Romantic Hero

 It has been quite a long time since I have treated myself to a lighthearted romance novel. I am so glad that I did, It was just what I needed. Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood is a delightful lark of a novel. Romantic Hero is funny when it needs to be, yet seasoned with just enough emotion to  tug at the heartstrings of her readers. 

Gertie Bickerstaff lives in London and is an accomplished romance writer of a popular series,  Bedlam Creek, which is set in a fictional Texas community. Gertie knows her characters as if she is reading their very own thoughts. Several books into the series and beginning to write her final book for the story, Gertie finds herself stonewalled by an enormous case of "Writer's Block".  Her boyfriend of 4 years, Henry, has asked her for a "break" and she only wants to wail out her woes in her bathtub, drink strong cocktails and eat meat. 

Gertie's neighbor, Mrs. Casablancas has an idea. With her book deadline fast approaching and her neighbor's patience hearing the bath wailing diminishing, she suggests that they perform a manifestation ceremony to draw in a solution to Gertie's writer's block. 

River Oakley is a villain in Gertie's novels. He's also a very handsome cowboy.  Gertie's readers love to loathe him. River's one goal is to see Oakley Ranch succeed, a promise he made to his father.  There's a land auction he needs to attend to be able to protect the ranch from outside investors, and he needs to be there.

River Oakley decides to take a little nap under his favorite cedar tree in Blue Egg Meadow, when he wakes he finds himself shirtless, on a couch, in London, staring at a woman wearing nothing, but holding an ugly hat in a dismal attempt to cover her nakedness. This is how he meets Gertie. 

And the wild ride has begun. Gertie needs to finish her book. River needs to get back to Bedlam Creek. 

Greenwood does a masterful job creating a motley crew of supporting characters to help Gertie and River fulfill their destinies, while entertaining her readers in the process. 

I rate Romantic Hero as a four star frolicking escape. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Romantic Hero hits the shelves on June 16, 2026, published by Berkley Publishing group. Treat yourself to a little summer reading fun and read Romantic Hero by Kirsty Greenwood.

Thank you Berkeley Publishing Group and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader's Copy of Romantic Hero, in exchange for an honest review.

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