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Callahan Cowboys #8
The Cowboy Soldier's Sons
Soldier. Cowboy. Father. Husband?
Hired to work the Callahan brothers' New Mexico spread, Shaman Phillips doesn't know what to do about the stunning blonde he finds on his porch…except haul her into his arms. Turns out Tempest Thornbury wants to share more than just the returning soldier's out-of-this-world kisses. She wants to have Shaman's baby!
Tempest came home to turn her not-so-hot past into a better future. The sexy, broody military man's bringing that dream one step closer to reality—she's got twin boys on the way. At Shaman's insistence, she agrees to marry him…and remain his lawful wife for one year after their sons are born.
But once he's officially a father, Shaman can't let Tempest head back to Hollywood. It's time for this lonesome cowboy to join the ranks of those Callahan cowboys—and open a new chapter in all their lives!
Hired to work the Callahan brothers' New Mexico spread, Shaman Phillips doesn't know what to do about the stunning blonde he finds on his porch…except haul her into his arms. Turns out Tempest Thornbury wants to share more than just the returning soldier's out-of-this-world kisses. She wants to have Shaman's baby!
Tempest came home to turn her not-so-hot past into a better future. The sexy, broody military man's bringing that dream one step closer to reality—she's got twin boys on the way. At Shaman's insistence, she agrees to marry him…and remain his lawful wife for one year after their sons are born.
But once he's officially a father, Shaman can't let Tempest head back to Hollywood. It's time for this lonesome cowboy to join the ranks of those Callahan cowboys—and open a new chapter in all their lives!
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 1, 2012
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Tina Leonard
175 books235 followersNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author Tina Leonard has sold over 3.2 million copies of her books. She has made the New York Times, USA Today, Waldenbooks, Bookscan, and Ingrambook bestseller lists, and has written over seventy books and special projects. Her work has been published by Harlequin Books, Samhain Publishing, London Bridge, Diversion Books, and Random House Loveswept. Leonard is known for her fun sense of humor, endearing communities, snappy dialogue, and memorable characters. Visit www.tinaleonard.com, www.facebook.com/authortinaleonard, or www.twitter.com/Tina_Leonard for upcoming information on release dates and exciting new projects.
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August 30, 2012
I hate it when the guy on the cover looks nothing like the way the way the main character is described.
I absolutely loathe it.
Shaman is supposed to be a war vet who is scarred and rugged . This guy is the complete opposite of that.
A total and complete misrepresentation.
This story had so much potential. It did. But then about halfway through it all fell apart. The characters hardly ever opened up to one another in the beginning and had seemed to be okay with their "it's all physical" relationship, to let's communicate without actually speaking and without actually knowing anything about the other person but we just know because that's how things work themselves out in the real world. Obviously.
Not.
Besides the "just okay" storyline, the writing was actually pretty good. This was how I was able to actually finish it without giving up and marking it as a "did-not-finish".
September 4, 2012
I wanted to like this one but... just couldn't really love it.
When we first meet Tempest (Zora) we find a woman drawn to a man who isn't afraid to get down and busy with someone she has only physically known for maybe 30 minutes. I mean it was fast fast fast.... She's an actress who is back in her hometown to see a young fan who happens to be related by marriage to our hero. She's got baggage but is a nice person.
Shaman has issues of his own but when this gorgeous woman wants to bed him he doesn't complain. He's got physical and mental scars from his time in the military but his inability to see why she might be attracted to him got a bit bold.
Anyway... she becomes pregnant and they get married in order to provide the kids his name (yeah that's needed) but then he finds himself wanting it to be real and she finds herself wanting it to be real but they just don't talk to each other. We have a bit of drama with her "family" but otherwise this is just a story of two people who hop in to bed together then end up realizing they want it to be more than just sex.
I wouldn't say run out and get this but it wasn't a horrible read. I found I liked Shaman a lot even though he tends to react first then think it thru later.
