Mountain Cowboy

by Piper Cook

Everyone knows holiday flings don’t last past New Year

Coco North doesn’t do horses—or cowboys. Not after the accident that left her with scars she can’t forget. But when Frosty Pines ropes her into finding the perfect location for the town’s first Holiday Hoedown, the only barn big enough belongs to Beau Carson—the hot-as-sin former rodeo star who insists on hitching his horse outside her bar like it’s still the Wild West.

Beau moved to the mountain for peace and quiet, not parades and parties. But he can’t resist the local bartender and their flirty banter that burns hotter than a bonfire. When Coco bats her lashes and asks him for a favor, he can’t say no… with one condition. She's part of the deal.

He’s certain he can get her back in the saddle again. She swears knocking boots with a cowboy is a bad idea. Will one mistletoe kiss and a slow two-step across a tinsel-covered floor change everything?

If you love swoony mountain men who fall hard and fast and know how to woo a woman on the dance floor, get ready to fall in love. Mountain Cowboy is a small town, close-proximity, instalove romance. When holiday magic’s in play and love is in the air, our unlikely lovebirds can’t help but find their happily ever after.

♥ ♥ ♥

Get tangled in tinsel and wrapped in holiday romance. Tinsel & Timber is a spicy short multi-author mountain man holiday romance series set in the snowy wilderness where strangers become soulmates, and unexpected love burns brighter than a bonfire. Expect merry and bright happily ever afters with no cliffhangers and no cheating.

50 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 17, 2025

About the author

Piper Cook writes sexy insta-love stories with strong, curvy leading ladies and their hot male counterparts. Guaranteed HEA without cliffhangers or cheating.

Reviews

[Angi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coco has all but given up on men. Then there is Beau who moved there for a quiet peaceful life. This book is full of love, attraction and spice. The banter between the well developed characters is fantastic. The small town of nosy but helpful people meddling will have you shaking your head. The instant attraction and love is so well written you can feel it rolling off the pages. This was a really great read.

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[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, fun, spicy and sweet all rolled into one story.

This gem is set in Frosty Pines where her Garland Brothers series is set. We met Beau at the end of the fourth book on that series as a new resident and he helped that couple get the hurt reindeer back to the Inn.

He is such a sweetheart and a smooth talker lol

She is a little prickly at first to some degree due to an incident in her past but quickly succumbs to his charm lol

They really work well together. He is calm and patient with her fear of horses. He introduces her to his horse Duke who is calm and patient just like Beau is.

These two clicked very well🥰

[Chandra Luna · Rating 5 out of 5]

What Makes This Romance One You’ll Want to Reread

❤️ The Banter:
Coco and Beau spark like dry pine hitting a campfire. She’s prickly, guarded, and funny as hell; he’s gentle, grounded, and has charm smoother than Tennessee whiskey. Their flirting feels effortless and addictive.

❤️ The Emotional Depth:
Coco’s fear of horses isn’t a quirky trait—it’s rooted in real trauma. And Beau never pushes. He introduces her to Duke, his calm, patient horse, with the same care he shows her. He knows when to step back… and exactly when to reach for her hand.

❤️ The Cowboy Fantasy, Delivered Perfectly:
Beau checks every box—sweet, protective, rugged, sinfully handsome. A gentleman with grit. A soft talker with a strong back. The kind of man who doesn’t just say the right things—he does them.

❤️ The Town of Frosty Pines:
A place filled with meddling locals, cozy traditions, snow-dusted charm, and enough community warmth to thaw any icy heart. Fans of the Garland Brothers series will love returning to this world.

❤️ The Romance:
This isn’t just a fling.
It feels real. Organic. Healing.
A love that surprises both of them, grows without forcing, and settles into something solid and beautiful—just like Beau himself.

🎁

Mountain Cowboy is a sweet-and-spicy holiday treat wrapped in flannel, kissed by snowflakes, and tied with a bow of emotional honesty. It’s the perfect read for anyone who loves:

✔ small-town romance
✔ holiday cheer
✔ a cowboy with a soft heart and sinful charm
✔ gentle healing arcs
✔ instant sparks that turn into real love
✔ a heroine rediscovering trust and joy

Piper Cook gives readers a holiday story that feels like being wrapped in a warm blanket while someone plays country Christmas music in the background.

