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Anchor: A Single Dad, Protector Hero Romance Kindle Edition

by Nicole Blanchard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Blanchard comes a small town military romantic thriller where a single dad will risk everything to rescue a woman in need.

He doesn’t know me, but he’ll die to save me.

Or at least, that’s the gist I get when I’m taken hostage by a psycho with a gun. He’d meant to take a little girl, but I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t try to save her. Now I’m in her place instead and my captor is determined to blow it sky high unless his demands are met.

She doesn’t know me, but I owe her everything.

My daughter is my world. After I gave up my career as a Marine to move closer to be with her, I thought I would stay out of danger. And yet here I am diving right back into it.

The rush of adrenaline at a new mission is almost as enticing as the woman who saved my daughter. Getting distracted by her sharp wit and bravery is the last thing I should do, but I can’t help but be drawn to her despite the danger.

If we make it to morning, maybe I’ll work up the nerve to take the biggest risk of all...losing my heart.

Anchor takes place in the First to Fight series, but may be read as a standalone.
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Nicole Blanchard

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Small town heroes and happily ever afters

Hey y'all! I like my books like I like my tea: heavy on the sweet stuff and preferably served by a man in uniform. While the majority of my books are romantic suspense with first responders or former military, I also like to write aliens, dark romance, and the occasional paranormal, but what they all have in common are the hard won happily ever afters with real heroes.

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"Stand-alone novel Anchor by Nicole Blanchard has just the right mixture of danger, suspense, action and drama, along with smoking hot chemistry between Chloe and Gabe." Rural Reader

"Nicole Blanchard you will always be a "one-click" "go-to" author for me. Once again you have given me a story that I absolutely love." Reading is Our Satisfaction

"Anchor is an out of this world, incredible story that combines an adrenaline-laced thriller with a sweet, steamy romance." The Wonderings of One Person
"It had a perfect combination of action, suspense and romance." Crystal's Crazy Book Ramblings
"Heart pumping and thrilling!" Kawehi's Book Blog
"Anchor is full of suspense. It is a nonstop, action packed thriller / thrill ride." Kiki Reader

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Nicole Blanchard is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of gritty romantic suspense and heartwarming new adult romance. She and her family reside in the south along with their two spunky Boston Terriers and one chatty cat. Keep up-to-date on her new releases by subscribing to her newsletter: authornicoleblanchard.com/newsletter/

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B099SGSQBN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evening Star Press (July 18, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 18, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1965556353
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Nicole Blanchard is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of dangerous romance from antiheroes to aliens. She and her family reside in the Sunshine State along with their menagerie of animals.

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Customers find the story exciting and suspenseful with a few twists. They describe the book as an enjoyable read with good characters that grow in depth over time. Readers appreciate the well-written writing style and narrations. The emotional level is described as intense and distressing. Some humor and tender moments are sprinkled throughout.

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180 customers mention "Suspenseful"149 positive31 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story with an action-packed plot. They find the characters interesting and the suspense well-developed with surprises along the way. The backstory is good, and the sexual tension is well-done. The book grabs readers right from the start with a man with a gun trying to take a little girl.

"Step by step increasingly suspenseful drama. Well done totally enjoyed reading this story. Looking forward to seeing more from this author." Read more

"...The suspense was great and the backstory was pretty good too. I would definitely recommend!" Read more

"...Just didn't fit in. It had a great story line that I really wanted to enjoy but I kept wondering what happened...." Read more

"...Can he get her out before it’s too late? I loved how fast paced the action was but I was not a fan of how fast their relationship developed..." Read more

136 customers mention "Readability"129 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find the story exciting, compelling, and riveting. The characters are well-developed and the story has great moments.

"Step by step increasingly suspenseful drama. Well done totally enjoyed reading this story. Looking forward to seeing more from this author." Read more

"Loved the book Nicole Blanchard spins a tale of danger, infused with a spirited heroine...." Read more

"Funny and exciting, a very good read with a great storyline. Good series. Looking forward to reading the rest. X" Read more

"So much fun. An ordinary woman, in the right place at the right place, saves a little girl...." Read more

59 customers mention "Character development"48 positive11 negative

Customers find the book's characters engaging. They appreciate the well-developed characters and their growth throughout the story. The book features a strong heroine and a great hero.

