I came across this book by accident, and I have to confess, I am happy I did..
It’s a very heartwarming story about two individuals that did not expect to find love.
But like often happens in life, obstacles are presented. Jax, a Chief Masters at Arms , and veterinarian, Risa Reynolds meet when Jax’s K-9 has an accident and needs help.
Risa has rules about NOT dating any military men, and Jax is on the fence of whether to re-enlist or get out of the Navy. A difficult decision , when his job options are slim. Makes you think about the struggles our military have to go through when they return to civilian life.
To add to the uncertainties, someone has been harrassing Risa, and causing damage to her property. This aspects brings a little suspense to an already well developed plot with interesting characters.
A story that will touch your hearts, and one that will make you a fan of this talented author . If you love animals , you will have another reason to enjoy the story as well.
I was gifted this copy by Netgalley and the publisher, The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Loved the story. Risa loves being a veterinarian and taking in lost and injured animals. She meets Jax as he rushes his navel companion Bella (military dog) in to the veterinarian after she is injured in a training accident. Bell will be confined to kennel for up to five weeks, During this time Risa and Jax become a couple. Jax is afraid of getting hurt again by being in a relationship / just as Risa has a rule to not date military men. They both break their own rules and fall deeply in love with each other. Risa has been receiving threats from someone on base - who they don't know. Bella is hurt again when her new handler pushes her too hard during training. Bella is rushed to surgery to repair her ACL ligament in Texas ( 1K miles from Jax). Jax is retiring from the military and is not sure where he'll work at. Can the couple have their happy ever after. Read the book and find out. A true keeper on my book case.

Jax is a k9 cop that has to decide to stay or go in a few months. While totally confused he was still holding out for one job to come through. Then one day his k9 got hurt while doing their exercise so he hurried her to the doc with tears in his eyes. Risa is not just any vet she has a house full of animals and loves everyone the two started helping his k9 and found love instead but what happens when risa gets threats and Jax has to leave? This book is super exciting and you just can't the book down.

A Hero to Love is a great romance. I loved the characters and the storyline. This book was hard to put down. I really enjoy books with dogs as part of the theme. I recommend this book if you enjoy a good quick read.

This book has been on my Amazon wishlist after reading the first book in the series (uh, submarine romance, big check!) so I jumped at the chance to read it when I found it on Netgalley.  It's not often that one can say the second book in the series is even better than the first, but I definitely can in this case!

Jax is a Navy MP who is contemplating leaving the Navy, and his dream job is to work for the NCIS. One important factor is his K-9 partner Belladonna, a German shepherd who has been at his side during his last two tours of duty.  He is especially worried as she has been ignoring commands and in the midst of a session, she falls and injures herself. He rushes her to the base vet's office where they meet Risa.

Risa diagnoses Bella with a hip fracture and a more worrisome diagnosis of possible PTSD which could threaten her career as a MWD. She and Jax work together to help Bella heal both physicially and emotionally, while growing closer together themselves.  At the same time, Risa is dealing with multiple personal issues involving a possible stalker and her beloved parents moving away, plus a houseful of critters of her own.

This book has everything in a perfect package-cute animals!  Suspense!  Treehouse sex!  Mention of Gibbs' rules and head slaps! I loved everything about it, but most especially Jax...I'm going to have to expand my book BF list to 6 to include him!!  The guy loves animals-not only Bella, but Risa's assorted menagerie of dogs, a cat, bunnies and goats.  He's willing to risk a career he's wanted forever to keep Risa.  Plus his decorating choice for a door is the best!  

This is one of those books that I wish I could read again for the first time because I love it so much, and I've already put the next book in the series on my Amazon wishlist...even though it doesn't come out until next year, ugh!  (Penguin...Netgalley?  Soon??  Please!!!)  I will also be purchasing this one when it's available in paperback which for me is the true mark of greatness!