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Callahan Cowboys #10
His Callahan Bride's Baby
"Marry Me, Taylor."
Those aren't the three little words Taylor Waters longs to hear from her crush, Falcon Chacon Callahan. The whole town knows the soldier-turned-rancher just needs a bride in order to inherit the coveted spread north of Rancho Diablo. Taylor wants more-even if Falcon is the hottest cowboy this side of the New Mexico border, which he proves one crazy, passionate night!
Family has always come first for Falcon, so when he finds out Taylor is pregnant with his baby, he declares a brand-new mission: to stand and fight for what's his. It will take maneuvering through some dangerous situations-and that legendary Callahan charm-to make Diablo's best girl fall in love with him. But to have his ranch at stake is one thing...what about his heart?
Those aren't the three little words Taylor Waters longs to hear from her crush, Falcon Chacon Callahan. The whole town knows the soldier-turned-rancher just needs a bride in order to inherit the coveted spread north of Rancho Diablo. Taylor wants more-even if Falcon is the hottest cowboy this side of the New Mexico border, which he proves one crazy, passionate night!
Family has always come first for Falcon, so when he finds out Taylor is pregnant with his baby, he declares a brand-new mission: to stand and fight for what's his. It will take maneuvering through some dangerous situations-and that legendary Callahan charm-to make Diablo's best girl fall in love with him. But to have his ranch at stake is one thing...what about his heart?
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2013
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Tina Leonard
175 books236 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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April 1, 2013
Good book. I liked both Falcon and Taylor though I must say they had a strange romance. Falcon has known Taylor for about a year, though they've never gone out. He is drawn to her and figures she'll do as the bride he needs to inherit the ranch. He proposes but is kindly refused. The ladies of the town feel that she can do better so he is told to leave her alone until Christmas and then see if he still feels the same way. He tries to work around the rules set down and manages to get Taylor alone at the ranch with him when they are attacked. Taylor helps fight them off but their night is pretty wrecked. He realizes he's going to have to play by the rules. There is another time when he comes to protect her and they end up making love and she gets pregnant. Now he is determined to get her to marry him but there are a lot of things that get in the way, not the least of which is her getting kidnapped. Falcon seems to do a lot of waffling. First he is going all out to get her to marry him. Then he backs off. When he finds out about the baby it's on again. The one thing he never does is talk about his feelings. When Taylor is kidnapped he finds it incredibly hard to follow his grandfather's advice and wait to rescue her. He begins to get an idea of his feelings but still never talks about them with Taylor. I did love the way that he became instantly in love with baby Emma and turned into Mr Overprotective. It was very sweet. I also liked seeing the way that it took an intervention from his family to see what he was doing.
Taylor had had a crush on Falcon for a long time. While she loved hearing the proposal he offered, it meant nothing without the love that needed to be there first. She was sure that if she spent enough time with him she would give in so she tried to avoid him when she could. When she and Falcon ended up having that one passionate night, she knew she had fallen but she was still holding out hope for love. While she was glad that he was happy about the baby, she didn't want that to be the reason they married so she still refused him. I wasn't really thrilled with the way she was going out with Benton even after she found out about the baby. It seemed a bit like manipulation to me. I was glad when she finally went to Falcon and they started talking about getting married. When she was kidnapped I liked the way she was able to keep her confidence up that she hadn't been abandoned when time went by and she wasn't rescued. She seemed to kind of withdraw from him a bit after Emma was born and he spent all his time with the baby, making her think that was all he really wanted. I loved her part in the confrontation at the end.
It will be interesting to see how this story continues and what happens with the uncle. I'm looking forward to seeing the other brothers as they meet their matches.
Taylor had had a crush on Falcon for a long time. While she loved hearing the proposal he offered, it meant nothing without the love that needed to be there first. She was sure that if she spent enough time with him she would give in so she tried to avoid him when she could. When she and Falcon ended up having that one passionate night, she knew she had fallen but she was still holding out hope for love. While she was glad that he was happy about the baby, she didn't want that to be the reason they married so she still refused him. I wasn't really thrilled with the way she was going out with Benton even after she found out about the baby. It seemed a bit like manipulation to me. I was glad when she finally went to Falcon and they started talking about getting married. When she was kidnapped I liked the way she was able to keep her confidence up that she hadn't been abandoned when time went by and she wasn't rescued. She seemed to kind of withdraw from him a bit after Emma was born and he spent all his time with the baby, making her think that was all he really wanted. I loved her part in the confrontation at the end.
