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Resisting the Hero

(Accidentally in Love #3)

Cindi Madsen (Goodreads Author)

3.86 · Rating details · 850 ratings · 114 reviews

Faith Fitzpatrick isn’t looking for a hero. Burned one too many times in the past, she’s now sworn them off completely. And when her brother’s best friend, Connor, convinces him to join the dangerous SWAT team, Faith has never been more anti-hero. What’s wrong with having a safe job? There’s nothing safe about Connor. Confident, sexy, and sporting a six-pack that should be ...more

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Jan 01, 2014 Rachel Harris rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-love-interest-hotties, made-me-all-teary-eyed, made-me-laugh, made-me-think, great-example-of-character-growth

Madsen does it again! From the moment I saw the cover art (Holy Shoulders, Batman!) and read the synopsis, I knew this book would bring the tingles. I'm happy to declare: the swoon is strong with this one :)

Faith and Connor's love story is exactly that--a story of authentic, soul deep love...but it doesn't stop there. This is also a story of healing, friendship, and the power of family. Equal parts sweet and sexy, RESISTING THE HERO made me laugh, cry, and get delicious butterflies. What can I s ...more

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Dec 22, 2013 Robin Bielman rated it it was amazing

I love brother's best friend stories and this book had one of the yummiest BBF's ever! Connor Maguire won me over the second he came onto the page and held my complete interest until the very last one. Paired with the feisty Faith Fitzpatrick, their chemistry was hot, palpable, and so much fun to read. The story was fast paced and filled with laugh out loud moments, heart, and family in addition to the sweet and sexy times between Connor and Faith. This is a wonderful end to the series and I ado ...more

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Jan 11, 2014 Jessica rated it it was amazing

Shelves: reviewed, adult

I have the first two books in this series sitting on my Kindle and all I can say after reading Resisting the Hero is: WHY THE HECK HAVE I NOT MADE TIME FOR THEM!? I really enjoyed Cindi's writing- she pulled me right in to the story and I was completely hooked. Characters from the previous novels make an appearance here, but I found it wasn't necessary to have read the first two books first. Cindi weaves them in to where fans of the older books will be happy to see them, but new fans such as mys I have the first two books in this series sitting on my Kindle and all I can say after reading Resisting the Hero is: WHY THE HECK HAVE I NOT MADE TIME FOR THEM!? I really enjoyed Cindi's writing- she pulled me right in to the story and I was completely hooked. Characters from the previous novels make an appearance here, but I found it wasn't necessary to have read the first two books first. Cindi weaves them in to where fans of the older books will be happy to see them, but new fans such as myself don't get confused as to who is who.

Let's start with uber sexy Connor Maguire, shall we? Oh boy. Connor is your typical playboy, or so we've heard. We hear about his reputation as being popular with the ladies, but we don't see it in this book. I liked that. I get bummed out when I first meet the hero and he's taking care of business with another girl who is NOT our heroine. When Connor first meets Faith, he not only notices how beautiful she is, but is drawn to her spunk. She shows up feisty, strong-willed, and quite headstrong. You can tell she doesn't fall for any crap and I like how she navigated Connor's smooth talking waters. He puts the C in cocky, but it's definitely not in a douchebag way. Connor has that playful cocky arrogance, and some of his lines are so hilarious!

Faith is not unaffected by Connor. He may be cocky and arrogant, but he's definitely easy on the eyes. However, Faith always tends to pick the wrong guys and the most recent really left her in a bad way. From here on out, Faith wants a stable, sweet guy. Although she is typically attracted to the confident ones, she won't go down that road again. Connor is everything she knows she shouldn't want and yet she can't help but be attracted to him. He doesn't make it any easier on her as he enjoys getting under her skin and flirting with her. He knows she should be off limits, as she is his best friend's sister, but for the first time in a long time Connor finally wonders if he'd be willing to try his hand at a relationship again.

