Pippa Grant gave another fabulous story with this one! The humor had people giving me weird looks as I read and laughed to myself. The storyline sucked you in and kept you reading to the very last page. The characters were lovable and had you rooting for them... it was just a great book all around. Totally would read again!

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Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
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Not My Kind of Hero introduces us to Maisey Spencer, a recent divorcee who uprooted her and her teenager’s lives to move to a small town in Wyoming where her crazy uncle left her a ranch when he passed away. Fleeing from Cedar Rapids and a life the two could no longer life, they’re hoping to find a home here in Hell’s Bells but aren’t necessary prepared for anything that comes their way - from the one wild bear named Earl to the attractive, grumpy, emotionally unavailable man who rents one of the homes on the property. Hell’s Bells is a small town, so a lot of people play many different roles. Flint, the grumpy tenant, is also the soccer coach and a math teacher at the local high school where Maisey’s daughter, Junie, will be attending. Maisey is just trying to find her footing and be a better mom to Junie, but Flint may show her that she doesn’t have to find herself alone.
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I thought this book was really cute. Some parts had me ACTUALLY laughing out loud - especially Flint and Maisey’s dialogue - but I thought that it was really repetitive and that we didn’t really see any actual character growth or development. Flint is a commitmentphobe and kind of a butthead and that doesn’t exactly change. He’s so focused on wanting Maisey physically that we don’t see them get to know each other otherwise. Maisey is great but almost too perfect. It just didn’t feel any sort of believable to me! All in all, it was cute, but not a favorite.

Not My Kind of Hero is laugh out loud and chock full of great banter. There isn’t any over the top drama or angst, and it’s overall a really sweet romance. My only real complaint is the romance is a bit faster paced than I would have preferred, but still good!

Maisey is a single mom making it work while still trying to be more for her daughter. Flint is one of those teachers you wish you had growing up. They have a budding relationship and while I feel like the ending was slightly rushed it was still a sweet read! It's low on the drama and angst and is a great book to curl up with.

Pippa Grant is a queen of romantic comedy. ‘Not My Kind of Hero,’ is Grant’s newest romcom featuring Maisey, a single mom trying to rebuild her relationship with her teenage daughter as the two make a fresh start on a Wyoming ranch. Staring opposite Maisey is Flint, her daughter’s math teacher and soccer coach - the man Maisey absolutely cannot and will not fall for.

This book has a lot of Grant’s trademark humor and heart, along with a dose of the angst that I imagine comes naturally when raising a teenage daughter. The heat level is a bit milder than some of Grant’s earlier work, but her trademark banter and chemistry are endlessly enjoyable.

“You’re nothing that I expected you’d be and everything I’ve ever wanted but never thought I’d find.”

Not My Kind Of Hero was an absolute delight. Maisey, Flint and Junie are adorable and I loved their interactions. This story kept me entertained from the first page to the last.

“I need to find where I fit in my own life. My own purpose.”

When Maisey moves with her daughter, Junie, to the hobby horse ranch that she inherited from her uncle, she’s looking for an escape from her old life and a place to start over for her and Junie. She doesn’t expect her renter, Flint, to be an extremely attractive teacher who makes her feelings spark back to life. These two clash from their first interaction but find that they have more in common than they’d like to admit.

“Sometimes figuring out who you are and who you want to be involves figuring out who to trust to go on the journey with you.”

Maisey justs wants to be better for her daughter and improve their relationship. I loved her strength and independence and determination to be more present for Junie. Her spirit and fire was so much fun and I could see a lot of her in Junie.

“She gets me, and with her, I don’t feel quite so alone. Or so broken.”

Flint was the town fixer and he was a caring teacher who lived to make his students’ lives better. Him and Maisey were a lot alike and both struggled with feelings of acceptance and belonging.

“She makes my life better. She makes me want to be happy. She makes me want to be better for her.”

The banter and chemistry between Maisey and Flint and Junie and anybody was so much fun. I liked how the characters showed a lot of growth and insight throughout the story and found their true place to belong.

“I wanted to find me, and I think I did. In you.”

Not My Kind Of Hero was a small-town romance with charming characters and a sense of found family. It’s full of so many laughs, a bit of heat, a lot of longing and so much heart. I absolutely loved Maisey and Flint and this zany small town.

This is a cute read - I just wish there was a little more character building! The story is very sweet and I loved all of the characters - which is a rarity!

A pleasant, organic-feeling surprise that this tale didn't do tropes.

I've not read this author before and suspected that I'd probably be reading a tale of a damsel in distress whose hunky neighbour comes to her rescue.

Instead, I got a damsel who wasn't scared to get her hands dirty, who had to make time for her teenage daughter whose life she'd just disrupted to move her to the middle of nowhere, and who had regrets that she'd not taken the time and trouble to come back and see the special man who left her his home, allowing her to start her life again post her divorce. She owned all those things, and she turned out to be a decent person who'd just fallen in line with her ambitious ex and their (his) TV show, who now had different priorities.

