My Baby with the Cowboy

Sterling Brothers Ranch #3

by Lainey Winters

What’s a single mom going to do when she arrives at her new job, only to find out her new boss is actually her baby daddy?

AMELIA

I used to be a buckle bunny, following the rodeo route for fun during my college years. That was until one explosive night with a bull rider forced me to hang up my boots for good. Because now, I have a beautiful little girl - and a new job that’s going to put me face to face with someone from my past.

JAMES

I had a future away from the ranch I call home, but tragedy forced me off the bulls and back to my home town. I want more than the ranch; I see what it’s done to my brother, but I can’t escape it. Until a familiar, curvy as sin woman applies to be our new admin manager at the ranch, with her little girl in tow. A little girl that looks a little too much like me…

MY BABY WITH THE COWBOY is a steamy, small town instalove novella that follows ex bull rider and play boy James Sterling, and single mother Amelia Ledger, as they navigate their relationship--and the secret baby they share.

86 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 12, 2025

Reviews

[Chandra Luna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some love stories start with sparks. Others leave behind a legacy—two pink lines and a memory that never fades.

Amelia was never supposed to fall for a cowboy. As a self-proclaimed buckle bunny, she’d seen her fair share of rodeo charmers. But James was different—gentle, electric, unforgettable. One wild night changed everything. And when two pink lines turned into a baby girl with James’ eyes and his stubborn chin, Amelia began searching rodeo after rodeo, hoping to find the man who never asked her name… but unknowingly gave her the love of her life.

Meanwhile, James never stopped regretting that moment. That night with the blonde who stole his breath? It haunted him. He looked for her—missed her—right up until a bull threw him and shattered his career. With his body broken and his dreams of riding gone, he returned home, unknowingly leaving behind more than the rodeo.

Fast-forward two years. James is working the cattle on his family ranch, trying to find purpose again… until his dad hires a sharp, hardworking single mom to help with ranch operations. And when she shows up—Amelia, his Amelia—she’s not alone. She has a little girl with eyes that look just like his.

The emotional hit in that moment? Devastatingly perfect.

Now, James has a second chance—not just with the woman who never left his heart, but with the daughter he didn’t know he had. Watching him step into that role—protective, gentle, determined to prove he’s all in—was enough to make me melt.

This isn’t just a surprise baby romance. It’s about redemption. About fate stepping in and giving two broken hearts the chance to heal. Amelia is cautious—rightfully so—but strong, and the way she fiercely protects her daughter while slowly letting James back in is both tender and empowering.

And James? He’s a cowboy to the bone—loyal, hardworking, and absolutely smitten once he realizes just what he almost lost. He’s not perfect, but he fights like hell to be the man Amelia and their little girl deserve.

Lainey Winters brings real emotion to this small-town, second-chance romance. It’s sweet, steamy, and hits every note of what it means to find your forever—just a little later than you planned.

If you love cowboys with soft hearts, tough women who’ve been through it, and little girls who bring two soulmates back together—My Baby with the Cowboy will absolutely steal your heart.

[Mafia Wife · Rating 4 out of 5]

He was on the top of his game until he wasn’t. He was a rising rodeo star, his career got cut short one night. It spent one incredible night with a beautiful woman. The next day he had a fall in an injury he couldn’t come back from. He returned home to the ranch to build a different life. He never expected to have her walk in with a child that looks just like him. She had one hot night with him, and when she found out, he left something behind she went back to the rodeo to look for him, but she couldn’t find him. She settled into single parenthood and took a job on a ranch trying to provide a better life, not expecting to run into the father of her baby. And not expecting him to be all in and ready to claim his family. Two people that have been through a lot had one crazy night together that left a lasting impression and a baby. It’s a fun ride the latest in the Sterling Brothers series. The characters of unique and well written and of course you get to catch up on the other brother his stories you’ve already read while watching this happily ever after unfold.

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[Knight Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A heartfelt story of instant love that would pass the test of time. James and Amelia met as a one night stand not even exchanging names on the rodeo circuit. The next day Amelia went home, and James suffered a career ending fall from a bull. Six weeks later she discovered, she was pregnant back on the rodeo circuit looking for the unforgettable man to tell him. Amelia moved in with her bestfriend who helped her through the next several months. She discovered she was a strong person. Meanwhile, James was not able to forget the girl from his last night of rodeo days, that he wrecked his career over, as he took a fall from a bull the next day. Now, he was home trying to pick the pieces up months later. Amelia and James made a wonderful couple with her being the more dominant person in the relationship. He was always willing to follow her lead.

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

Amelia and James

My Baby with the Cowboy is Book 3 of the Sterling Brothers Ranch series. It's a short and steamy, mutual-pining, instalove, OTT, secret baby, curvy girl gets her cowboy second chance romance. Amelia and James had an anonymous one night stand about 2 years ago. She was a buckle bunny and he was a bull rider. She ended up pregnant and could never find him on the rodeo scene after that because he had been injured. Now, she takes a job at a ranch, not knowing it's his family's ranch. One look at her and James knows that Isla is his daughter. Will they get their second chance to be a family? I loved how all in James was right away. He was so sweet with Isla. These two had great chemistry and the ending was so happy after Amelia let herself go all in. I loved it.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this second chance story, the way their connection and chemistry had remained after their time apart was clear. They may not have known a lot about each other to start with, but they did know that they mattered and were important to the other another. I really enjoyed seeing thow they handled everything, be open and honest with each other, and go after what they wanted. I also liked seeing James connect with his daughter, do everything he could to take care of his new family, and let them know that they were number one in his life.

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[Debdutch · Rating 5 out of 5]

“My Baby with the Cowboy” by Lainey Winters

-A sweet and steamy small-town insta-love romance with a secret baby twist. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.

Ex-bull rider James and single mom Amelia reconnect after an unforgettable one-night stand. Their chemistry is instant, but it’s their teamwork in building a family that shines.

A fast-paced, heartfelt read about love, second chances, and following her lead.

I would like to see Tessa get her cowboy and happily ever after.

[Callie · Rating 5 out of 5]

James is a previous bull rider, hurt after meeting someone he really liked. He now works at his family’s Ranch and will be in charge of the cows, a cowboy, like the mysterious woman he met called him. His dad has hired a new manager at the ranch and she will be there soon with her young child.
My Baby With the Cowboy is book 3 of the Sterling Brother’s Ranch. A great read, enjoyable and fun, a quick spicy read. Grab this and the rest of the series.

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[Val · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grab some tissues and get ready for a seriously swoon worthy book boyfriend. James is surprised to find he has a daughter, but once he does, he is all in.
It takes a while to convince Amelia that he wants to be a family. He lays it all on the line and a holds his breath. Another Sterling baby and her Momma to add to the clan.

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[Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like a 3.5⭐️ Cute fast fast-paced story of two people having a great night and leaving with so much more. Becoming a family and trying to figure things out together was just amazing.Will definitely read again.


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[Maria Moody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet

A nice little read ,boy meets girl for 1 night ,she gets pregnant and they dnt even have each others name, when she gets offered a job at his family ranch he realises he has a daughter and it's love and a HEA

[Natta · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 Stars