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In the shadow of Colorado's jagged peaks, Lake City clings to survival-its boomtown glory long faded, its people hardened by flood, fire, and failure. Eli Grant arrives looking for honest work, but honesty is hard to keep in a place where desperation breeds betrayal. Forced to toil in the unforgiving Isolde Mine, where pay is a distant promise and survival hangs by a thread, Eli stumbles upon an abandoned shaft hidden deep in the mountainside. Driven by resentment and hunger, he hatches a dangerous plan: to steal high-grade ore from the mine and hide it in the abandoned tunnel. He tells himself it's only fair-after all, the mine owner, Jeb Carlin, hasn't paid him a dime. But in a town where ambition burns hotter than the forge and trust is as rare as a gold vein, secrets don't stay buried for long. As Eli's stash grows, so does the risk. When another man discovers the hidden ore and spins his own tale of newfound riches, greed, and deception spiral out of control. Soon, the mountain itself becomes a battleground, and the promise of wealth leaves neither man untouched.

Chapter 1: The Return Jake Carter hadn't been near a rodeo arena in over a decade. His name once echoed through the stands, a legend in the world of bull riding. But after a life-changing injury and a broken heart, he walked away from it all-his career, his fame, and even his family. Now, at 42, he lived a quiet life in a dusty Texas town, working odd jobs and staying out of the spotlight. That was until a letter arrived-a letter from his son, Luke. The same boy he hadn't seen in ten years. "I want to ride," the letter said. "Teach me, Dad." Jake stared at the page for a long time. The past came flooding back-his mistakes, his silence, and the pain he never spoke of. Could he really go back? Could he be the father he never was? Chapter 2: The Reunion When Luke stepped off the bus, he looked just like Jake did at his age-strong-willed, stubborn, and hungry for a challenge. But he wasn't there for a reunion. He was there to learn. "I don't need a dad," Luke said. "I need a coach." Jake agreed. What neither of them knew was that the rodeo would test more than their strength. It would test their hearts. Chapter 3: The Ride As training began, so did the healing. Between bruises, broken bones, and long nights under the stars, Jake and Luke started to talk-really talk. About love. About regrets. About dreams lost and found. The Last Rodeo wasn't just Luke's chance to ride-it was Jake's chance to finally do something right. Author's Note: This story is inspired by the 2025 film The Last Rodeo. A tale of family, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to face the past. If you believe in second chances, this story is for you.

She left the ranch looking for freedom. She found chains instead. Georgia Dutton was born wild-raised under big skies, taught to ride before she could run, and branded by blood older than law. But at eighteen, she made a choice that nearly destroyed her. Abused. Controlled. Sold by the boy who said he loved her. Now, bruised and broken, Georgia returns to the Yellowstone ranch with nothing but a duffel bag and the will to start over. But home doesn't mean safe-not here. With her grandfather John Dutton watching her closely, Rip reminding her what it means to earn your place, and ghosts from the past closing in, Georgia must fight to reclaim the version of herself she thought was long gone. This is not a love story. It's a survival story. And survival, on this land, has a price.

Five-year-old June Louise Colby - nicknamed Junebug - is the wild, foul-mouthed, pony-saddling daughter of Teeter and Colby. Born with dirt in her boots and fight in her bones, Junebug rules the Dutton Ranch with her cowboy hat, her one-liners, and her tiny fists. But when Junebug is diagnosed with leukemia, the entire ranch family - Rip, Beth, Kayce, Carter, Lloyd, Walker, and John Dutton - rally around her through sickness, stubbornness, and strength. From hospital hallways to the stars over Montana, Junebug's journey is one of grit, love, and the kind of courage only a cowgirl can carry. She's loud. She's wild. She's tougher than cancer. And she's not done yet This is a story about love, resilience, and the fiercest little cowboy the Yellowstone ranch has ever known. @LerahRoberts471