I absolutely loved their romantic build up. Faith is incredibly stubborn, even after Connor proves his worth as a good guy. Not only does she not want to get hurt again, but she has a real problem with Connor's job. Connor and her brother Kaleb are both cops and are both newly trained SWAT members. This terrifies Faith as the last thing she wants is for anything to happen in the line of duty like it did for her father. Faith was always a daddy's girl and losing her dad was really hard on her. She couldn't stop Kaleb from joining the force, but for him to train for SWAT and be one of the first ones put in danger is too much for her. Kaleb has a wife, Anna, and a daughter, Ella, and another one on the way. He is a family man and while he thinks of their safety and protection, Faith really zones in on something happening to him and leaving his family behind like her father did. Kaleb and Faith's mother was never the same after losing her husband and the depression took hold of her to a point where she retreated and is now living with her mother in Virginia.

I definitely understand Faith's hang ups. She has been hurt by her last boyfriend who always said he wasn't good at relationships and then when she caught him in the act with another woman, he threw that back in her face. Connor's reputation is all too reminiscent of her ex's and she lets her insecurities from the past taint what they could have with one another. There is also the tiny problem of Kaleb, who tells Connor there's no way they can be together. Gotta love the protective older brother! Connor tries to do the right thing and back off, but after spending more and more time with her, he realizes that he just can't and nor does he want to.

I really enjoyed Kaleb, Anna, and Ella. You can tell they are a close family unit and I love how Connor has been incorporated into that. Watching him with little Ella will tug on your heartstrings and one of the reasons Faith lets her guard down with him. Ella is a handful, but she's really cute too and I liked how much interaction we got with her throughout the book. Faith is really there for her family when they need her and as hard as it was coming back to her hometown where so many memories of her father remain, she realizes maybe coming back wasn't the worst thing to ever happen to her.

I really loved this book and I feel Madsen did a great job of developing her characters, as well as creating a believable storyline and atmosphere for them. It's a warm, fun, sweet book, but also has a serious side to it as well. Both our main characters have their own challenges and pasts to work through and I liked seeing their resilience and drive to do so. I want to give a huge thank you to Rachel Harris, Debbie Suzuki, and Cindi herself for making review copies available to Rachel's street team The Flirt Squad (in which I am happy to be a part!)

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Jan 01, 2014 Karen rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-2014, for-review, series, alternating-pov-s, favorite-authors

4.5 stars

There are some authors that you just KNOW are going to be a slam dunk. Cindi Madsen is my go to author for swoony romance. I just fall in love with her characters and want to hang out with them.

I picked Resisting the Hero as my first read for 2014 because I was sure it would be the perfect read to kick off the year. I was right - of course!

One thing that did throw me off at first was the hero, Conner. When we first meet him, I thought he was the jerk that the real hero would rescue Fait 4.5 stars

There are some authors that you just KNOW are going to be a slam dunk. Cindi Madsen is my go to author for swoony romance. I just fall in love with her characters and want to hang out with them.

I picked Resisting the Hero as my first read for 2014 because I was sure it would be the perfect read to kick off the year. I was right - of course!

One thing that did throw me off at first was the hero, Conner. When we first meet him, I thought he was the jerk that the real hero would rescue Faith from. He was pushy and arrogant - one thing that doesn't usually characterize Madsen's nice guy heroes. I was like uh-oh, I don't think I'm going to like this one. lol

No worries though! After that bumpy start we get to know Conner. He is a big flirt, and a bit of a ladies man, but in more of that hey - he's a good looking guy that has a healthy sex life but isn't ready to settle down yet way - not the man-whore, sleeping his way through town, asshole way. He's a REALLY good, responsible guy and has his sights set on Faith for something much more than a fling.

There are so many reasons for Faith to resist Conner. There's his playboy reputation - she's fallen for those guys before and been burned. He's best friends with her brother who is not a fan of this pairing. Then there's his career choice. He's a cop and member of the SWAT team. Faith just can't let herself choose a guy that puts himself right in the middle of danger and risk getting hurt with that type of loss again.

Resisting the Hero is super fun and flirty. The banter between Faith and Conner is off the charts steamy and fun. He shamelessly pursues her with his cheesy one liners but she is having none of it. They have an obvious attraction but they also have the beginnings of a solid friendship and relationship too. Ahhh - they made me swoon.

Despite all the fun, they have some rather big issues to overcome but this story never gets bogged down in angst. Yet the subject matters are treated respectfully and thoughtfully. Faith and Conner are good people trying to do the right thing.

