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The Hero (The Sons of Texas, 1) Mass Market Paperback – December 6, 2016

by Donna Grant (Author)

4.5 424 ratings

Book 1 of 5: Sons of Texas

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The first book in New York Times bestselling author, Donna Grant’s sexy Sons of Texas series!

When his aunt and uncle are murdered, his father is kidnapped by a dangerous Russian faction and his high school sweetheart’s life is on the line, Navy SEAL Owen Loughman will stop at nothing to keep her safe.

The hero's homecoming.

Owen Loughman is a highly-decorated Navy SEAL who has a thirst for action. But there’s one thing he hasn’t been able to forget: his high school sweetheart, Natalie.

After more than a decade away, Owen races home when danger threatens everything he holds dear. What he doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with Natalie again. Now he’ll risk it all to keep Natalie from harm―and win her heart.

Natalie Dixon has had a lifetime of heartache since Owen was deployed. Fourteen years and one bad marriage later, she finds herself mixed up with the Loughmans again.

With her life on the line against an enemy she can’t fight alone, it’s Owen’s strong shoulders, smoldering eyes, and sensuous smile that she turns to. When danger closes in, how much will she risk to stay with the only man she’s ever loved.

Publisher’s Weekly (starred review) declared, “This first-class thrill ride will leave readers wanting more.”

The Hero is romantic suspense at its sexy, thrilling finest.

Don’t miss the other novels in this series:

Book #2: The Protector
Book #3: The Legend

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"This first-class thrill ride will leave readers eager for more."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Hero

"Dangerous, steamy, and full of intrigue." -- Booklist on The Hero

About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her “totally addictive” and “unique and sensual” stories. She’s written more than thirty novels spanning multiple genres of romance including the bestselling Dark King stories, Dark Craving, Night’s Awakening, and Dawn’s Desire. Her acclaimed series, Dark Warriors, feature a thrilling combination of Druids, primeval gods, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her two children, a dog, and four cats in Texas.

"Dark, sexy, magical. When I want to indulge in a sizzling fantasy adventure, I read Donna Grant."

--Allison Brennan, New York Times Bestselling Author

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Paperbacks (December 6, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250083397
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250083395
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.15 x 0.91 x 6.76 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,081,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #22,396 in Military Romance (Books)
- #55,459 in Romantic Suspense (Books)
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her "totally addictive" and "unique and sensual" stories. Her latest acclaimed series, Dragon Kings, features a thrilling combination of dragons, Fae, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives in Texas.

Visit Donna at www.DonnaGrant.com and www.MotherOfDragonsBooks.com

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Mary Gramlich

Donna Grant has started a spectacular series off in Book 1 with action, suspense, drama, and some too hot to contain romance.

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016

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Owen Loughman has lost two members of his family, his father is missing, he has been taken out of his Navy SEAL assignment and gathered with his brothers to figure out is holding his father and where the secret weapon everyone wants is hidden. What Owen never expected was to be reunited with the love of his life, Natalie Dixon. Owen walked away from her years ago for their own good and to pursue his military expertise, so finding out his father had employed Natalie in some capacity is as shocking as everything else that is going on.

What Natalie wants is to be professional with Owen and pretend like she does not still harbor the feelings of yesteryear even though she absolutely does. The distraction of him so close is making it hard to focus on what her job here right now is to do, find the weapon and neutralize it while figuring out who has kidnapped Owen’s father. She is a professional and nothing will deter her from the mission but one more kiss from Owen and her mind may just turn to mush. They were once the hottest couple in town and now it seems all these years later that fact still remains true.

As she does her part and Owen handles the bad guys with his brother the actions they take move things in the direction of secure and contain. Natalie knows her stuff as well as Owen knows his so when the heat comes raining down on them they are ready, willing, and able to fight side by side working on the good stuff later.

Donna Grant has started a spectacular series off in Book 1 with action, suspense, drama, and some too hot to contain romance.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017

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Didn't expect to like this book as much as I did. I especially like the cliffhanger aspect that will evidently link books together. Family of good guys from Texas and strong women who join the fight...good stuff.

