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Wild Thorn Ranch #1
Marshall
I needed to leave, it was my last chance to get away from my foster family before it was too late. So I grabbed as much cash as I could find and headed as far away as I could get.
Ending up in Ridge Valley, I plan on getting a job as quickly as I can. Only problem is that I didn’t have any more money for a motel.
Over hearing some of the locals mention how the ranch on the edge of town is still closed for the season. I decide my best option is to break into one of the cabins and crash there until I can make enough cash to get my own place.
What I didn’t expect was a six foot four ripped tattooed cowboy to find me.
Marshall is an older, dark, and broody asshole, but I can’t seem to get him out of my mind.
I know he wants me too, but getting him to admit it is another story.
Marshall
One call from my sister and my night out is ruined when I find a squatter in one of my family’s cabins
Thankfully it isn’t some homeless creep. Instead standing there threatening me is a sassy, outspoken, and sexy as hell woman
The ranch’s peak season is just around the corner and I can’t have distractions. Especially ones who look like her.
I see the way she looks at me, as tempting as she may be. I don't do long-term and a girl like her deserves better.
But then her past comes knocking on my front door, and I’ve never been one to walk away from a fight
Marshal is book one in a series but can be read as a standalone. Although for overall enjoyment we suggest reading them all. Our MMC is possessive and controlling.
Ending up in Ridge Valley, I plan on getting a job as quickly as I can. Only problem is that I didn’t have any more money for a motel.
Over hearing some of the locals mention how the ranch on the edge of town is still closed for the season. I decide my best option is to break into one of the cabins and crash there until I can make enough cash to get my own place.
What I didn’t expect was a six foot four ripped tattooed cowboy to find me.
Marshall is an older, dark, and broody asshole, but I can’t seem to get him out of my mind.
I know he wants me too, but getting him to admit it is another story.
Marshall
One call from my sister and my night out is ruined when I find a squatter in one of my family’s cabins
Thankfully it isn’t some homeless creep. Instead standing there threatening me is a sassy, outspoken, and sexy as hell woman
The ranch’s peak season is just around the corner and I can’t have distractions. Especially ones who look like her.
I see the way she looks at me, as tempting as she may be. I don't do long-term and a girl like her deserves better.
But then her past comes knocking on my front door, and I’ve never been one to walk away from a fight
Marshal is book one in a series but can be read as a standalone. Although for overall enjoyment we suggest reading them all. Our MMC is possessive and controlling.
172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 25, 2024
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Cassie Lein
59 books408 followersCassie resides in Northern Illinois on a farm with her husband and six kids. When not writing she can be found reading or chauffeuring her kids or showing pigs. Cassie is a huge advocate for foster care and adoption. Enjoys a good horror movie, a dark romance, and alcohol. Lots and lots of alcohol. You did just read she has six kids right?
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August 5, 2023
What an excellent book. I normally don't tend to get into cowboy books, but this book made me what my own personal Marshall.
July 31, 2023
I received a copy of this arc in exchange for my honest review. What a great opening to this new upcoming series, Wild Thorn Ranch. This was a quick burn with enough plot to keep me engaged and reading in one sitting! Sophia has just aged out of the foster system and takes off on her own away from her foster dad where she meets Marshall on the ranch that his family runs. Despite the insane chemistry between the two, Marshall doesn’t want to feel anything for her. These two are like a s3xual dynamite once they give in.
This was a quick and super enjoyable cowboy read. I loved the characters and the spice was ON POINT. Marshall’s dirty mouth was 🥵 . This book has me really excited for the upcoming series!
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This was a quick and super enjoyable cowboy read. I loved the characters and the spice was ON POINT. Marshall’s dirty mouth was 🥵 . This book has me really excited for the upcoming series!
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August 4, 2023
Marshall + Sophia
-age gap
-grumpy/sunshine
-cowboy
This was a spicy quick read that starts of escaping some trauma right into a growling cowboys arms. Perfect haha
-age gap
-grumpy/sunshine
-cowboy
This was a spicy quick read that starts of escaping some trauma right into a growling cowboys arms. Perfect haha
July 25, 2023
*MF
*Contemporary
*Dual-PoV
*small town
*Cowboy in denial
*Sassy FMC
*Grumpy/Sunshine
*age gap
*fast burn 🔥
*standalone
Holy hotness - heat heavy 🌶️
Well if you’re looking for a shorter steamy cowboy read then this is perfect for you 😀
Our FMC Sophia has hit a down spot in her life and finds herself at Wild Thorn Ranch, where upon being accused of being a felon she meets out grumpy alphahole Marshall. Love that the nickname little felon stuck 😍
He is determined not to like this hardworking determined ‘little girl’, but she is not afraid to go after what she wants and she knows deep, deep down her feelings are returned! Love watching the snark between them slowly melt away into a smoking relationship! Boy when Marshal goes in he goes all in 🥰
The only only thing for me was the Plan B, her forgetting or not having time seemed to be very little girl and naive which went a little against her character for me, had she taken it and it didn’t work then and that would have made more sense for that element personally!
Other than that I enjoyed this book and looking forward to getting the rest of the siblings stories 😄
*Contemporary
*Dual-PoV
*small town
*Cowboy in denial
*Sassy FMC
*Grumpy/Sunshine
*age gap
*fast burn 🔥
*standalone
Holy hotness - heat heavy 🌶️
Well if you’re looking for a shorter steamy cowboy read then this is perfect for you 😀
Our FMC Sophia has hit a down spot in her life and finds herself at Wild Thorn Ranch, where upon being accused of being a felon she meets out grumpy alphahole Marshall. Love that the nickname little felon stuck 😍
He is determined not to like this hardworking determined ‘little girl’, but she is not afraid to go after what she wants and she knows deep, deep down her feelings are returned! Love watching the snark between them slowly melt away into a smoking relationship! Boy when Marshal goes in he goes all in 🥰
The only only thing for me was the Plan B, her forgetting or not having time seemed to be very little girl and naive which went a little against her character for me, had she taken it and it didn’t work then and that would have made more sense for that element personally!
Other than that I enjoyed this book and looking forward to getting the rest of the siblings stories 😄
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 2, 2023
“Let’s not play games, Marshall. I might be younger than you, but I’m not some stupid little girl. I know what I want, and I go for it. I think you should do the same.”
Marshall is a good quick read for some hot cowboy smut. A little light on relationship building (especially in the beginning); I went in expecting more plot but was happy with the spice level and the MMC’s obsessive behaviors.
