The Cowboy's Rodeo Rival

Grant Brothers Series, Book 3

By: Leslie North

Narrated by: Mathias Strongbow

Nate Grant knows that his eldest brother has the respect, his middle brother has the smarts, and he was left to fight for his own piece of the spotlight. Thus, began his daring, dangerous, and often a little bit crazy foray into the world of rodeo. Now, with his career on the rise, Nate is back in town to do a promotional show at the local Strawberry Festival to land himself a major sponsor. But when he arrives expecting to be welcomed as the hometown hero, he instead finds himself challenged by the only person who could ever make him shake in his boots: Athena Moore.

Athena grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. Limited money for rodeo lessons or competitions meant that while she could best the boys, she couldn’t follow them to the big leagues. Watching Nate excel really lit a fire in her britches and after school she began training and teaching young girls rodeo skills. Winning against Nate at the upcoming Strawberry Festival will show the girls (and Athena) that they could do anything boys could - and do it better to boot.

But promoting the event means Nate and Athena are forced to spend time together. Too much time to keep their tumultuous feelings under wraps. Now, there’s a grudging respect to their relationship and a heavy dose of passion too. But as Nate and Athena get closer, their competition becomes public via a reality show. When the lines between promotion and passion are crossed, they’ll be forced to ask themselves what it is they’re fighting for...and what they’ll lose if they win.

This novel contains sexual content, profanity, and scenes with substance abuse.

©2019 Relay Publishing (P)2020 Relay Publishing

Sweet Romance

This is the third book in the Grant Brothers Series. I love these Brothers! Nate and Athena's enemies-to-lovers romance is sweet, and fun. They are two stubborn competitors/rivals. Their chemistry is sizzling. This is a good story. Mathias Strongbow did a good job with the narration. I was given a free review copy of the audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

GOOD READ!

I enjoyed it! The narration was good. The author did a good job with the characters. I look forward to reading more books from this author! I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Enjoyable!

The Cowboy's Rodeo Rival is an excellent addition to the Grant Brothers series and another wonderfully-written romance by Leslie North. The characters are fabulous, their personalities, and the connection was utterly authentic. We finally get the chance to hear Ethan (Nate), the last Grant brother get his chance in love with Athena Moore, a childhood friend, a rodeo rider, and a rival. Beneath the competitiveness, there was a whole lot of fiery passion, and chemistry was absolutely electrifying. I loved every minute of their story!

Superb narration by Mathias Strongbow, he did a great job with the characters, further immersing the listeners. All around, The Cowboy's Rodeo Rival was a very enjoyable listen, one I'll recommend. I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook at my request, and my unbiased review is voluntarily given.

Take me to the rodeo!

I was waiting for this third Grant Brother! And he was so worth the wait! We get to meet Nate, the youngest of the brothers, returning home from the rodeo circuit. He is performing at home and hoping to get a sponsor. Everyone is happy to see him, except his childhood friend, Athena Moore. She too is a rodeo rider, but life has taken a different path for her.Their rivalry is real, but so is the underlying passion. Will these two be able to work together without igniting? I love Leslie North's novellas. They are just long enough to suck me in and invest my heart. I was wondering how Athena and Nate would turn out. These two are combustible. Not only do they have chemistry, but their both stubborn and get in each other's way. I love the addition of the reality show too, giving them another stumbling block. Add in cameos from Ian and Jonah and the story is complete for me!

Mathias Strongbow finishes out the trilogy, as he has become the Grant Brothers voices! He breathes life into these two giving Nate the competitive sound and makes Athena a spitfire! It's a fun listen!

Enjoyable

Not being familiar with the first 2 books from the series, this was a cute, fun read. The hate/love relationship between the characters was fun. Their stubborn, competitive rivalry was what made the story. Loved the narrator!
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily lrft this review.