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Hung Up
Rule #1 - no hooking up with anyone else. Rule #2 - don’t get attached. Rule #3 - no one can know.
Hannah Harlow, top barrel racer, the one to watch. I don’t feel like that anymore, all I feel is numb. My smile has faded, my heart is shattered and all I see when I close my eyes at night is the silhouette of a dark cowboy I know nothing about. This summer is my chance to keep my head down and get back on top, just in and out of the arena, then onto the next rodeo. That all changed the second Dean Wilder walked up those steps and stood across from me. Dressed in black from head to toe he looked like the cowboy from my dream. When he tilts his head up and those storm cloud eyes land on me all I can see is the man who turned my world upside down with four simple words. There ya go, darlin’.
Dean Wilder, unstoppable bare back bronc rider. That’s the title I’ve given everything up for. People know by now to keep their distance, and that’s how I prefer it. I ruin everything I touch, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to reach out and do a hell of a lot more to Hannah Harlow. I’ve got a rule of my own; she will end up with me. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but one day soon, she will be mine again. But the one thing I’m keeping from her might be the thing that makes her disappear again. She’s got me Hung Up and I’m trying my hardest to rope her in forever.
Hannah Harlow, top barrel racer, the one to watch. I don’t feel like that anymore, all I feel is numb. My smile has faded, my heart is shattered and all I see when I close my eyes at night is the silhouette of a dark cowboy I know nothing about. This summer is my chance to keep my head down and get back on top, just in and out of the arena, then onto the next rodeo. That all changed the second Dean Wilder walked up those steps and stood across from me. Dressed in black from head to toe he looked like the cowboy from my dream. When he tilts his head up and those storm cloud eyes land on me all I can see is the man who turned my world upside down with four simple words. There ya go, darlin’.
Dean Wilder, unstoppable bare back bronc rider. That’s the title I’ve given everything up for. People know by now to keep their distance, and that’s how I prefer it. I ruin everything I touch, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to reach out and do a hell of a lot more to Hannah Harlow. I’ve got a rule of my own; she will end up with me. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but one day soon, she will be mine again. But the one thing I’m keeping from her might be the thing that makes her disappear again. She’s got me Hung Up and I’m trying my hardest to rope her in forever.
327 pages, Paperback
First published October 28, 2025
About the author
Leigh Morgan
2 books24 followersLeigh released her first book Promise in early 2025. The ideas kept coming...her dark cowboy romance Hung Up will be available October 28th, 2025!
When she isn't writing Leigh loves to be outside, or running around with her three wild boys. She lives in UT and loves the summer nights when she can drive around with her windows down and music playing loud.
When she isn't writing Leigh loves to be outside, or running around with her three wild boys. She lives in UT and loves the summer nights when she can drive around with her windows down and music playing loud.
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December 9, 2025
That OW scene in the beginning gave me the ick and ruined the rest of the book for me. There was no coming back from that. The book had so much potential but in an attempt to make the MC “dark” it made him gross. 🤢
January 28, 2026
Not for me, should have stopped when she was watching him with OW, at the “yes daddy” cringe had to stop
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 5, 2025
This was the first cowboy romance I’ve read that had me HOOKED. I loved it and was eating up everything Daddy Dean did. When I wasn’t reading the book, I was thinking about it 😂
I loved how strong the FMC, Hannah, is. She has been through a lot and at such a young age, but her determination and wildness is inspiring. Dean not trying to tame her but being there for her at the same time was perfection. This is also the first smutty book I’ve read in a while that didn’t have me skimming the spicy scenes. They didn’t feel fake or over exaggerated.
It is 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ so if that is your thing, I highly recommend.
I loved how strong the FMC, Hannah, is. She has been through a lot and at such a young age, but her determination and wildness is inspiring. Dean not trying to tame her but being there for her at the same time was perfection. This is also the first smutty book I’ve read in a while that didn’t have me skimming the spicy scenes. They didn’t feel fake or over exaggerated.
It is 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ so if that is your thing, I highly recommend.
October 31, 2026
When the Cowboys Are Hot but the Plot Has Left the Rodeo 🤠
STORY
My first read by Leigh Morgan, and apparently only the author’s second book. I’m a sucker for cowboy romances, especially when they’re on the darker side, so I went into this one with high hopes. I guess I was expecting something along the lines of Raya Morris Edwards’ Sovereign Mountain series.
Well… let’s just say this was NOT the rodeo I signed up for. 🤠
The first chapter was genuinely promising. I was intrigued, excited, and ready for a deliciously dark cowboy romance. But then? Insta-lust, rodeo circuit after rodeo circuit, everyone being the absolute best at everything, and banging. Lots and lots of banging.
