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Sonja Getz, a strapping, loud-mouthed outcast from small-town Texas, hitches up with an over-the-hill trick roper to search for the father who abandoned her as an infant. 15,000 first printing. $15,000 ad/promo. ... Read more

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Coming of age in a revolutionary way
When you read as much as I do, you relish finding authors new to you who have the knack of creating characters that are not characatures and putting them in situations that are far from ordinary.I discovered Sarah Bird thanks to amazon surfing, and marvel that I've never heard of her before.As opposed to the cookie cutter plots so prevalent in chicklit offerings so "hot" today, her approach is truly original.She deserves a much greater readership.I love passing her books around and introducing her to others.

More Sarah Bird
While I can't say this was a wonderful book, it certainly was a lot of fun. I truly enjoy reading Sarah Bird... her characters are so real, yet so unique.

My favorite book of hers, the Boyfriend School was so great, I looked everywhere to find more by her. And it was only when I found her on Amazon that my thirst was sort of quenched.

If you like reading fun stories, that stand apart from the usual stuff, her books are it.

More, Please!
This humorous and touching tale captivated my attention and had me searching through the dictionary. The heroine's vocabulary is impressive to say the least. I enjoyed the search for her father even though I had a goodidea of who it would be. This book is as good as the author's others and Ionly want to know one thing...When will we be lucky enough to read a newnovel by Sarah Bird?

The best journey is one you didn't plan on taking.
Sonja K. Getz, a young woman in search of her father, dismantles the shrine to him on her closet floor, packs all her important belongings in one suitcase, and leaves her mother and new step-father.Forcing herbig-shouldered way into the company of Prairie James -- a man well on hisway to being a has-been trick roper and whom she half-suspects as being herfather -- Sonja starts her journey as a quest for an unknown man only tohave it become a discovery of the unknown woman she has been suppressing. All of her formidable education can not prepare her for what she is aboutto learn on the small town rodeo circuit.A great cast of charactersabound -- misfits, superficially, but each the star of a little moralityplay. ... Read more

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An account of some of the wildest, most x-treme sportmen in recent memory. ... Read more

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Im reading the same story over and over...
I liked his writing style, and his stories are very exciting. But i feel like im reading the same fishing story over and over again. which creates a lack of interest half way through the book.

Excellent Book
This book changed my life! I grew up in SE LA fishing my whole life, always wondering what was underneath the water, after reading Humberto's book, I decided to try it out. Granted Humberto exagerates some, but that's what makes it such an entertaining read.

I now spearfish the rigs on a regular basis, and it's the most fun I've had since i was a kid. All of the local spearfishing clubs are full of a great bunch of guys as well, including the ones mentioned in the book.

If you have an interest in Louisiana fishing / diving / or spearfishing, you need to read this book.

Immature and shallow minded
Sad example of how some men are brainwashed into thinking that destroying life somehow proves their manhood.And the larger the physical body they kill, the more admiration/love they feel for themselves.(Fontana actually believes this is how most other people think, and at one point says a big kill is how to get "the best poon-tang".He says the only thing that is changed is how money replaced the animal body.I'm here to say the reality of what is the "best" sex or the "best" man is vastly different for many of us...including those who farm, hunt, and fish.)

I have nothing against hunting and killing when it is done with skill and respect for animals, and done with the intent of providing food--which is the within the natural order of life.Unfortunately, the following typifies Fontova's attitude."You see a huge cobia or amberjack lumbering by--schlink--Ba-LOOOM!! and the big sucker stops in his tracks.Must be the same rush as shooting an elephant between the eyes from close range--POW!--and watching him collapse like a dynamited building."Seeing the demise of an intelligent, magnificent creature does not give me a rush.Neither does pretending to be in a death battle with fish who do not have our brains or tools, and as a group (marine species particularly), are being depleted much faster than they can restock and survive.The hunters and fishermen/women I admire are heavily into conservation, killing with as little pain as possible, and don't think seeing somebody about get himself killed is something to brag about.This guy couldn't hold a candle to them.

