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A Certain Kind of Hero: An Anthology
Two bad boys find redemption when they become unlikely heroes to two very special women and their families. Don't miss these romantic favorites from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Kathleen Eagle!
Defender
Gideon Defender understood hard choices. Innocent and pure, Raina McKenny had deserved someone better than him, so he'd stepped aside and watched her marry his brother. He'd stayed away when they adopted a baby and created the perfect life he could never offer her. Now, fifteen years later, Raina had returned to the reservation a widow with her fatherless teenage son in tow, and Gideon faced the toughest choices of his life. Between desire and duty, between condemnation and trust, between fatherhood and honor…and even between life and death.
Broomstick Cowboy
Amy Becker needed a man. Tate Harrison wouldn't have been her first choice…but then, her first choice had gone and died, leaving her pregnant, broke and on the verge of losing everything. Surprisingly, Tate was a good father figure to her children, a tireless worker and far too tempting during those long winter nights. But Tate wasn't one for roots; he was hers only until spring. Unless she could convince him to stay.
Defender
Gideon Defender understood hard choices. Innocent and pure, Raina McKenny had deserved someone better than him, so he'd stepped aside and watched her marry his brother. He'd stayed away when they adopted a baby and created the perfect life he could never offer her. Now, fifteen years later, Raina had returned to the reservation a widow with her fatherless teenage son in tow, and Gideon faced the toughest choices of his life. Between desire and duty, between condemnation and trust, between fatherhood and honor…and even between life and death.
Broomstick Cowboy
Amy Becker needed a man. Tate Harrison wouldn't have been her first choice…but then, her first choice had gone and died, leaving her pregnant, broke and on the verge of losing everything. Surprisingly, Tate was a good father figure to her children, a tireless worker and far too tempting during those long winter nights. But Tate wasn't one for roots; he was hers only until spring. Unless she could convince him to stay.
464 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Kathleen Eagle
116 books163 followersKathleen Eagle published her first book, a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award winner, with Silhouette Books in 1984. Since then she has published more than 40 books, including historical and contemporary, series and single title, earning her nearly every award in the industry. Her books have consistently appeared on regional and national bestseller lists, including the USA Today list and the New York Times extended bestseller list.
Born in Virginia and raised "on the road" as an Air Force brat, Ms Eagle earned degrees from Mount Holyoke College and Northern State University. She taught at Standing Rock High School in North Dakota for 17 years.
Eagle's work is often singled out by book reviewers for its exceptional quality and appeal. THE NIGHT REMEMBERS was a Chicago Tribune Notable Book. SUNRISE SONG, THE NIGHT REMEMBERS, THE LAST TRUE COWBOY, and WHAT THE HEART KNOWS made the Library Journal "Five Best Romances of the Year" list. BookPage listed WHAT THE HEART KNOWS among its "Top Six Romance Picks" for 1999. THE LAST GOOD MAN was a finalist for the 2000 Minnesota Book Award for Popular Fiction--the only Romance so honored thus far. YOU NEVER CAN TELL was named to RWA's "Top Ten Favorite Books of the Year" list. She is an RWA RITA award winner.
Kathleen Eagle lives in Minnesota with her husband, who is Lakota Sioux. The Eagles have three children and three grandchildren.
Born in Virginia and raised "on the road" as an Air Force brat, Ms Eagle earned degrees from Mount Holyoke College and Northern State University. She taught at Standing Rock High School in North Dakota for 17 years.
Eagle's work is often singled out by book reviewers for its exceptional quality and appeal. THE NIGHT REMEMBERS was a Chicago Tribune Notable Book. SUNRISE SONG, THE NIGHT REMEMBERS, THE LAST TRUE COWBOY, and WHAT THE HEART KNOWS made the Library Journal "Five Best Romances of the Year" list. BookPage listed WHAT THE HEART KNOWS among its "Top Six Romance Picks" for 1999. THE LAST GOOD MAN was a finalist for the 2000 Minnesota Book Award for Popular Fiction--the only Romance so honored thus far. YOU NEVER CAN TELL was named to RWA's "Top Ten Favorite Books of the Year" list. She is an RWA RITA award winner.
