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Saddle Up and Ride #2
Bareback Cowboy
Ethan Griggs is quite happy living on Justice River Ranch. He spends his days as head wrangler, tending to the horses he loves and the guests he’s learned to tolerate. When Bridger Collins arrives at the ranch, Griggs’ world is turned upside down. Despite his usual hands-off policy with the guests, he’s immediately drawn to the younger man.
Bridger thrives on the cowboy way of life. The son of one of the richest men in the country, Bridger would rather fix a fence than sit behind a desk counting his money. The sexual chemistry he seems to share with Griggs is simply icing on the cake.
With his week-long stay coming to a close, Bridger is forced to choose between the life he wants with Griggs and the life planned for him since birth.
Bridger thrives on the cowboy way of life. The son of one of the richest men in the country, Bridger would rather fix a fence than sit behind a desk counting his money. The sexual chemistry he seems to share with Griggs is simply icing on the cake.
With his week-long stay coming to a close, Bridger is forced to choose between the life he wants with Griggs and the life planned for him since birth.
84 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 22, 2010
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November 16, 2016
Yo sabía que se iba a poner mejor.
Me encantó saber más de Griggs, y ver cómo puede caer rendido a los pies del amor.
Por otro lado, creo que Bridger es el chico perfecto para él, porque a pesar de todo es fuerte y sabe enfrentarse al mundo para tener lo que desea.
Me gustó mucho ver cómo avanza el Justice River con todos los cambios propuestos por Ray y cómo se ha transformado aún más en un hogar.
Esos caballos, qué lindos! Especialmente Harry, me hubiera gustado ver más como Bridger se entendía con él.
Tengo muchas ganas de ver una historia con Neil, pero no sé si tendré suerte en mi deseo.
Obviamente está muy recomendable esta segunda parte, lástima que sea tan corta.
Me encantó saber más de Griggs, y ver cómo puede caer rendido a los pies del amor.
Por otro lado, creo que Bridger es el chico perfecto para él, porque a pesar de todo es fuerte y sabe enfrentarse al mundo para tener lo que desea.
Me gustó mucho ver cómo avanza el Justice River con todos los cambios propuestos por Ray y cómo se ha transformado aún más en un hogar.
Esos caballos, qué lindos! Especialmente Harry, me hubiera gustado ver más como Bridger se entendía con él.
Tengo muchas ganas de ver una historia con Neil, pero no sé si tendré suerte en mi deseo.
Obviamente está muy recomendable esta segunda parte, lástima que sea tan corta.
April 28, 2012
Very nice continuation to the series!
I have to confess: Griggs'd pissed me off at first with his constant rebuffs, but when hea little suddenly, but whatever changed his attitude towards Bridger I started liking him as much as the next person. The further relationship development's been quite cute :)
I have to confess: Griggs'd pissed me off at first with his constant rebuffs, but when he
February 23, 2013
Just a silly little cowboy story I read while waiting for a few can't-fucking-wait books to be released. Nothing too special, but not at all unlikable. A perfect book to pass the time in an enjoyable way without getting in too deep.
December 13, 2015
I really enjoyed bareback cowboy, goes to show why Carol Lynne is one of my favorites authors.
July 17, 2016
4 Star Review for Saddle Up and Ride series by Carol Lynne
I've had these three books for quite awhile and they're ones I re-read a couple times a year. There is something about them that makes reading them feel like you're visiting with an old friend. They're familiar but you can always find something new. Even at less than a hundred pages each, each is a complete story. Each book builds a little more on the previous. I truly hope that there are more someday as Justice River Ranch is a place that I truly enjoy visiting.
Book 1 - Reining in the Past.
This is where we meet Ray Justice when he comes to the J Bar Ranch after the death of his father. A father that he has been told died over twenty years ago. Deacon basically runs the ranch and was Ray's father's best friend. Both struggle to overcome the past to see if they have a future worth fighting for.
Book 2 - Bareback Cowboy
Griggs is had wrangler on the newly re-named Justice River Ranch. With the guest part of the ranch now leaning more towards LBGT guests, it was only a matter of time before one of the employees fell for one of the guests. Bridger should have been just a young spoiled brat, but he's so much more. Will Griggs take a chance on love with the younger man, or will he fight for what he wants?
Book 3 - Through the Montana Mist
Tyson came to the ranch when he and his father were hired to do some work on the newly expanded guest services of Justice River and he never left. When Caleb, and his partner Jeff, come to the ranch Tyson knows there's something wrong, but can prove it. When Caleb comes to him for help, Tyson steps up. Now the pair have to decide if what they're feeling is truly love or just gratitude for Tyson helping Caleb save himself from an abusive relationship.
I've had these three books for quite awhile and they're ones I re-read a couple times a year. There is something about them that makes reading them feel like you're visiting with an old friend. They're familiar but you can always find something new. Even at less than a hundred pages each, each is a complete story. Each book builds a little more on the previous. I truly hope that there are more someday as Justice River Ranch is a place that I truly enjoy visiting.
Book 1 - Reining in the Past.
This is where we meet Ray Justice when he comes to the J Bar Ranch after the death of his father. A father that he has been told died over twenty years ago. Deacon basically runs the ranch and was Ray's father's best friend. Both struggle to overcome the past to see if they have a future worth fighting for.
Book 2 - Bareback Cowboy
Griggs is had wrangler on the newly re-named Justice River Ranch. With the guest part of the ranch now leaning more towards LBGT guests, it was only a matter of time before one of the employees fell for one of the guests. Bridger should have been just a young spoiled brat, but he's so much more. Will Griggs take a chance on love with the younger man, or will he fight for what he wants?
