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    The Callahans (Prequel - Tempted By A Texan Series)
    The Callahans (Prequel - Tempted By A Texan Series)
    The Callahans (Prequel - Tempted By A Texan Series)
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    The Callahans (Prequel - Tempted By A Texan Series)

    By Laurie LeClair

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    New contemporary western romance series, Tempted By A Texan, from bestselling author Laurie LeClair.
    Who doesn’t love a good (or bad boy) Texas cowboy? Small town romance never had it so good...

    The Callahans live through tragedies and triumphs. They face untold losses and incredible comebacks. And they are spunky, rambunctious, funny, and all heart.
    Meet five hunky cowboy brothers, one sassy cowgirl sister, a meddling matchmaking grandmother, and a whole lot more in this prequel to the Tempted By A Texan series.

    Read about this fifth generation Texas ranching family as they rope, wrestle, and ride their way to saving the ranch and finding love to last a lifetime.

    Tempted By A Texan Series, small town Texas romances full of heart and humor...

    Tempted By A Texan Series (contemporary western romance)
    The Callahans – Prequel
    Travis – Book 1
    Cassie – Book 2

    Other books by Laurie LeClair:
    Once Upon A Romance Series (romantic comedy)
    If The Shoe Fits – Book 1
    Waking Sleeping Beauty – Book 2
    Taming McGruff – Book 3
    The Reluctant Beauty – Book 4
    Awakened By A Kiss – Book 5
    Tangled At First Sight – Book 6
    Finding Mr. Just Right – Book 7
    Making A Splash – Book 8
    ***
    Wanted: Fairy Godmother (romantic comedy)
    ***
    The Sweet Spot Series (romantic comedy)
    The Dating Dilemma – Book 1
    ***
    The Heart Series (contemporary romance)
    Secrets Of The Heart – Book 1
    Crimes Of The Heart – Book 2
    Lies Of The Heart – Book 3
    ***
    The Bounty Hunter Series (romantic suspense/action thriller)
    Murphy’s Law – Book 1
    Riley’s Rules – Book 2
    ***
    The Long Journey Home (contemporary romance fiction)
    ***
    Runaway Wife (contemporary romance fiction)
    ***
    Sweet Summertime (contemporary romance fiction)
    ***
    An Angel Mountain Novel (contemporary holiday romance)
    The Heart Remembers

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLaurie LeClair
    Release dateSep 28, 2015
    ISBN9781311083463
    The Callahans (Prequel - Tempted By A Texan Series)
    Author

    Laurie LeClair

    Bestselling author Laurie LeClair writes about love, laughter, and happily ever after in her contemporary western romances, romantic comedies, sweet romances, contemporary romances, and contemporary women’s fiction books. Laurie’s habit of daydreaming has gotten her into a few scrapes and launched her to take up her dream of writing. Finally, she can put all those stories in her head to rest as she brings them to life on the page.Laurie considers herself a New Texan (New England born and raised and now living in Texas). She lives in Central Texas with her husband, Jim, who thankfully appreciates her sense of fun and love of travel. (Not so much the endless picture taking while hanging out the passenger window!) She loves to hear from readers!You can connect with me online:www.laurieleclair.comhttps://twitter.com/LeClairbookshttps://facebook.com/laurieleclair.75Books by Laurie LeClair:Once Upon A Romance Series (Romantic Comedy; Fairy tale retelling)If The Shoe Fits – Book 1Waking Sleeping Beauty – Book 2Taming McGruff – Book 3The Reluctant Beauty – Book 4Awakened By A Kiss – Book 5Tangled At First Sight – Book 6Finding Mr. Just Right – Book 7Making A Splash – Book 8Hoodwinked By A Wolfe – Book 9Baking From The Hart – Book 10Melting Her Heart - Book 11Princess In Hiding - Book 12Her Frog Prince - Book 13Forget Me Not - Book 14Three Wishes - Book 15Her Brave Heart - Book 16His Tiny Dancer - Book 17***A Very Charming Wedding Series (Once Upon A Romance spin-off; Romantic Comedy)The Bachelor And The Bride – Book 1The Boss And The Bride – Book 2The Bodyguard And The Bride – Book 3***Once Upon A Royal Wedding Series boxed set (Once Upon A Romance spin-off; Romantic Comedy)His Beloved Princess - Book 1Her Forever Prince - Book 2***The Cormac Family: Billionaire Sweet Romance (clean and wholesome, sweet romance)CEO Billionaire - Book 1Boss Billionaire - Book 2Best Friend Billionaire - Book 3Bride Billionaire - Book 4Bachelor Billionaire - Book 5***The McCall Brothers Series (Contemporary Romance; Western Romance)The Cowboy’s Rebellious Bride - Book 1The Cowboy’s Renegade Bride - Book 2The Cowboy’s Runaway Bride - Book 3The Cowboy’s Christmas Bride - Book 4***Cupid’s Corner Series (romantic comedy, clean and wholesome, sweet romance)Dear Cupid - Book 1Picture Perfect Bride - Book 2Falling For Her - Book 3***Wanted: Fairy Godmother (Romantic Comedy)***The Sweet Spot Series (Romantic Comedy)The Dating Dilemma – Book 1***Tempted By A Texan Series (Contemporary Romance; Western Romance)The Callahans – PrequelTravis – Book 1Cassie – Book 2***The Heart Series (Contemporary Romance)Secrets Of The Heart – Book 1Crimes Of The Heart – Book 2Lies Of The Heart – Book 3***The Bounty Hunter Series (Romantic Suspense)Murphy’s Law – Book 1Riley’s Rules – Book 2***The Long Journey Home (Contemporary Romance; Women's Fiction)***Runaway Wife (Contemporary Romance; Women's Fiction)***Sweet Summertime (Contemporary Romance; Women's Fiction)***An Angel Mountain Novel (Holiday Romance; Contemporary Romance)The Heart RemembersThe Gift Of HopeIf you enjoy my books, please leave a review.