This is an inst-lust-turned-obsession type of relationship. The MC’s early interactions can best be described as toxic - using others to incite jealousy and force their true feelings to emerge. The ends justify the means, but this type of behavior out of a 30 y/o man just makes him appear immature. These actions from a much younger FMC are easier to allow.
Marshall is fast burn and spicy. The MMC’s dirty talk is panty-melting hot and shows his possessive side.
Genre: Contemporary Cowboy Romance
Tropes/Features: Age-gap, cowboy, small town, grumpy/sunshine, 18y/o FMC on the run, Older MMC cowboy, insta-lust, jealousy, possessive behaviors
Narrator: Dual 1st Person POV
Relationship Type: MF, insta-lust fast burn, spicy
Book Type/Ending: Standalone novella with HEA (Book one in series, Authors recommend books read in order)
Marshall is a good quick read for some hot cowboy smut. A little light on relationship building (especially in the beginning); I went in expecting more plot but was happy with the spice level and the MMC’s obsessive behaviors.
This is an inst-lust-turned-obsession type of relationship. The MC’s early interactions can best be described as toxic - using others to incite jealousy and force their true feelings to emerge. The ends justify the means, but this type of behavior out of a 30 y/o man just makes him appear immature. These actions from a much younger FMC are easier to allow.
Marshall is fast burn and spicy. The MMC’s dirty talk is panty-melting hot and shows his possessive side.
Genre: Contemporary Cowboy Romance
Tropes/Features: Age-gap, cowboy, small town, grumpy/sunshine, 18y/o FMC on the run, Older MMC cowboy, insta-lust, jealousy, possessive behaviors
Narrator: Dual 1st Person POV
Relationship Type: MF, insta-lust fast burn, spicy
Book Type/Ending: Standalone novella with HEA (Book one in series, Authors recommend books read in order)
August 4, 2024
I really enjoyed Marshall and Sophie’s story. Sophie aged out of the system and needed to get away from her foster home. It wasn’t safe for her. Fortunately she gets away and stumbles across Ridge Valley and from there finds the ranch. Sophie falls first and it takes Marshall a bit longer to accept his feelings for her. When the two were together boy were they hot and steamy. Throughly enjoyed this book.
August 3, 2023
OMG I loved this book! It was sassy and spicy! The way that Marshall and Sophia come together! *chefs kiss* This is book one of the Wild Thorn Ranch Series but is a standalone. It’s fast paced and a quick read! I ate it up!!
Sophia is on the run and she ends up in a small town. She’s the strong and sassy FMC and she takes what she wants! Marshall being 12 years older than her, is a grumpy, broody, asshole cowboy that becomes obsessed and protective over her!
I want more of this couple! I loved their banter and heat between them! There is also a very specific “branding” scene that blew my mind! 😮💨 I hope to see a little snip or more of them in book 2! I can’t wait for Wyatt and Weston’s story!
Sophia is on the run and she ends up in a small town. She’s the strong and sassy FMC and she takes what she wants! Marshall being 12 years older than her, is a grumpy, broody, asshole cowboy that becomes obsessed and protective over her!
I want more of this couple! I loved their banter and heat between them! There is also a very specific “branding” scene that blew my mind! 😮💨 I hope to see a little snip or more of them in book 2! I can’t wait for Wyatt and Weston’s story!
July 29, 2023
This was a fun little contemporary read! It’s been a long time since I read a M/F romance. I like how determined Sophia was to get what she wanted. I was not a fan of how immature and irresponsible she was. It kinda irritated me while I was reading. Marshall was just a grumpy cowboy and I love how Sophia came into his life and just wrecked everything he thought he knew. If you are look for a fun cute read, this is it. I love these authors and can’t wait to see what’s next!
February 29, 2024
Cute story.
October 13, 2025
spice ranch romance age gap. easy quick read. will read other in series. 🥰
October 16, 2024
I really enjoyed this book, it had a great plot, great banter between the characters and had me desperate to see what would happen next. I love Marshall he’s growly, possessive and loving. I like that Sophia gives him as good as she gets and the banter between them makes the sexual tension sizzle on the page. If you’re looking for a sexy cowboy read with great characters you won’t be disappointed!
December 26, 2023
She talks about being with older men a lot. Girl you just turned 18.
Side eye to the author.
Side eye to the author.
September 7, 2024
Age Gap
Cowboy
Grumpy x Sunshine
Co-workers With Benefits
I LOVE how much everyone immediately clicked with Sophia and loved her. After seeing her not having a great foster experience it was so nice to see her have people accept her. When it said co-workers with benefits? I was like that’s the most perfect description…like ever. Never heard of it said that way before so it was genius. I won’t lie though. Hadley and Sophia’s instant and genuine connection was my favorite part of this book. It’s so nice to see friendships like that. Sophia really needed a break and Hadley gave her that and set her up to succeed for the rest of the book. “Possessive, obsessive, and downright feral” is the PERFECT way to describe Marshall and is exactly how I like my fictional men. Sophia was also so feisty and realistically, it didn’t feel forced like it usually is in books. I freaking LOVE HER. When she punched that woman my jaw was ON THE FLOOR.
My friend’s nickname is Felon though so uhh lets just say every time Marshall said “Little Felon” I was cringing. And it was A LOT. But I still loved his nickname for her. I would forget for a little while that he calls her that and then I’d get that reminder and be picturing my friend mid sex scene.
This scene had me DYING and it wasn’t even the funniest one. For reference this is their first time and they’re going at it outside of his family’s house.
“Oh, shit,” that didn't come from me or Marshall that has my head whipping up and to the side. My eyes widen in horror when I see Weston and Wyatt in the window.
Chuckling, Wyatt disappears out of sight, but Weston stays long enough to give me a wink before leaving.
M: “Fuck,” he hisses.
S: “What?” I ask. If this man is about to say this was a mistake, I'll rip that dick right off his body.
__________________________
I LOVE how possessive he was so early on.
“I thought I told you to stay away from him? You weren't just doing your job, you were flirting with him. Don't do it again, Sophia. I dare you, but remember you won't like it when I'm pissed.” So this isn't him pissed? Okay, maybe I'm a little scared. Just a little.
M: “Don't talk to any other guy. Take their order, be nice enough, but as far as you're concerned, you're unavailable.”
S: “Does that mean I'm yours?”
M: “Yeah. Mine to fuck. Isn't that what you wanted?” he asks. Disappointment fills me, but I try not to let it show.