Because sometimes love isn’t about fireworks—
it’s about one patient cowboy, one brave woman,
and the slow, steady warmth that melts winter fears into forever.

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[Brandi Jackola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coco comes out of a Frosty Pines town council meeting, elated that she’s been asked to create signature cocktails for the town’s first Holiday Hoedown. She’s also panicked about finding an “authentic” venue, because the only place big enough to host such an event is Beau Carson’s barn, and he doesn’t like people. As she’s heading back to the bar, the man himself, atop a giant horse, rides up to the bar. Coco is afraid of horses, because of something that happened to her in the past.

Beau listens to Coco’s pitch, though he was already going to say yes. He comes to the bar frequently, just so he can see her. She’s the only woman who doesn’t bat her eyes at him, and he knows she’s the real deal. He gives her the go-ahead, with one condition—she helps him.

Coco tries to act like Beau doesn’t affect her, even though her body betrays her. His knowing smile shakes her, as she’s determined not to fall for the man, but he’s not letting her out of his sight.

Coco does eventually divulge why she stays away from horses, and it’s a devastating tale. It only endears her to Beau, and makes him furious on her behalf. He knows he can’t fight a battle that old, but he can help her now by getting her used to his horse, Duke. It’s so sweet, and shows how much he cares for her.

I love these two together; they’ve been orbiting each other for a while, but it all stayed surface-level until they worked together on the hoedown. It’s a sweet and steamy love story wrapped in tinsel and cocktails, so make yourself a drink, wrap up in something warm, and enjoy this Christmas tale.

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Cozy, Flirty, Snow-Kissed Romance That Hits All the Holiday Feels

Mountain Cowboy is the perfect blend of small-town charm, holiday magic, and sizzling cowboy chemistry. Piper Cook delivers an insta-love romance that feels both comforting and exciting, with characters you can’t help but root for.

Coco is a heroine you instantly want to cheer for—strong, guarded, and carrying scars from a past that still shadows her life. Her determination to avoid horses (and cowboys) adds an emotional depth that makes her journey feel so real. When she’s pulled into organizing Frosty Pines’ first Holiday Hoedown, the last thing she wants is to deal with the infuriatingly handsome Beau Carson.

Beau is the dream cowboy hero—gruff, gentle, patient, and quietly smitten from the start. Their banter is fantastic, their chemistry sparks from every interaction, and the way Beau helps Coco face her fears is equal parts tender and swoon-worthy.

The small-town vibes are warm and magical, from tinsel-draped barns to bonfires to that perfect mistletoe moment. The forced proximity + opposites attract combo creates a romance that’s fun, flirty, and emotionally satisfying. By the time these two are two-stepping across the dance floor, you’re fully invested in them finding their happily ever after.

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[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coco is the bartender in Frosty Pines. She's had her share of failed relationship's and believe that there were no more single men in town who knew how to commit to one woman.
Beau is retired from the Rodeo. He was looking for some peace and quiet wherever he settled down. Beau would go to the bar to see Coco more than drink.
Coco needs Beau's barn for the First Holiday Hoedown because it's the biggest one that can hold an entire town for the event. So, when he came to the bar she asked him, he accepted but he had one condition, she comes with the deal. They didn't fight the attraction they let it grow into something much more than just sexual, love. They relationship felt right and the love was almost instant.
Love wins again.

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[Ms. Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coco North is a bartender at the local bar. She is put in charge of creating the signature cocktails for the Frosty Pines first Holiday Hoedown. Beau Carson owns the only property with an authentic barn big enough that could hold the event. Coco has to convince Beau to let the town use his property. He is a reclusive rodeo star so this will not be easy. He likes his peace and quiet.

Beau did move to Frosty Pines for the peace and quiet. However, he does ride his horse into town to have a drink at the bar. He likes watching Coco work and he is attracted to her.

It was cute that Beau made Coco help get the barn ready as the condition to let the town use the barn. I loved that he wanted to spend more time with her. Cute story.

