Unexpected Hero
An Age Gap Forbidden Romance (Redleg Security, Book 5)
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Narrated by:
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Aaron Shedlock
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Kelsey Navarro Foster
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By:
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Jackie Walker
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"No one ever saw me or cared to look. Until her. But the man she sees is a lie. And if I reveal who I am, I’ll lose her–the only woman who ever made me feel alive."
Five Steps to Covertly Protecting my Boss’s Secret Daughter
By Tomer Stillman, a hacker and secret Dom with a psych eval full of red flags. Fortunately, nobody cares to notice.
1. Get her a safe job and place to live.
2. Make sure she has plenty of food.
3. Protect her from her overly-trusting self, even if that means crossing lines.
4. Daily checks of her location, phone, and devices for suspicious activity, following her when necessary.
5. Fulfill all her sexual desires.
No. Scratch that last one. Not only because she’s too young and inexperienced. But because I need to keep my distance. The more I watch her, the more the lines blur between protection and obsession. I never intended to come face to face with her, but in a moment of weakness, I intervened. And it changed everything.
She makes me feel things. Things I’m not ready to feel.
I never thought I had a heart, but the more I'm with her, the faster it beats.
Now, I’m left wondering, will she forgive me for the things I’ve done to protect her?
Or will the only woman I’ve ever cared for leave me like everyone else?
Author's Note: Unexpected Hero is Book 5 in the Redleg Security Series and part one of the Unexpected Trilogy. This is not a standalone book. It ends with a Happy for Now and a cliffhanger. Tomer and Lettie's story continues in Unexpected Heroine and Unexpected Redemption. The entire Redleg Security Series is best listened to in order to prevent suspense-related spoilers. Although this trilogy is best as part of the larger series, these three books can technically be listened to on their own if you choose. Content warnings are available on the author's website and in the E-book, available on Amazon.
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- Liz M
- 11-25-24
 Computer Nerd Hero
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I almost always listen to a book after I’ve read it and that’s what I did with Unexpected Hero. Listening to Aaron Shedlock and Kelsey Navarro Foster narrate this story was unbelievable. Aaron brought Tomer to life nailing his nearly emotionless tone but also the more tender or commanding tone he used with Lettie.
Kelsey was Lettie with all of her snarky, bratty, vulnerable voices. I loved how she was able to guide Lettie’s southern accent in the hillbilly voice that came out when Lettie was stressed or angry.
One of the reasons I listen to a book after reading it is so I can catch things I might have missed when reading. But I also like to hear the tone of voice, the emotions. It helps bring the characters to life. And these narrators did a good job of delivering on my expectations. I can’t wait to listen to Unexpected Heroine and Unexpected Redemption!!
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Tomer is the computer genius behind the scenes of Redleg Security. He knows where everyone is and guides their missions behind the safety of his computer screens. He has a secret life no knows about.
Lettie just lost her grandfather who she grew up thinking is her father. On his deathbed he confesses that he and her mother are really her mother’s parents and they are her grandparents. They are very religious and she grows up believing anything sexual is a sin.
Jackie Walker does a good job of building these characters and makes us care about and love them. If you’ve read Rival Hero you know who Lettie is. If you haven’t read it, I’m not giving any spoilers!!
This is a story of personal awakening and the love of two lost souls. This book ends in a cliffhanger, but the next book is just weeks away. While this can be read as a stand-alone, I recommend reading the series starting with Heartbreak Hero.
This is a 5 star plus read that I recommend adding to the top of your TBR!!
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- Adrienne Bird
- 11-22-24
Tomer my heart be true!
Originally read this on Kindle…as soon as the audio came out I knew it was gonna be my new fave! Love, love, love the narrators that were picked for this! They both have such great tempo and enunciation and did a wonderful job of bringing Tomer and Lettie to life. I was a little underwhelmed for my fave part of this book though….sad face. “I came for you.” Was hoping that to be better.
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- Liz
- 10-20-24
Awesome Audio!
I loved how they brought this story to life!! I loved this book anyway, but hearing it, hits on a whole other level!! Highly recommend this audio!!
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- Dhartanya
- 12-01-24
such a good audiobook
Loved this book so much.
First off the narrators were perfect. Just perfect.
Especially the one who plays Tomer.
Secondly, the story is amazing.
The characters.... the plot.... the suspense... Lettie's sayings... all *chefs kiss*.
