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First and Only: Callaghan Brothers, Book 2 Kindle Edition

by Abbie Zanders (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,876 ratings

You never forget your first love.

Lexi O’Connell has secretly been in love with Ian Callaghan for more than ten years. So when she returns to Pine Ridge and he turns those sexy crystal blue eyes her way, she doesn’t have a hope of resisting, even if she knows it can only be for one night.

Even if it will break her heart. Because while she would know him anywhere, he doesn’t even recognize her.

Ian Callaghan is mischievous, playful, and irresistible to women. When he sets his sights on the attractive young woman who has been discreetly staring at him, he doesn’t think twice about seducing her.

It wasn’t supposed to be more than one night. And falling in love with her was definitely not part of the plan.

A few days is all Ian needs to know that Lexi is The One. His croie. His soul mate. And he doesn’t understand how she can just walk away.

But what Ian doesn’t understand might just kill her.

WARNING: Due to strong language and steamy scenes of a sexual nature, this book is intended for mature (18+) readers only.

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Ian Callaghan

Ian Callaghan is known as the bad boy of the bunch, and for good reason

Mischievous, charming, and attractive, Ian's skills with women are surpassed only by his mastery of digital systems. That changes when Lexi O'Connell returns to Pine Ridge. No longer the skinny, shy girl he once knew, Lexi's all grown up now - and the only one capable of bringing this bad boy to his knees.

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The Callaghan Brothers is a series, but I hold to my promise: no cliffhangers, ever. Each book is a story in itself, and focuses on a different Callaghan brother. You don't need to read book 1 to read book 2. The books are in chronological order, though (i.e., book 2 happens after book 1), so there are references in later releases to things that occurred in earlier books.

The Callaghan Brothers Series, in order:

    • Dangerous Secrets (Jake)
    • First and Only (Ian)
    • House Calls (Michael)
    • Seeking Vengeance (Sean)
    • Guardian Angel (Kane)
    • Beyond Affection (Shane)
    • Having Faith (Kieran)
    • Bottom Line (Aidan)
    • Forever Mine (Jack)
    • Two of a Kind (Spencer)
    • Not Quite Broken (Brian)
    • All Wrong (Nick)
    • Home Team Advantage (Matt - Callaghan Brothers / Long Road Home crossover)

    Related Series: Connelly Cousins, Sanctuary

    About the Author

    Abbie Zanders is the author of more than 65 published romance novels ranging from contemporary to paranormal and everything in between. She promises her readers two things: happily ever afters, always, and no cliffhangers, ever.

    Born and raised in the mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, she has degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics. She worked for more than twenty-five years as a software engineer, designing and writing financial applications, though she has also held second jobs as a deli clerk, pub waitress, restaurant baker, and secretary that she draws upon to give real-life dimension to her characters.

    Abbie has been crafting stories since elementary school, though she has only recently decided to start sharing them with others. When she's not escaping into another world of her own creation, she's a busy wife and mother of three, including a set of identical twins. Besides being an avid reader and writer, she loves animals (especially big dogs), American muscle cars, and 80's hair bands.

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    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2014
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    Abbie Zanders is a USA Today Bestselling Author with more than 65 published romance novels to date. Her stories range from contemporary to paranormal and everything in between. She promises her readers two things: happily ever afters, always, and no cliffhangers, ever.

    Born and raised in the mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, where she sets most of her stories, she’s known for small town romance featuring golden-hearted alpha heroes and strong, relatable heroines. Besides being an avid reader and writer, she loves animals (especially big dogs), American muscle cars, and 80's hair bands.

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    Customers love this book's story, particularly the Ian and Lexis narrative, and appreciate its emotional depth and humor. The writing is well-edited and easy to read, while the characters have strong personalities. Customers find the series engaging, with each book getting better, and they enjoy the steamy content.

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    65 customers mention "Story quality"60 positive5 negative

    Customers love the story, particularly the romance between Ian and Lexis, with one customer appreciating the medical condition storyline and another describing it as a believable modern fairy tale.

