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Bull Riders Don't Swoon
Griff
Jamieson Carr is my best friend, the one bright light in my mostly dark life.
He’s sunshine, easy smiles, and a world-class bull rider.
Me? I’m just a surly bull fighter with a sixth sense around animals.
He thinks I’m the reason he’s so good, but that’s not true at all. Jamieson is a shining star who doesn’t need me.
I should be glad I’m the lucky one who gets to stand beside him…but I’ve always wanted more.
Jamieson
Griff Shepard saved my life.
Of course, that’s best friend goals don’t you think? Without him, I wouldn’t be half the bull rider I am today. He’s my good luck charm, closest confidant, and partner-in-crime all rolled into one.
Griff might be a little grumpy, but he’s always got my back and joins in when I sing. Who doesn’t love a good sea shanty?
I thought I knew everything about Griff.
Until a road trip… and one kiss.
Bull Riders Don’t Swoon is an emotionally charged romance between two best friends who work together in rodeo. A grumpy bull fighter who pines for his best friend finally shares his secrets—all of them. A road trip that turns into romance, heartfelt confessions, and an obsession with blueberries.
Bull Riders Don’t Swoon will definitely have you swooning when Jamieson realizes the power of love.
alcoholic parent, off page physical abuse
Jamieson Carr is my best friend, the one bright light in my mostly dark life.
He’s sunshine, easy smiles, and a world-class bull rider.
Me? I’m just a surly bull fighter with a sixth sense around animals.
He thinks I’m the reason he’s so good, but that’s not true at all. Jamieson is a shining star who doesn’t need me.
I should be glad I’m the lucky one who gets to stand beside him…but I’ve always wanted more.
Jamieson
Griff Shepard saved my life.
Of course, that’s best friend goals don’t you think? Without him, I wouldn’t be half the bull rider I am today. He’s my good luck charm, closest confidant, and partner-in-crime all rolled into one.
Griff might be a little grumpy, but he’s always got my back and joins in when I sing. Who doesn’t love a good sea shanty?
I thought I knew everything about Griff.
Until a road trip… and one kiss.
Bull Riders Don’t Swoon is an emotionally charged romance between two best friends who work together in rodeo. A grumpy bull fighter who pines for his best friend finally shares his secrets—all of them. A road trip that turns into romance, heartfelt confessions, and an obsession with blueberries.
Bull Riders Don’t Swoon will definitely have you swooning when Jamieson realizes the power of love.
alcoholic parent, off page physical abuse
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 29, 2025
About the author
R.M. Neill
26 books212 followersRM is an introverted Canadian author who likes to write about love while freezing in the winter.
Her mission is to always make you swoon and snort laugh, sometimes even in public.
She talks to her cat, Moon, and sometimes people. She married her prince charming, who often inspires her characters, but still can't place dirty clothes in the hamper.
When she's not writing swoony men to fall in love with, she's in her garden providing mosquitoes with an alternative food source. She can also be found inventing new swear words on the golf course.
You can find her on facebook or visit her website rmneillauthor.com
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May 31, 2025
4.5⭐️
Friends-to-lovers is my absolute favourite and this book gave me everything. The pining?? The soft moments?? The trust and care?? I was gone!
Jamie and Griff are codependent and their relationship is built on years of love and knowing each other like no one else. And when they finally start falling, it’s slow, emotional and full of beautiful little moments that gave me butterflies.
This book made me feel warm and soft the entire time. Total comfort read with just the right amount of ache.
Friends-to-lovers is my absolute favourite and this book gave me everything. The pining?? The soft moments?? The trust and care?? I was gone!
Jamie and Griff are codependent and their relationship is built on years of love and knowing each other like no one else. And when they finally start falling, it’s slow, emotional and full of beautiful little moments that gave me butterflies.
This book made me feel warm and soft the entire time. Total comfort read with just the right amount of ache.
August 20, 2025
What a beautiful story! The second book in this series was a lot more emotional than the first one and I loved every single page.
Griff was the perfect grumpy with a heart of gold. His love for Jamie was heart-wrenching as he kept it for himself and never said anything. He was loyal to a fault and even though he tried to get on with his life, he was never able to leave Jamie behind.
