Roping the Cowboy for Christmas: A Saddlebrook Springs Holiday Romance

by Elsie Bright

Dear Santa, bring me a cowboy.
Sawyer Brooks isn’t the gift I had in mind when I made that wish. Sweet-talking, heart of gold, tall glass of water in the Texas desert.

One murmured darlin’ in my ear and I forget my name.

Hooking up with a hot cowboy who knows his knots? Pretty sure that wasn’t on my Christmas list, but I’ve checked it off on my first night in town.

I plan to forget the incredible one night stand, how obsessed he was with my curves, and the perfect way his rugged touch felt. Santa’s never delivered on my holiday wishes. I’m starting to think I’ve landed myself on the naughty list.

Except when I show up at Brooks Ranch working as the new veterinarian…Sawyer’s the horse trainer.

And he’s not about to let me go a second time.

One look was all it took for Sawyer to instantly know he wants me.
He intends to turn our one night of passion into claiming me as his forever.


Elsie Bright brings you cozy instalove and fast connections, big swoon factor, and never forgets the spice. Find your short and steamy HEA escape to leave you smiling in every Elsie B book.

152 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 28, 2025

About the author

Elsie Bright writes short & steamy cozy, fun, carefree romances to snuggle up with. Her books feature instalove and fast connections, big swoon factor, and never forget the spice. In her books you can expect to enjoy cozy romances with low angst, sassy heroines, and dominant heroes who fall hard and worship the love interest they're obsessed with. Find your short and sweet HEA escape to leave you smiling in every Elsie B book.

Visit the website at www.elsiebrightauthor.com for your next day-brightening reading escape.

For bonus content, finding me on social media, and more: https://elsiebrightauthor.com/links

Reviews

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roping the Cowboy for Christmas by Elsie Bright

A steamy cowboy Christmas romance packed with small-town charm, sizzling chemistry, and just the right amount of holiday magic.

When Noelle wished for a cowboy for Christmas, she never expected Sawyer Brooks to be the one to rope her heart. Their first night together is nothing short of electric, a passionate encounter that neither of them can forget. But Noelle is determined to leave it in the past—until she arrives in town as the new veterinarian and realizes Sawyer is the horse trainer at Brooks Ranch.

Sawyer isn’t one to let a good thing slip through his fingers twice. He knew from the first moment that Noelle was meant to be his, and he’s more than ready to prove it—ropes and all. As Christmas approaches, sparks fly, hearts tangle, and Noelle finds herself wondering if this cowboy is the best holiday gift she never saw coming.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Curvy Girl Book Nerd (Jen S) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Roping the Cowboy for Christmas is a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, he falls first, girl gets her cowboy, small-town Christmas romance. Noelle is a veterinarian who has moved from Chicago to Texas. Her boyfriend stayed behind, thinking she wasn't worth the move. Sawyer is a hunky cowboy and horse trainer who also helps at his sister's bar. He and Noelle meet at that bar as he is putting in a show. They have a hot one night stand, only to see each other again the next day when she sees her first patient. This was such a fun and steamy feel-good read. I loved that Sawyer was all in, and seeing Noelle get over her hurt caused by her ex, Mitch was great. I loved it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Laura D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noelle has just moved to Texas after becoming a veterinarian. Since moving here from Chicago, she’s a bit lonely for the holidays, but not looking for anything serious after her last boyfriend didn’t think moving for her was going to be worth it. While at the cowboy themed bar in her new town, Noelle and her friend are watching the “show” when Sawyer picks Noelle to be his volunteer. From the first moment she’s on stage, Sawyer knows this girl is different.

Sawyer is a cowboy by day and performs at his sister’s bar in town by night, showing off dance moves as well as his lasso skills. He asks Noelle to stay after the show so he can get to know her more, but one thing leads to another, and these two have a nice time in the front of his truck.

The next day, Noelle goes to her first appointment, and of course the first horse she sees is on Sawyer’s family farm, and Sawyer is thrilled to see his girl again.

This instalove Christmas novella is spicy and sweet, and such a short quick read. 90 pages of these two was the perfect palette cleanser.

Thank you to Elsie Bright for the ARC opportunity!

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her Christmas Wish . . .

Noelle Montgomery is a veterinarian who just moved to town. Her ex-boyfriend Mitch had coldly refused to follow her to her dream job in Texas when he could stay behind and have as many Chicago women as he wanted. So she broke it off and Byrnne convinces her to go to Happy Trails bar to enjoy the cowboys and meet new neighbors. Making a quick wish to Santa to bring her a cowboy, truly not expected it to be answered, she meets Sawyer Brooks, a cowboy very handy with a rope performing on stage. And they end up having a good time together in his truck, although she makes it clear that this is one-time only. But the surprise is on her when the next day she drives to her first client at the Brooks Ranch as their new veterinarian. She learns that Sawyer is the horse trainer! And it soon becomes obvious that he never intends to let her go!

That quick wish for a cowboy seems to have worked out for her! Then again, Christmas is magical...

[CJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cute feel good book! Cowboys and Christmas always a good time! You can’t help but keep a smile on your face while reading along with Sawyer and Noelle. Love his confidence and complete desire for her. And loved Noelle coming into herself and not only following her dreams but coming out on top in life and love! I’m a sucker for family togetherness and Christmas activities so this made me giggle and sigh with contentment with her happiness. A quick read to give you all the feel good vibes with just the right amount of steam and spice throughout! I just wished to learn more about the bestie and what happened with her and her nuptials. Looking forward to the next book installments in the Saddlebrook Springs series!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Juliana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Roping the Cowboy for Christmas

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶

“Easy, darlin’,” he murmurs. “I’ve got you. Promise not to let you fall. You just feel the music and keep those pretty eyes on me.”

