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Trouble: A Stetson Stormers Novel
He’s the trouble she never saw coming.
When Sawyer catches her boyfriend—Chicago’s golden real estate prince—cheating, she trades skyscrapers for hay bales and heads back to Weston, Tennessee. Her plan? Lay low, mend fences with her estranged father, and help out on the family ranch for the summer.
What she doesn’t plan on? Running headfirst into him.
Tristan “Trouble” Stetson. Her brother’s best friend. The town’s cocky, bar-fighting bull rider who lives up to his nickname in every way. He’s off-limits, infuriating, and holds the record for her worst first impression. But the more they clash, the hotter the fire burns—and the harder it gets to tell if she wants to shove him away or drag him closer.
The Stetson brothers rule Weston, fearless on the rodeo circuit and fierce about their family’s land. But when a long-standing feud with a rival ranch ignites, Sawyer learns falling for Trouble doesn’t just mean trouble—it means stepping into a war she never asked for.
Because in Weston, love is a dangerous game…
And loving trouble might cost her everything.
When Sawyer catches her boyfriend—Chicago’s golden real estate prince—cheating, she trades skyscrapers for hay bales and heads back to Weston, Tennessee. Her plan? Lay low, mend fences with her estranged father, and help out on the family ranch for the summer.
What she doesn’t plan on? Running headfirst into him.
Tristan “Trouble” Stetson. Her brother’s best friend. The town’s cocky, bar-fighting bull rider who lives up to his nickname in every way. He’s off-limits, infuriating, and holds the record for her worst first impression. But the more they clash, the hotter the fire burns—and the harder it gets to tell if she wants to shove him away or drag him closer.
The Stetson brothers rule Weston, fearless on the rodeo circuit and fierce about their family’s land. But when a long-standing feud with a rival ranch ignites, Sawyer learns falling for Trouble doesn’t just mean trouble—it means stepping into a war she never asked for.
Because in Weston, love is a dangerous game…
And loving trouble might cost her everything.
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First published January 16, 2026
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Jess Bryson
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hard-pass
January 18, 2026DNF. Chapter opens with MMC kicking his ONS out of his bed & house and tucking her thong in his pocket. Then hours later he is about to go have sex with yet another OW he had just picked up when he finds FMC in OW's place instead and gropes her from behind thinking it is the OW.
MMC is a MAJOR Manwhore (a walking STD whom his brothers state has slept with everyone in town) and I'm over this nonsense. Yuck.
MMC is a MAJOR Manwhore (a walking STD whom his brothers state has slept with everyone in town) and I'm over this nonsense. Yuck.
January 15, 2026
Tropes-
Reformed playboy
Bull rider
Brother's best friend
Secret relationship
Touch her and ☠️
Small town
Banter 🤭
“Funny, you telling me to keep my distance,” she whispers, sky-lit eyes sparkling. “But you’re looking at me like you wanna be the reason I don’t.”
✨️ Thank you so much to Jess and Luna Literary for this ARC for my honest review! I had the best time reading this book. It gives you all the angst and tension you want in a brother's best friend, it had some of the best banter from the start between Sawyer and Trouble, and there's even a splash of suspense added in. I read it in under 24 hours because I couldn't put it down and was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time. I can't wait to continue this series of all of the Stetson boys 😍! 100% recommend to all my cowboy romance lovers!
Reformed playboy
Bull rider
Brother's best friend
Secret relationship
Touch her and ☠️
Small town
Banter 🤭
“Funny, you telling me to keep my distance,” she whispers, sky-lit eyes sparkling. “But you’re looking at me like you wanna be the reason I don’t.”
✨️ Thank you so much to Jess and Luna Literary for this ARC for my honest review! I had the best time reading this book. It gives you all the angst and tension you want in a brother's best friend, it had some of the best banter from the start between Sawyer and Trouble, and there's even a splash of suspense added in. I read it in under 24 hours because I couldn't put it down and was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time. I can't wait to continue this series of all of the Stetson boys 😍! 100% recommend to all my cowboy romance lovers!