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    The Callahans (Prequel - Tempted By A Texan Series) - Laurie LeClair

    THE CALLAHANS

    TEMPTED BY A TEXAN PREQUEL

    By

    Laurie LeClair

    Copyright © 2015 by Laurie LeClair

    All rights reserved. This work is not transferrable. Any reproduction of this work is prohibited without the permission of the author due to the infringement on the copyright. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the creation of the author or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or people, living or dead, is coincidental.

    Dedication

    To the state and people of Texas. In the eighteen years I’ve lived here, I have come to love this incredible place and the wonderful people I’ve been honored to meet along the way. Thanks y’all, for embracing this Yankee!

    As always, to my husband, Jim. Thanks for going on this great adventure with me.

    Chapter 1

    Gran

    Reaching over, Annie Callahan turned up the knob on the kitchen radio and danced to the snappy tune. ’Bout the bass, she sang, wiggling her hips.

    A cough from behind her startled her. Whipping around, she stared at the older man.

    What is he doing here? she asked the moment she saw him fully enter her kitchen. He’s nothing but trouble, if you ask me.

    Gran, I invited him. Travis, her oldest grandson, held up his hands and intervened. He’s helping me with the tractor this morning.

    Geezer, she muttered, going back to her task. In the meantime, she lowered the radio, but still sang a line or two. Clutching the basket of fresh biscuits as the two men stomped their boots on the rug near the back door, and then headed for the long rancher’s kitchen table, she watched.

    Mean, I tell you. The old man shook his head, his graying hair clean and short. But he looked over his shoulder and caught her eye, winking.

    Two can play at that game, Gran muttered under her breath. She sashayed over to the table, plopped the basket down and noted how he had shaven today. She scowled at him. He cleaned up nicely. But why in the middle of the week? He usually left that chore for church on Sunday.

    He had a nice firm jaw, sparkling blue-gray eyes and a wicked smile. Not that she noticed or anything. Not that she looked at him closely over the last five decades or anything. Her neighbor irritated her to no end.

    Travis, honey, can you round up those brothers of yours for me? she asked sweetly enough.

    They’re coming. Slow as molasses, but they’re on their way from the barn.

    Well, there went that idea to get the geezer alone and give him a piece of her mind again. She sighed, and then turned and went back to the stove. Cassie should be here tomorrow afternoon. My, it will be nice to see my girl.

    Travis grunted. Another one for me to get after. But there was a smile in his voice. He may be the oldest and the least to show his emotions, but he did love his five siblings. And he missed his sister the most.

    Gran stirred the hash browns, cut the heat on the eggs, and then dished out the sausage patties to the serving plate. She’s been gone far too long. Time for her to come home.

    Don’t you mean, time to get her hitched, woman? the geezer asked. You’ve been itching to get all your grandchildren married off.

    Her back stiffened. I need to see them settled before I die. Is that a crime?

    He chuckled. You’ve been ‘dying’ for at least ten years now. Nodding to Travis, he asked, Starting with this one here?

    That’s my business, old man. Not yours. About time you mind yours, don’t you think? She

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