Tough tomboy Tabitha Conrad rides bulls and bareback broncs like a champ. In only her second rodeo season, she's headed for the finals. An over-protective older brother and his buddy sometimes take care of her a little too well. She's having trouble living up to the bold, bawdy reputation most cowgirls enjoy.<br><br>Wes Duncan lost his father and an older brother to bulls in the arena. Now he's working as a rodeo clown, determined to save as many downed riders as he can.  He finds feisty little Tab immensely attractive but as his best friend's kid sister, she's off limits.<br><br>As much as he admires her spunk and determination, every time she comes out on a bull, he almost has a heart attack. What can he do to keep her safe? And if he gives in to his heart and his lust, who will keep her safe from him?  Before they know it, Tab and Wes are caught up in a whirlwind of passion and misunderstandings. It takes a very close call to bring them to their senses and get Tab up for the ride of her life.

Cowgirl Up

She went over her own gear, helped out wherever an extra pair of hands were needed, and hung out with some of the people she knew from her two years on the circuit. Still there was too much time to think, to argue with herself over her impulsive flight, and to wonder if she’d made the right move or not.


Well, I can’t afford to get my bloomers in a knot over things with a big ride coming up. This one will make it or break it for me. I’m barely in the finals, and a good score will cement my place, but a bad one could cut me out. If I can make the finals and do well, I might think about quitting, at least the bulls. I’d prob’ly have enough then to try something else, maybe even get me a good barrel or ropin’ horse, a truck and trailer.


Chapter 9