Where’s the actual plot? The emotional depth? The character development?
CHARACTERS
Dean is supposedly our dark, morally gray cowboy, but honestly, morally gray is already a generous description. And the reason he cut off contact with his family for YEARS? Ridiculously stupid. I was expecting some devastating family secret, not something that made me question everyone’s common sense.
And then there’s our FMC. Oh boy.
Her inner monologues try SO hard to make her appear deep, complex, and emotionally layered, but instead, they just become increasingly annoying.
And don’t even get me started on that forced third-act breakup!
She finds out she’s pregnant, misinterprets something he said, dumps him over it, and then goes out drinking and flirting with other men. All this shortly after telling him she loves him!
The entire conflict feels manufactured, unjustified, and completely unnecessary. Apparently, communication is an endangered species in this particular rodeo.
WRITING
I can forgive a predictable storyline. I can even forgive a ridiculous amount of smut if there’s enough chemistry and emotional substance to balance it out.
But this feels like a collection of spicy scenes loosely connected by rodeo competitions and unnecessary drama.
And the constant attempts to convince me these characters are emotionally complex aren’t helping. Show me the depth. Don’t just keep telling me it’s there.
SPICE
There’s certainly no shortage of it. Unfortunately, more spice doesn’t automatically mean a better romance.
And Daddy kink is one of my biggest turnoffs, especially when the characters are still young. So every time that particular word makes an appearance, another little piece of my reading enthusiasm dies.
CURRENT THOUGHTS — 70%
Here’s how well this book is working for me: By 30%, I actually had to start another book just to give myself a break!
I’m now at 70%, and instead of being desperate to find out what happens next, I’m wondering whether I even want to finish.
Maybe I’ll push through the remaining 30%. Maybe I’ll finally accept that not every cowboy deserves to be ridden into the sunset.
STORY
My first read by Leigh Morgan, and apparently only the author’s second book. I’m a sucker for cowboy romances, especially when they’re on the darker side, so I went into this one with high hopes. I guess I was expecting something along the lines of Raya Morris Edwards’ Sovereign Mountain series.
Well… let’s just say this was NOT the rodeo I signed up for. 🤠
The first chapter was genuinely promising. I was intrigued, excited, and ready for a deliciously dark cowboy romance. But then? Insta-lust, rodeo circuit after rodeo circuit, everyone being the absolute best at everything, and banging. Lots and lots of banging.
Where’s the actual plot? The emotional depth? The character development?
CHARACTERS
Dean is supposedly our dark, morally gray cowboy, but honestly, morally gray is already a generous description. And the reason he cut off contact with his family for YEARS? Ridiculously stupid. I was expecting some devastating family secret, not something that made me question everyone’s common sense.
And then there’s our FMC. Oh boy.
Her inner monologues try SO hard to make her appear deep, complex, and emotionally layered, but instead, they just become increasingly annoying.
And don’t even get me started on that forced third-act breakup!
She finds out she’s pregnant, misinterprets something he said, dumps him over it, and then goes out drinking and flirting with other men. All this shortly after telling him she loves him!
The entire conflict feels manufactured, unjustified, and completely unnecessary. Apparently, communication is an endangered species in this particular rodeo.
WRITING
I can forgive a predictable storyline. I can even forgive a ridiculous amount of smut if there’s enough chemistry and emotional substance to balance it out.
But this feels like a collection of spicy scenes loosely connected by rodeo competitions and unnecessary drama.
And the constant attempts to convince me these characters are emotionally complex aren’t helping. Show me the depth. Don’t just keep telling me it’s there.
SPICE
There’s certainly no shortage of it. Unfortunately, more spice doesn’t automatically mean a better romance.
And Daddy kink is one of my biggest turnoffs, especially when the characters are still young. So every time that particular word makes an appearance, another little piece of my reading enthusiasm dies.
CURRENT THOUGHTS — 70%
Here’s how well this book is working for me: By 30%, I actually had to start another book just to give myself a break!
I’m now at 70%, and instead of being desperate to find out what happens next, I’m wondering whether I even want to finish.
Maybe I’ll push through the remaining 30%. Maybe I’ll finally accept that not every cowboy deserves to be ridden into the sunset.
October 27, 2025
Morally grey cowboy - yes please!!!
Dean in his fringed chaps had me sweating with his dirty mouth, obsessive behaviour and hot bronc riding. He was obsessed with Hannah from first glance and what a two year build up to them finally getting together. I loved that he showed her his softer side and let all of his walls down for her. His stalking always had me giggling and he made me swoony whenever he would swoop in to save her if she needed it, but he gave her her strength when she was more than capable.
