Bull Riders Don't Swoon

Kissing Ridge Cowboys #2

by R.M. Neill

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

Genres: M M Romance, Friends To Lovers, Romance, Westerns, Contemporary, Amazon, LGBT

307 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 29, 2025

About the author

RM 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

Reviews

[Ellie ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

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?

[Tessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars rounded up

I picked this up because I'm a sucker for a good unrequited love book. I did enjoy it and bonus it was only .99

[Rae_Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Griff and Jamieson have been inseparable since their university days. Jamieson, a fearless bull rider, swears Griff is his lucky charm. Griff, with an uncanny ability to read bulls, works as a bullfighter just to stay close to his best friend. But for Griff, friendship has long since turned into something deeper—he’s been quietly in love with Jamieson for years, even if Jamieson has never noticed.

Everything changes during a spontaneous road trip. One unexpected kiss shifts their entire dynamic, opening Jamieson’s eyes to what Griff has felt all along.

This is a heartwarming best-friends-to-lovers romance, filled with sweetness, emotional healing from past family wounds, and a truly satisfying happily ever after.

The spice level is on the gentler side, but what really stood out was the respectful intimacy. Griff doesn’t compromise who he is, and Jamieson never pressures him to change. Instead, they find their own way to connect—deeply, honestly, and beautifully.
Can’t wait to see where the next book takes us!

Vibes:
• Best friends to lovers
• Pining
• It was always you
• Small town
• Bull rider and bull fighter
• Found family
• One bed
• Swoon
• It's my job to protect you

Rating: 4 ⭐️
Spice: 2.5 🌶

[Book Binge: Reviews by Melissa DaSilva · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Carol (§CoverLoverGirl§) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bull Riders DO Swoon

OMG, so glad that Griff got up his courage and told Jamieson of his feeling since University. He was struggling to keep working with Jamieson while burying his true feelings and was going to walk away.

What a huge surprise Jamieson reacted the way he did, it was like he was waking up from a very long sleep, and is now a new man.

So happy for Griff that his Dad made such an effort for his son’s happiness.

All in all, this was a very upbeat storyline despite the rough patches before Griff and Jamieson started communicating better. I was expecting a lot of gritty angst between Griff and Jamieson. It was amazing how much Jamieson’s socialising habits changed when he saw Griff in a different light. He still likes singing his sea shanties in the pub though. 😂.

Characters from Book 1 In this series make an appearance here, Riley and Jackson, Gabe (Riley’s best friend lawyer) Hunter plus a few other Rodeo and Bull Riders. Maybe we haven’t heard the last from Hunter, so I’m waiting for Book 3 which is due to launch soon.

It’s best to read this series in sequence so you get the background story to all that characters who get the chance to tell their own story in later books.

[Cynthia M Brow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bull Riders Don't Swoon is the second book in the Kissing Ridge Cowboys series. This book can be read as a standalone but why not enjoy the rest of the series. Please read and heed the trigger warnings. This is the story of Griff and Jamieson who are best friends. In my opinion this was a sweet low angst read with lots of emotion. This book made me cry several times. I loved Griff so much and just wanted to hug him. Jamie was clueless but always there for Griff. I just loved this book. I can't wait for the next book in the series. I would definitely recommend this book and series.

[Julia Toth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awww, Griff and Jamieson! I was excitedly waiting for Jamieson's book since he got the tattoo in Marko's book. This wasn't as lighthearted as Cowboys Can't Kiss, but the story was great! I loved all of the pining. My heart went out to Griff while he watched on as Jamieson nonchalantly lived his life.
I felt like maybe the way they finally got together was a but easy, but in the end Griff and Jamieson have known each other for 10 years and that means they really know each other. Also, Jamieson had all these feelings towards Griff, he just didn't know what they ment, but their first kiss unleashed everything. I really enjoyed them being a couple and navigating their lives in a way that worked for both of them. I loved how Jamieson stepped up, and was there to help Griff with his dad, but he also stepped up regarding everything else and was all in from the start. I love how their personalities compliment each other.
Griff and Jamieson's love is so beautiful, it was a joy to read about it. Both of them were really swoony! I especially loved Jamieson's surprise for Griff with the balloons.
I love their little town of Kissing Ridge. It was great to see Jackson and Riley again, and I'm excited to see more of them and Hunter and Gabe in the next book!

If you love best friends to lovers with a big helping of pining on the side, bull riders and bull fighters, then this is the book for you.

[Pamela Daake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

This is such a down to earth feeling storyline. I thought the way that author dealt with the addiction in the book was done very well. I look forward to the next book!

[Theodore · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF @ 80%

Absolutely zero romantic tension. After an awkward first 15% where we're given a flashback and some ok beginnings of some pining, we get 15% of conflict before Jamie and Griff begin dating. What I thought was going to be the longer "Griff is setting up to leave to get over Jamie" ends up being not a plot point because they get together so early. We don't get that one step forward, two steps back dance that makes a romance enjoyable and fun.