It will be interesting to see how this story continues and what happens with the uncle. I'm looking forward to seeing the other brothers as they meet their matches.
April 15, 2013
His Callahan Bride's Baby by Tina Leonard is #10 in the Callahan Cowboys Series. I haven't read any of the others and was a bit confused about who was fighting for what. It wasn't until past the middle that I found out what was up with the Callahan parents and there was no answer to what the treasure of Rancho Diablo is. Although the reader does get a peek at where it's hidden.
The Callahan's uncle, a very mean character named Wolf, really wants information about the treasure? About the parents? I really wasn't sure. He has already kidnapped one woman in the last book�and may have been behind the shooting of one of the ranch hands. It did make me wonder, since they knew he was the kidnapper from the last book, just why he was out walking free to come after them again and again.
Falcon is smitten with Taylor, the town's favorite girl. His aunt has offered a chance to own the ranch to any of her family that is married and has a child. Therefore, the town knows that the Callahan's are trolling for spouses. When Falcon tenders a spur-of-the-moment proposal to Taylor in the first chapter, well, she doesn't seem to think that he's all that serious. Besides, she wants to marry for love. Her boss tells her to date around, and if she really likes Falcon, he can ask her again in December.
The local ladies then proceed to put out the word that the Town Princess is looking for a Prince...and the dates begin.� It's too bad that Taylor and Falcon have a one night stand that ends with her pregnant. Falcon wants that baby, but forgets to tell Taylor how he feels about her. Let the misunderstandings begin.
Quite often I can pick up a book in the middle or the end of a series and immediately be caught up in what's going on. Unfortunately this wasn't the case here. The information from past books came to me in dribs and drabs. This book appears to have been written more for the readers that have been along for the ride since book one.
The many layers of secrecy and the many characters didn't pull me into this world at all. Apparently this author didn't write this book for me. I do believe that the readers of the Callahan Cowboy series would enjoy having a visit with them.
Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin, for the opportunity to read this book.
The Callahan's uncle, a very mean character named Wolf, really wants information about the treasure? About the parents? I really wasn't sure. He has already kidnapped one woman in the last book�and may have been behind the shooting of one of the ranch hands. It did make me wonder, since they knew he was the kidnapper from the last book, just why he was out walking free to come after them again and again.
Falcon is smitten with Taylor, the town's favorite girl. His aunt has offered a chance to own the ranch to any of her family that is married and has a child. Therefore, the town knows that the Callahan's are trolling for spouses. When Falcon tenders a spur-of-the-moment proposal to Taylor in the first chapter, well, she doesn't seem to think that he's all that serious. Besides, she wants to marry for love. Her boss tells her to date around, and if she really likes Falcon, he can ask her again in December.
The local ladies then proceed to put out the word that the Town Princess is looking for a Prince...and the dates begin.� It's too bad that Taylor and Falcon have a one night stand that ends with her pregnant. Falcon wants that baby, but forgets to tell Taylor how he feels about her. Let the misunderstandings begin.
Quite often I can pick up a book in the middle or the end of a series and immediately be caught up in what's going on. Unfortunately this wasn't the case here. The information from past books came to me in dribs and drabs. This book appears to have been written more for the readers that have been along for the ride since book one.
The many layers of secrecy and the many characters didn't pull me into this world at all. Apparently this author didn't write this book for me. I do believe that the readers of the Callahan Cowboy series would enjoy having a visit with them.
Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin, for the opportunity to read this book.
April 7, 2013
This is book 10 in the Callahan Cowboy Series by Tina Leonard.
I like the series as a whole although it should be noted that this is NOT a stand alone book.
If you haven't read the other books in the series you will be lost as there is not a lot of summation of the first 9 books in this one. there is a lot of information that is "assumed" you know from the previous books in the series.
This book lagged behind the others for me. The storyline moved slow and there were many time frame jumps (one of them was 3-4 months). I didn't find a lot of chemistry between the characters. I continued to read the book simply because I had already invested my time and energy into the first 9 books before this one. I am hoping the next one is of the same caliber as the books prior to this one.
I like the series as a whole although it should be noted that this is NOT a stand alone book.
If you haven't read the other books in the series you will be lost as there is not a lot of summation of the first 9 books in this one. there is a lot of information that is "assumed" you know from the previous books in the series.
This book lagged behind the others for me. The storyline moved slow and there were many time frame jumps (one of them was 3-4 months). I didn't find a lot of chemistry between the characters. I continued to read the book simply because I had already invested my time and energy into the first 9 books before this one. I am hoping the next one is of the same caliber as the books prior to this one.
