Rodeo Romance (Contemporary Western Romance Short) Read Online Free PDF

Jake stood. “I’m beat. I’ll see you tomorrow. It’s definitely going to be a long day.”
    “Especially if you have to work with her,” Tim growled as he watched a few other cowboys make their way toward Cindy, whose laughter rang out.
    Jake laughed, clapping his brother on the shoulder as he passed. Yeah, this was going to be interesting.

CHAPTER 5
    “Eggs look disgusting at six in the morning.” Cindy yawned, pushing her plate away. “I can’t believe I’m on vacation and up before noon. This isn’t normal.”
    “You better eat,” Trisha warned, taking a bite of bacon. “You’re going to be starving before lunch.”
    “She’s right.” Tim walked up behind them. “No one will have time to hunt you down something to eat.”
    Trisha’s eyes widened slightly at the tone of Tim’s voice, while Cindy’s eyes narrowed dangerously. Trisha had seen that look many times. Looking down at her plate, she decided it was safer to just shut up and finish her breakfast.
    “I will not need anyone hunting me down something to eat, Mr. McCabe ,” Cindy sneered. “I will, however, need to hunt someone down to pull that stick out of your ass.”
    “If you would have read the brochure, you would have known.” Tim didn’t even flinch at her words, which was impressive.
    “Would everyone just shut up about the damn brochure? So I didn’t read it. Big damn deal.” She threw her hands in the air disgusted. “Because if I had, I sure wouldn’t be here. Paying to be woken up at six in the morning by a damn chicken—”
    “Rooster,” he corrected.
    “…and then working my ass off is not a vacation in my book,” she finished, ignoring his correction.
    “Then why are you here?” Tim questioned, his eyebrow cocked arrogantly.
    Something happened that Trisha had never seen before and would have sworn she never would: Cindy at a loss for words. Absolutely nothing came out of her mouth. Cindy looked at her for help, making Trisha choke on her egg.
    Looking between Cindy and Tim, she suddenly wondered why she always had her mouth full when a handsome guy was present. “Ah…” she said then stopped, trying to chew quickly as Cindy glared at her. Swallowing hard, she cleared her throat. “Coming here was my idea. Or, ah, at least Cindy knew it was something I’ve always wanted to do, so she set it up…for me.” God, she sucked at lying.
    “Not that it’s any of your damn business.” Cindy once again found her voice then stood, stomping away.
    Cringing, Trisha watched her go. She glanced at Tim, who was also watching Cindy’s departure before turning his attention back to her. “She’s not much of a morning person,” was the only thing she could think to say.
    “Apparently.” Tim took off in the opposite direction of Cindy, leaving Trisha standing alone.
    “Well, that was pleasant.” She snorted, dumping her uneaten food in the trash before following everyone out the door. She had no idea where she was going. She guessed she was going to have to wing it.
    “Hey, pool shark.” Hank stepped beside her with a grin. “Where you headed to?”
    “Morning.” Trisha smiled up at him. “I’m supposed to help Jake, but I have no clue where to go.”
    “Well, you’re in luck.” Hank motioned with his hand to follow. “I’m heading that way.”
    Hank made small talk as Trisha took in the scenery. It really was beautiful. They passed men, who were hard at work, and would nod. It was definitely a busy ranch. “So are you ladies staying for the rodeo?”
    “I believe so,” Trisha replied as they walked up to a large barn, the smell hitting her before they entered. It wasn’t overwhelming, but you sure knew it was a barn.
    “How’s Lilly doing?” Hank walked up to a fence looking over.
    Wondering who Lilly was Trisha stepped up on the fence. Kneeling, Jake rubbed the stomach of a beautiful black horse.
    “Don’t know,” Jake replied, concern evident in his voice. “Just to be safe, I’m going