Fontana talks about using various weapons and giving the fish a chance, fighting "mano a mano".Give me a break.They're stupid fish.There is no real contest here, just a brainless desire to find excitement in the chosen possibility of death, dismemberment, and pain.And when not feeling the desire for that kind of excitement, the "rush of strutting around with serious firepower" will do (i.e. just reminding himself who has the greater killing ability can make him happy).Of course, risking the "icy clutch of danger" is further improved by "serious buzzing" and routine drugging of one form or another.I can't imagine who taught this man these are the ways prove himself worthy among "men".If I didn't know better, I'd think he was a teenager--which is how I came across the book--a seventeen year old kid gave it to me to read. I am so glad most "action" writers I've come across have more spiritual, emotional, and global awareness than Fontova and are better role models for youth.

If glorifying death isn't reason enough to skip this book, try Fontova's attitude on what makes a life worth living.He thinks people come down to Louisiana and get mysteriously transformed for the better by having the desire to do nothing but eat, drink, and get laid.Here's his amusing anecdote to sum up that philosphy."An old Cajun put it a little more bluntly.'If you can't eat 'em or F--- 'em, they're worthless."I wonder if he ever considers God's opinion or interpretation of creation.There are certainly no signs of that in this book.

I think I'll go back and reread "Wildlife Wars".Funnier, with more variety, and written by an honorable man who chose to do battle and test himself over things that really matter.Check out Terry Grosz and you'll see what I mean.

A nice trip
Thank you Doug Terry for telling me that triggerfish won't chew my earlobes off!I actually had a nightmare over that one!

As a recreational scuba diver and spearfisherman on Florida's east coast, I found the book a little shy of technical details.For example, what gas mixes did they use, how many of 'em spent time in a decompression chamber, etc. As a quarter-cuban waterman who grew up in Miami and the Florida Keyes, I could relate to many of the scenes in the story.

I was impressed by the writing of Humberto Fontova. It took me back to my youth, and really makes you appreciate the bonds between your buddies.Guys need to get together for some brutal backbreaking, boat pounding, bloody carnage, and beverage-consuming adventure action, every now and then, it's what we do!

The timing of my read, after Hurricane Katrina's devastation, makes you feel for these folks, who truly enjoy life at its best.I wish them all speedy recovery, and hope that all his buddies can find their old sandbar to relax on.....

Just a little too guilty of a pleasure
Mix one part Rodney the Shark Guy, one part Ted Nugent, and two parts your uncle who always seems to have those tall tales, and you wind up with this wild ride through the spear-fishing haunts of Humberto Fontova.

On the surface, it's about about a bunch of guys who just won't grow up and go deep see fishin' (the hard way) off the oil rigs.And it doesn't really get any deeper than that, but does it need to?(And who knew oil platforms had the ecological side benefit of turning into reefs?)

No grand moralizing, just a couple fun guys and their fish tales.You'll be surprised at how hard it is to put down. ... Read more

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Introduces the rodeo event of barrel racing, including its origins, rules, training, and stars. ... Read more

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Barrel Racing (Rodeo)
The book is definately for children as described.Does not offer any tips or training info, but does provide a very brief history of the sport. ... Read more

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To save her family ranch--and her father's legacy--Samantha Jenson reluctantly runs a dude ranch on the financially strapped property. Among the greenhorn tourists in stiff jeans and shiny cowboy boots: handsome businessman Ethan Ames. Ethan makes Sam remember her own dreams--of love and marriage. But surely he'll ride out of her life--in his fancy car--when his vacation is over. Until she learns that Ethan isn't on vacation at all. He has a very big secret. One that just might destroy her dreams of being his rodeo sweetheart...forever.

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Unique Setting!
Samantha Jenson isn't the kind of woman that Evan Ames is used to meeting.She's a gorgeous, stubborn, caring contradiction with cowboy boots.And Evan, a guest at Samantha's family's ranch-turned-dude-ranch, is fascinated.

Sam's too busy worrying about the financial situation at her family's ranch to give Evan the time of day, much less a second look.Her father's death has left Sam and her mom on the edge of bankruptcy without any option but to make their ranch a dude ranch, which Sam resents.The presence of a city boy who can't tell one end of the horse from the other is not something Sam pays much attention to--until Evan finds out Sam's secret.

Winning the bull riding competition at an upcoming local rodeo is the only way Sam can think of to get enough money to do what needs to be done to get the ranch back on track.But can she--should she--knowingly put her life on the line is the same event that cost her father his life?

