The Bad Boy Cowboy

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Publisher : Zebra Books
ISBN 13 : 1420144723
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)

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Book Synopsis The Bad Boy Cowboy by : Kate Pearce

Download or read book The Bad Boy Cowboy written by Kate Pearce and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fading rodeo star returns to the family ranch—and finds the spark of love—in this western romance by the New York Times bestselling author. Professional rodeo cowboy “HW” Morgan achieved his dream of competing in the national rodeo finals—but his career came at a price. His twin brother wants nothing to do with him and a string of hookups haven’t warmed his bed. When he loses to a younger competitor, he knows it’s time get his head on straight—and the only place to do that is at home, if his family will have him. Army veteran Samantha Kelly isn’t sure that her visit to Morgan Ranch is a good idea. Struggling to rehab from an injury, she’s willing to give anything a try—even equine therapy. But it doesn’t help that her riding instructor is bold, brash, and distractingly easy on the eyes. As she and HW warily try to work each other out, slowly and surely an unbreakable trust is built—one on which dreams can be built. “If you love cowboys—and who doesn’t—you’ll love the Morgans!”—Cora Seton, New York Times bestselling author

Bad Boy Cowboy

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Publisher : Ownit Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Bad Boy Cowboy by : Claire Adams

Download or read book Bad Boy Cowboy written by Claire Adams and published by Ownit Publishing LLC. This book was released on with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: White Bluff, Montana is always going to be home, Vanessa knows, despite the fact that she has no desire to go into the family business at the Lazy J Ranch. Instead, fresh out of college with a degree in Art History, she hopes to open an art gallery featuring works from artists in the area, although she'll need to be creative if she wants to come up with a way to fund the venture. The longer she remains at home, however, the more opportunity she has to run into Trethan, her high school sweetheart, who now works for her father at the Lazy J. She can't deny that she's still attracted to the man, but there's a lot of unresolved tension between the two of them stemming back to an unhappy night shortly before Vanessa left for college. Can she find it in herself to give Trethan a second chance? Or are the two of them better off apart?

Her Cowboy Billionaire Best Friend

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Publisher : AEJ Creative Works
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Her Cowboy Billionaire Best Friend by : Liz Isaacson

Download or read book Her Cowboy Billionaire Best Friend written by Liz Isaacson and published by AEJ Creative Works. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cowboy returning to his hometown—and the best friend he left a dozen years before. This Christmas, can Graham and Laney build a family and find their happily-ever-after? Graham Whittaker returns to Coral Canyon a few days after Christmas—after the death of his father. He's just found out his long-time girlfriend in Seattle has been cheating on him, and while Coral Canyon isn't his first choice of where to live, it's certainly the friendliest. He takes over the energy company his dad built from the ground up and buys a high-end lodge to live in—only a mile from the home of his once-best friend, Laney McAllister. Laney returned to her family ranch after college, but her husband left Laney and their daughter, Bailey, to work the ranch themselves, which they've been trying to do. But with her furnace on the brink of failure and the snow falling faster than ever, Laney agrees to bring Bailey up to Graham's lodge for the holidays. They were best friends once, but Laney's always entertained feelings for him, and spending so much time with him while they make Christmas memories puts her heart in danger of getting broken again. Can they take their friendship to the next level and build a family? Or will Laney be risking her heart only to remain in the friend zone? Read the entire Christmas in Coral Canyon™ series by USA Today bestselling author Liz Isaacson: 1. Her Cowboy Billionaire Best Friend 2. Her Cowboy Billionaire Boss 3. Her Cowboy Billionaire Boyfriend 4. Her Cowboy Billionaire Bodyguard 5. Her Cowboy Billionaire Bull Rider 6. Her Cowboy Billionaire Bachelor 7. Her Cowboy Billionaire Blind Date 8. Her Cowboy Billionaire Best Man

Make Mine a Bad Boy

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Publisher : Forever
ISBN 13 : 1609419227
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (94 download)

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Book Synopsis Make Mine a Bad Boy by : Katie Lane