Jamie, bless him, was very obvious to even his own feelings. He just knew he couldn't live without his best friend by his side and he never stopped to think what that meant. That kiss was life-changing for him and all of a sudden he was overflowing with love for Griff.
This book was amazing, the pining and the friendship, the romance... I loved everything about it, even the dark parts of the story. Griff was my favourite character, he was strong and gave himself to the people he cared about. His determination to help his dad, despite the man's situation, broke my heart. He never gave up.
Jamie and Griff made the perfect couple because they had known each other all their lives. That trust and love they had for each other stole my heart. I loved this book, it was emotional, beautiful and heartwarming.
I'd just like to point out that Jamie had a black hole in his stomach. I felt sick a couple of times reading how much he ate. Where can I get a metabolism like his?
Griff was the perfect grumpy with a heart of gold. His love for Jamie was heart-wrenching as he kept it for himself and never said anything. He was loyal to a fault and even though he tried to get on with his life, he was never able to leave Jamie behind.
Jamie, bless him, was very obvious to even his own feelings. He just knew he couldn't live without his best friend by his side and he never stopped to think what that meant. That kiss was life-changing for him and all of a sudden he was overflowing with love for Griff.
This book was amazing, the pining and the friendship, the romance... I loved everything about it, even the dark parts of the story. Griff was my favourite character, he was strong and gave himself to the people he cared about. His determination to help his dad, despite the man's situation, broke my heart. He never gave up.
Jamie and Griff made the perfect couple because they had known each other all their lives. That trust and love they had for each other stole my heart. I loved this book, it was emotional, beautiful and heartwarming.
I'd just like to point out that Jamie had a black hole in his stomach. I felt sick a couple of times reading how much he ate. Where can I get a metabolism like his?
May 19, 2025
4.5 stars. This was a wonderful book to continue this new series by RM Neill. I loved the heavier topics that were discussed and how they worked through them together. It could be read as a standalone but I recommend reading book 1 in the series first as I loved it as well and to get background on all the characters!
I loved Griff and how selfless he was and how he was always there for the people who meant the most to him even if sometimes he shouldn’t have been. I really liked the way this author dealt with Griff finally telling Jamieson his feelings. Seeing Jamie finally realize his feelings were more than friendship for Griff was amazing. And how he really tried to give Griff what he needed.
I loved their HEA and how they worked out what they really wanted in life! The only thing I wish was that their sex scenes were a bit longer. Most were quite short and like it almost would have been better fade to black so we wouldn’t feel like something was missing. Other than that (and some plot inconsistencies) I loved it and absolutely recommend! Really looking forward to Hunter and Gabe’s story next!
I loved Griff and how selfless he was and how he was always there for the people who meant the most to him even if sometimes he shouldn’t have been. I really liked the way this author dealt with Griff finally telling Jamieson his feelings. Seeing Jamie finally realize his feelings were more than friendship for Griff was amazing. And how he really tried to give Griff what he needed.
I loved their HEA and how they worked out what they really wanted in life! The only thing I wish was that their sex scenes were a bit longer. Most were quite short and like it almost would have been better fade to black so we wouldn’t feel like something was missing. Other than that (and some plot inconsistencies) I loved it and absolutely recommend! Really looking forward to Hunter and Gabe’s story next!
June 4, 2025
Jamison and Griff’s story was a sweet one with two men made for each other, one pining for years and one totally oblivious, until an unplanned kiss suddenly opened hearts and eyes to what had been there all along. Best friends for 10 years, Griff supported Jamison through university and his bull riding, always there to protect and support. Jamison was totally unaware of his best friend’s feelings, just figuring that was Griff being affectionate, until that kiss made him realize something about himself, and then he was all into showing Griff how important he was to him and his life. These two really earned and deserved their HEA.
The changing relationship between Griff and his dad, and the effect dad’s alcoholism had on Griff’s life was well presented. Griff never gave up and his perseverance paid off for both of them and the reforming of their family, growing to become a larger found family for both. I found many of the encounters between Griff and his dad to be very emotional with tears on my part (and often on theirs). Griff kept encouraging his dad to work on his problem and he showed remarkable understanding from a young age for the causes behind his dad’s alcoholism, trying to help and support him as much as he could while not losing the love he had for his father. I found that very touching.
