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Tempered Hearts: Tempered Series (Edgy Inspirational) Book 1 Kindle Edition

by Pamela S. Thibodeaux (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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An innocent veterinarian. A jaded cowboy. Will they get burned under a Texas sun or find the heat that leads to happily ever after?

Craig Harris has sworn off relationships. He’s been burned and betrayed too many times to count. But when he crosses paths with the hot-tempered veterinarian his grandfather hired for the summer will he let go of hurt and mistrust to find the true love he’s always longed for?

Tamera Collins is in no mood to put up with an arrogant jerk cowboy even if he is her boss. Grieving too-recent losses leaves her wary of the strong attraction between her and Craig. Can she overcome heartache and shattered faith and open up to their blossoming love?

Tempered Hearts is the first installment of a 6-part family saga where love crosses the lines of age and strengthens the bonds of friendship, and where faith is passed down through the generations proving the sovereignty of God.
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"This novel is much steamier and grittier than the typical Christian novel without decreasing any of the message." -- Amanda Killgore, Reviewer The Romance Reader s Connection

"Tempered Hearts has the most realistic characters I have read in an inspirational romance to date." -- Jill Nicholson; The Romance Journal, June 29, 2001

"Inspirational romance at it s innovative best!" -- Susan Grant, Author ONCE A PIRATE and THE STAR KING

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Pamela S. Thibodeaux

A former member of Golden Triangle Writers Guild, Coeur de Louisiane and RWA, she won Coeur’s 1999 “Diamond In The Rough” as well as their 2000 “Ruby” Award and received her RWA Pro Pin in 2001. Multipublished in fiction and non-fiction, her writing has been tagged as “Inspirational with an Edge!” and reviewed as “Steamier and grittier than the the typical Christian without decreasing the message.”

Tempered Hearts,

Rancher Craig Harris and veterinarian Tamera Collins clash from the moment they meet. Innocence is pitted against arrogance as tempers rise and passions ignite to form a love as pure as gold fresh from the crucible and as strong as steel. Thrown together amid tragedy and unsated passion, Tamera and Craig share a strong attraction that neither accepts as the first stages of love. Torn between desire and dislike, they must make peace with their pasts and God in order to open up to the love blossoming between them. The first book in the Tempered Series is here!

Tempered Hearts is a journey of both personal and spiritual rebirth of faith lost, then found, and a lesson in forgiveness. -- Sheri L. McGathy, Author of Elfen Gold

Tempered Hearts is an outstanding story of true love and the obstacles you have to overcome to realize loves permanence. -- Tracy Farnsworth, Reviewer Ivy Quill

This novel is much steamier and grittier than the typical Christian novel without decreasing any of the message. -- Amanda Killgore, Reviewer The Romance Reader’s Connection Inspirational romance at it’s innovative best! -- Susan Grant, Author Once a Pirate and The Star King

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003L202HA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Temperance Publishing - Imprint of Pamela S Thibodeaux Enterprises, LLC (January 16, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 16, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4182 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 ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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Award-winning author, Pamela S. Thibodeaux is the Co-Founder of Bayou Writers Group in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Multi-published in romantic fiction as well as creative non-fiction, her writing has been tagged as, "Inspirational with an Edge!" ™ and reviewed as "steamier and grittier than the typical Christian novel without decreasing the message."

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Malinda Barthels
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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Loved this book. Easy to read due to smooth flow of reading. Loved that the intimate parts left alot to your imagination. I bought the whole series and can't wait to read the next one.
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Jessica Alleman
5.0 out of 5 stars Got me out of my reading slump
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023
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Great book! Easy to get drawn into the story. It’s got Love, Faith, and a little spice.
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Dog&CatLover
2.0 out of 5 stars Just Couldn't Connect
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2012
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I had a hard time connecting with either of the main characters. Their love-hate mood swings were hard to accept from two such successful people. I just couldn't find a reason for Tamera, the main character, to be attracted to Craig, her new boss, at all, especially within a few days. If a new boss had acted towards most women the way he treated her I am sure a sexual harassment suit would be coming or at the very least they would quit. While the author writes well and I actually like the fact that she doesn't stop the story when boy gets girl, I also had some issues with how quickly she had Tamera supposedly healing over her grief. Spoiler alert.--Losing both parents in an accident she witnessed, followed by the death of her fiancee in a car wreck a week or two later after he'd attempted to rape her are wounds that don't heal overnight. I can't believe she would let anyone touch her for a long, long time much less an arrogant manhandler like Craig, I don't care how handsome he is.
Maybe this book just wasn't for me. Many others seemed to enjoy it. For. 99, it was a way to waste a couple of hours. If this is the type of story you are looking for try "Deep in the Heart" by Staci Stallings or "The Accidental Bride" and "A Cowboy's Touch" by Denise Hunter. While they aren't quite as sensual, the writing is much better. As my Mom used to say, there is a reason some things cost more.
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Felicia Denise
3.0 out of 5 stars Tempered Hearts
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020
A clash of personalities and wills before they’re even introduced sets the stage for the spirited relationship between Tamara Collins and Craig Harris.