S: “Yeah,” I pushed through gritted teeth. “But that means no other women while you're fucking me. Only me.”
His draw ticks as he takes a moment to think.
M: “Fine. I mean it, Little Felon. You’re mine.”
S: “Game on, Marshall. I’m in this to win.
__________________________
The amount of times he had to keep reiterating her age and that they were just having fun. Come on now Marshall…who are you trying to convince? Let's be honest with ourselves now babe.
“Yes. I fucked her. We’re both consenting adults and know it was just some fun. Is that an issue, little sister?”
__________________________
S: “I like him. But I'm not sure he wants anything more than a hook-up.”
Hadley: “Don't write him off just yet. He's never had an interest in being with a woman for more than a night. You've managed to hold his eyes for weeks. He wants you too. He just doesn't know how to deal with those new emotions yet. I think the biggest thing is he's trying to see past the age difference right now. But you're not young and dumb, that much I know for sure. And so does he.”
__________________________
This scene had me ON THE FLOOR. This is so something that would happen with me and my family/friends, which made it even more hilarious.
M: “God, Little Felon. The sound of you cumming is enough to bring any man to his knees,”
He growls, moving up from between my legs to kiss me.
I whimper as I taste myself on his lips.
Clapping outside the tent as my eyes snapping open.
“Bravo!” Wyatt cheers. A+++ performance.”
“Much better than before. Although, the visual would've been nice, like last time,” Weston chuckles.
S: “Oh my god. This is so fucking embarrassing.”
M: “Shut the fuck up!” He shouts to his brothers. “Go the fuck to bed.”
“Well, we were trying. But it's kind of hard when it sounds like a porno coming from your tent,” Weston teases, his voice laced with cocky amusement.
“Oh, shut up. They weren't that bad. I think Sophia makes cute noises when she cums,” coos Hadley.
S: “Make them stop,” I wine, rolling over to shove my face into the pillow.
M: “Hads, I love you, but please stop,”
“Night, Soph!” Hadley says with a laugh.
“Yeah, night, little screamer,” Wyatt sing-songs.
“Hope your dreams are filled with moans and groans,” Weston adds.
“You're lucky dad sleeps like the dead because tomorrow would be hella awkward,” Hadley quips.
M: “Dickheads. Don't let them get to you. They're all just jealous.”
“Damn right, I am. She's a fucking bombshell,” Hadley interjects.
M: “She’s not wrong”
__________________________
I LOVE HOW PROTECTIVE HE IS!!!
M: “He's never getting his fucking hands on you, Little Felon, do you hear me?” Marshall's voice has never sounded so deadly. Not even when he dealt with the guy from the diner.
M: “I'd fucking kill him. I'd kill anyone who even dares to think about causing any harm to you. We're going down to the station and pressing charges. I want him locked the fuck up.”
__________________________
I was so excited when he gave her a new nickname because I wouldn’t keep getting scarred with images of my friend, but he still flip flopped.
But I am obsessed with “Little, Mama.” And I just want to add that Sophia Wilder is SUCH a cute name.
__________________________
Carson knocks shoulders with me, and I look over at him. “You're a lucky bastard, you know that, right?”
“I do, and I am”
At least he knows
__________________________
Wyatt brushes to us with a knowing smirk on his face. He grabs Sophia's hand and pulls her to the dance floor. “Come on, new baby sis, let's dance.”
She laughs as she follows behind him, and they dance goofily, both laughing uncontrollably as they do. Those damn twin brothers of mine need to find their own woman because them constantly stealing mine and annoys the shit out of me. I know they never like a sister, but she's mine.
Thank God I pulled my head out of my ass and made this woman mine. I couldn't think of a better day than today. The day I made my Little Felon my Little Wife
__________________________
I was obsessed with how caring he was when they were camping. And loved when he and Hadley were fighting over who was going to get to take care of Sophia and share a tent with her. The scene on the mechanical bull?? SO original and hot. Something I always love in my fwb books is them going out and using other people to make each other jealous and the scene in this one scratched that itch PERFECTLY.
__________________________
Cowboy
Grumpy x Sunshine
Co-workers With Benefits
I LOVE how much everyone immediately clicked with Sophia and loved her. After seeing her not having a great foster experience it was so nice to see her have people accept her. When it said co-workers with benefits? I was like that’s the most perfect description…like ever. Never heard of it said that way before so it was genius. I won’t lie though. Hadley and Sophia’s instant and genuine connection was my favorite part of this book. It’s so nice to see friendships like that. Sophia really needed a break and Hadley gave her that and set her up to succeed for the rest of the book. “Possessive, obsessive, and downright feral” is the PERFECT way to describe Marshall and is exactly how I like my fictional men. Sophia was also so feisty and realistically, it didn’t feel forced like it usually is in books. I freaking LOVE HER. When she punched that woman my jaw was ON THE FLOOR.
My friend’s nickname is Felon though so uhh lets just say every time Marshall said “Little Felon” I was cringing. And it was A LOT. But I still loved his nickname for her. I would forget for a little while that he calls her that and then I’d get that reminder and be picturing my friend mid sex scene.
This scene had me DYING and it wasn’t even the funniest one. For reference this is their first time and they’re going at it outside of his family’s house.
“Oh, shit,” that didn't come from me or Marshall that has my head whipping up and to the side. My eyes widen in horror when I see Weston and Wyatt in the window.
Chuckling, Wyatt disappears out of sight, but Weston stays long enough to give me a wink before leaving.
M: “Fuck,” he hisses.
S: “What?” I ask. If this man is about to say this was a mistake, I'll rip that dick right off his body.
__________________________
I LOVE how possessive he was so early on.
“I thought I told you to stay away from him? You weren't just doing your job, you were flirting with him. Don't do it again, Sophia. I dare you, but remember you won't like it when I'm pissed.” So this isn't him pissed? Okay, maybe I'm a little scared. Just a little.
M: “Don't talk to any other guy. Take their order, be nice enough, but as far as you're concerned, you're unavailable.”
S: “Does that mean I'm yours?”
M: “Yeah. Mine to fuck. Isn't that what you wanted?” he asks. Disappointment fills me, but I try not to let it show.
S: “Yeah,” I pushed through gritted teeth. “But that means no other women while you're fucking me. Only me.”
His draw ticks as he takes a moment to think.
M: “Fine. I mean it, Little Felon. You’re mine.”
S: “Game on, Marshall. I’m in this to win.
