Holding Out for a Hero audiobook

I enjoy the book very much. It reminds me of Handle With Care. The story is progress very very slow with a background of small town. Minus the noisy neighbor. I especially love how the author portray Hannah as a plus size woman. I only wish there are more books with curvy heroine instead of super model type. I have slight problem with Blake. He is a bit annoying with push and pull with Hannah. He said he does not want Hannah, but he keeps stalking her. Playing with her feeling then pull out. I do not appreciate it from him. Yes i know he went through a rough road because of his wife passed away suddenly. But its not the right way to treat Hannah. I wish the author lights more highlight on topic such as grieving and acceptance. This topic is lightly touched by the author. I want more of this. Overall I do enjoy the book very very much. 4 stars

Codi Gary is a newer author for me. I've only started her for this series but I have to tell you that I'm really enjoying her stories. Holding Out for a Hero is number #3 in the series. There is also a novella that starts the series. Plenty of good reading here. I really enjoyed Blake & Hannah's story. Poor Blake has so much crap he needs to work out with his past. But he has his friends and Hannah to do it with. Of course it would help if he'd let them in just a little bit more. Hannah's life is pretty much on track but the girl has to get some self-confidence. She's a wonderful character that you would love to have as a friend but she'd be the type that you could easily bully into your thoughts. That's why Blake and Hannah are so good together. They fill in what the other needs. Hannah needs Blake's strength and Blake needs Hannah's softness. The perfect combo. I really enjoyed their story and I'm so happy to see that they found happiness. Once you start Holding Out for a Hero you won't be able to put it down so make sure to start it when you have some time. Reviewed for Romancing the Readers Blog:http://romancingthereaders.blogspot.c...Romancing the Readers Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/RomancingThe...ARC received for a honest review

AMAZING! Loved the characters, loved the book...just LOVED it all :)

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Reviewed by AngelaBook provided by the publisherFrom the blurb on the book I thought it was going to be a slow read.  Boy was I wrong.  I could not put this book down.The author does an amazing job with giving you a backstory throughout the book without doing all of the flash backs that I get tired of.  Sometimes a book is just filled with flashbacks and I find it takes away from the actual story.  That is not the case here.  I was drawn to the heartache that can be felt coming from the male lead Sergeant Blake Kline.  There is so much strength in his character but at the same time so much sorrow.It is clear that there is only one thing that can make him happy and that is Hannah.  The relationship that blossoms between Blake and Hannah over the year that he has been in town has been a slow one but it is one that was built from the ground up.  One that makes a person think that there really is someone out there for everyone.The detail given to the characters, their background and the connections that are revealed in this book pulled me in and made me want to read the rest of the books in the series.Because of the attention to character development and the personal and emotional growth between the main characters I give Holding Out for a Hero a Rose That Rules All rating.Favorite Quote: “I think that little demon is a lost cause.”

A waitress and substitute teacher Hannah is a sweet sensible girl. She loves her adoptive parents and is a tad bit shy but she has a crush on the guy whom comes to the diner and sits in her section. He is military and works with dogs Blake s still very much in love with his deceased wife whom has been deceased for two year.He has not dated or slept with another woman since.Blake is still mourning and can be a bit harsh to his friends but he enjoys speaking to Hannah, but he doesn’t want a relationship with her. I actually feel sorry for her in some parts of this story he sorts of leads her own. At some points I wished Ashe would have just went out on dates with other guys cause Blake became a little bit much, but I did somewhat understand why he was the way he was and some of it may have been possibly guilt.The story is a slow burn it almost moves to slow only because of the push and pull of the couple. I only which these two got their life together a little bit sooner in the book.

ARC Review Holding Out for a Hero (Men in Uniform) by Codi GaryHolding Out For A Hero is much more than the title. Hannah and Blake are two lonely hearts searching for a chance to be whole. Hannah is stuck in her fantasy of what a perfect man should be. Blake is living on heartbreaking memories of a love gone too soon. Basically, Hannah is leading with her heart and Blake his head. Problem is in order to stand a chance at building a future and finding happiness, they have to listen to both head and heart. Not one or the other. One of the reasons that I am a fan of Ms. Gary is that she is not afraid to show the vulnerabilities of the hero. The true measure of a man is not only his strength but the ability to expose his weaknesses as well. Holding Out For a Hero is a story that exudes the power of faith, the strength of love and the pain of moving on in the face of grief. Relate-able for anyone whose ever loved and loss.

