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O'Brien Family #3
The Stormy Warrior
A spunky personal chef. A brooding ex-Navy SEAL. An unexpected love that will rock them to the core.Free-spirited Tess Eisenhart wasn’t looking for love when she went to Hawaii for her sister's wedding. Everything changed the instant she met Caden O’Brien, her future brother-in-law’s brother.A former Navy SEAL, Caden is a tough-guy who seems oblivious to Tess’s charms. When their paths keep crossing, Tess suspects that Caden may be more interested in her than he lets on.When a lapse in judgment strands Tess and her young nephew on a small, remote island, Caden comes to their rescue. Sizzling sparks kindle to a raging fire as Tess and Caden embark on a new relationship. However, Tess soon learns unsettling details about Caden’s past that may prevent him from making a commitment.An unexpected tragedy throws Tess into the center of a dangerous game of deceit with a powerful, ruthless man who wants Tess for himself.Will Caden and Tess’s love be able to withstand the wounds of the past, or will everything they hold dear crumble in the face of misunderstanding and deception?Enjoy all of Jennifer's Navy SEAL Romances. Here's the The Reckless WarriorThe Diehard WarriorThe Stormy WarriorDon’t miss the rest of the O’Brien Family The Impossible Texas Titan Romance – Chas O’BrienThe Twelfth Hour Georgia Patriots Romance – McKenna O’BrienThe Stormy Navy SEAL Romance – Caden O’Brien & Tess EisenhartHer Christmas Wedding Fake Fiancé - Colin O'BrienOne Singing Bachelorette - Asher O'Brien
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2019
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About the author
Jennifer Youngblood
180 books786 followersJennifer loves reading and writing clean romance. She believes that happily ever after is not just for stories. Jennifer enjoys interior design, rollerblading, clogging, jogging, and chocolate. In Jennifer’s opinion there are few ills that can’t be solved with a warm brownie and scoop of vanilla-bean ice cream.
Jennifer grew up in rural Alabama and loved living in a town where “everybody knows everybody.” Her love for writing began as a young teenager when she wrote stories for her high school English teacher to critique.
Jennifer has a BA in English and Social Sciences from Brigham Young University Hawaii where she served as Miss BYU Hawaii. Before becoming an author, she worked as the owner and editor of a monthly newspaper named The Senior Times.
She now lives in the Rocky Mountains with her family and spends her time writing and doing all of the wonderful things that make up the life of a busy wife and mother.
Jennifer grew up in rural Alabama and loved living in a town where “everybody knows everybody.” Her love for writing began as a young teenager when she wrote stories for her high school English teacher to critique.
Jennifer has a BA in English and Social Sciences from Brigham Young University Hawaii where she served as Miss BYU Hawaii. Before becoming an author, she worked as the owner and editor of a monthly newspaper named The Senior Times.
She now lives in the Rocky Mountains with her family and spends her time writing and doing all of the wonderful things that make up the life of a busy wife and mother.
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May 12, 2019
Slow
Am into more action. Not so much of the fluff. Nice enough characters ok story line. Good for someone into tamer reading
Am into more action. Not so much of the fluff. Nice enough characters ok story line. Good for someone into tamer reading
October 16, 2021
Tess and Caden
Tess is in beautiful Hawaii where her older sister Ryleigh is going to marry Chas. His brother Caden is one of his best men and Tess can't keep her eyes off him! What's not to like, he's an ex-seal. The day after the wedding Tess is on the beach with Noah, Ryleigh's son, they are staying in Hawaii for another week for a vacation along with the huge O'Brien family, when who should come and sit down next to them but the man of Tess's dreams, Caden. When Noah wants to go in the water, she announces that is where they are going, but, instead of going with them some clown says he'll go with them. The clowns name is Axel and he claims to also be a SEAL, no way does she believe that! Well thankfully Caden finally comes to his senses a few days later and asks her out for dinner, as they are leaving the restaurant, he receives a phone call and she tells him she will meet him at the car. Only she thinks it's Caden whose come up behind her only to find Axel and two of his friends! When he tries to force himself on her she is thankful that she keeps her wit's and gets Caden's attention and he takes out all three of them! Every time it seems she gets in trouble or needs help, Caden is there for her. What will she do when she goes home? Caden and Tess start a long distance correspondence, texting, calling and even setting up a video call! Only now she has another problem, one of her clients Julie Baldwin the senators wife is depending on her to do more than be a personal chef! She expects her to pick up her daughter Mia from school on the days she cooks. Now Reginald is making a pass at her, unbelievable! What will she do? What happens next will surprise and confirm what she believes! What is it? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Jennifer Youngblood!
