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Buckle Up Buttercup
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Expected 21 Jan 26"Am I going to live my entire life doing what they want me to do just because I’m scared?"
Tilly Sheridan has always been a good girl. The youngest and only daughter who always meets the expectations of her parents, and everyone else in the small town of Kauri Creek.
But she's sick of society's shackles and tired of living up to everyone else's idea of what her life should look like. All she really wants is to score her dream job baking for Wildflower Ridge, even if it means working alongside her brother's best friend, who has a less than flattering reputation.
Zane Harrison has his reasons for being back in Kauri Creek, the town that's always seen Tilly as the sweetheart, and him as the total opposite. Somehow he's managed to land himself an amazing job, but unfortunately has no place to live.
Forced together by circumstance, the pair begin to reveal their truths, discovering more in common than either anticipated, including a quickly growing attraction.
When their mutually beneficial arrangement creeps towards its inevitable end, and real feelings get involved, Zane and Tilly must decide if they're happy to settle for what society expects from them, or if they're willing to risk it all to show the world who they truly are.
Buckle Up Buttercup is a spicy small town romance between the town's golden girl, and her brother's best friend from the wrong side of the tracks. You can expect flirty banter, caretaking, sweetness galore and two characters desperate to break free of society's expectations.
Tilly Sheridan has always been a good girl. The youngest and only daughter who always meets the expectations of her parents, and everyone else in the small town of Kauri Creek.
But she's sick of society's shackles and tired of living up to everyone else's idea of what her life should look like. All she really wants is to score her dream job baking for Wildflower Ridge, even if it means working alongside her brother's best friend, who has a less than flattering reputation.
Zane Harrison has his reasons for being back in Kauri Creek, the town that's always seen Tilly as the sweetheart, and him as the total opposite. Somehow he's managed to land himself an amazing job, but unfortunately has no place to live.
Forced together by circumstance, the pair begin to reveal their truths, discovering more in common than either anticipated, including a quickly growing attraction.
When their mutually beneficial arrangement creeps towards its inevitable end, and real feelings get involved, Zane and Tilly must decide if they're happy to settle for what society expects from them, or if they're willing to risk it all to show the world who they truly are.
Buckle Up Buttercup is a spicy small town romance between the town's golden girl, and her brother's best friend from the wrong side of the tracks. You can expect flirty banter, caretaking, sweetness galore and two characters desperate to break free of society's expectations.
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314 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 21, 2026
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Elle Ashwell
4 books23 followersElle Ashwell has always been a hopeless romantic.
Dedicated to the swoon and happily ever afters, it makes perfect sense to combine her love of all things romance with the charm of small town life in New Zealand.
Her romances are sweet and a little spicy, with green flag guys and ride-or-die friendships.
When not lost in fictional small towns, Elle works in administration, is a farmer's wife and mum of three girls in rural New Zealand.
Dedicated to the swoon and happily ever afters, it makes perfect sense to combine her love of all things romance with the charm of small town life in New Zealand.
Her romances are sweet and a little spicy, with green flag guys and ride-or-die friendships.
