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Semper Fi Cowboy (Lone Star Leathernecks Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Heather Long (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A Leatherneck by any other name can still kick ass, which is just what retired United States Marine Corps Captain Tanner Wilks plans to do when he returns to his Texas family ranch to care for his ailing father. And nothing will stop him from achieving his mission—not even a lithe, brown-eyed town veterinarian who seems hell-bent on driving him wild.

Captain Tanner Wilks, honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps, returns home to find his father struggling after his latest heart attack. Worse yet, Julia Heller—the sexy new girl in town that he once spent a hot night with—is the resident veterinarian who’s made a home for herself at Round Top ranch, and doesn’t seem to be in a rush to repeat their time together.

It falls on Tanner’s shoulders to take on the ranch and keep an eye on his father before he falls victim to another heart attack. But Julia doesn’t appreciate Tanner coming in or pursuing her. Even if he’s hot as hell and can make her quiver with just a look. Ousting her may give Tanner the leverage he needs to corral his father, but first he has to wrestle with his own heart.
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"I have long been a fan of Heather Long books. She's an amazing writer who pulls you into her stories and doesn't let go until the very end. Semper Fi Cowboy is yet another wonderful read from this very talented author." (USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer )

“This country romance from Long (A Man Called Wyatt) will capture readers and have them anticipating the series’ next installment.” (Library Journal)

"[A] fantastic Western romance. The characters quickly come alive as they work their way through problems, issues, and life... I can't wait to see where this series goes!" (Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick (4 1/2 stars))

"Another great read from Heather Long! I loved watching the hero have to work for his chance with the girl and I really loved seeing father and son come to terms with their relationship... [I] would recommend this book to any romance lover." (Em and M Books)

"Semper Fi Cowboy is an emotional journey of discovery. Heather Long takes her characters through lots of difficulties along with letting them experience absolute joy, and I found the storyline to be captivating." (Always Reviewing)

"SEMPER FI COWBOY is a fun, sweet story with a good hit of coming home, reunion feel... If you are looking for a sexy retired Marine who fits tight jeans nicely as a cowboy... then SEMPER FI COWBOY is exactly what you need." (Annetta Sweetko, Fresh Fiction)

About the Author

Heather Long is a USA TODAY bestselling author who likes long walks in the park, science fiction, superheroes, and Marines. Her books are filled with heroes and heroines tangled in romances as hot as her native Texas summertime.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N0D82YH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pocket Star (June 26, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 26, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5194 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 120 ratings

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Heather Long

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I love books. Not just a little bit, but a lot. Books were my best friends when I was growing up. Books didn’t care if I was new to a town or to a class. They were always there, my trustiest of companions. Until they turned on me and said I had to write them.

I can tell you that my own personal happily ever after included writing books. I’ve always said that an HEA is a work in progress. It’s true in my marriage, my friendships, and in my career. I am constantly nurturing my muse as we dive into new tales, new tropes, new characters and more.

After seventeen years back in Texas, we relocated to the Pacific Northwest in search of seasons, new experiences, and new geography. I can’t wait to discover what life (and my muse) have in store for me.

Maybe writing was always my destiny and romance my fate. After all, my grandmother wasn’t a fan of picture books and used to read me her Harlequin Romance novels.

Friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, friends to enemies to lovers, you name it, I love them and love to write them. I started with Earth Witches Aren’t Easy, the first in the Chance Monroe trilogy, but my characters and I have traveled a long way since I created that urban fantasy world.

One of the series I hear my readers recommend the most is the Untouchable series followed in quick succession by the Vandals, and that just delights me. No lie, whenever one of my readers brings up my wolves, I do a little a fist pump.

I’m active on social media, and I love hearing from readers. Feel free to tag me with a question about any of my books, or just say hi!

If you want to make sure you see her more, you can also find Heather Long at:

Website: http://www.heatherlong.net

Reader Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/heatherspack

Instagram: instagram.com/heathervlong

Read hard :) Dream bigger :)

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Denise Van Plew
5.0 out of 5 stars My kind of cowboy
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2017
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Having this author be one that I like to go to knowing I will get a wonderful read, she also can surprise each time. Now I am seeing how she lassos a cowboy one that has been in the military too. Being that a military of any kind alpha male is a favorite also of mine to read this was a pleasure. I took no time at tall to escape getting behind the fun between Tanner and Julia ending with a burn even. They both come away with different views with when they meet again delightful. There is of course more to the story with his father being a large part of it showing also how stubborn is passed down. As the growth goes on in a slow burn between the two you lay back in anticipation on what will happen in the end. One of the characters though I would like to see his own story come out in the future he was intriguing to say the least. She wrapped me up in this then flung me out at the end with burns and satisfaction all to soon.
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TURTLE MOM1
5.0 out of 5 stars Semper Fi Cowboy great story!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017
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This book has everything you want in a cowboy story. A gruff old father, his oldest son fresh from retirement, and a pretty young veterinarian. The fact that father and son have no relationship to build on and the veterinarian doesn't do relationships makes this book so much more fun to read. Heather Long has a strong plot with a great detailed back story. Character development is amazing she has the generational arguing between father and son enpoint and the worries of the young female vet perfectly written.