She’s a young veterinarian trying to move on past tragedy and trauma, and he’s the grandson of the wheelchair-bound rancher who hired Tamara for the summer. Craig’s past is no less traumatic than Tamara’s, and part of the reason for his hard, gruff exterior.

Things don’t get any better after the couple is introduced. Craig is determined to run Tamara off until he witnesses her superior vet skills firsthand.

Tempered Hearts is well-written Christian Fiction and I applaud it for taking on the daunting subject of premarital sex. The story doesn’t shy away from difficult scenes, and they’re handled well. However, there were too many of them for me. How many times must one touch fire to know it’s hot?

The story worked best when this couple was talking, open and honest, without name-calling and attitudes. I got to see two people who cared for each other struggle with their own internal demons while each tried to get understanding from the other. And I cared.

But while I cared about those moments and their Christian journey, they were not my favorite people as individuals.

With her constant fits of attitude and name-calling, Tamara seemed more like a spoiled teenager than an accomplished medical professional. Craig’s irritable, grumpy chauvinist behavior was equally annoying. Their whole battle-of-the-sexes routine seemed over the top and outdated. Add the times she slapped him and he threatened to beat her, and I was eye-rolling myself into a migraine.

As a talented veterinarian trained in the care and breeding of animals, especially horses, Tamara’s naiveté about her own body and sexuality wasn’t realistic as her innocence was commented on often.

However, what kept dragging me out of the story was the constant references to Tamara’s looks. I don’t think there was a character in the story who didn’t say how beautiful she was… several times. They also spoke of her strong character and heart, but those comments were always prefaced with awe-struck statements of her outward appearance. It tainted the story with a shallowness I didn’t expect.

I did not dislike Tempered Hearts. I enjoyed the story and the realistic struggle of the Christian journey, but for me, the central characters transformed too quickly, shedding their flaws to come to understanding and a rushed ending.

(I volunteered to review this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. Opinions are my own.)
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Danielle Carpenter
5.0 out of 5 stars Edgy Christian Inspirational
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020
This story is edgy and deals with trust and issues of rape. Both of these characters are emotional and need the love of God in their lives. With the help of Craig's grandfather, Tamara learns to trust God again, but Craig rules the ranch. Craig learns that passion isn't what God created him for and he must learn to put his faith in God if he is to have Tamera. Craig and Tamera learn to work together and trust that they will be there for each other as they find that the love they have for each other is greater than the desire. Tamera and Craig learn to temper their hearts to find the will of God. The narrator does an excellent job of dramatization, and the character come alive in this audiobook.
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April H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Temper Temper
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2019
Tempered Hearts
: Pamela S Thibodeaux

***The GoodReads blurb for this book is incorrect!!!***

When fire and fire meet in the form of an arrogant rancher and a hurting lady vet, you can bet sparks will fly. The love-hate-love flipping attitudes get to be a bit much. I don't expect any relationship to be smooth as glass all the time, but these two seem to trip each others triggers and the battle is on. Tamera Collins wants to wait for marriage before sex.Craig Harris thinks his sex life is separate from his spiritual (or lack there of) life. What will happen if these two get together? It was a good quick listen.

The narration was well done. The characters were well portrayed by Terri England.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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Peni A
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
I enjoyed Craig & Tamara's story very much. The story is very realistic with just a couple exceptions. I liked how the story starts when they first meet and took me through the birth of their first baby.

Being a Christian myself I appreciated all the references to scripture and prayer which are abundant. A few extra kernals of wisdom are also thrown in as well. Craig's trigger temper is concerning throughout as well as some of his threats, I felt were unnecessarily violent or scary. These could be seen as triggers for some.

I recieved a free Audible copy of this story in exchange for a honest review.
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