Whirlwind

Author: Janet Dailey*
Genre: Fiction
Publisher: Kensington, 2020
Pages: 272
Rating: Recommend

Synopsis: Everyone's talking about Whirlwind at this year's Professional Bull Rider's Competition. But the promising young bull is the last thing on Shane Tully's mind once he lays eyes on the lady responsible for bringing Whirlwind to the arena. Beautiful, smart, and sexy as hell, Lexie Champion has this rodeo man hungry for more than the thrill of his next competition. But the daughter of bull rancher Bert Champion wants nothing to do with a daredevil, despite the powerful attraction between them.

After losing her beloved brother to a bull riding accident, Lexie is not stranger to the dangers of rodeo life. Which is why resisting Shane's rugged allure should have been easy. But nothing is simple about her reaction to the handsome cowboy, from their first kiss, to the terrifying moment Lexie watches Shane go down in the ring. Faced with a devastating decision, will Lexie make the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of love?

Review: I'm still on a Texas kick, but not in the mood for historical fiction so I opted for this Janet Dailey novel. Ever since I saw the movie 8 Seconds back in college, I've been more than a little interested in rodeos. When we were in Wyoming a few years ago we saw a statue in Cheyenne dedicated to Lane Frost, the subject of the movie. It was a moment.

One small detail in this books threw the story off for me, but I can't say any more than that without spoiling it. I just wish the author had been a little more creative. I'm looking forward to continuing the series.

This book had me googling upcoming rodeos in Texas, but it seems out of the question for 2024. I watched plenty of reels and youtube videos to make up for it.

*Janet Dailey passed away in 2013, and her books are being ghost written. I did some research, but didn't come up with a name or author.

The Champions Series
Whirlwind, Book 1
Whiplash, Book 2
Quicksand, Book 3