Katie MacPherson has it all figured out. Successfully running vacation rentals across the west for her parents’ company, avoiding said parents outside of business, learning to live on her own without her beloved Aunt Millie nearby. And, of course, following her strict no-dating rule. No reason to repeat her parents' mistakes, after all.
The last thing she expects when she arrives in Wyoming for her summer project is to see an old flame. Miles is the cowboy next in line to inherit the ranch Katie’s new project sits next to. He’s everything she’s quiet, perpetually grumpy, and part of a loving family she’s just a tiny bit jealous of.
Something strange is happening with the cabin she’s renovating, pushing her and Miles together at every opportunity. Sometimes even literally. Katie can no longer ignore her feelings or the strange occurrences inside the cabin. From hidden photographs and postcards to symbols branded into the wood, she’ll have to figure out what it all means.
For fans of Emily Henry, Ashley Poston, Lyla Sage and Elsie Silver.
Abigail Morgan writes stories with her boots in the dirt and her head in the clouds. Usually, the kind drifting over the Rocky Mountains. Her romance novels mix the wild west with cozy charm and always carry a dash of mountain magic. When she’s not writing or reading, she can be found chasing golden-hour light with her camera, sipping coffee that’s almost too pretty to drink, or swimming in the lake.
If I could bottle up this book’s vibe, it might be this sentence but add something about a hot, grumpy cowboy 😂
I’ve been waiting for this books release since I first found Abigail on Instagram. I mean cowboy romance with magical realism? IM SO IN. And this one was exactly what I wanted/needed. This story had everything I love: small-town charm, simmering tension, a little enchantment, and one very swoon-worthy man. I mean all the right elements and whew she knew how to build up tension for the reader.. I was screaming when we got the flashback from their one night stand. 😭🔥
The cabin’s subtle magic and its way of pulling these two back together? Chef’s kiss. It was the perfect sprinkle of magical realism without taking away from the emotional heart of their story.
If you’re entering your cowboy era (or have been living in it like me 🤠), this book is a must-read. It’s warm, atmospheric, and will make you wish you could escape to Jackson Hole, Wyoming — and yes, you will fall in love with it too.
“And then, something utterly terrifying happens. As I stand in Miles Autry’s arms, in the middle of a field in Wyoming, so far out of my comfort zone I can’t even see it from here, my heart sighs and the wind whispers the word home.”
I didn’t know how much I needed a small town cowboy romance with magical realism but I do and Ember Meadow DELIVERED on that!!! ✨
A hot one night stand with a sexy cowboy, and then…..4 years pass by until they meet again!
Katie MacPherson is our stunning fmc who works for her parents company and renovates and runs their vacation rentals. She’s assigned a new property to renovate in the beautiful town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Littles does she know the cabin her parents company purchased just happened to belong to the parents of her one night stand, Miles Autry🥵
Miles, our grumpy cowboy mmc, helps run his parents ranch and comes face to face with Katie, after not having heard from her in 4 years and there are quite a bit of unresolved feelings.
My favorite part, watching Katie flourish and blossom in this town. Forming new friendships with the locals and parents of said grumpy cowboy. For someone who was ditched by her parents at such a young age, she found solace in this town and magical cabin that unbeknownst to her was drawing her towards something she swore off, and that’s love.
And Miles? Well let’s just say it was beautiful to watch him slowly break down that tough exterior he carried. 🥹
Can we also have a moment for the amazing side characters? Omg I was devouring every interaction with Parker! He’s just truly THAT GUY, you know that one who makes us laugh loudly and swoon?! I need more of Parker ASAP😍
Ember Meadow is truly a beautiful story that I believe everyone should read ✨🫶🏼
✨Book Review✨ Ember Meadow Book 1 in The Elements Series Rating: 4⭐️ Spice: .25🌶️
What a strong and seriously addictive debut from Abigail! Ember Meadow felt so different from anything I’ve read lately. The slow burn is SLOW (in the best way), mixed with self discovery, subtle magical elements, and love showing up when you least expect it.
It’s set in Jackson Hole, but all the Idaho references made it extra special for me since that’s where I grew up. The ranch setting was described so beautifully I felt like I was right there.
