Riding The Edge

By: J E Vassar

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

"Fear doesn't shut you down."

Callie Foster has grown up in the shadow of her family’s rodeo legacy, where her father is a retired bull-riding champion, and her older brother is a rising star on the circuit. But Callie has always been more at home fixing tack and caring for the horses than chasing glory in the arena. When her family’s ranch faces foreclosure, Callie is thrust into the world of rodeo competition to try and save the only home she’s ever known.

As she trains under the mentorship of her stern but wise grandmother, a former trick rider with secrets of her own, Callie grapples with the pressures of living up to her family’s expectations, overcoming her fears, and finding her voice in a male-dominated sport. Along the way, she forges an unlikely friendship with Dustin Payne, a bull rider,and develops a complex bond who challenges her to rethink what she truly wants and love builds between them..

The story follows Callie’s journey through thrilling rodeo events, moments of crushing self-doubt, and the discovery of her own strength and identity, both in and out of the arena. It’s a tale of grit, family, and the beauty of carving your own path—even if it means riding against the herd.