January 18, 2026
Changing my review to 5 stars as I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since I finished. Thank you so much to Luna Literary and Jess for the ARC of this book. This was honestly so good and I was so sad when it was over. I am excited for the rest of the characters’ stories. The tension and yearning was well done. It’s such an easy read and I could barely put it down. The plot sprinkled in throughout their passionate story had me hooked the whole way through.
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January 16, 2026The guy on the cover looks like Benson Boone.
Sorry, i just had to point that out!!🤣😉
That's not the only reason I wanna read this, just so we're clear🤣
It sounds interesting in different ways🤣😉🤣😉
Sorry, i just had to point that out!!🤣😉
That's not the only reason I wanna read this, just so we're clear🤣
It sounds interesting in different ways🤣😉🤣😉
January 25, 2026
It has all the anguish and tension you'd expect from a brother's best friend, as well as some decent banter amongst Sawyer and Trouble from the very beginning, and there's a touch of suspense thrown in. The side characters are as endearing as the main characters. I'm looking forward to seeing where this series goes.
January 17, 2026
Wow I didn't think I could fall in love with Jess' writing more than I did in her last series, but boy was I WRONG! This book was pure gold ✨️ and I went through so many emotions reading it. I can't wait to see what's next. I highly recommend you add this to your TBR NOW!
January 25, 2026
Sawyer returns home as her dad is struggling with the upkeep of his home. . Also her partner has just cheated on her. What she doesn’t expect is to end up living on the Stetson property—surrounded by four dangerous brothers and one very forbidden temptation.Tristan (Trouble) Stetson.
Knox (her brother , and Troubles best friend), makes one thing clear: Trouble can protect Sawyer, but he cannot touch her.
Trouble means to keep his word… until Sawyer challenges every ounce of his self-control. When lines blur and desire takes over, resisting each other becomes impossible.
✨ Welcome to the world of the Stetson brothers ✨
Aka Trouble, Danger, Rogue & Charming… and yes, the names fit 😮💨
I was literally counting down the minutes at work so I could get home and finish this book. That’s how hooked I was. I devoured it, loved it, and now I’m fully invested in this family.
Please tell me every brother is getting their own book
🖤🔥
If you love small-town chaos, protective brothers, and instant obsession — this one’s for you.
Knox (her brother , and Troubles best friend), makes one thing clear: Trouble can protect Sawyer, but he cannot touch her.
Trouble means to keep his word… until Sawyer challenges every ounce of his self-control. When lines blur and desire takes over, resisting each other becomes impossible.
✨ Welcome to the world of the Stetson brothers ✨
Aka Trouble, Danger, Rogue & Charming… and yes, the names fit 😮💨
I was literally counting down the minutes at work so I could get home and finish this book. That’s how hooked I was. I devoured it, loved it, and now I’m fully invested in this family.
Please tell me every brother is getting their own book
🖤🔥
If you love small-town chaos, protective brothers, and instant obsession — this one’s for you.
January 30, 2026
Trouble is exactly that with cowboy boots and a charming smile. This is Sawyer and Tristan “Trouble” story filled with unexpected attractions with brothers best friend and summer flings. I love the forbidden aspect of can’t touch my best friends sister but the tension and the constant teasing is what made their chemistry stronger. I also love the little things Trouble did for Sawyer and her family. Other then their romantic gestures and secret fling there is also a years old family rivalry between two families in Weston that causes some suspense in the background and that unexpectedly twist at the end really had me wanting to know more. I really enjoyed reading about the Stetson boys and the ranch and can’t wait to read what happens next.
I voluntarily leave an honest review of this gifted advance readers copy.
I voluntarily leave an honest review of this gifted advance readers copy.
January 5, 2026
More 4 1/2 🌟 If you adore a small town romance with four hot cowboys who truly live up to their nicknames Trouble, Danger, Charming and Rouge than the first book in the Stetson Range ranch series, Trouble is the book for you. Trouble or Tristan is a bull rider and true country boy at heart and his attraction to city girl Sawyer is instant. Sawyer returns home to help her family. Sawyer and Trouble’s chemistry is electric as is their banter. This brother’s best friend spicy cowboy romance is so good! I can’t wait for the rest of the series!
I received a complementary copy from the author.
I received a complementary copy from the author.
January 7, 2026
What. A. Ride.