Download or read book Make Mine a Bad Boy written by Katie Lane and published by Forever. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THERE'S A NEW BRIDE IN TOWN! Hope Scroggs is finally ready to get hitched. After years of sowing her wild oats, the former head cheerleader and homecoming queen has returned to Bramble, Texas, to marry her high school flame. But her perfect wedding plans are stomped to smithereens when her adoring cowboy two-steps down the aisle with someone else. Now Hope is stuck with the one man from her past she can't shake: Colt Lomax, an irresistible bad boy whose sultry kisses are hotter than the Panhandle in August . . . Colt lives for freedom and the open road; he never gets attached, never looks back. Still, he can't forget the night of passion he once shared with Bramble's sweetheart--a night he wouldn't mind repeating. So, he piles on the Texas charm to tease the feisty beauty back into his bed, while she tries her darnedest to resist. But something unexpected is about to tie their fates together . . . and oh, baby, will it ever!

Her Cowboy Billionaire Butler

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Publisher : AEJ Creative Works
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Her Cowboy Billionaire Butler written by Liz Isaacson and published by AEJ Creative Works. This book was released on with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She broke up with him to date another man...who broke her heart. He's a former CEO with nothing to do who can't get her out of his head. Can Wes and Bree find a way toward happily-ever-after at Whiskey Mountain Lodge? Breeann Richards plans events that everyone loves at Whiskey Mountain Lodge, where she lives and works. But when it comes to matters of the heart, she fears hers has been broken ten times too many, most recently by a man who made her pay for everything. So much so, that Bree had to get a second job to make ends meet. Not only that, but she can't get Wesley Hammond out of her head, and she's never even met him. They texted and called a lot once, but she broke up with him and is too embarrassed to reach out to him now that she's single again. Wesley Hammond recently retired from being the CEO of his family's multi-billion-dollar business, and he's spent the last six months on a bucket list quest to visit every state in the US. When he rolls into Wyoming - state number 40 - he plans to meet his brother for lunch. And hears the female voice that has haunted him since last Christmas. Bree's voice. He takes a job at the lodge where she works just to be near her, and a new relationship quickly forms between them. But Bree has secrets she hasn't told anyone...a terrible, awful event from her past that has shaped who she is and how she trusts those around her--including Wes. Can they navigate their challenges to find happily-ever-after?

Country Music Cowboy

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Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1492688630
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (926 download)

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Book Synopsis Country Music Cowboy by : Sasha Summers

Download or read book Country Music Cowboy written by Sasha Summers and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A hot romance and a fast galloping plot."—JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author, for Jace What's a country music star to do when his world is falling apart around him? Can he find his way back home? According to his record label, Travis King's drinking and partying has to stop. Or else... Image rebranding means joining AA and singing opposite one of the industry's rising stars at an upcoming awards show. It wouldn't be so bad if Loretta Gram wasn't cold as ice. No matter how hard he turns on the charm, she won't give him a break. It looks like this cowboy has finally met his match. Loretta is still grieving the death of her original singing partner, and she doesn't have it in her to deal with playboy Travis King. But her career is all she has, so if singing with the Three Kings is what she needs, she'll do it. Loretta isn't as cold as she lets on, but she's had more than her share of heartache. When she finally shows Travis who she is, he knows he'll do anything to be her forever cowboy. Perfect for fans of: Enemies-to-lovers and opposites-attract romance Behind-the-scenes glimpses into country music Characters who find the courage to be their true selves Poignant romance that warms your heart

Secrets and Lies

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Publisher : HQN Books
ISBN 13 : 0373776829
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (737 download)

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Book Synopsis Secrets and Lies by : Lisa Jackson

Download or read book Secrets and Lies written by Lisa Jackson and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author delivers two classic tales of romantic suspense in this single volume. Contains "He's a Bad Boy"and "He's Just a Cowboy." Reissue.