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[Morally_Gray_Nola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hmm, let’s see … Beau: he’s gorgeous, sweet, sexy, a gentleman, hot 🥵, I mean he’s all the yeses I could ever think of, tbh. Coco is one lucky gal! lol Every once in a while I read a book that has a MMC that reminds me of ‘the one that got away’ —yep, Beau is one of those—and I kick myself, repeatedly, so hard it hurts to sit for a week.

‘Mountain Cowboy’ is a great palate cleansing lunch-hour read.

*** Recommended ***

MMC:
✨Beau
FMC:
✨Coco
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨HEA
Series:
✨ Tinsel & Timber
Epilogue:
🌗yes
Tropes:
👉Christmas romance
👉small town romance
👉close proximity
👉cowboy x bartender
Triggers:
💥18+
💥sex
💥profanity
Burn Speed:
✨fast
Spice Level:
✨🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
✨MF.

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[Nathalie DeSousa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a short and entertaining read for your next reading break.
The story starts as Coco asks Beau with help with the upcoming celebrations, and he is taken instantly with her. Now, he and his horse are a deal package, but she is skitish to be close to the animal. But Beau will slowly start to get close to her (just like he would to a horse) and win her trust that slowly develops in more. Their encounters are tender, steamy, and always light and dreamy. But as their relationship grows, they open up to each other, and he undestands her fears and knows he can make it all better if given the chance,

A great read.

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[Callie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coco is a bartender who is given a task to find an authentic venue and if she can, she will get the Frosty Pines’ first Holiday Hoedown gig and make her own signature drinks. The problem is, she only knows one place in town that will meet the requirements. She said that she would ask Beau if she could use his barn, but the reclusive rodeo star isn’t the biggest fan of people, but she decides to ask him anyway.
Mountain Cowboy is part of the Tinsel & Timber multi-author holiday romance series. This was a great read and absolutely enjoyable. With an interesting storyline and amazing characters, this story isn’t one to pass on, grab this five-star read and enjoy.

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[Jackie Ziegler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coco runs the local bar and is tasked with running the Holiday Hoedown. this is huge as it will give her a chance to make her own festive drinks and maybe get recognized by other places to set up holiday drinks for them.

The only issue is the best place to have this is at Beau's barn. Beau is a former rodeo champion and likes the quietness, how will she get him got agree to using the barn for a party?

Beau has had his eye on Coco for some time and when she asks to use the bark for the Holiday Hoedown, he can't say no. But he does offer a proposition.

Will Coco agree?.

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

Coco and Beau

MOUNTAIN COWBOY is part of the multi-authored Tinsel & Timber series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, opposites-attract, curvy girl gets her cowboy Christmas romance. Coco is a sweet, sassy, and curvy bartender. Beau is a hunky, private, retired rodeo rider and cowboy. He has been crushing on Coco since he moved to town. When she approaches him to ask of his barn can be used for the town’s Holiday Hoedown, he agrees knowing he can't deny her anything. As they work together, sparks fly and get steamy. These two had such great chemistry and we got an amazing HEA with no angst. I loved seeing the Garland brothers again too!

[Reader_for_LifeTLG · Rating 4 out of 5]

Roping her cowboy - This is a good shorty, just in time for the holidays. Coco and Beau are perfect opposites. She's got a lively personality that lights up a room; he values his peace and quiet. She's leery around his horse, but he patiently helps her acclimate to his companion. Together they find a comfortable medium that allows their love to blossom. Their passion is heated yet still sweet. Ms. Cook is always a great choice for a quick treat and this book did not disappoint.

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[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coco runs a bar and agrees to help with the Holiday Hoedown. She persuades the misunderstood Beau to have it in his barn. They have feelings for each other but Beau has a reputation from his rodeo days and Coco is unsure. As the planning progresses they get closer and realise that their chemistry is through the roof and no one is going to get their heart broken. This is a short but brilliant read. I loved both characters and Beau’s ability to reassure Coco around horses was beautiful. A fab story with some heat and a HEA.

[Suzanne Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Piper Cook's entry in the Tinsel and Timber multi-author series is a the wonderfully entertaining Mountain Cowboy. Full of delicious banter and smoldering steaminess, retired rodeo star Beau and smalltown bartender Coco are an unlikely match from the beginning - but their chemistry just might melt your kindle as their cooperation is required to get Frosty Pines' first Holiday Hoedown off the ground. Another must-read from Ms Cook.

