Sometimes the quietest towns hold the loudest secrets—and sometimes, the most unexpected person becomes your hero.
Small Town Hero delivers heart, heat, and second chances in a place where everyone knows your name… but not your story.
Title: Small Town Hero by Linda Lael Miller & Maisey Yates
Publish Date: June 24, 2025
Genre: Western Romance / Contemporary Romance
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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Small Town Hero is a heartwarming duet featuring two stories of love, loyalty, and second chances by Linda Lael Miller and Maisey Yates. Set in picturesque towns with strong, unforgettable characters, this collection is perfect for fans of small-town romance and stories of emotional healing.
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My Review
Bestselling authors Linda Lael Miller and Maisey Yates team up in Small Town Hero, a western romance anthology celebrating the men who risk their lives every day to keep their communities safe—the quintessential small-town hero.
The towns may be small, but the hearts of the cowboy heroes in this duo of romantic novellas are as outsized as the rugged land that surrounds them.
Both novellas delve into themes of redemption, healing, and the transformative power of love. Miller’s story touches on the challenges of unexpected guardianship and confronting past traumas, while Yates explores the complexities of inherited reputations and the courage to forge one’s own path.
One Lonesome Cowboy by Linda Lael Miller
When a family crisis brings web designer and part-time house flipper Susannah Holiday to Arizona to care for her young niece, she’s soon juggling work, childcare—and her growing feelings for local paramedic and horse whisperer Ian McKenzie. They have more in common than meets the eye—including being cautious when it comes to love. But when a disturbing revelation from Susannah’s past surfaces, Ian is there to comfort her, and they both find their longing hearts opening to a better future—together.
Cowboy, Take Me Away by Maisey Yates
After Birdie Lennox, daughter of a notorious cattle rustler, gets caught stealing a horse off Gunnar Parsons’ land, she ends up bunking in his barn to work off her debt—plus her daddy’s. Birdie has little patience for Gunnar’s moralizing; he inherited his ranch and has always hated her family. Still, it beats prison… maybe. What neither anticipates is discovering they have more in common than they dreamed possible. Even more unexpected is the spark between them—and the love it might ignite.
Character Spotlight
Susannah Holiday: A resilient woman facing unexpected challenges; her journey is one of growth and rediscovery.
Ian McKenzie: A compassionate paramedic and horse whisperer who quietly embodies the essence of a small-town hero.
Birdie Lennox: Determined and spirited, she fights to break free from her family’s shadow.
Gunnar Parsons: Stoic yet fair; his guarded exterior hides a generous heart.
My Favorite Quote
“Sometimes, the threads we fear will unravel us are the very ones that bind us closer together.”
My Final Thoughts
Small Town Hero offers two heartfelt stories that celebrate love, resilience, and the strength found in tight-knit communities. While each novella stands on its own, together they deliver a satisfying exploration of the western romance genre. Fans of Miller and Yates will appreciate their signature styles, and newcomers will find this duet a warm introduction to both authors.
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