It's All About That Cowboy

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Publisher : Forever Yours
ISBN 13 : 1538716100
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (387 download)

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Book Synopsis It's All About That Cowboy by : Carly Bloom

Download or read book It's All About That Cowboy written by Carly Bloom and published by Forever Yours. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Head back to Big Verde, Texas, where a homecoming queen and the bad-boy-turned-sheriff get a second chance at first love! Once Jessica Acosta left Big Verde, Texas, she didn't look back . . . until now, when a temporary homecoming brings her face-to-face with her high school sweetheart. Still devastatingly sexy, Casey Long sets off the same sparks that drew them together years ago. But Jess can't forget how he broke her heart . . . or the secret that came between them. Casey may have traded in his bad boy rep and big rodeo dreams for a sheriff's badge, but he's never gotten over Jess leaving. Having her back in town feels like a second chance, especially when it's clear that their chemistry is as strong as ever. But can Casey and Jess move beyond the pain of the past . . . to have the future they both deserve?

Bad Boy Cowboy

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Publisher : Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN 13 : 1906811172
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (68 download)

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Book Synopsis Bad Boy Cowboy by : Carol Lynne

Download or read book Bad Boy Cowboy written by Carol Lynne and published by Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD). This book was released on 2008-10-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Logan Miller pulls up to the EZ Does-It ranch atop a gleaming black Harley, bearing tattoos and killer green eyes, Jax Brolin knows he's in trouble. How can this be the same skinny kid who used to play with his baby brother? Still recovering from a secret affair gone bad, Jax knows his heart can't take another beating. Distancing himself is his only weapon, and he uses it well. Until Logan reunited with his best friend's big brother, he'd thought the best thing to have between his legs was a motorcycle, followed closely by a horse. Now, at the age of twenty-six, Logan wants the man he's fantasised about since puberty. The town may classify Logan as a bad boy, but all he wants is to be is a good man for Jax and he'll do anything to get the man's attention.

The Maverick Cowboy

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Publisher : Zebra Books
ISBN 13 : 1420140035
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)

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Book Synopsis The Maverick Cowboy by : Kate Pearce

Download or read book The Maverick Cowboy written by Kate Pearce and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back on his family’s cattle ranch, a marine finds a beautiful veterinarian to calm his nerves in this romance by the USA Today bestselling author. Blue Morgan never thought he’d crave long days on horseback, working the cattle ranch where he grew up with his brothers. But after a decade of getting shouted and shot at in the Marines, fresh air and hard work are just what he needs to settle his restless energy. The place is just like he remembered it—only with the addition of a pretty, prickly new veterinarian who keeps invading his thoughts. There’s no denying the spark between Jenna McDonald and Blue. But with her job at risk and her own family’s expectations to wrangle, Jenna isn’t looking for another sparring partner. Still, working together to care for the horses keeps them a little too close to stay purely professional. If Blue can gain Jenna’s trust, they may find a love that goes the distance. “If you love cowboys—and who doesn’t—you’ll love the Morgans!” —Cora Seton, New York Times bestselling author on The Reluctant Cowboy

A Bad Boy for Christmas

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Publisher : Hachette+ORM
ISBN 13 : 1455558095
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (555 download)

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Book Synopsis A Bad Boy for Christmas by : Jessica Lemmon

Download or read book A Bad Boy for Christmas written by Jessica Lemmon and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tis the Season to Be Naughty Connor McClain knows what he wants. And after four harrowing years in Afghanistan, that's a quiet life in the lakeside town of Evergreen Cove. But coming home has land mines of its own-the most dangerous of them being long-legged bombshell Faith Garrett. Now getting her into his arms this holiday is going to require more than mistletoe . . . With a cheating ex behind her, all Faith wants is a relaxing holiday free from man drama. And even though every moment with gorgeous Connor is a sweet temptation, Faith is determined not to give in. But Jack Frost has other plans, and soon Faith and Connor are snowbound in a winter wonderland with only the sparks flying between them to keep them warm. As one hot kiss leads to another, they'll have to decide if they're ready to give each other the best gift of all-love. "Everything I love in a romance." -- Lori Foster, 2014