May 7, 2020
Too unrealistic and hard to follow at times.
February 27, 2013
4 STARS
Their are about 10 books in the Callahan Cowboys and I have now read three of them. So I have missed a lot of why they are fighting so much. Or the secrets they know. The one thing the Callahan's are fighting for family and to stop drug dealers from using their land to cross through. They have a big family. They have served in the milatary.
Falcon asks the waitress Taylor to marry him after he was served the last beer before closing. The owner says she would be marrying down. It would not be a smart move for her. She makes a deal that she will set Taylor up with all the dates she can and if she chooses Falcon then it is her choice.
Falcon agrees to let the town throw guys at Taylor. Then he talks her into a late night date with him to go ghost hunting. While they walking out on the ranch Falcon disappears. Taylor picks up the flash light thinking that Falcon is going to jump out of nowhere to scare her, or he fell off a cliff or someone took him. She then hears fighting and runs back to the truck for the rifle and loads it. She finds Falcon fighting a big guy, another guy is waiting to hit him and two women. She fires the rifle hitting the waiting guy in the toe and breaks up the fight. Great first date.
Another time Taylor goes to the ranch and some other guy is shot on the ranch. Taylor and Falcon have a hard time dating because different guys,kidnapping,town setting up blind dates. Just one thing after another everytime it looks like things are starting to workout something else happens.
I like how Falcon reacts to the idea he will be a father to a little girl. Also how protective of his little girl he is. I wish that I could see more of Falcon and Taylor growing closer instead of jumping from one situation to another. The best part of the book I think is Falcon attitude with his daughter.
I wish all the Callahan Stories were together in one volume so I would remember better the different storylines.
I was given this ebook to read and asked to give honest review of it by Netgalley.
Publisher: Harlequin (April 2, 2013) 224 pages ISBN-10: 0373754493
Discription below taken off of Amazon
"Marry Me, Taylor."
Those aren't the three little words Taylor Waters longs to hear from her crush, Falcon Chacon Callahan. The whole town knows the soldier-turned-rancher just needs a bride in order to inherit the coveted spread north of Rancho Diablo. Taylor wants more—even if Falcon is the hottest cowboy this side of the New Mexico border, which he proves one crazy, passionate night!
Family has always come first for Falcon, so when he finds out Taylor is pregnant with his baby, he declares a brand-new mission: to stand and fight for what's his. It will take maneuvering through some dangerous situations—and that legendary Callahan charm—to make Diablo's best girl fall in love with him. But to have his ranch at stake is one thing…what about his heart?
Their are about 10 books in the Callahan Cowboys and I have now read three of them. So I have missed a lot of why they are fighting so much. Or the secrets they know. The one thing the Callahan's are fighting for family and to stop drug dealers from using their land to cross through. They have a big family. They have served in the milatary.
Falcon asks the waitress Taylor to marry him after he was served the last beer before closing. The owner says she would be marrying down. It would not be a smart move for her. She makes a deal that she will set Taylor up with all the dates she can and if she chooses Falcon then it is her choice.
Falcon agrees to let the town throw guys at Taylor. Then he talks her into a late night date with him to go ghost hunting. While they walking out on the ranch Falcon disappears. Taylor picks up the flash light thinking that Falcon is going to jump out of nowhere to scare her, or he fell off a cliff or someone took him. She then hears fighting and runs back to the truck for the rifle and loads it. She finds Falcon fighting a big guy, another guy is waiting to hit him and two women. She fires the rifle hitting the waiting guy in the toe and breaks up the fight. Great first date.
Another time Taylor goes to the ranch and some other guy is shot on the ranch. Taylor and Falcon have a hard time dating because different guys,kidnapping,town setting up blind dates. Just one thing after another everytime it looks like things are starting to workout something else happens.
I like how Falcon reacts to the idea he will be a father to a little girl. Also how protective of his little girl he is. I wish that I could see more of Falcon and Taylor growing closer instead of jumping from one situation to another. The best part of the book I think is Falcon attitude with his daughter.
I wish all the Callahan Stories were together in one volume so I would remember better the different storylines.
I was given this ebook to read and asked to give honest review of it by Netgalley.
Publisher: Harlequin (April 2, 2013) 224 pages ISBN-10: 0373754493
Discription below taken off of Amazon
"Marry Me, Taylor."
