A Small Town Romantic Suspense (Wishing For A Hero Book 1)

This is another book in the Wishful series by Kait Nolan. I always enjoying visiting Wishful. One of the things that I enjoy about the Wishful series of books and is also true in this book is the inclusion of other Wishful residents that we were introduced to and gotten to know in the author's other books. Its enjoyable to think about them and remember their stories. Another thing I like about this book and the other Wishful series of books is the variations of emotions: fear, sadness, rejection, acceptance, happiness, joy, hope and many others. I liked this series of books because its like real life. All of us feel these emotions. I also enjoy the different relationships that each character has romantic love, motherly and fatherly love, brother and sisterly love, uncles, aunts, cousins and wonderfully close friends who are loved just as dearly. And especially in this book; but true in this author's other books as well we find that not only is family those you are related to; but it can be made up of those we pull in that are not related by blood but need us and we need them.

Even though it’s a separate series, it’s still Wishful with the same characters and some new ones. Judd and Autumn have been friends since they were 6 years old, and have been in love with each other forever. One tragedy later, Judd becomes Autumn’s protector and resigns himself to being friends. After 25 years, Autumn has hit her limit. She wants to tell Judd she’s in love with him, but when she’s faced with the idea of him married to someone else, she can’t tell him but she can’t stay and watch. Finally, after clearing up some misunderstandings, she admits her feelings to him thankful he’s on the same page. The only one surprised by her confession is him. Now this is where it gets interesting. I didn’t see the next part coming, and I really liked that! I’m not going to spoil it, just know there’s an interesting twist. I do hope Ethan gets him own story told. I bet it would be a good one.

A great spinoff to the Wishful series! I have loved Kait Nolan's since the first one I read and I love each one just as much. Her execution of her stories are brilliant while tying them all neatly together in Wishful, Mississippi.

This story was of Autumn and Judd, childhood best friends that are always there for one another. However, deep down, they push off the more they want. However, Autumn is finally ready to put it all on the line to chase after her heart's desire. This story involves a mix of emotions, highs/lows, and some serious mystery surrounding.

You don't have to read the other stories in the wishful series to read this stand-alone book, but I strongly recommend you read them at some point to catch stories on some of the other remarkable characters.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

"I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review it."  I've read the whole wishful series thus far and I think this is the best one yet. This story matter is darker and has more twist and turns then the other books. I love how Kait intertwines the residents of wishful through out her book series, so they can grow and we can get invested in their world. I enjoyed Autumn in the other books and couldn't wait to learn all about her. I kept rooting for Judd and my heart went out to both of them as I learned of their life story. You don't want to miss this next story from wishful. I didn't want to put the book down and can't wait for the next one.

I already loved Wishful before I started If I Didn't Care, but watching how this little town pulled together for Autumn and Judd made me love it even more. This new spin-off series isn't quite as cute and fluffly and the original Wishful books, and that's just fine by me. The Wishing For A Hero series takes us for a walk through the darker side of small-town life, but don't worry, there's still plenty of the heartwarming sweetness and downright zaniness we've all come to expect from the residents of Wishful. If you enjoy your romance and suspense tightly woven together then you need to read this. I will warn you, you may want to have that box of tissues handy when you get to the end. It's just the most glorious way to finish the book.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book.

I love Kait Nolan's Wishful series but this series is different. The setting is still Wishful. The people are some of the same. The difference is it is not as lighthearted. There is some tension and suspense and darkness in this book.

Judd and Autumn start out as friends, even though everyone in Wishful knows they should be so much more. Once they get to that point in the story, Autumn's life falls apart.

I wasn't sure when Nolan told her Squee Squad that this was a darker book how it would be. I wasn't too sure about Nolan writing from a darker perspective. She won me over in a heartbeat. The book is clean and suspenseful. The book is amazing in its characters but it is definitely the plot that carries the book.