Hannah was young but mature for her age. She had a bit of growing up to do in her relationship with Dean but a little twist towards the end makes her face things head on rather than running away or blowing everything up. I liked that she gave Dean a safe place to be himself, they could both be wild and free together.
Such a great cowboy romance - really detailed in the rodeo life I loved learning more about it!
Dean in his fringed chaps had me sweating with his dirty mouth, obsessive behaviour and hot bronc riding. He was obsessed with Hannah from first glance and what a two year build up to them finally getting together. I loved that he showed her his softer side and let all of his walls down for her. His stalking always had me giggling and he made me swoony whenever he would swoop in to save her if she needed it, but he gave her her strength when she was more than capable.
Hannah was young but mature for her age. She had a bit of growing up to do in her relationship with Dean but a little twist towards the end makes her face things head on rather than running away or blowing everything up. I liked that she gave Dean a safe place to be himself, they could both be wild and free together.
Such a great cowboy romance - really detailed in the rodeo life I loved learning more about it!
October 28, 2025
Arc Review
Leigh Morgan really said, “Here’s Daddy Dean, you’re welcome.”
I have shadow daddies. I have demon daddies.
Now I have a cowboy daddy.
This is a cowboy romance with instant love, an age gap, and the “mine” trope and listen…I am colorblind to that red flag because it’s so green. (Fun fact. My husband is 10 years older than me 🤭)
There’s smut for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but also characters facing trauma and learning to heal and get back on the horse, literally and emotionally.
This isn’t a slow burn and there are rules but also: “Fuck the rules.”
And, “I think my soul just recognizes yours, darlin’.”
And can we talk about Kasey for a second? Instant smile every time he’s on the page. Please tell me we’re getting a Kasey book next, because that man deserves his own spotlight.
Hung Up will lasso your soul. It is filthy, it is full of heart, and it’s out October 28!
Thank you Leigh Morgan for the ARC!
Leigh Morgan really said, “Here’s Daddy Dean, you’re welcome.”
I have shadow daddies. I have demon daddies.
Now I have a cowboy daddy.
This is a cowboy romance with instant love, an age gap, and the “mine” trope and listen…I am colorblind to that red flag because it’s so green. (Fun fact. My husband is 10 years older than me 🤭)
There’s smut for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but also characters facing trauma and learning to heal and get back on the horse, literally and emotionally.
This isn’t a slow burn and there are rules but also: “Fuck the rules.”
And, “I think my soul just recognizes yours, darlin’.”
And can we talk about Kasey for a second? Instant smile every time he’s on the page. Please tell me we’re getting a Kasey book next, because that man deserves his own spotlight.
Hung Up will lasso your soul. It is filthy, it is full of heart, and it’s out October 28!
Thank you Leigh Morgan for the ARC!
January 18, 2026
I LOVE MC’s WHO CRY AND HAVE BREEDING KINKS
February 4, 2026
So I did enjoy this a lot but I just feel like there were some random situations within the book that didn’t have much substance and weren’t really needed. 4 ⭐
May 27, 2026
Saucy & spicy
October 12, 2025
Hung Up was everything I needed and more!
I loved the connection between Dean and Hannah from the first interaction.
Dean is the morally grey, broody cowboy that is a lone soul just keeping to himself. He never stays tied down and doesn’t look for a second chance with a fling until Hannah walks into his life.
Hannah is the all American rodeo girl that keeps to herself and only wants one thing. To make her parents proud. She does not want to be a buckle bunny or get caught up in drama. Little did she know trouble was lurking in the shadows.
I loved the connection between Dean and Hannah from the first interaction.
Dean is the morally grey, broody cowboy that is a lone soul just keeping to himself. He never stays tied down and doesn’t look for a second chance with a fling until Hannah walks into his life.
Hannah is the all American rodeo girl that keeps to herself and only wants one thing. To make her parents proud. She does not want to be a buckle bunny or get caught up in drama. Little did she know trouble was lurking in the shadows.
December 12, 2025
I’ve read a lot of cowboy romance over the years. Here lately, I’ve dnf’d a lot of cowboy romances. Why? You ever heard of a “Kmart cowboy”? That’s what current cowboy romances have been like for me. Not real. Fake. They wear all the gear and boots, but it’s all show and no pony. BUT, this book!! It’s the real deal. The author has either lived the life or done her research. Myself, coming from a real rodeo/farm life, I can’t get past my “that’s not how it goes” feelings in a lot of the current cowboy/rural romance books. So I really appreciate it when I read one that’s very on the mark. Plus, the writing and story telling was excellent. I loved both main characters. I wouldn’t say it was dark. Maybe a little darkish in some aspects. They both dealt with a lot of trauma and the author handled them with care….. and man, I loved his inner dialogue when he talked about how he felt for her. Sigh!!…. I normally don’t like a book with a lot of spice. This book had a lot of spice and I didn’t find myself skimming through any of it. I think it’s because I could feel how they felt about each other during those parts. It wasn’t just sex. No matter if it was dirty and kinky or just straight up love making. It was good either way. I really hope we get more from this author. I’ll be the first in line!!
