Hell Bent for Heather (The Wolf Pack Book 1)

It was basically just a thin veneer of plot to allow for lots and lots of sex that essentially started the moment the man characters met. But hey, it's Ellora's Cave and that's practically their business model. So, I can't say I went in unaware. I happen to occasionally like that sort of book in a "I'm laughing with you, not at you sort of way. The characters never really lived up to their description; the book depending on that description to give them life, instead of providing proof.

Plus, I thought Marc was a jerk. Lastly, the copyediting needed a bit more work and it contradicted itself. Sep 22, Sapphire rated it really liked it Shelves: This book is steamy hot, and well written. I enjoyed it cover to cover. The building romance wasn't instant but the connection was.

I love the way Lorie created the two worlds and merged them. If werewolves were really i think it would probably go much the same way as the detailed worked Lorie created. I own t This book is steamy hot, and well written. I own this book it's signed and have read it a few times now. Would totally recommend to anyone who enjoys paranormal romance novels that actually have a storyline to them! Jun 04, Laurie rated it it was ok Shelves: At the beginning of the story, Heather was a hellbent on getting an inside scoop on the werewolves.

The way she went about spying on them, stalking them, confronting mothers with children etc. Who in there right mind stalks a werewolf cop, and not just any werewolf cop, Marc our hero who isn't a plain werewolf, he's a cariboo lune wolf, a larger and far more aggressive breed. The story turned into a story about bigotry on At the beginning of the story, Heather was a hellbent on getting an inside scoop on the werewolves. The story turned into a story about bigotry on both sides. I would have liked it more, but Heather was just such so dumb and I couldn't get past that.

Jul 28, Kyra Dunst rated it it was amazing. As much as I love me a good alpha wolf, I love when that alpha meets his match even more. Marc is one hell of an alpha, too. He may not be alpha of the pack, which causes its own issues, but he is all dominating male. Heather is a reporter out to write the article of her career, on werewolves, when she literally runs into the irritating man.

She is equally turned on and confused about her desire for the bossy brute. Unfortunately, both the pack and the humans object to their relationship, making As much as I love me a good alpha wolf, I love when that alpha meets his match even more. Unfortunately, both the pack and the humans object to their relationship, making their love seem even more impossible.

I would definitely read more from this author. Oct 07, Mandy Saial rated it really liked it Shelves: I loved the story. I just wished it was longer and was a little more sporadic about calling her a Bitch. Not ment in a badway ,but still annoying the way it's platered around in the book.

Sep 04, Sharon Kurtz rated it liked it Shelves: I thought that if the author had added a little more emphasis on the romance and less sex I would have given this a higher rating. Maria Itliong rated it it was amazing Sep 09, Marie rated it liked it Sep 23, Katrina Trinh rated it really liked it Apr 04, Lisa rated it liked it Jul 29, Letitia Davis rated it liked it Feb 11, Drea rated it liked it Jun 05, Beerchen rated it liked it Nov 01, Ladora rated it really liked it Nov 30, Apr 08, Patches Braz rated it it was amazing.

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She's the oldest of three children and for the first part of her life traveled with her family, living in many Midwestern states, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana and finally Kansas. She graduated from high school in as a junior and began her college life at age She received a double major in English Also writes under the pen name Laurie Fitzgerald.

She received a double major in English and Political Science in Although her original intentions were to go on to law school, and she went as far as taking the LSAT, being a lawyer wasn't in the writing for Ms. The same year she graduated from the Univ. Ten months later she gave birth to her first son. Her second son was born in and her third son in Although she wanted a daughter, this was also a plan of hers that would never happen.

Six months after her third son was born she had a hysterectomy. Her marriage lasted ten years with an amiable parting. During those years, Lorie began reading every romance she could get her hands on.

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Times were hard and she went through every romance novel her library had, then found very cheap book clubs and received new romance novels in the mail each month. The Internet also entered Lorie's life during this time and she made on line friends with similar interests to hers.