Miles Autry… mmhmm. Fitted black shirts, tattoos, big broody energy, but it’s his heart and the pain he’s carrying that really got me.I just wanted to hug him. Katie’s free spirit and inner thoughts made me love her even more.
The tension and yearning between them had me glued to the pages. Just know….they really take their time acting on those feelings. Do with that what you will.😉 But the flashbacks we get are *sigh*😌
If you’re in the mood for a cowboy romance where time slows down and following your heart feels risky but worth it, definitely pick up Ember Meadows!
Tropes •cowboy/home designer •one night stand •second chance romance •close proximity •slow burn •magical elements •grumpy/sunshine
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5) This debut novel completely swept me away! As someone who’s actually been to Jackson Hole, I was so impressed by how vividly the author captured its beauty — the mountains, the air, the quiet magic of the place. Her descriptions made me want to hop on a plane and go back immediately!
The romance was everything I love in a cowboy story — tender, a little stubborn, and full of heart. I found myself literally yelling at the heroine, “Girl, stop getting in your own way!” Their connection felt so real and earned, and I adored the subtle spark of magic woven through their story.
This was such a strong debut, and I’ll definitely be picking up whatever Abigail writes next!
One Chance encounter that leads to a life altering one night. Then, silence… for four years. The universe isn’t having that though.
I’m here for all of it!!
Magical realism meets cowboy romance in the sweetest way in Ember Meadow. Abigail’s debut left me aching for more. Miles and Katie are 100% magnetic. The tension between these two is something else!
I love the world Abigail has created here. The heart and raw honesty these characters exhibit was so refreshing. I really enjoyed every part of Miles and Katie’s story, and the side characters were greatness!! So many times I just wanted to hug Miles & Katie and assure them they are safe with each other. I can’t wait to see where Abigail takes this series.
If you’re looking for a cowboy romance with a different twist that has the sweetest surprise element, this one is for you!!
As someone who grew up in Idaho with Jackson Hole basically in my back yard, it was so nostalgic to read a book in this setting. The Tetons have a special place in my heart and I’m glad that Ember Meadows did it justice in describing the beauty of the area and literally capturing its magic. What a magical setting for two people to fall in love! Aside from the epic setting, Ember Meadows is packed full of dynamic personalities that you just can’t get enough of (even the side characters)! Can’t wait to read more from Abigail Morgan!
This cowboy romance blew me out of the water! My literal message to Abigail Morgan was "GIRLLLLLLLL I needed this book in my brain WEEKS AGO! so mad at myself for waiting. This is a piece of ART."
I put it off for a few weeks before picking it up and I'm still so mad about it. 😂 I could of had this magic in my brain already! But I'm so glad I picked it up in the first place. You know that moment when you're just pulled to a book?! That was this one for me.
The banter this book had was phenomenal. I giggled like a school girl at times. I am just such a sucker for a boy in boots.
This was a well written debut novel and I will 100% be picking up the next thing Abigail writes.
What drew me in was “Western romance with a hint of magic”and oh did it deliver on the vibes I was hoping for. This is one of those books that was just perfect for me personally, small things I love to experience in stories. This felt warm, cozy, and magical… All while still being a cowboy romance. Abigail knocked it out of the park with this debut and I can’t wait to see what else she has in store! Out 10/14
Hello Cowboy Romance! 😍 Ember Meadow is SO GOOD! It was so captivating. The pull between Miles and Katie. The mystery and magic of the cabin bringing them together. The way I said JUST KISS ALREADY so many times in this story. Omg. I couldn’t put this book down once I started. And can we talk about Miles being so damn HOT?! Phenomenal. Give me more. Now!!
A very sweet cowboy romance set in Wyoming! I’m from Utah and am very familiar with Wyoming so this hit so close to home for me! I thought Morgan did such a great job getting the imagery and small town vibes right! Definitely impressed it’s a debut novel, and so excited for the next book!
I finished this book in less than five hours!!!! That’s how good it was that I couldn’t put it down. This book had the romance, the giggles, warm feeling that I crave in a book. I needed more for the end 😭 I want to know what happens after that last chapter!!!! But overall it’s a good book the cowboy, the storyline, the girl being a yearner it was just a great book!!!
