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The Hero She Needs (Unbroken Heroes Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Anna Hackett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.5 6,408 ratings

Book 1 of 2: Unbroken Heroes

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The last thing he expects to catch in his river is a billionaire heiress.

Loner Boone Hendrix left the military with ghosts that haunt him. He lives with his dog Atlas on a farm in Vermont. Alone. Just the way he likes it. Until he rescues a half-drowned, beautiful brunette from his river.

Gemma Newhouse is the daughter of the richest man in America, and from the abrasions on her wrists and her drugged state, she’s on the run from someone dangerous. She’s nothing like Boone expected—sweet, smart, and likes baking—and she ignites a fierce need inside him.

Being a member of a covert Ghost Ops team taught him deadly skills, and he’ll use them all to keep her safe.

Gemma can’t remember the last twenty-four hours. All she knows is that someone abducted her. Someone dangerous. Her only goal is survival and she’s used to taking care of herself. She’s a constant disappointment to her driven, successful parents. She doesn’t want a brilliant career, all she wants is to bake and make people smile.

Finding herself in Boone’s strong arms wasn’t on her plan. Nor was his rugged face, hard body, and gold-brown eyes. She sees how much he’s cut himself off from life, how he believes he’s broken.

Thrust together, she realizes this quiet hero will do anything to protect her. Despite the danger around them, they can’t resist their growing attraction, but her captors are hunting her…

And Boone is the only thing standing in their way.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CPD3XVWF
Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 7, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4719 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 220 pages

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I'm a USA Today bestselling romance author who’s passionate about fast-paced, emotion-filled romantic suspense and sci-fi romance. I love writing about people overcoming unbeatable odds and achieving seemingly impossible goals. I like to believe it’s possible for all of us to do the same.

I'm the author of the bestselling and award-winning series Norcross Security, Team 52, Galactic Gladiators, and Hell Squad series and more.

For a free box set of my books, visit my website at www.annahackett.com

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Rgrainer

Filled with action and superb characters, great start to a new series

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024

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Gemma is running from some bad guys when she falls into a river. Boone is fishing with his retired military dog Atlas, when Atlas spots a woman floating in the river. Boone rescues her, and then is caught up trying to keep her safe from the bad guys. But they seem able to track her down everywhere they go. Can Boone with his Ghost Ops training keep her safe? Can he keep her from falling in love with him?

The pace is breakneck and the tone is intense yet hopeful with an action and character oriented storyline that has some detailed steamy scenes. The characters are vibrant and kickass! This is the start of a new series, but draws in characters from Norcross Security and Treasure Hunter Security series. If you want to read these all in chronological order, then read Treasure Hunter Security series in order first, then Team 52 series in order, then Norcross Security series in order, the Billionaire series and finally Sentinel Security series in order before this book. But be prepared to be blown away by these action packed, steamy stories. Enjoy!

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Judy C. Lewis

FABULOUS BEGINNING TO A NEW SERIES!!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024

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Title: The Hero She Needs
Author: Anna Hackett
Series: Unbroken Heroes, Book 1
Designation: Contemporary Adventure/Adventure/Romantic Suspense (Can be read as standalone but includes cameos of characters from previously published books in other series. Each book features a different couple finding their HEA.)
Heat Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Multiple Explicit Love Scenes)
My Rating: 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In 2009, I read a fantasy/paranormal romance novella published by Harlequin and written by a new, little-known author named Anna Hackett. I was impressed, as well as intrigued, and began following her career. I witnessed her raw talent grow and evolve into something truly extraordinary. I’m 72 years young and extremely selective about the books I choose to read, and I’m even more selective about the books I recommend. I, typically, do my due diligence for the books I purchase, but there are a few, select authors who are automatic one-clicks for me and Hackett most definitely ranks in my top five. I probably own every book she’s ever published , and I can honestly say I always get my money’s worth. And just because I’m a fan doesn’t mean an author doesn’t have to earn every star I give for the book’s rating. I’m actually much more critical of my favorite established authors. I expect more from them. Without a doubt, Hackett is one of the most versatile, reliable, consistent, prolific, and imaginative authors in the current self-publishing industry today, effortlessly crossing the paranormal, fantasy, science fiction, action/adventure, and contemporary romantic suspense genres. Her books are always engaging, realistic, and filled with nonstop action. And most importantly, they’re well written and exceptionally well edited with professional formatting, gorgeous covers, naturally flowing dialogue, and relatable characters.

In this book, The Hero She Needs, Hackett introduces a new series about a group of former, highly-skilled military Ghost Operatives who have experienced terrible loss and trauma and have all but given up on love and a happy life…until a brave, kickbutt heroine suddenly barrels into their life and kicks their alpha protective instincts into high gear.
This book features grumpy, recluse Boone Hendrix, a tortured hero suffering from PTSD, and his former war-dog Atlas, who now serves as Boone’s emotional support companion. The story kicks into high gear immediately when our heroine Gemma Newhouse, daughter of the wealthiest man in America, is found by Boone in the river near his home, almost drowned and near dead. After being abducted and drugged, she manages to escape her captors and is on the run, bravely fighting to survive. Fate intervenes when she falls into a rapidly flowing river and rescued from a watery grave by Boone. Boone decides to help the brave, feisty beauty who tumbled into his life but is determined to keep his distance and not become emotionally or romantically involved with Gemma. As the danger increases and foes revealed, Gemma & Boone must fight for their lives and rely on each other for survival but, most importantly, they must learn to trust each other and their feelings.