Tanner and Jules have amazing chemistry between them. You have father and son would do not deal well with anyone who tells them no and a vet who loves to day no. The premise of this story is perfectly executed. I enjoyed this book and although it is the first I have read from this author it will not be the last. I grew up with a gruff father who found it hard to show emotions and her way of writing this story brought back many memories of my dad. Great story by an author who cares about her craft.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Talented author
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017
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I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.

Tanner retired from the Marines with almost twenty years to come home and help out on his family ranch. His very stubborn father, the Colonel, has heart problems and is supposed to take it easy, which he refuses to do.

He meets and falls for Jules, the new vet in town. She has rules. Don't date the ranchers, stay neutral. He pursues her relentlessly. The Colonel warns him to stay away from her, then fires her when he finds her and Tanner together in the barn. This leads to one last blow out between father and son and ends with the Colonel having a massive heart attach and getting rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.

This is the first book that I have read by Heather Long. She is a talented writer and I enjoyed the overall plot. I did find Jules reasoning for not dating a rancher to be weak, but since I don't live on a ranch, what do I know? I also thought the last conversation between Jules and Tanner was a little fake. Now having said that, would I read another book by Heather Long? I would.
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Alex
3.0 out of 5 stars I just wasn't very interested in this one and who knows, maybe it's time I retire from cowboy/western romances
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2017
Series: Lone Star Leathernecks #1
Tanner Wilks: Marine. Cowboy. Charming. Arrogant.
Julia Heller: Veterinarian. Independent. Stubborn. Dedicated.
Their Romance: One Night Stand.

--What’s Going On--
His father's heart attack prompts Tanner to retire from the military and return home to the family ranch. His first night back he has an amazing one night stand only to discover the next day, that the woman is none other than the town's veterinarian, Jules. Tanner and his father have a contentious relationship and fighting is about their only way to communicate. Jules doesn't want to date a rancher and knows she has to find a way to resist Tanner, no matter how charming he might be.

--What I Liked and Didn’t Liked--
The Writing and Plot -- This is my first book by Heather Long and I have nothing against her writing which I thought was great. The book moved quickly and the pace was spot on for the story. There was lots of detail about ranch life and dealing with horses and in my more limited personal experience, everything sounded pretty legit. I did unfortunately find myself skimming the second half because I just wasn't interested in the plot or the characters. Most of the story is centered around Jules and Tanner working out their relationship while Jules cares for the animals at Round Top. The only real conflict comes from the Colonel, Tanner's father, who has recently suffered a heart attack and refused to take it easy and heal. Tanner and his father have several blow-ups and quite frankly, I hated the Colonel. Heather Long attempts to redeem his character but he says some pretty hateful things to Jules and it's hard for me to forgive.

The Characters and Romance -- Initially I wasn't super crazy about either Tanner or Jules but I appreciate that Heather Long give them each some growth in the story. Jules is very independent and stubborn in the beginning but she softens a bit as the story goes out without losing her natural self-sufficient personality. Tanner is on the edge of too arrogant and believes he knows what's best for his father and the ranch. Instead he has Jules holding him accountable and helping him grow some as a character. That being said, I just didn't really feel their romance and the obstacles to their happiness. Jules says she can't date a rancher because she has to remain impartial so that no one feels like she is favoring one ranch's animals over another. This reasoning is a little flimsy but I could have dealt with it. However, my problem comes from the fact that Jules is renting one of the buildings at Round Top and living there. Wouldn't this seem like she's favoring Round Top's animals over the other ranches? In fact, everything she does in the book is for Round Top's animals and no other ranch. Then there's the development of their relationship which just kind of happens. We're told that Jules and Tanner have these moments where they talk for hours and spend all this bonding time together and we're expected to believe this helps build their connection and love. But, I at least, need a little more happening "on page" instead of in the background to believe the characters have fallen in love.
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D. Antonio
5.0 out of 5 stars I laughed and sighed my way through
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017
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“He can be taught” echoed through my mind several times as I laughed and sighed my way through Semper Fi Cowboy by Heather Long.
Tanner Wilks is hero material through and through. He is sexy, strong and he knows how to dance. But like any other man he comes with issues.
Veterinarian Julia Heller is smart, sexy and strong enough to put Tanner in his place and teach him a thing or two.
When these two meet it is pure story time magic. Their interaction will keep you flipping pages and longing to spend more time with them.
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Judy
5.0 out of 5 stars Semper Fi
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2017
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First time reading a book by this author. Well written, flows easily and interesting. Tanner was a soldier from a long line of soldiers. Jules was the vet. After meeting each other, spending the night together, neither knew the other were indeed local. Despite bumping heads with his father, Tanner finally got to talk to him as soldier to soldier.
Which included making sure his father knew that the vet was for him..
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