Wild Wager (Valiant Peak Rodeo #1)
Sofia Aves
A wounded cowboy billionaire meets his match in a fierce wolf biologist who turns his empty ranch—and guarded heart—upside down.
I built Coyote Falls to hide. From the cameras. The crowds. The accident that left me hollow.
Then my sister’s best friend, Lanie Parker, shows up at my door—wild-cherry hair, cinnamon-sugar scent, Big Sky eyes that see everything I’ve tried to bury. She studies wolves in Alaska’s remotest corners. She’s made for wild places, for a life that’s the opposite of everything I am.
But she looks at me like I’m whole. Like the scars on my skin and the wager I made, which could lose me everything I’ve worked so hard to build, don’t define me. Like this damaged ex-rodeo star might actually be worth saving.
I shouldn’t ask her to stay. Shouldn’t pull her into my empty homestead, my found family of broken cowboys, the refuge I carved from granite and sweat. Shouldn’t touch her when I know damn well I’m riding toward my own destruction in a few weeks.
But shouldn’t and can’t are two different things.
And the only thing I can’t do? Let her go.
This unmissable steamy Western romance from USA Today bestselling author Sofia Aves is perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Lyla Sage and Elliott Rose.
What readers say about Wild Wager:
“Incredible. Funny, sweet, romantic, and hot — a read that will make you crave more.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Lanie and Cord completely swept me away from the beginning. Their connection is electric... two lonely souls recognising something true in each other... Their banter, the tenderness, and the slow-burn tension had me glued to every page. If you like Elsie Silver's books, this should be on your TBR.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wild Wager hits all the spots. Grumpy sunshine, close proximity, friends to lovers... Mixed with a lot of emotion and hot as hell scenes. If you like romance and are partial to a happy ever after, this is the book for you.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Cordell is such a swoony hero — broody, reclusive, and fiercely devoted... A fast-burn love story with high stakes and a hero who would do anything for his girl. Absolutely devoured this.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A reclusive billionaire cowboy with a past and a free spirit who likes wolves more than people. A chance meeting leads to a complex love story littered with intrigue. Great characters, great story. Brilliant.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Oh this book was so good!!! The spice was top tier!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Hot and steamy love story! Finished this book in a single sitting. Totally loved the banter between these two!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
