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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 98

&ldquo;Tomorrow we&rsquo;ll practice some more. We&rsquo;ll have to pen three calves in the contest,&rdquo; Rio told Mark.

After the two men put the horses out to graze, they walked back toward the barn at a leisurely pace. Neither seemed in a hurry to have their morning together be over. For Rio it was a matter of wanting to squeeze in every second he could before Saturday when Mark would leave. He wished he could make time stand still. Rio wondered if Mark was feeling anything similar.

When they got to the stable, Rio asked, &ldquo;What ya got planned for the rest of your day?&rdquo;

&ldquo;Alan and John want to spend some time at the pool. They said that Sonny suggested a sunset trail ride.&rdquo;

&ldquo;And you?&rdquo;

&ldquo;Nothing really. Any suggestions?&rdquo; Mark turned to Rio with what the cowboy interpreted as a hopeful look.

&ldquo;Not unless you&rsquo;re into muckin&rsquo; out stalls and ridin&rsquo; fence to see if any needs mendin&rsquo;?&rdquo;