October 12, 2025
I finished this book last week and I still can’t stop thinking about it. This was a glorious cowboy romance which I very much needed to as a lighter, enjoyable read but wow did it have depth, emotion and heart. Having been lucky enough to enjoy as an ARC, I want to thank Leigh Morgan for trusting me with her story - it resonated and touched me so thank you.
Hannah is a barrel rider, competing at the top level with 3 very distinct rules in place, most importantly to not get attached. But when Dean Wilder, a bare back bronc rider steps into her life, literally, she can’t seem to stay away from the dark, stormy-eyed reckless cowboy and he can’t take his eye off of her either…he has his own rule - to make her his.
This was more than just a cowboy romance, there is real heart, soul and feeling in this book and I loved every page. The heartbreak for Hannah, what made her create her 3 rules and close herself off from the world, made me cry from the early pages. As someone who has experienced similar emotions and events, I really resonated with her and the emotions that she felt during this time. I was so touched with the care and delicate nature that Leigh Morgan took over Hannah’s emotions - thank you again. And the fact that Hannah loves listening to Sleep Token too makes her one of my favourite FMCs!
This is a book with some real spice 🌶️ and true heartbreak and loss - please read the trigger warnings ⚠️ before reading. But if you like romance, cowboys and all things dark and brooding, this is the book for you! I can’t wait for release October 28th and I am still so Hung up about it 😍🤭🥵
Favourite quote:
💫 Love is boundless, it can’t be tamed, can’t be reined in. It will rope you in and buck you off, but we will always go back to it, ready to get hung up over and over again.💫
Hannah is a barrel rider, competing at the top level with 3 very distinct rules in place, most importantly to not get attached. But when Dean Wilder, a bare back bronc rider steps into her life, literally, she can’t seem to stay away from the dark, stormy-eyed reckless cowboy and he can’t take his eye off of her either…he has his own rule - to make her his.
This was more than just a cowboy romance, there is real heart, soul and feeling in this book and I loved every page. The heartbreak for Hannah, what made her create her 3 rules and close herself off from the world, made me cry from the early pages. As someone who has experienced similar emotions and events, I really resonated with her and the emotions that she felt during this time. I was so touched with the care and delicate nature that Leigh Morgan took over Hannah’s emotions - thank you again. And the fact that Hannah loves listening to Sleep Token too makes her one of my favourite FMCs!
This is a book with some real spice 🌶️ and true heartbreak and loss - please read the trigger warnings ⚠️ before reading. But if you like romance, cowboys and all things dark and brooding, this is the book for you! I can’t wait for release October 28th and I am still so Hung up about it 😍🤭🥵
Favourite quote:
💫 Love is boundless, it can’t be tamed, can’t be reined in. It will rope you in and buck you off, but we will always go back to it, ready to get hung up over and over again.💫
October 23, 2025
ARC Review:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
🌶️🌶️🌶️
This story follows Dean, a bareback bronc rider, and Hannah, a barrel racer. After a family tragedy, Hannah swears off people in general, vowing to never let anyone get close to her in the hopes that she will never feel the pain of losing loved ones ever again.
Dean falls for Hannah at first sight, and unbeknownst to Hannah, makes it his mission to win her heart.
The love story between Hannah and Dean was sweet and funny at times.
Hannah’s journey to being able to trust and love again was beautiful to experience with her. Watching her become happier, making friends, and smiling more freely was so heartwarming.
This book does have some themes and events that may be triggering for some readers, including SA, r@p3, intentional unaliv-ing, and some stalking (sharing her location to himself without her knowledge) however I felt these scenes were well written, not super in your face descriptive, and if necessary you could skip them and still understand everything in the book.
Honestly, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The relationships were all very well written, believable and had convincing development arcs. I’d definitely re-read this one!
If you’re a fan of dark romance and cowboys, this is definitely for you! Though as always, make sure you’re checking your triggers fam 🫶🏻 happy and safe reading all xx
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
🌶️🌶️🌶️
This story follows Dean, a bareback bronc rider, and Hannah, a barrel racer. After a family tragedy, Hannah swears off people in general, vowing to never let anyone get close to her in the hopes that she will never feel the pain of losing loved ones ever again.