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Lorie continued with her passion for reading, merging into other genres when she was convinced she'd read every published romance novel out there. While reading she often experienced the sensation that she could have made the story better. She began writing, purely for her own satisfaction. In those early years, when her boys were young and she was newly divorced, Lorie wrote eight full length novels. The hero, Marine Captain Tanner Wilks, is newly retired after 20 years in the Marines, and is returning to the family ranch in Texas, but it's not a choice he'd have made willingly had he not been informed that Semper Fi Cowboy is the first title in the Lone Star Leathernecks series and it's also the first novel I've read by this author, and it left me wondering how on earth I've missed reading any of her books up to now because wow, she's good!

The hero, Marine Captain Tanner Wilks, is newly retired after 20 years in the Marines, and is returning to the family ranch in Texas, but it's not a choice he'd have made willingly had he not been informed that his father had had two heart attacks in the past six months and wasn't slowing down at all or following doctors' orders. He and his father never had much of a relationship to begin with, since his father, a retired Marine Colonel, was seldom there when Tanner and his two younger siblings were growing up. On the rare occasions he was present, he was both gruff and distant, and his expectations for his first-born son, Tanner, was that Tanner was expected to go to school, graduate and immediately follow the long-held family tradition, to enter the military, make it his career, and serve his country honorably.

On his first night back in Texas, Tanner decides that he can show up at the ranch in the morning, but that he deserves a beer at the only place in town there is, the Silver Dollar, a bar and dance hall with live music. It's there that he first spots Jules Heller on the dance floor, a beautiful young woman who seems quite popular and is never lacking a dance partner. Jules, while attracted to the handsome stranger, rebuffs his attempt to buy her a drink, but Tanner manages to charm her into dancing with him, and I can't recall a time when I've been more impressed by an authors facility with writing such smart, sassy, and sexy banter--and it was such a pleasure to read!

After a number of dances, five beers for Tanner and a glass of wine for Jules, and the speedy mutual attraction between these two, they end up at the only hotel in town, sneaking off separately to preserve Jules' reputation, and it's then we discover that in addition to writing great dialogue, Ms. Long can also write one sizzling hot sex scene. Jules is gone when Tanner awakes the next morning and heads off to the family ranch for the first time in years. He's not looking forward to the reunion with his father, and as he rides out to meet him, he's shocked to discover that his sexy one-night stand, Jules, is actually the new veterinarian in town, a job she inherited from her uncle, and, not only is she shocked to see the handsome stranger she thought was just passing through town, she also works for his father, is renting a small house on the ranch, and she has a strict rule of not getting involved with any of the local ranchers, something her uncle drilled into her head for years.

The Colonel is unpleasantly surprised to see his son, and to say that this is not a happy reunion is putting it mildly. His father immediately tells him he's not needed at the ranch and orders Tanner to go back to his military career, and dear old Dad is not used to anyone ever refusing to follow his orders. He and Tanner butt heads immediately, something that happens every time these two have to be in the same place at the same time.

What I loved about this novel is pretty much everything, and what sets it apart from many romance novels is that the handsome and hunky hero actually has to work hard to gain any ground with the heroine who, regardless of her attraction to the hero, isn't afraid to tell him "no". Jules is one strong and competent female character, able to give as good as she gets, and because of that, the fireworks between these two when they are together are both believable and intense.

I also thoroughly enjoyed watching Tanner try time and again to make his father realize that he's home for good, that he's needed at the ranch, that his military career is over, and to watch him try to forge a relationship with his difficult, rude, old-fashioned and demanding father.

While this was a rather short read, a one-nighter for me, there was enough substance, drama, character building, backstory and angst in this novel to keep me entertained throughout. I was incredibly impressed by this author and while this may have been my first encounter with her work, it most certainly won't be my last. I'm hooked and I believe you will be too. I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this novel. The opinions expressed are my own. Jun 18, Nikki Brooks rated it it was amazing Shelves: Tanner Wilks comes from a long line of Marines.