When not lost in fictional small towns, Elle works in administration, is a farmer's wife and mum of three girls in rural New Zealand.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Tilly Sheridan has spent her whole life being the “good girl” of Kauri Creek, meeting her parents’ expectations and fitting the mold the town created for her. But she’s tired of living for everyone else and dreams of finally choosing something for herself, starting with a job baking at Wildflower Ridge. The only catch? She’ll have to work with her brother’s best friend, Zane Harrison, whose rough reputation has always contrasted sharply with her own polished one
Zane has returned to Kauri Creek for reasons he’d rather not share, grateful for a new job but stuck without a place to stay. When circumstances push Tilly and Zane into close quarters, their walls start to drop, revealing hidden fears, shared frustrations, and an undeniable spark neither expected. As their temporary arrangement deepens and real emotions take root, both must decide whether to keep following the roles the town assigned them, or risk their hearts to finally live life on their own terms
Wow, book four of the Wildflower Ridge series is finally done! I have adored this series right from the beginning. There is something so beautiful about the way it makes you feel, and this instalment was no exception
We’ve seen glimpses of Tilly throughout the previous books, but this one gives us such a deeper look into who she is. She’s the classic “good girl” in the public eye, well-mannered and kind, always trying to fit into the expectations placed on her. I loved getting to see her more personally. She’s talented, caring, strong, and her ambitions were so lovely to read about. Watching her pursue the work she loves made me like her even more
Zane was such an interesting character. I’ve been waiting to know more about him, and his backstory was heartbreaking. I was genuinely proud of the way he acknowledged the mistakes he’d made, and how he reflected on why he acted the way he did. His loyalty really shone through, especially with Max. Even though Max has done terrible things, Zane never forgot the kindness he was shown, and that added a lot of depth to his character. And the way he cared for Tilly..... swoon
The found family in this book is one of the strongest I’ve ever read. It makes you wish you could climb inside the pages and just be part of their group. Every interaction between them felt warm and full of heart
And the chemistry between Zane and Tilly? OFF. THE. CHARTS. I was kicking my feet and blushing while reading. The flirting, the tension, the spice, absolutely perfect. Seeing these two together after meeting them in earlier books was so satisfying. The “bad boy meets good girl” dynamic was built up so well, and it completely exceeded my expectations
I also loved the cameos from previous characters. Every appearance made me even more excited for the next book. I can’t wait to see more of my favourites again.
This was honestly such a perfect book to read, and a standout in the series
A huge thank you to Elle for letting me read an ARC!! <3
Zane has returned to Kauri Creek for reasons he’d rather not share, grateful for a new job but stuck without a place to stay. When circumstances push Tilly and Zane into close quarters, their walls start to drop, revealing hidden fears, shared frustrations, and an undeniable spark neither expected. As their temporary arrangement deepens and real emotions take root, both must decide whether to keep following the roles the town assigned them, or risk their hearts to finally live life on their own terms
Wow, book four of the Wildflower Ridge series is finally done! I have adored this series right from the beginning. There is something so beautiful about the way it makes you feel, and this instalment was no exception
We’ve seen glimpses of Tilly throughout the previous books, but this one gives us such a deeper look into who she is. She’s the classic “good girl” in the public eye, well-mannered and kind, always trying to fit into the expectations placed on her. I loved getting to see her more personally. She’s talented, caring, strong, and her ambitions were so lovely to read about. Watching her pursue the work she loves made me like her even more
Zane was such an interesting character. I’ve been waiting to know more about him, and his backstory was heartbreaking. I was genuinely proud of the way he acknowledged the mistakes he’d made, and how he reflected on why he acted the way he did. His loyalty really shone through, especially with Max. Even though Max has done terrible things, Zane never forgot the kindness he was shown, and that added a lot of depth to his character. And the way he cared for Tilly..... swoon
The found family in this book is one of the strongest I’ve ever read. It makes you wish you could climb inside the pages and just be part of their group. Every interaction between them felt warm and full of heart
And the chemistry between Zane and Tilly? OFF. THE. CHARTS. I was kicking my feet and blushing while reading. The flirting, the tension, the spice, absolutely perfect. Seeing these two together after meeting them in earlier books was so satisfying. The “bad boy meets good girl” dynamic was built up so well, and it completely exceeded my expectations
I also loved the cameos from previous characters. Every appearance made me even more excited for the next book. I can’t wait to see more of my favourites again.
This was honestly such a perfect book to read, and a standout in the series
A huge thank you to Elle for letting me read an ARC!! <3
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is a rallying cry wrapped in flirty banter, buttercream dreams, and small-town tension that snaps and sizzles. Buckle Up Buttercup did exactly what it promised. It grabbed me by the feelings and told me to stop playing nice.