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This cowboy romance has second chance mixed with a little ranch magic. Katie NEVER expected to run into Miles, her sexy one night stand who never called. Imagine her surprise when she arrives at a huge ranch in Jackson Hole to renovate her parents new rental property and comes face-to-face with Miles. Who is not happy to see her- in fact he's rather grumpy about the whole thing. This is as sweet as any cowboy romance I have read. There are some great supporting characters, too! The "magic" was so subtle, but painted the soul mate angle of the plot- I could have been okay with or without it. I want to go live on the Autry's ranch now!!!!
When I heard that there was magical realism, it caught my attention! I have never heard anything like that. I like the close proximity, small town atmosphere. Just everything about this book was cute. I like the setting being in Wyoming, I have never been to Wyoming and it feels like I have been to Wyoming with her book. I would 100% pick up another book by Abigail Morgan
I loved this!! Sooo cute I love the small town meets fancy girl. I thought that him being divorced didn’t really add much to the storyline and was kinda out of place but otherwise no notes!!
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As someone who's already read this book twice, I was sucked into this story from the first chapter both times! I rarely LOVE an FMC in a romance novel, but Katie is amazing! She's feisty, grows as a person, learns what she wants and how to set boundaries, forms amazing friendships, let's her talent blossom, and of course, snags the cowboy...twice 😉 Miles is super relatable for me with his introverted extrovertedness, family loyalty, hotheadedness, and grumpy exterior. Watching his shell slowly breakdown was fun & exciting but also heartwarming. Him getting his well-deserved HEA was magic in itself (which the Old Cabin aided in ince the right woman came along)! This book had me giggling and kicking my feet 1 second then gasping and anxiously reading to find out what was in store the next. If you haven't read a cowboy romance & are intrigued let alone if you already do love them, this one's for you! If not, still grab it so you can fall in love with Miles & Katie, Ember Meadow, and Jackson Hole instead of getting left in the dust! I can't wait to read what Abigail has in store for their amazing friends!!
I’m pissed that whoever recommended this book didn’t mention it was debut novel and I don’t have more stories to read from this author! This story was so cute with no spice which was refreshing. I loved Katie and the Autry family; even the secondary characters were interesting and the magical realism was an unexpected bonus that added something wonderful to the book. I only took away one star because I wanted more of the relationship between Katie and her parents to be explored and the reason for Miles’ silence for a week really annoyed me. Also (I’m being petty here) not every character in a romance novel needs to have green eyes! People are attractive with blue or brown eyes I promise. With that being said, I think I know who the main character of the next book would be if this is a continuing series (which I hope it is). All in all I would recommend this book to anyone who’s looking for a romance without all the explicit sex scenes but all the swoon.
This was so cute! I loved the magical aspect of the cabin and the way that it slowly encouraged our main characters together. Talk about a slow burn! The yearning I could feel from miles and his mannerisms was amazing! I loved that we got to see both main characters work through things that were holding them back emotionally in order to be ready for each other. Definitely going to be reading Abigail Morgan’s future works!
3.5 ⭐️ Excellent debut for the author! I loved the setting of the book. Made me want to ditch my life and run away to Wyoming! The author had a lot of good elements. The characters were likable, the magic cabin was fun I think I just wanted a little bit more. I think the cabin could’ve played a bigger role and I wish our two main characters had more interactions. Overall a really solid read!
This is my first cowboy romance book. I have to say the story was cozy, easy to get into, and had such a comforting vibe. It was one of those feel good reads. With all the mysteries happening in the cabin and bringing them closer together. Will definitely be rereading this book again. Can’t wait to see what Abigail writes next 😊
Ember Meadow swept me away from the very first page. Abigail Morgan writes with so much heart. You can feel the Wyoming air, and the spark of second chance love all at once. I rooted for Katie instantly: stubborn, funny, and quietly vulnerable as she takes on the cabin renovation. And Miles? Broody cowboy perfection, but layered with tenderness that made me melt.
The romance is both swoony and grounded it’s about healing, forgiveness, and finding your place in the world as much as it’s about love. I especially loved the small town atmosphere and the chosen family theme running through the story. It gave me Beach Read levels of emotion with that cozy cowboy romance setting.
If you like second chances, forced proximity, slow burn chemistry, and just a touch of mystery in your romance, this book will absolutely deliver. I laughed and I didn’t want to leave Ember Meadow when I turned the last page.