    "Wow! Another interesting story by Abbie! This story is about Ian and Lexi!..." Read more

    "...reading her contribution to the Long Road Home, a stellar collaboration of five wonderful authors (some I knew and loved, some I now know and love)...." Read more

    "...She has given her readers an interesting storyline, characters you can't help but root for and a steamy, lovely, sometimes angsty romance with this..." Read more

    "...This is number 2, and I think it's better than #1. With a lot of drama ( you will cry...if you are human!) but less darker...." Read more

    57 customers mention "Readability"53 positive4 negative

    Customers find the book fantastic and engaging, with several mentioning they cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

    "...better when read in the series. The brothers are protective and bring all new meaning to family. This is Ian's story...." Read more

    "...Maybe! Anyway I forgave him at the end! Good book, again well written, go for Abbie Zanders!" Read more

    "I really enjoyed the beginning of this book and watching Ian fall head over heels for Lexi...." Read more

    "...I enjoyed the book, felt empathy for Lexi at times, and was downright aggravated with both of them for just not telling each other how they felt...." Read more

    36 customers mention "Series quality"36 positive0 negative

    Customers love this book and consider it as good as the first in the series, with one customer noting that each book is getting better.

    "...I am happy they finally found their way back to each other. FANTASTIC job Abbie! I would recommend this book!" Read more

    "...interesting and steamy story for the second installment in this great new series. I've come to really appreciate this authors writing style...." Read more

    "Loved this one! Both were a bit stubborn, I would preferred they saw quickly they were meant together, but Iam just a reader, lol!..." Read more

    "...Great Series!" Read more

    26 customers mention "Character development"26 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the strong personalities and distinct heroines.

    "...She has given her readers an interesting storyline, characters you can't help but root for and a steamy, lovely, sometimes angsty romance with this..." Read more

    "...The character dimension was just as wonderful if not better than the first book, which was pretty hot in it's own right...." Read more

    "...This is just a good love story, with characters that you will really enjoy" Read more

    "Three and a half stars for the book and the series as a whole. Strong characters, but the storylines are riddled with tons of repetition,..." Read more

    20 customers mention "Writing style"20 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as well-edited and a sweet easy read.

    "...This was a well-written and developed story rich with a passionate, steamy romance and some angst to overcome making their coming together hard..." Read more

    "...Maybe! Anyway I forgave him at the end! Good book, again well written, go for Abbie Zanders!" Read more

    "...In the end I couldn't put it down. it moved well and was too easy to read in one sitting. You won't be disappointed...." Read more

    "...But you gotta applaud Abby Zanders because she still managed to write beautifully and captavating... I hated all these things mentioned and more and..." Read more

    17 customers mention "Heartwarming"15 positive2 negative

    Customers find the book heartwarming and emotionally wrought, with one customer noting it gave them a lot of feels.

    "...Playful, romantic, intense, heartfelt. Bravo!!..." Read more

    "...and developed story rich with a passionate, steamy romance and some angst to overcome making their coming together hard earned and well deserved...." Read more

    "...Ian is so sweet to her. He’s very caring and you can tell how much she means to him." Read more

    "...It was romantic, sexy, and heartwarming, I can’t say enough about Zanders’ development of her characters. On to book 3!" Read more

    9 customers mention "Humor"9 positive0 negative

    Customers find the book humorous and enjoyable.

    "...Playful, romantic, intense, heartfelt. Bravo!!..." Read more

    "...Engaging, sexy, well written story with characters I wish I knew! Can’t believe I just found Abby Zanders!" Read more

    "I enjoyed this sweet easy read. The characters were likable and funny. The story wasn’t terribly predictable, and kept me engaged until the end...." Read more

    "...Ian and Lexi were meant for each other. This book had suspense, humor, and steamy sex. It had it all...." Read more

    8 customers mention "Steamy content"8 positive0 negative

    Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book.

