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Bourbon Canyon #0.5
Bourbon Bachelor
I won a date with the most eligible bachelor in Bourbon Canyon—except I wasn’t the one bidding.
Two of my best friends dragged me to a fundraiser and bid in my place. Tate Bailey isn’t just some mountain man bachelor the rest of town gushes about. He’s also the dad of one of my most troublesome fourth-grade students.
My only dealings with the divorced bourbon empire heir have been outlining the issues his son is having in school. Not exactly the best first impression—or second, third, and fourth.
The last thing I want is another rundown of everything my exes said was wrong with me, especially not from a rugged guy like Tate. But when I tell him he’s off the hook, he insists.
Fine. It’s only a date. Then I can go back to my dull life with my heart intact. Because there’s no way a guy like Tate would give up his bachelorhood for a boring, predictable, small-town teacher like me.
Two of my best friends dragged me to a fundraiser and bid in my place. Tate Bailey isn’t just some mountain man bachelor the rest of town gushes about. He’s also the dad of one of my most troublesome fourth-grade students.
My only dealings with the divorced bourbon empire heir have been outlining the issues his son is having in school. Not exactly the best first impression—or second, third, and fourth.
The last thing I want is another rundown of everything my exes said was wrong with me, especially not from a rugged guy like Tate. But when I tell him he’s off the hook, he insists.
Fine. It’s only a date. Then I can go back to my dull life with my heart intact. Because there’s no way a guy like Tate would give up his bachelorhood for a boring, predictable, small-town teacher like me.
84 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2023
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July 30, 2025
Scarlett wins a date with the town's most eligible bachelor, Tate Bailey. Tate Bailey is the town's hottest man and single dad, and he has always had the hots for his son's old teacher. Scarlett knows Tate's a good man and just giving her a good time for how much money his sister's spent to get them together, but what she doesn't know is that Tate wants her badly. Scared he'll see her as everything her ex did, and that she doesn't have the greatest relationship with his son, Scarlett is absolutely positive this won't work out.
I didn't have the greatest luck with the first book in this series, Bourbon Lullaby, but I wanted to try out this free novella (free if you sign up for her newsletter or $.99 on Kindle!) to see if Walker Rose's writing isn't for me, or if it was just those terrible characters. I ended up really enjoying this novella! I don't rate many novellas over three stars, so I'd say this did really well!
Even though this was only 85 pages, the romance was well-rounded. I already knew these two in the other book, as this is a prequel, but they didn't give me much. As always with novellas, the romance is going to be quick and doesn't give the reader enough substance, but hey, it's a novella. To be completely honest, though, I'm not sure why Tate and Scarlett didn't have a full book. There was definitely potential for there to be one, and I just think I would have loved them if it were longer than 85 pages!
I didn't have the greatest luck with the first book in this series, Bourbon Lullaby, but I wanted to try out this free novella (free if you sign up for her newsletter or $.99 on Kindle!) to see if Walker Rose's writing isn't for me, or if it was just those terrible characters. I ended up really enjoying this novella! I don't rate many novellas over three stars, so I'd say this did really well!
Even though this was only 85 pages, the romance was well-rounded. I already knew these two in the other book, as this is a prequel, but they didn't give me much. As always with novellas, the romance is going to be quick and doesn't give the reader enough substance, but hey, it's a novella. To be completely honest, though, I'm not sure why Tate and Scarlett didn't have a full book. There was definitely potential for there to be one, and I just think I would have loved them if it were longer than 85 pages!
May 2, 2025
I’m not usually a novella fan but this was solid.
I liked it.
Tate & Scarlett
Single dad x sons teacher
Bachelor auction
Meddling sisters
Cowboy vibes
Small town
Quick read
I liked it.
Tate & Scarlett
Single dad x sons teacher
Bachelor auction
Meddling sisters
Cowboy vibes
Small town
Quick read
October 27, 2025
4,5⭐️
Я приємно вражена.
Гарна маленька історія про соромʼязливу вчительку та самотнього татуся, яким організували побачення через аукціон.
Дуже потішили смішні вишивки та білизна Скарлет, це яскрава оригінальність))
Однозначно продовжу знайомство із серією
Я приємно вражена.
Гарна маленька історія про соромʼязливу вчительку та самотнього татуся, яким організували побачення через аукціон.
