Sometimes it takes a woman to do a man’s work.Alcoholic parents, abusive ex, and six years in prison for defending herself does something to a woman. Worse yet, Shyanna Owens has chosen a male-dominated profession—rodeo rough stock rider—and the guys don’t want her there. She’s been picked on, spat on, cussed out, slapped, and punched, but she won’t let them run her off. Nobody’s ever thrown her … thrown her one scrap of respect as a human being.
That was before she met Jensen Strader, a man left at the altar, humiliated, and too wounded by it all to keep his job as an instructor and rodeo coach at the local university. He grabbed a couple of horses and a trailer with living quarters and set out on the road to win himself all the buckles and bucks he could. Buckle bunnies? Nope. Not interested in those.
A shady, bitter competitor. Corrupt leadership in the association. A cowboy who believes in protecting the woman who’s lassoed his heart. And a woman who’s proven she can fucking well take care of herself. They’re all on a collision course that could mean the end of someone.
It’s not going to be Jensen. Shyanna will see to that.
Rough Stock takes you into the world of professional rodeo in too many dangerous, twisted, and sexy turns to count. Ladies, cowgirl up—the rodeo’s come to town.
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This is a great storyline, written very well. I love the characters, and the twists and turns of the story. There is a love story with a little mystery as well as a lot of action. You will not want to put this book down until you find out what is going to happen next!
What’s not to like about Jensen and Shyanna? I think I kinda fell for Jensen in the first couple pages. As for Shyanna, she’s rough around the edges but never gives up no matter what or who tries to take her down. Shy is one of those people that is never caught a break in life, from neglectful alcoholic parents to, an abusive relationship, to a prison term to outright harassment from men on the rodeo circuit she’s been put down, let down and abandoned throughout her life. Along comes Jensen who seems to fall for her at first sight. He’s a genuinely nice guy, great rodeo performer and a man who’s willing to stand up for what he believes in. And, he believes in Shy, backs her 100% in her quest to be a bronc and bull rider. Things get dicey when there’s a murder and Jensen goes missing. Shayanna along with friends takes matters into her own hands by tracking down the real suspects and finding Jensen. She finally professes her love realising that he is the one who’s always been there for her. They do get they’re HEA.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I’m the type of reader who will research words and terms that are unfamiliar to me as I read. I learned a lot about the rodeo while reading this book. Deanndra Hall creates strong, multilayered and genuinely likeable characters. Her stories are evenly paced, intriguing and keep the reader interested in what will happen next.
This is my first book by this author. I really like this authors writing style!!
This book is about the rodeo and 2 characters who just love their sport. Jensen is near the top of his game in his league and Shyanna is trying to up her game, but is being held back (quite literally at times) by the men in this sport. They believe that women belong ANYWHERE but in the Rodeo. Jensen however, sees her for the fantastic, kick butt woman she is and is attracted to her. His first meeting with her could have gone better (lol), but it was a perfect meeting for these 2. Their relationship has it’s ups and downs (they both have pasts with hurtful relationships in them).
I really enjoyed the entire plot of this story and how it twists and turns and keeps you riveted. I don’t want to give to much away (it IS pretty good…), but there is more than just gender inequality in the rodeo. Much more… It seems like a sponsor has some very nefarious reasons for wanting to be a sponsor. If they get their way, it will seriously hurt the industry…
Do they get in?
Can they be stopped?
Do Jensen and Shyanna even have a chance at love before the sponsor gets into it?
Can anyone stop them?
You really need to read this story!! I was blown away by how good it was and will look for more from this author, not to mention looking for her past works.