__________________________
The amount of times he had to keep reiterating her age and that they were just having fun. Come on now Marshall…who are you trying to convince? Let's be honest with ourselves now babe.
“Yes. I fucked her. We’re both consenting adults and know it was just some fun. Is that an issue, little sister?”
__________________________
S: “I like him. But I'm not sure he wants anything more than a hook-up.”
Hadley: “Don't write him off just yet. He's never had an interest in being with a woman for more than a night. You've managed to hold his eyes for weeks. He wants you too. He just doesn't know how to deal with those new emotions yet. I think the biggest thing is he's trying to see past the age difference right now. But you're not young and dumb, that much I know for sure. And so does he.”
__________________________
This scene had me ON THE FLOOR. This is so something that would happen with me and my family/friends, which made it even more hilarious.
M: “God, Little Felon. The sound of you cumming is enough to bring any man to his knees,”
He growls, moving up from between my legs to kiss me.
I whimper as I taste myself on his lips.
Clapping outside the tent as my eyes snapping open.
“Bravo!” Wyatt cheers. A+++ performance.”
“Much better than before. Although, the visual would've been nice, like last time,” Weston chuckles.
S: “Oh my god. This is so fucking embarrassing.”
M: “Shut the fuck up!” He shouts to his brothers. “Go the fuck to bed.”
“Well, we were trying. But it's kind of hard when it sounds like a porno coming from your tent,” Weston teases, his voice laced with cocky amusement.
“Oh, shut up. They weren't that bad. I think Sophia makes cute noises when she cums,” coos Hadley.
S: “Make them stop,” I wine, rolling over to shove my face into the pillow.
M: “Hads, I love you, but please stop,”
“Night, Soph!” Hadley says with a laugh.
“Yeah, night, little screamer,” Wyatt sing-songs.
“Hope your dreams are filled with moans and groans,” Weston adds.
“You're lucky dad sleeps like the dead because tomorrow would be hella awkward,” Hadley quips.
M: “Dickheads. Don't let them get to you. They're all just jealous.”
“Damn right, I am. She's a fucking bombshell,” Hadley interjects.
M: “She’s not wrong”
__________________________
I LOVE HOW PROTECTIVE HE IS!!!
M: “He's never getting his fucking hands on you, Little Felon, do you hear me?” Marshall's voice has never sounded so deadly. Not even when he dealt with the guy from the diner.
M: “I'd fucking kill him. I'd kill anyone who even dares to think about causing any harm to you. We're going down to the station and pressing charges. I want him locked the fuck up.”
__________________________
I was so excited when he gave her a new nickname because I wouldn’t keep getting scarred with images of my friend, but he still flip flopped.
But I am obsessed with “Little, Mama.” And I just want to add that Sophia Wilder is SUCH a cute name.
__________________________
Carson knocks shoulders with me, and I look over at him. “You're a lucky bastard, you know that, right?”
“I do, and I am”
At least he knows
__________________________
Wyatt brushes to us with a knowing smirk on his face. He grabs Sophia's hand and pulls her to the dance floor. “Come on, new baby sis, let's dance.”
She laughs as she follows behind him, and they dance goofily, both laughing uncontrollably as they do. Those damn twin brothers of mine need to find their own woman because them constantly stealing mine and annoys the shit out of me. I know they never like a sister, but she's mine.
Thank God I pulled my head out of my ass and made this woman mine. I couldn't think of a better day than today. The day I made my Little Felon my Little Wife
__________________________
I was obsessed with how caring he was when they were camping. And loved when he and Hadley were fighting over who was going to get to take care of Sophia and share a tent with her. The scene on the mechanical bull?? SO original and hot. Something I always love in my fwb books is them going out and using other people to make each other jealous and the scene in this one scratched that itch PERFECTLY.
__________________________
December 5, 2023
HE BRANDED HER
WITHOUT CONSENT
WITHOUT CONSENT
August 8, 2023
Give me a rancher every dang day of the week! Marshall certainly opened a new door for me in terms of tropes I would love to continue reading and I certainly can't wait to see what is next for this family.
Sophia and Marshall are certainly complex characters. Sophia has been in a terrible foster home situation for the last 5 years. Having finally escaped, she is looking forward to starting a new life somewhere-anywhere really, that is far away from her foster home. After stumbling upon Ridge Valley and finding out that the local motel has no other rooms for the night, she happens to hear about the Wild Thorn Ranch which is still closed for the season. In desperate need for a place to lay her head for a night, she decides to take the risk and stay in one of the cabins. What she could have never expected is what she would end up finding the next morning when the sun rose.
Marshall is not into relationships. He is quite content at having flings here and there and letting that be it due to his ownership of the ranch. Imagine his surprise when one morning he discovers that there is a squatter in one of the cabins on his ranch. Not only is this girl there illegally, but she has met his sister and could be working for his Aunt soon. This could spell trouble for him because not only is she now building a friendship with his sister, but she is gorgeous too-and much too young for him. As time goes on however, there is something about this "Little Felon" that he just can't seem to stay away from.
This story is faced paced and very easy to read. There were many points where I wanted to throw the kindle-most of them coming from Marhsall's behavior and his inability to realize what he had in front of him. If you really love a brooding MC, this is your guy. He certainly isn't one to rush into admitting his feelings but his actions will tell you everything you need to know. It is also really fun to read the banter between Sophia and Marshall. Sophia is not one to keep her sass in check or back down when she doesn't quite get her way which leads to some really interest situations both characters find themselves in. Both characters know how to push each other to the limits which leads to some explosive and spicy scenes that leave you certainly wanting more.
It was also really nice to see Sophia grow and discover missing pieces of her that she hasn't had for a very long time. She may not have had the best teen years, but she certainly is learning with the Wilder family to trust again and that not all people are bad and have ulterior motives. It was nice to see her mold herself into a family that, besides Marshall in the beginning, have welcomed her with open arms.
This was a fantastic read and I can't wait to see what happens next with this family when the twin's story comes out- something tells me it is going to be just as fast paced and spicy as this one- and hopefully we get to see more of Marshall and Sophia.
Sophia and Marshall are certainly complex characters. Sophia has been in a terrible foster home situation for the last 5 years. Having finally escaped, she is looking forward to starting a new life somewhere-anywhere really, that is far away from her foster home. After stumbling upon Ridge Valley and finding out that the local motel has no other rooms for the night, she happens to hear about the Wild Thorn Ranch which is still closed for the season. In desperate need for a place to lay her head for a night, she decides to take the risk and stay in one of the cabins. What she could have never expected is what she would end up finding the next morning when the sun rose.
