Buck

Cowboys of Devil's Ditch #8

by Vanessa Vale

The West just got Wilder! Meet the cowboys of Devil’s Ditch Montana, one steamy, instalove story at a time.This is Buck's story- He's the quintessential cowboy!

Genres: Westerns

158 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 19, 2025

About the author

A USA Today bestseller, Vanessa Vale has written over 100 cowboy and small town romances. She lives in the American West where she's always finding inspiration for her next story.

You can find out more about Vanessa at VanessaValeAuthor.com

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another short, sexy read that will grab your attention. These Wilder brothers sure are something!

Buck is one of the youngest Wilder siblings and he works the family ranch. As one of the two remaining singles in the family he’s jealous of his older brothers’ relationships and pending fatherhood. He’s eager to find his One and start a family too.

Sage is new to Devil’s Ditch and covering the local diner for her Aunt Mable for 6-weeks. Sage left NYC in a hurry after discovering her longtime boyfriend in a compromising position with his paralegal who was pregnant with his baby. Sage has been waiting for her now Ex-boyfriend to be ready for a baby, so she’s decided to use the local sperm bank and to have a baby on her own.

Buck is like his brothers who know instantly when they’ve found their One, only he’s interrupted by his sister-in-law going into labor while at breakfast with him.

Seeing his brother Trig and Colt’s babies ups Buck’s desire to father a baby and seeing Sage hold his brother’s baby unlocks a breeding kink in him.

In addition to the steam and insta-love, Sage is potentially in danger from her ex. This adds a dash of suspense to the end of this novella’s storyline.

I received a free ARC from the author; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buck Wilder was desperate to find his soulmate, just like his brothers. But, deep down, he worried that being the adopted son would make him the odd one out in the whole love-at-first-sight thing. That was until he strolled into the diner and BAM! He was hooked. Sage, a sassy New York lawyer turned small-town diner waitress, had given up on love after catching her fiancé cheating. But when Buck found out she was considering using a sperm donor to fulfil her dreams of motherhood, he jumped at the chance to volunteer his, ahem, services.

Hands down, this novella takes the cake in the series! The author cranked up the danger by bringing in the threat of the Mafia, but with the assistance of the last brother standing and fellow lawyer Shep they were able to stop them in their tracks. Together, they hatched a plan that would keep Sage safe from paying the price of her ex-fiance’s stupidity leaving her free to enjoy her new life as the latest addition to the Wilder family. I devoured this quick and easy read, loving every minute of the minimal angst and maximum steam. A perfect addition to the Cowboys of Devil’s Ditch series!

[Brittany (Brit.tea.reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒎𝒚 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔. 𝑰𝒏 𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒔, 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅.

Sage, a new waitress at the local diner, arrives in Devil's Ditch. He overhears her on the phone with the sperm clinic, wanting a baby, and Buck is instantly head over heels for her, ready to make her his wife and give her the baby she wants, but the old fashioned way. 😉

He knows that Sage’s ex-boyfriend cheated on her with his paralegal, who then got pregnant. So, when Buck finds out the ex has been calling Sage, he’s ready to stand up for his lady.

𝑺𝒆𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒑 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒎𝒆? 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒅𝒓𝒐𝒑.

Oh, how I loved Buck! He’s a dirty-talking cowboy who wants nothing more than to give Sage the baby she’s always wanted—and damn, this man's mouth is filthy. 🔥

Buck will do anything to protect the woman he loves. He knows that Sage’s ex-boyfriend cheated on her with his paralegal, who then got pregnant. So, when Buck finds out the ex has been calling Sage, he’s ready to stand up for his lady.

𝑳𝒊𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌, 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕.

𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒔. 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒑😻𝒔𝒔𝒚.

𝑭--𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒚.

Buck is like the other men in this series, INSTA everything. 😍

𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒆. 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒆. 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒆.

