Winning the Bull Rider’s Heart

A Clean and Uplifting Romance

By Melinda Curtis

On Sale: 3/31/2026
A surprise reunion…

With the ex who lassoed his heart!

Bull rider Noel Emerson left Clementine, Oklahoma—and the girl he loved—to chase his rodeo dreams. When his foster mom’s birthday brings him home four years later, he’s stunned to find that his beautiful ex Sophie Jean is a bigger part of his family than he is. His jealousy chafes worse than a new pair of chaps. But what starts off as a fierce rivalry turns into a sweet reunion. Beautician Sophie Jean Shearer has turned into a fine cowgirl thanks to her ex’s family. And she’s found her own dreams, but will she saddle up for a second chance at forever with her unpredictable cowboy?

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

The Cowboy Academy

Book 1: A Cowboy Worth Waiting For
Book 2: A Cowboy’s Fourth of July
Book 3: A Cowboy Christmas Carol
Book 4: A Cowboy for the Twins
Book 5: The Rodeo Star’s Reunion
Book 6: Cowboy Santa
Book 7: The Cowboy’s Wedding Proposal
Book 8: Country Fair Cowboy
Book 9: The Christmas Cowboy
Book 10: Winning the Bull Rider’s Heart
ISBN: 9780369767929
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Mar 31, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Western
BISAC 3: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *

Melinda Curtis

Biography

Melinda grew up on an isolated sheep ranch, where mountain lions had been seen and yet she roamed unaccompanied. Being a rather optimistic, clueless of danger, sort she took to playing “what if” games that led her to become an author.  She spends days trying to figure out new ways to say “He made her heart pound.”  That might sound boring, but the challenge keeps her mentally ahead of her 3 kids and college sweetheart husband.

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<strong>A surprise reunion…</strong><br><br><strong>With the ex who lassoed his heart!</strong><br><br> Bull rider Noel Emerson left Clementine, Oklahoma—and the girl he loved—to chase his rodeo dreams. When his foster mom’s birthday brings him home four years later, he’s stunned to find that his beautiful ex Sophie Jean is a bigger part of his family than he is. His jealousy chafes worse than a new pair of chaps. But what starts off as a fierce rivalry turns into a sweet reunion. Beautician Sophie Jean Shearer has turned into a fine cowgirl thanks to her ex’s family. And she’s found her own dreams, but will she saddle up for a second chance at forever with her unpredictable cowboy?<br><br><em>USA TODAY</em> BESTSELLING AUTHOR<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Heartwarming: </strong><strong style=””>Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.</strong><br><br><strong>The Cowboy Academy</strong><br><br><strong>Book 1: <i>A Cowboy Worth Waiting For</i><br>Book 2: <i>A Cowboy’s Fourth of July</i><br>Book 3: <i>A Cowboy Christmas Carol</i><br>Book 4: <i>A Cowboy for the Twins</i><br>Book 5: <i>The Rodeo Star’s Reunion</i><br>Book 6: <i>Cowboy Santa</i><br>Book 7: <i>The Cowboy’s Wedding Proposal</i><br>Book 8: <i>Country Fair Cowboy</i><br>Book 9: <i>The Christmas Cowboy</i><br>Book 10: <i>Winning the Bull Rider’s Heart</i>

ISBN: 9780369767929
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Mar 31, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Western
BISAC 3: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *

Melinda Curtis

Biography

<p>Melinda grew up on an isolated sheep ranch, where mountain lions had been seen and yet she roamed unaccompanied. Being a rather optimistic, clueless of danger, sort she took to playing "what if" games that led her to become an author.  She spends days trying to figure out new ways to say "He made her heart pound."  That might sound boring, but the challenge keeps her mentally ahead of her 3 kids and college sweetheart husband.</p>gt;