Another part that impressed me in this book was the idea that showing your love physically did not always need to be about penetrative sex. It would not surprise me if there is a good percentage of gay men who do not embrace that, and I thought it was presented very positively in the book, validating that point of view with a variety of alternatives expressed in their steamy and spicy encounters. The expression of the love between them never felt lacking in any way.
I enjoyed this book, the mutual caring for each other shown in all their encounters even if Jamison was clueless most of the time. I loved the way Jamison relied on Griff’s “reading of the bulls”, and the way Griff was so attuned to Jamison when he rode he could anticipate exactly what Jamie would do at a given time. Griff was a protector, not just for Jamie, but that was always his main focus. Jamie just seemed to go through life in his own bubble, secure in the idea that Griff was always there when needed. I think I would tend to describe him as having a golden retriever personality, often reminding me of an exuberant puppy in his actions and words at times, too. Jamie really grew into a more thoughtful and responsible person once he realized the deeper feelings he hadn’t recognized were always there for Griff. The special ways he found to demonstrate to Griff how much he cared made me smile several times.
I have enjoyed the rodeo setting for this book and the previous one, and look forward to Hunter’s book next. I enjoyed going to rodeos in my younger years and can remember attending several in Texas and Minnesota. I wasn’t quite as forward as some of the females in the books, but would probably have been considered a bit of a “buckle bunny”. There’s definitely something to be said for a guy in a great fitting pair of jeans, maybe some chaps, a big belt buckle and a cowboy hat — add in horses and the word “hot” comes to mind. If cowboys, rodeos, and men finding their forever person is your thing, I would recommend this series just for you
The changing relationship between Griff and his dad, and the effect dad’s alcoholism had on Griff’s life was well presented. Griff never gave up and his perseverance paid off for both of them and the reforming of their family, growing to become a larger found family for both. I found many of the encounters between Griff and his dad to be very emotional with tears on my part (and often on theirs). Griff kept encouraging his dad to work on his problem and he showed remarkable understanding from a young age for the causes behind his dad’s alcoholism, trying to help and support him as much as he could while not losing the love he had for his father. I found that very touching.
Another part that impressed me in this book was the idea that showing your love physically did not always need to be about penetrative sex. It would not surprise me if there is a good percentage of gay men who do not embrace that, and I thought it was presented very positively in the book, validating that point of view with a variety of alternatives expressed in their steamy and spicy encounters. The expression of the love between them never felt lacking in any way.
I enjoyed this book, the mutual caring for each other shown in all their encounters even if Jamison was clueless most of the time. I loved the way Jamison relied on Griff’s “reading of the bulls”, and the way Griff was so attuned to Jamison when he rode he could anticipate exactly what Jamie would do at a given time. Griff was a protector, not just for Jamie, but that was always his main focus. Jamie just seemed to go through life in his own bubble, secure in the idea that Griff was always there when needed. I think I would tend to describe him as having a golden retriever personality, often reminding me of an exuberant puppy in his actions and words at times, too. Jamie really grew into a more thoughtful and responsible person once he realized the deeper feelings he hadn’t recognized were always there for Griff. The special ways he found to demonstrate to Griff how much he cared made me smile several times.
I have enjoyed the rodeo setting for this book and the previous one, and look forward to Hunter’s book next. I enjoyed going to rodeos in my younger years and can remember attending several in Texas and Minnesota. I wasn’t quite as forward as some of the females in the books, but would probably have been considered a bit of a “buckle bunny”. There’s definitely something to be said for a guy in a great fitting pair of jeans, maybe some chaps, a big belt buckle and a cowboy hat — add in horses and the word “hot” comes to mind. If cowboys, rodeos, and men finding their forever person is your thing, I would recommend this series just for you
June 5, 2025
MY OPINION: I like this series. The characters are wonderful, and I found myself very invested in them and what their future holds.