Tess is in beautiful Hawaii where her older sister Ryleigh is going to marry Chas. His brother Caden is one of his best men and Tess can't keep her eyes off him! What's not to like, he's an ex-seal. The day after the wedding Tess is on the beach with Noah, Ryleigh's son, they are staying in Hawaii for another week for a vacation along with the huge O'Brien family, when who should come and sit down next to them but the man of Tess's dreams, Caden. When Noah wants to go in the water, she announces that is where they are going, but, instead of going with them some clown says he'll go with them. The clowns name is Axel and he claims to also be a SEAL, no way does she believe that! Well thankfully Caden finally comes to his senses a few days later and asks her out for dinner, as they are leaving the restaurant, he receives a phone call and she tells him she will meet him at the car. Only she thinks it's Caden whose come up behind her only to find Axel and two of his friends! When he tries to force himself on her she is thankful that she keeps her wit's and gets Caden's attention and he takes out all three of them! Every time it seems she gets in trouble or needs help, Caden is there for her. What will she do when she goes home? Caden and Tess start a long distance correspondence, texting, calling and even setting up a video call! Only now she has another problem, one of her clients Julie Baldwin the senators wife is depending on her to do more than be a personal chef! She expects her to pick up her daughter Mia from school on the days she cooks. Now Reginald is making a pass at her, unbelievable! What will she do? What happens next will surprise and confirm what she believes! What is it? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Jennifer Youngblood!
May 9, 2019
The Stormy Warrior: Jennifer’s Navy SEAL Romance: O’Brien Family Romance is by Jennifer Youngblood. This is a very exciting book as it is a suspense, murder mystery, and romance all rolled up into one. This one definitely has a lot of suspense in it.
Tess and her sister Ryleigh own a business together. They were both chefs and did the catering for dinners and receptions as well as acted as private chefs for others. They were pleased when they got the business to provide healthy dinners for Senator Baldwin, his wife Julie and daughter Mia. In addition to cooking several meals at a time, Tess found herself providing babysitting services for their daughter Mia as well. Tess was not pleased with this latter task and had told Julie it would have to stop. Julie even called Tess while she was in Hawaii at Ryleigh’s wedding.
Tess met up with Caden O’Brien at her sister’s wedding to his brother. She really liked him but Ryleigh had warned her off him because he had something bad take place in his life. Tess, however, persevered and spent much of the week following the wedding with Caden and Ryleigh’s son, Noah, on vacation in Hawaii. It was a whirlwind romance and they decided to keep it going although it would have to be long distance due to his job.
Once home, Tess took up her cooking duties once more. While at the Baldwin’s, Reginald came home while Tess was there but Julie wasn’t. She felt uncomfortable around him and vowed not to be alone with him. On her way home, she came upon a wreck, it was Julie!
The book was wonderfully masterful. It certainly kept you on your toes.
Tess and her sister Ryleigh own a business together. They were both chefs and did the catering for dinners and receptions as well as acted as private chefs for others. They were pleased when they got the business to provide healthy dinners for Senator Baldwin, his wife Julie and daughter Mia. In addition to cooking several meals at a time, Tess found herself providing babysitting services for their daughter Mia as well. Tess was not pleased with this latter task and had told Julie it would have to stop. Julie even called Tess while she was in Hawaii at Ryleigh’s wedding.
