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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The horse snorted and kept eating his morning hay.


&ldquo;Glad reinin&rsquo; horses don&rsquo;t have to have their manes trimmed and banded. But I guess Merry&rsquo;d have someone who could do it if you needed it doin&rsquo;.&rdquo; Just then Rio heard someone talking outside Zeus&rsquo; stall.


&ldquo;Then, even though he knew there was a long line waiting to register for classes, he kept chatting up Shelly in the entry booth. What a macho jerk.&rdquo; It was Mark&rsquo;s voice.


&ldquo;Maybe he just had questions. This is his first Quarter Horse show,&rdquo; came a second voice, which Rio thought might be Caitlin.


Mark harrumphed. &ldquo;Those handsome muscle studs are all alike. Stuck on themselves and think they&rsquo;re God&rsquo;s gift to the world. Anyway, now I&rsquo;m late because of him and I have to get Peggy ready for showmanship.&rdquo;


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