Tilly Sheridan is the kind of heroine you want to stand up and cheer for. The good girl. The golden daughter. The town sweetheart who’s quietly suffocating under everyone else’s expectations. Her internal struggle felt achingly real. That moment when you realise you’ve been living a life on autopilot just to keep everyone comfortable? Elle Ashwell nails it. Watching Tilly inch toward her own wants, her own voice, her own damn happiness was deeply satisfying.
And Zane Harrison. Lord help me. The misunderstood, rough-around-the-edges, brother’s-best-friend with a heart he keeps locked down tight. The town sees trouble. Tilly sees the man underneath. He’s protective without being controlling, vulnerable without being weak, and the way he supports Tilly as she figures herself out is pure book-boyfriend excellence.
The forced proximity hits just right. Shared space, late-night conversations, truths slipping out when they least expect it. Their chemistry builds naturally, charged with tension and tenderness, and when the spice shows up, it shows up with purpose. Not just heat for heat’s sake, but intimacy that deepens the emotional stakes.
What really made this book shine was the theme of choosing yourself. Of daring to want more. Of risking disappointment and judgment in exchange for a life that actually feels like yours. The romance doesn’t magically fix everything, but it becomes a catalyst for courage, and that felt powerful.
Buckle Up Buttercup is sweet, spicy, and emotionally grounding all at once. A small-town romance with heart, heat, and characters who feel like real people learning how to break free. If you love golden girl x bad reputation, brother’s best friend, and stories about finding your spine and your soulmate at the same time, this one deserves all five stars and then some. 🌸🔥💛
Tilly Sheridan is the kind of heroine you want to stand up and cheer for. The good girl. The golden daughter. The town sweetheart who’s quietly suffocating under everyone else’s expectations. Her internal struggle felt achingly real. That moment when you realise you’ve been living a life on autopilot just to keep everyone comfortable? Elle Ashwell nails it. Watching Tilly inch toward her own wants, her own voice, her own damn happiness was deeply satisfying.
And Zane Harrison. Lord help me. The misunderstood, rough-around-the-edges, brother’s-best-friend with a heart he keeps locked down tight. The town sees trouble. Tilly sees the man underneath. He’s protective without being controlling, vulnerable without being weak, and the way he supports Tilly as she figures herself out is pure book-boyfriend excellence.
The forced proximity hits just right. Shared space, late-night conversations, truths slipping out when they least expect it. Their chemistry builds naturally, charged with tension and tenderness, and when the spice shows up, it shows up with purpose. Not just heat for heat’s sake, but intimacy that deepens the emotional stakes.
What really made this book shine was the theme of choosing yourself. Of daring to want more. Of risking disappointment and judgment in exchange for a life that actually feels like yours. The romance doesn’t magically fix everything, but it becomes a catalyst for courage, and that felt powerful.
Buckle Up Buttercup is sweet, spicy, and emotionally grounding all at once. A small-town romance with heart, heat, and characters who feel like real people learning how to break free. If you love golden girl x bad reputation, brother’s best friend, and stories about finding your spine and your soulmate at the same time, this one deserves all five stars and then some. 🌸🔥💛
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW
"Buckle Up Buttercup"
(Wildflower Ridge Book 4)
by Elle Ashwell
Tropes:
✨ Brother’s best friend
🏡 Small town romance
❤️🔥 Slow burn
💛 He takes care of her
🍀 strong character development
This book follows the story of Tilly and Zane.
Tilly is the golden good girl and Zane is a bad boy who happens to be her brother’s best friend.
Set in Kauri Creek (New Zealand), we watch as they develop a relationship: casual and tentative, at first, and then they embrace their feelings.
It is a cute story with some spicy scenes to complete the painting.
Releases January 21.
Thank you to the author for this ARC.
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some of my favorite quotes:
Every time he looks at me I feel trapped, like a possum in headlights.
I'm dizzy from this tiny touch of him. Sparks are flaring under my skin and I'm struck with a desperate, aching need like I've never felt before.