Family and friends are important factors in this story as well and OMG I may have squealed with the cameos from the couples of the previous books in the Accidentally in Love series! You don't need to have read the previous books (although you should) but what a nice treat for fans!

So 2014 has gotten off to a great reading start! ...more

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Dec 25, 2013 Ophelia London rated it it was amazing

Shelves: entangled-publishing, ebook, romance

This book made me so happy! Faith is sweet and incredibly likable. While Connor, that infamous hero...yee gaws, he's such a babe. His pick-up lines are both sexy and humorous. I don't know how Faith resisted him for so long. :) It made me all giddy inside when she finally surrendered so they could get to the sexy! Wonderful end to an amazing series!

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Jun 10, 2013 Alycia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2014, adult-romance, entangled-bliss, books-i-worked-on, entangled, small-town-romance, contemporary, category-romance, contemporary-romance, clean-romance

It's out today!! Go grab now! S.W.A.T. hero who speaks Italian!! *swoon* (And first book in series is only 0.99 right now!)

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Dec 31, 2013 Rachel rated it it was amazing

Cindi Madsen's Accidentally In Love series just keeps getting better and better. This is the third book and my favourite book of the three. I absolutely loved Connor and Faith. Who wouldn't love a man who could throw out corny pick up lines, wrangle a two year old with ease and take down the bad guys ?? I couldn't resist.

The banter back and forth between Faith and Connor is pure fun, " You're an ass." " And you have a nice ass". And so it goes. Faith gives as good as she gets and it makes the t Cindi Madsen's Accidentally In Love series just keeps getting better and better. This is the third book and my favourite book of the three. I absolutely loved Connor and Faith. Who wouldn't love a man who could throw out corny pick up lines, wrangle a two year old with ease and take down the bad guys ?? I couldn't resist.

The banter back and forth between Faith and Connor is pure fun, " You're an ass." " And you have a nice ass". And so it goes. Faith gives as good as she gets and it makes the tug and pull that goes on with them worth the build up. I also loved the warnings and loaded spoken looks that Connor and Faith's brother Kaleb share throughout the book. I could almost see them holding whole conversations regarding Faith while right in front of her.

Every scene that Faith and Connor are in together sizzle, these two are a perfect match despite what Faith's doubts, Connor's past and Kaleb think. The slow burn they go through is worth every word, because by the end of the book you will have sore cheeks from smiling, agitated tear ducts from both their actions and will finish with a big cheesy grin.

When Faith comes back to her home town she finds out that her cop big brother has joined the SWAT team and completed training, in fact she arrives in time for the celebratory party. This is her worst nightmare. They lost their cop father to a bullet and she immediately worries about Kaleb, his pregnant wife and their daughter. She doesn't want to loose another family member.

Connor McGuire is Kaleb's partner, SWAT team member and best friend. These alone should steer him away from the blonde who just walked in the door and who he knows is Kaleb's little sister. He is also a cop because of Faith and Kaleb's father, and in most peoples eyes, a player. But none of this matters when he lays eyes on Faith.

Can he show her that he is more than a player and her brothers best friend and that for the right person he can change ? Or that though he works in a line of work where he faces danger daily that his training will protect him and those around him ? And when does the bickering and harmless flirtation start to change into something more ?

If you are looking for a great read then dive into this book, then go back and read the other books in this series and join me in waiting for the next instalment. Cindi Madsen has become a auto buy author for me after this book.

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Nov 17, 2013 Irene rated it it was amazing

Shelves: galley-arc, romance, entangled-bliss, love-the-cover, romance-swoony-men

5 stars

Loved Resisting the Hero, Faith and Connor are both such lovable and memorable characters. From the first page I was drawn in and couldn't put my Ipad down.

Faith was so scared to trust her heart again after being hurt and humiliated by her last boyfriend that when she first meets Connor she quickly puts him into the heartbreaker category and tries her best not to fall for his charms. Yeah good luck with that Faith, there's no way anyone can ignore Connor lol

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Jan 02, 2014 Becky rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, contemporary

I absolutely adored the hero in this one. Connor is drool-worthy, swoon-worthy, and loved by both small children and dogs--what more can you want? ;) I liked that he knew himself and recognized what he had to do to change his ways and be the kind of guy that Faith's family would approve of for her--I for one would not want to mess with her brother, even before he made it onto the SWAT team!