The hunky neighbour turned out to be a teacher, which was refreshing, and no, despite the female lead's daughter transferring to his school and possibly being his could-be star sportswoman, he didn't let her be nepo baby, just because he had the hots for her mum and was forming a relationship with them both.

This tale had realism, had some sexy times, some serious-and-slightly-sad times, and a mother and daughter who had a strong enough relationship that it got through the resentment of the move into the middle of nowhere. She was also a good enough mother to send her daughter to her father at both's request, and then when things went wrong, she did everything she needed to to make sure her child was safe. They started to respect each other again and have actual fun together, without it seeming twee and faux.

I liked that the romacne wasn't the be-all and end-all of the tale. The importance of doing the right thing, even when we don't want to and could possibly get away with bending rules, is a lesson learned, but not done didactically. I think the female lead's daughter grew as a person, as she started out angry with her mum for missing signing on for the sport she wanted to play, but then she dug in and participated in all ways that she could, from the very mundane and boring/sideline stuff, without complaint and without resentment and without expectations. I found that refreshing, as it strengthened her relationship with the coach - the male lead and her eventual stepdad - and her mother. Sadly, the absent father turned out to be even more selfish than I thought, and it was his loss in the end.

The tale had some hot times between the leads, but not at the expense of the tale or the mother-daughter relationship. I liked that we got to see them interacting with some locals, too, and with them becoming countrified.

ARC courtesy of Montlake Romance and NetGalley, for my reading pleasure.

My favorite trope, new life in smal town. I love Maisey, she strong, willing to change and priority Junie her daughter. Maisey so badass, her soul journey lead her to met the love of her life. Flint have his own bagages, scare to open up and choose something not permanent. Maisey and Flint relationship build slowly, the tension high and hot, i feel every emotion between them. Like Flint said it is worth the wait.
“You’re already my wife in my heart. The woman who makes my soul complete. I want to make it official. Share it with the world. Celebrate. Love you. Forever.”

I enjoy the story, i enjoy hell's bell, i envy Maisey and Flint relationship.

Thank you to NetGalley for provide this book, it is pleasure to review this book.

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What a sweet story! I really enjoyed it but I don't necessarily think this is the strongest romance that Pippa Grant has written. This story felt more like it was focused on the relationship between the heroine, Maisey, and her daughter Junie. The premise is that Maisey is a home improvement TV personality though throughout her career, her horrible ex postured her as a dunce. Upon divorcing, she and her daughter moved to a small town onto her deceased uncle's ranch and made a new start. Grumpy Flint was part of her new start and he had his own personal issues as well. So this was not as funny as I expect stories from this author to be but that's ok- it was emotional and heart felt. The romance, as well, was sweet but again, felt more focused on the impact of this relationship on the mother-daughter bond. So, definitely a wonderful read that felt a little more serious and family oriented than romantic.

This story was really the perfect blend of story, romance, humour and delicious heat. It follows single mum Maisey, who moves into her deceased uncle’s hobby ranch. A hobby ranch that grumpy, hot, cowboy/high school teacher Flint was using, as he lives on the property. Oh boy the tension between these two: Maisey, combatting preconceived notions and a complete absence of filter; and Flint, forever grumpy, man of few words, total cinnamon roll, full of prejudice for this new gal moving in on his territory that technically belongs to her.

I devoured this book, and I have to attribute some of that to the natural cadence and flow to Pippa Grant’s words. Whether it was the inner monologue, teenage sarcasm in full effect, or Earl the Bear, I settled easily into the story and let it take me away. Layered into this are the amazing characters that move through the story with such an honesty that really sucked me in.

Flint and Maisey story is one hilarious, wild ride! These two definitely get put through the wringer and I loved every word!

I loved that through the book both were a huge hot mess express! Maisey was trying to find herself, figure out who she was, what she wanted and to be the best mom. While Flint was trying to figure out what the future held for him after losing a man who was a pseudo father to him!

Together with Maisey’s sassy teen Juniper these two take the town by storm and turn things around but also help the other find their place in the world!

This story doesn’t have alot of heat till about 3/4 of the way through and I was totally fine with that because I loved watching Maisey become a strong resilient woman! It was refreshing to see how these two connected and so when they gave into the angst it just felt right!

This book is packed with Pippa’s charm and wit! So many hilarious one liners and a bear named earl who will definitely steal the show and your heart!

"Not My Kind of Hero" is a charming contemporary romance novel that follows the story of a single mother, Maisey, and her journey to reconnect with her teenage daughter Juniper while unexpectedly finding love. Both Maisey and Flint are compelling characters who have been through difficult experiences and are doing their best to navigate their lives. The novel offers a refreshing perspective on the challenges of single motherhood, Maisey's unwavering dedication to her daughter is truly heartwarming. Flint, a math teacher, is very supportive of his students, which adds depth to his character.