Ok, so Jamie and Griff admit they love each other early, surely there must be something another main conflict that pushes the story forward, right? Not really. The rest of the story is very loosely defined by the overarching conflict of Griff's dad's health (which isn't a problem that suits being the main driving force of a romance novel since it has nothing to do with Jamie) and Griff's desire to go back to school (which literally only came up twice up until I stopped reading, and we don't get any indication that Griff wanted to continue his education for any reason other than getting away from him unrequited feelings).

The only real romantic conflict that we had was Griff trying to make a decision over staying with Jamie (who he had been pining for over a decade at that point) or leaving for school, but since they start the relationship so early, this gets resolved too quickly and we're left with 70% of a book that's just cute dating scenes and going through the motions of wrapping up Griff's other problems.

Nothing came to threaten the relationship, there was no big hurdle that Griff and Jamie had to work together to overcome. Helping Griff's dad was not it because, again, it had zero to do with Jamie. Even if Griff and Jamie hadn't gotten together, Griff would still have found his dad passed out for two days (brain damage much) and gotten him to a rehab facility.

We get some small parts about Jamie realizing how bad of a friend he'd been for the past 15ish years, but we only get that told to us as fact as opposed to seeing much of it in action. Him being oblivious to Griff's feelings didn't really justify that characterization because what the hell was he supposed to do? Assume that Griff was attracted to him and not hookup with other people? If Griff had indicated that he didn't want to see Jamie flirting or being receptive to flirting with others, but Jamie still did it, then we'd have a story there, but as it is, Jamie's internal conflict about being a bad friend was a big old nothing sandwich.

I finally had to stop at 80% when I found myself skimming as Jamie and Griff move in together. It was just so boring.

TL;DR: Zero romantic tension. Zero actual conflict driving the plot. Story was so very boring because of it.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Tara Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Vinnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much like its predecessor, Book #2 in the Kissing Ridge Cowboys series gave me everything I wanted from a good old cowboy romance. Where this book went above and beyond was taking two of my favorite tropes (best-friends-to-lovers and hurt/comfort) and giving them the gentlest treatment that had me tearing up so much in the back half of the book.

We didn't see Jamieson and Griff in the best light during the first book, which had me very worried about the level of angst this book would be throwing at us. Spoiler alert - I shouldn't have worried. The way our boys talked through that flashback scene made a lot of sense, and I'm glad they did it being completely honest with each other. For 95% of this book, these guys simply can't stop themselves from being the sweetest and most devoted of friends, and seeing Jamie endeavor to deserve Griff gave me all of the warm, gooey feelings. BIG recommend from me. Even a worthy nominee of the illustrious Book Bite Award? Perhaps so!

Can I just take a second to applaud this series for striking such a good balance between the romance and the conflicts? With the utmost sincerity, I have to give R.M. Neill her flowers. The external conflicts in the Broken Horn Ranch were a bit too over-the-top juxtaposed against how easy and sweet the romances were. I feel like the Kissing Ridge Cowboys series shows some great growth as an author, and I'm practically vibrating as I wait patiently for Hunter's book. It's been a long time coming, and I'm READY.

[Whispers Wonders]

Bull Riders Don’t Swoon 🐂
by R.M. Neill

Griff Shepard has always stood in the shadows — a gruff bullfighter with a soft spot for his best friend, Jamieson Carr, the star bull rider who lights up every room. To Jamieson, Griff is his good luck charm, confidant, and partner in crime. But when a road trip leads to one unexpected kiss, their friendship is tested in ways neither of them could have imagined.

This friends-to-lovers sequel is tender, emotional, and full of heart. Griff and I bonded over some things — he’s quiet, loyal, and protective to his core. The way he’s silently loved and looked out for Jamie over the years truly melted my romantic heart.

Jamieson, on the other hand, is all energy and sunshine — a bit clueless, a bit chaotic, but always genuine. Watching him realize his feelings and grow into the man he wants to be was such a rewarding part of the story.

It’s a love story about timing, trust, and finding courage to admit what’s always been there. A nice balance of humor, friendship, and vulnerability.

📖 “Fate is a funny thing. We like to celebrate it when it brings us good things, and curse it for the bad. Every trial I endured brought me closer to Jamie in ways neither of us processed in real time.”

💫 Friends to Lovers • Queer Romance • Slow Burn

🌿 Featured at Merveilles & Chuchotements
So honored to feature Bull Riders Don’t Swoon by R.M. Neill — a heartfelt story about love that grows quietly in friendship and blooms when you finally let it.