As she wrestles with this she fights feelings for Evan, who has a crush on her but is caught in a tug of war between his manipulative father and what he knows to be right.If Evan's real estate mogul father has his way, Sam will lose everything--with or without the bull riding prize money.


Betsy St. Amant's story immediately makes the reader feel invested in all that's at state--monetarily and relationally.The setting felt so real and was a great escape from everyday life--just thinking about this story makes me want to pull on my cowboy boots and start driving west.The love story is sweet and believable, and the other driving parts of the story also grip the reader's attention and make this book one I'll enjoy reading over and over again.

Sweet Little Romance
Rodeo Sweetheartis the story of Samantha Jenson, whose beloved ranch home has fallen into tough financial times since her bull-riding father's death two years previous. To make ends meet, Sam and her mom reluctantly turn it into a dude ranch. Even this isn't quite enough, and Sam's mom is considering selling out. Sam will do nearly anything to keep this from happening-from being nice to the wannabe cowboy city slickers to making a dangerous plan of her own.

But Ethan Ames, vacationing with his family from New York City, has plans of his own, and they don't include falling for the ranch girl. What will happen to him and Sam when she finds out why his parents are really here? But on the other hand, what will happen to his relationship to his folks if he bails on their lucrative plans?

A story of two young people's relationships with their fathers-and what it takes to break free of their fathers' expectations-Rodeo Sweetheart is a sweet little romance.

Sweet story!
Love Inspired books are of course sweet because the authors include the sweet story of Jesus sacrifice and redeeming love. Now on to Sam's story.

Sam wants nothing more than to have the ranch be a working ranch, have her dad still around, and to be in the rodeo. Like her dad. As the saying goes, 'if wishes were horses, we'd all be riders.' Her mother is doing the best she can, but the latest group is not what they say they are.

Sam discovers things about herself and about God that makes her life a whole lot more challenging.....:)

A sweet read and a great story. Lots of conflict and lots of faith and lots of romance!

A Must Read for Cowgirls and Greenhorns Alike!
Rodeo Sweetheart is a story about Samantha Jensen, a woman determined to save the family ranch. When a city-slickin' family shows up on vacation, they hold a secret that threatens to destroy everything Samantha is working for. Will Ethan Ames's love for Sam prove stronger than his family's hidden agenda? Written with heart and an authentic taste of ranch life, Betsy St. Amant has written the perfect read for cowgirls and greenhorns alike!

I recommend this book.
About the Book:

Sam found her dreams - all but one- buried under the back-breaking chores and financial responsibility on her family's ranch. She struggles under the work load and monetary burdens to hold onto her father's legacy. She holds tightly to the dream to make her father proud and bring his legacy back to what it used to be. When handsome businessman, Ethan Ames, comes to stay at the ranch, he annoys and intrigues her at the same time. His willingness to help and work hard on the ranch doesn't fit with the image he portrayed with his expensive clothes and fancy sports car. Has she misjudged him? Despite how he makes her heart feel, her head says he can't be trusted. He has a secret. He seems interested in her business, but not very forthcoming in sharing his own.

As her long suppressed dreams make their way to the surface, will her heart or head win? When she finally learns the truth - will it be too late for all of her dreams to come true? Love? Marriage? And will she really succeed, feel she's made her father proud, and bring the ranch back to a real ranch, not just a dude ranch?

Even though Sam has allowed adversity and tragedy to distance her from God, will the circumstances she finds herself in draw her closer in communion with Him again? Can she relinquish control and let God have the reins of her life?

And what about Ethan? Will he be drawn to God in the quiet of Texas country, and in the process learn to take control in a whole new way, the way in which God desires?

Will they find God's plan amidst all the struggles? Will she ever be somebody's Rodeo Sweetheart?

My Thoughts:

This is a charming story and I enjoyed reading it. The author manages to include a lesson that shows, sometimes, we think we have to control everything. But we all know Who's really in control. If we give ourselves to God completely, He'll show us what to do and give us the wisdom to control things according to His plan and not our own. Only through trusting in Him can we have discernment to trust others and make the right decisions.