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[Belinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great spicy lunch time read. Beau likes to stop by the bar to watch Coco the bartender. He is quiet and keeps to himself. Coco needs to use his barn for the towns hoedown and is surprised when he agrees as long as she comes to help. She brings reinforcements so we ger to see some of favorites from previous stories. A wonderful read about two people who find a love connection. I received this ARC and voluntarily give my review.

[Char · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coco is a bartender that needs some help with the Christmas Holiday celebration. There is only one barn big enough for the whole town and that is Beau - the cowboy who stays to himself. Coco hopes they can work out an arrangement. This story has all the right feels. It’s sweet, fresh, heartwarming and a tender little love story. Enjoyable read.

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[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beau moved to the mountain town to get away from the crowds. He has been going to the bar to see Coco. Coco needs a favor from Beau, the use of his barn for the First Holiday Hoedown, this event could help her career.

He agrees on one condition, he gets her. The sparks fly as they clean the barn and set up for the Holiday Hoedown.

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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beau is a former rodeo star who moved to Frosty Pines for the peace, but ends up finding so much more. Coco is a bartender who is working on finding the perfect place for the town's first Holiday Hoedown. Coco needs a place, and Beau has a barn, and sparks fly in this small town, slow burn, holiday romance. Mountain Cowboy is book one and a great start to the multi-author Tinsel and Timber series. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Terra Oenning · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a fast insta love story that will definitely have you engrossed from the beginning until the end. Coco needs to ask a grumpy cowboy to use his barn for Christmas hoedown but will Beau go for it or want from Coco? Cute story and just in time for Christmas.

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[Raylene Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coco needs to asked Beau the retired rodeo cowboy to used his bran. Coco is scared of horses and when he surprises her by been behind her can she asked him? She think he will say no since he staybro himself, but he said yes. Beau couldn’t say no to O’Connor as he is in love with her. But where will this story go?.

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[Didi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet Holiday hot cowboy romance. Beau has retired from the rodeo circuit to find peace in Frosty Pines. His life is upended by a sassy bartender Coco and a Holiday Hoedown. Slowburn to sizzle as Beau woos his forever. Quick perfect and full of tinsel.

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[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coco offers cowboy Beau an interesting proposal

Beau is new to town and a bit of a loaner. Coco promised him a drink if he's hear her out - no talking. Poor guy was a goner when she put her finger on his lips to shush him. Not only did he listen but he fell head over cowboy boots for Coco. Cute story and it's even got a sweet horse.

[Dee Mac · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Christmas Hoedown brings Coco and Beau together. They have an easy, sweet connection, both a little cautious, but the chemistry between them makes them willing to try.
With great imagery, supportive friends and sweetness in the quiet times these find trust, love and passion.
Quick, cute and spicy.

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[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frosty Pines, needs a venue for their Christmas Hoedown, and Beau has the perfect place, now Coco just needs to convince him. Liked the mutual attraction between the couple as they plan to have a festive party. Enjoyed the time and fun as they get to know each other.

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[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coco and Beau
Quick read, instalove, fast paced, steamy, cowboy, mountain man, small town, funny, Christmas holiday romance, and HEA.
Coco swears off cowboys and horses, but Beau is determined to get her back on a horse and falls hard for also.

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[Linnette Parris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trusting Him

She was hurt by a man and no longer trusts. Then she works with the Hoedown committee to create a signature drink. They need a large venue and she offers to ask the reclusive owner. He’s had his eye on her. They come to an agreement and the story takes off. I loved it, the people, the romance and the tinsel covered happy ending.

[LA FITCH · Rating 5 out of 5]

You have to read this book. It has everything anyone could possibly want in a romance. Don't forget to read the bonus episode.

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[Knight Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A charming read of a retired rodeo rider with a crush on the local bar tender. Also, she cares deeply for him, and she has as a question to ask him.

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[Val · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute story. Beau wants peace and quiet and Coco wants to have the Hoedown in his barn. After a pitch he agrees as long as she comes with it. A few kisses and a horse ride and they fall together.

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