Дуже потішили смішні вишивки та білизна Скарлет, це яскрава оригінальність))
Однозначно продовжу знайомство із серією
January 5, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
Scarlett gets wrangled into going to a bachelor auction by her two best friends, not realizing it’s a set up. When the girls spend a fortune bidding on their older brother for her, both Scarlett and Tate don’t realize how their lives are about to change for the better thanks to the meddling sisters.
Honestly this was pretty cute, but I wished it would have been longer. I hated how awful Scarlett’s ex was and how much he had lowered her confidence, but Tate swept her off her feet and I would have liked to see more of their relationship!
Scarlett gets wrangled into going to a bachelor auction by her two best friends, not realizing it’s a set up. When the girls spend a fortune bidding on their older brother for her, both Scarlett and Tate don’t realize how their lives are about to change for the better thanks to the meddling sisters.
Honestly this was pretty cute, but I wished it would have been longer. I hated how awful Scarlett’s ex was and how much he had lowered her confidence, but Tate swept her off her feet and I would have liked to see more of their relationship!
July 16, 2024
3.5⭐ / 2🌶️
— vibezz
🥃 small town setting
📓 found family
🥃 insta-attraction
📓 she's his son teacher
mini blurb — ✍🏻
Tate was being auctioned off by his sisters during the city annual bachelor auction and they won his bidding for a date with their best friend, Scarlett. Would that be the occasion to finally try his luck with the shy teacher?
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cute quick read that worked as an 'opening' for this series, ngl I would have gladly read this as a full-length book, it had potential and the story was pretty entertaining.
Loved the character and I hope we get to read more about them later in the books!
— vibezz
🥃 small town setting
📓 found family
🥃 insta-attraction
📓 she's his son teacher
mini blurb — ✍🏻
Tate was being auctioned off by his sisters during the city annual bachelor auction and they won his bidding for a date with their best friend, Scarlett. Would that be the occasion to finally try his luck with the shy teacher?
//
She shook her head but still kept her gaze off me. And didn’t that get under my skin. I wanted her eyes on me. I wanted her attention on me. I wanted her under me.
cute quick read that worked as an 'opening' for this series, ngl I would have gladly read this as a full-length book, it had potential and the story was pretty entertaining.
Loved the character and I hope we get to read more about them later in the books!
October 17, 2024
I wish it was longer. Already love the family and community.
July 9, 2024
short novella, straight forward and cute!
didn't have anything too crazy going on, I felt that the angst was low which was nice. characters were as developed as they could being in a novella!
would recommend!
didn't have anything too crazy going on, I felt that the angst was low which was nice. characters were as developed as they could being in a novella!
would recommend!
January 20, 2024
Cute teacher-parent romance. Scarlett has also been hurt so Tate has to work hard to make her his! Great start to the series and looking forward to getting to know the others.
August 18, 2025
Kasaba kurgusuna giriş novellası..
Birazcık daha uzun olsa, kurguyu tam okusak güzel olurdu. Tate ve Scarlett arasındaki gelişmeleri biraz daha yavaş izlesek daha da keyif alırdım ama sonraki karakterleri işlerken onlar açık kalmasın düşüncesi kötü değil.
Birazcık daha uzun olsa, kurguyu tam okusak güzel olurdu. Tate ve Scarlett arasındaki gelişmeleri biraz daha yavaş izlesek daha da keyif alırdım ama sonraki karakterleri işlerken onlar açık kalmasın düşüncesi kötü değil.
May 21, 2025
At 83 pages this is a short novella I finished in a day. It’s my first Walker Rose book and it was OK, a 3 star romance. I put that down to the shortness of the book, not any issue I had with the writing. The hero, Tate Bailey is a divorced single dad who has recently moved home to help his father who is battling cancer, with the family ranch. Scarlet is our heroine. She has a large crush on Tate but because several former boyfriends had done a number on her and doesn’t think he could possibly have feelings for her. They first meet when Scarlet is his son, Chance’s teacher and they had several parent teacher meetings to discuss Chance and some issues he’s having. Though she doesn’t know it, Chance is very attracted to her but is sure she must have a low opinion of him in his role as father. She doesn’t.
Things come to an end when he is talked into being a ‘bachelor’ at an auction for charity. His sister’s secretly bid on him for a date for Scarlet. I’m not going to give anymore away since it is so short. But I’m more than willing to read more books in this series. In fact I already have them lined up on the kindle.
