Ride Hard: Alpha Male Rodeo Western Romance

An older man, younger woman romance. Ty is about 15 years older than Maybelle. There was great chemistry, and an instant attraction between the two. I honestly thought the book would be more focused on them competing for the foreman's job before the romance heated up. Rodeoing was mentioned, and the foreman concept kind of took a backseat by them agreeing to share the job. I felt badly for Ty because he was so down on himself. I wish I knew what his associates degree was in. It was mentioned a couple of times, but I don't remember the subject matter being mentioned. I guess that is one of those weird bits of information from a book that I would have appreciated. I read the book in one sitting. It immediately grabbed my attention and I became engaged in the story. It took a turn i wasn't expecting. I really wish there had been an epilogue, but I'm really glad Ty and Maybelle got their HEA. I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy received from Booksprout.

ARC for honest review with no compensation Ride Hard is book 1 in the new Roughstock Riders series by Tessa Layne and a great way to start this new series! Even catching up with old friends. Ty Sloan, disgraced bull rider and Maybelle Johnson, a young up an coming barrel racer are a thrown together when he takes a job as foreman on the Falcon Ridge Ranch after being released from prison as part of his parole only to find Maybelle had been given the same job by her Uncle. What happens next with this May/December couple is about pushing buttons, learning to trust, work as a team, keeping her safe, understanding feelings, staying on the right side of the law and maybe finding their HEA...

Ride Hard by Tessa Layne is book number one in the Roughstock Riders series. This is Ty Sloane and Maybelle Johnson’s story. Ty and Maybelle’s characters are one of a kind. You wouldn’t think these two would fit together but they are ideal for each other. Ty and Maybelle’s journey had some bumps and twists but end up with their HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.