Thanks to NetGalley.com and Harlequin for allowing me to read this in exchange for my honest opinion.
When we first meet Tempest (Zora) we find a woman drawn to a man who isn't afraid to get down and busy with someone she has only physically known for maybe 30 minutes. I mean it was fast fast fast.... She's an actress who is back in her hometown to see a young fan who happens to be related by marriage to our hero. She's got baggage but is a nice person.
Shaman has issues of his own but when this gorgeous woman wants to bed him he doesn't complain. He's got physical and mental scars from his time in the military but his inability to see why she might be attracted to him got a bit bold.
Anyway... she becomes pregnant and they get married in order to provide the kids his name (yeah that's needed) but then he finds himself wanting it to be real and she finds herself wanting it to be real but they just don't talk to each other. We have a bit of drama with her "family" but otherwise this is just a story of two people who hop in to bed together then end up realizing they want it to be more than just sex.
I wouldn't say run out and get this but it wasn't a horrible read. I found I liked Shaman a lot even though he tends to react first then think it thru later.
Thanks to NetGalley.com and Harlequin for allowing me to read this in exchange for my honest opinion.
September 11, 2013
This book is weird. I suspect the biggest problem is a proper editor - not for spelling, but consistency. One minute Shaman is the oldest, the next Gage is. Then when Tempest says she's having twins, the comment from the mom (also called Millicent by her kids, really?!?) is as if she didn't have twins!
The character of Tempest doesn't make sense because we mostly hear how Shaman is feeling. And so many of Tempest's actions don't make any sense!
Also, feels like we jumped into an already started book - no idea who Cat & Chelsea are until quite a while later.
Somehow, I'm still enjoying it (86%) - not sure why...
Oh, yeah! Business deal for the wedding?!? Huh? Did I miss that part? It's just weird!
Oh, and Cat is a teen? Sure sounds much younger!
The character of Tempest doesn't make sense because we mostly hear how Shaman is feeling. And so many of Tempest's actions don't make any sense!
Also, feels like we jumped into an already started book - no idea who Cat & Chelsea are until quite a while later.
Somehow, I'm still enjoying it (86%) - not sure why...
Oh, yeah! Business deal for the wedding?!? Huh? Did I miss that part? It's just weird!
Oh, and Cat is a teen? Sure sounds much younger!
August 5, 2017
Shaman Phillips is taking a page from his brother's book and getting down to civilian life working on the Dark Diablo ranch. After a long stint in the military, and unwilling to go back to the family business, Shaman figures working on the ranch is just what he needs. Then, Tempest Thornbury comes to town.
The local girl gone Hollywood, Zola Cupertino made a better life for herself as Tempest. Finding out that Shaman is the man she had always dreamed of finding, they suddenly jump forward to having children and getting married, all before the secrets of the past can be put to rest. And the secrets Tempest wants buried, are at risk of ending the man she loves.
An ok story.
The local girl gone Hollywood, Zola Cupertino made a better life for herself as Tempest. Finding out that Shaman is the man she had always dreamed of finding, they suddenly jump forward to having children and getting married, all before the secrets of the past can be put to rest. And the secrets Tempest wants buried, are at risk of ending the man she loves.
An ok story.
August 25, 2017
I loved both books I just finished.
June 25, 2020
I adore Shaman Phillips in this book. He lives away from his well off family trying to make it on his on. He enjoys living by himself.
Until a tall beautiful blonde walks into his life.
Until a tall beautiful blonde walks into his life.
September 11, 2012
the Cowboy Soldiers Son by Tina Leonard
3 STARS
The Cowboy Soldiers Son is part of a series of books that I am not familar with so I felt a little lost just not knowing all the characters better.
Thier are a lot of love scenes in the beginning of the book.
Shaman Phillips has returned wounded from the war and now is working on a ranch out in New Mexico. He doesn't get to town to often. In fact he likes the peace and quiet.
