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Cowboy Rough #1

Saddle Broke

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Lindsey Baker knows Clay Talbot’s dirty little secret—he likes to watch, he likes to share, and he likes his sex a little on the rough side. So does she. Six years ago he was quick to brush her off for being too young and inexperienced. Now she’s back in small-town Grayson, Texas, determined to show Clay she’s all grown up and knows exactly what she wants—him.

Clay doesn’t play in his own backyard. His dark cravings are better fed at Silver House, a private fetish club where his identity is protected and his privacy respected. And where the women know the score. But Lindsey Baker pushes all the right buttons and he soon finds himself torn between keeping her at the edge of his world and dragging her into it.

Saddle up for a smokin’-hot turn between two cowboys who like a little twist with their ride.

This book was previously published.

138 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 31, 2022

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Profile Image for Cari Quinn.
Author 124 books2,150 followers
June 7, 2010
Loved this book! Very sexy read. Darah Lace is on my auto buy list.
Profile Image for Bliss Brant.
Author 5 books1 follower
January 18, 2015
This story had me staying up all night to finish the book! Loved it!
Profile Image for Khaos Katt.
9 reviews1 follower
October 31, 2024
Perfect first ride

Literally a perfect lil story. I would read more of their adventure anytime! Well written, good pacing, short but not too short. Absolutely a fun read.
776 reviews
August 1, 2022
Oh wow

This is a little more in depth my usual read but I can only say wow! Exploring this type of story was so informative of things I have heard of but this was so much more information looking forward to discovering more in next story of this series
Profile Image for unhinged_geminii.
7 reviews
July 27, 2024
Darah Lace delivers a surprisingly well-written cowboy romp that avoids ridiculous, overdone, tedious tropes. Truly a standout in the #instalust genre. We go straight to action from the first page and the characters keep coming, and coming, and coming. Yes, that was a double entendre.

Despite the generous serving of delectable roughhousing, *whew* the action NEVER gets boring. The characters went quite a few steps past being well-endowed. Clay's inner struggle to decide how to approach his relationship with Lindsey was reasonable. He isn't the usual one-layered hardheaded cowboy buff. Lindsey's dedication to getting what she wants from a partner while exacting self-respect was admirable. She refused to stand by and settle for someone's half-baked efforts. She voiced her needs, knew her self-worth, and when to walk. Evan was an all-around great guy and an even better wingman. I can't wait to read his story.

If you enjoy confident unabashed characters with abundant chemistry, snappy dialogue, commendable BDSM/consent/safe sex practices, and a dash of angst/pining then I highly suggest reading this book. It was a solid 4-star delight. Yee Haw.
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124 reviews4 followers
February 14, 2025
Do you like the following:
- Cowboys
- Doms
- Subs
- Restraints
- Spicy scenes
- Childhood friends to lovers
Then look no further than this incredible start to a spicy cowboy series. Clay & Evan are Doms and Lindsey is our sub but is also Clay's childhood friend. Can the grumpy Clay find love as well as satisfy his dark desires with Lindsey? Will Evan help? Read to find out. You will not be disappointed. A superb spicy to get back on the horse (pun intended) whenever you're dealing with a reading slump.
Profile Image for Vicky Johnson.
484 reviews
April 23, 2025
This was ok

Lindsey has liked Clay for years but he is into some kinky stuff so when she tried to seduce him a few years back he blew her off. Now she is a woman and has experience and knows what she wants.

All through this Clay is convinced she is doing it just for him so every time he gets rougher and rougher with her but she loves it

Eventually he sees he cant let her go but the ending was a bit lack lustre. She says she love him he says he isn't ready for that and then it ends

Even has his own book but i wonder his woman would feel about been Lindsey and Clays third
428 reviews6 followers
September 21, 2025
Hot, hot, HOT!