This is a ten-year unrequited love affair that finally manifests accidentally. One man is completely aware of his feelings for his best friend, the other is oblivious, but that kiss flips everything upside down. The reader can see how there is so much more to their friendship. You want to slap them because it’s so obvious. Each guy has their own goals and wishes, but they are unwilling to let go of each other. (see that’s a sign right there that there is more to this)
They are a lot co-dependent as friends, but it works. Jamieson and Griff are friends that we got to meet a little bit in book one, it was nice to see how they moved forward when they were no longer always with Riley and Jackson, whom we get to see in domestic bliss throughout this story.
There is a subplot where Griff is dealing with his father and refuses help being stretched too far, and is completely in love with his best friend, and you can breathe a sigh of relief when he finally leans on Jamieson. Because Jamieson realizes he is also in love with his best friend. (Yes, we all knew this.)
When they realize how deep they feel for each other, they fall into step. Jamieson realizes he needs to step up and support his best friend, now lover. And together they find a happily ever after. It’s a great book and a wonderful addition to the series. I am excited for book three and recommend you read both of these stories. There is some spice, a lot of love, lots of rodeo, and plenty of emotional moments with two men wanting to do the best they can for each other.
This is a ten-year unrequited love affair that finally manifests accidentally. One man is completely aware of his feelings for his best friend, the other is oblivious, but that kiss flips everything upside down. The reader can see how there is so much more to their friendship. You want to slap them because it’s so obvious. Each guy has their own goals and wishes, but they are unwilling to let go of each other. (see that’s a sign right there that there is more to this)
They are a lot co-dependent as friends, but it works. Jamieson and Griff are friends that we got to meet a little bit in book one, it was nice to see how they moved forward when they were no longer always with Riley and Jackson, whom we get to see in domestic bliss throughout this story.
There is a subplot where Griff is dealing with his father and refuses help being stretched too far, and is completely in love with his best friend, and you can breathe a sigh of relief when he finally leans on Jamieson. Because Jamieson realizes he is also in love with his best friend. (Yes, we all knew this.)
When they realize how deep they feel for each other, they fall into step. Jamieson realizes he needs to step up and support his best friend, now lover. And together they find a happily ever after. It’s a great book and a wonderful addition to the series. I am excited for book three and recommend you read both of these stories. There is some spice, a lot of love, lots of rodeo, and plenty of emotional moments with two men wanting to do the best they can for each other.
June 12, 2025
I love a good friends-to-lovers romance -- the slow-burn, the pining, the inevitable coupling that is filled with heart-melting tenderness and emotional depth. This book has all of that AND it's wrapped up in the rough-and-tumble world of professional rodeo.
Griff and Jamieson are perfect opposites: Griff is gruff and stoic, Jamieson is charming and sunshine personified. And while Griff silently starts to break under the weight of his love for his friend, Jamieson has no idea how deep Griff's devotion truly runs. Friends for years, their dynamic is rich with unspoken affection and unshakable loyalty. And when truths are forced to the surface on a road trip, their dynamic turns electric, and the payoff is beautifully and emotionally written.
This story strikes the perfect balance between gritty and soft. The rodeo setting is vivid, the banter is natural and heartfelt, and the emotional arc is incredibly satisfying. From every inside joke and quiet moment of longing, the buildup is worth every page. This book is a heartfelt tribute to the kind of love that grows from deep,true friendship and true loyalty. If you like friends-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, slow-burn pining and incredible storytelling, don't miss this book.
[I received an advanced copy of this book. All reviews and ratings are my own.]
Griff and Jamieson are perfect opposites: Griff is gruff and stoic, Jamieson is charming and sunshine personified. And while Griff silently starts to break under the weight of his love for his friend, Jamieson has no idea how deep Griff's devotion truly runs. Friends for years, their dynamic is rich with unspoken affection and unshakable loyalty. And when truths are forced to the surface on a road trip, their dynamic turns electric, and the payoff is beautifully and emotionally written.
This story strikes the perfect balance between gritty and soft. The rodeo setting is vivid, the banter is natural and heartfelt, and the emotional arc is incredibly satisfying. From every inside joke and quiet moment of longing, the buildup is worth every page. This book is a heartfelt tribute to the kind of love that grows from deep,true friendship and true loyalty. If you like friends-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, slow-burn pining and incredible storytelling, don't miss this book.
[I received an advanced copy of this book. All reviews and ratings are my own.]
