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Callahan Cowboys #11
Branded by a Callahan
Settle Down, Cowboy!
Marriage isn't in Dante Callahan's short-term plans. But Ana St. John is! After the gorgeous nanny bodyguard and woman of his fantasies turns the tables and seduces him, Dante is suddenly corralling his inner wild man. Now Ana is having his baby…and refusing to say "I do!"
There's no denying Ana's powerful feelings for Dante. But is the footloose rancher and the hottest cowboy in New Mexico ready to hang up his spurs for married life? According to the legend of the magic wedding dress, he's not.
Dante's not one to fool with family lore. But he's got to provide a major Cinderella moment to win over his prospective bride. He may be crazy for pulling out all the stops to get Ana to marry him but that's part of the fun of being a Callahan!
Marriage isn't in Dante Callahan's short-term plans. But Ana St. John is! After the gorgeous nanny bodyguard and woman of his fantasies turns the tables and seduces him, Dante is suddenly corralling his inner wild man. Now Ana is having his baby…and refusing to say "I do!"
There's no denying Ana's powerful feelings for Dante. But is the footloose rancher and the hottest cowboy in New Mexico ready to hang up his spurs for married life? According to the legend of the magic wedding dress, he's not.
Dante's not one to fool with family lore. But he's got to provide a major Cinderella moment to win over his prospective bride. He may be crazy for pulling out all the stops to get Ana to marry him but that's part of the fun of being a Callahan!
219 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 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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February 1, 2019
DNF on page 19.
Beyond stupid. Just a really dumb book.
Beyond stupid. Just a really dumb book.
July 2, 2013
Good book. Dante and his twin have been off doing the rodeo circuit, trying to forget their romantic woes. When Dante realizes that it isn't helping he decides to head home and try again to win Ana's affections. Marriage hasn't been in his plans but she sure is making him think in more permanent terms. Ana has been attracted to Dante since she met him, but as a children's bodyguard hired by his family she doesn't want to mix business with pleasure. Plus, she doesn't think he's ready to give up his footloose ways.
Dante is probably the most emotional of the siblings. He doesn't seem to have any trouble saying sweet things and doing nice things for the people he cares about. When she makes it plain that she wants him to make a baby with her he starts thinking that maybe there's more to his feelings for her than just attraction. But it seems that no matter what he does, something always interferes with his plans - interruptions by family, kidnapping by the bad guys, their own doubts. When he finds out she's pregnant he figures that's the perfect way to convince her and is surprised when she turns him down flat. He isn't one to believe in magic but even he is spooked when the magic wedding dress seems to indicate he isn't the one for her and then disappears right before his eyes. Now he has to figure out a way to convince Ana that he's serious. I really love Dante's sweetness. He really did have a great way of taking care of Fiona and he was great with all the little kids. His ego takes a bit of a hit when dealing with Ana and the fact that, as a bodyguard, she is well able to take care of herself and doesn't need his protection. He has to overcome his protective instincts and accept her need for independence in order to win her.
Ana has had strong feelings for Dante for months, but doesn't trust that he's ready for anything serious. But he does have all the qualities she's looking for in a father for the baby she wants. When she tries on the magic wedding dress she doesn't see him in the mirror and the dress transforms into something else, convincing her that Dante is all wrong for her. After a fantastic night together she heads home to decide what to do. When she discovers she's pregnant she knows she has to tell him, but keeps putting it off. I liked Ana's strength and independence. She is a very good bodyguard and has no plans to stop doing it. That independence tends to get in the way of her relationship with Dante. Her doubts about the possibility of a future with him mess with the magic of the dress. It will take both of them to be willing to take a risk in order for the dress to do its thing. I did enjoy seeing her stand up to him when she felt like he was forgetting her capabilities.
Dante is probably the most emotional of the siblings. He doesn't seem to have any trouble saying sweet things and doing nice things for the people he cares about. When she makes it plain that she wants him to make a baby with her he starts thinking that maybe there's more to his feelings for her than just attraction. But it seems that no matter what he does, something always interferes with his plans - interruptions by family, kidnapping by the bad guys, their own doubts. When he finds out she's pregnant he figures that's the perfect way to convince her and is surprised when she turns him down flat. He isn't one to believe in magic but even he is spooked when the magic wedding dress seems to indicate he isn't the one for her and then disappears right before his eyes. Now he has to figure out a way to convince Ana that he's serious. I really love Dante's sweetness. He really did have a great way of taking care of Fiona and he was great with all the little kids. His ego takes a bit of a hit when dealing with Ana and the fact that, as a bodyguard, she is well able to take care of herself and doesn't need his protection. He has to overcome his protective instincts and accept her need for independence in order to win her.
Ana has had strong feelings for Dante for months, but doesn't trust that he's ready for anything serious. But he does have all the qualities she's looking for in a father for the baby she wants. When she tries on the magic wedding dress she doesn't see him in the mirror and the dress transforms into something else, convincing her that Dante is all wrong for her. After a fantastic night together she heads home to decide what to do. When she discovers she's pregnant she knows she has to tell him, but keeps putting it off. I liked Ana's strength and independence. She is a very good bodyguard and has no plans to stop doing it. That independence tends to get in the way of her relationship with Dante. Her doubts about the possibility of a future with him mess with the magic of the dress. It will take both of them to be willing to take a risk in order for the dress to do its thing. I did enjoy seeing her stand up to him when she felt like he was forgetting her capabilities.
