Book Review of 'Hero Debut' by Angela Ruth Strong

Hello Bookworms!!

I am SOOO excited about the book that I am spotlighting today. It is by an author that is new to me and is a novel that you can't help but fall in love with. There have been some tough things I'm traversing in my personal life right now, so to have such a fun book to escape into instantly put a smile on my face every time I picked it up.

So, sit back, relax, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy my thoughts on Hero Debut by Angela Ruth Strong.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Hero Debut by Angela Ruth Strong, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Hero Debut
Series: Love Off Script #2
Author: Angela Ruth Strong
Publisher: Kregel
Release Date: August 29, 2023
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

"Another sparkling feel-good romance, brimming with perfect doses of heart and heat!"-- Bethany Turner, award-winning author of The Do-Over

Gemma Bennett is the leading lady of her own life, and her true love is writing screenplays. With her trusty pink notebook in hand, she signs up for the Citizen's Safety Academy to research her newest blockbuster hope, a rom-com with a police officer as the hero. And the fact that the handsome and heroic Lieutenant Karson Zellner is the one leading the training? Well, who can blame her for wanting to spend evenings with the man she swooned over months ago when he responded to a call at her apartment?

Karson already has his fair share of problems before Gemma shows up, and he's not exactly a fan of the ditzy blonde who can't seem to stay out of trouble. The last thing he needs is a damsel in distress to rescue; there are plenty of people in real need of his help. The fact that she seems to think his job makes him a superhero is just one more strike against her. This isn't a movie, and he feels like the furthest thing from a leading man.

Gemma can't seem to stop doing the worst, most embarrassing things at just the wrong time. And as time goes on, Gemma begins to realize that the scripts for a perfect screenplay and a real-life happily-ever-after are two very different things. Can she step out of her own way to find the hero her story needs?

My Review

Hero Debut is the first novel that I’ve read by author Angela Ruth Strong and all I can say is where have I been?? The second book in the Love Off Script series, Hero Debut takes readers on quite the romcom adventure, one that I did not know I needed until now.

Gemma is the woman at the center of the saga. With an overactive imagination and breathtaking beauty, Gemma is grabbing life by the horns and fighting to live her dreams, and right now her starry eyes are focused on Lieutenant Karson, the police officer that “rescued” her.

Gemma is the sunshine heroine that is paired with the perfect grumpy hero, which is one of my favorite tropes. Gemma is insanely bubbly, optimistic, and a dreamer, a girl after my own heart. Karson reminds me so much of my husband. A man that seems gruff on the outside but inside shines a heart of gold and a fierce will to protect, Karson is the type of hero that everyone wants to rescue them.

Together they are the perfect pairing, though it takes Karson a little longer to make this realization. Gemma seems to always find herself in some kind of mess and Karson always seems to be there to rescue her. There are some tongue-in-cheek moments that had me snickering, and just like our main characters, those moments are paired with moments of real heart, like the realization of what you can make room for if you’re willing to let the baggage go.

This was such a fun read for me and honestly one of my favorite novels so far this summer! It is so lighthearted with that great romcom vibe that makes it the perfect beach read. All of the characters are flawed and amazing, each complimenting the story in their own unique way. I love how the author paints such a vivid picture of organized chaos, weaving strictness with creativity, and finding the perfect balance between the two with two imperfect people.

My Rating: ★★★★★

About the Author

Angela Ruth Strong is an expert on Write That Book, blogs on inspyromance.com and How to Write a Novel, and is the founder of IDAhope Writers. She is the author of the Resort to Love series and the CafFUNated mysteries. Angela lives in Meridian, Idaho

Connect with Angela by visiting angelaruthstrong.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive signed copies of Husband Auditions & Hero Debut and some book-themed items that play a role in the plots of each book!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 28, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 4, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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