    "...an interesting storyline, characters you can't help but root for and a steamy, lovely, sometimes angsty romance with this story...." Read more

    "Loved Ian and Lexi's story! the heat, passion was well written! This is a start to this series! On to Michael!" Read more

    "...This book had suspense, humor, and steamy sex. It had it all. The writing is fantastic and I am glad I found this series." Read more

    "Oh my how hot and wonderful Lex and Ian are together but their path was so aggravating and aggravating again...." Read more

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    • RS
      5.0 out of 5 stars this one was heavy
      Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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      Ok, first, there are spoilers after this sentence….READ THE BOOK.
      I have a condition that makes “normal” life impossible. So, I can totally understand why Lexi took advantage of a time she could seem to be normal. The fact she was working with her soulmate just wasnt known.
      Ian was going to be more than a lifetime fantasy lived in a week, he also was dealing with a woman whose soul he had been fighting as he didnt want that kind if commitment when they were young. (At least thats my take on Ian).
      The fact she hid her condition is understood. As was Ian’s fears of hurting her since both were taking blame and not talking, that terrible year was a given.
      I thought this was way more family intense than book 1.
      Here you have the teen/hormone crazy years of the guys introduced along with the intense love of the little sister they didn’t get.
      Lexi had the issue of her dad and his passing, the evil step-family, but then the house where once again family was centered.
      This also introduced me to the “cousins” and I now very much wish to read their stories.
      I thought once again Ian was going to be a guy I thought as a man whore as how he was introduced in book 1 and here AT FIRST. But he grew up quickly when he found his soulmate.
      Also, I now cant wait for Aiden. I mean Lexi and he watched “Time of Their Lives”!No one ever talks about that Abbot and Costello gem! Well done Ms. Zanders!
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    • Dawn C
      5.0 out of 5 stars First and Only
      Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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      Wow! Another interesting story by Abbie! This story is about Ian and Lexi! As you read through this story, you have to feel sorry for Lexi yet be in awe of her as she fights a rare disease that she inherited from her mother. The fact that Lexi has been in love with Ian from the moment she saw him and Ian was a player didn't bode well for Lexi. It was sad that when Ian first met her on the bus that he didn't recognize her at all. As you keep reading, we get the roller coaster ride of their relationship. You will get tears when you think we lost Lexi but joy that she actually survived and shocked to find out she was pregnant. Michael was a big help to this couple. I am happy they finally found their way back to each other. FANTASTIC job Abbie! I would recommend this book!
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    • Danielle
      4.0 out of 5 stars FOUR 'I'M READY TO COME HOME' STARS!
      Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2015
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      This is the second book in the Callaghan Brothers series by Abbie Zanders. Ms. Zanders delivered another well written, interesting and steamy story for the second installment in this great new series. I've come to really appreciate this authors writing style. It's wrought with emotion, rich with details and and fantastic in it's execution. She has given her readers an interesting storyline, characters you can't help but root for and a steamy, lovely, sometimes angsty romance with this story. This particular story in the series hits one of my personal favorite story lines - unrequited love.

      Alexis Kattapoulos, formerly known as Lexi O'Connell, is no stranger to Pine Ridge or to Ian Callaghan. Despite his not recognizing her during the "first" meeting, Lexi has known - and been in love with - him nearly her entire life. After her mother's death, her father remarried a woman with a daughter, and so began the story of Lexi's Cinderella youth. After a particularly troublesome incident as a teenager, she quietly fled Pine Ridge with the help of her father and, his friend, Callaghan patriarch, Jack, leaving behind her best friend and staunchest protector, Kieran Callaghan, and her crush, Ian.

      A chance meeting, on a bus back to Pine Ridge, reunites Lexi and Ian, only Ian doesn't recognize her. Ian, being the charming, mischievious guy he is, pursues her even when she turns down his invitation to dinner. He shows up at her hotel room with dinner anyway, and Lexi, unable to deny herself this once in a lifetime opportunity, allows herself to be seduced by Ian. Ian is changed by this encounter with Lexi, and he begins to pursue her. But Lexi has a life now; she's a renowned chef in Georgia and her life is there. And Lexi has a secret. Ian is relentless and he convinces Lexi to extend her stay and spend the weekend with him.