Congratulations, Betsy, on a heartwarming story of how God can make new beginnings out of sometimes tragic endings! I'll be adding you to my list of "don't want to miss" authors.

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Dev Summers wants nothing more than to quit the grind of the rodeo and return to his grandfather's Nevada ranch. At thirty-five, and battling serious injuries, his decision to retire from professional bull riding thrusts him into conflict with his freewheeling dad and brother. . .and into the arms of July Jones, a woman he dare not love.Running from a failed marriage and an empty life, July is searching for meaning to her existence. She seeks sanctuary at the ranch with Dev, her long-time friend and confidante.As she struggles with her own inner conflict and her growing desire to be more than Dev's friend, she becomes the catalyst that sets his family on a course they did not seek, nor could have foreseen.But before their broken lives can mend, tragedy and a murderous plot will force them to face what they have become.Filled with heartbreak, passion, and hope, The Last Rodeo is an enthralling story of love, regret, conviction, and the unforgettable journey of a family in transition. "Great story-telling, a stunning sense of place . . . one of the finest and most authentic western novels to come along in ages."Irene Bennett Brown, author of The Bargain"The Last Rodeo brings the world of professional bull riders into sharp focus¿the swagger, the glory, the danger, the pain¿along with the pride and heartache of the women who love them."Dee Marvine, author of The Lady Rode Bucking Horses ... Read more

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The Last Rodeo
John Wayne brought TRUE GRIT to the screen...Hollywood style.Linda Sandifer goes much further, serving up hardy doses of the cowboy mettle in her latest novel, THE LAST RODEO.
If anyone wanted to be behind the scenes at a rodeo, with all the sights, sounds, smells, and pumping adrenaline; Ms. Sandifer doesn't disappoint. Even those retired from the circuit will, for a short while, find thenselves back into the metal chutes.
From the first chapter, Ms. Sandifer, captures the readers attention, never letting go. She delves deep into the soul of each charater rich with history, conflects, and flaws. Readers will fall in love with them as they struggle to exorsize their demons and learn what life is really all about.
Want True Grit?Read Linda Sandifer's novel, THE LAST RODEO. Her best work so far

A Very Good Read
At thirty-five, Dev Summers is at the end of his bull-riding career and wants only to retire to his family's Nevada ranch, but the simple, although hardworking, life he seeks is complicated by his father, Jake, an alcoholic bull-riding has been, a brother who fights a low self-esteem, and his long-time love for July Jones, a woman of strong character married to a worthless excuse of a man.
This book is more about the journey Dev Summers takes in seeking a life outside the rodeo circuit than it is about ranching and rodeo, but those of you who've experienced such a life will feel the reins in your hands and the sway of the horse beneath you, see and smell the mountain pines warmed by the sun and feel the wind as it ruffles the sage. Those of you who haven't, it'll make no difference for this contemporary novel is mostly about human frailtes and strengths, both of which are given free rein in the Last Rodeo. Enjoy!

Eunice Boeve, author of Ride a Shadowed Trail

Wonderful, Gripping Novel
This is an amazing book.I have read it several times now and have loved it each time.It is one of those rare pieces of work that haunt you long after you read it.Although the book is set in the West and written about rodeos and ranching, the themes and story are universal.I highly recommend it.I am sure that I will read it again and again!

A unique and highly recommended piece of western fiction.
Bull Riding is never a career one can do as an old man. "The Last Rodeo" tells of Dev Summers retirement from the game at thirty-five, a decision that drive a wedge between him and his family. Not helping matters is his growing affection for July Jones, a woman who exacerbates Dev's problems. Even worse, a foul plot of murder is afoot making the settlement of everything right a far more arduous task than it should be. A welcome addition to personal reading lists and community library collections, "The Last Rodeo" is a unique and highly recommended piece of western fiction.

