He thought his life was over...Justin Michaels is not your typical college student. For one, he's twenty-seven and the other students seem like little kids to his jaded eyes. But after suffering a career-ending injury, the former bull rider has to do something to get his life on track.She's got big plans...Valri North is only a few credits away from completing her pre-med degree. Her life is consumed by helping care for her big family and trying to keep her grades up. The last thing she needs is a distraction... and the cowboy seated next to her in class is a major one. There's something vulnerable behind the cool exterior he shows the world...One flat tire, a snowstorm and a disastrous in-class presentation later, and Justin admits he's fallen for the girl. But a loser like him is sure to hold her back... isn't he?