Oh my goodness! I can't believe this is the last book of the series. Hannah & Blake story was so moving. I love how open she was with Blake and that he appreciated her honesty. Blake on the other hand you can see he was still grieving his late wife. Hannah helped him more than she realized. I love how they took things slow and learned about one another. I'm glad that they got the happy ending they both deserved.

As usual Codi Gary knows how to draw me into a story! I loved Blake and Hannah's story! It was heartwarming to watch Blake fall in love and get over his past. Hannah was such a sweet, fun character. I could imagine being friends with her. I mean who doesn't love a girl with her head in a book? :) I would definitely recommend this book!

I was having a hard time getting interested on the first half of this book, but as I get to half of it I realize its a nice book... I guess I was having a hard time understanding the female lead being super head over heels with the male lead... but eventually the female lead is getting stronger, so I guess that was the time that I begin to like to story...

Not a bad read .cute and sweet

** spoiler alert ** Holding Out for a Hero is a story which touches on many common issues in today's society: love, loss, guilt and depression. Issues in which makes the characters more personable. I am a big fan of novels by Codi Gary and love the 'Alpha Dog Military' romances a.k.a. the Men in Uniform series and this book was no different. Following the loss of his wife Jenny, Sergeant Blake Kline is transferred into the Alpha Dog Training program. Two years later, a black cloud still hangs over his head. The only light in his day, is the thirty minutes spent each morning, talking to the waitress at Dale's Diner. Initially shy at first, it became Blake's mission to enact a smile, a laugh or a blush from Hannah. One morning, on a whim he gives her his number and later that night, drunk dials before collapsing into a drunken sleep. Hannah Riley has been in lust with Blake Kline the moment he walked into the diner and sat in her section. He was the first man to initiate conversation with her without wanting something in return and she began to look forward to his morning visits. They developed a mutual kinship, often chatting about their lives and he would tease her about her choice of reading literature. Believing the interest is only one-sided, Hannah is shocked when he leaves her his mobile number. When an armed gunman enters the cafe, Hannah's first thought is of Blake's safety. His eyes already show so much sadness and loss, so she moves into the gunman's line of sight and offers herself as a hostage. At the first opportunity, he races to disarm the gunman but leaves without saying goodbye. Confused about his feelings -believing moving on means he is cheating on his wife or forgetting her, he comes across standoffish. He tries to keep away but fate seems to continually place Hannah in his path. They eventually take the plunge and start dating, agreeing to take it slow. Hannah makes it her personal mission to help Blake begin the grieving process but each step forward, they take two emotional steps back. Gradually they both navigate through the issues of their relationship and slowly learn to trust one another. Although constantly freaked out with each declaration, Blake is committed to Hannah. With the help of his friends, Hannah and a therapist, Blake starts the slow process to rebuild his life. After all, he has everything he has everything to live for.

Holding Out For A Hero by Codi Gary is the newest full length stand alone in the Men In Uniform series. This is a series that I have fallen for and it is no wonder. When you mix strong sassy heroines, hunky alpha males and an abundance of dogs how do you not fall in love.Holding Out For A Hero revolves around widower Blake and innocent bookworm Hannah. Blake is not the easiest man to love, he makes Hannah work for it constantly but she is relentless and never gives up on him and the possibility of a them. I adored Hannah. She wore her heart on her sleeve and never allowed anyone to make her feel like she was unworthy. She even manages to make perpetual grumpy Blake smile, laugh and let go. But Blake comes with the worst form of baggage and it may be more than even she can handle. ‘This attraction to Hannah seemed like a betrayal to Jenny, and he hated it.’ A sweet romance with touches of humor, sexiness and tension Holding Out For A Hero is a, easy read that is easy to get lost in. While third person is not my personal favorite but Codi’s writing makes it easy to read and fall into the story. You will love watching Blake and Hannah fall in love and learn to cope with the past.~miranda