Reese McCrae has never backed down from a challenge-not in the arena, not in life, and definitely not when it comes to Colt Jennings. The bullfighter with the lazy grin and dangerous charm has been a thorn in her side since their rookie season. They don't compete in the same events, but every time they cross paths on the rodeo circuit, sparks fly, and not the sweet kind.
Colt lives for adrenaline, good banter, and the way Reese rolls her eyes when he calls her "darlin'." Their teasing rivalry has always been part game, part armor, but when a wager gone sideways forces them into a date, Reese finds herself face-to-face with something she didn't expect: a man who sees her. All of her.
He's cocky. She's competitive. And neither of them is willing to give an inch-until the stakes turn real. When a rough ride and a tough decision leave them both reeling, Reese has to decide if winning means holding her ground... or letting someone in for the first time.
Because love, like rodeo, is never a sure thing. But sometimes? It's worth the risk.