But he has always had a tenuous relationship with his father. When his mother died, he and his siblings were left in the care of their grandfather until he died. Felling abandoned by their father, all 3 have flown the coop but Tanner has been called home by a family friend after his father has a health scare.

He and his father may not be close but he doesn't want the old coot to die on him either! When he finds himself delaying his return to the fa Tanner Wilks comes from a long line of Marines. When he finds himself delaying his return to the family farm, he cuts loose at the local bar and finds himself a distraction before the hard work of dealing with his father begins. Julia Heller is the new town vet, after taking over from her uncle. But she knows she''always be the new girl and as such she is trying not to show favouritism to any one rancher.

So she dances with all of them and dates none of them! When she gets up close and personal with Tanner on her night off, she wishes he was doing more than passing through town. But colour her shocked when he turns up at the ranch were she rents a home and realises that he is the prodigal son returned! Tanner is happy to find his recent bedmate at the ranch and looks forward to more conventional dates but Julia has these weird rules that both try to follow but they soon find themselves breaking!

I loved these characters. Tanner is sexy, alpha, determined and cunning. Julia loyal, professional and in desperate need of some fun. The Colonel would make anyone exasperated and reaching for the exit! I enjoyed the weaving of veterans into the story and the side story to the romance of using veterans on the ranch was a great idea. We also see just how much work goes into running a ranch.

I did think bits were a wee bit mis-timed. Sometimes time jumped forward quite a bit and then there was a whole load happening at once but that might just be me. I would have enjoyed more time for the characters to get to know each other after the ONS but there is only so much room in the book and I understand that sometimes my book couples have accelerated timelines! Aug 11, Darcy rated it liked it Shelves: This one was a fun one to read. Tanner and Jules had chemistry from the start, but I liked how Jules made Tanner work to get her attention.

There verbal battles were like foreplay for them. And of course considering how they met and the rules that Jules had you knew she was going to be upset that Tanner wasn't just travelling through. Tanner was pretty determined on courting Jules and did so in a way that he slowly worked under her skin. I really didn't like the Colonel. When Tanner told Jules ab This one was a fun one to read. When Tanner told Jules about his Grandfather that made me not like him more, then when the two men had their talk I felt like the author wanted us to like the Colonel now, but I didn't. It pissed me off that he knew what he was doing was wrong, yet he didn't change his behavior.

Jun 16, Donna rated it it was amazing. 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. Jun 27, Dawn rated it really liked it.

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This is a great book. With stubborn women and stubborn men, love and loyalty along with strength and passion. Nothing like smooth talking men who have a sense of humor and sense of service and the independent women who support them. Family may not always be easy but they are still family. This book has it all. I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. May 31, Heather andrews rated it it was amazing. Jun 25, Margaret rated it really liked it. 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. Tanner Wilks is not happy to be coming home. Julia Heller is determined to gain the trust of all the local ranchers. She knew when her uncle retired and she took over his practice that this was not going to be an easy task, so keeping her personal and professional lives separate is something that is non-negotiable.

I just loved watching these two come together. There is no denying the instant attraction between these two and they certainly had a lot of fun getting down and dirty with each other when they first met.

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Tanner did come on a bit too strong and way too bossy with Julia once she lets him know that she has her rules and dating a local is a definite no. She offered him some things to think about when it came to his relationship, and, when he really needed her support, she was always there. And even though Tanner was a bit of a domineering jerk at first, I did love that he was all in from the moment he realized that Julia was the one for him — even if that meant waiting her out.

This was a quick read that was still able to have well developed characters with lots of emotion. I am always excited to get my hands on a Heather Long book and this one did not disappoint. I look forward to reading more of her cowboys and would recommend this book to any romance lover. Jun 22, Amelia rated it really liked it. There is a wide variety of emotions in the first Lone Star Leathernecks story, as two spirited individuals struggle to find their place in the world. From family disagreements to different opinions about a relationship, a man and woman who were not looking for love find themselves being challenged by many unexpected conflicts as they explore what is between them.

