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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 94

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Rio walked past the saloon. He was dressed in his best jeans and a shiny black silk shirt with grey pearl snaps. He was ready for an evening of dancing&mdash;primarily, he hoped&mdash;with Mark. He&rsquo;d never been on a date with a guy before. While this didn&rsquo;t actually qualify as one because he was technically on duty&mdash;going to the saloon to make sure the guests had a good time. However, he was pretty sure this was what a date would be like.

Back at the barn after the trail ride, Mark and Rio had been alone. Sonny and his trail riders had finished with putting their horses up and Wade had still been in the arena giving lessons. All the while Mark and Rio had untacked and groomed the horses they&rsquo;d hardly talked, but had frequently hugged and exchanged kisses and caresses.

Before they&rsquo;d left the barn, Rio had asked Mark to go to the saloon with him that night

Mark had responded, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a date.&rdquo;