Marshall is not into relationships. He is quite content at having flings here and there and letting that be it due to his ownership of the ranch. Imagine his surprise when one morning he discovers that there is a squatter in one of the cabins on his ranch. Not only is this girl there illegally, but she has met his sister and could be working for his Aunt soon. This could spell trouble for him because not only is she now building a friendship with his sister, but she is gorgeous too-and much too young for him. As time goes on however, there is something about this "Little Felon" that he just can't seem to stay away from.
This story is faced paced and very easy to read. There were many points where I wanted to throw the kindle-most of them coming from Marhsall's behavior and his inability to realize what he had in front of him. If you really love a brooding MC, this is your guy. He certainly isn't one to rush into admitting his feelings but his actions will tell you everything you need to know. It is also really fun to read the banter between Sophia and Marshall. Sophia is not one to keep her sass in check or back down when she doesn't quite get her way which leads to some really interest situations both characters find themselves in. Both characters know how to push each other to the limits which leads to some explosive and spicy scenes that leave you certainly wanting more.
It was also really nice to see Sophia grow and discover missing pieces of her that she hasn't had for a very long time. She may not have had the best teen years, but she certainly is learning with the Wilder family to trust again and that not all people are bad and have ulterior motives. It was nice to see her mold herself into a family that, besides Marshall in the beginning, have welcomed her with open arms.
This was a fantastic read and I can't wait to see what happens next with this family when the twin's story comes out- something tells me it is going to be just as fast paced and spicy as this one- and hopefully we get to see more of Marshall and Sophia.
June 30, 2024
Marshall and Sophia, what can I say? They are fire together! Their story almost burned my Kindle up. Their relationship is like a chemical explosion that burns out of control. Sophia is a foster child on the verge of aging out of the system when we meet her in the story. She has been living with an abusive man for five years and he threatened to sexually assault her when she turns eighteen, so she ran away the day before she turned eighteen. She ended up in the small town of Ridge Valley and meets the Wilder family. She ends up being best friends with Hadley, the only daughter, and gets a job working for Marshall’s aunt. Marshall is the grumpy oldest son of a rancher family and has many responsibilities running the ranch. Marshall, Hadley and Sophia meet at the same time, and it is instalove between Marshall and Sophia and besties between Hadley and Sophia.
The story was a short, fun read, just like the relationship between Marshall and Hadley. It didn’t take them long to go from strangers to lovers to more. There is lots of spice sprinkled throughout the story as they can’t keep their hands off each other. I thought the plot was going to be predictable, but it wasn’t. I have never read anything like the mechanical bull and branding scenes before. You will have to read the book to find out what those scenes were about. The book is full of strong emotions by all of the characters, and while there are some serious issues addressed, there is also plenty of humor too. The book is not a cliffhanger, but it leaves you wanting to know more about the Wilder family, which you can if you continue to read the series. Overall, I liked the book and would recommend it to fans of possessive alpha males and heroines that need saving.
The story was a short, fun read, just like the relationship between Marshall and Hadley. It didn’t take them long to go from strangers to lovers to more. There is lots of spice sprinkled throughout the story as they can’t keep their hands off each other. I thought the plot was going to be predictable, but it wasn’t. I have never read anything like the mechanical bull and branding scenes before. You will have to read the book to find out what those scenes were about. The book is full of strong emotions by all of the characters, and while there are some serious issues addressed, there is also plenty of humor too. The book is not a cliffhanger, but it leaves you wanting to know more about the Wilder family, which you can if you continue to read the series. Overall, I liked the book and would recommend it to fans of possessive alpha males and heroines that need saving.
August 3, 2023
Having read all of Alisha's books I was a little surprised when I read the tropes and blurb as it is very different from her usual style. I hadn't, to my knowledge, read Cassie before so I presumed this would be her style instead. Let me tell you if this is how Cassie usually writes then she has a new big fan! Usually I don't read contemporary MF much as I tend to get bored but Marshall had me gripped from the start.
I loved the grumpy Marshall and understood why he responded to Sophia as he did in the first place, having his POV made it a much more enjoyable read as you could understand his motivation and when he finally lets Sophia in the firework display could rival Disneyland. I do wonder whether I could order me a dirty mouthed Marshall on prime but can't seem to find it on sale, if anyone does hit me up.
Sophia had my heart though, never has the saying she may be small but she is mighty been so appropriate. I loved that even though she was young she was not your typical naïve girl. She was strong, knew her own mind and not afraid to fight dirty to get what she wants.
A special mention needs to be given to all of the side characters, especially the Twins who were hilarious. Marshall's family was pivotal in moving the plot forward and it was a great way to introduce them for the rest of the series - Which I cannot wait for!
I loved the grumpy Marshall and understood why he responded to Sophia as he did in the first place, having his POV made it a much more enjoyable read as you could understand his motivation and when he finally lets Sophia in the firework display could rival Disneyland. I do wonder whether I could order me a dirty mouthed Marshall on prime but can't seem to find it on sale, if anyone does hit me up.
Sophia had my heart though, never has the saying she may be small but she is mighty been so appropriate. I loved that even though she was young she was not your typical naïve girl. She was strong, knew her own mind and not afraid to fight dirty to get what she wants.
A special mention needs to be given to all of the side characters, especially the Twins who were hilarious. Marshall's family was pivotal in moving the plot forward and it was a great way to introduce them for the rest of the series - Which I cannot wait for!
April 26, 2024
It's interesting how high the rating is on this book. (Spoilers ahead)
So, here are my problems:
The book was cringey, the writing wasn't too bad but still cringey. The characters were definitely cringey and the way they acted was oftentimes childish (even the actual adults and not just Sophia who is definitely still a teen).
The girl was 18 and the man was a whole adult at 30 which I personally find very unsettling (I wish authors would stop matching barely 18-19 year olds with 30 year olds, it's creepy).
The whole "making each other jealous" thing was overdone and childish.
The branding. It could have been hot, say in like a dark romance, but with everything else in this book I didn't like it.
The fact that she was not on birth control, lied about it and then got pregnant was a huge red flag. Which shouldn't surprise me since she is basically a child who just got some legal rights, like, yesterday. Also, not to mention the 30 year old man not using condoms.
Can you tell I don't like reading about 18 year old FMCs? I'd prefer to read about actual adults, y'all. Anyways, that's my problem though. If any of this is your cup of tea that's cool. But this was a pain to read for me and made me uncomfortable quite a bit lol. I didn't DNF it because it was short and I didn't have it in me to quit.
