Her Washed-Up Cowboy

Penelope Montgomery arrives back home from college for the summer, with a secret up her sleeve.

Philip Heath LaHaye is still the leading topic of town gossip, even though it's been nine years since his last eight-second ride.

When Penelope and Philip cross paths, she quickly discovers one thing is for sure ... this man is quite the grump. But can she blame him? With all he's endured?

It may just be the way she was raised, but she vows to give him a chance.
After all, prickly pears are sweet inside.

Review of Washed Off Cowboy

Hattie Wade is a truly gifted writer whose storytelling instantly takes me back to my teenage years, capturing the vulnerability, excitement, and sweetness of young love. Washed Off Cowboy is a short but heartfelt Christian romance that weaves together themes of healing, second chances, and the power of believing in someone when they need it most. Set against the backdrop of the rodeo, it tells the story of falling for your once upon a time rodeo crush, a man weathered by life and scarred by the harsh judgments of a small town. As love begins to bloom, so does the courage to heal old wounds and rediscover hope. This story reminds us that love, rooted in faith, can give someone the strength to come out of their shell and try again, even after hardship. It’s tender, inspiring, and deeply moving, I wholeheartedly recommend it!