Obviously I was immediately in for sexy cowboy, then you add grumpy and protective and forbidden because he’s your brother’s best friend!! Of course the chemistry was so off the charts there were literal thunder storms!!
Their banter had me laughing out loud! The side characters are just as lovable as the main characters! I am excited to see where this series goes!
This book has everything you need from a cowboy romance and so much more! Stubborn cowboys. Small town shenanigans. Drama between land owners. And of course the spice!!!
Obviously I was immediately in for sexy cowboy, then you add grumpy and protective and forbidden because he’s your brother’s best friend!! Of course the chemistry was so off the charts there were literal thunder storms!!
Their banter had me laughing out loud! The side characters are just as lovable as the main characters! I am excited to see where this series goes!
This book has everything you need from a cowboy romance and so much more! Stubborn cowboys. Small town shenanigans. Drama between land owners. And of course the spice!!!
January 9, 2026
4.5 ⭐
I devoured this book! I was giggling in the first 10 pages. The banter is bantery. And the tension is absolute perfection. The ending- omg my heart stopped for moment or two. And the last page had my jaw dangling. What??? I need to know more.
I devoured this book! I was giggling in the first 10 pages. The banter is bantery. And the tension is absolute perfection. The ending- omg my heart stopped for moment or two. And the last page had my jaw dangling. What??? I need to know more.
January 6, 2026
This was such a cute small town romance with just a hint of danger.
Poor Trouble, wanting the one thing he can’t have, his best friend’s little sister. Sawyer was just back to check on her dad after leaving the city. She planned on leaving this small town in the past but instead finds herself in some trouble. 😉
🤠 Small Town
🐂 Brother’s Best Friend
🤠 Age Gap
🐂 Forced Proximity
🤠 Banter
🐂 The Dare
Poor Trouble, wanting the one thing he can’t have, his best friend’s little sister. Sawyer was just back to check on her dad after leaving the city. She planned on leaving this small town in the past but instead finds herself in some trouble. 😉
🤠 Small Town
🐂 Brother’s Best Friend
🤠 Age Gap
🐂 Forced Proximity
🤠 Banter
🐂 The Dare
January 31, 2026
4.5🌟
2🌶
Thank you to Jess Bryson and Luna Literary Management for the opportunity to read this fun story.
When her brother calls asking her to come home to help their family farm, Sawyer decides it’s time for a change of pace. It helps that she needs the space form her cheating boyfriend, and boss’s son. Sawyer leaves the bustle of Chicago for the steady comfort of small-town Tennessee. Her first night there, she is taken by surprise by her brother’s best friend, Tristen “Trouble” Stetson. Let me tell you, this meet-cute hilarity never stops. The tension between the two battling their forbidden attraction is about to set the town ablaze.
The banter and sass between this cowboy and city girl is next level. Trouble is a Riley Green music video come to life and I love that for our girl Sawyer. I was giggling the whole time. Watching the two of them bring out the fire from each other was everything. I can’t wait to see how the other brothers find their matches! I’m telling you, if nothing else you have to read it for the larger than life personality that is Fisher Stetson (Trouble’s nephew). I need some of that boy’s confidence, I swear!
Tropes:
Older Brother’s Best Friend
Enemies to Lovers
"F*ck it"
Secret Relationship
Forced Proximity (she’s living in his guest house 👀)
Small Town Drama
Bull Rider/Cowboy romance
She’s Feisty, He’s Reckless → constant banter
City Girl meets Country Boy
Hurt/Comfort moments that melt you 🥹
The cowboy hat rule (you know the one 😉)
Motorcycle rides… and motorcycle sexy time 🏍️🔥
From “worst first meet ever” → “I can’t stop thinking about you”
He runs her ex out of town (swoon)
Brother and younger nephew banter, you’ll love
Riley Green–inspired 🎶
No Third Act Breakup
Favorite Quotes:
"She’s the one I can’t have. But she’s the only one I want.”
“I’ve never felt this kind of pull, this fire, this ache— not with anyone. And with that truth settling like a brand on my heart, I know— I’m falling. Hard.”
“He’s the kind of man who sets your heart on fire, and grins while he does it.”
“He’s heartbreak and home, all in one. But he’s all mine.”