[Kristy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Lawyer and the Cowboy

Sage running the local dinner for my Aunt Mabel is not easy but at least I'm away from my awful rich family and my cheating ex in New York there are lots of friendly people and some handsome cowboys but I'm not sure about a relationship after a 3 year failure so the local baby banks sound like a good option until the hottest cowboy I've ever seen volunteers to be my baby daddy but it doesn't stop there he wants to get married too. Buck I just met my women all while rushing my very pregnant sister in law to the hospital because my brother Trig is in that I'm gonna be a daddy panic moment. But fate brings her to the hospital and when her pipes bust and she needs a place to stay it's my chance to convince Sage were ment to be and just as it's all working out her idiot ex has drawn her into a mess that's on its way to Devils Ditch Montana ill protect what's mine.

[Rebecca A. Bamford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buck and Sage

Another single Wilder brother bites the dust! Sage is working at the restaurant in town to help out her aunt who is having a hip replacement and she is learning that small town Life is exactly what she needs. She’s done being a big city lawyer and catering to her rich family. What she didn’t count on his meeting a good looking cowboy named buck. She left New York and she isn’t looking . Buck took one look at Sage in the restaurant while she was serving coffee and knew she was his! while Sage’s ex-boyfriend tries to cause her trouble, Buck steps up to the plate and make sure she knows she can count on him! Add to that. She wants a baby of her own and he’s the man for the job only one more single Brother left to find their forever person! ❤️

[Sarah Poulton-Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

So Buck is the breeding kink Wilder brother. Which is handy when he overhears Sage making an appointment with a sperm bank. Who needs a donation when he can help her make a baby the old fashioned way?

This is a super fun and steamy quick read. Buck knows he is all in immediately and uses Sages want of a baby to make her see that staying with him in Devils Ditch would give her everything.

I loved there is a touch of vengeance to this story too. Sages horrible ex deserved so much worse. These Wilder brothers don't disappoint and Buck with his dirty talking dominance delivers on the romance front.

[Kari Tidwell (karisbookstodevour) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Instalove in a diner with a side of you want a baby I’ll give you one, right here and right now! Buck and Sage’s story is super cute and jam packed, there’s babies being born, being made, the mafia makes an appearance, and another Wilder brother happily takes himself off the market and straight to wedded bliss. I loved Sage, she’s smart and totally willing to make her own dreams come true, no man needed, but it’s definitely adorable that Buck was willing to do just about anything to convince her that what she needed was him.

[Rachelle Whynott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved that this book was basically insta love for both characters. I also loved how Sage was tied in to this story from Mabel. Hearing her back story makes me think Devil’s ditch gets a hold of you and doesn’t want you to leave, it has some sort of love vacuum.

Sage’s ex is trash and he doesn’t get enough of what he deserves. Learning about Sage’s family left me with so many questions about Mabel and there could be so many more books in this series. One more is not enough.

I received this book as an ARC and am leaving my honest review.

[Yola84 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story so much. My new favourite Wilder couple. Love how these men just know what they want and taking it all. Buck just showed Sage what she was never getting from her previous relationship. The story was short and sweet, packed in alot. Would recommend to all who enjoys a happy ever after spicy rugged cowboy romance. If I have to put my thoughts into one sentence it is that "True love can find you in unwxpexted ways "

[Jennie Fortna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buck is book 8 in the Cowboys of Devil’s Ditch by Vanessa Vale 4.5 stars

This series is an insta love, small town romance with the Wilder family. Up next is Buck and Sage’s story. She quits her job in NYC after catching her boyfriend of 3 yrs with his assistant and heads to Devil’s Ditch to help her aunt after hip surgery. Buck runs the family ranch and see Sage at the local diner and all bets are off. One look and he’s a goner. Love this family and can’t wait for Hayes’s book!

[bookbabe_18 · Rating 3 out of 5]

For what this book is, which is a short VERY smutty story with not a whole lot of plot is was great 😅

I was taken out by some of the dialogue from time to time but overall it wasn’t bad! Buck sure as hell knew exactly what he wanted out of Sage and the whole situation and he got it lol very little questions asked.
Sage seemed lost and unsure about a lot of her life in this book except having a baby and then eventually having that baby with Buck.