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2016

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Fourteen years have passed since Owen broke Natalie's heart when he abruptly ended their year-long relationship. Natalie's dreams for her future included Owen and she believed he felt the same about her. She spent that summer mourning the love she lost, then proceeded to move forward with her life. Now she works for the Russian Embassy and loves it, however, when Orrin, Owen's Dad, unexpectedly contacts her and asks questions regarding her job, she's unsure what to think, until two weeks later when she sees the very thing they discussed on her boss's desk.

Owen always knew he'd follow the family tradition and join the military, as did his brothers, Wyatt and Cullen, though they became Marines. As a Navy SEAL, Owen is used to following orders on a moment's notice, yet he can't help but be surprised when he's pulled from a mission and dropped off at his uncle and aunt's house. Upon seeing his brothers arrive the same way, he instinctively knows somethings wrong, and is proven correct upon seeing the evidence of violence in his family's home.

Natalie and Callie, a friend of the Loughmans and current employee of Orrin's private special ops company, see the helicopters and know they carry Orrin's sons. Though Natalie can't help but react at the thought of seeing Owen again, she also knows how painful it will be and that it's better for her to maintain as much distance from his as possible. The important thing is that Owen, Wyatt, and Cullen find their father and uncover who killed his men on their last mission, all while working toward obtaining the bioweapon the Russians are after.

It's immediately obvious that not only is the attraction and connection between Owen and Natalie still there, but it's grown even stronger regardless of the years they've been apart. When Callie realizes Natalie left something before heading to her Mom's house, Owen's upset that she left the safety of the ranch, and he and his brothers go get her, arriving just in time to protect her. Shortly after returning to the ranch, Natalie reads the paper Callie found in Natalie's work documents and discovers it's about her, specifically information for a hit on her. Owen is determined to keep her safe and upon learning how much danger she's truly in, admits that the ranch is where she belongs, with him, as she always has. He left her all those years ago believing it was for the best due to how military life may have impacted their relationship, though it was the hardest thing he's ever done, but he knows he'll never be able to leave her again.

Will they find Orrin before it's too late? Can they keep the package safe and away from the Russians? What will the bioweapon do? What plans do the Russians have for it? Who betrayed Orrin and his team? How far up does this conspiracy go? Will Owen and Natalie get a second chance? Can Owen prove to Natalie he'll never leave her again? Can Natalie open her heart to the risk again, especially to the man who has always held it? Will a tragedy be the catalyst to bring them back together, as they were always meant to be?

One-click now and follow along as Owen and Natalie get a second chance, while they, along with Wyatt, Cullen, and Callie work together to uncover what happened to Orrin and discover who is behind everything. Please keep in mind this is the first book in the series and the storyline will continue throughout the three books, though each one will focus solely on one couple.

**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**

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Heather E. Fowler

enjoyable start to a new series

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2018

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The first book in Donna Grant's Sons of Texas was refreshingly different from her Dark World universe. I enjoyed every second of this spy thriller adventure with the first of the three Loughman boys coming home to find his uncle and aunt murdered, father kidnapped, and his childhood sweetheart, that he left after graduation in order to protect her from his kind of life, neck deep in trouble with the Russians. Natalie has tried so hard to forget Owen the past 14 years since he turned his back on her and their future without explaining why, so when he shows back up to find murder and mayhem, she tries very hard to keep her distance while trying to find his father. Both have a lot to work through and while trying to do that they are dodging bullets, Russian hitmen, ties to the Russian Embassy and government, and dealing with the fact that the boys totally misjudged their father. I enjoyed their story and I look forward to the other two boys having their own adventures while trying find and save their father and keep a bio weapon out of Russian hands.

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I really loved this story!

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017

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Donna Grant has a way of writing that's always gets to me. This book is no different. It's a love story and also one of second chances. It gives us insight into a military family and how they each deal with the heartache of loss . Each of the three brothers are strong, stubborn, beautiful men who lose their way from each other until the moment a loved one is in danger. At that point, the only thing that matters is working together, which bridges the gap that had separated them for so long. Love is such an important part of the story,. Love of family, love of country and the love of an amazing woman. It all comes together as they have to fight together against many enemies to save two of their own. It's explosive and frightening, at times, but once they vow to get something done, nothing can stop The Hero and his siblings from completing their mission, no matter how dangerous. I really enjoyed the first book in this series and can't wait to begin the next. Readers will not be disappointed with this one.

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