Tess met up with Caden O’Brien at her sister’s wedding to his brother. She really liked him but Ryleigh had warned her off him because he had something bad take place in his life. Tess, however, persevered and spent much of the week following the wedding with Caden and Ryleigh’s son, Noah, on vacation in Hawaii. It was a whirlwind romance and they decided to keep it going although it would have to be long distance due to his job.
Once home, Tess took up her cooking duties once more. While at the Baldwin’s, Reginald came home while Tess was there but Julie wasn’t. She felt uncomfortable around him and vowed not to be alone with him. On her way home, she came upon a wreck, it was Julie!
The book was wonderfully masterful. It certainly kept you on your toes.
April 6, 2022
My review today is on the romantic suspense, Stormy Warrior. This is book four in the series, Navy SEAL Romances. This is the last book in the series. I have enjoyed it tremendously. This book is well-written, action-packed, and full of intrigue. I know you are going to love it.
Tess Eisenhart went to Hawaii to attend her sister's wedding. Tess is a personal chef. When she met her now brother-in-law she was his champion. She had even asked her sister if he had a brother. Who knew he would have a brother that looked just like Chas. Now he is her whole world but he seems unaffected by her charms.
Ex-Navy SEAL Caden O'Brien seems to have no interest in Tess but he can't keep his eyes off of her. He follows her around and ends up rescuing her and her nephew. Can he get over his past? Can he protect her when she gets into a situation that is over her head?
An exciting journey for these two. God has a plan for these two broken souls, a good plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A plan for peace and not for destruction; even in this time of war, political unrest, and chaos. Give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life around.
Tess Eisenhart went to Hawaii to attend her sister's wedding. Tess is a personal chef. When she met her now brother-in-law she was his champion. She had even asked her sister if he had a brother. Who knew he would have a brother that looked just like Chas. Now he is her whole world but he seems unaffected by her charms.
Ex-Navy SEAL Caden O'Brien seems to have no interest in Tess but he can't keep his eyes off of her. He follows her around and ends up rescuing her and her nephew. Can he get over his past? Can he protect her when she gets into a situation that is over her head?
An exciting journey for these two. God has a plan for these two broken souls, a good plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A plan for peace and not for destruction; even in this time of war, political unrest, and chaos. Give Him your heart and watch Him turn your life around.
April 30, 2019
VERY ENTERTAINING DRAMA
Another great character has been added to the O'Brien family. Caden is broody, mysterious and an intense individual who just happens to be partnered with his future sister in law. After the wedding Caden and Tess agree to see if their relationship and feelings develop further. Then their emotional feelings are put to the biggest test when Tess finds herself at the scene of a murder.
Another great character has been added to the O'Brien family. Caden is broody, mysterious and an intense individual who just happens to be partnered with his future sister in law. After the wedding Caden and Tess agree to see if their relationship and feelings develop further. Then their emotional feelings are put to the biggest test when Tess finds herself at the scene of a murder.
December 17, 2019
The Stormy Warrior
Great book of love and intrigue. The fact that Caden was an ex seal and a great guy meant that Tess when she first met him really liked what she had seen. This was a good book to read and get a chance on reading how love happens and how murder can intrude in ones life. This was a free read and another great one by Jennifer. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
Great book of love and intrigue. The fact that Caden was an ex seal and a great guy meant that Tess when she first met him really liked what she had seen. This was a good book to read and get a chance on reading how love happens and how murder can intrude in ones life. This was a free read and another great one by Jennifer. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
June 25, 2023
Absence makes the heart grow fonder!
This is an entertaining story. Lots of neat characters to grab your attention on the beautiful island of Hawaii where the main character's sister is getting married. After a wonderful stay in paradise where a compelling romance blooms it's time to return home. Theis is when the suspense with a few twists begins and the retired Navy seal comes to the rescue. I enjoyed this book and think others will as well.