Forever a Bad Boy: A steamy western romance

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Publisher : Penny Bright Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Forever a Bad Boy: A steamy western romance by : Genevieve Turner

Download or read book Forever a Bad Boy: A steamy western romance written by Genevieve Turner and published by Penny Bright Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bad boy in need of a good woman… Fans love freestyle motocross bad bay Travis Green. The more dangerous the tricks—and the harder he lives off the track—the more his popularity—and bank account—grows. But lately, the love of his fans isn’t enough, not when he needs a sweet woman in his bed. And his best friend’s little sister, Evie, is the sweetest woman he’s ever known. A good woman in need of a hero… Evie has wanted Travis for as long as she can remember. But he’s not relationship material. Besides, Travis never thought of her as anything more than a sister. Until suddenly Travis starts looking at her very differently. Two restless hearts in need of forever… When Evie’s brother goes missing, they team up to find him. And while working together they finally give in to the desire burning between. But will this last or will the bad boy leave her with a broken heart?

The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch/the Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch/the Heroof Hope Springs

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Publisher : Mills & Boon
ISBN 13 : 9781867214823
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (148 download)

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Book Synopsis The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch/the Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch/the Heroof Hope Springs by : Maisey Yates

Download or read book The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch/the Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch/the Heroof Hope Springs written by Maisey Yates and published by Mills & Boon. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bad Boy Of Redemption Ranch This rebel cowboy is looking for a fresh start - will he find more than he's ever hoped for in Gold Valley? Police officer Pansy Daniels is the poster girl for responsible behavior. Orphaned as a child, she has dedicated her life to safeguarding her local community. The last thing she needs is a hot-headed cowboy with attitude cruising into town. He may be her new landlord, but that's no excuse for provoking her...or sending her heart into overdrive. West Caldwell has come to Redemption Ranch to put his past behind him. Flirting with a pint-size police officer who thinks he's bad news is definitely not part of the plan, but it's deliciously easy to get under Pansy's skin. Then West discovers the vulnerability Pansy keeps so well hidden, and suddenly this renegade cowboy is in over his head. In her arms, West feels like the man he always wanted to be - but can he become the man Pansy deserves? The Hero Of Hope Springs Will Gold Valley's most honorable cowboy finally claim the woman he's always wanted? For as long as brooding cowboy Ryder Daniels has known Sammy Marshall, she has been his sunshine. Her free spirit and bright smile saved him after the devastating loss of his parents and gave him the strength to care for his orphaned family. Only Ryder knows how vulnerable Sammy is, so he's kept his attraction for his best friend under wraps for years. But what Sammy's asking for now might be a step too far... Something has been missing from Sammy's life, and she thinks she knows what it is. Deciding she wants a baby is easy; realising she wants her best friend to be the father is...complicated. Especially when a new heat between them sparks to life! When Sammy discovers she's pregnant, Ryder makes it clear he wants it all. But having suffered the fallout of her parents' disastrous relationship, Sammy is wary of letting Ryder too close. This cowboy will have to prove he's proposing out of more than just honour...

The Rancher

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Publisher : Zebra
ISBN 13 : 1420144758
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)

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Book Synopsis The Rancher by : Kate Pearce

Download or read book The Rancher written by Kate Pearce and published by Zebra. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the legendary ranch she can now call home, one woman searches for her place in her birth family—and finds so much more . . . Now that she’s completed her engineering degree, Rachel Ford Morgan is trying to find her footing around her birth father and her four brothers. She gets a chance to prove herself when she discovers worrisome fault lines around an abandoned silver mine. But they’re nothing compared to the cowboy who seems determined to shake up her world . . . Cauy Lymond doesn’t take kindly to the woman nosing around his property—especially since she’s a Morgan. He came home just to keep his father’s failing ranch out of their super-wealthy hands. But he soon realizes that Rachel’s skill—and admirable courage—may be the only things that can shore up the old mine that threatens both their futures. Still, it will take pouring all of their blood, sweat, and secrets into saving the land—and ultimately, themselves—to bring their true feelings for each other to the surface . . . Praise for The Maverick Cowboy “Captures the spirit of the West in a charming contemporary romance.” —Booklist