      The more time they spend together, the more Ian is convinced that Lexi is his "one," his croie - Irish for heart, soulmate. The Callaghan boys have always been told that once a Callaghan man finds his heart, it will belong to her and her alone forever. They, of course, didn't believe it, that is until Jake found his. Now, Ian is a believer, too, and it's trying desperately to convince Lexi. After an incident at the county fair with her evil and insanely jealous step-sister, Kayla, leaves Lexi confused, heartbroken, injured and hospitalized, she returns to Georgia. Ian, only now learning of her secret, blames himself for part of her hurt. Unwilling to let her go, Ian's attempts to reach her go unanswered, and Lexi is now harboring another even bigger secret from Ian. Her best friend and boss, Aiden, finally intervenes and Lexi is surprised by find Ian at her apartment. Ian makes it clear to her that he wants her, but he's treating her with kid gloves now, frustrating Lexi and breaking her heart.

      Will Ian get through to Lexi? Will her forgive her for keeping this major secret from him? Can he overcome the fear that he harbors related to her condition?

      This was a well-written and developed story rich with a passionate, steamy romance and some angst to overcome making their coming together hard earned and well deserved. I've really come to adore this author and her writing style, and I am eager for more of this series.
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    • Heather P.
      5.0 out of 5 stars Ready for more Callaghan brothers please...
      Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016
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      Just when I thought Jake was enough, enter Ian. You see Ian in the first book with Jake. They are the closest brothers and have some naughty fun at times.

      The character dimension was just as wonderful if not better than the first book, which was pretty hot in it's own right. Ian is a sexy mix of humour, loyalty and sex...pure sex. He's perfectly imperfect and knows his flaws but lets fear take over when his love is in question. Lexi is a strong woman. She has a secret and she wants to be something more than what the secret is. She's probably my favourite female character in the series so far.

      They both love hard and with everything, which means that without each other they are truly broken. Two broken pieces that are drawn to each other, that are good for each other that were made for each other.

      This book made me angry, scared, teared up a bit...ok I cried and cursed the author saying WHAT THE HECK!!!! In the end I couldn't put it down. it moved well and was too easy to read in one sitting. You won't be disappointed.

      I had to laugh when the background lead villain girl got screwed over. Wow...some women are horrific people and I hope that this one was truly fictional.
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    • Suzanne Ault
      5.0 out of 5 stars Tissues ready?
      Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
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      Let your heartstrings get pulled in Abbies second Callaghan book. See Lexi fulfill her teenage dreams with the only one who she will ever love. But can it last?
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    • Elspeth
      5.0 out of 5 stars This is about the fifth reading of the Callaghan series!
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2018
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      and the first time I am writing critique. This was very satisfying, I adore Ian! Of all the Callaghan women, Lexi is my least favourite, don't know why, but this story is beautiful! Couldn't really have been any other partner for Ian. Her had. He's had his fill of vibrant aggressive women, women who knew the score and played the game. If he had to settle it would have to be a sweet innocent woman like Lexi. She did blossom and at the end was almost an equal, definitely what he needed. Now, on to Michael!
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    • LL144
      5.0 out of 5 stars First and Only: Callaghan Brothers, Book 2
      Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2019
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      Loved this one too! At the rate I am going I will have the whole series in three days. The stories are addictive...once you start reading you just can’t stop!
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    • Amy Burch
      5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars for my favourite Callaghan Brother!
      Reviewed in Australia on May 4, 2015
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      Congratulations Ms. Zanders you have once again delivered a book oozing with alpha hotness, amazing characters and an emotional story. In fact, I think you may actually have outdone yourself this time around.

      We all knew from meeting him in the last book that Ian Callaghan was a hot, sexy as sin, player. He was charming, cocky, funny and enjoyed his bed-hopping ways. Returning from a covert mission to attend the funeral of a close family friend, Ian has a chance encounter with a beautiful and mysterious stranger on the bus he is travelling on. From the moment he lays eyes on her he is intrigued and feels drawn to her. Despite his most charming efforts she manages to rebuff all his advances. As the pair prepare to part ways he tries once again by asking the beauty to have dinner with him. This time when she declines his invitation Ian is able to see the hesitation and uncertainty in her eyes. After seeing her safely to her motel Ian reluctantly leaves but quickly devises a plan to see her again very soon. After all, he is a Callaghan and they were raised to go after what they want. And right now, Ian wants nothing more than the beautiful Alexis.