Super quick cowboy read ! Like extremely quick (90 pages) and SUPER adorable! I am so excited for this series, and this was such a great intro to all of the characters!

Sawyer and Noelle have a whirlwind of a romance. Love at first sight where he falls fast and hard. But. Noelle is new in town and just starting her dream job as a vet. Past relationships have been hard and she's not really sure if she's ready to dive head first into a new one so soon. But Sawyer can be pretty persuasive!

[Darrion Woulleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this novella of Brooks Ranch, we meet Noelle the new veterinarian in town, making her big move and leaving everyone behind is a massive step for Noelle. With her bestfriend Byrnne, her first night is the start of something new, hot and steamy.

We also meet Sawyer Brooks, the younger brother that not only trains horses, knows how to tie knots but is also an entertainer on the side.
He is knowns for his playboy ways, but as soon as he sets his eyes on Noelle, he is a goner.

This book was fast, quick, sweet and spicy. I can not wait to read the rest of this series.

[Megan Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5🌟

This was a super cute debut novella! This rom com cowboy romance had a handsome, reformed playboy of a cowboy and young woman new to town for her job as a vet. After a spicy little meet cute they find that what was meant to be a fun night might get to be more now that they are forced to be around one another.

I’m excited to read about the other Brook’s brothers but Sawyer was so adorable in that he knew what he wanted and wild energy allowed him to just go for it! Perfect book for a sweet romance and a quick read!

🌟 Insta love
🌟 Cowboy/vet
🌟 Small town romance
🌟 Holiday romance

[readingwithyeli · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

such a cute and spicy short read!
noelle and sawyer are absolutely perfect for one another
and their chemistry was everything!
i absolutely love the way sawyer cares so much for noelle and making her feel like she deserves everything!

i’m so glad that it worked out for them cause the way they met was definitely a love at first sight moment and the spicy times were A1!

i really hope there’s a second story for them i would love to know what’s next for them!

[Amanda Bordner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Roping the Cowboy for Christmas was a fun a steamy he falls first, cowboy, instalove romance with plenty of holiday cheer to keep you entertained from start to finish!

Sawyer and Noelle were a perfect fit, and I just adored Sawyer's determination to ensure he didn't let Noelle slip through his fingers a second time. He knows a good thing when he sees it!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lena (desert.diva.reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one is for the novella lovers. Elise Bright hits the gas right out the gate and it doesn’t stop, the ending makes you want more.

Roping the Cowboy for Christmas is faced paced, packed with steam, is all about insta-love, and takes place mainly on a Ranch.

With a golden retriever MMC, Sawyer, and a curvy MFC, Noelle. Although it’s set in December, Roping the Cowboy is a perfect quick read for any weekend morning

[Debbie Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked the romance and Christmas theme combined in the story. Sawyer knows Noelle is the one for him at first sight and I like how he wins her heart. Noelle gets everything she wants in a dream job and a cowboy to love.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noelle meets Sawyer at a local bar in the town she just moved to. They hook up and she thinks it’s a one night thing because she’s not looking for anything serious. The next day she shows up to work as the new veterinarian in town, only to run into Sawyer. This short book was filled with spicy scenes and a cute cowboy who falls first and is obsessed with her. I had so much fun reading it!

[Samantha De Jesus · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cowboy, a vet and a whole lot of sparks. Sawyer and Noelle spent one passionate night together and from that moment he was sprung. A feel good, cutesy romance with a man who knows exactly who and what he wants. I love that we got to see the young, playboy brooks brother fall fast and hard for his girl. A perfect quick read with enough spice and cuteness to cleanse your palate.

[From_Laceys_POV · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a super cozy and spicy read. After veterinarian Noelle moves to town, she gets one crazy right watching hot cowboys dance where she is pulled on stage by sexy cowboy (and rigger 👀) Sawyer. Little does she know, Sawyer works at the ranch she gets called to the first day on the job and that new start without distractions is going to be harder than she imagined

[The Romantic Rush Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a good short and steamy, sweet and instant love story- and this one hit just the post. Over the top cowboy who falls hard for the girl, small town charm, instalove but still super charming. From the first bar meet cute these two had wild chemistry and the spice is spicing just right. Loads of fun, super sexy, and quite charming. Fast, feel good, spicy and super cute.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great quick read. A one night stand turns into forever when Noelle moves to Saddlebrook Springs. Sawyer was a sexy rancher who fell for Noelle at first sight. Fast paced and steamy!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lea · Rating 4 out of 5]

(ARC review)

A cute, fun easy read with good spice. Perfect as a palette cleanser! It had a good balance between plot, spice and romance which I appreciated a lot. Will definitely recommend this to people when Christmas rolls around!

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a sweet quick read

Christmas and cowboys are my favorite and this book has both.

After being convinced to have a night out in her new small town. Noelle is chosen to be brought up on stage during the cowboy show. And is quickly roped up by handsome cowboy Sawyer, who knew she was something special the moment he locked eyes with her. After their time together Sawyer is interested in more but Noelle insists it was a one time deal and doesn’t plan on seeing Sawyer again.

Until the next morning when she goes to check on a horse at Brooks Ranch and finds out that not only does Sawyer work there but it’s his family’s ranch. And Sawyer isn’t going to pass up on the opportunity to keep Noelle this time around.

Thank you so much to Elsie Bright for this ARC.