Dean falls for Hannah at first sight, and unbeknownst to Hannah, makes it his mission to win her heart.
The love story between Hannah and Dean was sweet and funny at times.
Hannah’s journey to being able to trust and love again was beautiful to experience with her. Watching her become happier, making friends, and smiling more freely was so heartwarming.
This book does have some themes and events that may be triggering for some readers, including SA, r@p3, intentional unaliv-ing, and some stalking (sharing her location to himself without her knowledge) however I felt these scenes were well written, not super in your face descriptive, and if necessary you could skip them and still understand everything in the book.
Honestly, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The relationships were all very well written, believable and had convincing development arcs. I’d definitely re-read this one!
If you’re a fan of dark romance and cowboys, this is definitely for you! Though as always, make sure you’re checking your triggers fam 🫶🏻 happy and safe reading all xx
October 28, 2025
I have a soft spot for a cowboy romance. Something about these men 😍
This book was addicting. A true page turner from the moment you start the book!
Hannah is a force to be reckoned with. She’s got thick walls and now room for attachments. Hannah is friendly enough to make conversation with folks in the rodeo, but always on the rode for the next gig. Her only priority is rounding those 3 barrels in record time.
Dean is known as the cowboy not to mess with. His dark and mean persona keeps people at a distance. He’s not looking for friends and sure as hell not looking to settle down. The only thing on his mind is clearing it for 8 seconds in the back of a Bronc.
Their paths finally collide in this world of their and they can’t deny this gravitational pull!! They literally can’t leave each other alone!!
You have got to pick this book up and find out if they break their 3 rules, one of them being this fling is top secret!
I am so lucky to have received this ARC, thank you thank you thank you!! I had the best time 🤎🤍🩶
September 28, 2025
ʙᴏᴏᴋ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ 📖: ʜᴜɴɢ ᴜᴘ ʙʏ ʟᴇɪɢʜ ᴍᴏʀɢᴀɴ
✮✮✮✮✮
It’s no secret I love a cowboy/cowgirl romance so when I saw Hung up I had to read it. Leigh is new to me but I was blown away with her writing and got so caught up in Dean and Hannah story. This was blended with their romance, some heavier moments and healing. Dean (31) was a mix of moody and withdrawn but all male until Hannah enters is life and she softens all the jagged edges. He would have me throwing out all my rules for his 😏. I loved Hannah’s (21) personality. A mix of wild but also guarded from the pain she carries.
If you are a fan of age gap (10 yrs) a rough cowboy who knows what cowgirl he wants and doesn’t give up until he gets her, in what ever way that is, and makes you forget the rules this book is it.
— “𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦, 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦,” 𝘐 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘦, “𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘩.”—
✮✮✮✮✮
It’s no secret I love a cowboy/cowgirl romance so when I saw Hung up I had to read it. Leigh is new to me but I was blown away with her writing and got so caught up in Dean and Hannah story. This was blended with their romance, some heavier moments and healing. Dean (31) was a mix of moody and withdrawn but all male until Hannah enters is life and she softens all the jagged edges. He would have me throwing out all my rules for his 😏. I loved Hannah’s (21) personality. A mix of wild but also guarded from the pain she carries.
If you are a fan of age gap (10 yrs) a rough cowboy who knows what cowgirl he wants and doesn’t give up until he gets her, in what ever way that is, and makes you forget the rules this book is it.
— “𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦, 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦,” 𝘐 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘦, “𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘩.”—
November 8, 2025
Hung Up by Leigh Morgan 🤎
Dark. Gritty. Addictive in the way only a dark cowboy romance can be.
Dean Wilder, bronc rider, broody, and built to destroy my peace in the best way possible. He’s been obsessed with Hannah since the accident. And Hannah? A barrel racer with fire in her veins and no plans to get tied down. What she doesn’t know? Dean is the one who helped after the accident.
They’ve got a past without even realizing it, and when they cross paths again… it’s messy, magnetic, and so damn good. There’s trauma, healing, and just enough chaos to keep you wanting more. 😏
Dean’s that emotionally mature cowboy who hides it behind a rough exterior, and Hannah’s the one who softens his edges without ever dimming her own light. It’s dark, it’s spicy, and it’s full of literal “touch her and die” moments.
It’s dark, it’s raw, and it’s the perfect mix of pain, passion, and that kind of love that sneaks up on you. Basically: this book gave me heart eyes, goosebumps, and a few “oh, we’re doing that now?” moments. 10/10 would let Dean ruin me again. 🖤
Dark. Gritty. Addictive in the way only a dark cowboy romance can be.