June 2, 2025
I think you will definitely swoon after reading this one! After reading book 1 in the series, I could not wait for Griff and Jamieson’s story. And I don’t think I could find a swoonier pair of MCs. This best friends to lovers story was such a great comfort read and I loved seeing these two get their HEA.
Jamieson and Griff have been inseparable since meeting one another in school and joining the rodeo circuit together with Jamieson’s bull riding skills and Griff being a bull fighter. Over the course of their friendship, Griff has been reluctant to share things with Jamieson such as his father’s struggles with alcohol and declining health and his failed relationships. But one big thing he’s kept to himself is his feelings for the sweet bull rider.
Jamieson is beyond the sweetest MC and goes above and beyond to show his feelings for Griff who has struggled with relationships. He pulls out all the stops to show Griff he’s worthy of love and that he can be that shoulder for him to lean on.
Loved the cameos and such an appropriate one from The Broken Horn Ranch series! I am definitely looking forward to Hunter and Gabe’s story in the next book!
Jamieson and Griff have been inseparable since meeting one another in school and joining the rodeo circuit together with Jamieson’s bull riding skills and Griff being a bull fighter. Over the course of their friendship, Griff has been reluctant to share things with Jamieson such as his father’s struggles with alcohol and declining health and his failed relationships. But one big thing he’s kept to himself is his feelings for the sweet bull rider.
Jamieson is beyond the sweetest MC and goes above and beyond to show his feelings for Griff who has struggled with relationships. He pulls out all the stops to show Griff he’s worthy of love and that he can be that shoulder for him to lean on.
Loved the cameos and such an appropriate one from The Broken Horn Ranch series! I am definitely looking forward to Hunter and Gabe’s story in the next book!
June 2, 2025
These are two of the sweetest guys you're every going to read about.
I received an ARC from GRR and this book, the second in this series, is as wonderful as the first.
If you love romance, cowboys, BFF's to lovers and the rodeo community, look forward to be entertained.
Griff is the guy in the rodeo who puts his life on the line to save others.
He doesn't hesitate to step in when his best friend, Jamieson (a bull rider) is in danger.
Griff saves his life but is injured in the process.
Since he loves Jamieson, who is completely unaware of his feelings, they just continue on, same as always.
Jamieson, is a world class bull rider, and is having the best year ever.
His points keep racking up and he's on track to make Nationals.
He's always regarded Griff as his good luck charm due to innate ability to predict how the bull will behave.
Griff and Jamieson grow even closer during a road trip, in which secrets are shared and confessions come out.
So...maybe Bull Riders Do Swoon!
Thanks to Neon Rainbow/Book Funnel/and R.M. for this Swoon Worthy Romance!
I recomend the series!
As well as the other 7 books I've read by her!
I received an ARC from GRR and this book, the second in this series, is as wonderful as the first.
If you love romance, cowboys, BFF's to lovers and the rodeo community, look forward to be entertained.
Griff is the guy in the rodeo who puts his life on the line to save others.
He doesn't hesitate to step in when his best friend, Jamieson (a bull rider) is in danger.
Griff saves his life but is injured in the process.
Since he loves Jamieson, who is completely unaware of his feelings, they just continue on, same as always.
Jamieson, is a world class bull rider, and is having the best year ever.
His points keep racking up and he's on track to make Nationals.
He's always regarded Griff as his good luck charm due to innate ability to predict how the bull will behave.
Griff and Jamieson grow even closer during a road trip, in which secrets are shared and confessions come out.
So...maybe Bull Riders Do Swoon!
Thanks to Neon Rainbow/Book Funnel/and R.M. for this Swoon Worthy Romance!
I recomend the series!
As well as the other 7 books I've read by her!
May 29, 2025
I love this series and all the cowboys but I think this maybe my favorite. It is part of a series but stands alone fine however reading in order you know all tge recurring character's.
Yeah it's not as light and funny as the others but it really fits. It does still have plenty of humor I thought.
And there is so many swoonworthy moments.
I think what I loved most is Griff. I loved tge author embraced a character's differences and made him not like penetrative. I also liked tgey stuck with it and he didn't suddenly love it because it was Jamison. Rarely do you get true to themselves character's but here we did.