Faith was ultimately a very likable heroine, though she was a bit too hung up on her past for someone with ...more

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Jan 01, 2014 Sandra rated it it was amazing

The sexual innuendos and sparks fly when Faith Fitzpatrick meets her brother's partner on the SWAT team. She has sworn off dating cops and after her last boyfriend cheated on her she is not in the mood for dating. But Connor Maguire doesn't take no for an answer and his witty banter matches hers every time she tries to brush him off with a flippant comment. When she sees his softer side due to a family emergency she falls even harder for him while trying to talk herself out of resisting his char ...more

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Jan 04, 2014 Nicola rated it really liked it

This was such a lovely easy romantic read with wonderful loveable characters. Whilst following on from Falling for her Fiancé & Act Like You Love Me, Resisting the Hero could quite easily be read as a standalone, although the characters from these do feature.

Cindi Madsen has used the trusted romantic blend of the heroine being the younger sister of the hero's best-friend and she has done an excellent job with the chemistry between Connor and Faith. With his flirty nature and tongue-in-cheek ...more

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Jan 01, 2014 Kelly rated it really liked it

***ARC received through Netgalley***

Resisting the Hero is the first book in the series I've read, but it can be read as a standalone so I didn't have any troubles about that. I liked the cover and summary, and I knew it probably was a sweet romance. I wasn't disappointed by this one, it wasn't too much or not enough, you know? The characters were likeable, and I enjoyed the storyline.

Faith has been hurt too many times by men (the last one cheated on her), and the last thing she need in her life ...more

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Dec 30, 2013 Debbie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary-romance, smalltown, romance, clean-romance

Loved, loved, loved this one! I have to admit the entire time I was reading it I was picturing Channing Tatum who I totally swoon over and that's how I felt about Connor. Yes, Connor is cocky and yet he's so sweet and tender that it tempers his cockiness. He's so great with his partner's daughter, Ella, and he's also so good with Faith when she has to face her demons regarding her father's death.

Faith is also a firecracker of a heroine. I love that she's feisty yet vulnerable, she's capable yet ...more

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Jan 01, 2014 Ashley Johnson rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: anyone with a joy of reading a love story

What an amazing story line.....

OK. Normally it takes me a minute to get into a book like really enjoy it but this book held my attention from beginning to end. I read this book in one day. If you are looking for a true real life love story with some ups and downs then this is the book for you. Five star read all the way!!!!! The characters were funny and downright amazing there was no let downs on this one and if there were anther part to this book I would definitely buy it.

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Oct 19, 2013 Bette Hansen rated it it was amazing

I adored this book! This is a wonderfully written story about two people with past hurts that should keep them apart but they are drawn to each other. Great characters and flow to this book. I highly recommend it.

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Dec 31, 2013 Monique rated it it was amazing

Full review to come on release day!!! So fantastic
*****

This review also appears on my blog All The Bookish Love

Disclaimer: I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I didn’t want to read this book, for no other reason than the fact that I haven’t read the first two books (ahem, sorry Cindi), but I had it in my reader and I just couldn’t resist. Not for lack of trying, but because I am drawn to Cindi’s writing like Full review to come on release day!!! So fantastic
*****

This review also appears on my blog All The Bookish Love

Disclaimer: I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I didn’t want to read this book, for no other reason than the fact that I haven’t read the first two books (ahem, sorry Cindi), but I had it in my reader and I just couldn’t resist. Not for lack of trying, but because I am drawn to Cindi’s writing like a PMSing woman is drawn to chocolate. It’s just so darn good.

Cindi Madsen never fails to make two completely-wrong-for-each-other characters come together perfectly with the greatest and tastiest chemistry you can imagine. I couldn’t get enough of Connor and I have to say, I kind of wanted him all to myself, so much so that I started plotting on how to get Faith out of the way, but then finally, my mind realised it was fiction, so I pouted a little and got on with my life.

