To Trust a Hero

by Alexis Morgan

I enjoy Harlequin Heartwarming novels because they are predictably clean romances. To Trust a Hero fits that role, but it also has characters you will love and a mystery that you may figure out the whodunit of the plot before it is revealed, but not the why. I loved watching it play out. The main characters Max, a freelance writer, and Rikki, a single mom and the owner of a B&B, both have difficult backgrounds that they have not shared with others. Their pasts make trusting difficult for each of them, but when Max rents out the turret room for an extended period, he finds that he is not “just a guest anymore.” It is hard to tell who he falls in love with more, Rikki or her adorable 5 year old son Carter. Carter and Max bond over Legos.

This is Max’s return to the town of Dunbar. He has been invited to see the Trillium Nugget in the Dunbar Historical Museum. His presence and the Nugget caused quite an uproar in a previous book, but was worked out satisfactorily. On his return, the townspeople gradually warm up to him. Now he wants to write a book about his great-grandfather using resources at the town’s museum to research his ancestor’s story.

When someone breaks into Rikki’s B&B and vandalizes two rooms, Max flies into protective mode. At that point we learn more about Cade. the Chief of Police, and Titus, an excellent cook with a gruff exterior.

Interesting characters, gentle romance, a mystery without a murder, and a cute kid—I couldn’t ask for more. If you want to escape from all the craziness infused into this world, take a trip to Dunbar. I think you’ll find it an engaging and pleasant relief.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Rating: 5/5

Category: Romance

Notes: # 2 in the Heroes of Dunbar Mountain series. Although To Trust a Hero is great as a standalone, now I want to read about Max’s first involvement with the town in The Lawman’s Promise. My interest has also been piqued by hints that the next book in this series, Second Chance Deputy focuses on Titus.

Publication: August 22, 2023—Harlequin Heartwarming

Memorable Lines:

Max knew firsthand what it was like when a kid couldn’t depend on anyone, and he devoutly hoped that Carter never experienced how much that kind of betrayal hurt or the scars it left behind.

“It must be something in the water supply here that makes men act stupid around strong women.”

The cruise had been fun, but it was Carter’s infectious joy that had made the day special. Every time a new whale appeared, the little guy had cheered and then run from one side of the boat to the other to get the best view.

First time I’ve read anything from this author but it won’t be the last. This is definitely a standalone book, since I haven’t read the first one, but I would like to go now read her other book.

To Trust a Hero is the second book in Alexis Morgan's Heroes of Dunbar Mountains series. I have to tell you I really enjoyed it. I wanted to see how Max was going to become part of the small town. He burnt some bridges in the first book.

I really like Max he's a great guy who doesn't really want to hurt anyone. He cares about the people around him. He's great to Rikki and her son. He spends time with him and makes sure he feels important.

For the most part I also enjoy Rikki and think she's a great mom. I do believe at times she's a bit hard on Max for really nothing. But I get how it is when you raise a child alone. It's hard to let others in.

You'll enjoy the back story for both of them. It's a bit heartbreaking but it did help for them to understand each other better. I also really love the relationship between Max, Cade and Titus. Morgan writes guy friends really well.

As a whole this is a great story that I really enjoyed. The mystery is a good one and you'll be wondering what's going on and who's the bad guy. I would say that this series is better if you read them in order so that you know why and what happened between Max and the town. I'm really looking forward to Titus' book which is out at the end of December.

Loved it. A sweet romance. A bit of a mystery that does add to the fun. Wonderful small-town characters, including a dog and a young boy. I look forward to another visit to Dunbar Mountain. An engaging romantic mystery. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

To Trust a Hero is a good, clean romance with lots of love shown by single mother Rikki for her son. It is a story about learning to trust again, something very difficult for Rikki to do after her divorce. Max returns to Dunbar and works hard to earn her trust and more, helping her solve a mystery surrounding her Bed & Breakfast. This is the second book in Alexis Morgan’s Heroes of Dunbar Mountain. I am glad I read the first one as it does set the backstory for this book. It is possible to enjoy this book as a stand alone book but I recommend reading both books for the full effect and great character developments. I enjoyed the book and look forward to the third book in the series!

This is a Clean Romantic Suspense, and this is the second book in the Heroes of Dunbar Mountain series. I have read the first book in this series before picking up this book, and I feel that you really need to have read the first book before picking up this book because this book plays a lot off the first book. I love getting to see another side of Max in this book, and I love getting more of the B and B as well. I really love a story that takes place in a B and B. I figured out what was going on way before it was revealed, but I still really enjoyed the reveal. I enjoyed both the slow moving romance and the suspense in this book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Harlequin Heartwarming) or author (Alexis Morgan) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that. This book is scheduled to be released on August 22-2023.

a quick sweet read. I finished this one in a couple of hours because I could not put the book down. I look forward to more books by this author.

Another great story by Alexis Morgan! I love the Harlequin Heartwarming line because they are sweet, clean romances, and since these books are longer in word count, the reader gets the opportunity to really learn about the characters and get involved with their lives. It’s not rushed, and that is very appealing to me. Alexis did a wonderful job with the emotional buildup and character development in this story, and I highly recommend it.

To Trust a Hero is a very well written romance. I throughly enjoyed the plot and characters. I definitely recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.