Local Hero

A woman discovers what's best for her son--and for her heart--in this touching story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. Hester Wallace's neighbor, Mitch Dempsey, doesn't have to try very hard to win over her nine-year-old son, Radley. Mitch is the creator of Radley's favorite comic book superhero. But Hester is a different story ... Hester has never needed a man in her life except for her son. But as Mitch and Radley strike up a friendship, she starts to see her neighbor in a new light--caring, dependable, and downright sexy enough to turn her life around. A NORA ROBERTS CLASSIC AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME Hester Wallace is proud of her independence. She only needs one man in her life - her nine-year-old son, Radley. But when Rad starts idolizing neighbor Mitch Dempsey, Hester begins to wonder if she's been cheating her son out of a male role model. Hester would do anything for Rad, but inviting Mitch into their lives is dangerous. Because she might start to rely on Mitch - on his comfort, on his humor, on his passion. Worse, she might fall in love with him