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Rodeo Season #1
Destry: Rodeo Season, Book 1
It's Rodeo season in Millers Pointe, and everything isn't left on the dirt.
Stakes are high, the nights are wild, and love is the ultimate ride.
Stakes are high, the nights are wild, and love is the ultimate ride.
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Published October 21, 2025
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K.C. Mills
204 books1,890 followersK.C. Mills is a USA Today bestselling author of over 100 traditionally and independently published novels, including Innocent Intent, Christmas in Spite of You, and You Could Do Damage. Since publishing her first novel in 2015 Mills has solidified her literary career by writing beautifully flawed characters and realistic, edgy stories displaying love in all shades of brown. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia and can be found online at theauthorkcmills.com.
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March 14, 2025
Anything with cowboys I’m down. This was short and cute story about the rodeo in Millers Pointe. I loved learning something new about the black western lifestyle. I didn’t know anything about barrel racing before this. I would like to get more black cowboy rodeo romance stories. Destry and Savvy definitely kept it interesting. Let me find a rodeo so I can get myself a black cowboy 🤠.
March 17, 2025
It feels so good to be back in Miller’s Pointe! Savvy is an aspiring Barrel Racer with no horse. By day, she works as a rodeo worker at the Miller’s Pointe Rodeo to earn money so she can save for a horse. At night, she’s a spectator on the sidelines watching the competitors and wishing she was in the thick of the action. When she gets caught practicing on someone else’s horse, this may be the foot in the door needs. Destry is Miller’s Point’s golden boy. His family own damn near all of the land in MP and he’s ranked the number five bull rider in the nation. So, of course, he’s expected to take home the national championship title at the Miller’s Pointe Rodeo this year. But, when Destry see’s Savvy struggling to carry a saddle, he could care less about winning a title. In that moment, his main objective is to make Savannah Gentry his leading cowgirl. I loved everything about this book. Destry’s BDE and confidence were such a turn on. And, he wasn’t cocky with it. He just knew he was that ninja. Savvy definitely didn’t make it easy for my boy Destry and I loved that. Make him work for it sis! The book was a whole livestock and rodeo vibe. I absolutely loved the authenticity of the storyline and that it was steeped in black cowboys and black cow girls. I was diggin’ the rodeo theme and since it’s currently rodeo season in Houston, it made it that much more enjoyable. But, I gotta bone to pick with KC. How we gon’ pull up to the Phoxes Den with no Billy siting?!!! Ion like that. There is no Phoxes Den without Billy the Bad Azz Goat. Fingers crossed he makes an appearance in Charity’s book. 🤞🏾🤞🏾
September 20, 2025
This is who Taylor from Love Island wishes he was.
Came for the cover, stayed for the story. This was short and sweet with a little spice thrown in for flavor.
Came for the cover, stayed for the story. This was short and sweet with a little spice thrown in for flavor.
March 16, 2025
Riding to your heart
This was a cute, sexy start to Rodeo Season. Destry is rodeo royalty and happens to be one of the bull riding champions. I loved everything about Destry (except his name🥴). He was extremely confident and very clear on who he was and what he wanted. He embraced his family legacy, but was adamant about making a name for himself. He wanted Savvy, a hardworking field hand of sorts that was helping with the behind the scenes of the Rodeo, but she wasn't paying him any mind at first. She was hesitant because he was royalty and she just came from a regular working class family. I loved how Destry just focused on her and that's it and he had no problem applying pressure, to ensure she knew he wanted her. Their chemistry was as crazy and I loved the pace and progression of their relationship.
I loved all of the elements of the Rodeo...the barrel racing🛢️🏇🏾, the bull riding 🐂, the denim jeans👖, the cowboy hats 🤠. It really helped with the authenticity of the story and I enjoyed it.
SN: um where is this man on the cover 👀 because damn!!!
This was a cute, sexy start to Rodeo Season. Destry is rodeo royalty and happens to be one of the bull riding champions. I loved everything about Destry (except his name🥴). He was extremely confident and very clear on who he was and what he wanted. He embraced his family legacy, but was adamant about making a name for himself. He wanted Savvy, a hardworking field hand of sorts that was helping with the behind the scenes of the Rodeo, but she wasn't paying him any mind at first. She was hesitant because he was royalty and she just came from a regular working class family. I loved how Destry just focused on her and that's it and he had no problem applying pressure, to ensure she knew he wanted her. Their chemistry was as crazy and I loved the pace and progression of their relationship.