Things come to an end when he is talked into being a ‘bachelor’ at an auction for charity. His sister’s secretly bid on him for a date for Scarlet. I’m not going to give anymore away since it is so short. But I’m more than willing to read more books in this series. In fact I already have them lined up on the kindle.
March 4, 2024
I really enjoyed this novella and I'm excited to read more of the Bourbon Canyon series.
In this short story, a date with Tate is auctioned off for charity and Scarlett is the surprised winner. Scarlett was Tate's son's teacher so she's familiar with the brooding bachelor and she may have a bit of a crush. She can't believe that Tate would really want a date with her so Tate has his work cut out for him to convince her otherwise.
This is a cute, lighter read although it does touch on some heavier topics. I loved both Tate and Scarlett, and I enjoyed their chemistry. There is a bit of steam and a little laugh-out-loud humor, and it all kept me turning the pages. Walker Rose is a new-to-me author, and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
In this short story, a date with Tate is auctioned off for charity and Scarlett is the surprised winner. Scarlett was Tate's son's teacher so she's familiar with the brooding bachelor and she may have a bit of a crush. She can't believe that Tate would really want a date with her so Tate has his work cut out for him to convince her otherwise.
This is a cute, lighter read although it does touch on some heavier topics. I loved both Tate and Scarlett, and I enjoyed their chemistry. There is a bit of steam and a little laugh-out-loud humor, and it all kept me turning the pages. Walker Rose is a new-to-me author, and I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
February 22, 2026
Lunchtime quickie!!
Scarlett and Tate......she used to be Tate's son's school teacher. Now....well a girl can dream right?? Her best friends purchase a date with Tate at a charity auction and it goes off the rails. She's insecure, until push comes to shove and then it's no hold bar for the shy lonely teacher. But is this forever? or just part of the date?
Tate's been enchanted by Miss Scarlett since the moment he laid eyes on her. Now they are on a date and she's uncomfortable being the center of attention. That he can fix! But can he get her to trust him? To understand that this is more than a one date thing.
It's a cute story! I liked both characters and the secondary characters too.
Scarlett and Tate......she used to be Tate's son's school teacher. Now....well a girl can dream right?? Her best friends purchase a date with Tate at a charity auction and it goes off the rails. She's insecure, until push comes to shove and then it's no hold bar for the shy lonely teacher. But is this forever? or just part of the date?
Tate's been enchanted by Miss Scarlett since the moment he laid eyes on her. Now they are on a date and she's uncomfortable being the center of attention. That he can fix! But can he get her to trust him? To understand that this is more than a one date thing.
It's a cute story! I liked both characters and the secondary characters too.
June 23, 2024
Pretty sweet! A fast paced prequel novella in a new western series that was a perfect slump breaker after finishing Widow/Orcs this week. One, we had characters in their 30’s and 40’s. Loved! And I loved that our MMC, Tate, was like….prioritizing his kid over a relationship? Why don’t this happen more often in romance?? Anyway, I thought it was a nice touch! And I liked that the kid wasn’t made out to be a brat. He’s just had his life upended by his parents divorce and wants his dad around. And for his dad not to date his teacher. Who his dad has been pining for. Whew. I love a good bachelor auction and I LOVE when siblings are trying to set their siblings up on dates. I always think it’s cute! Short, sweet, a nice sex scene, and bootable characters. Cute!
March 6, 2025
Bourbon Bachelor, a charming novella within the Bourbon Canyon series, follows the journey of Tate and Scarlett as they navigate their relationship. Initially cautious due to Scarlett’s past heartbreak and mental abuse by ex-boyfriends, Tate, a father of an eleven-year-old son named Chance, made a promise to spend more quality time with him. Watching the couple work through their feelings and emotions was heartwarming as they built a family together.
July 7, 2025
4.5 Stars
This was super cute and I'm excited to get to know the family a lot more. I wanted it to be a little longer, but I thought it was a great way to do an intro to the family without being super name dumpy. I loved Scarlett and Tate and that she got along with his son, but it wasn't some magical she's the perfect step-mom moment. Excited to dive into the series now that it's (almost) complete!