Tempest Thornbury is a star and she came to the ranch to see Cat Shaman's niece and
bring her a present from Italy. She grew up poor in the town of Tempest. She has come along way from that start.
Tempest invites Shaman to dinner and then instead end up in bed. The while Shaman is showering to get ready for dinner Tempest left.
Tempest kept bringing him food and making booty calls. For awhile Shaman did not know she was famous.
Then Shaman comes to town and finally asks her on a date. Tempest took him to the old run down house she grew up on and someone was squatting in the house. Her maybe have brother Bobby who was fighting to get his father's will overturned.
Tempest went to make a movie but she found out she was pregnant with twins and came back.
While Tempest was in hollywood Shaman got hit over the head and he believes it was Bobby but no proof and he did not want Tempest to find out. He wanted her to be safe away from Bobby.
Thier are a lot of characters that probably have thier own stories too and makes me want to go back and read them all.
I was given this ebook to read in exchange for honest review from Netgalley.
09/03/2012 PUB Harlequin Imprint Harlequin American Romance 224 pages
3 STARS
The Cowboy Soldiers Son is part of a series of books that I am not familar with so I felt a little lost just not knowing all the characters better.
Thier are a lot of love scenes in the beginning of the book.
Shaman Phillips has returned wounded from the war and now is working on a ranch out in New Mexico. He doesn't get to town to often. In fact he likes the peace and quiet.
Tempest Thornbury is a star and she came to the ranch to see Cat Shaman's niece and
bring her a present from Italy. She grew up poor in the town of Tempest. She has come along way from that start.
Tempest invites Shaman to dinner and then instead end up in bed. The while Shaman is showering to get ready for dinner Tempest left.
Tempest kept bringing him food and making booty calls. For awhile Shaman did not know she was famous.
Then Shaman comes to town and finally asks her on a date. Tempest took him to the old run down house she grew up on and someone was squatting in the house. Her maybe have brother Bobby who was fighting to get his father's will overturned.
Tempest went to make a movie but she found out she was pregnant with twins and came back.
While Tempest was in hollywood Shaman got hit over the head and he believes it was Bobby but no proof and he did not want Tempest to find out. He wanted her to be safe away from Bobby.
Thier are a lot of characters that probably have thier own stories too and makes me want to go back and read them all.
I was given this ebook to read in exchange for honest review from Netgalley.
09/03/2012 PUB Harlequin Imprint Harlequin American Romance 224 pages
October 23, 2012
I am very disappointed. The writing was poor, at the moments it seemed that I'm missing the pages. The characters didn't have any connection, there was nothing , no talk between them. We couldn't feel anything from writing, just told what they are thinking, doing. There are also contradictions in the story. I even went back to the previous book in the series and there is a huge difference in writing. I honestly don't think that this book should be published as it is right now, or I got a wrong copy from Kobo.
September 12, 2012
This book tell the story of Shaman and Tempest who got involved the moment they met and as their relationship has started off pretty fast, there are just too many things that was pretty unclear. Communication seems to be one of the area that they are lack off. To be frank, it has a rather slow pacing story plot which as a reader, it was rather difficult for me to immersed myself into the story.
April 26, 2013
another awesome read by Tina Leonard. it was fun and quick witted. I definitely love the Callahans. I can't wait for more.
October 22, 2012
I had a hard time following this ine. I actually got lost a couple of times wondering, exactly how we got to certain parts. One minute Tempest wa there the next she was gone! I have read better!
September 10, 2013
Sweet, romantic, and amusing. The Cowboy Soldier's Sons is a light-hearted, easy-read romance novel.
September 16, 2015
The Cowboy Soldier's Sons review
The Cowboy Soldier's Sons , a romantic suspense, is the eighth book in the Callahan Cowboys series written by author Tina Leonard.
The Cowboy Soldier's Sons , a romantic suspense, is the eighth book in the Callahan Cowboys series written by author Tina Leonard.
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Category: Heart & Home
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