Linda Sandifer's Best Book
Reader Alert--A knowledge of rodeos is not a prerequisite for enjoying Linda Sandifer's latest novel, "The Last Rodeo".Even if you are rodeo challenged, like me, but you enjoy strong, character-driven stories, then you're going to love this book. If you like contemporary stories about the complexity of families undergoing change and crisis, buy this one.It's all here--the sibling rivalry, ex-spouses tangling with new loves, estranged kids, and proud patriarchs, most of them chasing glory or bucks in all the wrong places.The twists and turns of Nevada ranch life are surprising, and it's got an ending you don't want to give away, except this:plan on reading the climactic scenes straight through. Linda's been known for her historical novels in the past, so this is a departure for her, and a journey well worth the read.She should gain a whole new following of readers with this one. ... Read more

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Maybe it's the animalistic heat of the rodeo-or the pin with special powers that the old woman all but forces her to buy... Whatever it is, within seconds of meeting rodeo rider Ben Lovell, Grace Delany's safe world crumbles in a voluptuous explosion of lust. Every night is something new. From the handcuffs to the intriguing sex toys, Grace gives in to it all, relishing her body's responses to this younger man. As Ben leads her from one earth-shattering climax to another, as her body softens and opens to him, all she can do is hang on for dear life and follow his lead. But when the rodeo is over, it may prove impossible to walk away from the man who's taken her on an outrageous journey of self-discovery...a man with no sexual limits or boundaries. ... Read more

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The Devine's dude ranch is in financial trouble. Not only do they need to make improvements and repairs they can't afford, but a new dude ranch has opened up closer to town and it's been taking business away from the Bar None. That's when the Saddle Club decides to do a little spying on the competition--and to complete in the local rodeo for publicity and money for the ranch. ... Read more

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rodeo riders
The Saddle Club: Carole, Stevie and Lisa take a trip out West to visit their friend Kate, a championship rider, whose parents run a dude ranch.Trouble is brewing in the form of a rival dude ranch which is stealing away business from the Bar None, Kate's family's ranch.When they impulsively register for a barrel racing contest, they hope to win, even though they are amateurs, but more importantly, they hope to garner positive publicity for the ranch.A nice change from the English riding themed books in the series.

The Bar None Riders!?
I have read other books in the series where the saddle club visited Kate and Christene, and they were fine. Enjoyable, quite actually. This one was far from it. The whole book seemed to keep riders thinking that western was so much better than english. Horseback riding descrimination. To tell you the truth, those silly dusters they adored so much over their english 'togs' are enough to make any person look like they're a real dude. (Even though I am an English rider) They kept saying how the rodeo was so much more fun compared to any other show they'd ever seen! To tell you the truth, I found most of the book quite boring. The English competitions were a lot more exciting in my opinion, and another thing to point out, when they went to English horse shows they didn't say, "Wow. Isn't this the best competition than any we've ever seen?" I found myself skimming listlessly over paragraphs trying to finish this horrid book. Then, at the end, when the girls were finally back in Pine Hollow, they were saying, "Don't you wish you were back at the bar none?" "Yeah, much more exciting than this place." Well, whoop de doo. At this point, they could just pack their bags, move back out west, change their club name to the bar none riders and compete in more of those stupid rodeo competitions for all I care. Just don't expect me to pick up another book again in the series if they did that. There was some saddle club mischief that was non-descriminal, but it wasn't enough to keep this book from going down the toilet. I hope the next one I read is about Pine Hollow, but of course, it isn't NEARLY as exciting as their beloved "Bar None". Well, I'm sorry but I did not like this book. Most people think that english riders are snots that look down on western riders. After reading this book, they should reconfigure that fact! I am insulted that they would want to trash the riding that I love most in this book. Especially coming from the saddle club!Mrs. Bryant, whom I've come to respect through some of the better ones, can just shove this one up her ass.

Love Rodeo? READ IT!
It was an excellent book--and educational. I ride English, and I knew just about nothing about Western Rider. If anyone asked me about Western riding before this book, I'd just say, "WEstern? Oh yeah, the one with the horn." I knew nothing at all about Rodeo before this. It gives plenty of information about Cowgirl Barrel Racing, Bronco Riding, Calf Roping, and Steer Wrestling.
It was an excellent book, and I HIGHLY recomend it--especially to people who love rodeo!

Real good
I liked this one because it involved barrel racing and rodeo. It was definately exciting.The only thing that I read that was odd was that the bronc riders had to stay on for 10 seconds instead of 8? What's the deal with that? Oh well. I guess it's no big deal. It was still a great book.