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[Yvonne · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I was reading Cowboys Can't Kiss I knew that Griff and Jamieson were close but there was some tension, so I was happy to read their story. To see where their friendship began and what happened next.
Reading this book, you realise that Griff has been in love with Jamieson from the moment they met in University and I didn't realise that some Universities did not just have Hockey and American Football on Campus.
Whilst Jamieson's role in the sport was recognisable and even though Jamieson is the star as he is the one that rides the bull, reading this showed how Griff had such a big role to play in keeping everyone safe and this was just how Griff was, he cared for everyone and had such a big heart.
I loved reading about their history and at times I wanted to wrap Griff into a big hug. That kiss and that lightbulb moment when Jamieson realised that he had always loved Griff and hearing Griff tell Jamieson, I was so happy for them.
Whilst Jamieson was clueless about a few things he was not a bad person and I liked that he never pressurised Griff into doing something he felt uncomfortable with and Griff finally sharing with Jamieson and opening up to him. Watching him having his first firsts.
This was a low angst read that I really enjoyed and I am looking forward to Hunter and Gabe's book as there is definitely something going on with those two

[Bluemoonchild · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.]

[LC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man, I don’t think I have ever made it through an R. M. Neill book without crying or laughing. I’m not talking about crying in a bad way either. Her books are sometimes so incredibly romantic that I just can’t help myself from shedding a few tears.

In this book, I feel like she outdid herself in bringing out emotions the way she did. Griff not only broke my heart, but she mended it as the chapters went on. Jamie made me laugh so hard and then cry when he had his epiphanies about his feelings and Griff. These two men were meant for each other. But this book wasn’t just about them. We got to see Alec, Jackson, Riley, Hunter, and Gabe again. We got to meet Griff’s dad, Charlie, and see what healing looks like. My favorite thing about an R. M. Neill book is that the worlds she creates mingle and that once her she writes a character you never know when they’ll pop up again. I loved Alec and his early morning wisdom. I highlighted entire passages that I felt were so moving and romantic. I just get this feeling of comfort when reading her books and she’s right I can’t wait for Hunter to get his happy ending.

[Dear Reader 0801 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Cathy Brockman · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Manon · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[VersaiVex_Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

--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!

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book two in the author’s Kissing Ridge Cowboys series and features a best friends to lovers romance between two rodeo cowboys: Jamieson, a world class bull rider and Griff, a grumpy bull fighter.

I love best friends to lovers romances, they’re one of my favorite tropes, especially when one is completely oblivious and the other has been pining for him for years. Don’t get me wrong, it hurts my heart for the one pining for the other but I love it too. You just don’t see a lot of romances with a hopelessly pining man but I absolutely love it when I come across one, they’re just so dang sweet! And all it took here was one unexpected little kiss from Griff for Jamie to realize how he felt about Griff.

I absolutely loved Cowboys Can’t Kiss (I’m loving these titles!) but I think this one edges CCK out of first place a little bit, and who knows, Hunter’s book might do the same to BRDS but for now I’m riding high on this best friends to lovers masterpiece. Highly recommend! 5 stars

I received a copy of this book for free from Neon Rainbow but am voluntarily leaving a review.

[SNik · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Marion · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Kissing Ridge Cowboys series and it can be enjoyed as a standalone read. This is the story of Jamieson and Griff. The two meet in their second year at Red Deer College. Jamieson is there on a rodeo scholarship. He has always dreamed of becoming a bull rider. Griff is on an academic scholarship and is working on his bachelor's in psychology with an aim to becoming a social worker. He also earns extra money by being a bullfighter at the rodeo team practices. Immediately upon meeting, the two of them become best friends. But Griff has been in love with Jamieson for ten years. But finally, Jamieson starts to see Griff in a different light. This is their story. The book is well written and easy to read. I enjoyed it. I received an advanced review copy of this book from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review. I look forward to the next book in this series.

[S.M. Harshell · Rating 4 out of 5]

BULL RIDERS DON'T SWOON is the second book in the Kissing Ridge Cowboy series.

Griff and Jamieson are best friends. They have a very codependent relationship with each other as they've been friends for years. They are complete opposites but that's what makes them work. Jamieson is a bull rider and swears Griff is his good luck charm. Griff doesn't believe he's anyone's good luck charm just a moody bull fighter that can read a bull. Griff has had feelings for Jamieson but has never acting on them considering he didn't think they'd be returned. Until one road trip and one kiss that chances everything.

This book gives you all the warm fuzzies. They relationship between Griff and Jamieson has so much depth and emotion. It's slow and heartwarming which works so perfectly for this couple. I can't wait for what's next in this series.

I was given a free copy of this book to read and review for Neon Rainbow Reviews.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Canadian Girl Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.⁣
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Bull Riders Don’t Swoon | R.M. Neill⁣
Kissing Ride Cowboys | Book 2⁣
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Griff and Jamieson⁣
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Griff has been in love with Jamieson since the day they met in university and has kept it quiet until one kiss changes everything.⁣
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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.⁣
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I love this rodeo found family and cannot wait to see what happens with Hunter and Gabe.⁣
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🐂 MM | 🐂 Bull Rider | 🐂 Bullfighter | 🐂 Best Friends | 🐂 Unrequited Love | 🐂 Rodeo | 🐂 Small Town | 🐂 Found Family

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.