He needs her to save his career. She needs to watch him suffer first. But some grudges come wrapped in red lace and go down just like whiskey—burning, dirty, unforgettable.
Wyatt Houston broke me with his cowboy grit and filthy promises. Now I’m supposed to save his career.
It’ll be a cold day in Hell.
He’s the only man to ruin me so thoroughly I still taste the ash.
But my family? They’re relentless.
They ask why I won’t help, but I can’t exactly confess how my brother’s best friend was my first everything.
Or all the nights I snuck into his bed.
Or how he used my heart like a stepping stone to fame.
I swore I’d never again crave the way his voice drops when he’s angry.
I’d forget the hands that once worshipped me like a sin.
So I’ll just stay professional.
Yet when he looks at me like I’m the only thing he’s ever wanted to ride hard and claim twice, I remember exactly how I broke.
God help me. I might cave and let him do it again.
Holiday Rider is a slow-burn, steamy standalone featuring a billionaire heroine, a bull rider, a second-chance romance, and a sizzling frenemies-to-lovers twist. When the woman he lost but never stopped wanting is the only one who can save his career, he’ll risk everything to win her back. Only this time, he means forever.
I wasn’t ready for this one. Willow and Wyatt’s story really hit me in the feels. He wasn’t just her brother’s best friend, he was like a brother to Willow too. Wyatt was always there but eventually they grew up and began seeing each other in a completely different light. She wasn’t just his best friend’s little sister anymore, Willow was her own person suddenly and Wyatt knew back then at just eighteen that she was the only women for him. But love isn’t always enough.
Wyatt was the bruised kid from a bad home welcomed into the fold at the Cartwright Ranch. Jared was more of a father to him than his own ever was and he was grateful for everything they did and all the love shown him. But it was a double-edged sword because Wyatt also knew he wasn’t good enough for Willow. He needed to make something of himself and have something to offer her first, so they kept their relationship under wraps, waiting for the right time to make the reveal. But that time never came because Wyatt just kept getting himself into trouble once he left.
In Willow’s mind, he left her behind and ran when things got tough. He left so he could earn her love in the eyes of her family but for Willow, he left because she wasn’t enough, and she has never forgiven him. With a little help from an unlikely matchmaker behind the scenes, they’re forced to work together again all these years later. Now Wyatt is determined to win her back for good, while Willow is equally determined to never trust him again.
This is a wild ride with one sassy cowgirl, a damaged bronco rider and a lot of history. The tension and banter are so good and I loved these characters so much. Their story is full of emotion and heart with plenty of heat and I loved everything about it. These two are my favorite couple in the series so far and while I’m looking forward to more, I’m wondering how Jagger will redeem himself in his book since he was kind of a jerk to his sister and friend in this one. I know it will be good but I hope he suffers a little before getting his HEA for all the trouble he gave these two. I’d like to thank the author and The Author Agency for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
