Unlikely Hero
by Debra Hunt

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After inheriting her grandmother's rural Pennsylvania home, Jesse Lehman thinks she's finally found safety—until a charming stranger shatters that illusion. When her partner Josh dies suddenly, Jesse is left grief-stricken and alone with Legend, the headstrong dog he left behind. Isolated and vulnerable, she turns to Rick Sabin, a charismatic dog trainer who promises to transform Legend into the guardian that stands between her and danger. But Rick has his own plans. And Jesse is exactly where he wants her—alone, dependent, and miles from help. When your protector becomes your predator, who can you trust? Unlikely Hero is the perfect book for readers who like to be entertained and emotionally engaged—a “thinking person's thriller,” full of heart. It explores themes of vulnerability, resilience, and the surprising places we find strength when our survival depends on it.

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Debra Hunt is a U.S. Air Force veteran, author, and retired social worker whose career specialized in advocating for vulnerable populations. Over the years, she's seen firsthand how resilient people can be—even when they don't think they have it in them. Debra earned a postgraduate certification in the connection between animal and human abuse, and she has spent years training her own strong-willed dogs in obedience and protection work. In her free time, she loves making pottery, exploring her new home state of Colorado, volunteering in animal rescue, and practicing mind-body balance. Debra lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, Mark.

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