READ THIS!
This book was fantastic! I love any kind of riding, especially western. My friends and I, who ride any type of riding, even created a club called the Stirrup Stars! Anyway, this book was funny, plus it made you feel as if youwere really there at the rodeo! A highly recommended book for allhorse-lovers. ... Read more

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1969 USC Yearbook. The year 1969 was a notable one for USC football. Although, the Trojans lost to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. It was the year that O.J. Simpson broke almost every Trojan rushing record on his way to winning the Heisman Trophy. He is pictured in a number of photographs, including a full page photo collage across from a listing of his football records. Actor John Ritter is pictured on , as he appeared in a school play. ... Read more

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Can a long-ago love be rekindled? When a flashflood carries Megan Landers to Evan Holloway's remote cowboy hideaway, they have one chance to find out.Meg Landers had crossed Evan Holloway's mind a time or two, but never had he expected a flashflood in the middle of nowhere to land her right back at his boots. She'd left him behind in the dust once and probably would again if she could find her way out of the treacherous wilderness without him. One look into her familiar green eyes, and darn if he wasn't going to turn staying "stranded" into an art form.When Megan left her family's ranch, she'd also left the memory of a certain skirt-chasing rodeo golden boy far behind. Her plan was an impromptu family visit before her career carried her across the globe. Instead she finds herself at Evan's hideaway in the bottom of Abduction Canyon. Trouble was, it would take more than the heated connection between them to convince her he wasn't the scoundrel she remembered. And that maybe, just maybe, he never had been. ... Read more

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Simply beautiful
This story was beautiful I really enjoyed reading it. I hope the author would do the follow up. I loved the fact that it was not dirty as with other romance novels. The story was intereting and not too long. Sweet, honest and mostly clean.

Loved Enough
Fate has decided to play a part in Megan Landers life by leading her to the one man she never thought she could have.Getting caught in a flash flood Megan finds her self rescued by Evan Holloway, every girl's dream and one woman's husband - or so she thought.Meg refuses to be a notch on Evan's bedpost but fighting her attraction to him is a lot harder than she thought.

Evan always knew Megan was the one for him, but she never gave him a chance.He knew he was risking rejection again but he can't help himself for wanting her. Can Evan convince Meg he's not the womanizer she believes him to be?

Loved Enough is a sweet loving romance story.This is a story that if it were a movie you would not be embarrassed to watch with your mom or grandparents.Meg and Evan are both kind souls who just want to believe in love and be loved to the fullest.I enjoyed this story a lot and the author Kerry A. Jones gave me some wonderful words to live by, and I quote`...people regretted what they had a chance to do and passed up, more than what they'd actually done and wished they hadn't.'For readers looking for a romance story on the sweeter side without a heavy focus on sex and eroticism, they will very much enjoy Loved Enough.

Ley
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Couldn't put it down.
I honestly could not put it down. I have read books before where I get through a few chapters and I stop and never pick it back up.This book was different. I was VERY interested in what would happen at the end between the characters. The author really mad me feel the emotions of the two characters. I will be reading it again in the near future. Great job to the author!

Great Book!!
While the story may have been fiction it was very much something I could really imagine happening. The storyline was very easy to follow andK A Jones did an excellent job of leading you up to the edge and then letting your imagination take over. Never raunchy or distasteful, it subtly explored real life challenges in a very entertaining way.

The characters were very strong but she also exposed their vulnerability and the setting was perfect.Once you start, not finishing isn't an option.

Terrific Book, can't wait for more!
Although I like a little more backstory with my romances (hence the 4 stars instead of 5), I really enjoyed this book.There is nothing raunchy about it, but it is very teasing and fun.The playfulness, tension, and tenderness between the two characters develops well throughout the book and sets a very good tone, not only for this work but for future books!I hope she writes quickly now because I can't wait to pick up the next one. ... Read more

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Master story teller Cowboy Wolford, who passed away in 2003, has preserved a major part of the histories of poker and rodeo in this fast-moving and colorful account of his adventures on the pro rodeo circuit from 1950-1960, followed by his exploits on the pro poker "road" circuit from 1960-1990. Nobody tells a better story than the ol' cowboy who won the calf roping championship at the Calgary Stampede two years in a row and, a decade later, pulled off the most famous bluff ever recorded at final table of the $10,000 championship event at the World Series of Poker. This books is endorsed by just about every "name" in poker, including Bobby Baldwin, Jack Binion, and Doyle Brunson. ... Read more