Dean Wilder, bronc rider, broody, and built to destroy my peace in the best way possible. He’s been obsessed with Hannah since the accident. And Hannah? A barrel racer with fire in her veins and no plans to get tied down. What she doesn’t know? Dean is the one who helped after the accident.
They’ve got a past without even realizing it, and when they cross paths again… it’s messy, magnetic, and so damn good. There’s trauma, healing, and just enough chaos to keep you wanting more. 😏
Dean’s that emotionally mature cowboy who hides it behind a rough exterior, and Hannah’s the one who softens his edges without ever dimming her own light. It’s dark, it’s spicy, and it’s full of literal “touch her and die” moments.
It’s dark, it’s raw, and it’s the perfect mix of pain, passion, and that kind of love that sneaks up on you. Basically: this book gave me heart eyes, goosebumps, and a few “oh, we’re doing that now?” moments. 10/10 would let Dean ruin me again. 🖤
June 10, 2026
4.25 out of 5 stars. Revisiting this book for a second time only confirmed how much I enjoyed it the first time around. Dean was everything I love in a cowboy MMC, he’s protective, morally gray, and impossible not to fall for. Hannah was equally compelling, showing incredible strength despite everything she had been through, and I loved watching her healing journey unfold. This book perfectly blends a cowboy romance with darker themes, while still delivering a story centered on healing, growth, and finding someone who truly understands you. While instant connections aren't usually my favorite trope, I thought it was handled really well here because Dean and Hannah genuinely felt like they needed each other. Both were carrying their own wounds, whether from loss or past experiences, and watching them help each other heal made their relationship feel meaningful and earned. Add in plenty of chemistry and spice, and this was a story that completely worked for me from beginning to end.
October 16, 2025
I love a morally gray cowboy! Dean is grumpy & stalks in a sweet way 😆 touch her & ☠️. Even better, he falls first. Hannah is a barrel racer & has built a solid brick wall around her heart after a terrible tragedy. That way she never feels pain or loss again. Dean is a playboy bronc rider who seems to only warm up to her & of course his beautiful horse Ghost. It wasn’t until two years after the accident for their story to start. He was there the day everything changed for Hannah. He fell so hard that he would spill blood for her love. Both are running away from ghosts of their past. Will, their beautifully unhinged love bring them to the present or be shells walking the earth?
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# stalker
# age gap
# blood play
# c*m play
# restraints
# found family
# healing
# open door
# he falls first
🧲🧲🧲🧲🧲
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
# stalker
# age gap
# blood play
# c*m play
# restraints
# found family
# healing
# open door
# he falls first
October 23, 2025
“I think my soul just recognizes yours, Darlin” 🥵🥵 SIR! THIS MAN!! We LOVE a grumpy man that has a soft spot for his girl! This book took two of my favorite sub genres, dark romance and cowboy romance, and melded them together PERFECTLY! If you love cowboy romance and want to step into dark romance, this book is the way to do it.
It’s definitely spicy, but in a real way. Nothing about this book feels over exaggerated for drama. The spice, the depth, the character development, the emotion, all of it is so real and so well written! The age gap is perfect, and doesn’t toe the line of inappropriate while still showcasing the differences in experience. I cannot say enough good things about this book!
It’s definitely spicy, but in a real way. Nothing about this book feels over exaggerated for drama. The spice, the depth, the character development, the emotion, all of it is so real and so well written! The age gap is perfect, and doesn’t toe the line of inappropriate while still showcasing the differences in experience. I cannot say enough good things about this book!
October 25, 2025
⭐️4/5 🌶4/5
Looking for a walking red flag dressed as a cowboy?! Dean is your man. After two years of yearning for Hannah, he steals her phone, goes through her wallet and said phone, stalks her through her phone's location and an air tag placed in her car. Dean is a mighty fine looking bronc rider, but what I found especially awesome about this book is that Hannah also participates in the rodeo, as a barrel racer. We love a strong FMC! Even though I would have liked to read more about the rodeo events and found that there was too much smut at times (I know how can you say that?! I just missed some emotional depth to the relationship but the smut is really really good😇) I enjoyed this book very much! It had a heartbreaking beginning and a heartwarming ending 🥰
Looking for a walking red flag dressed as a cowboy?! Dean is your man. After two years of yearning for Hannah, he steals her phone, goes through her wallet and said phone, stalks her through her phone's location and an air tag placed in her car. Dean is a mighty fine looking bronc rider, but what I found especially awesome about this book is that Hannah also participates in the rodeo, as a barrel racer. We love a strong FMC! Even though I would have liked to read more about the rodeo events and found that there was too much smut at times (I know how can you say that?! I just missed some emotional depth to the relationship but the smut is really really good😇) I enjoyed this book very much! It had a heartbreaking beginning and a heartwarming ending 🥰
October 28, 2025
She’s a barrel racer trying to outrun her traumatic past. He’s a playboy bull rider on the verge of retirement that cannot stop thinking about her. A dark cowboy, age-gap romance where instant, electric chemistry ignited an obsession of protectiveness and nurturing within Dean for Hannah. Wow, these characters! I appreciated the engaging plot, I admired the descriptive settings, and adored the authentic dialogue (I’m pretty sure each time Dean said “Darlin” my cheeks grew hot and my toes curled). I could picture it all in my head so vividly, feeling all the emotions…hurting with them, and celebrating with them too. This is the second book by this author, each with different romantic sub-genres…both equally fascinating and so good! 4.5 stars
Thanks to the author for the eARC.