I loved all of the elements of the Rodeo...the barrel racing🛢️🏇🏾, the bull riding 🐂, the denim jeans👖, the cowboy hats 🤠. It really helped with the authenticity of the story and I enjoyed it.
SN: um where is this man on the cover 👀 because damn!!!
October 26, 2025
2nd read was the newly released audiobook….
October 31, 2025
I love Rodeo season!
Savy and Destry’s romance was fun, and I loved the hard-to-get trope with a splash of the man falls harder! Lol, and this novella had a really good storyline, considering it was under 200 pages. It felt right and has me ready for the real rodeo season in HTX! I can't wait to read Charity Shane’s book 2 in this series!
Savy and Destry’s romance was fun, and I loved the hard-to-get trope with a splash of the man falls harder! Lol, and this novella had a really good storyline, considering it was under 200 pages. It felt right and has me ready for the real rodeo season in HTX! I can't wait to read Charity Shane’s book 2 in this series!
March 6, 2026
Grab your Stetson and get ready to put your boots on the ground! It’s rodeo season in Millers Pointe!!!
The place buzzes with excitement to see one of the area's most famous cowboys, Destry Callahan, but for Savannah “Savvy” Gentry, this is a stepping stone toward her own rodeo dreams.
There’s nothing like a good old cowboy romance, and this was such a cute read.
However… comma… the audio didn’t hit for me like I thought it would. In MY opinion, the male narrator’s voice fell flat. With very little variation in tone, the audiobook felt like a bit of a chore to get through, despite enjoying the banter between Destry and Savvy.
This is a duology, and I plan to download the second book from Kindle Unlimited very soon. For anyone craving a quick weekend read, this book is just the fix.
Thanks to Podium Audio and Libro.fm for the ALC.
The place buzzes with excitement to see one of the area's most famous cowboys, Destry Callahan, but for Savannah “Savvy” Gentry, this is a stepping stone toward her own rodeo dreams.
There’s nothing like a good old cowboy romance, and this was such a cute read.
However… comma… the audio didn’t hit for me like I thought it would. In MY opinion, the male narrator’s voice fell flat. With very little variation in tone, the audiobook felt like a bit of a chore to get through, despite enjoying the banter between Destry and Savvy.
This is a duology, and I plan to download the second book from Kindle Unlimited very soon. For anyone craving a quick weekend read, this book is just the fix.
Thanks to Podium Audio and Libro.fm for the ALC.
March 17, 2025
Savvy hits the rodeo with a purpose. She has had hopes and dreams of barrel riding her entire life, but circumstances always got in the way. Now is her chance, if she stays focused. All is well, until she meets Mr. Destry Callahan.
Destry is the damn man!!! Whew 😍 Skilled bull rider, wealthy, good looking, full of confidence, with a side of BDE! Yes, please! 😜 When he notices Savvy he knows this rodeo season will be one for the books. He has seen her around town but hasn’t had the opportunity to get up close and personal. Well, all that is about to change.
Savvy is about her business, and does not have time for the cocky, ladies' man, that is Destry. But, Destry didn’t get that memo, because he is coming for Savvy full speed ahead. She tries her best to avoid his advances, but she fails miserably. She learns that he is really a good man underneath all that bravado.
Destry sees something special in Savvy and wants to do whatever it takes to make her smile. She doesn’t make it easy for him, and I appreciated that. However, it made Destry no mind, as he put in the work to get his woman. Loved them! Imma need to hit me a rodeo this summer, cause I feel like I’m missing out. 🤣 Enjoyed this. 👍🏾👍🏾
Destry is the damn man!!! Whew 😍 Skilled bull rider, wealthy, good looking, full of confidence, with a side of BDE! Yes, please! 😜 When he notices Savvy he knows this rodeo season will be one for the books. He has seen her around town but hasn’t had the opportunity to get up close and personal. Well, all that is about to change.
Savvy is about her business, and does not have time for the cocky, ladies' man, that is Destry. But, Destry didn’t get that memo, because he is coming for Savvy full speed ahead. She tries her best to avoid his advances, but she fails miserably. She learns that he is really a good man underneath all that bravado.