It is pretty fluffy as the romance is sweet and fell into place perfectly and so did the changes with Griff's dad. But I think that it made for an absolutely perfect story. I can't wait for Hunter and Gabe but I don't see how it can top this. R.M. Neil outdid themselves with Griff and Jamieson
If you like friends to lovers, rodeo cowboys, bullriders, bullfighting and a truly swoonworthy romance I highly recommend this.
Yeah it's not as light and funny as the others but it really fits. It does still have plenty of humor I thought.
And there is so many swoonworthy moments.
I think what I loved most is Griff. I loved tge author embraced a character's differences and made him not like penetrative. I also liked tgey stuck with it and he didn't suddenly love it because it was Jamison. Rarely do you get true to themselves character's but here we did.
It is pretty fluffy as the romance is sweet and fell into place perfectly and so did the changes with Griff's dad. But I think that it made for an absolutely perfect story. I can't wait for Hunter and Gabe but I don't see how it can top this. R.M. Neil outdid themselves with Griff and Jamieson
If you like friends to lovers, rodeo cowboys, bullriders, bullfighting and a truly swoonworthy romance I highly recommend this.
May 29, 2025
This is a great friends-to-lovers story.
Meeting at universiry and travelling the rodeo circuit since then, Griff and Jamie are two peas in a pod.
Nevertheless, Griff has secrets and lots and lots of baggage.
I love how they grow they friendship. It is sometimes hard to read Griff's struggle, his dad, his love for Jamie, feeling unworthy. But when it finally comes to the point where the very clueless Jamie realises what is going on, these two just rock. There is plenty of chemistry.
Both have well developed backgrounds and there is plenty of depth to make them really likeable.
I love how Jamie is steadfast beside Griff, being the support he needs but is afraid to ask for. Not changing but encouraging and showing all the time that he respects Griff as he is, not what society thinks he should be.
Yes, Jamie was sometimes a bit too obvious and he could be so clueless that he hurt Griff. But he definitely worked on it and I enjoyed how their journey to become a couple.
I love Kissing Ridge, the smalltown vibe. I hope we will see a lot more of them.
Meeting at universiry and travelling the rodeo circuit since then, Griff and Jamie are two peas in a pod.
Nevertheless, Griff has secrets and lots and lots of baggage.
I love how they grow they friendship. It is sometimes hard to read Griff's struggle, his dad, his love for Jamie, feeling unworthy. But when it finally comes to the point where the very clueless Jamie realises what is going on, these two just rock. There is plenty of chemistry.
Both have well developed backgrounds and there is plenty of depth to make them really likeable.
I love how Jamie is steadfast beside Griff, being the support he needs but is afraid to ask for. Not changing but encouraging and showing all the time that he respects Griff as he is, not what society thinks he should be.
Yes, Jamie was sometimes a bit too obvious and he could be so clueless that he hurt Griff. But he definitely worked on it and I enjoyed how their journey to become a couple.
I love Kissing Ridge, the smalltown vibe. I hope we will see a lot more of them.
June 3, 2025
--Best friends to lovers. Idiots in love. Side Rep. Road Trip.--
Jamieson & Griff take each other on a wild ride. Spanning years from college to their current life, we get a look at how they met, how they grew to be friends, how they gained their friend group and the evolution of these idiots in love.
Griff spends so many years pining for a man he knows he can never have. But he also never speaks up either.
Jamieson is pure sunshine, in tight jeans and an easy smile. The sweet golden retriever is completely oblivious to Griff's affections.
They have such a steel bond. Their friendship is so deeply woven, that even when truths are flying..... they are still mended together. They traverse a rocky territory and explore what a relationship for them looks like.
It's a truly syrupy sweet love story and made my heart glow with love for them.
We get to see a bit more of how the rodeos work, what travel looks like and how each man feels about their job... and ultimately how protective these men are over each other.
If you are ready to get down and dusty, be swallowed up by such a sweet- tender romance and feel the pure love and acceptance, this is a book for you!
Jamieson & Griff take each other on a wild ride. Spanning years from college to their current life, we get a look at how they met, how they grew to be friends, how they gained their friend group and the evolution of these idiots in love.