I wonder how much of her sweet, good-girl persona is an act.
"The two of you are staying out at the farm with no one else around?"
"That's either going to end in horror or romance. There's no other way. For your sake I seriously hope it's the latter."
Every touch is so gentle, but the looks he occasionally gives me don't feel gentle. They feel like the burning fire of a thousand suns.
Matilda Sheridan is a forever kind of girl.
"Don't start something you can't finish." I tighten my arm around her and she giggles. She fucking giggles and the sound lights me up like a bloody Christmas tree.
Yes, I want her. I want her in ways her sweet mind probably can't even comprehend. I want to devour her, possess her, own her.
"I was so wrong about you. I thought you were a good girl, but you're really not, are you?"
"Buckle Up Buttercup"
(Wildflower Ridge Book 4)
by Elle Ashwell
Tropes:
✨ Brother’s best friend
🏡 Small town romance
❤️🔥 Slow burn
💛 He takes care of her
🍀 strong character development
This book follows the story of Tilly and Zane.
Tilly is the golden good girl and Zane is a bad boy who happens to be her brother’s best friend.
Set in Kauri Creek (New Zealand), we watch as they develop a relationship: casual and tentative, at first, and then they embrace their feelings.
It is a cute story with some spicy scenes to complete the painting.
Releases January 21.
Thank you to the author for this ARC.
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some of my favorite quotes:
Every time he looks at me I feel trapped, like a possum in headlights.
I'm dizzy from this tiny touch of him. Sparks are flaring under my skin and I'm struck with a desperate, aching need like I've never felt before.
I wonder how much of her sweet, good-girl persona is an act.
"The two of you are staying out at the farm with no one else around?"
"That's either going to end in horror or romance. There's no other way. For your sake I seriously hope it's the latter."
Every touch is so gentle, but the looks he occasionally gives me don't feel gentle. They feel like the burning fire of a thousand suns.
Matilda Sheridan is a forever kind of girl.
"Don't start something you can't finish." I tighten my arm around her and she giggles. She fucking giggles and the sound lights me up like a bloody Christmas tree.
Yes, I want her. I want her in ways her sweet mind probably can't even comprehend. I want to devour her, possess her, own her.
"I was so wrong about you. I thought you were a good girl, but you're really not, are you?"
Review of advance copy received from Author
Received advance copy for review by author
This is a cute small town romance with spice. Fast and easy read. This is the only book I've read in the series.
Being that it's not the first book in the series, that there's a few ahead of this one, some of the characters of Wildflower Ridge were confusing to me, essentially anyone involved in the Ridge. I couldn't understand the relationships and dynamics between the couples. Its all probably broken down in the previous books but the clarity of the characters relationships doesn't translate to a new reader if this is considered an interconnected standalone. This is where the book lost points for me. The characters though secondary, do play a major part of the storyline in relation to the main characters. The confusion for me took away from the story.
I enjoyed both MCs development in the story. It progressed well, I didn't feel that the ending was rushed, it seemed to be in good pace with the flow of the book.
Unfortunately reading this book does not make me excited to go back and read the beginning of the series, nor am I looking forward to the following books.
It was a good smalltown romance, brothers best friend romance that had some spice to it. It was a good read and I appreciate the advanced copy by the author
This is a cute small town romance with spice. Fast and easy read. This is the only book I've read in the series.
Being that it's not the first book in the series, that there's a few ahead of this one, some of the characters of Wildflower Ridge were confusing to me, essentially anyone involved in the Ridge. I couldn't understand the relationships and dynamics between the couples. Its all probably broken down in the previous books but the clarity of the characters relationships doesn't translate to a new reader if this is considered an interconnected standalone. This is where the book lost points for me. The characters though secondary, do play a major part of the storyline in relation to the main characters. The confusion for me took away from the story.
I enjoyed both MCs development in the story. It progressed well, I didn't feel that the ending was rushed, it seemed to be in good pace with the flow of the book.