Destry sees something special in Savvy and wants to do whatever it takes to make her smile. She doesn’t make it easy for him, and I appreciated that. However, it made Destry no mind, as he put in the work to get his woman. Loved them! Imma need to hit me a rodeo this summer, cause I feel like I’m missing out. 🤣 Enjoyed this. 👍🏾👍🏾
March 14, 2025
I need a cowboy too... yes, this was a good read.
March 30, 2025
Short and sweet cowboy romance. Perfect pallet cleanser. I look forward to continuing the series.
February 25, 2026
This was a cute cowboy romance. Overall. A solid read.
April 15, 2026
Black cowboy?! Lehgo!
Short & spicy
Short & spicy
March 28, 2026
Calculated Risk
Hmmm 🤔 Destry (I’d like to known the onomatology of this name), is/was an unusually feminine name for a character that’s a rugged steer wrangling cowboy 🤠🤷🏾♀️. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this story, the power exchange within the rodeo community & liked the chemistry between Savvy & Destry. …Calulated risk: investing in someone else for: an opportunity, their dream, a smile or even just a drink (a date 😉 semantics🤭‼️) her happiness ...ROI (return on investment) received 💞. “Destry: Rodeo Season”this was a great read.
Hmmm 🤔 Destry (I’d like to known the onomatology of this name), is/was an unusually feminine name for a character that’s a rugged steer wrangling cowboy 🤠🤷🏾♀️. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this story, the power exchange within the rodeo community & liked the chemistry between Savvy & Destry. …Calulated risk: investing in someone else for: an opportunity, their dream, a smile or even just a drink (a date 😉 semantics🤭‼️) her happiness ...ROI (return on investment) received 💞. “Destry: Rodeo Season”this was a great read.
April 3, 2025
Absolutely loved this captivating page turner! Savvy & Destiny were perfect for each other.
When a man loves and respects you, and seeks to find out your dreams and desires and then goes out of his way to supply them for you, HE'S THE ONE! Really loved this couple!
When a man loves and respects you, and seeks to find out your dreams and desires and then goes out of his way to supply them for you, HE'S THE ONE! Really loved this couple!
March 13, 2025
Destry
That man came with all the energy! He knew what he wanted. And he didn’t stop until he got it. And I loved that for her!
That man came with all the energy! He knew what he wanted. And he didn’t stop until he got it. And I loved that for her!
March 23, 2026
3/5 stars
Thank you so much to Libro.fm for this ALC!!
The female narrator definitely saved this for me. I lowkey wish it was just her narrating, because the male narrator in this..... *disgruntled side eye* yeah its a no from me but I loved the attempt and energy! :D
Legit if you asked me what this was about I am genuinely unsure. I'm thinking it was about a rodeo of some sort, and he bought her a horse....but he was a bull rider? Then they got on a ferris wheel. Thats all I got. However, for a short little 2 hour audiobook I mean it wasn't bad if you just need something to listen to to pass the time. I just wasn't theeeeeee biggest fan. Meh.
Overall this got me through 3ish hours at work but nothing to really write home about in my review 😭.
Thank you so much to Libro.fm for this ALC!!
The female narrator definitely saved this for me. I lowkey wish it was just her narrating, because the male narrator in this..... *disgruntled side eye* yeah its a no from me but I loved the attempt and energy! :D
Legit if you asked me what this was about I am genuinely unsure. I'm thinking it was about a rodeo of some sort, and he bought her a horse....but he was a bull rider? Then they got on a ferris wheel. Thats all I got. However, for a short little 2 hour audiobook I mean it wasn't bad if you just need something to listen to to pass the time. I just wasn't theeeeeee biggest fan. Meh.
Overall this got me through 3ish hours at work but nothing to really write home about in my review 😭.
May 14, 2026
This was very nice after reading buckles and bootstraps 🙂↕️ bc clearly I’m still in this country/rodeo/cowboy theme lol. Savannah and Dustry had a cute story that moved at a lovely pace. I liked how he supported her dreams from the start and the way he pursued her. The spice was also a great touch.
November 9, 2025
A short and steamy black cowboy romance.
November 29, 2025
This was a nice quick read
March 28, 2026
I liked this a lot.
Low stakes. Very sexy.
K.C Mills writes the swooniest (lol) men
It’s really nothing not to like here
Low stakes. Very sexy.