I received an advanced copy of this book and I am leaving this review voluntarily. The above opinions are my own.
2🌶
Thank you to Jess Bryson and Luna Literary Management for the opportunity to read this fun story.
When her brother calls asking her to come home to help their family farm, Sawyer decides it’s time for a change of pace. It helps that she needs the space form her cheating boyfriend, and boss’s son. Sawyer leaves the bustle of Chicago for the steady comfort of small-town Tennessee. Her first night there, she is taken by surprise by her brother’s best friend, Tristen “Trouble” Stetson. Let me tell you, this meet-cute hilarity never stops. The tension between the two battling their forbidden attraction is about to set the town ablaze.
The banter and sass between this cowboy and city girl is next level. Trouble is a Riley Green music video come to life and I love that for our girl Sawyer. I was giggling the whole time. Watching the two of them bring out the fire from each other was everything. I can’t wait to see how the other brothers find their matches! I’m telling you, if nothing else you have to read it for the larger than life personality that is Fisher Stetson (Trouble’s nephew). I need some of that boy’s confidence, I swear!
Tropes:
Older Brother’s Best Friend
Enemies to Lovers
"F*ck it"
Secret Relationship
Forced Proximity (she’s living in his guest house 👀)
Small Town Drama
Bull Rider/Cowboy romance
She’s Feisty, He’s Reckless → constant banter
City Girl meets Country Boy
Hurt/Comfort moments that melt you 🥹
The cowboy hat rule (you know the one 😉)
Motorcycle rides… and motorcycle sexy time 🏍️🔥
From “worst first meet ever” → “I can’t stop thinking about you”
He runs her ex out of town (swoon)
Brother and younger nephew banter, you’ll love
Riley Green–inspired 🎶
No Third Act Breakup
Favorite Quotes:
"She’s the one I can’t have. But she’s the only one I want.”
“I’ve never felt this kind of pull, this fire, this ache— not with anyone. And with that truth settling like a brand on my heart, I know— I’m falling. Hard.”
“He’s the kind of man who sets your heart on fire, and grins while he does it.”
“He’s heartbreak and home, all in one. But he’s all mine.”
I received an advanced copy of this book and I am leaving this review voluntarily. The above opinions are my own.
January 17, 2026
Jess does NO wrong .. first she wrote my fav baseball series… and boom now she writes an incredible cowboy romance.
This is book one of her newest series and i am HERE for it!! Cannot wait for the next book!
This is book one of her newest series and i am HERE for it!! Cannot wait for the next book!
January 6, 2026
I've just started getting into cowboy romances... this one did NOT disappoint! Rhe cockiness from Trouble was so funny when it was aimed at Sawyer. Their banter back and forth made me giggle and swoon! Their passion and love for each other was so amazing. I could feel it through the pages. It made my heart so happy. What I didnt expect at the end was a little cliffhanger.. we'll see what happens!
January 7, 2026
Ohhh this was a fun quick read.
I was so excited to receive an arc of this book because who doesn’t love a bad boy cowboy romance!
This was my first book from this author and it will definitely not be the last.
The motorcycle chapter 🤯🔥 that’s all I’m gonna say about that!
I was so excited to receive an arc of this book because who doesn’t love a bad boy cowboy romance!
This was my first book from this author and it will definitely not be the last.
The motorcycle chapter 🤯🔥 that’s all I’m gonna say about that!
January 6, 2026
ARC review .. First book by Jess Bryson and man am I hooked! From the first page I felt like I needed to know what happened next. The story line, chemistry and between had needing to read one more page.
January 4, 2026
Absolutely loved it! Loved all the Stetsons brothers and can't wait to devour the rest of the series. Can't wait to read more and to end it on the cliffhanger, devastated I have to wait for the next book.
January 7, 2026
★4 stars★
Spice Rating Scale: 3🔥
Some Tropes You’ll Find:
➵ Older Brother’s Best Friend / Best Friends Little Sister
➵ Enemies to Lovers
➵ Cowboy Romance (Bull Rider)
➵ City Girl X Country Boy
➵ Dirty Talking Cowboy!