Ultimately I did like Faith. All she really wants to do is bite her brother’s head off, spend some time with his wife and her niece and hunt for apartments, but her plans go awry when she meets Connor. Sexy, chiselled, hot with a heart of gold and he’s good with kids? And as an added bonus, he’s easy-going and funny. No wonder I fell for him. He’s filled with sexual innuendos and cheesy pick-up lines, but he also helps anyone who needs it. I swoon just thinking of him.

Cindi Madsen never fails to impress me. She’s managed to turn me into a messy, mushy blubbering mess on more than one occasion (I’m a huge sucker for a happy ending) and I’m glad she’s keeping with the tradition of keeping me up until the wee hours of the morning.

Now, I admit I’m extremely biased, because I think Cindi rocks from here all the way to Jupiter, but this book is definitely the perfect relaxing read. It’s a feel good book and boy did it make me feel good! Throw in a couple of “WTF Faith!!” moments and this book has it all!

And because I’m biased I’m telling all of you, if you don’t already have it, well you better go get right now! ...more

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Jan 12, 2014 Myra (Pieces of Whimsy) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, e-book, for-review, reviewed

Review first published on my blog, Pieces of Whimsy

Two words: That. Was. Hot. Oh, sorry, that was three words. My brain isn't in a fully functional state at the moment, I'm still recovering from Connor turning it into mush. Mmm.. Connor. Ahem. Right, book review!

I just finished reading Resisting the Hero and boy was it good, not a really good choice of pre-sleep reading though, unless you can somehow sleep after such a steamy, delightful book. Everything about this book completely sucked me in a ...more

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Jan 11, 2014 Tiffany rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, contemporary-romance, chick-lit, read-in-2014

I thought this was a sweet and charming romance and it was a pleasure to read. The characters had depth and the interactions felt relatable. The story first introduces us to Faith, who is returning to her hometown after a terrible break-up. Adding to the stress, she hasn't been home since she graduated from high school, due to a family tragedy. We learn that her father was a police officer, killed off-duty and she hasn't quite gotten over the sadness and fear of violence. Of course, we then lear ...more

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Jan 03, 2014 Veronica Bartles rated it it was amazing

Shelves: really-loved-it

After having her heart crushed one too many times, Faith swears off good-looking, confident men forever. And she's definitely not looking for a hero. She needs a sweet, reliable, unassuming man. Her brother's best friend, Connor, is exactly what she doesn't want. Super-sexy, totally confident and utterly charming, Connor is dangerous enough on his own. But when you throw in the fact that he's not only a cop, but a member of the SWAT team, throwing himself in harm's way as a matter of routine, fa ...more

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Jan 13, 2014 Chris Myers rated it it was amazing

Resisting the Hero has a sexy cop and a feisty heroine. The banter between the two kept me turning the pages, watching their attraction grow as they both fought to act on it. Connor's trying to respect his partner's wishes and stay away from his little sister, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Faith's determined to not fall for a hero. I totally fell for Connor! He's got a lot more going on than he shows, and there's no doubt that he's a really good guy. And Faith is a realistic heroine. She's ...more

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Jan 07, 2014 Tina Larsen rated it it was amazing

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley for an honest review ...
Faith Fitzpatrick has already lost her father who was a cop when she was young and her brother not only followed in her fathers footsteps but also joined the SWAT team. So when Faith was headed back home from her recent break-up the last thing she wants or expects is to meet and fall for a fellow officer and SWAT member. She does everything in her power to resist Connor Macguire - but it's pretty hard to resist the irresistible ...more

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Dec 31, 2013 Zoe Dewing rated it really liked it

Shelves: blog-books-to-review, books-on-kindle

ARC provided by Publisher

Caution: Approach with caution! This book may cause serious swooning

I picked up this series up at book three and after finishing it I'm going to go back and buy the first two. If they are as good as Resisting the Hero I won't be disappointed.

It didn't take me long to devour this as I couldn't get enough of cocky cop Connor and feisty firecracker Faith. They certainly had plenty of chemistry and sparks flew the first time they met. Of course partner, best friend and not t ...more

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Jan 02, 2014 Shari rated it it was amazing

Loved, loved Faith and Connor. I fell in love with Connor immediately, whats not to like. A cop, loves kids, always helping people and super sexy. Ok,so he was a player but things change as soon as Faith walks in. Faith on the other hand, has no trust in men, after being burned by her ex boyfriend and her dad dying in the line of duty. This book is about family, healing and trust. I laughed and cried during this book. A must read. I received an ARC from the published for a honest review.