Those aren't the three little words Taylor Waters longs to hear from her crush, Falcon Chacon Callahan. The whole town knows the soldier-turned-rancher just needs a bride in order to inherit the coveted spread north of Rancho Diablo. Taylor wants more—even if Falcon is the hottest cowboy this side of the New Mexico border, which he proves one crazy, passionate night!
Family has always come first for Falcon, so when he finds out Taylor is pregnant with his baby, he declares a brand-new mission: to stand and fight for what's his. It will take maneuvering through some dangerous situations—and that legendary Callahan charm—to make Diablo's best girl fall in love with him. But to have his ranch at stake is one thing…what about his heart?
March 24, 2016
I had a hard time to get into this story, but this series is a good one. I love when a romance has a baby in the middle. Its fun to watch a couple try to handle the affair for the good of the baby and of course the also discover they usually have more in common than just a kid.
I’ve read a book from this series before, but I had no idea the author had already released other three or four after the one I read. Wow, so many books, but now I’ll dive into them all. Because this series is also about cowboys and they are the best ones to fall in love.
This book was about Taylor and Falcon trying a relationship because he jumped the bullet and asked her to marry him without even a date. He liked her and thought this was a good reason for a marriage, but she followed a friend advice and decided to date a few very successful guys just to be sure of the right thing to do, but in the middle of all the dating they had a night together and a baby was created.
But things were not over yet and she was kidnapped by his uncle, there’s a trouble with some stories about his parents and Taylor was attacked before Falcon could do a thing, but months went by and he decided to handle things on his own and the rescue was a bit too easy for my taste but I liked how things finally managed to find a HEA.
This was not my favorite story, but I liked the relationship, I just didn’t like the kidnapping and the time, plus the waiting was way off for me. I liked Falcon and that part was really good.
I’ve read a book from this series before, but I had no idea the author had already released other three or four after the one I read. Wow, so many books, but now I’ll dive into them all. Because this series is also about cowboys and they are the best ones to fall in love.
This book was about Taylor and Falcon trying a relationship because he jumped the bullet and asked her to marry him without even a date. He liked her and thought this was a good reason for a marriage, but she followed a friend advice and decided to date a few very successful guys just to be sure of the right thing to do, but in the middle of all the dating they had a night together and a baby was created.
But things were not over yet and she was kidnapped by his uncle, there’s a trouble with some stories about his parents and Taylor was attacked before Falcon could do a thing, but months went by and he decided to handle things on his own and the rescue was a bit too easy for my taste but I liked how things finally managed to find a HEA.
This was not my favorite story, but I liked the relationship, I just didn’t like the kidnapping and the time, plus the waiting was way off for me. I liked Falcon and that part was really good.
May 31, 2013
This book tells the story of Falcon, proposed to Taylor, an unexpected move by him. They have known each other but have not dated. The reason for Falcon in proposing to her is for him to get his inheritance. But his proposal was gently refused by Taylor and the ladies in town have asked him to leave Taylor alone until Christmas for her to consider other suitors and him to consider his feeling for her. Falcon agrees to the request but he never give up on his proposal and he tries to spent time with Taylor. As time passes, both Falcon and Taylor found themselves attracted to each other. As a result of a night spent together, Taylor is pregnant with his child. But just before Taylor tells him the news, Falcon told her that he is retracting his proposal. Taylor agreed to his request and has instead accepted another man’s proposal. Being a Callahan, he will not let someone to claim on his child and is determine to win her back.
This is the 10th installation book in the Callahan series and seems to tie to the earlier books. I have not read the earlier book and I found that it is hard for me to understand and relate it to the current story epecially towards the ending of the book where the past was mentioned quite a few times. Putting aside the circumstance of the book being part of a series, I really like Falcon and Taylor and their story.
This is the 10th installation book in the Callahan series and seems to tie to the earlier books. I have not read the earlier book and I found that it is hard for me to understand and relate it to the current story epecially towards the ending of the book where the past was mentioned quite a few times. Putting aside the circumstance of the book being part of a series, I really like Falcon and Taylor and their story.
April 11, 2013
Falcon asks Taylor to Marry him. She wants to but she has to guard her heart so she don't get hurt. For a couple of months she goes on blind dates to see if there is a better man, but then she is pregnant. She goes to tell Falcon but before she does he reneges on his proposal, Taylor tells him she is having a baby and goes on a vacation with her mother. Only to have Falcon follow lol so he can persuade Taylor to marriage for the baby.
