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Stallions and Studs Box Set

Two hours outside of Boise, Idaho, is a sign that reads, “Welcome to Stallions and Studs.”<br><br>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.<br><br>Contains the stories:<br><br><strong>Shoulda Been a Cowboy</strong>: 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?<br><br><strong>Back in the Saddle Again</strong>: 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?<br><br><strong>Rodeo Cowboy</strong>: 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?<br><br><strong>Reining In Rio</strong>: 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?

Terry O'Reilly · LGBT+
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101 Chs

Chapter 75

Rio sat and watched the rest of the class. One rider in particular caught his eye. The man was big, broad-shouldered, with muscles to spare. He rode a big bay horse. They laid down a perfect pattern and were declared the winners at the end of the class. Rio was impressed with the man&rsquo;s riding skills as well as the man himself. Now there&rsquo;s someone I could really get into, Rio thought as he watched the handsome hunk ride into the arena to get his first place ribbon to the applause of the crowd.

Rio rode back to the barn. He dismounted and walked Zeus into the stall.

Merry came up to the door. &ldquo;How&rsquo;d it go?&rdquo;

&ldquo;I coulda done better,&rdquo; Rio replied as he pulled the saddle from the horse&rsquo;s back. &ldquo;I went off pattern and was DQ&rsquo;ed.&rdquo;

&ldquo;Well, don&rsquo;t worry, you&rsquo;ll do better tomorrow.&rdquo;