"...The female main character is simply put a badass and finds herself in the curious situation in fear for her life...." Read more

"...Loved the story line, fully developed characters and the happily ever after intentions. TY for a great adventure romance!" Read more

"...I thought that Chloe was amazing! She may have been a self-proclaimed klutz but she was also strong, feisty and a true hero...." Read more

"Love characters that aren't perfect and have a soft side...." Read more

40 customers mention "Writing style"29 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style. They find the book readable with detailed descriptions and narrations that keep them interested. The rough language is kept to an appropriate level, and the dialogue between the heroine and hero is decent. There's a lot of action in this short novella, and readers appreciate the different storylines and characters involved.

"...POV shifts were clearly marked so it was easy to follow, a plus for me because that is getting to be a pet peeve of mine, undefined POV shifts...." Read more

"For a short novella, there's a lot of action in this book. Lots of physical activity and danger. Some twists and turns...." Read more

"...the discrepancies that just took me out of the story and made it too difficult to read...." Read more

"...I listened to this book and was gripped by the gravely, sexy voice of Stephen Dexter as Gabe...." Read more

15 customers mention "Strength"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strong characters in the book. They find the heroine tough yet realistic with her actions and thoughts. The beginning is engaging, but the story slows down about halfway through.

"...clumsy and haphazardly lumps her way through life she is fearless in the face of danger and saves herself and many folks throughout this book...." Read more

"...She may have been a self-proclaimed klutz but she was also strong, feisty and a true hero. Gabe was quit swoony and had a bit of a wounded heart...." Read more

"...Gabe couldn't be better. He was a strong, competent man with the skills to save Chloe. And he was a great dad who would do anything for his daughter...." Read more

"...I loved it. Chloe is a strong character who displays more than her strength, she is selfless, smart, and calm under pressure...." Read more

12 customers mention "Emotion level"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging. They describe it as a distressing, suspenseful story with intense moments. The heroine goes from being soft and empathic to being a strong warrior. The situations are grave, yet the author still manages to add romance.

"...The suspense throughout was tremendous. Situations were grave. And the author still managed to add a romance. Loved it...." Read more

"Love characters that aren't perfect and have a soft side...." Read more

"...The situation the couple is thrown into is compelling and intense, as is their attraction to each other...." Read more

"...enjoyed the flow of the story with all the action going on and the tense moments. It's a HEA with hints...." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor, sweetness, and tender moments in the book. They appreciate the witty banter and one-liners. The characters are described as feisty and enjoyable.

"Funny and exciting, a very good read with a great storyline. Good series. Looking forward to reading the rest. X" Read more

"...Some humor, sweetness and tender moments are sprinkled throughout this read to add some balance to the seriousness...." Read more

"...I loved the spots of guy-humor and I loved Gabe, the dad, with his kid (and his dog, too) on the phone in the first chapter...." Read more

"...Sexy, hot chemistry between Chloe and Gabe, not to mention fun, witty banter and one-liners. Everything I look for in a great read!..." Read more

18 customers mention "Pacing"11 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed views on the pacing of the book. Some find it fast-paced from the beginning with detailed descriptions and narrations that maintain. Others feel it's rushed, lacking details, and lacking in detail. The genre of romance books is somewhat unbelievable and contrived for some readers.

"It starts from minute one and it does not let up until the last page - a gut wrenching book!..." Read more

"...For me it was just too fast and felt rushed to me. Other than that I really enjoyed it." Read more

"...If you like a laid back easy read, you'll be able to enjoy this. Love works fast!!!" Read more

"This starts off quickly and becomes interesting fast. Problem is, it fizzled once Gabe decided to save the day...." Read more