Unfortunately reading this book does not make me excited to go back and read the beginning of the series, nor am I looking forward to the following books.
It was a good smalltown romance, brothers best friend romance that had some spice to it. It was a good read and I appreciate the advanced copy by the author
December 30, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Buckle Up Buttercup, the fourth book in Ellie Ashwell’s small-town New Zealand romance series, and I absolutely flew through it.
This is a sweet and sexy small-town romance featuring brother’s best friend and forced proximity, two tropes I always enjoy, and it was sooooo bingeable. I devoured it in a couple of days and honestly didn’t want to put it down.
I really loved both main characters. Bad boy Zane and good girl Tilly were relatable, likeable, and easy to root for, and I enjoyed watching their relationship unfold. Their chemistry felt natural, and the story kept me turning pages right to the end.
One of my favourite things about this series is the New Zealand setting and terminology throughout. Even though my brain kept trying to give everyone an American accent (too many small-town cowboy romances on audio!), it was so refreshing to read a romance set here at home.
The biggest sign of how much I enjoyed this book is that I’ve immediately circled back to start book two, with book three and the novella already waiting on my Kindle. I just want to spend more time with these characters and this world.
A really enjoyable read, and I’m so glad this series was already on my TBR.
Thank you to Ellie Ashwell for the ARC
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Buckle Up Buttercup, the fourth book in Ellie Ashwell’s small-town New Zealand romance series, and I absolutely flew through it.
This is a sweet and sexy small-town romance featuring brother’s best friend and forced proximity, two tropes I always enjoy, and it was sooooo bingeable. I devoured it in a couple of days and honestly didn’t want to put it down.
I really loved both main characters. Bad boy Zane and good girl Tilly were relatable, likeable, and easy to root for, and I enjoyed watching their relationship unfold. Their chemistry felt natural, and the story kept me turning pages right to the end.
One of my favourite things about this series is the New Zealand setting and terminology throughout. Even though my brain kept trying to give everyone an American accent (too many small-town cowboy romances on audio!), it was so refreshing to read a romance set here at home.
The biggest sign of how much I enjoyed this book is that I’ve immediately circled back to start book two, with book three and the novella already waiting on my Kindle. I just want to spend more time with these characters and this world.
A really enjoyable read, and I’m so glad this series was already on my TBR.
Thank you to Ellie Ashwell for the ARC
January 7, 2026
God this series just keeps getting better and better! If you haven’t checked out the Wildflower Ridge series yet and you enjoy small town romance but set in NZ you need to read them!
Matilda ‘Tilly’ Sheridan is the golden girl of Kauri Creek. She dreams of working at Wildflower Ridge as a baker for their events but her parents are determined she go to Uni. Tilly struggles to voice what she really wants. Zane Harrison is Tilly’s big brother Max’s best friend and he’s the town bad boy. He’s back to try and help his alcoholic mother but ends up staying with Tilly at her parents’ house after his mum kicks him out. No one can know though, and Zane knows he can’t touch Tilly. But Tilly is sick of being a good girl and she knows Zane would be the perfect person to show her how to shed her good girl persona. Zane ends up agreeing but limits their relationship to when Tilly’s parents get home.
This was such an easy 5 star read! I devoured this in one sitting. Zane sounded absolutely DELISH and I love how he made Tilly feel brave and know her self worth. The spice scenes were HOT but they didn’t take away from the actual storyline which was fab. The found family themes in this series continue to make me feel warm and fuzzy and Lady Sadie is still my fave side character haha. Love love love this series!
Huge thanks to @elle.ashwell.author for providing me with an ARC 💛
Matilda ‘Tilly’ Sheridan is the golden girl of Kauri Creek. She dreams of working at Wildflower Ridge as a baker for their events but her parents are determined she go to Uni. Tilly struggles to voice what she really wants. Zane Harrison is Tilly’s big brother Max’s best friend and he’s the town bad boy. He’s back to try and help his alcoholic mother but ends up staying with Tilly at her parents’ house after his mum kicks him out. No one can know though, and Zane knows he can’t touch Tilly. But Tilly is sick of being a good girl and she knows Zane would be the perfect person to show her how to shed her good girl persona. Zane ends up agreeing but limits their relationship to when Tilly’s parents get home.