I loved and enjoyed reading this exciting new book If I Didn't Care from Kait Nolan. I have read almost all of her Kait Nolan books in the Wishful series and really enjoyed the beginning of her new series Wishing For A Hero set in the town of Wishful. The two main characters Autumn Buchanan and Judd Hamilton have been best friends since they were young when he became her hero in the playground and has continued throughout his adult life to his choice of his career.
The book If I Didn't Care is an exciting page turner and I am looking forward to the second book in the series Wishing For A Hero.
"I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review it."

I love her Wishful Romance series and liked getting to know Autumn and Judd in Book 5 Know Me Well, which is my fave. Autumn is such a sweet young lady and has loved Judd since they were children. Judd has loved her as long too but she doesn't know it. Honestly, I didn't like Judd. I know I'm in the minority but here me out. He didn't think he could keep her safe and love her. I'm sorry but that doesn't make any sense to me and is quite frankly very selfish of him. I do recommend this book though. I did end up liking Judd but still wanted to shake some sense into him. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.

"I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review it."  I've read the whole wishful series thus far and I think this is the best one yet. This story matter is darker and has more twist and turns then the other books. I love how Kait intertwines the residents of wishful through out her book series, so they can grow and we can get invested in their world. I enjoyed Autumn in the other books and couldn't wait to learn all about her. I kept rooting for Judd and my heart went out to both of them as I learned of their life story. You don't want to miss this next story from wishful. I didn't want to put the book down and can't wait for the next one.

There are absolutely no words to express the BIG LOVE I feel for this book!!! I have enjoyed the entire Wishful series and this certainly is no exception!!! Judd and Autumn had me from beginning to end, laughing, crying, smiling and cheering (with a bit of frustration) to the point that I did not want the book to end!!! This has to be one of my all time favorite books and these two characters are on the top of the list of my favorites. This book is well worth the read and if you haven't read the rest of the Wishful books, please read them, they are well worth it. I would also like to become a Southerner!!!

I already loved the Wishful series, and this new spin-off has an added twist-suspense! Another favorite genre! So for me this was a perfect combination of my favorite small southern town (and all that it entails) and characters with the addition of romantic suspense. Obviously this story was darker and not as light hearted as the Wishful series but I still enjoyed it and couldn't put it down. I really liked Autumn and Judd and the plot had me going until the end! I can't wait for the next in the series! (Full disclosure-I did receive an ARC from the author, and have chosen to review it-had to share how wonderful this book and series are!)

"I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review it."  I've read the whole wishful series thus far and I think this is the best one yet. This story matter is darker and has more twist and turns then the other books. I love how Kait intertwines the residents of wishful through out her book series, so they can grow and we can get invested in their world. I enjoyed Autumn in the other books and couldn't wait to learn all about her. I kept rooting for Judd and my heart went out to both of them as I learned of their life story. You don't want to miss this next story from wishful. I didn't want to put the book down and can't wait for the next one.

"I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review it."  I've read the whole wishful series thus far and I think this is the best one yet. This story matter is darker and has more twist and turns then the other books. I love how Kait intertwines the residents of wishful through out her book series, so they can grow and we can get invested in their world. I enjoyed Autumn in the other books and couldn't wait to learn all about her. I kept rooting for Judd and my heart went out to both of them as I learned of their life story. You don't want to miss this next story from wishful. I didn't want to put the book down and can't wait for the next one.

Obviously this book is a bit different than the usual Wishful stories but don't let that stop you. I enjoyed it so much I read it twice. Why? I kind of raced through it the first time because I wanted to know what happened. I caught more nuances the second time around which I totally appreciated and frankly I am a Wishful fan and now I'm going to have to wait for another book.

Read it, you'll like it. By the way, I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review it. Thank you Kait Nolan, I love your stuff.

