Relentless in Texas

by Kari Lynn Dell

Overview

"Look out, world! There's a new cowboy in town." —CAROLYN BROWN, New York Times Bestselling Author for Tangled in Texas

There's a reason they call this cowboy relentless

Gil Sanchez was once rodeo's biggest and baddest hotshot. Now he's thirteen years sober and finally free of the pain that ended his skyrocketing career. Given one last, near-miraculous shot to claw his way back to rodeo glory, he can't let fantasies of happily-ever-after dull his razor edge...but Carmelita White Fox is every dream he's never let himself have.

And from the moment he saw the spark of challenge in her eyes, he hasn't been able to look away.

Carma may come from a Blackfeet family noted for its healing abilities, but even she knows better than to try to fix this scarred, cynical, and incredibly sexy cowboy. Yet she's the only one who can reach past Gil's jaded armor, and the fiercely loyal heart buried beneath the biting cynicism is impossible to resist. Gil needs Carma just as much as she needs him, but as the pressure builds and the spotlight intensifies, they'll have to fight like hell to save the one thing neither can live without.

Texas Rodeo Series:

Reckless in Texas (Book 1)

Tangled in Texas (Book 2)

Tougher in Texas (Book 3)

Fearless in Texas (Book 4)

Mistletoe in Texas (Book 5)

Relentless in Texas (Book 6)

What People Are Saying about the Texas Rodeo series:

"A fun, wild ride! You need to pick up a Kari Lynn Dell."—B.J. Daniels, New York Times bestselling author, for Fearless in Texas

"Real ranchers. Real rodeo. Real romance."—Laura Drake, RITA award-winning author, for Reckess in Texas

"A wonderful HEA ending that is hard-earned and never predictable. This book has impressed me"—USA Today Happy Ever After for Tangled in Texas

"The rodeo setting rings with authenticity and vibrant color, and the hero and heroine are layered and well-developed, their relationship romantic and realistic."—BookPage for Tougher in Texas

"[A] gorgeously written second-chance romance. It's also an exciting and authentic look into the world of rodeo and a deep exploration of family...Dell continues to be a standout in western romance."—Booklist for Mistletoe in Texas

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781492658177
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	06/30/2020
Series:	Texas Rodeo Series , #6
Pages:	480
Sales rank:	200,636
Product dimensions:	4.19(w) x 6.88(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Kari Lynn Dell is a native of north central Montana, a third generation ranch-raised cowgirl, horse trainer and rodeo competitor, most recently the 2017 Canadian Senior Pro Rodeo Association Breakaway Roping season champion. She attended her first rodeo at two weeks old and has existed in a state of horse-induced poverty ever since. She currently resides on the family ranch on the Blackfeet Reservation, loitering in her parents' bunkhouse along with her husband, son and Max the Cowdog, with a tipi on the front step, a view of Glacier National Park from her writing desk and Canada within spitting distance.

The third book of her Texas Rodeo series, Tougher in Texas, is a 2018 finalist for the Romance Writers of America's RITA® awards.

Editorial Reviews

04/20/2020

The muddled sixth romance in Dell’s Texas Rodeo series (after Mistletoe in Texas) delivers on earthy western atmosphere, but disappoints with a frustrating central pairing. Gil Sanchez is a recovered addict and former Texas rodeo star, who, after a career-ending injury, now funnels his energy into the family trucking business. When Gil travels to Montana, a chance meeting with healer Carmelita White Fox leads to a single blistering kiss and an exchange of phone numbers. Despite their initial chemistry, Gil and Carma struggle to communicate across the distance, texting each other GIFs instead of confessing their feelings. Then Carma arrives unexpectedly in Gil’s hometown of Earnest, Tex., to research equine therapy facilities in hopes of opening her own. But even reunited, Gil and Carma fail to express their emotions, seemingly happy to discuss their relationship with anyone but each other. When Gil is offered a miraculous final shot at rodeo glory, Carma agrees to help out, and the two must learn to balance their careers, family obligations, and budding romance. Gil’s return to the rodeo provides much-needed momentum, but Carma’s willingness to sacrifice her plans for Gil strikes a sour note. This is a rare misfire from Dell. Agent: Holly Root, Root Literary. (July)

Publishers Weekly

"Fans of gritty cowboy romances will thoroughly enjoy." — Library Journal

From the Publisher

06/01/2020

Gil Sanchez is a washed-up rodeo star who longs for one more chance at glory. When he runs into the sultry Carmelita White Fox, his soul is awoken and he feels ready to live again. Carma comes from a long line of Blackfeet healers, but she does not know how to fix Gil. They both bring their individual traumas to the table and certainly have walls up, but their desire for each other begin to knock down those barriers. Dell delivers a gritty, true-to-life romance that does not shy away from complicated subjects, though the plot drags a bit at times. Her depictions of rodeo life and Blackfeet healing rituals are incredibly detailed. VERDICT With so many characters from previous books (Mistletoe in Texas; Fearless in Texas), it is recommended that readers start at the beginning of the series to avoid any confusion. Fans of gritty cowboy romances will thoroughly enjoy.—Jacqueline Rammer, Lakeview Community Lib., Random Lake, WI

Library Journal