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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A voice broke in. &ldquo;You had a pretty good run today.&rdquo;


Rio turned to find the big man who&rsquo;d won the pro reining standing next to him. Rio felt that familiar surge of testosterone as he took in the sight of the hunk dressed in his black silk cowboy shirt, which showed off his well-developed pecs. He wore a black hat and a pair of skin hugging jeans, cinched with an oval championship buckle that reflected the colored lights from the bar.


&ldquo;Too bad you were off pattern. You rode good.&rdquo;


&ldquo;Zeke, Zeke Harris,&rdquo; the man said, sticking out his hand and smiling.


Rio took the man&rsquo;s hand. The grip was sure, strong. It sent a thrill right to Rio&rsquo;s groin. He smiled up into the man&rsquo;s handsome face, with its steel blue eyes and salt and pepper mustache, matching the hair revealed by Zeke&rsquo;s open collar.


&ldquo;Rio Cody. Pleased to meet ya.&rdquo;


&ldquo;Who&rsquo;s your trainer?&rdquo; Zeke asked.


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