Heather Long takes her characters through lots of difficulties along with letti There is a wide variety of emotions in the first Lone Star Leathernecks story, as two spirited individuals struggle to find their place in the world. Heather Long takes her characters through lots of difficulties along with letting them experience absolute joy, and I found the storyline to be captivating. Though Tanner Wilks was not yet ready to stop serving his country, he felt obligated to retire from the U. Marine Corps because of family responsibilities. His father has lived through two heart attacks, but another may be too much.

So now Tanner is returning to Round Top ranch and will be taking over many of its duties in order for his dad to hopefully live longer. Staying the night in his hometown before going to see his dad the next morning, he connects with a woman at a bar that he never met while living there.

Proving her worth to the ranch owners is imperative, however she figures spending one night with a man passing through the small town will not harm her reputation with the locals. But when the former marine turns out to be a son of the man whose ranch that Jules has been staying on, their intense attraction to one another only leads to one complicated ordeal after another. What started out as a truly memorable night for Tanner and Jules turned into an encounter with unforeseen consequences. Since the two will be working together on his ranch because of her being its veterinarian, she believes there will be problems if they continue to see each other.

I really enjoyed watching Tanner come to terms with her wishes while learning something important about his own views. Jules has a good reason for being cautious, and I kept eagerly reading to see what she would decide. All throughout the story, I was given glimpses into the lives of Tanner and Jules. I came to know what made them the people they currently are plus several of the reasons for their reactions to certain situations. I also got a sense of what living on a horse ranch entails on a daily basis, while becoming familiar with some of the secondary characters. Heather Long created genuine conversations for Tanner and Jules, and their lively banter was often amusing.

A great start to a series featuring a dedicated soldier living in Texas. I voluntarily reviewed the book from the publisher, and all comments are my honest opinion Jul 21, Laurie rated it it was amazing. Semper Fi Cowboy was a gem of story that I absolutely adored. It is a quick and wonderful read with a fabulous romance, a bit of family conflict and a peek into the life of a large-animal, whose life isn't always their own.

This is a relatively short book and Heather Long wastes no time or space introducing these characters and drawing the readers into their insta love story. Tanner Wilks and Jules Heller are so perfectly suited for each other, however it is outside forces that pose the biggest challenge to their future.

None of it rings a false note, in fact it really does give a interesting perspective of those who live in ranching communities. We know it is not an easy life, but it is more than Stetsons and stallions, it is a livelihood on which people stake their lives. For me, it really brought the story home. But Tanner Wilks was even better than I imagined. He wasn't perfect, in fact far from it, but it was great to see him action, especially through the eyes of the woman who was trying not to want him.

Jules Heller does not rest and Semper Fi Cowboy is as much about this woman's dedication to her clients -- specifically, the ones with hooves. She is fearless and has a set of very well-informed rules that she lives by. But we all know rules are made to be broken, right? These two together had a chemistry that was as hot as a wildfire, but even more, I loved their emotional connection. Full of of understanding and affection, it totally stole my heart.

But what really got me was the focus that Heather Long put on veterans' issues, particularly PTSD and the use of riding therapy as a part of treatment. It was more than a plot driver, this was a brilliant way to not only inform readers, but maybe spark a conversation or even inspire it as a treatment option. It just made my heart happy to read about it. Also, Heather Long is a new-to-me author and I have to say that I am very impressed. I thoroughly loved this book and can't wait to read the next installment in the Lone Star Leathernecks series!

Jun 10, Leah rated it liked it Shelves: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I liked this book. It is the story of a Marine Captain who returns to his family farm to help out his father who is having health issues. He and his father have never gotten along and since they are both stubborn as the day is long, there is I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

He and his father have never gotten along and since they are both stubborn as the day is long, there is bound to be conflict. However, since neither of his siblings will come home, the duty falls to Tanner. He drags his heels, but finally takes an honorable discharge from the Corps and heads home.