Honest review for an ARC. As all Kait Nolan books, as soon as I received I could not stop reading until I was done. Long night.
Judd has been protecting Autumn since she was 17 after her father tried to kill her. All these years he has been by her side, but neither of them would let the other know how they felt about each other. Autumn has a secret that no one knows about, than the secret comes out and her life changes. A good read, and yes, there is a happy ending.

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. I love friends to lovers romances, and this was a very well done premise. I felt so bad for the struggles Autumn had been through in the past and was going through in the present as well. Judd was a very solid guy, and his family was amazing. I cannot wait until the next book.

Autumn and Judd's romance is a little darker, the plot a little more action-oriented than what we've seen before, yet Nolan manages to retain the core elements readers enjoy--family connections, good friends, and even the occasional twist of over-the-top, small-town fun--while giving us a look at what happens when danger visits one of our favorite places.
I had the privilege of reading an advance copy of this work.

This book has it all! Mystery, suspense, the potential for a long awaited romance! I received and ARC from the author and chose to review the book because it was so awesome. The characters are well written. The plot had many twists and kept your attention. I couldn't wait to see how it ends-no spoilers-go read it! If you are looking for a great series and you haven't read the other Wishful books, go read those, too!

Amazingly great book to read. Another Series about the town and people of Wishful. From the beginning to the end this book keeps you on edge. First if Autumn will get Judd to notice her in the way she wants, second who is trying to scare her, and third do the two finally get together. Keeps your interest all the way through, and keeps just the right amount of update about other people we know from the Wishful Series. Keep them coming Kate. Anxiously awaiting the next book.

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. I love friends to lovers romances, and this was a very well done premise. I felt so bad for the struggles Autumn had been through in the past and was going through in the present as well. Judd was a very solid guy, and his family was amazing. I cannot wait until the next book.

This is another fantastic book by Kait Nolan. I received this this book as an ARC reader and I have chosen to write a review as I feel the book is excellent.This book is a spin off from the wishful series and I highly recommend it to those who have read the series as well as those who have not. The book took some amazing twists that I never saw coming and it was fantastic! It is a book with suspense and a wonderful romantic story to go with it.

I was so excited to get another Kait Nolan Wishful series book! I was a little worried when I read that this would be different from the rest of the wishful books but it turned out to be even better. I love the suspense and trying to solve a mystery! I couldn't put it down! received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review it. I will definitely be looking forward to more stories from this author in the future!

Absolutely loved this book. After reading all of the wishful books, this is definitely my favorite. I loved the mix of adventure with solving who was terrorizing Autumn while also creating the love story between her and Judd. I did figure out who the "villain" was pretty early on but still loved how the story progressed. Look forward to more Hero in Wishful stories!

Another trip to Wishful...

What I liked:
Friends to lovers
A bit of suspense and a little darker than the other Wishful books
Revisiting a town and characters from other books
Standalone
HEA

I received a free ARC for an honest review.

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. Love Wishful and this book has it all..........action and love! This book will take you away to the small town of Wishful and keep you on edge and wondering to what will happen with Judd and Autumn. A must read and I can't wait until the next one. Kudos to Kait Nolan!

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. Love Wishful and this book has it all..........action and love! This book will take you away to the small town of Wishful and keep you on edge and wondering to what will happen with Judd and Autumn. A must read and I can't wait until the next one. Kudos to Kait Nolan!

Unbelievable!!! All the romance of Wishful with added suspense. Extremely well written. Both the story line and complex characters really stand out
I simply could not put it down. Go on, do yourself a favor and read this today

this book is different that the previous. I don't usually read stories that contain violence on any kind but I got caught up in this one. so I did enjoy it. I've read several books by this author and have liked them all.

I love the Wishful Series because they're a lighthearted and enjoyable read. This book was less lighthearted but just as enjoyable. The character development was insightful for both the hero and heroine. The story line still had the romantic, hopeful vibe I turn to from the Wishful series but with this story line had a darker side. I enjoyed this angle from Kait Nolan. And being a true book nerd who loves just about every genre out there...this was a nice combination of romance and suspense!

