Store clerk Chadwick Algood dreams of leaving his small New England town and becoming Chad Armstrong, a cowboy living a life of adventure in the Wild West. However, Chad is the sole support of his widowed mother and younger sister, so knows his cowboy dreams may never be realized. Chad’s life is turned upside down when Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show comes to town and Chad meets Bo Miller, a roustabout with hopes and dreams of his own. A relationship quickly develops which deepens the young store clerk’s longing for his dream for a new life. Eventually, news from England sends Chad’s mother and sister across the Atlantic. Chad decides to stay in the US. Traveling from town to town in search of Bo and the Wild West show, Chad meets ranch owner Leon Scruggs in a bathhouse and feels an instant connection with the hot cowboy. Which cowboy dream will Chad choose? Or will fate choose for him?

Cowboy Dreams

“Oh my God! I never thought I’d see you again,” Bo said, throwing his arms around Chad. He then held Chad at arm’s length. “Are you really here? What happened? What about your mother and sister?”


“Yes, sir, it’s me, in the flesh! Chad Armstrong at your service.” Chad smiled and wrapped his arms around Bo.


Stepping back, Chad started to explain how his mother had left for England, but just then another Rough Rider rode up and dismounted. He was tall, blond, with deep blue eyes and a pleasant face.


“Chad, I want you to meet someone special. This is my friend Colt, Colt Evans.” Bo put a hand on Colt’s shoulder and gave it a squeeze.


It reminded Chad of when he and Bo had first met, how Bo had laid a hand on his shoulder with the same affection. Colt turned to look at Bo with a warm smile.


Chapter 18