Susan's Review of Cindy Kirk's Her Kind of Hero - Jackson Hole 6

Love isn’t on her list…

Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mitzi Sanchez has always had a plan for her life.

Through hard work and self-sacrifice, she fulfilled her dream. Mitzi has a thriving practice and the spacious home she’s building in Jackson Hole is a far cry from the tiny apartment in East Los Angeles where she grew up.

Now she’s ready for a husband. She’s got a plan for that, too. Trouble is pilot and local handyman, Keenan McGregor, doesn’t meet any of the criteria.

After taking the blame for someone else’s actions, Keenan is in the process of rebuilding his life from the ground up. He doesn’t need unwanted distractions—in the form of a sexy doctor—causing him to lose focus.

Only when they find themselves falling reluctantly in love do they realize plans need contingencies. Like what to do when you forgot to factor in love…

I adored Mitzi Sanchez and Keenan McGregor’s opposites attract romance in Her Kind of Hero! Loved the pairing of Mitzi, the successful surgeon with the down-to-earth Keenan.

Mitzi was a secondary character in Healing the Doctors Heart. I admired her commitment to her career and her loyalty to her friend, Dr. Kate McNeal. Kate understands her friend’s desire to settle down. She also appreciates Mitzi’s determination to put her less than perfect childhood behind her and build a successful career. Kate remembered that Mitzi made etiquette lists during her residency so she would embarrass herself. Lists when she wants to learn about art, wine and books. Kate is not surprised that Mitzi has created another list— A Husband List-because she understands Mitzi’s fear of making a mistake.

Mitzi and Keenan meet at his Welcome Home party and the chemistry between the couple sizzled. Mitzi was attracted to Keenan but quickly dismissed him because of his past. Keenan has to rebuild his career—and a successful man is at the top of her Husband List.

The author does a great job balancing Mitzi’s growing feelings towards Keenan with her need to stay on track with her goal. At first, Mitzi seemed very superficial as she focused on success, not love. Mitzi’s less than perfect childhood influenced her decisions. Even though Keenan is charming, smart and determined to re start his career as a pilot; he believes he is not good enough for Mitzi.

Loved the conflict in the story-love vs. career—it’s very relatable. Cindy Kirk creates memorable characters and the charming, hardworking Keenan and career focused Mitzi are two of my favorites. Loved how both characters grew in the novel. On the surface they seem totally opposite but, as I read the book I realized how much they had in common and that they complimented each other. The story was very moving and I could hear the emotion and feel the passion in their conversations.

If you are looking for a book that will make you laugh, cry and smile —then Her Kind of Hero is for you!


Reviewed by Susan Gorman

ARC provided by the author