So, here are my problems:
The book was cringey, the writing wasn't too bad but still cringey. The characters were definitely cringey and the way they acted was oftentimes childish (even the actual adults and not just Sophia who is definitely still a teen).
The girl was 18 and the man was a whole adult at 30 which I personally find very unsettling (I wish authors would stop matching barely 18-19 year olds with 30 year olds, it's creepy).
The whole "making each other jealous" thing was overdone and childish.
The branding. It could have been hot, say in like a dark romance, but with everything else in this book I didn't like it.
The fact that she was not on birth control, lied about it and then got pregnant was a huge red flag. Which shouldn't surprise me since she is basically a child who just got some legal rights, like, yesterday. Also, not to mention the 30 year old man not using condoms.
Can you tell I don't like reading about 18 year old FMCs? I'd prefer to read about actual adults, y'all. Anyways, that's my problem though. If any of this is your cup of tea that's cool. But this was a pain to read for me and made me uncomfortable quite a bit lol. I didn't DNF it because it was short and I didn't have it in me to quit.
August 12, 2023
If these are your tropes, and you don't mind the almost insta-love-ish vibe, this is definitely the book for you. While there's a storyline, it's mainly focused on the tropes. I found the siblings interesting side characters, especially because the MCs are exhibitionists in their impatience, and their family farm is their playground.
Yeah.
They saw a lot.
Anyway, the story is a quick read, and I was glad they got together at the end. I didn't like a few elements, though. For one thing, I absolutely despise when one character uses other people just to make the person they're supposedly interested in jealous. BOTH MCs did this more than one time throughout the book, and I just don't find it romantic to hurt someone's feelings, or to make them question your relationship, just to see what they'll do, or because it makes you proud when they claim you publicly. Eh.
Also, he fucking branded her p*ssy without warning her during sex. Like an actual brand with his initials, and then says he tended to it for a week as after care. This is just after they had separated bc he couldn't simply call her his girlfriend when he treated her like one. Now he wants to permanently brand her with no warning and without them even discussing the separation? That's a big no fucking thank you for me.
Yeah.
They saw a lot.
Anyway, the story is a quick read, and I was glad they got together at the end. I didn't like a few elements, though. For one thing, I absolutely despise when one character uses other people just to make the person they're supposedly interested in jealous. BOTH MCs did this more than one time throughout the book, and I just don't find it romantic to hurt someone's feelings, or to make them question your relationship, just to see what they'll do, or because it makes you proud when they claim you publicly. Eh.
Also, he fucking branded her p*ssy without warning her during sex. Like an actual brand with his initials, and then says he tended to it for a week as after care. This is just after they had separated bc he couldn't simply call her his girlfriend when he treated her like one. Now he wants to permanently brand her with no warning and without them even discussing the separation? That's a big no fucking thank you for me.
September 12, 2024
When Sophia escapes her foster home and settles on a small town in Texas, she doesn't expect to squat in a ranch cabin during the off-season to survive. However, when ranch manager Marshall finds the spitfire in his cabin, he can't help but be drawn to her. Sophia has a thing for older guys, and Marshall's checking all her boxes. He tries to keep his distance, but his Little Felon has him giving in. He just needs to get her out of his system. But when her past catches up to her, Marshall realizes he's all in for the temptress. Can they still have their happily ever after?
Steal back your money from your foster family, catch the next bus out of town, settle in a small town, squat in cabin, and find yourself the next Mrs Broody Rancher? One ticket to Ridge Valley, please! Sophia's out there living her best life, and Marshall is fighting tooth and nail for his sanity. Poor guy didn't know what hit him. Although he's just as guilty as she is in this insta-lust, fast burn, whirlwind romance. I enjoyed book two, but learning more about the Wilder family of Wild Thorn Ranch in this story was delightful. Their antics crack me up, and I'm so ready for everyone to get their happily ever after. Bring it on!
Steal back your money from your foster family, catch the next bus out of town, settle in a small town, squat in cabin, and find yourself the next Mrs Broody Rancher? One ticket to Ridge Valley, please! Sophia's out there living her best life, and Marshall is fighting tooth and nail for his sanity. Poor guy didn't know what hit him. Although he's just as guilty as she is in this insta-lust, fast burn, whirlwind romance. I enjoyed book two, but learning more about the Wilder family of Wild Thorn Ranch in this story was delightful. Their antics crack me up, and I'm so ready for everyone to get their happily ever after. Bring it on!
September 11, 2024
Marshall
Cat’s Stats
MMC/FMC- Marshall and Sophia
Genre- Contemporary Western Romance
Length- about 150 pages
Heat- 🌋🌋🌋🌋☄️ (1🌋=2☄️). They do the things and name the parts using the C word. There is a lactation kink, some primal play, and a daddy kink which absolutely left me cold and made me deduct half a 🌋 from the heat index.
Series- I think so
Safety? Y, although they try to make each other jealous.
Triggers- Explicit erotic content, violence, language, branding
Tropes- Grumpy/Sunshine, Age Gap, Forced Proximity, Cowboy, Just 18, Found Family, Surprise Pregnancy, Dysfunctional Family FTW
Distinguishing Features- a young woman on the run from her foster father trespasses onto a ranch and uses one of the empty cabins, but gets caught by a grumpy older cowboy.
Mewsings
What I liked- this was a very OTT cowboy romance and it was just plain fun to see what was going to happen next. They are like unto bunnies, and it’s very hawt (except for the “daddy” nonsense) and some of the kinks were interesting.
What I didn’t- I think they should have just given up and admitted that they had an exhibition kink. It would save time.
Cat’s Stats
MMC/FMC- Marshall and Sophia
Genre- Contemporary Western Romance
Length- about 150 pages
Heat- 🌋🌋🌋🌋☄️ (1🌋=2☄️). They do the things and name the parts using the C word. There is a lactation kink, some primal play, and a daddy kink which absolutely left me cold and made me deduct half a 🌋 from the heat index.
Series- I think so
Safety? Y, although they try to make each other jealous.
Triggers- Explicit erotic content, violence, language, branding
Tropes- Grumpy/Sunshine, Age Gap, Forced Proximity, Cowboy, Just 18, Found Family, Surprise Pregnancy, Dysfunctional Family FTW
Distinguishing Features- a young woman on the run from her foster father trespasses onto a ranch and uses one of the empty cabins, but gets caught by a grumpy older cowboy.