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- Amy Storment
- 11-21-24
Wild & crazy ride that's hilarious & heartwarming
If there's something that Jackie Walker knows how to do well is pick the perfect narrators for her stories & write the heck out of a face paced, twisty-turny story that's filled with unexpected plot drops & heartfelt characters. This was a terrific audio!🙌
After Lettie's grandfather's death, she yearns for a fresh start & to experience life on her own. She ventures out but eventually finds herself backed into a corner, needing money & help. She meets Tomer Stillman AKA James. He helps Lettie get on her feet with some cash, food, housing & a job. Tomer has a secret though. He's learned that Lettie is his bosses daughter & ever since this realization, he's been keeping track of her. It's slightly stalky but his intentions actually come from a well-intentioned place. Tomer seems a little reserved or even withdrawn but he's completely devoted to Lettie & her safety.
Over the course of a year, these two get to know each other. There's tension & attraction between the two & they finally give into their desires. Tomer takes care of her, teaches her & begins to open up to her, all while carrying the burden of knowing her true identity. Jackie knows how to write the spice ya'll & this book is no exception.🥵
Both of these MC's have past trauma they are dealing with & working through. We get some flashbacks & back story as to why they are they way they are. Lettie's character goes through a liberation from her upbringing in a purity culture. Because of Tomer's past, he's become a DOM & he helps Lettie work through her past trauma through BDSM & Jackie handles these plot lines with care & sensitivity.
🎧Let's talk narration...Kelsey & Aaron are such great narrators & their performances are nothing short of terrific! This story has a mix of heavy & light all while mixed with humor & fun banter. These two deliver all the emotions you want from this wild ride. Aaron is the perfect broody, quiet & somewhat awkward Tomer that has a heart of gold. Kelsey gives an amazing performance voicing Lettie with the sweetest Southern accent. A woman whose working through her trauma showing bravery & resilience. These two brought the story & characters to life. Amazing work!
This book delivers laughter alongside life lessons. It's a light-hearted adventure that proves sometimes the biggest heroes come from the most unexpected places--often with a healthy dose of humor along the way!😂 Fans of Jackie's will absolutely LOVE this book! PLEASE check TW before heading into this one.
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- Joanne Cote
- 11-22-24
Tomer’s new nickname should be Knotty by Nature
Unexpected Hero is the story of Tomer and Violet.
**AUDIO BOOK REVIEW**
Aaron Shedlock as Tomer
Kelsey Navarro Foster as Lottie
The audio-book of Unexpected Hero was everything I hoped it would be, and more. The narrators did an amazing job of bringing the characters to life. Kelsey Navarro Foster’s portrayal of Lettie was spot on and truly highlighted the essence of Lettie. Aaron Shedlock as Tomer was perfection. He was able to convey all of the aspects of Tomer’s complex make-up. He brought to life the dominance, as well as the vulnerability of Tomer. I laughed until I cried and I cried until I laughed.
**BOOK REVIEW**
Tomer is the Brains of the Redleg Security family and the epitome of broody and mysterious. I have been intrigued by Tomer since Love & Other Accidents (The Love and Laughs Series). The enigma that was created throughout his appearances in the previous stories created a riveting character and made you yearn for his story. The author does not disappoint in creating a complex, broken, and HAF hero. The truth behind Tomer is more compelling and heartbreaking than I imagined.
Violet “Lettie” is a young woman who finds herself in turmoil after receiving life-changing news when her Papa makes a deathbed confession. Lettie escapes her small town in the hopes of a new beginning. A “chance” meeting introduces Lettie to “James” and subsequently to a world beyond her experience. This new world has Lettie struggling with the teachings of her past and feelings of shame and guilt.
Unexpected Hero is an extremely well-written tale of love, loyalty, humor, angst, and plenty of steam!! It’s a study in how our pasts can mold who we are today. Woven into a maze of secrets, misunderstandings, and mystery lies the question of whether the pairing of two unlikely souls could be the key to healing the past traumas of the other. The author does a great job of handling difficult topics tastefully with care and respect.
Although the book culminates in a cliffhanger, after my initial pouting, I decided to take this time to enjoy the calm before the storm when the other shoe drops in part 2 of the duet!!!
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- Toni Benton
- 11-25-24
Part 1 in a story of overcoming so much to be truly happy
Tomer & Lettie have stolen the show. After the jaw dropping revelation at the end of Rival Hero, I couldn’t wait to dive in to the story of these two. But these two have so much more to give than what is on the surface.
Unexpected Hero starts off the trilogy of Tomer & Lettie with a bang. We get to see where they started and quickly find that true love can come in the most unexpected ways. Their chemistry is undeniable & off the charts. But while I found myself fanning myself from the heat often, I also found myself wiping away the tears as they both suffer from a sheltered and heart-wrenching past.