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Jan 02, 2014 Janette rated it really liked it

Shelves: for-review

What a sweet, sexy way to finish out the Accidentally in Love trilogy! Loved Faith & Connor's story - it's filled with cheesy pick-up lines, an overprotective big brother, love and risks. Absolutely love Cindi Madsen's style and how she adds her own personal flair to this romance.

An expanded review can be found on 3chicksafterdark.com 1/13/14.

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Dec 23, 2013 Claire rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 1-kindle, contemporary

I can't believe it's finished. Fantastic book, awesome series. Just love Connor, where were you hiding him all this time?
Another great story from Cindi. The characters are so beautifully written you will find yourself accidently falling in love with them all.

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Dec 30, 2013 Ashley rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance, entangled-bliss

Full review out tomorrow, but HOLY MOSES it's no wonder Faith has such a hard time resisting Connor! I certainly wouldn't be able to!

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Jan 13, 2014 Angel - Angel Reads rated it really liked it

I received a free copy in exchanged for an honest review, it in no way influenced my review.

This is the second novel I read from Bliss Publishing and I have loved both. Resisting the Hero is a cute yet very emotional and moving story that traps your heart and pulls you right in from the start. I didn’t read the previous 2 novels before I read Resisting the Hero and I have no trouble connecting with the characters or the story line in any way.

I really liked practically everything about this books ...more

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Jan 13, 2014 Cynthia rated it it was amazing

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I can'tbelieve this is the end of the accidentally in love series! I need more...
And I think Connor is my favourite guy! I mean, hello sexy arms!

This is exactly what I've come to expect from Cindi Madsen, laugh, tears and lots of swooning.

Faith is back in town, btw I'm driving by North Carolina as I'm typing this and reading the book so I got all kinds of excited about it (I'm not the one actually driving though). Anyways, Faith is back in town to get her life together after a bad relationship I can'tbelieve this is the end of the accidentally in love series! I need more...
And I think Connor is my favourite guy! I mean, hello sexy arms!

This is exactly what I've come to expect from Cindi Madsen, laugh, tears and lots of swooning.

Faith is back in town, btw I'm driving by North Carolina as I'm typing this and reading the book so I got all kinds of excited about it (I'm not the one actually driving though). Anyways, Faith is back in town to get her life together after a bad relationship and of course to tell her big brother all the reasons why joining the SWAT team was a really bad idea. What she wasn't expecting was meeting Connor.

Connor couldn't be more happy with his graduation from SWAT team. All those days of training until his body gave up paid off (really they did, he has the body to prove it) the fact that the hot girl that he just met is his best friend's sister is a little inconvinience though...

I really loved this book, read it in a day and hated having to stop for lunch.

The chemistry between the two main characters just flies out of the pages.
They are everything the other needs and at the same time everything they didn't want in their partners.

Faith was sure the kind of guy she wanted, nerdy and with a desk job. Connor wanted fun, nothing more, nothing else.

Cindi really outdid herself here. Faith's voice is unique. She's funny and her inner dialogue made me laugh more than once. There's also how much she tries to move on from her bad memories, how she feels she needs to conquer all that in order to be a better person and a better professional. Her family is always first and that was something I could easily relate with.

Connor is the perfect book boyfriend. He's charming and hot and he knows it. He loves the attention too. But the caveman side Faith brings out in him and that need to protect her really melts you. Get ready for some serious swooning. And he's great with kids!
I love his more sensitive side, the way he slowly opens up about his family and you see what they mean to him.

Cindi manage to balance everything so perfectly here, give time toshow each character past and at the same time show us how slowly they got to know each other.