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A man who has something to talk about!
I have always been a great fan of Chris's music. He has a way to tell you stories about rodeos and cowboys that goes straight to my heart. He has that silk, and passionate voice that grip your attention. If you listen to his songs you'll think I'd like he write a book about that song. If you buy the book, you'll think you would him to read it for you with that special Wyoming cowboy melodious voice. Better save your money for both! Domi

True Coyboy Country
A must have for all Chris fans- and rodeo addicts everywhere!Very well writen and thought out.After reading this book, it is obvious that Chris LeDoux writes from the heart.He is in a class of his own.

Great Book
This book is great if your a Chris fan. It tells great stories and is a must have for collectors.

A real life review of rodeo.
This has to be the first book that really caught my attention. I've never been one for reading much, but this book kept me awake till early hours of the morning because I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. It hasalso given me a few ideas on how to play pranks on rodeo buddies. I highlyrecommend this book to anyone who is curious about rodeo both as a livingand as a sport. I thought that I wouldn't be interested in this bookbecause Chris was a bareback rider and I ride bulls, but that is only aminor detail in the main plot of the story. It's grrrrrrrreat!!(Tony theTiger impression)

Chris LeDoux Rocks!! The Best of the American Cowboy!
I think Gold Buckle Dreams is fantastic. Chris LeDoux represents what is great about our country about rodeo, and about country music. Gold Buckle Dreams lets us see some of the stories of the life of an American rodeolegend. It is great to find someone with such talent, also being someone ofsuch dignity, and heart. Chris LeDoux's music brings to life these storiesfrom his life. Buy the music, then read the book! Chris' songs had piecedtogether a story of his life in my mind , and Gold Buckle Dreams opened thedoor to see even more of the life of a champion. ... Read more

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[Siren Classic: Erotic Cowboy Romance] Carrie's bitter. Losing her parents and finding out her teenage sister is pregnant with no father in sight has just about left her without direction. Running her parent's store dominates her days, until one hunky rodeo cowboy decides to help out. Will she let Cole become a permanent fixture in her life, or will his temporary lifestyle become a wall she isn't willing to climb? Can she convince him to stay? Cole rides bulls. A temporary woman is right up his alley, until he runs smack into one protective Carrie Marsh. When she sticks her claws into him at the bar accusing him of getting her sister pregnant, he's fascinated. Her hazel eyes snap fire as she pins him to his seat. Can he tame the hellcat with the tongue sharper than cheap tequila? Does he want to, or will the call of the rodeo pull him away? Note: This book contains anal sex. ** A Siren Erotic Romance ... Read more

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4 Hearts from TRS!
Sandy Sullivan has a way of getting our attention right from the first word. She also put loads of pressure points through the novel, to the point where you wonder how Carrie could possibly get through all those down moments. I found there were many push and pull circumstances. I was pleased at how the family was brought together in a time of trouble.

Carrie sounds like a very independent and rather sassy young lady who doesn't mesh her words. Cole is a multi talented YA. However, I found he gave up easily I am unsure if he is selfish or just plain into self-pity at times. At least he came out of his shell when he wanted something.

Cole and Carrie's characters demonstrate a sensual aura throughout the book as well as being explicit. - Dyanne Doezz ... Read more

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Rodeo, the sport of epic legends. Cowboys and cowgirls use brain and brawn to contend for prizes and placement, but more often than not, it is the prestige of honorable competition that spurs them on. College Rodeo covers the history of the sport on college campuses from the first organized contest in 1920 to the national championship of 2003.

In the early years of the twentieth century, a growing number of kids from farms and ranches attended college, many choosing the land grant institutions that allowed them to prepare for agricultural careers back home. They brought with them a love for the skills, challenges, and competition they had known-a taste for rodeo. The first-ever college rodeo was held in 1920 at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, as Texas A&M was then known. It offered bronco busting, goat roping, saddle racing, polo, a greased pig contest, and country music. The rodeo was a fund-raising effort that grew enormously popular; by its third year, the rodeo at Texas A&M drew some fifteen hundred people. The idea spread to other campuses, and in 1939, the first intercollegiate rodeo with eleven colleges and universities competing was held at the ranch arena of an entrepreneur near Victorville, California.