Thanks to the author for the eARC.
February 21, 2026
Hung Up is a heavy hitter right from the start. The trauma and grief are central to this story, but I loved the way that Dean steps in for Hannah over and over again and shows her through his actions that he is there for her.
The way that these two come together is beautiful, fun, sassy, sexy and a bit unconventional, but when you know, you know. Dean knew from the moment he carried Hannah out of the arena that she was it for him. This story hits some really deeply emotional themes, but I loved that Dean never tried to tamp down Hannah's wild spirit, and instead he just wanted to soar with her and support her along the way. His fierce protectiveness was delightful and I loved the way he showed up for her and how she helped him work through his own demons so that they could get to their beautiful life together with their friends and family.
TROPES:
Cowboy
Forced Proximity
Workplace
Hurt x Comfort
Touch Her & Die
The way that these two come together is beautiful, fun, sassy, sexy and a bit unconventional, but when you know, you know. Dean knew from the moment he carried Hannah out of the arena that she was it for him. This story hits some really deeply emotional themes, but I loved that Dean never tried to tamp down Hannah's wild spirit, and instead he just wanted to soar with her and support her along the way. His fierce protectiveness was delightful and I loved the way he showed up for her and how she helped him work through his own demons so that they could get to their beautiful life together with their friends and family.
TROPES:
Cowboy
Forced Proximity
Workplace
Hurt x Comfort
Touch Her & Die
October 5, 2025
Who doesn’t salivate for a morally grey cowboy daddy?! The stalking, possessive, ‘touch her and die’ type who’d spill blood without a blink of an eye for the one he loves. And Daddy Dean? He delivered. This filthy, unhinged man who has a raging breeding kink? He can ravage me anytime, anywhere- no questions asked 🤭🥵🔥
Hannah and Dean both locked their hearts away for different reasons, but the journey that unfolded? Pure magic. The emotion, the tension, the characters…every page had me hooked. I laughed, I cried, I giggled like a giddy schoolgirl. It was a wild, beautiful ride from start to finish, and I was completely swept away.
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Hannah and Dean both locked their hearts away for different reasons, but the journey that unfolded? Pure magic. The emotion, the tension, the characters…every page had me hooked. I laughed, I cried, I giggled like a giddy schoolgirl. It was a wild, beautiful ride from start to finish, and I was completely swept away.
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April 19, 2026
Greatly enjoyed this read.
Dean was a stormy dark man who had demons driving him.
Hannah had lost her parents and then suffered an injury after finding out that they had been killed. She had a melt down and pulled away from everyone as a way to protect her heart of the painful tragedy but Dean had been touched by her and couldn't forget her.
When they finally reconnect, sparks fly and their relationship blooms though Hannah tries to put 'limits' on it. Dean pushes through because he knows she is his.
With many trials and tribulations they find a HEA that was both entertaining and believable.
Thanks for the great read, Ms. Morgan. Looking forward to your next book.
Dean was a stormy dark man who had demons driving him.
Hannah had lost her parents and then suffered an injury after finding out that they had been killed. She had a melt down and pulled away from everyone as a way to protect her heart of the painful tragedy but Dean had been touched by her and couldn't forget her.
When they finally reconnect, sparks fly and their relationship blooms though Hannah tries to put 'limits' on it. Dean pushes through because he knows she is his.
With many trials and tribulations they find a HEA that was both entertaining and believable.
Thanks for the great read, Ms. Morgan. Looking forward to your next book.
September 9, 2026
A cowboy romance with a strong focus on grief, healing, and finding yourself again.
Hannah is a strong, determined, independent woman who is trying to survive after losing her parents. I really liked following her healing journey and watching her slowly grow and find her way again after meeting Dean.
Dean was such an interesting MMC. He’s morally gray, a little obsessive, and definitely has some stalking tendencies, but at the same time, he genuinely tries to be there for Hannah and stand by her side.
