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erinnejc's review
3.0
This was a quick and easy to read novel. Good characters and kept me interested.
paddlefoot55's review
4.0
Copy received from Escape Publishing via Netgalley for an honest review.
I have previously read Jenny Schwartz's novel It's Love, Dude and enjoyed it, so when I got the chance to read Hero Duty I took it, especially as Brodie is the brother of Zane from It's Love Dude.
This was a sweet, cute, romance - with a tinge of darkness to it (but not much)
Brodie, ex military, protective. Who wouldn't want him to be their "emotional bodyguard"? OK, yeah it is a stupid title, but I could completely understand what Jessica needed from him.
Jessica, OMG she has been so downtrodden by those who are supposed to love her, you can't help but feel sorry for her. How she hadn't completely emotionally broken down was beyond me.
There was that zing of attraction between the two from the beginning but they didn't jump straight into bed, so we got that build up of tension between them
What I loved was how Brodie encouraged her to stand up to people, and loved watching Jessica break those chains and watch her become the strong woman we know is hiding behind all the fear. When she lets it rip - man you hear the dragon roar, her chest expand with pride as she finally realises her full potential.
There is so much backstabbing, deception. It was hard to know how to trust. Goes to show that people will do anything for money and power!
I really liked the retro feel to the cover of Hero Duty. And I enjoyed that this was for the most part set in my home town of Sydney, so I could mentally picture the place they were visiting.
I am becoming a bit of a fan of Ms Schwartz's work, and look forward to reading more in the future.
I have previously read Jenny Schwartz's novel It's Love, Dude and enjoyed it, so when I got the chance to read Hero Duty I took it, especially as Brodie is the brother of Zane from It's Love Dude.
This was a sweet, cute, romance - with a tinge of darkness to it (but not much)
Brodie, ex military, protective. Who wouldn't want him to be their "emotional bodyguard"? OK, yeah it is a stupid title, but I could completely understand what Jessica needed from him.
Jessica, OMG she has been so downtrodden by those who are supposed to love her, you can't help but feel sorry for her. How she hadn't completely emotionally broken down was beyond me.
There was that zing of attraction between the two from the beginning but they didn't jump straight into bed, so we got that build up of tension between them
What I loved was how Brodie encouraged her to stand up to people, and loved watching Jessica break those chains and watch her become the strong woman we know is hiding behind all the fear. When she lets it rip - man you hear the dragon roar, her chest expand with pride as she finally realises her full potential.
There is so much backstabbing, deception. It was hard to know how to trust. Goes to show that people will do anything for money and power!
I really liked the retro feel to the cover of Hero Duty. And I enjoyed that this was for the most part set in my home town of Sydney, so I could mentally picture the place they were visiting.
I am becoming a bit of a fan of Ms Schwartz's work, and look forward to reading more in the future.
samstillreading's review
5.0
I’ve always enjoyed the fairy tale Cinderella, so what could be better than a grown-up Cinderella story? Cinderella having billions but still needing a Prince Charming to help her defend herself against her evil step-family. Jenny Schwartz has nailed this story that really is about a poor little rich girl. Jessica is smart, pretty and rich – she’s got everything, right? Wrong. Even those who are perfect at first glance have demons.
The story starts off in a familiar place for fans of Jenny Schwartz – Jardin Bay, a gorgeous coastal community in south west Western Australia. In this story we meet the brother of Zane (hero of It’s Love, Dude) – Brodie couldn’t be more different. A former soldier who saw active duty in Afghanistan, he’s working with his grandfather when Jessica shows up. Her request is odd, but beguiling – she needs a hero to protect her. (She’ll pay handsomely too). Brodie’s much more than ‘hired muscle’ but Jessica’s story intrigues him – she’s the heiress of a multibillion dollar empire, but her stepmother and stepbrother are fighting to take it out of her hands to trying to declare her incompetent. Jessica needs someone to be her backbone while she fights for her family legacy.
Flying first class to Sydney, Brodie sees the city from a luxurious view. Unfortunately, Jessica’s family are odious and conniving – can Brodie be Jessica’s hero? Can Jessica save her company and fall in love?
This novel is as much about power and underhand corporate dealings as it is about the romance – I loved it. Everything was in perfect proportion from the dealings with the evil family to the will they/won’t they/they might/they might not relationship between Jessica and Brodie. I loved how their friendship developed as the book progressed and then moved to something more. Brodie was a great ‘protector’ – he offered sage advice to Jessica, but never overstepped the mark. He really brought out the best in Jessica. Even though Jessica thought she was spineless, she wasn’t presented that way – more like a girl who needed a confidence boost. This made her much more likeable in my book and by also presenting her other strengths (e.g. her PhD), the reader knew she had brains as well as guts!
The villains? They were truly disgusting and unlikeable – some were redeemed a little later on, but I didn’t feel sorry for them. They do get the best lines though – some of the taunts they plied Jessica with incredibly cruel.
This book flowed beautifully, to the point where I was making my lunch with one hand and reading with the other. It is literally unputdownable – a sweet romance with beautiful settings and a cracking plot.
Thank you to Escape Publishing for the eARC.
http://samstillreading.wordpress.com
The story starts off in a familiar place for fans of Jenny Schwartz – Jardin Bay, a gorgeous coastal community in south west Western Australia. In this story we meet the brother of Zane (hero of It’s Love, Dude) – Brodie couldn’t be more different. A former soldier who saw active duty in Afghanistan, he’s working with his grandfather when Jessica shows up. Her request is odd, but beguiling – she needs a hero to protect her. (She’ll pay handsomely too). Brodie’s much more than ‘hired muscle’ but Jessica’s story intrigues him – she’s the heiress of a multibillion dollar empire, but her stepmother and stepbrother are fighting to take it out of her hands to trying to declare her incompetent. Jessica needs someone to be her backbone while she fights for her family legacy.
Flying first class to Sydney, Brodie sees the city from a luxurious view. Unfortunately, Jessica’s family are odious and conniving – can Brodie be Jessica’s hero? Can Jessica save her company and fall in love?
This novel is as much about power and underhand corporate dealings as it is about the romance – I loved it. Everything was in perfect proportion from the dealings with the evil family to the will they/won’t they/they might/they might not relationship between Jessica and Brodie. I loved how their friendship developed as the book progressed and then moved to something more. Brodie was a great ‘protector’ – he offered sage advice to Jessica, but never overstepped the mark. He really brought out the best in Jessica. Even though Jessica thought she was spineless, she wasn’t presented that way – more like a girl who needed a confidence boost. This made her much more likeable in my book and by also presenting her other strengths (e.g. her PhD), the reader knew she had brains as well as guts!
The villains? They were truly disgusting and unlikeable – some were redeemed a little later on, but I didn’t feel sorry for them. They do get the best lines though – some of the taunts they plied Jessica with incredibly cruel.
This book flowed beautifully, to the point where I was making my lunch with one hand and reading with the other. It is literally unputdownable – a sweet romance with beautiful settings and a cracking plot.
Thank you to Escape Publishing for the eARC.
http://samstillreading.wordpress.com
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