Two hours outside of Boise, Idaho, is a sign that reads, “Welcome to Stallions and Studs.” In the four stories corralled together in this collection, read about the cowboys who work the ranch and the men who come there to live out their cowboy fantasies. Riding, herding cattle, rodeoing along with moonlit trail rides, snuggling by a camp fire, and rolling around in the hay are just some of the activities available to the guests seeking to lasso themselves some cowboy fun. And for a few, if they’re lucky, a whole lot more. Contains the stories: Shoulda Been a Cowboy: Charlie Bradley, enthralled with cowboys, chooses a dude ranch for his summer vacation. There he meets Wade Connors who, in addition to being his riding instructor, romances Charlie as his playmate of the week. What happens when Charlie’s week ends and he has to return home? Back in the Saddle Again: Mack MacIntyre has left his life as a cowboy behind. For 35 years he’s been a devoted husband, father, and businessman far from his roots in the west. One day that old life, in the form of Seth Buchanan, comes knocking on his door. Seth has a dream. Does Mack have the courage to share in it? Rodeo Cowboy: Lex Cunningham and Trent Boxwood ride rodeo together. Lex hopes Trent’s friendship can be turned to something more, but when he acts on signs that Trent is interested, Trent rebuffs him. Why? Will Trent overcome what stands between them? Reining In Rio: The single life is just fine for Rio Cody. His motto is monogamy is monotony. However, at a local horse show he meets someone who may turn that notion inside out. But Mark Wembly is not at all Rio’s type and is a pain in the butt to boot. Will Rio continue to ride alone, or will Mark rein him in?

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At first, Mack thought the idea foolhardy, but kept that opinion to himself. But he listened to what Seth had to say. Seth explained the reason they&rsquo;d visited the bars the night before was to solidify ideas of what kind of establishment he would like to have. The more Seth talked, the more his enthusiasm rubbed off on Mack. 


Maybe this wasn&rsquo;t such a bad idea after all. Why Seth even had a name for it already: Stallions and Studs. Mack liked that. Maybe it would be worth investigating. 


&ldquo;That&rsquo;s why I asked ya if ya&rsquo;d ever thought of a handle bar moustache,&rdquo; Seth had said. &ldquo;I can picture you behind the bar with a black Stetson and a big old handle bar, passin&rsquo; out drinks to the sexy patrons.&rdquo;


So Mack signed on to the project. As a real estate agent, he would be able to use his contacts and expertise in finding a suitable location. 


&ldquo;I got me the ideas; you got the know-how,&rdquo; Seth said. 


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