So, did I enjoy this book? Absolutely! I was immediately drawn into Boone and Gemma’s dangerous quest for survival and quickly became invested in their journey to a once-in-a-lifetime love. Boone has popped up in several books of Hackett’s other series and I was so happy to see him get his happy ending. And Gemma was the perfect complement to Boone’s character. Would I recommend it? You bet and I am but only for adult readers since it does contain some profanity and explicit sex scenes. I do love a dirty-talking hero who’s willing to do anything for his heroine! Will I read this author again? I think I’ve already answered this question but just to be clear: heck yeah! But just a quick warning for everyone…once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!

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Brooke

Dogs make love stories better!

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024

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When you have a dog like Atlas ....they totally make the love story better. What better way to make your way into a man's heart than through his dog? Lol and his stomach with all the sweets baked treats! Loved this one! It had action, steamy moments and sweetness all around!

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Kelly Rubidoux

A Reading the Paranormal Review

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024

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The enigmatic Boone Hendrix has been showing up to lend a hand in a couple other series and YESSSSS. HIS TIME HAS COME! The big guy needs someone on his side who 100% supports him (besides Atlas) and finds him irresistible. As it turns out, that someone is a lady who's been abducted and manages during her escape to land in (practically) his front yard.

Gemma. The billionaire heiress who likes to bake and is way more down to earth than Boone expected her to be. She's sweet, beautiful, and completely clueless as to why someone would want to nab her off the street. One might think it's for her father's money, but no ransom demand sort of muddies the waters a bit.

With Boone and Atlas as her side, Gemma feels safe for the first time in a long time, but the bad guys aren't going to stop and it's up to Boone and Gemma (along with a few familiar faces from other series) to figure out why she's been targeted. Plus you know, they need to figure out how to keep the bad guys from continuing to hunt her down in the long run.

More than a little danger, a dog who knows how to keep his people safe, a fraught cross-country road trip, cake, familiar faces, an ex-Ghost Ops soldier who isn't about to let Gemma down, and a lady who knows a good thing when she washes up in his river. I'm VERY happy to see Boone find his special someone and can't wait for Shep's relationship woes!

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal

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Alyssa M

amazing!

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024

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Okay, this is my first book review, but I’m obsessed!

This story starts off with a dark undertone for Gemma. Boone, an ex military man carries a lot of guilt and trauma. Slowly as Boone and Gemma’s relationship evolves they melt each others worries.

The spice is spicy! Their physical love is hot, tender, and even primal sometimes.

The way they take care of each other is perfect!!!!

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Guadalupe O.

Otra increíble serie de Anna

Reviewed in Mexico on January 1, 2024

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Ame este libro, romance, acción, suspenso. Además me encanta como Anna mezcla sus series y leer a Declan Ward de THS y claro a Vander Norcross de Norcross Security es siempre un placer.
Gracias Anna por otra maravillosa serie para leer.
Lo super recomiendo, no pueden dejar de leerlo!!!!!

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linda boyd

Very good

Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2023

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Anna Hackett never lets me down. I have read several of her series and have never been disappointed. This was a great story can't wait for the 2nd book

Junelh

A truly great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2024

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A great storyline, Gemma and Boone’s story. Gemma was kidnapped and drugged by some mercenaries, she managed to escape and ran from them but fell into a lake after collapsing due to the drug she was given. Boone and his dog were out fishing when his dog started acting funny. Boone found a woman floating and hoped she wasn’t dead, he walked into the lake and pulled her out. Eventually she opened her eyes but thought Boone was one of her captors, but his dog who cuddled up made her realise Boone was ok. He lived on his own in a cabin and preferred his lonely life after losing his mates after being captured by the Taliban. He looked after the injuries on Gemma, who he recognised as the daughter of a multi millionaire. Not long after they were discovered by the mercenaries and they managed to escape in an old truck in a shed belonging to his grandad. He made a call to Vander Norcross who owns a security company who had done security for her father and asked him if he knew anything about a ransome, but her parents were away on an undisclosed holiday.
He said he would do some digging. Things escalated and they were on the run from her captors, lots of drama followed, where they were followed wherever they went and attacked but managed to get away, they needed to find out why they needed her. This was a surprise when revealed. As was the tracker and the reason they kept finding her. A book well worth the read with drama and eventual romance between the two.

Bharvi Makadia

Amazing read

Reviewed in India on January 4, 2024

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Very beautifully crafted the story of the hero who is wounded but still fighting and the girl who didn't have any place. They come together, she heals him and he makes her his entire world.

Schwesti

Love it

Reviewed in Germany on December 16, 2023

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So let's buy a ticket to Vermont and hope for an abduction and a hero like Boone in reality. As always Anna plots an amazing story that will keep you turning the pages no matter what place or time. Looking forward for Sheps book.

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