This was super cute and I'm excited to get to know the family a lot more. I wanted it to be a little longer, but I thought it was a great way to do an intro to the family without being super name dumpy. I loved Scarlett and Tate and that she got along with his son, but it wasn't some magical she's the perfect step-mom moment. Excited to dive into the series now that it's (almost) complete!
March 8, 2026
I loved this book. Tate is a single dad who was auctioned off to the shy and quiet teacher Scarlett. They each have a secret crush. But will each of them open their hearts for a chance at love? Will they just ignore the obvious?
April 1, 2024
This was a good introduction to the Bourbon Canyon series. 😍
December 21, 2024
4.5 ⭐️
I REALLY loved this novella! Excited to dive into the rest of the series!😍
I REALLY loved this novella! Excited to dive into the rest of the series!😍
June 4, 2025
Why do I keep reading horrendous books?
I need to wash my eyes.
I need to wash my eyes.
July 18, 2025
Why did he have to call her Miss. Scarlett 🥸
December 7, 2025
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 11, 2024
Tuvo un buen inicio, pero pudo haber sido mejor desarrollada. Se lee rápido y entretiene.
July 31, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🌶️
A very cute, straight forward novella that sets up the Bailey family and the Bourbon Canyon world. I liked Tate and Scarlett… their first date, as a result of a bachelor auction, was a fun setup. And the added complication of Scarlett being Tate’s son’s former teacher added another layer.
🌶️
A very cute, straight forward novella that sets up the Bailey family and the Bourbon Canyon world. I liked Tate and Scarlett… their first date, as a result of a bachelor auction, was a fun setup. And the added complication of Scarlett being Tate’s son’s former teacher added another layer.
January 9, 2024
I finished this in one sitting, it was so good! It's a quick little read to get you ready for the series itself. I read Bourbon Lullaby first so I saw their relationship and wanted to know how they got there and I am so glad that I got their novella! Tate and Scarlett are adorable and sweet Chance? They're the most adorable family. I have to admit though, I liked that I read the full novel first, just because I felt like that gave you more insight into the Bailey family whereas this novella is just about this adorable trio.
March 3, 2024
This is a fun, pretty quick read with delightful characters.
Scarlett hasn't had the best of luck with men, so her friends buy her their brother at an auction. Properly embarrassed, she flees before Tate can find her. Tate, however, doesn't give up that easily and won't give up on his son's former teacher.
Scarlett is a fun character who doesn't have the best of self-esteem, but likes her job, life, and friends in the new town. She also has a BIG crush on her best friend's brooding brother, but is a little weary of trying anything because she was his kid's teacher.
Tate was all in from the beginning and did his best to show Scarlett he was serious.
I liked the consideration for the kid in the story, like including him in the "are you ok with me seeing someone" conversations and including his feelings about a new person (who is his former teacher and someone he might not like as much).
Scarlett hasn't had the best of luck with men, so her friends buy her their brother at an auction. Properly embarrassed, she flees before Tate can find her. Tate, however, doesn't give up that easily and won't give up on his son's former teacher.
Scarlett is a fun character who doesn't have the best of self-esteem, but likes her job, life, and friends in the new town. She also has a BIG crush on her best friend's brooding brother, but is a little weary of trying anything because she was his kid's teacher.
Tate was all in from the beginning and did his best to show Scarlett he was serious.
I liked the consideration for the kid in the story, like including him in the "are you ok with me seeing someone" conversations and including his feelings about a new person (who is his former teacher and someone he might not like as much).
November 2, 2024
I guess it's more of a 2.5, but the dialogue seemed awkward in spots, and the intimate scene (as well as some scenes leading up to) felt a little juvenile with the constant tits/boobs word choices.
Maybe cowboy romances aren't my thing, or I just need a break from contemporary romance. How common are exes who fail to ever give the FMC an orgasm? And are there any redeeming qualities or does the FMC seem to only have pricks for exes? It seems like the FMCs are virgins, or their exes are absolute scum who have never pleased the FMC. Heaven forbid a FMC in a romance novel have an ex because their lives went separate ways.
Anyway, YMMV.
Maybe cowboy romances aren't my thing, or I just need a break from contemporary romance. How common are exes who fail to ever give the FMC an orgasm? And are there any redeeming qualities or does the FMC seem to only have pricks for exes? It seems like the FMCs are virgins, or their exes are absolute scum who have never pleased the FMC. Heaven forbid a FMC in a romance novel have an ex because their lives went separate ways.
