Olivia is training as an emergency medical technician so
she recognises the symptoms when her boss in the diner has
a stroke. His hospitalisation won't just mean a change in
work schedules for her; it brings the man's son home from
Afghanistan. In THE HERO'S SWEETHEART we see how a small
town pulls together, namely Eagle Point, and how we can
value someone more by looking under the surface.
Jack Sullenberger isn't just any soldier, he's made Major
General, but his career has come at a cost. He didn't know
his father Sully had outstanding loans on the diner, which
Sully couldn't pay. Now the situation is dire
and standing in the Eagle Point Trauma Centre with an ill
father and his rock chick employee, Jack has to wonder if
he can return to service. And who is this Olivia Abbott
anyway? Jack wants to get to know the girl his father
obviously likes, but he needs to maintain distance from his
staff. Especially as he has in mind to show some of them
the door.
Olivia can't help others knowing she has asthma, but
she tries to conceal her dyslexia and works hard
at the diner as well as on her medical education. Her life
is stressful enough without a military man glowering at
her, barking orders, and taking upsetting calls from the
bank. She resents having changes imposed on the easygoing
staff. Although opening early does bring in a breakfast
crowd.
I enjoyed reading about the two people getting to know each
other through the challenges of turning around the failing
diner, various staff personal issues, and winter weather.
One aspect baffled me—diner staff are unlikely to be
so
well paid they would contribute to the cost of new
kitchen equipment when a man with a major general's salary
and no family is paying. The difficulties keep increasing
and it's clear change is on the way, but we are kept
guessing as to how the tale will work out. Cheryl Wyatt
has written four previous books in the Eagle Point
Emergency series, but THE HERO'S SWEETHEART works
perfectly
well as a standalone. This is an inspirational romance
with some solidly grounded life lessons, suitable for any
age. I will definitely be reading more by Cheryl Wyatt.
Military commander Jack Sullenberger is used to saving the
day. But when his father has a stroke in his beloved small-
town diner, it's waitress and EMT student Olivia Abbott
coming to the rescue. Jack rushes home to tend to his father
and take over the business-running right into Olivia's very
strong opinions. The steely military man and the waitress
can't agree on what's best for the restaurant. When Jack sees
something that shakes his growing trust in Olivia, their
undeniable connection is put to the test. But if Jack's open
to the truth, they'll have a chance at finding a future
together.
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