Two, no, three lifelong friends turn their friendship into a boiling hot menage with lots of heated BDSM action. Lindsey has had the hots for Clay since her teens, even though he's somewhat older. Evan is Clay's best friend and the lawyer helping Lindsey straighten out the books for her father's bar. When Clay's interest in Lindsey finally comes to the fore, he's concerned that she won't be able to handle his kinky proclivities. Time comes for the test. Will Lindsey pass or fail?

Excellent writing style. Engaging characters. Highly recommend.
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239 reviews
July 27, 2026
3.5🌟5🌶️ format-physical 📖

Only one chapter in this book didn't have a shmex scene, very much erotica. From the opening chapter to the very last! The plot line tried its hardest to hold this book together but I'm afraid it frayed at the edges and was very thin throughout. Did this mean I didn't enjoy it? Absolutely not!

A kinky cowboy, a bessotted sisters best friend and a suited and booted financial expert to punctuate the whole story, kinks, clubs and some good ol'ropes and handcuffs, how could I not like this??
Profile Image for Elaine Swinney.
2,250 reviews7 followers
August 6, 2024
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it. This is a well written BDSM story. So, if this isn't your type of story don't get is. For me this is a quick read, I couldn't put it down. If you like BDSM stories this one is for you. I would encourage everyone to go get this one and enjoy
169 reviews3 followers
September 19, 2024
Smut alert!! And I mean that in the best way!

This was a cute little story, and lots and lots of spice! Like, about 80% of the book. Now, they were great scenes- you had kink, bondage, menage, lots and lots of dirty talk. If you need a quick, easy read that will make you fan your face from the flames, this one is a keeper!
Profile Image for Jeanne Kotsios.
2,422 reviews11 followers
March 16, 2024
perfect

I love a strong woman who knows what she wants and goes after it Clay didn’t like mixing his second life with his first one but Lindsey showed him he could have both this was just a great read i loved it
Profile Image for Amanda (edgybookvixen).
250 reviews4 followers
August 18, 2025
Smut, smut, and more smut

If you want Cowboy smut with little plot... This book is for you. I feel like, well I DID, read about BDSM sexy time the whole book. Wish it hadn't ended that way but.. I believe there's more to this series.
Profile Image for Beth.
329 reviews4 followers
May 8, 2026
It’s pretty hot in here

BDSM, multiple partners. Consentual, nonconsent. This book gives, then gives again but rules are rules and disobedience will be punished.

Check your trigger warnings.
290 reviews
April 23, 2023
Saddle broke

Reading about bondage is not my thing. To me it’s an excuse to abuse. But the writing was ok if that’s what you like to read
Profile Image for Eltona.
130 reviews
February 20, 2024
This was amazing!! This is my first book that had cowboys and stuff and I absolutely loved it.

The story, the characters and everything was so perfect.

I can’t wait to dive into the next book!
Profile Image for Amelia.
322 reviews24 followers
November 25, 2024
HOT MFM bdsm story. Loved the inclusion of bdsm equipment. Only thing I wished is that it had a HEA instead of a HFN.
120 reviews
May 25, 2025
Wow

This is the best book I have ever read! Just what I have dreamt of. Now I wish I was Lindsey.
Profile Image for Melvena Asa.
1,850 reviews1 follower
July 2, 2025
Saddle Broke

Fantastic book. Lots of action a the couple is surrounded by mystery absolute amazing for the first book in the series
Profile Image for Jenna Flaig.
12 reviews2 followers
July 30, 2025
If you are looking for spice, look no further. A quick and spicy read
63 reviews
January 17, 2026
whooeee

Didn’t realize I was that into kink. Kinky much? Would like to read about Next Sunday. That would be fun
Profile Image for Elsa Carrion.
702 reviews111 followers
January 20, 2023
If you need a break from all the serious books you're reading, then this is a quick spicy read with no fillers for you. A story with a lot of action. A story to let your brain just relax and imagination run wild. I still can't see how she was tied up, I have to go back and re read that section! It was great!
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