I really enjoyed watching both of them grow, heal, and mature throughout the story. The found family was also such a nice part of the book.
And the spice? Loved it.
Hannah is a strong, determined, independent woman who is trying to survive after losing her parents. I really liked following her healing journey and watching her slowly grow and find her way again after meeting Dean.
Dean was such an interesting MMC. He’s morally gray, a little obsessive, and definitely has some stalking tendencies, but at the same time, he genuinely tries to be there for Hannah and stand by her side.
I really enjoyed watching both of them grow, heal, and mature throughout the story. The found family was also such a nice part of the book.
And the spice? Loved it.
October 17, 2025
I love a good cowboy romance! When I read the description for this book I knew I needed to read it. Not only is Dean a cowboy, he’s a morally gray cowboy?! Does it get much better? Haha
I also love when a book has a playlist and the rodeo event rules at the beginning of the book were helpful and a nice touch added to the book.
Hung up was emotional, spicy, and heartwarming and I ate up every minute of it which was wasn’t a long time because I flew through this book in less than 48 hours!
Thank you Leigh Morgan for allowing me to arc read for you!
I also love when a book has a playlist and the rodeo event rules at the beginning of the book were helpful and a nice touch added to the book.
Hung up was emotional, spicy, and heartwarming and I ate up every minute of it which was wasn’t a long time because I flew through this book in less than 48 hours!
Thank you Leigh Morgan for allowing me to arc read for you!
October 22, 2025
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This book had me hooked from page one. The tension, the danger, the raw emotion it’s everything you want in a dark cowboy romance I LOVE COWBOY ROMANCEEEE
leigh morgan really outdid herself with this one. The chemistry phoeefff Off the charts The angst delicious. The ending left me screaming and thinking about everythingggg
If you love protective cowboys, fierce heroines, and stories that make your heart race Hung Up needs to be on your TBR immediately and the best News it’s almost OUTTTTT so have a little patience and it’s yourseeeeee
This book had me hooked from page one. The tension, the danger, the raw emotion it’s everything you want in a dark cowboy romance I LOVE COWBOY ROMANCEEEE
leigh morgan really outdid herself with this one. The chemistry phoeefff Off the charts The angst delicious. The ending left me screaming and thinking about everythingggg
If you love protective cowboys, fierce heroines, and stories that make your heart race Hung Up needs to be on your TBR immediately and the best News it’s almost OUTTTTT so have a little patience and it’s yourseeeeee
October 27, 2025
This book had me hooked from page one, the tension, the danger, the raw emotions, the chemistry, the angst it's everything you want in a dark cowboy romance if you love protective cowboys fierce heroines you need to read Hung Up.
who doesn't love a morally grey cowboy MMC; Dean with his grumpy, stalkerish, touch her & die vibes Hannah has shut down & locked away her heart after a tragedy not wanting to get close to anyone.
I loved the grumpy + sunshine dynamic Hannah & Dean their chemistry and the storyline had me hooked from start to finish.
Check the triggers before diving in.
who doesn't love a morally grey cowboy MMC; Dean with his grumpy, stalkerish, touch her & die vibes Hannah has shut down & locked away her heart after a tragedy not wanting to get close to anyone.
I loved the grumpy + sunshine dynamic Hannah & Dean their chemistry and the storyline had me hooked from start to finish.
Check the triggers before diving in.
November 20, 2025
ARC Review
The way I cried in the beginning of this book, I knew it was going to be good then.
Hannah was the epitome of when life hands you lemons, you take a shot of vodka with it. She was living her life for herself after a tragedy and I didn't blame her for it. But once she got a look at daddy Dean, she was done for.
Dean thought he was doing what was best for his family, but turns out he was not only hurting himself, but his family too. He only realized that when Hannah came into his life, and he was hung up from the moment she was in his arms.
The way I cried in the beginning of this book, I knew it was going to be good then.
Hannah was the epitome of when life hands you lemons, you take a shot of vodka with it. She was living her life for herself after a tragedy and I didn't blame her for it. But once she got a look at daddy Dean, she was done for.
Dean thought he was doing what was best for his family, but turns out he was not only hurting himself, but his family too. He only realized that when Hannah came into his life, and he was hung up from the moment she was in his arms.
September 28, 2025
The title is fitting, I haven't been this hung up on a book in some time! This story is addictive and the ultimate escape. I couldn't get enough of Daddy Dean and was obsessed with Hannah's personality. Leigh does a great job of weaving in some heavy topics - be sure to check the triggers before diving in - in a way that felt relevant and important. There's something about Leigh's writing style that just enthralls me. Loved every minute of this!
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