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The Hero Next Door

A Clean and Uplifting Romance

By Jen Gilroy

A temporary neighbor…

Or a permanent problem?

Single mom Josie Ryan cherishes two things: her small family and their struggling farm. Neither leaves room for much else—including romance—until a silver sports car shows up next door. Of course, Heath Tremblay is everything Josie dislikes about city guys. Flashy car, fancy job and he could sell his great-aunt’s property to developers. But the more time they spend together, the more Heath could be the remedy for both her farm and her broken heart. Is their unlikely connection just for the summer…or could this be for keeps?

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

A Strawberry Pond Romance

Book 1: The Hero Next Door
ISBN: 9780369767707
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Sep 30, 2025
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Jen Gilroy

Biography

Jen Gilroy writes sweet romance and historical women’s fiction—warm, feel-good stories to bring readers’ hearts home. A Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® finalist and shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Joan Hessayon award, she lives in small-town Ontario, Canada with her husband, adult daughter and floppy-eared rescue hound. She loves reading, ice cream, ballet and paddling her purple kayak. Visit her at www.jengilroy.com

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<strong>A temporary neighbor…</strong><br><br><strong>Or a permanent problem?</strong><br><br> Single mom Josie Ryan cherishes two things: her small family and their struggling farm. Neither leaves room for much else—including romance—until a silver sports car shows up next door. Of course, Heath Tremblay is everything Josie dislikes about city guys. Flashy car, fancy job and he could sell his great-aunt’s property to developers. But the more time they spend together, the more Heath could be the remedy for both her farm <em>and</em> her broken heart. Is their unlikely connection just for the summer…or could this be for keeps?<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Heartwarming: </strong><strong style=””>Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.</strong><br><br><strong>A Strawberry Pond Romance</strong><br><br><strong>Book 1: <i>The Hero Next Door</i>

ISBN: 9780369767707
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Sep 30, 2025
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Jen Gilroy

Biography

<p>Jen Gilroy writes sweet romance and historical women’s fiction—warm, feel-good stories to bring readers’ hearts home. A Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® finalist and shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Joan Hessayon award, she lives in small-town Ontario, Canada with her husband, adult daughter and floppy-eared rescue hound. She loves reading, ice cream, ballet and paddling her purple kayak. Visit her at www.jengilroy.com</p>gt;