This was such an easy 5 star read! I devoured this in one sitting. Zane sounded absolutely DELISH and I love how he made Tilly feel brave and know her self worth. The spice scenes were HOT but they didn’t take away from the actual storyline which was fab. The found family themes in this series continue to make me feel warm and fuzzy and Lady Sadie is still my fave side character haha. Love love love this series!
Huge thanks to @elle.ashwell.author for providing me with an ARC 💛
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely loved it!
I loved being back at the Ridge! This story was such a fun, emotional, and satisfying read from start to finish. The respect and admiration between these two characters was just perfect — it made every moment of their connection feel genuine and earned.
Zane is such a wonderful hero. I adore how he sees Tilly for who she truly is and then gently shows her just how confident, strong, and capable she can be. Watching her grow and step into her power was one of my favourite parts of the whole book.
The writing is so fun and effortless to read — it flows beautifully, keeps you smiling, and makes it hard to put the book down. And the spice between Zane and Tilly? 🔥 It’s playful, passionate, and so well-done that it adds just the right amount of heat without overshadowing the heart of the story.
Overall this was such a joyful, satisfying, and uplifting read. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this world — I’m already excited for more!
I loved being back at the Ridge! This story was such a fun, emotional, and satisfying read from start to finish. The respect and admiration between these two characters was just perfect — it made every moment of their connection feel genuine and earned.
Zane is such a wonderful hero. I adore how he sees Tilly for who she truly is and then gently shows her just how confident, strong, and capable she can be. Watching her grow and step into her power was one of my favourite parts of the whole book.
The writing is so fun and effortless to read — it flows beautifully, keeps you smiling, and makes it hard to put the book down. And the spice between Zane and Tilly? 🔥 It’s playful, passionate, and so well-done that it adds just the right amount of heat without overshadowing the heart of the story.
Overall this was such a joyful, satisfying, and uplifting read. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this world — I’m already excited for more!
December 18, 2025
Elle Ashwell is back with another small-town romance, and I absolutely ate it up!
This was the perfect easy, cosy read. While the characters work on a farm, it’s not a cowboy romance. Instead, it leans heavily into small-town vibes, which felt really refreshing. Zane and Tilly’s relationship was incredibly sweet, and I loved the forced proximity that pushed them together.
There were other characters woven throughout the story, but their connections were easy to follow and never took away from the core relationship between Tilly and Zane. Tilly’s self-growth was one of my favourite parts of the book, watching her step into her confidence and become a total baddie who knows exactly what she wants was so satisfying.
Thank you so much to Elle for providing me with an early copy of Buckle Up Buttercup to read and review 🤍
This was the perfect easy, cosy read. While the characters work on a farm, it’s not a cowboy romance. Instead, it leans heavily into small-town vibes, which felt really refreshing. Zane and Tilly’s relationship was incredibly sweet, and I loved the forced proximity that pushed them together.
There were other characters woven throughout the story, but their connections were easy to follow and never took away from the core relationship between Tilly and Zane. Tilly’s self-growth was one of my favourite parts of the book, watching her step into her confidence and become a total baddie who knows exactly what she wants was so satisfying.
Thank you so much to Elle for providing me with an early copy of Buckle Up Buttercup to read and review 🤍
Review of advance copy received from Author
To say I fell in love with this series is a major understatement ‼️
Every book in this series is super relatable and if you haven't already... add them all to your TBR!
Zane the towns bad boy and Tilly the towns golden girl.. you already know it's gonna be good with that right!?
Tilly and Zane's chemistry is one hell of a thing to read, Adorable and Zangy... you can't help but root for these two! 💓
I loved how Zane helped Tilly grow to know she has self worth and is a brave person, the found family trope was definitely here and it was a delight!
