Everyday Heroes #1

I was so excited to learn that Margaret Daley is writing a new series, Everyday Heroes. 

This series will be centered around ordinary men who step up when needed and help out, regardless of the situation.  She has just released her first book:

About the Book:.

Murder. On the Run. Second Chances. 
Luke Michaels' relaxing camping trip ends when he witnesses a woman being thrown from a bridge. He dives into the river to save her, shocked to find her wrapped in chains. As a canine search and rescue volunteer, Luke has assisted many victims, but never a beauty whose defeated gaze ignites his primal urge to protect. When Megan Witherspoon's killers make it clear they won't stop, Luke fights to save her, but can he keep her alive long enough to find out who is after her? 

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My Opinion:

I loved this book and definitely look forward to reading more books in the series.  The author introduces us to our first hero, Luke Michaels, who in taking some down time from his job with search and rescue when he witnesses a woman struggling with two men who then throw her off a bridge into the frigid Kentucky River.  I was immediately drawn to this character who jumps into action and dives in to save her.  

"He dove down. The murky river limited his vision.  He searched, sweeping his arms in front of him.  He didn't want to add her death to the others he hadn't been able to save.  He surfaced, drew in a deep breath, then went back down.  His lungs hurt. Would she even still be alive if he found her?"

This passage told me so much about this man and cemented his hero status in my mind.  He didn't think twice about what he was doing, just sprung into action and drags Megan Witherspoon from the depths of the cold river.  

Megan is a teacher at the local elementary school and her last thought is waking up in the trunk of a car.  She remembers being at school trying to prepare her room for the upcoming school year and hearing a noise in the hall, after that nothing.  She lost her mother recently, lives alone and can't think of anyone who would want to harm her.  She assumes is must be a case of mistaken identity, but when she and Luke find her house in ashes they know something is amiss.  Luke promises to help keep Megan safe until they can figure out who wants her dead. 

I really enjoyed this book.  I was pulled into the story from the very first page.  The plot is full of twists and turns which leads to a wonderful suspense.  This is a fast paced story that is full of mystery, suspense, trust, faith, and a romance. The characters are facing circumstances that are far more complicated than they ever imagined.  This is a book I would recommend to anyone who enjoys suspense of mystery.