Resisting the Hero is a perfect read for a weekend so make sure to. Pick up your copy as soona s it's out! ...more

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Jan 19, 2014 Lori Palle rated it it was amazing

“He’s a player and a cop, which means I’m not interested.”—Faith

The world needs heroes, and Faith’s life is full of them! She’s had enough! She’s already lost her police officer father, and she’s scared to death of losing her police officer brother. But when his partner Connor focuses his eyes on her and sets her heart racing, she has to decide if her wounded heart can risk loving yet another hero…

“This girl was already his. Even if she didn’t know it yet.”—Connor’s thoughts

I loved this book and “He’s a player and a cop, which means I’m not interested.”—Faith

The world needs heroes, and Faith’s life is full of them! She’s had enough! She’s already lost her police officer father, and she’s scared to death of losing her police officer brother. But when his partner Connor focuses his eyes on her and sets her heart racing, she has to decide if her wounded heart can risk loving yet another hero…

“This girl was already his. Even if she didn’t know it yet.”—Connor’s thoughts

I loved this book and how the author dealt with the sensitive issue of losing a loved because of heroic actions. In Faith’s case, her father saved lives at the cost of his own, and although she knows he’s a hero, his loss still deeply affects her and understandably so. Knowing that Connor is a police officer and a SWAT team member makes Faith steadfast in not entering a relationship with him.

Lucky for her, Connor doesn’t know how to quit. From the moment he sees Faith, his life is changed and the player who is afraid of love can’t stop thinking about her. At the same time, he has his own inner fears to worry about and the very difficult fact that Faith is his best friend’s little sister! When your best friend thinks/knows you’re a player and that you’re interested in his little sister, you can bet there’s going to be some brotherly objections!

The romance is beautifully done in that you can see them fall for each other in such a sweet and fun way despite Faith’s resistance. And Faith’s resistance is so understandable! The author presents such a tough and emotional obstacle for our leads to overcome, and she writes the story so well with great characterization that the reader can’t help but empathize with both of them. I was rooting so hard for them to make it (side note: Connor the hero? I would totally take him—swoon!)! Although this is book three in the series, I haven’t read the previous two, and I didn’t feel like I was missing out since Connor and Faith were meeting for the first time in this book. This is an emotional yet fun and sweet story (heat level low-medium with fade to black) and a 5 out of 5 for me!

(Originally posted on my blog; I received a NetGalley copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.) ...more

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Jan 16, 2014 Pat rated it really liked it

"The bar was bursting with guys tonight—seriously, it was like Muscles R Us up in here, all filled-out chests and bulging arms with biceps upon biceps." Who could possibly resist a book that starts out with that sentence? I couldn't!
Faith Fitzpatrick is livid and plans on confronting her brother Kaleb about his recent acceptance to the SWAT team in her home town of Cornelius, North Carolina. He was already risking his life as a police officer, why the SWAT team? Faith cannot ever forget their "The bar was bursting with guys tonight—seriously, it was like Muscles R Us up in here, all filled-out chests and bulging arms with biceps upon biceps." Who could possibly resist a book that starts out with that sentence? I couldn't!
Faith Fitzpatrick is livid and plans on confronting her brother Kaleb about his recent acceptance to the SWAT team in her home town of Cornelius, North Carolina. He was already risking his life as a police officer, why the SWAT team? Faith cannot ever forget their fathers death, he was killed in the line of duty, and their lives were forever changed. She is terrified of losing Kaleb in a similar incident, especially now that he's on the SWAT team.
Faith is just getting more upset during the long drive from Atlanta. She will be living with Kaleb, his pregnant wife Anna, and their toddler daughter Ella, while she completes an internship at UNC School of Medicine in Psychology . She immediately upon arrival heads to the Rusty Anchor to vent her anger.

Connor Maguire sees a beautiful woman heading into the bar, and is immediately attracted. Except she is very prickly, and wants none of his charm! He uses all his best lines, but can't seem to connect. Very quickly he realizes she is his partner, Kaleb's sister, and not in a flirting mood. Connor has a reputation of a "player" he can't deny, and never gave a thought to settling down. His work is too dangerous, and he has a dim view of marriage.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The banter between Connor and Faith was delightful, and I enjoyed the small town feel of the story. Faith is desperately trying to overcome her fears and move on from them, but she is confronted on all sides by the memory of her Dad. Connor knows very quickly that this relationship is different, despite Kaleb's anger at the possibility of Connor hurting Faith. The secondary characters are very enjoyable, especially Connor's dog Penny! The road to this " Happily Ever After" is a rocky one, but I enjoyed every bump in the road.

I received this novel from the publisher for an honest review.
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