Buckle up for a wild ride of secrets, mystery, & intrigue.
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Aaron Shedlock & Kelsey Navarro Foster are so absolutely perfect for these characters, it’s unreal. They have literally brought Tomer & Lettie to life! Their overall characteristics are captured impeccably by the narration from these two! I cannot wait for the deep dive into the emotional journey that is yet to come with the rest of Tomer & Lettie’s story.
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- A. Reierson
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This book was engrossing to read but Aaron Shedlock and Kelsey Navarro Foster made listening and experience! I didn't want to stop listening once I started. Tomer and Lettie weren't just in my ear, they were with me. Lettie's squirrel powers, Tomer's trauma were there with me. I absolutely can not wait to listen to the next two books. I am so looking forward to having these two very talented narrators read to me again.
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- 11-20-24
Exceptional Story & Listen🎧 Gripping & Emotional!
The “Redleg Security” series has been one amazing book after another, but I have to say Jackie Walker has outdone herself with this novel, ok, you could probably say that about all her books, but this one just hit me hard, straight in the heart. Tomer intrigued me in the earlier book and I was looking forward to learning more about him and wow, the complexity of his character is remarkable. I knew he had issues, but was not expecting all of what he went through and a past that haunts him and left him battling with inner demons. While working in Redleg he learned his boss had a daughter he was not aware of, Violet aka Lettie, and is waiting for the right time to tell him, but if it is not one thing at Redleg, it is another and currently they are trying to find out who is trying to sabotage them. So in the meantime he will keep track of his Violet and when he learns she moves to Florida, the same place where her father is, he becomes suspicious of her and watches her more closely. Outside of his time with Redleg, he enjoys the BDSM lifestyle and is a member of a club where he is a Dom, and goes there to play and sometimes to work or instruct. Keeping the two lives separate, he took on a different name at the club and everyone knows him as James. Lettie’s backstory was almost as sad as Tomer’s, but differently, orphaned young never knowing her father, other heard he was a soldier who died while serving, and when her mother passed away her maternal grandmother and grandfather raised her. Her grandmother was strict and very religious and did a number on her, so she never really experienced life like most people her age did. After her grandfather passed away, she upped and left the only place she knew and headed down to do Florida, and to Tomer, who became her guardian angel without her even knowing it. The two could not be more opposite, with him being closed off and her an open book and the things that come out of her mouth were hysterical and the witty dialogue was absolutely brilliant, including all the southern euphemisms. She was penetrating the fortress Tomer built around his heart, a heart he claimed to not have, but he not only has one, but it is a heart of gold. These two moved to the top of my list of favorite characters, Violet’s disposition and outlook was admirable, even at the worst of times and Tomer had my heart from the start, for what he endured as a child and for what his loser of a father embedded in his head. I loved all the layers of this story, and the writing, plot and world building are phenomenal, as well as the character growth and development. This may be a lengthy book, but the story is so captivating that time just flew by and by the end I still did not get enough of these amazing characters. The story has the perfect balance of drama, some angst, charming humor and witty dialogue to lighten things up, some mystery, thrilling suspense, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. Jackie Walker, thank you for this exceptional story and emotional rollercoaster ride.
🎧📚🎧 Aaron Shedlock and Kelsey Navarro Foster were the perfect cast to bring these characters to life and did so with a complete understanding of who they were portraying, giving each a voice that was fitting. I loved how they took each role and made it their own, sounding believable and just as I imagined them to sound. Kelsey Navarro Foster was absolutely brilliant in her role as Violet, bringing out all her southern charm, handling her witty dialogue with ease, and landing the humor naturally. Aaron Shedlock was just as amazing in his role as Tomer, showcasing all sides of his personality, from his protective and caring side, to his insecurities and inner turmoil. Both were fantastic in performing the roles of the secondary characters too. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling them all. It was a pleasure to listen to these entertaining storytellers and their performance elevates the already exceptional story to another level. Thank you for another amazing listen.
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- Melissa Schmidt
- 11-30-24
oh my, I didn't see Tomer coming
Tomer had been a side character for a very long time. Never in a million years did I think that quiet hard working guy was a Dom and so complicated. Lettie comes to Clearwater to start over after her father's death, shortly after learning life she was raised by her grandparents not her parents. This is a fun a crazy ride and anxiously awaiting the conclusion of the duet. I recently listened to this after reading this a few months ago. My word, the addition of these fantastic narrators really added to it's magic.
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