Saddle Up: Rodeo Romance MF. Hero or Heroine is connected to Rodeo- Bullrider, Barrel Racer, Rodeo Clown, Cutting, Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Roping, Bareback Riding, A book’s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
A well-written contemporary cowboy romance. Sawyer McCall is a rodeo bronc rider that is getting a little tired of the roughness and travel. He needs a place to stay for a couple of weeks between things. He rents an upstairs apartment from Becca Johnston, a go-getter single mom that is running for mayor of the small town.
The Christmas Cowboy (Book 1) - Saddle bronc rider Tate Morgan can ride the wildest horse on the circuit, but he has no idea how to handle feisty Kenzie Beckett. Wrestlin' Christmas (Book 2) - Shanghaied by his sister and best friend, former steer wrestler Cort McGraw ends up on a run-down ranch with a beguiling widow and her silent son.
Nov 13, 2019 · I love a good rodeo. It’s true. In fact, I love rodeos so much, I have a whole series of books that’s about… you guessed it – Rodeo! In my latest release, the hero in the story is a bareback rider. If you aren’t familiar with the sport, bareback riding is much like it sounds. There’s no saddle. No pad.
A moving and moody drama directed and written by up-and-coming independent filmmaker Chloé Zhao, "The Rider" stars real rodeo rider Brady Jandreau as Brady Blackburn, a once-rising star of the rodeo circuit who is forced to quit after a bronc riding accident. Based in part on Jandreau's experiences, The Rider also stars his autistic sister Lilly Jandreau, his father Tim Jandreau, and other riders including Lane Scott, Cat Clifford, Terri Dawn Pourier, Tanner Langdeau, and James Calhoon. Nominated for four Film Independent Spirit Awards and rated 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this is a terrific movie for anyone and an accurate portrayal of some of the risks of rodeo riding.
Directed by John G. Avildsen, "8 Seconds" tells the tragic life story of bull riding icon Lane Frost (Luke Perry). It dramatizes the beginning of his career, his travels with equally legendary bull rider Tuff Hedeman (Stephen Baldwin) and his untimely death. It has a strong story, good acting, and some great rodeo scenes. Look out for a young Renee Zellweger, who has a small part as one of the "buckle bunnies" in a motel scene. Scored 31 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
"My Heroes" is a good rodeo movie about bull rider H.D. Dalton (Scott Glenn) who returns to his former life after suffering an injury on the circuit, and discovers that his family farm is in danger. He meets up with a former flame (Kate Capshaw) and tries to get his life back together. Also stars the famous stunt rider Ben Johnson as H.D.'s father, who needs rescuing from a nursing home. The film has some good rodeo action, and the scenes with the barrel bull are great. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg and written by Joel Don Humphreys. Scored 33 percent Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes.
Ralph Clark is a writer and former rodeo cowboy. As a member of the Western Writers of America, he has written about the Western lifestyle since 2002. Besides watching the standard training videos and crash tapes, sometimes you need a good rodeo movie to watch while you heal up from the weekend bumps and bruises.
Cowboy Way (1994) "The Cowboy Way" is a goofy, comedic rodeo movie, starring Kiefer Sutherland and Woody Harrelson, about two New Mexico cowboys who go to New York to save a friend. It’s light on rodeo action and does reinforce some stereotypes about cowboys, so not to everyone's taste, but it does include some laughs.
Directed by Xavier Koller, and winner of the Crystal Heart Award at the 2001 Heartland Film Festival, "Cowboy Up" is the story of rising rodeo star Ely Braxton (Marcus Thomas) who is recovering from a fall but decides to return to riding bulls again to become a champion bull rider like his father Reid (played by Pete Postlewait). Also stars Melinda Dillon, Molly Ringwald, Keifer Sutherland, and Daryl Hannah. Written by James Redford.
"Pure Country," directed by Christopher Cain and written by Rex McGee, is a dramatic musical western starring country western singing icon George Strait as a country western singing Dusty Wyatt Chandler, who gives up his musical career for team roping and barrel racing. Also stars Leslie Ann Warren, and its soundtrack is among Strait's best-reviewed records. Followed by two sequels; 38% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Set during the Civil War, the novel follows Elle Burns, a former slave who goes back to the South to spy for the Union Army, and Malcolm McCall, a detective is tasked with infiltrating rebel forces in Virginia. Elle and Malcolm team up for a common purpose, but the question remains: Will their love jeopardize their mission? (Fun fact: Cole’s Elle Burns is based on an actual Union spy Mary Bowser, according to a Book Page interview with the author.)
Serenity Breedlove is described as a “straight-laced accountant” who catches the eye of country music star (and infamous bad boy) Wilder Mann. As the two connect, Serenity lets go of her reservations, but she also has to contend with her newfound life in the spotlight.
Once Ghosted, Twice Shy, by Alyssa Cole. Once Ghosted, Twice Shy is a novella that pops up in the middle of Alyssa Cole’s Reluctant Royals series. In this book, Likotsi—advisor to a prince—is reeling from a broken heart. She heads back to NYC with resolve to recover.
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Olivia Munroe is a hardworking attorney who doesn’t really have time for love—until she meets junior senator Max Powell. The delicious food descriptions, lovable characters, and gripping sex scenes make Guillory’s book a perfect summer read.
When Kiki Jenkins opens up her house to her best friend’s little sister (who has just scored an internship), she thinks she’s simply being a hospitable person. What she doesn't realize is that Charley Graham wants more than just a place to crash . As the two give in to their desires, they begin to wonder if their connection has what it takes to go the distance.
Jordan Collins is a bookstore owner who’s dealing with a lot. For starters, his book club—the Meet Cute Club—is in danger of running out of steam. His grandmother used to run the club, so he teams up with his seemingly insufferable employee Rex Bailey to save it.