Fast, Hard Ride: A Sexy Cowboy Romance by Adele Hart

Author:Adele Hart [Hart, Adele]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-11-01T16:00:00+00:00

I make my way through the sunlit snow to the barn, tugging my jacket tight around me to keep out the biting wind. When I slide open the barn door, I’m greeted by the warm air and the sight of Kyle setting up. Luckily, Ryder isn’t in here yet.

Kyle glances up at me. “How was your night?”

“Fine. I got a bit of work done, then went to bed early. You?” My tone is short. I’m a little more than pissed that Kyle’s screw up yesterday ended in my humiliation.

“Boring. The cable was out in the motel, so I had to read a book.”

“Sounds awful.” I roll my eyes while I shed my coat.

The door slides open and a blast of cold air brings Ryder in with it. “Mornin’ Kyle. Julia.”

“Morning, Ryder,” Kyle says. “That was quite the storm last night.”

“Yeah, it’s par for the course this time of year.”

I busy myself with going over my notes so I don’t have to look at Ryder. A part of me that I wish didn’t exist wants to tear up a little with rejection. I feel him standing next to me before I see him. Then I hear his low voice. “Did you sleep all right, Julia?”

The sound rumbles through me and I hate myself for letting it please me. I give him a little nod without looking up. “Just fine. We’ll get this next part of the interview wrapped up as fast as possible so we can get out of your way.”

“No rush.” He touches my arm but I turn from him and walk toward Kyle.

“You almost ready, Kyle?” I ask.

Kyle gives me a questioning look, then sets his gaze on Ryder. When his eyes meet mine, there’s a look of understanding in them. I flush with guilt as I take the microphone from him. Taking a deep breath, I set my shoulders back and stride over to Ryder, keeping my gaze set on the bull behind him.

“Julia,” he says under his breath. “I can see you’re upset.”

Ignoring his words, I give him a hard look. “Let’s get this done, shall we?”

Kyle counts us in and starts recording. The rest of the interview is a blur to me. It feels like I’m watching someone else smile, ask questions and nod like a bobble-head doll. How could this be me? The woman that was screaming out Ryder last night at his kitchen sink and now I’m pretending nothing happened. Every time I have to make eye contact with him, it’s like a shot to the gut. He’s so perfect, he’s hard to look at. And memories of what he tasted like and how he made me feel torture me.

“Well, thank you, Ryder, for letting our audience get to know you. Best of luck next week at the finals.” I turn to the camera. “For WSPN, this is Julia Rutherford on location in Baker’s Creek, Montana. Stay tuned for my interview with T.J. Heston, the number one ranked bull rider in the world.”

“And we’re out!” Kyle calls.

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