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Navy SEAL drama meets romance and fatherhood.
If you're into pulse-pounding suspense with a blend of romance, "Some Kind of Hero" won't disappoint. It's perfect for readers who crave action with a personal, human touch—Suzanne Brockmann masterfully combines the tense world of SEAL operations with relatable family drama, topped with a love story that feels real and complex. Plus, the interplay between a hard-bitten Navy man and a romance novelist brings a unique and engaging dynamic to the table.
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ISBN: 9780345543844
Authors:
Suzanne Brockmann
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date of Publication: 2018-02-27
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 3179 readers)
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Navy SEAL drama meets romance and fatherhood.
If you're into pulse-pounding suspense with a blend of romance, "Some Kind of Hero" won't disappoint. It's perfect for readers who crave action with a personal, human touch—Suzanne Brockmann masterfully combines the tense world of SEAL operations with relatable family drama, topped with a love story that feels real and complex. Plus, the interplay between a hard-bitten Navy man and a romance novelist brings a unique and engaging dynamic to the table.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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