Eventhough we got glimpses into Tilly in previous books, they do not prepare you for her and Zane 🤭
If you are after a sweet/spicy and cozy/prickly read based in a small town in New Zealand... this is your book!
Every book in this series is super relatable and if you haven't already... add them all to your TBR!
Zane the towns bad boy and Tilly the towns golden girl.. you already know it's gonna be good with that right!?
Tilly and Zane's chemistry is one hell of a thing to read, Adorable and Zangy... you can't help but root for these two! 💓
I loved how Zane helped Tilly grow to know she has self worth and is a brave person, the found family trope was definitely here and it was a delight!
Eventhough we got glimpses into Tilly in previous books, they do not prepare you for her and Zane 🤭
If you are after a sweet/spicy and cozy/prickly read based in a small town in New Zealand... this is your book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Elle has once again come in hot with Book 4 of the Wildflower Ridge and my GOD this is by far my favorite of this series 😭🥹 Not only because its yellow (im a fiend for yellow) but because the book itself just made me feel such JOY.
If you love brothers best friend, bad boy vibes, forced proximity, he looks after her with our absolute favourite found family, this is the book for you.
i cried, laughed and awwwwed this book so many times that Elle owes me new face muscles so i can retire my old ones to keep smiling.
5 ✨️
If you love brothers best friend, bad boy vibes, forced proximity, he looks after her with our absolute favourite found family, this is the book for you.
i cried, laughed and awwwwed this book so many times that Elle owes me new face muscles so i can retire my old ones to keep smiling.
5 ✨️
January 3, 2026
I was lucky to read this book early.
I love the wildflower ridge series I was so excited for this book, & I was not dissapointed. This brothers best friend romance, but also town good girl x town troubled kid romance was so well written, good pace and such a great story line.
My favourite part was definitely the heart to heart with Zane and his bestfriend Max. I have fallen so in love with these characters, I cried way too much during a certain scene in this book. And I am already looking forward to the next book in this series.
I love the wildflower ridge series I was so excited for this book, & I was not dissapointed. This brothers best friend romance, but also town good girl x town troubled kid romance was so well written, good pace and such a great story line.
My favourite part was definitely the heart to heart with Zane and his bestfriend Max. I have fallen so in love with these characters, I cried way too much during a certain scene in this book. And I am already looking forward to the next book in this series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
This is my first book by this author and this series, and it was amazing!
We follow Tilly and Zane.
Tilly is the epitome of a good girl image, but deep underneath she yearns to be seen for who she really is.
Zane has always had the bad boy image, coming from the wrong side of the track, but he is all the feels on the inside.
What happens if these two worlds come together?
How will the world view their love?
Their chemistry was sweet and delightful full with banters. Their 🌶️ was delicious.
A great feel good book.
5/5⭐️
This is my first book by this author and this series, and it was amazing!
We follow Tilly and Zane.
Tilly is the epitome of a good girl image, but deep underneath she yearns to be seen for who she really is.
Zane has always had the bad boy image, coming from the wrong side of the track, but he is all the feels on the inside.
What happens if these two worlds come together?
How will the world view their love?
Their chemistry was sweet and delightful full with banters. Their 🌶️ was delicious.
A great feel good book.
5/5⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Author
Zane has me absolutely swooning 😍 the way he helps Tilly find her confidence and who she is ugh amazing I love it
I enjoyed that it wasn't overly spicy cause with their love story I feel like it didnt make sense for it to be spice heavy
thank you so much to the author for accepting my arc request. I've now read this and forget me not as an arc and I will be going back and reading the first two books in the series I already miss this family and town
I enjoyed that it wasn't overly spicy cause with their love story I feel like it didnt make sense for it to be spice heavy
thank you so much to the author for accepting my arc request. I've now read this and forget me not as an arc and I will be going back and reading the first two books in the series I already miss this family and town
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received buckle up buttercup as an ARC. I have loved being back submerged in Wildflower Ridge.