They try work things out with them but then trouble comes. And it is months before they finally get things settled, well for a little while. :)
I absolutely love the HOT Callahan Cowboys also their Aunt Fiona man what a riot she is. I can't wait for the rest of the sibling's books, especially Dante and Tighe that are up next, woohoo can't wait. Tina Leonard is an awesome author.
They try work things out with them but then trouble comes. And it is months before they finally get things settled, well for a little while. :)
I absolutely love the HOT Callahan Cowboys also their Aunt Fiona man what a riot she is. I can't wait for the rest of the sibling's books, especially Dante and Tighe that are up next, woohoo can't wait. Tina Leonard is an awesome author.
April 18, 2013
I thought that this was an alright book, I probably would have liked it more if I had read more of the other 10 books in this Callahan Cowboy series. At times I just felt like there was more to the dialog that what was said, that it was referring to things in the past books. Other than that Taylor and Falcon are likable characters, both have good qualities that the other does not immediately see. So seeing them get to know each other after Falcon blurts out his marriage proposal made for an interesting read. If you have read at least some of the earlier books in this series, then I am sure that you will find a lot more enjoyment out of this book. Otherwise you will probably be like me and enjoy the story but still feel like something is missing.
This book was provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley. The rating, review, and all opinions are my own
This book was provided to me by the publisher via NetGalley. The rating, review, and all opinions are my own
May 15, 2013
Disclosure: This ebook was provided to me free of charge through NetGalley for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.
Really interesting tale that had my attention the whole time. The pace was wonderful and the characters engaging. Great dynamic in the relationship that made it very believable. Beautiful storytelling that entertained the whole time!
It had really great flow and did the job of making me think at times. I love a book that taps into my emotions. I am a real sucker for a sexy romance!! I laugh, I cry and I wish the hero were real so he could be mine! LOL
I would love to see more from this author! Definitely one to watch in the future.
Really interesting tale that had my attention the whole time. The pace was wonderful and the characters engaging. Great dynamic in the relationship that made it very believable. Beautiful storytelling that entertained the whole time!
It had really great flow and did the job of making me think at times. I love a book that taps into my emotions. I am a real sucker for a sexy romance!! I laugh, I cry and I wish the hero were real so he could be mine! LOL
I would love to see more from this author! Definitely one to watch in the future.
July 14, 2013
This was apparently number ten in a series about the Callahan's and I did struggle a little because of the back-story that was only hinted at.
The story of Falcon and Taylor was a little drawn out and I wasn't expecting all the suspense elements of the story. All the back and forth and indecision by these two got a little tired by the end.
On the whole it was a sweet story and well written but I didn't really engage all that well with the hero and heroine and the cast of thousands was distracting.
It would probably have been much better if I'd read the full series so I knew who everyone was before they showed up.
If you enjoy a long series with a bit of suspense and a lot of cowboys and some interfering townsfolk this could be a good choice so long as you start at the beginning.
The story of Falcon and Taylor was a little drawn out and I wasn't expecting all the suspense elements of the story. All the back and forth and indecision by these two got a little tired by the end.
On the whole it was a sweet story and well written but I didn't really engage all that well with the hero and heroine and the cast of thousands was distracting.
It would probably have been much better if I'd read the full series so I knew who everyone was before they showed up.
If you enjoy a long series with a bit of suspense and a lot of cowboys and some interfering townsfolk this could be a good choice so long as you start at the beginning.
April 20, 2013
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In the case of His Callahan Bride’s Baby by Tina Leonard, the time seemed to stretch forever (in reality it was about 2 hours), and I don’t think I really understood much of the story. To be fair, this is book ten of the Callahan Cowboys series in the American Romance line. However, I think …Read More
In the case of His Callahan Bride’s Baby by Tina Leonard, the time seemed to stretch forever (in reality it was about 2 hours), and I don’t think I really understood much of the story. To be fair, this is book ten of the Callahan Cowboys series in the American Romance line. However, I think …Read More
January 23, 2017
Falcon and Taylor
I enjoyed reading their story. How they went to Vegas to get married. Then Taylor gets kidnapped. When they go to Montana to bring her home, it's not long before her water has broke
I enjoyed reading their story. How they went to Vegas to get married. Then Taylor gets kidnapped. When they go to Montana to bring her home, it's not long before her water has broke
April 6, 2013
A great story in Tina Leonard style. Am enjoying these Callahan cousins.
July 27, 2013
Love this series
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May 29, 2013
This books is great! Tina Leonard has done it again! :)
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