Stopping at the local bar for a few drinks and then getting a room in town sound like a way to put off the inevitable homecoming. Having a local girl share his bed just makes the evening better. Julia Heller is the town vet. She has rules about dating the cowboys and ranchers whose animals she cares for. Dealing with the persistence of Tanner and the disapproval of his father make her job of fitting in even more challenging.

As I said, I did like this book. I liked the information that Heather Long shares about the ranch and the amount of effort it takes to run it. I did think the story moved way too fast. There are jumps in time and then things happen quickly. I wanted more of the courting and romance. This relationship moved too quickly for that and I have trouble buying that it will last.

Tanner Wilks, retired and honorably discharged has returned home to Durango Point to help take care of the family ranch with his ailing father, the Colonel.

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Growing up his father, also a Marine, was never around and still their relationship has sore spots. Tanner stops off at the local watering hole, Silver Dollar before dealing with his tyrant of a father. There he meets feisty, beautiful Jules who leads him in a two-stepping pace. Tending to all the local ranches. She has many rules with the local men, but her main one is no dating ranch hands. However, one look at Tanner and her rules can take a back seat for a night.

Boy, are they wrong when they get a surprise the next morning out on the ranch! Tanner is definitely not welcomed home by his father and must fight to stay on the ranch. He is most persistent than ever to win Jules, but can he have that same tenacity towards his father? To show him that he is here to stay, to help.

Fun, quick Sunday afternoon read that entertained me to the fullest! I loved how Heather Long introduced the characters, the verbal sparring between Tanner and Jules back and forth was comical with unmistakable chemistry! I also really liked the descriptive word usage she used to describe how the characters were thinking during intimate scenes: Jun 28, P. His father also retired Marine but Colonel. Tanner stops off at the local bar, honky tonk, he notices a women dancing and when he goes to buy her a drink she declines.

Not knowing he is talking to the local veterinarian Jules Heller, but she just gives him Jules. After talking then agreeing to dance with him they both are attracted to one another and decide to take their spin at his hotel room. She is doing something totally out of character for her but she figures it is a one night stand, wishing it could be more when she has to leave because of a call. After waking up by himself he is wondering if he will see her again. Getting out to the ranch and settling in he goes out on the range where his father is to let him know he is home and the colonel is not happy at all.

Needless to say the only good thing is that he found Jules. Tanner keeps asking her to point where he finally stops after his father ends up in the hospital again. Now using a different plan he talks to his father telling him he is not going back to the Marines, and his idea for the ranch and to help Veterans with PTSD with animal therapy. He also comes up with a plan for Jules. Read this entertaining book with a good ending to find out what happens. I got this book from Netgalley. Follow us at www. I did get bored at times, as the pacing lagged a little, but having no expectations of this new series by Heather Long, it was easier to go with the flow and see where the story took me.

Jun 24, Madison Monroe rated it really liked it Shelves: A heartfelt story about a marine cowboy coming home and finding love, Semper Fi Cowboy is the story for the ages. This book grabbed me and did not let me go and I was deeply moved by the heart of this story. The colorful style of writing pulls me in and this author creates a pleasing small town and realistic characters.

Hot cowboy and strong female lead? The momentum from the beginning of the story pushed forward with full steam and made a much needed stop for A heartfelt story about a marine cowboy coming home and finding love, Semper Fi Cowboy is the story for the ages. The momentum from the beginning of the story pushed forward with full steam and made a much needed stop for a heart to heart conversation between a father and son.

Retired mariner Tanner return home when he gets a call that his father had a heart attack and is needing some help around the ranch. The thing is Colonel, Tanner's dad, is not having it and he is making it his mission to let Tanner know at every turn. On his way into town, Tanner stops at one of his favorite bars back at his hometown and comes across Jules. The chemistry between these two is extravagant and they spend the night rubbing skins.

You guessed it, Jules.