This is an entertaining story. Lots of neat characters to grab your attention on the beautiful island of Hawaii where the main character's sister is getting married. After a wonderful stay in paradise where a compelling romance blooms it's time to return home. Theis is when the suspense with a few twists begins and the retired Navy seal comes to the rescue. I enjoyed this book and think others will as well.
July 31, 2022
Tess Eisenhart, a personal chef meets former Navy SEAL Caden O’Brian at her sister’s wedding. While still in Hawaii, they form a friendship. Once they return to their respective jobs, they don’t see each other often, but when Tess is in trouble, Caden comes to her rescue. A great story with romance and suspense. I’d recommend reading it and the rest of the books in the series.
June 25, 2024
Caden and Tess
Tess’ sister had just married Caden’s brother. It is a very small world after all, but there was a lot of drama with the family that Tess was taking care of their daughter Mia. Long story short. You need to read this book now. Did not put down until I completed it.
Tess’ sister had just married Caden’s brother. It is a very small world after all, but there was a lot of drama with the family that Tess was taking care of their daughter Mia. Long story short. You need to read this book now. Did not put down until I completed it.
June 21, 2025
Storm Warrior was great…
Guilt is a hefty personality crusher. One can obsess over the could have and should haves. But introduce a spunky, sassy, classy beauty and the doubts disintegrate; or do they return in spades, given the wrong set of circumstances…. Very enjoyable, just the correct amount of sparks, fireworks and danger.
Guilt is a hefty personality crusher. One can obsess over the could have and should haves. But introduce a spunky, sassy, classy beauty and the doubts disintegrate; or do they return in spades, given the wrong set of circumstances…. Very enjoyable, just the correct amount of sparks, fireworks and danger.
November 4, 2025
Infidelity and murder
I purchased a copy of The Stormy Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood and this review was given freely. A story of infidelity and murder is intertwined with the rocky romance of A conscientious personal chef and her sister's Leary new brother in law. 18+ for violence.
I purchased a copy of The Stormy Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood and this review was given freely. A story of infidelity and murder is intertwined with the rocky romance of A conscientious personal chef and her sister's Leary new brother in law. 18+ for violence.
April 24, 2019
Caden was her perfect match
Swoon! Brooding, stormy Caden and feisty, outspoken Tess, what a pair. This book has intrigue, stormyness, and plenty of romance. It’s a perfect mix of what makes a great story. I love that Caden is “Tess’s own brand of perfect”.
Swoon! Brooding, stormy Caden and feisty, outspoken Tess, what a pair. This book has intrigue, stormyness, and plenty of romance. It’s a perfect mix of what makes a great story. I love that Caden is “Tess’s own brand of perfect”.
May 13, 2019
Sunshine or clouds
A really enjoyable romantic suspense adventure! Caden and Tess fall hard fast for one another but circumstances keep bringing danger and doubts to their lives. I couldn't put it down!
A really enjoyable romantic suspense adventure! Caden and Tess fall hard fast for one another but circumstances keep bringing danger and doubts to their lives. I couldn't put it down!
May 29, 2019
Good read!
Loved it! Clean and romantic! I would recommend this book to everyone! Kept you interested throughout entire story. I really like it when I find n author that Adam wrote a good book and keep it clean!
Loved it! Clean and romantic! I would recommend this book to everyone! Kept you interested throughout entire story. I really like it when I find n author that Adam wrote a good book and keep it clean!
June 16, 2019
Great story
I really enjoyed this clean romance. Caden is a great guy who needs someone to truly love him. Tess enjoys the dating scene, that is until she and Caden finally got the chance to get to know each other. This is a great book!
I really enjoyed this clean romance. Caden is a great guy who needs someone to truly love him. Tess enjoys the dating scene, that is until she and Caden finally got the chance to get to know each other. This is a great book!
June 28, 2019
Stormy!!!!
Caden is an all out man who is stormy and brooding. Joined up with a goofy woman who has no common sense makes you loves his and their trials and tribulations even more.