The author brings these two characters together in a believable way, and their interactions are fun and enjoyable. The book is set in a small town, which adds a cozy feel to the story. The lack of unnecessary drama is also a plus, as it allows the reader to focus on the relationships and personal growth of the characters. Overall, "Not My Kind of Hero" is a delightful read that offers a great mix of romance, family, and community. It is perfect for anyone looking for a heartwarming and lighthearted story.

Not My Kind of Hero is a well written romance. Good plot and well developed characters. I recommend the book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

Maisy and Flynn are hands down one of my favorite couples of all Pippa's books. Their story was laugh out load fun with an all the feels everything and more romance that will leave you wanting more from Hell's Bells Wyoming.

It was fun and entertaining. The banter between the main characters actually made me laugh, and I'm a tough audience.

A little bit of angst and drama, as usually in these books, but it was not overdone. I really enjoyed it.

Not My Kind of Hero is a complete stand alone from Pippa's other work- but it still is packed with all of the Pippa Grant rom-com greatness that I love as well as some heart hitting moments.

Following her divorce- Maisey and her teenage daughter June move out to the ranch in Wyoming that Maisey's late uncle left her to start over, and when Grant the grumpy guy that lived on her property turned out to be a handsome mystery as well as one of June's teachers? Well that just added a layer of complication that neither of them was ready to deal with.

The first thing I want to say about this book is that you will probably have questions- I know I did when first meeting these characters and trying to figure them out. They do get answered but it felt like some of them were kind of circled around and around and the actual explanation took FOREVER. What else took forever? For Maisey and Grant to finally give into all the tension that had been brewing between them since the moment they met. They had very good reasons to deny their chemistry, but when you're as emotionally invested in the lives of fictional characters as I am- you don't want logic you want action! 😆

I really enjoyed Maisey's character- she's a fierce Mama Bear and will let nothing get in the way of her trying to create a new life and repair the relationship between her and June. She can be hesitant to put herself out there but she also grabs opportunities as they come in a way that is inspiring. Honestly I didn't love Grant at first. Yeah he had a bit of a hero complex and was a bit grouchy- but I don't mind that in a character, what I disliked about him was how judgy he was. He instantly believed the worst about Maisey and made most of his assumptions about her based off a TV show she did with her ex-husband and what tabloids printed about her. Even as he saw more of who she actually was with his own eyes he believed that she was putting on a show rather than being genuine- which for a person that always felt like an outsider was kind of frustrating. June was kind of the glue and the complication between these two- first loving Grant while Maisey was annoyed with him then wanting to keep him away from her mom.

While the journey for these two was long and frustrating at times but the wit and humor throughout combined with the vulnerable and reflective moments made the road entertaining to travel and I for one enjoyed the ride.

Such a great read with Maisey and Flint. Pippa Grant has a light touch, and this easy and funny romance has lightness about their situation, but some real depth too.

Maisey is a single mom doing her best to make a fresh start in Hells Bells and the electricity with local teacher Flint is off the charts. It's dual POV so we get to see how they both develop as their attraction grows. The best scenes are when Maisey fights between her family responsibilities and the irresistible pull of her attraction to Flint.

"I want. I want very much. But I'm busy, because I also want to belong here..."

I loved their new home, the town, and all the characters, especially Maisey's prickly daughter Junie. There's lots of cameos for laughs and all the strings get pulled together by the end.

So much to recommend in this small town, slow burn romance.

Thanksvery much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Charming grumpy/sunshine that was filled with hilarious banter, an interesting plot and fun and familiar characters. Maisey, Flint and Junie are all deep/complex individuals whose interactions with one another are funny and endearing. This small town story has everything you'd expect in that type of book, with unique side characters and a colorful setting...and I especially loved Earl. One of my fave reads of the year.

Almost been attacked by a bear that happens to be named Earl and saved by a Grumpy hot teacher and ranch hand?

'Not My Kind of Hero' By Pippa Grant is a love story unlike any other. Gingersnap (she is dearly missed) and Earl causing the best and weirds meet cute ever. Maisey and Junie (Maisey's daughter) move away after a LOT of drama. While being confronted with the fear that Maisey may be killed by a bear near her house, she does the only normal thing anyone would do. Scary it away the bear with random animal sounds. When our beautiful Flint is introduced, on a horse of course. We learn that its hate at first sight for him, and a crush for Maisey. We see the interesting things these characters overcome and experience, (I'm talking about the root cellar, iykyk.)

I truly have loved books I've read of Pippa's in the past and THIS did not disappoint!
While I found it hard to read at times due to the fact it may have hit a spot I wasn't aware of, it also has healed me in a way as well. Watching Flint grow as a character was so rewarding. Also Dean is so annoying, I hope his life sucks forever. .

ANYWAYS... Read this book, it's funny, entertaining and honestly thoughtful at the same time. I wish I live somewhere like Hell's Bells.

Trigger warning (for those who need them, and they don't really go too deep into any of it)
- Cheating (not our main characters tho)
- alcoholism
- abusive/toxic behaviour
- runaway
- abandonment
- Jail and Money issues
- Mental health is lightly touched on