Mewsings
What I liked- this was a very OTT cowboy romance and it was just plain fun to see what was going to happen next. They are like unto bunnies, and it’s very hawt (except for the “daddy” nonsense) and some of the kinks were interesting.
What I didn’t- I think they should have just given up and admitted that they had an exhibition kink. It would save time.
July 21, 2023
Hot/Sexy/Daddy/Banter
Well this book was HOT and funny with perfect amount of plot it was chef kiss and what I needed.
We get to know Sophia and she is running for a new life and boy did she find it oh she did.
Sophia is funny she know what she wants and she is not scare to get it or go for it. I really like she was so natural and spontaneous. She was so bad @$$ nobody can touch her man. I love her. Her friendship with Hadley was top notch.
The twins were so funny all of the bothers were funny I can't wait to read about them.
The story was so complet that I was happy and satisfied by the end. It had the perfect amount of spice/plot/problems and all of it came full circle at the end it was really good. The side character were perfectly writen and you want to now more about them.
There is a scene that was extra extra hot and unexpected but wow got me worry but at the same time hot and bothered.
This was an amazing fun read can't wait to read the other characters stories.
Well this book was HOT and funny with perfect amount of plot it was chef kiss and what I needed.
We get to know Sophia and she is running for a new life and boy did she find it oh she did.
Sophia is funny she know what she wants and she is not scare to get it or go for it. I really like she was so natural and spontaneous. She was so bad @$$ nobody can touch her man. I love her. Her friendship with Hadley was top notch.
The twins were so funny all of the bothers were funny I can't wait to read about them.
The story was so complet that I was happy and satisfied by the end. It had the perfect amount of spice/plot/problems and all of it came full circle at the end it was really good. The side character were perfectly writen and you want to now more about them.
There is a scene that was extra extra hot and unexpected but wow got me worry but at the same time hot and bothered.
This was an amazing fun read can't wait to read the other characters stories.
July 28, 2023
OMG does this book bring the spice!!!!
Our FMC Sophia takes off from her crappy foster home the day before her 18th birthday to start over. Ending up in Ridge Valley with no where to stay she "lets herself" into one of the cabins for a place to sleep before working out her next move. Only to be rudely interrupted the next morning by the grumpy and stubborn Marshall, while she is showering too!
Somehow Marshall is convinced by his sister Hadley to let Sophia stay and earn her keep. With the sexual tension building between Marshall and Sophia, will they be able to resist their urges? Will Sophia be able to start fresh and escape her past?
Marshall is a very spicy medium burn romance that is impossible to put down. Sophia is a sassy, strong and brave main character who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to ask for it. This book does feature an age-gap, branding, and lots of the good stuff. Very much for mature audiences and features a HEA.
Our FMC Sophia takes off from her crappy foster home the day before her 18th birthday to start over. Ending up in Ridge Valley with no where to stay she "lets herself" into one of the cabins for a place to sleep before working out her next move. Only to be rudely interrupted the next morning by the grumpy and stubborn Marshall, while she is showering too!
Somehow Marshall is convinced by his sister Hadley to let Sophia stay and earn her keep. With the sexual tension building between Marshall and Sophia, will they be able to resist their urges? Will Sophia be able to start fresh and escape her past?
Marshall is a very spicy medium burn romance that is impossible to put down. Sophia is a sassy, strong and brave main character who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to ask for it. This book does feature an age-gap, branding, and lots of the good stuff. Very much for mature audiences and features a HEA.
August 4, 2023
I really enjoyed this cowboy romance; Sophia may be young but she knows what she wants and that is definitely Marshall! This is a medium to fast burn very spicy age gap romance with some humour added in along the way. Sophia and Marshall bring out the best and worst in each other with their stubbornness but when they get on the same page the chemistry is off the charts!
Little Felon is my new favourite nickname and I cracked up every time Marshall's siblings caught them. The twins were hilarious and Hadley is such a sweetheart! This was a great introduction to the series; I definitely can't wait to read more about these characters.
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; this book is pretty much perfect and I have added all the authors works to my TBR!
Little Felon is my new favourite nickname and I cracked up every time Marshall's siblings caught them. The twins were hilarious and Hadley is such a sweetheart! This was a great introduction to the series; I definitely can't wait to read more about these characters.
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; this book is pretty much perfect and I have added all the authors works to my TBR!
August 6, 2023
Marshall & Sophia Were A Perfect Match!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review
Another absolutely phenomenal book by Alisha. This is my first by Cassie and will definitely be looking into more of her books. This new cowrite series is definitely my new favorite. Alisha is definitely one of those authors who can write multiple genres and still amaze you with her ability to create a story and characters that absolutely wow you.
I fell hard for the broody and often infuriating tatted rancher Marshall hard. His and Sophia’s story was absolutely perfect and they were a couple made for each other. They have a chemistry and connection that is instant and insanely intense. This was full of hot spontaneous moments, suspense, laughs, and so much more.
They got their happy ending and I’m definitely looking forward to Wyatt and Weston’s story which the next book in this series. Definitely a must read and I highly recommend it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review
Another absolutely phenomenal book by Alisha. This is my first by Cassie and will definitely be looking into more of her books. This new cowrite series is definitely my new favorite. Alisha is definitely one of those authors who can write multiple genres and still amaze you with her ability to create a story and characters that absolutely wow you.
I fell hard for the broody and often infuriating tatted rancher Marshall hard. His and Sophia’s story was absolutely perfect and they were a couple made for each other. They have a chemistry and connection that is instant and insanely intense. This was full of hot spontaneous moments, suspense, laughs, and so much more.
They got their happy ending and I’m definitely looking forward to Wyatt and Weston’s story which the next book in this series. Definitely a must read and I highly recommend it.
November 17, 2024
This was actually the first Novella I’ve ever read-
Typically, I stay away from them because I simply don’t like how short they are- I was not aware this was a novella until a few chapters in- so besides the story having to be very rushed- it was a great read! PLENTY of spice & a badass FMC! MMC is totally touch her & die vibes. I also really enjoyed the side characters.
At first when I learned that Sophia(FMC) met Marshall the day before her 18th birthday - I wasn’t sure if I could read a book with a barely legal FMC & Marshall was 30. So they were 12 years apart! Had I known that I probably would have skipped it- but I forged on& just shoved it out to my mind.
If you’re looking for a spicy …ranch vibes & age gap read this is for you!
Side note: I would have absolutely loved this had it been longer. I think the blurb would be an amazing novel. I didn’t like how it all had to be rushed.