Book 3 - Through the Montana Mist
Tyson came to the ranch when he and his father were hired to do some work on the newly expanded guest services of Justice River and he never left. When Caleb, and his partner Jeff, come to the ranch Tyson knows there's something wrong, but can prove it. When Caleb comes to him for help, Tyson steps up. Now the pair have to decide if what they're feeling is truly love or just gratitude for Tyson helping Caleb save himself from an abusive relationship.
July 1, 2014
Whoa There Wrangler, New Cowboy in Town...
A lot of these cowboy romance books have characters who are diametrical opposites in age, size, skills and attitudes. In this one, Ethan Griggs, the somewhat gruff head wrangler of the newly renamed, and redirected, Justice River Ranch, has a burr up his saddle just as soon as the younger, smaller, but somewhat cocky, Bridger Collins shows up to the now openly gay resort.
Bridger is there to test his cowboy skills away from his corporate father and mother, who own a Texas ranch but keep Bridger headed toward a future in business. After he spots Ethan, he obviously wants to test his bedroom skills as well, but Ethan is not going to allow that to happen--or so he thinks.
This is a sweetly moving, strongly emotional and hot sequel to Reigning in the Past, the initial book in the series, and it will leave you with sore butt from not getting up from the read--but a smile on your face nonetheless.
A lot of these cowboy romance books have characters who are diametrical opposites in age, size, skills and attitudes. In this one, Ethan Griggs, the somewhat gruff head wrangler of the newly renamed, and redirected, Justice River Ranch, has a burr up his saddle just as soon as the younger, smaller, but somewhat cocky, Bridger Collins shows up to the now openly gay resort.
Bridger is there to test his cowboy skills away from his corporate father and mother, who own a Texas ranch but keep Bridger headed toward a future in business. After he spots Ethan, he obviously wants to test his bedroom skills as well, but Ethan is not going to allow that to happen--or so he thinks.
This is a sweetly moving, strongly emotional and hot sequel to Reigning in the Past, the initial book in the series, and it will leave you with sore butt from not getting up from the read--but a smile on your face nonetheless.
November 12, 2013
Griggs isn't happy with the new guest at the Justice River Ranch. He thinks that Bridger talks too much and robably doesn't know as much about riding as he says. Griggs is also uneasy because Ray has decided to make the ranch a destination for openly gay clientele, and Griggs is worried that he'll be attracted to someone. He's a lonely cowboy who knows that he needs more than a week-long fling. His worries lead him to make some snap judgments about Bridger, but it doesn't take long for him to learn that he was mistaken about the sweet, hardworking, younger man.
I'm in love with this couple. Griggs is grumpy at first, but then he turns into a sweet, loving man. Bridger is younger and worried about alienating himself from his parents, but he's a sweetheart who does what it takes to hold on to love.
I'm in love with this couple. Griggs is grumpy at first, but then he turns into a sweet, loving man. Bridger is younger and worried about alienating himself from his parents, but he's a sweetheart who does what it takes to hold on to love.
November 13, 2010
This is a very sweet story. One that I'm glad that I've read. In fact, I liked the entire series, even if I did read them out of order --I know, I f'd up, it won't happen again. Anyway, back to the book. One of the things that I truly appreciate about Bareback Cowboy, and about Ms. Lynne's other books as well, is that the sex scenes don't dominate the story. They are a part of the story, not just thrown in because of some mathematical equation that says that a sex scene is needed every 14 pages. They are very hot, but they're there in support of the story. I look forward to reading more of Ms. Lynne's books.
August 22, 2015
A cute, short read.
Bridger comes to a Montana ranch on a working vacation because he wants to be a Cowboy. He grew up on a large ranch but his father believed he was too good to get dirty and therefore wanted him in the corporate world.
On the ranch he meets Griggs.
Its all very insta love, ( the book takes place over a week) so it has to be, but you know once in a while that's an ok read.
Bridger comes to a Montana ranch on a working vacation because he wants to be a Cowboy. He grew up on a large ranch but his father believed he was too good to get dirty and therefore wanted him in the corporate world.
On the ranch he meets Griggs.
Its all very insta love, ( the book takes place over a week) so it has to be, but you know once in a while that's an ok read.
October 24, 2011
It wasn't a bad little book. Short and sweet. Not much in the conflict department, but it was a pleasant read. I liked both Ethan (Griggs) and Bridger. I could've been happier if it had been longer.
If you want a quick read, this is it.
If you want a quick read, this is it.
November 17, 2019
I'm sure there are plenty of reviews. It's a fine story for an author who churns them out like a factory. Nothing real bad or real good. Fine ready read for a lazy day one wants brain candy especially if you live cowboys. Those with an aversion to insta-love should stay clear.
September 26, 2014
This series is not the best intro to Ms. Lynne's story telling. Weak MC's and "insta love" are the key problems for me. Ray Jr. and Bridger were immature kids, Deacon and Griggs were cowboy stereotypes.
February 27, 2013
Rating 3.5
July 13, 2013
another amazing couple and another crappy father. love this story.
August 10, 2013
Tame, thats the word that describes this book. Always nice reading Carol's books but this was sweet, short and simple
January 1, 2014
Another great book by Carol Lynne x
February 5, 2015
Немного нереальная история про богатого сыночка и ковбоя.
July 28, 2019
Both of these men made each other better. I like that! Great as a short story (under 100 pages), a longer version wouldn't have been an improvement. Recommended!
March 6, 2010
3.75 out of 5
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