The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch

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Publisher : HQN Books
ISBN 13 : 1488056870
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch written by Maisey Yates and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This rebel cowboy is looking for a fresh start—will he find more than he’s ever hoped for in Gold Valley? Enjoy this riveting opposites-attract romance by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates! Police officer Pansy Daniels is the poster girl for responsible behavior. Orphaned as a child, she has dedicated her life to safeguarding her local community. The last thing she needs is a hot-headed cowboy with attitude cruising into town. He may be her new landlord, but that’s no excuse for provoking her…or sending her heart into overdrive. West Caldwell has come to Redemption Ranch to put his past behind him. Flirting with a pint-size police officer who thinks he’s bad news is definitely not part of the plan, but it’s deliciously easy to get under Pansy’s skin. Then West discovers the vulnerability Pansy keeps so well hidden, and suddenly this renegade cowboy is in over his head. In her arms, West feels like the man he always wanted to be—but can he become the man Pansy deserves? Don't miss The Lost and Found Girl by Maisey Yates! A powerful novel of sisterhood, secrets and how far you’d go to protect someone you love. Read the entire Gold Valley series: 1. Smooth-Talking Cowboy 2. Untamed Cowboy 3. Good Time Cowboy 4. A Tall, Dark Cowboy Christmas 5. Unbroken Cowboy 6. Cowboy to the Core 7. Lone Wolf Cowboy 8. Cowboy Christmas Redemption 9. The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch 10. The Hero of Hope Springs 11. The Last Christmas Cowboy

Texas Wild

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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (871 download)

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Download or read book Texas Wild written by Jean Brashear and published by . This book was released on 2023-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jean Brashear tugs on your heartstrings and won't let go." ~New York Times bestselling author Julia LondonHis best friend's little sister is all grown up¿and wow!Sexy SEAL turned Hollywood stuntman returns home to find his buddy's little sister all grown up. Hollywood's hot playboy stuntman Randall Mackey replaced the adrenaline rush of his career in the SEAL Teams with another life courting danger, but that existence is jeopardized by injury. The sexy bad boy of Sweetgrass Springs returns to the town where his teenage exploits made him a legend, only to find that his buddy's tomboy little sister has grown up in very interesting ways.If he thinks, however, that gifted horse trainer Rissa Gallagher will simply fall into his arms and help him dodge dealing with a haunting past and a future that looks grim, Mackey might want to think again. Rissa has been abanadoned by everyone in her family except the hard-hearted father who is physically present but cold and critical. She is the last hope for the land that has been in her family for six genertions, and though Mackey is pure temptation incarnated in one very sexy package, he can never be more than a fling when the only thing he does better than make love is¿leave.The second book in a series by New York Times and USAToday bestselling author Jean Brashear.

Ghetto Cowboy

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Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763654493
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)

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Book Synopsis Ghetto Cowboy by : G. Neri

Download or read book Ghetto Cowboy written by G. Neri and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A street-smart tale about a displaced teen who learns to defend what's right-the Cowboy Way. When Cole’s mom dumps him in the mean streets of Philadelphia to live with the dad he’s never met, the last thing Cole expects to see is a horse, let alone a stable full of them. He may not know much about cowboys, but what he knows for sure is that cowboys aren’t black, and they don’t live in the inner city. But in his dad’s ’hood, horses are a way of life, and soon Cole’s days of skipping school and getting in trouble in Detroit have been replaced by shoveling muck and trying not to get stomped on. At first, all Cole can think about is how to ditch these ghetto cowboys and get home. But when the City threatens to shut down the stables-- and take away the horse Cole has come to think of as his own-- he knows that it’s time to step up and fight back. Inspired by the little-known urban riders of Philly and Brooklyn, this compelling tale of latter -day cowboy justice champions a world where your friends always have your back, especially when the chips are down.