Typically, I stay away from them because I simply don’t like how short they are- I was not aware this was a novella until a few chapters in- so besides the story having to be very rushed- it was a great read! PLENTY of spice & a badass FMC! MMC is totally touch her & die vibes. I also really enjoyed the side characters.
At first when I learned that Sophia(FMC) met Marshall the day before her 18th birthday - I wasn’t sure if I could read a book with a barely legal FMC & Marshall was 30. So they were 12 years apart! Had I known that I probably would have skipped it- but I forged on& just shoved it out to my mind.
If you’re looking for a spicy …ranch vibes & age gap read this is for you!
Side note: I would have absolutely loved this had it been longer. I think the blurb would be an amazing novel. I didn’t like how it all had to be rushed.
July 28, 2023
Marshall is the first book in the Wild Thorn Ranch series by Cassie Lein and Alisha Williams. It’s a good contemporary cowboy romance.
💜 age gap
💜 cowboy MMC
💜 found family
💜 learning to stand on own feet
💜 🌶🌶🌶🌶 spicy spice
Sophia just needs to be able to sneak out of her foster home after she gets her money back, and get away from there. Once she makes it to the bus station she gets the first bus she can out of there and ends up finding herself in Texas. But the big city life isn’t for her, so finds herself a small town that sounds like it might fill her needs. Will she be able to settle there or will she have to move on? Will her foster parents come for her? Is it possible to make friends in the new place?
I like how strong Sophia is in this book. She may be young, but she knows how to hold her own not only with work, but with the snark. The Wilder family is such a great family too with lots of sass and lots of love. I really enjoyed this book.
💜 age gap
💜 cowboy MMC
💜 found family
💜 learning to stand on own feet
💜 🌶🌶🌶🌶 spicy spice
Sophia just needs to be able to sneak out of her foster home after she gets her money back, and get away from there. Once she makes it to the bus station she gets the first bus she can out of there and ends up finding herself in Texas. But the big city life isn’t for her, so finds herself a small town that sounds like it might fill her needs. Will she be able to settle there or will she have to move on? Will her foster parents come for her? Is it possible to make friends in the new place?
I like how strong Sophia is in this book. She may be young, but she knows how to hold her own not only with work, but with the snark. The Wilder family is such a great family too with lots of sass and lots of love. I really enjoyed this book.
July 29, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥🔥🔥🔥
🐎 Jealous MMC
🐎 Age Gap
🐎 Cowboy
🐎 Steamy
🐎 Broody A**hole
🐎 Sassy/Strong FMC
I Loved this shorter story from Alishha Willians and Cassie Lein.
We follow a young woman by the name of Sophia as she gets as far away from the town she called home for the last 18 years. She runs away the day before her 18th birthday and the day she ages out of the system. She makes her way to a small town called Ridge Valley where she meets Marshall (being caught breaking and entering). She immediately knows she wants him and doesn't waste time pursuing him
Marshall is 30 and isn't looking for anything long-term, thinking just a taste will do. Will it though?
This was a really nice and fun read. The spice was on point and there wasn't any excessive drama. Can't wait for the next book in the series
🔥🔥🔥🔥
🐎 Jealous MMC
🐎 Age Gap
🐎 Cowboy
🐎 Steamy
🐎 Broody A**hole
🐎 Sassy/Strong FMC
I Loved this shorter story from Alishha Willians and Cassie Lein.
We follow a young woman by the name of Sophia as she gets as far away from the town she called home for the last 18 years. She runs away the day before her 18th birthday and the day she ages out of the system. She makes her way to a small town called Ridge Valley where she meets Marshall (being caught breaking and entering). She immediately knows she wants him and doesn't waste time pursuing him
Marshall is 30 and isn't looking for anything long-term, thinking just a taste will do. Will it though?
This was a really nice and fun read. The spice was on point and there wasn't any excessive drama. Can't wait for the next book in the series
August 4, 2023
5⭐️ 3.5🌶️
When we first meet Sophia, she is running away from a terrible foster home and takes the first bus out of town, not caring where it’s going. She is head strong and knows what she wants and will stop at nothing to get it.
Marshall is the oldest sibling in the Wilder family and the general manager of Wild Theon Ranch, which his family owns. He is a grump and we learn very quickly that he is stubborn.
The first time Marshall and Sophia meet, she is the shower of the cabin she broke in and stayed the night in. They are instantly attracted to each other but fight it.
I love that Sophia is the one who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to make it known while Marshall continues to be an alphahole and be stubborn.
The Wilder siblings are hilarious and I absolutely enjoyed their banter and the way the antagonize Sophia and Marshall.
When we first meet Sophia, she is running away from a terrible foster home and takes the first bus out of town, not caring where it’s going. She is head strong and knows what she wants and will stop at nothing to get it.
Marshall is the oldest sibling in the Wilder family and the general manager of Wild Theon Ranch, which his family owns. He is a grump and we learn very quickly that he is stubborn.
The first time Marshall and Sophia meet, she is the shower of the cabin she broke in and stayed the night in. They are instantly attracted to each other but fight it.
I love that Sophia is the one who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to make it known while Marshall continues to be an alphahole and be stubborn.
The Wilder siblings are hilarious and I absolutely enjoyed their banter and the way the antagonize Sophia and Marshall.
July 31, 2023
Great new co-write from Cassie and Alisha. A great page turner with hot hot hot scenes and some laughs thrown in.
Sophia has been in the foster system since her parents died. One day from turning eighteen and being an adult, she decides it's time to leave and start her life on her own, and get away from the horrors that await her if she stayed. She finds her way to small town outside of El Paso, Texas and on Wild Thorn Ranch.
A great age gap story brings Marshall into Sophia's life and the fireworks are going to fly, in more ways than one. Where will Sophia be in a year or two? Thanks to 2 epilogues, you'll find out, but is it what you expected?
Loved this so much, and I can't wait to read more and get back to the Ranch.
Sophia has been in the foster system since her parents died. One day from turning eighteen and being an adult, she decides it's time to leave and start her life on her own, and get away from the horrors that await her if she stayed. She finds her way to small town outside of El Paso, Texas and on Wild Thorn Ranch.
A great age gap story brings Marshall into Sophia's life and the fireworks are going to fly, in more ways than one. Where will Sophia be in a year or two? Thanks to 2 epilogues, you'll find out, but is it what you expected?
Loved this so much, and I can't wait to read more and get back to the Ranch.
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