Griff spends so many years pining for a man he knows he can never have. But he also never speaks up either.
Jamieson is pure sunshine, in tight jeans and an easy smile. The sweet golden retriever is completely oblivious to Griff's affections.
They have such a steel bond. Their friendship is so deeply woven, that even when truths are flying..... they are still mended together. They traverse a rocky territory and explore what a relationship for them looks like.
It's a truly syrupy sweet love story and made my heart glow with love for them.
We get to see a bit more of how the rodeos work, what travel looks like and how each man feels about their job... and ultimately how protective these men are over each other.
If you are ready to get down and dusty, be swallowed up by such a sweet- tender romance and feel the pure love and acceptance, this is a book for you!
May 25, 2025
Second in series (Kissing Ridge Cowboys), but can be read as a standalone. Best friends to lovers. Side representation. Dual POV. Heed content warnings.
Griff has spent years by Jamieson’s side, giving up on his own dreams in order to work alongside his best friend and the man he secretly loves. Jamieson knows riding bulls and thinks he knows his bullfighter best friend, but finding that he’s been oblivious to Griff’s true affections and needs has him changing all his priorities.
It is clear from the flashbacks about their past that Griff and Jamieson have a special friendship that grows and continues through the years. The most swoony parts come later once Jamieson realizes how important Griff is, and wants to comfort and care for the man that made sacrifices and missed opportunities. This story had minimal angst and was sweet, just two men starting a meant-to-be relationship and committing a hundred percent to being together and loving one another no matter what.
Griff has spent years by Jamieson’s side, giving up on his own dreams in order to work alongside his best friend and the man he secretly loves. Jamieson knows riding bulls and thinks he knows his bullfighter best friend, but finding that he’s been oblivious to Griff’s true affections and needs has him changing all his priorities.
It is clear from the flashbacks about their past that Griff and Jamieson have a special friendship that grows and continues through the years. The most swoony parts come later once Jamieson realizes how important Griff is, and wants to comfort and care for the man that made sacrifices and missed opportunities. This story had minimal angst and was sweet, just two men starting a meant-to-be relationship and committing a hundred percent to being together and loving one another no matter what.
June 24, 2025
From the day they first met in college, Griff and Jamieson were best friends, inseparable. As time passed, Griff's feelings morphed into something more. Jamieson was oblivious to Griff's feelings. Until that one night.....
This is a sweet, sometimes frustrating, but always emotional story of a tender hearted rodeo clown and the focused bull rider who is best friend. Neither man is afraid to face a bull in the rodeo arena. While Jamieson cares for Griff and values his friendship, he just doesn't see that Griff feels so much more. I felt for Griff as he agonized over his feelings. Once he gets the courage to share his hidden thoughts, though, it becomes obvious to Jamieson that his feelings for Griff run just as deep as Griff's for him.
RM Neill has once again penned a witty, emotional story of strong, well developed characters I couldn't help but empathize with.
Thank you to the author for a copy of this book. The thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is a sweet, sometimes frustrating, but always emotional story of a tender hearted rodeo clown and the focused bull rider who is best friend. Neither man is afraid to face a bull in the rodeo arena. While Jamieson cares for Griff and values his friendship, he just doesn't see that Griff feels so much more. I felt for Griff as he agonized over his feelings. Once he gets the courage to share his hidden thoughts, though, it becomes obvious to Jamieson that his feelings for Griff run just as deep as Griff's for him.
RM Neill has once again penned a witty, emotional story of strong, well developed characters I couldn't help but empathize with.
Thank you to the author for a copy of this book. The thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 11, 2025
𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙚’𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩, 𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙜𝙤.
Bull Riders Don’t Swoon | R.M. Neill
Kissing Ride Cowboys | Book 2
Griff and Jamieson
🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
Griff has been in love with Jamieson since the day they met in university and has kept it quiet until one kiss changes everything.
I fell in love with Griff and Jamieson when we were introduced to them, and they made me fall more in love with them during their journey. I felt for Griff as he pinned for Jamieson, while Jamieson was oblivious to Griff’s feelings. Once Jamieson figured it out, he was all in and treated Griff like a king.
I love this rodeo found family and cannot wait to see what happens with Hunter and Gabe.