Since that time, college rodeo has thrived on campuses throughout the West. Sylvia Gann Mahoney now presents the first history of the sport, tracing its growth parallel to that of professional rodeo and the development of the organizational structure that today governs college rodeo. She draws on personal interviews as well as the archives of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and newspaper accounts from participating schools and their hometowns.

Mahoney chronicles the events, profiles winners, highlights outstanding individuals, and analyzes the organizational efforts that have contributed to the colorful history of college rodeo. She traces the changing role of women and notes their victories, which were ignored by much of the contemporary press in the early days of the sport.

College Rodeo gives credit to the pioneers of college rodeo and includes rare photographs of rodeo teams, champions, and rodeo queens, blended with the true-to-life details of sweat ... Read more

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Blue-eyed, slow-talking and handsome Luke Rivers appeared on Maris Wyler's doorstep and wouldn't go away. Luke wasn't looking for a handout--he had come to collect a debt. He'd take it in cash, horses, or any terms the pretty widow named. Maris's conscience couldn't deny Luke's claim, and she couldn't resist striking a bargain. . . . Original. ... Read more

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Excellent!
What a great book. Loving the Montana Mavericks series.
Luke and Maris are wonderful characters. Maris takes-in
a 16 yr old boy from an abusive situation. Really gets
to your heart.

#2 OF THE MONTANA MAVERICKS SAGA - WHITEHORN, MONTANA
Ah, the Players in another great story:
Maris Wyler, 32 - a widow with a lot of emotional trauma due to her husband Ray.But she has the strength to hold onto the ranch she has renamed NO BULL.
Luke Rivers, 35 - just coming of a two year healing process and needing money. He finally digs out an I.O.U. given to him by Ray Wyler for three thousand dollars.He will take it any way he can get it - cash, horses or....

Maris has taken in Keith Colson, 16 after Keith has put his father in jail for abuse.He loves working with horses once Luke shows him how.

John Tully the owner of the drugstore - he sends Luke to the NO BULL ranch.
Sheriff Judd Hensley - he is a bit sweet on Maris - and doesn't like Luke working for her.
Jim Humphrey - a friend of Lukes - he is rich and collects Corvettes.
Lori Parker Bain - a nurse and midwife and Maris's best friend along with Jessica.
Floyd Oakley's murder has still no been solved.
Mary Jo Kincaid floats back into the picture.
Can't really tell what Winona Cobbs has to do with the plot - she is pushing 70 and is also a junk collector
Melissa Avery - owns The Hip Hop Cafe and comes to Maris's yard sale.

Now the funny thing is Maris flip-flops between her moral attitude about affairs and her desire to get pregnant by Luke.One minute she practically invites him into... - and after the done deed, she hates Luke and herself. No protection used:)and Luke is a great stud.

The authors are continuing a great saga of the people of Whitehorn, Montana [12] and more.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - PMS -- Next #3 is Sleeping With the Enemy by Myrna Temte. ... Read more

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Photographs and text describe cowboys participation in various competitive events at a rodeo.Amazon.com Review
For better or worse, rodeo has been written off by politicallycorrect adults who view it as a barbaric and animal-unfriendly pastime from abygone era. For others, it remains a vital and important celebration of theAmerican Western heritage. Rodeo aims to introduce young readers tothe world of cowboys and bucking broncos, with a friendly and entertainingmix of history and how-to, all interspersed with appealing hand-tintedphotographs. ... Read more

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Sweat, BloodDirt, BullsPain, GlorySome people think this is a rodeoThis Ain't No Rodeo This is Bull Riding!Inside these covers you will find stories about one of the toughest individual sports there is -- bull riding and those who participate. This exciting sport pits the riding skills, ability to read and interpret the animal athlete's movements, strength and sheer determination of the rider against the brute force,power and determination of a bull who doesn't want that rider on his back.As exciting as the sport is to watch, it is very dangerous. This is not a team sport, and riders who aren't riding and winning; aren't making money.Seventy-five percent of all proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to the RRF - an organization that provides finacial assistence to those involved in the sport when they need it. ... Read more