K.C Mills writes the swooniest (lol) men
It’s really nothing not to like here
January 7, 2026
3/5 stars--as my second novel read by this author, I wasn't disappointed. For a novella, it delivered storyline and spice, although I think she could have added a heavier hand on that spice😅 I listened to the audiobook and I much preferred the female narrator to the male one; he did not seem to flow well with the storyline. I may read more from this series but I do think I'll try another of K.C. Mills' other ones.
May 6, 2025
As much as I loved this cover, I didn't like Destry all that much. He was way too arrogant for me. But he also had some really good qualities. savvy also had this attitude I wasn't quite fond of but again, she had some very redeemable qualities too. Overall, not bad. I do love me a cowboy. happy reading!
March 20, 2025
Destry and Savannah
April 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Something about a man in cowboy boots just does something for me. Destroy was definitely everything and a bag of chips lol. Overall, I enjoyed the story. I don’t have much more to say
Something about a man in cowboy boots just does something for me. Destroy was definitely everything and a bag of chips lol. Overall, I enjoyed the story. I don’t have much more to say
April 23, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ rounded down to 3.
I chose this book because I needed to read a western romance for a book challenge I am doing. I knew I wanted to find something involving a black cowboy, so I chose Destry. It’s a really short, spicy read, quick and to the point.
Destry is a popular rodeo cowboy who likes Savvi, an aspiring cowgirl. He buys her a horse and gives her the opportunity to ride which fulfills her dreams, so obviously he won her over from there.
The book has a few in depth bull fighting and horse riding scenes that were not really my jam but I get that’s the genre. Glad I tried it out, I’ve never read anything like it before, but I probably won’t be reaching for any other westerns any time soon 😂
I chose this book because I needed to read a western romance for a book challenge I am doing. I knew I wanted to find something involving a black cowboy, so I chose Destry. It’s a really short, spicy read, quick and to the point.
Destry is a popular rodeo cowboy who likes Savvi, an aspiring cowgirl. He buys her a horse and gives her the opportunity to ride which fulfills her dreams, so obviously he won her over from there.
The book has a few in depth bull fighting and horse riding scenes that were not really my jam but I get that’s the genre. Glad I tried it out, I’ve never read anything like it before, but I probably won’t be reaching for any other westerns any time soon 😂
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 10, 2025
I want a cowboy🤠 🐴🐂
Yaaaasssssss!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 you can never go wrong with a K.C. Mills book✊🏾
I loved the story of Destry & Savvy. To be honest, Destry got me making appointments to see a man about a bull😂🤷🏾♀️. Destry knew what he wanted and he was determined to get it and I think him and Savvy makes the perfect couple.
Yaaaasssssss!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 you can never go wrong with a K.C. Mills book✊🏾
I loved the story of Destry & Savvy. To be honest, Destry got me making appointments to see a man about a bull😂🤷🏾♀️. Destry knew what he wanted and he was determined to get it and I think him and Savvy makes the perfect couple.
December 24, 2025
Dear Santa,
You know what I want for Christmas. Yeehaw.
PROS:
- Diverse cast of characters
- Save a horse and ride a cowboy
- The fact he would do anything for her
- Willing to give up his chance at a title for her
- He bought her a whole ass barrel horse
CONS:
- These men don’t exist in real life
FIVE out of five bull riders with a heart of gold
You know what I want for Christmas. Yeehaw.
PROS:
- Diverse cast of characters
- Save a horse and ride a cowboy
- The fact he would do anything for her
- Willing to give up his chance at a title for her
- He bought her a whole ass barrel horse
CONS:
- These men don’t exist in real life
FIVE out of five bull riders with a heart of gold
July 8, 2026
Well he was yummy
October 24, 2025
This was too short! I need to read more black cowboy romances!! Loved the narrator Nia Surge. I was hoping for a little more husky/country twang from Jamal Roque but Nia's voice made up for it. Cant wait to see what else happens on Miller's Pointe!
October 22, 2025
2.75 ⭐️ rounded.
a nice lil rodeo romance. i believe the male narrator sounded like mickey mouse when he attempted to mimic the voice of a woman/feminine person & i couldn't do anything but cackle about it.
a nice lil rodeo romance. i believe the male narrator sounded like mickey mouse when he attempted to mimic the voice of a woman/feminine person & i couldn't do anything but cackle about it.
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