Anyway, YMMV.
February 8, 2026
a short novella, straight forward and cute
September 15, 2024
Bourbon Bachelor bk 0.5 [Bourbon Canyon Series]
This series is a contemporary Romance series.. This is the first book that i have read by this author and its a novella in the Bourbon Canyon series.. [I would give this book 3.5 stars, The romance was good & the friendships are awesome]
This book follows Tate & Scarlett.. You will find Single dad/Teacher Romance, Fundraise Bid Auction trope, Best friends Brother, Both have feeling for each other and more
Tate is a Single dad & Bourbon Empire company.. He works hard and looks after his kid.. He has sisters that he looks out for.. He is in the Bachelor Auction which ends up getting him a date with the teacher that used to be his son's teacher..
Scarlett is a Teacher.. She gets set up by her two best friends when they go to a bachelor auction and they bid on their brother so scarlett can get a date with Tate.. She loves staying in and watching her mystery t.v shows than going out.. She has two best friends called Summer & Autumn..
This book is packed full of:
⦁ Single Dad/Teacher Romance
⦁ Best friends Brother
⦁ Fundraise Bid Auction to win a date
⦁ Both have feelings for each other
⦁ Heroine's best friends set her up with their brother
⦁ Some steam with open-door play [Heroine's hallway]
⦁ Content: Hero talks about his father, Hero's son is going through some stuff because he wants to have his dad around more, Hero try's to work less so he can be their for his son, Heroine's ex did not treat her or her cat good
⦁ Heroine has a hard time trusting people because of her ex
⦁ Hero shows the heroine that he wants to be with her
⦁ Does not take long for the heroine to win the hero's son over
⦁ Hero will do anything for the Heroine
⦁ Heroine has a Cute cat
⦁ Forced Proximity
⦁ Strong Family Relationships
⦁ Strong Friendships
⦁ Love at first sight
⦁ summer theme
⦁ Small Town
I really enjoyed the Romance between Tate & Scarlett.. I thought Scarlett's cat was sweet and i liked how strong the family relationships are between Tate and his siblings.. Also liked the strong friendship between Scarlett and her best friends Autumn & Summer because you can see they care a lot about each other.. I am looking forward to read more books in this series
This series is a contemporary Romance series.. This is the first book that i have read by this author and its a novella in the Bourbon Canyon series.. [I would give this book 3.5 stars, The romance was good & the friendships are awesome]
This book follows Tate & Scarlett.. You will find Single dad/Teacher Romance, Fundraise Bid Auction trope, Best friends Brother, Both have feeling for each other and more
Tate is a Single dad & Bourbon Empire company.. He works hard and looks after his kid.. He has sisters that he looks out for.. He is in the Bachelor Auction which ends up getting him a date with the teacher that used to be his son's teacher..
Scarlett is a Teacher.. She gets set up by her two best friends when they go to a bachelor auction and they bid on their brother so scarlett can get a date with Tate.. She loves staying in and watching her mystery t.v shows than going out.. She has two best friends called Summer & Autumn..
This book is packed full of:
⦁ Single Dad/Teacher Romance
⦁ Best friends Brother
⦁ Fundraise Bid Auction to win a date
⦁ Both have feelings for each other
⦁ Heroine's best friends set her up with their brother
⦁ Some steam with open-door play [Heroine's hallway]
⦁ Content: Hero talks about his father, Hero's son is going through some stuff because he wants to have his dad around more, Hero try's to work less so he can be their for his son, Heroine's ex did not treat her or her cat good
⦁ Heroine has a hard time trusting people because of her ex
⦁ Hero shows the heroine that he wants to be with her
⦁ Does not take long for the heroine to win the hero's son over
⦁ Hero will do anything for the Heroine
⦁ Heroine has a Cute cat
⦁ Forced Proximity
⦁ Strong Family Relationships
⦁ Strong Friendships
⦁ Love at first sight
⦁ summer theme
⦁ Small Town
I really enjoyed the Romance between Tate & Scarlett.. I thought Scarlett's cat was sweet and i liked how strong the family relationships are between Tate and his siblings.. Also liked the strong friendship between Scarlett and her best friends Autumn & Summer because you can see they care a lot about each other.. I am looking forward to read more books in this series
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