Caden is an all out man who is stormy and brooding. Joined up with a goofy woman who has no common sense makes you loves his and their trials and tribulations even more.
September 7, 2019
Tess meets Caden at her sister’s wedding, they are very different personalities with an instant attraction to each other. Caden has a dangerous job working away and Tess’s job should be easy and safe.
Short and clean romance.
Short and clean romance.
December 20, 2019
AMAZING!!!
This is a really good book, with plenty of romance and suspense to go around. Team's inclusiveness gets her in plenty of trouble, which requires the need for rescue and who better to rescue her than Caden!!!
This is a really good book, with plenty of romance and suspense to go around. Team's inclusiveness gets her in plenty of trouble, which requires the need for rescue and who better to rescue her than Caden!!!
October 30, 2021
Good
Okay I have to say this hot, steamy love scenes need to be added please. This is another good book I am just missing the fire. Good thing Caden got over his guilt and finally let Tess in. Thank you.
Okay I have to say this hot, steamy love scenes need to be added please. This is another good book I am just missing the fire. Good thing Caden got over his guilt and finally let Tess in. Thank you.
March 30, 2025
Good clean juicy romance!
The 4th book in this series did not disappoint. I enjoyed the hunky navy seal and the spunky beautiful girl that have him a run for his money. The plot was fun, thrilling and kept my reading until the very end. Enjoy!
The 4th book in this series did not disappoint. I enjoyed the hunky navy seal and the spunky beautiful girl that have him a run for his money. The plot was fun, thrilling and kept my reading until the very end. Enjoy!
June 3, 2025
Sweet Romantic Suspense
I loved reading Tess and Caden’s story. I really thought the being stuck on the island would be a bigger deal than it actually was. The whole bad guy hitting on her, ewwww! I liked the ending though!
I loved reading Tess and Caden’s story. I really thought the being stuck on the island would be a bigger deal than it actually was. The whole bad guy hitting on her, ewwww! I liked the ending though!
April 17, 2019
Definitely Stormy Romance
This is a thrilling and stormy romance with many twist and turn as these two wonderful characters try to captures unconditional love with one another.
This is a thrilling and stormy romance with many twist and turn as these two wonderful characters try to captures unconditional love with one another.
April 19, 2019
The Stormy Warrior
Loved the story and the way keeps the interest on high without the need for profanity or carnal scenes. Deserves more than a five star rating.
Loved the story and the way keeps the interest on high without the need for profanity or carnal scenes. Deserves more than a five star rating.
April 28, 2019
Outstanding
This book has everything you could want in a book! An oh so sweet romance and a dash of suspense will keep you reading until the very end.
This book has everything you could want in a book! An oh so sweet romance and a dash of suspense will keep you reading until the very end.
May 3, 2019
Recommend
I liked this story and would like to read more books by this author, especially books about Navy Seal romance.
I liked this story and would like to read more books by this author, especially books about Navy Seal romance.
May 13, 2019
Great book. Love the clean writing and happy ending. The only negative is Tess running to woods, not her car. Baffling!
May 27, 2019
Loved it
Really good page turner. Caden and Tess are adorable and I wanted to smack Reginald so bad....what a scumbag. Great book!
Really good page turner. Caden and Tess are adorable and I wanted to smack Reginald so bad....what a scumbag. Great book!
June 3, 2019
Stormy warrior
I enjoyed the character’s personalities. The adventures and not so perfect lives made the characters seem more real life-like. Very enjoyable books in this series.
I enjoyed the character’s personalities. The adventures and not so perfect lives made the characters seem more real life-like. Very enjoyable books in this series.
June 20, 2019
Yummy!
Yummy romance with unexpected twists and turns. I especially like that military members are featured in her books. Great read.
Yummy romance with unexpected twists and turns. I especially like that military members are featured in her books. Great read.
August 21, 2019
Exciting
A great suspense, full of action and adventure. It kept me turning the pages from beginning to end. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
A great suspense, full of action and adventure. It kept me turning the pages from beginning to end. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
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