She’s shy, he’s stoic…not the hardest personality traits to overcome, but Sophie Carson and Roman “Chief” Proudfit have their work cut out for them.Sophie has a crush on the silent-but-studly firefighter next door. She’s been pining away silently while secretly helping the hardworking man by mowing his lawn—which he thinks is being done by her nonexistent husband and/or boyfriend. He’s definitely … definitely not big on neighborly chitchat, but with her stutter, that suits Sophie just fine. But now a misunderstanding at a bar has put him even further out of her reach.
Roman’s difficult upbringing on an Indian reservation is a sore spot, so when he thinks Sophie is taking advantage of poor people for medical trials at her workplace, he lets her know exactly what he thinks. But when he discovers he misunderstood, he’s man enough to admit it…and also that he should have opened his eyes to his beautiful, sensitive neighbor sooner.
As the couple gets closer, each helping the other overcome lifelong pains, for the first time in years, Roman has something to live for other than his job. And, as he discovers when Sophie puts herself in danger, something even bigger to lose…
** Shelter for Sophie is the 8th book in the Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
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I am finding it difficult to find new words of praise for Susan Stoker. Once again she has enthralled me with her tale. In this one we once again have a very strong woman, but she is also introverted and shy. Sophie is a researcher, looking to find better and less painful ways to treat severe burns.
Chief is a paramedic/firefighter who has previously insulted his neighbor by giving her twenty dollars for mowing his lawn while he was on shift. Without knowing her, he again puts his foot in it while out with friends at the Sloppy Cow.
From here Chief has to eat a lot of crow and even grovel a bit to get back into Sophie’s good graces. He is determined though. Especially as he learns more about her and her never ending quest to make things better for those in need.
Another beautiful example of how strong and beautiful one is, even with what some would consider a disability.
I couldn’t put this book down, thank you Susan for not being quite as hard as you usually are on your heroines!
Interesting!! I really enjoyed Sophie and Chief’s story! Their story is interesting, engaging and sexy. The best part about reading this story for me, was learning some of Chief’s background and Navajo traditions and superstition. Sophie had my heart right off the bat! That girl rocks!! What she does helping burn victim is awesome! I love this author’s stories and this one did not disappoint!
I loved the main characters Chief and Sophie, all the issues they faced in their pasts and present, their backstories, and the wonderful slow build of the relationship!
I have been reading ebooks by Susan Stoker for a while and have enjoyed every one of them. I have difficulty putting her books down. Keep writing Susan – you make life bearable in this time of tragedy.
I loved how they complemented each other.
Loved the Navajo nation references to beliefs!! Good info on the people.
I liked the way the author brought some understanding of homeless and Native Indian customs into the story. She did not make her characters perfect which her readers could relate.
Sophie Carson gives Roman “Chief” Proudfit a reason to smile, a reason to laugh, something to live for other than being a firefighter. They’ve both had childhoods that clearly defined them as the adults they are today. Sophie’s tender heart and inate goodness shows through in her work and her friendships. I love the spirituality and mysticism of Chief’s Native American beliefs and how he shared them so beautifully with Sophie.
“Shelter for Sophie” is the eighth book in the Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes series and even though it is part of a series it can be read as a stand-alone. This is the story of Roman “Chief” Proudfit the sexy yet quiet Navajo Indian firefighter and Sophie Carson who just so happens to be his next door neighbor. Sophie has a stuttering problem which causes her to be shy and withdrawn from people she doesn’t know, so when Chief tells her to thank her boyfriend/husband for cutting his grass, she doesn’t bother to tell him that she has neither one, but that she had cut his grass. Sophie works with a medical research burn unit finding underprivileged children to have trial runs done free and at a bar one night Chief overhears her talking to her friends about it. Well he doesn’t realize what she does is a good thing and is quick to tell her what he thinks. Well, seems like he has some apologizing to do and maybe just get to know his neighbor a little better. He soon learns that there is more to Sophie than meets the eye, like the way she treats the homeless people in a rundown building beside where she works and the more he finds out the more he likes. Basically this the story of two people that don’t judge one another but supports each other.
An unusual story about imperfect people dealing with life and love. Enjoyable and a good addition to your reading list. Strong characters with a happily ever after. Sexual situations and use of the F word.
Susan did it again love these books
he is a firefighter who grew up on an indian reservation the author does a good job with the history of the navijoo she helps people get medical care for their burns from the accidents because she was burned when she was young they clear up the misunderstanding at the beginning and start dating she has loved him for a year ever since he moved in they have sizzling romance she gets to see where he grew up there is someone who is setting fires so that is exciting to solve they have a happy ending
Looking for the person inside because of or in spite of the packaging. Yay
I ended up skimming the book because it was so repetitive
Enjoyed military situation. Easy to follow action.
really good read, had to put down
I really like all of Susan Stockers books. They are romantic with a twist of suspense in them.
Great story about exceptance, compassion and love for the unloveable. Also about acceptance and belief in ones self. Wonderful characters. Supportive friends. Great story line!
Love any Stoker book.
love all her stuff–can’t wait for more!