Elle has wriiten another fantistic small town cozy romance with a touch of spice! Zane and Tillys story.
I admire Tilly's personal growth and strength through Zanes on-going support. I wasn't ready for their story to end.
Elle Ashwell had me hooked from beginning to end. I could put it down!
Buckle up Buttercup is my favorite so far.
Elle has wriiten another fantistic small town cozy romance with a touch of spice! Zane and Tillys story.
I admire Tilly's personal growth and strength through Zanes on-going support. I wasn't ready for their story to end.
Elle Ashwell had me hooked from beginning to end. I could put it down!
Buckle up Buttercup is my favorite so far.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
Oh man I couldn't put this book down i read it in 3 hours hooked me in straight away loved the story line how Tilly grew her confidence nd I swear if I ever find a hunk of a man like Zane who calls me Sugar ill be good thanks but I absolutely adored this story nd I just love Wildflower Ridge
Oh man I couldn't put this book down i read it in 3 hours hooked me in straight away loved the story line how Tilly grew her confidence nd I swear if I ever find a hunk of a man like Zane who calls me Sugar ill be good thanks but I absolutely adored this story nd I just love Wildflower Ridge
Review of advance copy received from Author
I always love visiting Kauri Creek and I really loved Zane-ifer!!
Max was a good friend, but the tension here was something else entirely.
Absolutely stoked that my first book of 2026 was by a Kiwi author!
Definitely recommend (As I do with all of the Wildflower Ranch stories!)
Thank you so much Elle!
I can't wait to see what else comes from her mind!
Max was a good friend, but the tension here was something else entirely.
Absolutely stoked that my first book of 2026 was by a Kiwi author!
Definitely recommend (As I do with all of the Wildflower Ranch stories!)
Thank you so much Elle!
I can't wait to see what else comes from her mind!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Another great read from Elle Ashwell. Loved getting to know this cute couple so much. Tilly and Zane was so good for each other. They grew as characters and was just so in love. Can't wait for book 5.
Review of advance copy received from Author
enjoyed this book small town romance both MCs are good together. Easy to read and get drawn in fast, finished it in one go just wanted to keep reading. a big thank you to the author for allowing me an advanced copy.
Review of advance copy received from Author
LETS GO!!!!!
Another swoon worthy story set in our favourite location, and this time.....mans can COOK!
Full review to come
Another swoon worthy story set in our favourite location, and this time.....mans can COOK!
Full review to come
Review of advance copy received from Author
Ooof this was super damn angsty with a side of spice!
I loved being back in Kauri Creek with the Wildflower Ridge family. Zane and Tilly were a sweet couple, and I loved how supportive they were of each other but my god did they drive me a little loopy with their insecurities. I understood the trauma behind each of their issues but DAMN 😂
The crew at Wildflower Ridge were so great! I loved their easy camaraderie and all the teasing they did between friends and family.
I’m really enjoying this series and I can’t wait to see what’s up next!
I loved being back in Kauri Creek with the Wildflower Ridge family. Zane and Tilly were a sweet couple, and I loved how supportive they were of each other but my god did they drive me a little loopy with their insecurities. I understood the trauma behind each of their issues but DAMN 😂
The crew at Wildflower Ridge were so great! I loved their easy camaraderie and all the teasing they did between friends and family.
I’m really enjoying this series and I can’t wait to see what’s up next!
January 9, 2026
I absolutely love Elle’s writing and this book did not disappoint! A beautifully written love story about discovering yourself and being confident to follow through with what you want.
January 19, 2026
ARC Review
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review incoming
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review incoming
December 31, 2025
I think this is now my fave book of the series! Such a easy, enjoyable book to read, that I didnt want to put it down. I loved the characters, especially Tilly and storyline too.
Thanks for the ARC in return for a honest review.
Thanks for the ARC in return for a honest review.
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