Hung Up by Marissa Thomas

Faith
Saying yes to an assignment without knowing the details wasn’t new for me. So, when a unique opportunity arose, I couldn’t say no. Who wouldn’t want to travel with a team for four months and get exclusive insider access? But now I’m wishing I would’ve asked questions. Because it’s not a team I’m following around this time, and the arena is one I’ve never stepped foot in before. And yes, I may be completely out of my comfort zone, but I refuse to let anything get in my way of this assignment, especially Jesse Hayes: a sexy and charming bull rider who is well on his way to winning the PBR Championship. But as the weeks go by and I get to learn more about the man underneath, it’s no longer my skin I have to worry about him getting under. It’s my heart I have to protect.

Jesse
I never feel more alive than I do on the back of a bull. The adrenaline, the crowds, the immense satisfaction of still hanging on when that buzzer goes off, absolutely nothing compares. And this year? This is my year. I’ve been in the top five for the last four years but could never break through to that top position, and I knew going into this season that I wouldn’t let anything stop me from winning that golden buckle. But when I meet the new reporter my entire game plan falls apart. One smartass comment and a simple wink and suddenly I’m more focused on her than my rank in the standings. Trying to win her over is going to be more difficult than winning the championship, and yet this is one challenge I won’t walk away from.