      What Ian doesn't realise is that Alexis or Lexi isn't actually a stranger he met on a bus, she used to be friends with his brother Kieran when she was a scrawny, nervous 14 year old and has been totally and utterly in love Ian for the past 10 years. Knowing that she has never thought of another man except Ian and the fact he did not even know who she was stung more than she would like to admit, but Lexi still can't help thinking that turning him away was a mistake. She has wanted Ian Callaghan from the moment she was old enough to understand what that "want" was and the opportunity to be with Ian even if only for one night would fulfil all her fantasies and dreams. So when he arrives on her doorstep unannounced Lexi decides to take the plunge and go with it, even if it will have the potential to break her heart.

      After an incredible night of all consuming passion Ian is disappointed when he wakes to find himself in a bed alone. Realising he is late for the funeral he has little time to dwell on it. Arriving late at his fathers best friend, Brian's funeral does not impress his dad one bit and it is with a clipped attitude that Jack informs Ian that Kayla, Brian's step-daughter and Ian's ex hook up is his responsibility and to keep her from making any scenes. If spending time with beautiful but incredibly bitchy Kayla isn't bad enough it becomes absolute torture when he looks across the room and sees the amber eyes he spent the whole night before looking into as they both came apart. It is with shock that all the pieces fall into place and he realises exactly who Lexi is and why she looks so devastated to see Kayla hanging off him. But there is nothing he can do in a room full of people.

      There were so many layers to this story which I really loved. I wanted to know about their pasts as well as the present all while hoping for their future. I enjoyed the fact that whilst on the surface it appears to be insta-love it was actually a love that started years ago when a shy teenage girl fell for a boy that didn't even seem to notice her.

      There is a lot of drama in the book but whilst it did break my heart at times it never felt too angsty. There was a lovely balance in the drama and angst which kept you completely enthralled in the story.

      Lexi was keeping a big secret.... in fact she kept a couple but they only added to the story. I understood her decisions to keep quiet even though my heart broke for her. She was a strong heroine and once again Zander's managed to create a strong, independent heroine with a bit of sass who wasn't stupid or annoying.

      There was a lot more to Ian Callaghan then I imagined and I loved getting to know him. He was so sweet, loving and kind whilst still being a total alpha-male. He loved Lexi and would do anything to protect her and keep her safe even if that had to be from him.

      There was a lot of pain, heartache, confusion and frustration in this book but it was worth every single minute. The best love stories always take the rockiest roads and these two certainly took a rocky road.

      The Callaghan Clan are fast embedding themselves in my heart and I am thoroughly enjoying reading their books. I am so excited to start Michael's book next - House Calls and I have a sneaking suspicion he may just bump Ian off the top of my favourite Callaghan brothers list!

      If you haven't read this series or are deliberating as to whether you should or not I highly recommend reading it, the books are fast paced the characters are memorable and the stories are well developed and hold your attention from start to finish.
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    • Mgeorge
      4.0 out of 5 stars Must read series!
      Reviewed in Australia on September 13, 2015
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      The 6 books in this series are fantastic! Great story lines and interconnections that allow your appreciation and fondness of the characters to flow from book to book. The Callaghan brothers are nothing short of dreamy and loveable. The stories are all well written and move at a pace that makes each book a page turner. Do yourself a favour and buy all 6 in one go because as soon as you finish one, you'll want to start the next!
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    • Poppins
      5.0 out of 5 stars Just simply amazing..
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2016
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      Omg I only started this book late evening on the 6/6/16 and finished it on the 7/6/16 this book had me laughing out loud,crying, and so mad with the some of the characters , beautifully written , what a fantastic author who is one of my top 5 ...
      If you love steamy funny gripping romance please read these you will not be disappointed . Some books that are a series you get a little Fed up as basically they are all the same.. not this author.... just fantastic
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