June 25, 2013
In Branded by a Callahan by Tina Leonard, Dante Callahan does not have ‘marriage’ anywhere in his near-future plans. But no matter how long he has been in the rodeo running from his attraction to Ana, he can’t run anymore. He has to return to the family and continue supporting and helping them in their mission to keep the family together and safe from the threat that follows them.
Ana St. John has been attracted to Dante since the first time she met him, but she cannot act on it. She may not be directly employed by him, but she is nanny and bodyguard to his nephews and technically employed by his family. Read More...
Ana St. John has been attracted to Dante since the first time she met him, but she cannot act on it. She may not be directly employed by him, but she is nanny and bodyguard to his nephews and technically employed by his family. Read More...
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December 29, 2014"The Callahan saga continues with plenty of humor and heart, as Dante Callahan finds a passel of trouble when he tries to romance his lady-love with the magic working against him." RT Book Reviews, rated 4 stars
Miniseries: Callahan Cowboys
Category: Home and Family
I just finished reading this one and I loved it. Fans will love how Aunt Fiona's plans to raise funds for the new school roof with "Win a Cowboy for Christmas" charity raffle. She'll do anything to get her nephews hitched! In between laughing, readers get suspense with more trouble happening on the ranch from the cartel and their black sheep uncle. ~ Kim S., Harlequin Books ambassador
Miniseries: Callahan Cowboys
Category: Home and Family
I just finished reading this one and I loved it. Fans will love how Aunt Fiona's plans to raise funds for the new school roof with "Win a Cowboy for Christmas" charity raffle. She'll do anything to get her nephews hitched! In between laughing, readers get suspense with more trouble happening on the ranch from the cartel and their black sheep uncle. ~ Kim S., Harlequin Books ambassador
August 2, 2025
Tina Leonard delivers another charming, family-filled romance in the Callahan clan saga. Branded by Callahan is about loyalty, legacy, and letting love in—whether you're ready or not. The hero is all cowboy grit and honor, while the heroine brings strength, sass, and a few secrets of her own.
Expect meddling relatives, romantic tension, and the kind of warm-and-witty storytelling that makes Callahan Country feel like home.
Expect meddling relatives, romantic tension, and the kind of warm-and-witty storytelling that makes Callahan Country feel like home.
August 21, 2013
Branded by a Callahan is the 11th book in the Callahan Cowboys series by Tina Leonard, and it was another great book. I absolutely love the wild, crazy, in-love-try-to-deny-it cowboys. The Callahans are as always a riot.
Dante Callahan has his sights on Ana St. John, he tamed his wild ways for Ana. She is the woman of his dreams and in love with her, but of course he won't come out and confess that to her hes too stubborn, and he doesn't think Ana wants him.
Ana St. John has powerful feelings for Dante but once she puts on the magic wedding dress, she is convinced they are not meant to be even though she loves him.
But when she ends up pregnant with Dante's baby, Dante is going to give Ana a major Cinderella moment to win her over not just because of the baby but because he is head over heels in love with her.
Branded by a Callahan was fun, crazy, wild, adventurous, mysterious, action filled, romantic, hilarious, passionate and of course Aunt Fiona is a riot along with all the Callahans.
I can't not wait for the rest in this series. I'm excited to see what else we find out about the mystery surrounding the family and what else happens to them.
Dante Callahan has his sights on Ana St. John, he tamed his wild ways for Ana. She is the woman of his dreams and in love with her, but of course he won't come out and confess that to her hes too stubborn, and he doesn't think Ana wants him.
Ana St. John has powerful feelings for Dante but once she puts on the magic wedding dress, she is convinced they are not meant to be even though she loves him.
But when she ends up pregnant with Dante's baby, Dante is going to give Ana a major Cinderella moment to win her over not just because of the baby but because he is head over heels in love with her.
Branded by a Callahan was fun, crazy, wild, adventurous, mysterious, action filled, romantic, hilarious, passionate and of course Aunt Fiona is a riot along with all the Callahans.
I can't not wait for the rest in this series. I'm excited to see what else we find out about the mystery surrounding the family and what else happens to them.
April 27, 2013
Dante's been a favorite of mine since the Callahan cousin's came to Diablo. He's got a sense of humor, he's tough, and sensitive all at the same time. And he's happy to finally get Ana to look at him.
"Listen, I don't know so much about ladies and dresses, but it seems like since prehistoric times when humans put on fig leaves, the lady wants hers to be the prettiest in the forest." Dante Callahan
"Listen, I don't know so much about ladies and dresses, but it seems like since prehistoric times when humans put on fig leaves, the lady wants hers to be the prettiest in the forest." Dante Callahan
July 27, 2013
Another great Callahan story by Tina Leonard! I couldn't put it down and I didn't want the story to end!
March 9, 2014
it was easy to get lost not knowing the other stories and I have no desire to go back and read the others.
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