Short, spicy, hot and to the point!

[Lilian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sage is new to town and the moment Buck sees her, he is totally gone for her. A series of events leads to him finding out that they share the same dream. And he offers his services in good faith. 😆

This was a quick and fun read, and I enjoyed every single chapter. If you love an obsessed cowboy, Buck is the man for you!

[Pernilla Samuelsson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sage and Buck sheares the same dreams they just don’t know about it yet.

As soon as Sage arrives into town, Buck is totally smitten with her.

It’s always such a hillerious pleasure to watch when a Wilder falls for his woman and this one is no diffrent, especially in the way he offers his services.

[Just Read and Imagine · Rating 5 out of 5]

New York City lawyer Sage moves to Devil’s Ditch to get away from her family and ex right into rancher Buck Wilder’s arms. He's ready for his ‘one’ and one look at Sage and he knows he has found her. If only Sage would get on board with the plan. I received a free ARC from the author. The review is my own.

[Sheila Schoenauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh dang. Eight Wilder siblings down. One more to go. Buck and Sage were perfect. He was a caveman cowboy. She was finally going for her dreams. She didn't expect him, but he was ready for her. I liked these two. Sage fit right into the Wilder family!

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review*

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this!

I loved this story of Buck and Sage. This series is so fun and this book is no different. I love these Insta love stories. When you know you know! I love this book and series. I highly recommend, especially if you are looking for a quick, hot, fun read. I can't wait to read Hayes story.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!!
Buck is the 8th book from The Cowboys of Devils Ditch Series and holy smokes 🔥🔥🔥
He's hot, loving, kinda tough but kinda sweet and 💯 determined to make sure his woman never leaves.
This book also takes an unexpected turn but wow it's fun.
Go meet Buck you won't be sorry.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5

[Nicole Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bringing the heat 🥵🔥🥵

Wow, I just read every book in this series, and can't wait to read Hayes story! These books are short reads and definitely not lacking. If anything they could be longer! Vanessa Vale always delivers the goods!

[Vanesa Sandoval-Monrroy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buck was great. One look at Sage and he's done for. I loved how their first meeting played out. When he found out Sage wants a baby and she's going to a local sperm bank??? He was absolutely not having that. One of my absolute favorite tropes. I loved this.

[Leann McKay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh boy. When a Wilder falls it is so fun to watch. These two are something else!

[Toi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved It

Loved it, just a girl helping put her Aunt in her diner when in walks who is going to make her dreams come true.

[Wild · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Why amazon insist on 20 words for a review I'll never understand. Especially when I just want to say I enjoyed this book.

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fabulous love at first sight love story that will keep you glued till the end!! Lots of drama and baby making!! Grab this book and enjoy their journey!!

[Cyn Mistress Kitty · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story was ok.

[Michelle Graves · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was pretty good but I was disappointed. It doesn't feel finished again

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

good read

Another good quick naughty read. Love the family and the boys certainly know when they’ve found the one. Would have liked to see ex get payback but overall good read.

[MN Book Lady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Buck!

Wanting what his brothers have, Buck wants to find his one. He wasn’t counting on finding her while getting breakfast at the diner one morning with Trig and Ellie. Sage is in Devil’s Ditch to escape her ex and help her aunt run the diner after she has surgery. Buck has a great proposal for her when he overhears her on the phone, but only if she’s all in. While Buck knows how quickly the Wilders fall, Sage is still new to it and questions why it can happen so fast, while dealing with her ex not getting the hint.

Buck and Sage get their happy ending in this standalone novella in a series.

I love how much the Wilder boys, no matter their age, want what their parents have, minus Hayes, and want nothing less than their best match. I wonder if Sage did go work for Hayes after all, or just for the day to solve the problem that her ex caused, then became a stay-at-home mom. I can’t wait to see how the series ends and how quickly Hayes falls in love!

I received an advance review copy from the author, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.