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fast-paced romantic suspense tale featuring a smart-strong heroine
"Anchor", a fast-paced romantic suspense tale featuring a smart-strong heroine, is Book #1 in author Nicole Blanchard's "First to Fight Series". When Chloe McKinney steps forward without hesitation to save a frightened young girl from an unknown terrorist, her life will be forever changed. Saving the little girl places Chloe's life in danger as the enraged madman takes her hostage instead. Gabe Rossi, former Marine, now Coast Guard, is beyond grateful when his daughter is spared, and he's determined to save the heroic woman at any cost. When the kidnapper's agenda becomes all too clear, Gabe is far more personally involved than he ever imagined, and he also finds himself more and more drawn to the brave and beautiful Chloe. To say the least, having an awesome man-of-action come to her rescue when she least expects it is an all-new experience for Chloe, and she can't help but be attracted to Gabe's imposing looks and masculine bravado. Too bad they have met during a life-threatening terrorist crisis! If Gabe's military training and Chloe's natural savvy can help them save the day and save each other, is there a chance for a new beginning for the two of them together? Be sure to also read the other books in this action-packed romantic suspense series from author Nicole Blanchard.
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  • Jannie S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Anchor
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025
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    Step by step increasingly suspenseful drama. Well done totally enjoyed reading this story. Looking forward to seeing more from this author.
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  • Ashley L.
    4.0 out of 5 stars I'll rescue myself! 😀
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
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    I'm so glad this wasn't a damsel in distress trope! The female main character is simply put a badass and finds herself in the curious situation in fear for her life. Although she's clumsy and haphazardly lumps her way through life she is fearless in the face of danger and saves herself and many folks throughout this book. The guy who comes to rescue her is just the cherry on top in my opinion. She really rescues him and it makes me want to read every single book this author's written. The suspense was great and the backstory was pretty good too. I would definitely recommend!
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  • Beverly C
    3.0 out of 5 stars Confusing
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
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    I felt parts were skipped and sex was overdone, with someone pointing a gun at me, with explosives around my neck a sexy guy kissing me! Just didn't fit in.
    It had a great story line that I really wanted to enjoy but I kept wondering what happened.
    The crazy husband who shoots and kills innocent people but doesn't kill them because he wants him to be remorseful! Then surprise at the end that just doesn't fit in.
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  • Theresa Cashen Walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025
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    I chose because of a snippet on Facebook I think and it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I didn’t want to put it down!
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  • Pricilla
    4.0 out of 5 stars Anchor
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
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    What would you do if you saw someone in dång3r? Would you step in? Would you turn away? These are questions Chloe had to answer. She had a split second to make a decision. She chose to step in and risk it all. She saves a little girl but in the process makes herself a târg3t. Can she make it out alive?
    Gabe makes it is mission to save the woman who saved his child. Can he get her out before it’s too late?
    I loved how fast paced the action was but I was not a fan of how fast their relationship developed after they returned home. For me it was just too fast and felt rushed to me. Other than that I really enjoyed it.
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  • Jan B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Feisty didn’t even come close…
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
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    Loved the book Nicole Blanchard spins a tale of danger, infused with a spirited heroine. Loved the story line, fully developed characters and the happily ever after intentions. TY for a great adventure romance!
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  • Nicole
    5.0 out of 5 stars funny and exciting
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
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    Funny and exciting, a very good read with a great storyline. Good series. Looking forward to reading the rest. X
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  • mrsreadsalot
    2.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t finish
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
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    This had the potential to be such a good story, but I DNF’d at around 35% because of the discrepancies that just took me out of the story and made it too difficult to read.

    When Gabe is first attempting the rescue he swims to the ferry and hangs around outside it while he figures out how to climb on - how does he do that when the ferry is supposed to be moving along at a good clip? He hides in a bench in the wheelhouse but then strides down the stairs, only to rise from the bench…? Chloe hurts her arm/wrist but doesn’t flinch when she’s handcuffed behind her back. Gabe gets shot and clearly says “leg…leg” but when Chloe lowers his wetsuit she bandages up his waist. Oh - and Gabe started the rescue wearing a wetsuit and swimming shoes, but when Chloe first sees him she notices his wet feet.

    Sorry, but a good beta reader or editor should have caught at least some of these issues. I’m not going to waste my time reading this when the author didn’t take the time to proofread her work.
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  • yoneidis
    3.0 out of 5 stars No está mal
    Reviewed in Spain on January 13, 2025
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    Esta entretenido pero me esperaba algo más
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  • Philippa L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic suspense
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2024
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    A fast paced romantic suspense. It did remind me a little bit of speed 2 with how it is set on a ship but it was a great steamy read.

    Chloe is on the way to catch the ferry when there is a commotion. She puts herself between a little girl and the gunman which leads to her being taken hostage. Gabe is on the way to meet his ex wife and daughter but meets them at the hospital instead, his daughter wants her dad to help the princess that saved her. Can Chloe and Gabe work together to save the other hostages?

    I loved the chemistry between the characters and how action packed it was, very fast paced and great read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2020
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    Nice plot but also easy to figure out. Both main characters are unique and it was nice to read a book that portraits the female just as capable as the male. Recommended
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
    Reviewed in Australia on March 1, 2022
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    This story quickly started at a good pace and then ramped up and never missed a beat. I was hooked so quickly and found it easy to read, the romance, action and suspense was gripping.
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  • Lucy Squiggles
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2023
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    3.9 stars :)

    This was action packed and an entertaining read.

    At times, the action got a little confusing and I wondered whether it was me getting lost or the author was missing details. The ending was a little predictable (the action part), but honestly it seemed well written, for the most part, and worth a read.

    I'll be catching the next book in the series soon.
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