Vibes…
🐂 MM | 🐂 Bull Rider | 🐂 Bullfighter | 🐂 Best Friends | 🐂 Unrequited Love | 🐂 Rodeo | 🐂 Small Town | 🐂 Found Family
Bull Riders Don’t Swoon | R.M. Neill
Kissing Ride Cowboys | Book 2
Griff and Jamieson
🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁
Griff has been in love with Jamieson since the day they met in university and has kept it quiet until one kiss changes everything.
I fell in love with Griff and Jamieson when we were introduced to them, and they made me fall more in love with them during their journey. I felt for Griff as he pinned for Jamieson, while Jamieson was oblivious to Griff’s feelings. Once Jamieson figured it out, he was all in and treated Griff like a king.
I love this rodeo found family and cannot wait to see what happens with Hunter and Gabe.
Vibes…
🐂 MM | 🐂 Bull Rider | 🐂 Bullfighter | 🐂 Best Friends | 🐂 Unrequited Love | 🐂 Rodeo | 🐂 Small Town | 🐂 Found Family
May 27, 2025
I am really enjoying this series. We were introduced to Griff and Jamieson in the first book and I was so excited to read there story! There's a TON of hurt/comfort in this book, plus plenty of pining, heat, and sweet moments.
Friends to Lovers is one of my favorite tropes, and this book did not disappoint. These two have so much history together. I loved watching Jamie look back and see some previous situations in a new light once he admitted his feelings for Griff. Jamieson really took accountability while Griff finally learned to lean on someone.
This was a pretty quick and fun read for me. I enjoyed all the rodeo scenes, the this cast of characters is fantastic. I absolutely cannot wait to read Hunter's story next!
I received an ARC of this book from Neon Rainbow Reviews and this is my honest opinion.
Friends to Lovers is one of my favorite tropes, and this book did not disappoint. These two have so much history together. I loved watching Jamie look back and see some previous situations in a new light once he admitted his feelings for Griff. Jamieson really took accountability while Griff finally learned to lean on someone.
This was a pretty quick and fun read for me. I enjoyed all the rodeo scenes, the this cast of characters is fantastic. I absolutely cannot wait to read Hunter's story next!
I received an ARC of this book from Neon Rainbow Reviews and this is my honest opinion.
May 29, 2025
This best-friends-to-lovers story was a great second tale in this series. Griff has been looking out for Jamison since they met in College and they have been best friends for years. Griff always puts Jamison and others first regardless of his own needs and although he has loved Jamison for years he can’t bring himself to fully open up to him, and Jamison is too oblivious to notice. Their journey to be more than friends was a little darker than the first story but the sensitive subjects have been handled well. We are also treated to glimpses of the characters we met in the first book, who add interest to the story, although this could easily be enjoyed as a stand-alone. While this is a sweet, low angst tale about two lovely men there are some sad parts too, but the heartwarming ending made the journey well worthwhile, and I highly recommend it.
June 1, 2025
Bull Riders Don't Swoon is the second book in RM Neill's Kissing Ridge Cowboys series. Jamie and Griff meet at university, bond over Griff's uncanny way of 'reading' bulls and become best friends. Feelings change over time, Griff falls for Jamie. He hides it so as not to ruin the friendship. So expect pining and angst.
One kiss is all it takes for Jamie to realize he's fallen for his bestie. Angst again, as Griff's background was pretty awful. But Jamie is very supportive. A lite and fluffy story with MCs with chemistry galore. The intimate scenes are brief, not quite in the 1950's way of 'turn out the lights and then it's morning'. But close.
I like when authors keep the romance in the story. There's a fine line between slow heat and low heat. This author does it so well and can't wait for book three.
I received an advanced copy and this is my review.
One kiss is all it takes for Jamie to realize he's fallen for his bestie. Angst again, as Griff's background was pretty awful. But Jamie is very supportive. A lite and fluffy story with MCs with chemistry galore. The intimate scenes are brief, not quite in the 1950's way of 'turn out the lights and then it's morning'. But close.
I like when authors keep the romance in the story. There's a fine line between slow heat and low heat. This author does it so well and can't wait for book three.
I received an advanced copy and this is my review.
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