will. Maddie's trip takes her to some interesting places and with Shayla's skill in relating Peter and Lisa's story via text, she also comes to see that through a different perspective. Maddie also proved along the way that she is, indeed, her father's daughter.

In this 19th in the series, SEAL Lieutenant Peter Greene flags down romance writer Shayla Whitman, seeking help to find his missing teen daughter Maddie, who has only recently come to live with him.

Turns out that drug dealers are after Maddie, sold a bill of goods by her psychotic ex-friend Fiona. Violence ensues on several fronts, but Shayla and Peter persist in their search, and their anticipated romance catches fire.

As always Suzanne Brockmann delivers a highly entertaining, action-packed, sizzling romance in Some Kind of Hero.