Ryder (Deluxe Edition) (Lucky River Ranch, 5) by Jessica Peterson

Ryder (Deluxe Edition) (Lucky River Ranch, #5) — Jessica Peterson

Limited Deluxe Edition: designed edges

The vibe

Rodeo-ring sparks, honky-tonk tension, and a heartbreaker cowboy who’s about to get taken down by the one girl who’s been brave enough to want him out loud.

What it’s about (spoiler-light)

Billie Wallace is tired of being written off as Wallace Ranch’s “wild” only daughter. She wants a real shot at barrel racing—and a purpose that’s bigger than crunching numbers in her dad’s office.

Then her very first run goes sideways. Hard.

Billie hits the dirt… and when she looks up, Ryder Rivers is there: her childhood crush, her brother’s best friend, and Lucky River’s notorious heartbreaker. The guy who’s spent years ignoring her shameless flirting like it’s his full-time job.

Except after the fall, Ryder’s suddenly everywhere.

Helping when she’s hurt. Watching her across the honky-tonk when she’s trying to move on with a bronc rider. Pushing her to chase her dream career like he actually believes she can do it. And somewhere between dust, arguments, and late nights, their partnership turns into something neither of them can pretend is “just friends.”

Stolen kisses become real.
Real becomes risky.
And Ryder—the man who swears he doesn’t stay—starts looking at Billie like she’s the only thing worth stopping for.

Tropes & hooks

• Brother’s best friend
• Childhood crush
• Rodeo / barrel racing romance
• Heartbreaker hero (maybe reformed?)
• Forced proximity vibes + late-night tension
• Small-town honky-tonk heat

Perfect for readers of:

• Elsie Silver
• Lyla Sage
• Cowboy romance with big feelings and bigger chemistry

Important preorder note: This Deluxe Edition is available only while supplies last. If it becomes unavailable, we’ll contact you before shipping with the option to switch to the standard print edition or cancel for a refund.