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. Love Wishful and this book has it all..........action and love! This book will take you away to the small town of Wishful and keep you on edge and wondering to what will happen with Judd and Autumn. A must read and I can't wait until the next one. Kudos to Kait Nolan!

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. Love Wishful and this book has it all..........action and love! This book will take you away to the small town of Wishful and keep you on edge and wondering to what will happen with Judd and Autumn. A must read and I can't wait until the next one. Kudos to Kait Nolan!

I have loved the Wishful series, Kait Nolan has written a wonderful group of people in a great town. I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed the suspense and romance between Autumn and Judd. All of the Wishful characters are back and it's fun to have them a part of this story.

I received an ARC from the author, and I honestly can say that I loved the first book in the new hero series. It's a spin-off of the wishful series, which I also love. I really liked the fact that it was a romance/suspense! There are some edge of your seat moments. The main characters, Judd and Autumn are a great team. I felt like yelling Team Judd-Autumn while reading it? I can't wait for the next book in the hero series.

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. Love Wishful and this book has it all..........action and love! This book will take you away to the small town of Wishful and keep you on edge and wondering to what will happen with Judd and Autumn. A must read and I can't wait until the next one. Kudos to Kait Nolan!

Such a great book. I am currently reading this for a second time. The fierceness of the love Judd has for Autumn will break you heart. But don't worry, Autumn will help you put it back together again.

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. Love Wishful and this book has it all..........action and love! This book will take you away to the small town of Wishful and keep you on edge and wondering to what will happen with Judd and Autumn. A must read and I can't wait until the next one. Kudos to Kait Nolan!

Unbelievable!!! All the romance of Wishful with added suspense. Extremely well written. Both the story line and complex characters really stand out
I simply could not put it down. Go on, do yourself a favor and read this today

this book is different that the previous. I don't usually read stories that contain violence on any kind but I got caught up in this one. so I did enjoy it. I've read several books by this author and have liked them all.

I love the Wishful Series because they're a lighthearted and enjoyable read. This book was less lighthearted but just as enjoyable. The character development was insightful for both the hero and heroine. The story line still had the romantic, hopeful vibe I turn to from the Wishful series but with this story line had a darker side. I enjoyed this angle from Kait Nolan. And being a true book nerd who loves just about every genre out there...this was a nice combination of romance and suspense!

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. Love Wishful and this book has it all..........action and love! This book will take you away to the small town of Wishful and keep you on edge and wondering to what will happen with Judd and Autumn. A must read and I can't wait until the next one. Kudos to Kait Nolan!

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. Love Wishful and this book has it all..........action and love! This book will take you away to the small town of Wishful and keep you on edge and wondering to what will happen with Judd and Autumn. A must read and I can't wait until the next one. Kudos to Kait Nolan!

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. Love Wishful and this book has it all..........action and love! This book will take you away to the small town of Wishful and keep you on edge and wondering to what will happen with Judd and Autumn. A must read and I can't wait until the next one. Kudos to Kait Nolan!

I have loved the Wishful series, Kait Nolan has written a wonderful group of people in a great town. I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed the suspense and romance between Autumn and Judd. All of the Wishful characters are back and it's fun to have them a part of this story.

I received an ARC from the author, and I honestly can say that I loved the first book in the new hero series. It's a spin-off of the wishful series, which I also love. I really liked the fact that it was a romance/suspense! There are some edge of your seat moments. The main characters, Judd and Autumn are a great team. I felt like yelling Team Judd-Autumn while reading it? I can't wait for the next book in the hero series.

I received an ARC from the author and have chosen to review this book. Love Wishful and this book has it all..........action and love! This book will take you away to the small town of Wishful and keep you on edge and wondering to what will happen with Judd and Autumn. A must read and I can't wait until the next one. Kudos to Kait Nolan!