The Cowboy Meets His Match

The Cowboy Meets His Match
Leann Harris

Corralling Her HeartSawyer Jensen is ready to grab life—and his new job—by the horns. The tall, hazel-eyed cowboy has been brought in to revive Quay County’s faltering rodeo, but his bigger challenge may be taking on Erin Delong. The beautiful rodeo rider was in the running for Sawyer’s job, and she’s not walking away without a fight. Sawyer is no stranger to conflict, but the feelings Erin is stirring in him are brand-new. Her independent spirit both intrigues and scares him. As it turns out, Sawyer’s biggest project will be repairing his own wounded heart—and Erin may just be the perfect person for the job!Rodeo Heroes: Only love can tame these cowboys

Corralling Her Heart

Sawyer Jensen is ready to grab life—and his new job—by the horns. The tall, hazel-eyed cowboy has been brought in to revive Quay County’s faltering rodeo, but his bigger challenge may be taking on Erin Delong. The beautiful rodeo rider was in the running for Sawyer’s job, and she’s not walking away without a fight. Sawyer is no stranger to conflict, but the feelings Erin is stirring in him are brand-new. Her independent spirit both intrigues and scares him. As it turns out, Sawyer’s biggest project will be repairing his own wounded heart—and Erin may just be the perfect person for the job!

What had gotten into him?

During the rodeo board meeting, thoughts of Erin kept creeping into Sawyer’s head. When he passed the road leading to the Delong ranch, Sawyer decided to visit her. Besides, he could use the excuse that he wanted to ride. He was a cowboy.

He parked his truck and saw Erin in the corral, practicing her barrel racing. He sat and watched her ride the figure eights. Slipping out of his truck, he softly closed the door.

She didn’t bounce in her saddle, nor did she yank on the reins. She leaned into the sharp turn, keeping her weight off the horse’s back. They worked in unison as a well-oiled machine. When she finished the last figure eight, she let her horse canter around the corral, cooling both her and the horse.

“You’ve got a good seat,” he said.

“Hours of practice.”

Her face glowed and her entire body appeared relaxed and at ease, the most relaxed he’d ever seen her. This was a joyful woman, who loved riding and competing. As she came toward him, he felt himself being drawn to that smile.

LEANN HARRIS has always had stories in her head. Once her youngest child went to school, she began putting those stories on a page. She is active in her local RWA chapter and ACFW chapters. She’s a teacher of the deaf (high school), a master composter and avid gardener, and teaches writing at her local community college. Her website is leannharris.com (http://www.leannharris.com).

The Cowboy Meets His Match

Leann Harris

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

Let the morning bring me word of

Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You.

—Psalms 143:8

For my grandbaby: You are the miracle child

we prayed for, and your smile melts my heart.

Contents

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Back Cover Text (#uacc4bb68-8cc3-59dd-a2e4-a5fe5f9056f9)

Introduction (#u5c7fbb32-a30b-5f1b-8e33-6a556ad3a223)

About the Author (#u212a443f-8b21-51e0-8cb5-8c4ebff01525)

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Bible Verse (#u611379a5-54aa-51a6-a96a-050007996e9e)

Dedication (#u3ae5628d-01b0-543a-8617-73fd963134bf)

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Erin Joy Delong stood before the closed conference-room door. On the other side lay the truth she needed to face no matter how ugly. Grasping the doorknob, she took a deep breath and turned it.

All talking ceased. The air-conditioning clicked on, filling the dead silence.