Kathleen Eagle lives in Minnesota with her husband, who is Lakota Sioux. The Eagles have three children and three grandchildren.
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March 11, 2025
Western Romance at It’s Best
I’ve always enjoyed Ms. Eagle’s books, and this one did not disappoint. If you love strong heroes and women who are their match, you’ll enjoy these two stories.
I’ve always enjoyed Ms. Eagle’s books, and this one did not disappoint. If you love strong heroes and women who are their match, you’ll enjoy these two stories.
January 5, 2016
A reread for me. Really liked both stories. They are both older but worth a read if you come across them. I got this at my library, not sure how available it is for purchase.
Defender is the story of Gideon who stepped aside as a younger, troubled man and the girl married his brother. Now Raina is back visiting the reservation with her (adopted) son after her husband died. She and Gideon are working out their relationship in the midst of political trouble for the tribe. Gideon has been through a lot since they broke up 15 years ago. He's grown up and come out a much better man. Raina seems not to have changed as much - she didn't really have to. But when her son is threatened, she learns a lot. Gideon is a good hero - sexy, good to Raina, and a great role model to Peter. His dead brother sounds like a real wet blanket, but thankfully isn't vilified.
Broomstick Cowboy is super good. A similar story in that Amy and Tate had been in love (lust) when they were younger. He wanted to leave town, she wanted to stay, so she chose his best friend instead. Now her husband is dead and Tate is back to help her. I loved his relationship with her young child and the birth of the new baby and how he took such good care of her was so sweet. The breastfeeding scene was amazing! I thought Amy was an idiot for choosing the friend in the beginning, but she definitely learned her lesson and didn't just fall into convenience with Tate. It was obvious they really loved each other.
Defender is the story of Gideon who stepped aside as a younger, troubled man and the girl married his brother. Now Raina is back visiting the reservation with her (adopted) son after her husband died. She and Gideon are working out their relationship in the midst of political trouble for the tribe. Gideon has been through a lot since they broke up 15 years ago. He's grown up and come out a much better man. Raina seems not to have changed as much - she didn't really have to. But when her son is threatened, she learns a lot. Gideon is a good hero - sexy, good to Raina, and a great role model to Peter. His dead brother sounds like a real wet blanket, but thankfully isn't vilified.
Broomstick Cowboy is super good. A similar story in that Amy and Tate had been in love (lust) when they were younger. He wanted to leave town, she wanted to stay, so she chose his best friend instead. Now her husband is dead and Tate is back to help her. I loved his relationship with her young child and the birth of the new baby and how he took such good care of her was so sweet. The breastfeeding scene was amazing! I thought Amy was an idiot for choosing the friend in the beginning, but she definitely learned her lesson and didn't just fall into convenience with Tate. It was obvious they really loved each other.
November 30, 2020
This is a go to book for me, it has two stories both are wonderful and I re read it every year
or so at Christmas time. Do pick up a copy and try it both stories are wonderful in their own way..
if you like good looking cowboys, strong male characters and 2nd chances this is the book for you.
Add in a really great babies, toddlers and pre teen's ... how could these books not be great.
or so at Christmas time. Do pick up a copy and try it both stories are wonderful in their own way..
if you like good looking cowboys, strong male characters and 2nd chances this is the book for you.
Add in a really great babies, toddlers and pre teen's ... how could these books not be great.
March 9, 2011
There are two novels in this one. I liked the first novel better than the second. Even so, they were both very good
Kathleen never fails to deliver to her readers exactly what they are looking for.
Kathleen never fails to deliver to her readers exactly what they are looking for.
January 15, 2013
I liked both books. Both completely different.
February 20, 2011
Didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would.
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