Soldier. Cowboy. Father. Husband?
Hired to work the Callahan brothersâ New Mexico spread, Shaman Phillips doesnât know what to do about the stunning blonde he finds on his porchâ¦except haul her into his arms. Turns out Tempest Thornbury wants to share more than just the returning soldierâs out-of-this-world kisses. She wants to have Shamanâs baby!
Tempest came home to turn her not-so-hot past into a better future. The sexy, broody military manâs bringing that dream one step closer to realityâsheâs got twin boys on the way. At Shamanâs insistence, she agrees to marry himâ¦and remain his lawful wife for one year after their sons are born.
But once heâs officially a father, Shaman canât let Tempest head back to Hollywood. Itâs time for this lonesome cowboy to join the ranks of those Callahan cowboysâand open a new chapter in all their lives!
âI have a proposal for you,â Shaman said. âItâs not a Hollywood contract type of proposal, but itâs one that might interest you.â
âI consider all proposals and offers,â Tempest said.
It was worth a shot. âAbout that baby you wanted.â
The silence went long. âI might want a child one day.â
âMmm. And if you decide you do, I wouldnât mind letting you try to have that baby with me.â
âThatâs nice to know, soldier.â
âI thought you might think so. But hereâs the hookââ
âThereâs always a hook with you.â
âYou have to marry me first. Then weâd practice,â Shaman said. âIâm just saying that if you decide the bright lights arenât what you want, and that you want to see if you can handle the heat back here in Tempest, maybe Iâll let you get in bed with me again, with that intent in mind.â
âWell, that is an offer Iâll have to consider,â Tempest said. âConsidering Iâve been chasing you all this time, cowboy.â
Dear Reader,
The Callahan Cowboys series is such a pleasure to write! I really enjoy the journey of these cowboys and their friendsâI hope you do, too!
In this story, we find that Shaman Phillips, who wants peace and quiet more than anything, has taken over his brother Gageâs job. Heâs content to live at Dark Diablo and give himself some time to lick his war woundsâthat is, until the most beautiful woman heâs ever seen finds her way to the ranch. Tempest Thornbury seems to want himâbut why sheâs attracted to a beast like him, Shaman just canât figure. Tempest brings him a lot of wonder and peace he thought heâd never feel again; giving his heart to her feels easier than he ever imagined it could be. Yet heâs well aware the gorgeous blonde has no desire to tie herself to the town whose name she bearsâand there are plenty of secrets sheâs keeping safely hidden away in her heart. Is there any way Shaman can convince Tempest that protecting herâand her heartâis the one job this warrior wants more than anything?
Writing about the Callahans and the Phillipses is like coming home for me. I hope you find a little sliver of home among these pages, and that wherever you are, you find the happiness you deserve.
Best always,
Tina Leonard
The Cowboy Soldierâs Sons
Tina Leonard
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tina Leonard is a USA TODAY bestselling author of more than forty projects, including a popular thirteen-book miniseries for Harlequin American Romance. Her books have made the Waldenbooks, Ingram and Nielsen BookScan bestseller lists. Tina feels she has been blessed with a fertile imagination and quick typing skills, excellent editors and a family who loves her career. Born on a military base, she lived in many states before eventually marrying the boy who did her crayon printing for her in the first grade. Tina believes happy endings are a wonderful part of a good life. You can visit her at www.tinaleonard.com.
No book is ever dreamed in a vacuum, and I have lots of help. Many thanks to Kathleen Scheibling, editor nonpareil, and Laura Barth, who gently keeps me in line. Also my darling and fearless agent, Roberta Brown. Much love to my cheerleading family, who always put me first, and a special thanks to the readers, who have made my career a dream come true.
Chapter One
We are such stuff as dreams are made on.
âShakespeareâs The Tempest
Shaman Phillips wasnât expecting a blonde bombshell to show up at the front door of the Dark Diablo farmhouse, but one glance at her shapely legs, long silky hair and beautiful face made him believe tonight might be a lucky night for a lone wolf. âHello,â he said. âCan I help you?â
âHi.â
Shaman decided the voice of an angel went with her amazing looks. She was way out of his leagueâand yet even a man with scars liked to gaze at beautiful things.
âIâm looking for Chelsea Myers.â
âAh. The Chelsea Myers who married my brother Gage in July. Sheâs Chelsea Phillips now.â Shaman leaned forward, out of the doorway, planting his well-worn boots on the porch. âThey live at the Callahan place, Rancho Diablo, in Diablo.â