The Cowboy’s Last Rodeo

An Uplifting Inspirational Romance

By Louise M. Gouge

On Sale: 6/30/2026
He’s risking it all for one last ride…

After a near-fatal fall, former bull rider Raeder Westfall is determined to prove he’s no quitter, especially to his five-year-old son, Peanut. But rodeo queen June Mattson knows the price of chasing glory, and as Peanut’s Sunday school teacher, she worries Raeder is risking too much. Yet when the Riverton Stampede loses its star, June surprises them both by tossing Raeder’s name into the ring. As they work to save the town’s biggest event, friendship turns to something deeper. Can they overcome fear and pride to build the family they both long for?

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
ISBN: 9780369772121
Imprint: Love Inspired
On Sale: Jun 30, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 208
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Christian / Romance / General
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Louise M. Gouge

Biography

Award-winning South Carolina author Louise M. Gouge writes historical and contemporary romance. Married to David Gouge for 54 years, she is now widowed. She is mother of four amazing adult children and grandmother of eight absolutely perfect grandchildren. With a BA in Creative Writing and a master’s degree in Liberal Studies, Louise taught composition and humanities at Valencia College in Kissimmee, Florida. Now happily retired from teaching, she writes full time.

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He’s risking it all for one last ride…<br><br> After a near-fatal fall, former bull rider Raeder Westfall is determined to prove he’s no quitter, especially to his five-year-old son, Peanut. But rodeo queen June Mattson knows the price of chasing glory, and as Peanut’s Sunday school teacher, she worries Raeder is risking too much. Yet when the Riverton Stampede loses its star, June surprises them both by tossing Raeder’s name into the ring. As they work to save the town’s biggest event, friendship turns to something deeper. Can they overcome fear and pride to build the family they both long for?<br><br><strong>From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.</strong>

ISBN: 9780369772121
Imprint: Love Inspired
On Sale: Jun 30, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 208
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Christian / Romance / General
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

Louise M. Gouge

Biography

<p>Award-winning South Carolina author Louise M. Gouge writes historical and contemporary romance. Married to David Gouge for 54 years, she is now widowed. She is mother of four amazing adult children and grandmother of eight absolutely perfect grandchildren. With a BA in Creative Writing and a master's degree in Liberal Studies, Louise taught composition and humanities at Valencia College in Kissimmee, Florida. Now happily retired from teaching, she writes full time.</p>gt;