➵ Small Town Drama
➵ Protective MMC
➵ “Touch her and die” energy
➵ Banter + Bickering
➵ Found Family / Strong Family Bonds
➵ Secret Relationship
➵ Sassy FMC
➵ Spicy Motorcycle Scene!
➵ Cowboy Hat Rule! (IYKYK)
I’m in my Cowboy Romance Era (and forever will be!). Once I saw Trouble on Luna Literary’s website I immediately signed up! I mean helllooo a cocky, bar-fighting bullrider with a nickname of “Trouble”? Abso-freaking-lutely!
This is my first read by Jess Bryson and I am completely obsessed! I knew I was in “trouble” the second I started, because suddenly I didn’t want to read or do anything else. I thought I was getting a cowboy chaos and small-town flirting… and instead I was pulled into family drama, slow burn longing, emotional moments, and more! This story has all that grit, tension, and even humor.
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𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔:
𝐒𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫: Born a country girl, but moved to the City and became a realtor at one of the top real estate agencies in Chicago. After dealing with a bad breakup with her cheating loser of an ex, who she unfortunately works with, she receives a call from her older brother which then leads her to an unexpected trip back home to her small town. I truly liked Sawyer and her arc. Not only is she sassy and fiery, but she also showed her vulnerability. She doesn’t magically “bounce back” after being cheated on. She expressed how she never felt seen and had her walls built up until she met Trouble and he was tearing those walls right down, but ever so slowly as she was trying so hard not to feel anything for him. I loved how she slowly reconnects with her country roots, her complicated relationship with her dad, and the way she tried to protect her heart. She’s stronger than she realized and watching her grow into that strength and truly be loved was perfect.
“𝘐’𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘸𝘣𝘰𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬.”
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞: Tristan “Trouble” Stetson is exactly that. Intense, cocky, reckless, and unforgettable! I immediately pictured Riley Green (which fits perfectly, considering the inspiration!).
“𝘏𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸.”
Trouble isn’t just a “playboy cowboy” while that may be on the outside, underneath the bar fights and bull riding reputation, he has this loyalty and a deep fear of losing the people he loves. He protects Sawyer first out of obligation, then he starts to genuinely care and fall for her (possibly a he falls first, but would never admit situation). He’s stubborn, infuriating at times, but can be romantic even in his our rough around the edges way. I was even swooning after that little fair date. Sawyer please spare him for a moment and let him take me on a little fair date just so I get to experience a proper country boy date night! The tension between him and Sawyer was immediate and every glance, argument, bickering, almost moment builds until it all finally spills out!
“𝘛𝘳𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦, 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵”
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: The brothers add so much personality and humor. I love them all and I have no idea who I would fall for. I fear I would fall for Charming and his “charm” immediately. Danger just because he has that broody oldest brother vibe going on, and Rogue has this wildness to him with him being the youngest. But could Rogue possibly have this soft side like Trouble and we just don’t know about yet? Their dynamic made me laugh, worry, and fall a little in love with the entire family. I’m already so excited for each of their books!
𝐏𝐉: Best mom award. Truly. She raised four chaotic cowboys and still loves them fiercely.
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The small-town atmosphere, rival ranch tension, and moments of danger raise the stakes without taking away from the romance.
Toward the end, the suspense ramps up. I legit held my breath. With 20 pages left, I had no idea how it would all come together, and then… that cliffhanger. I wasn’t ready, and now I need book two immediately.
Thank you Jess Bryson and Luna Literary Management for the ARC! 💜
⋆༺𓆩♡𓆪༻⋆
𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕-𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅: Wow, wow, wow, I need the rest of the brothers books ASAP!
𝑷𝒓𝒆-𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅: Grateful to be chosen for this ARC! I’m so excited to start reading and finally meet Tristan and Sawyer! 💜
~Lady V
Spice Rating Scale: 3🔥
Some Tropes You’ll Find:
➵ Older Brother’s Best Friend / Best Friends Little Sister
➵ Enemies to Lovers
➵ Cowboy Romance (Bull Rider)
➵ City Girl X Country Boy
➵ Dirty Talking Cowboy!
➵ Small Town Drama
➵ Protective MMC
➵ “Touch her and die” energy
➵ Banter + Bickering
➵ Found Family / Strong Family Bonds
➵ Secret Relationship
➵ Sassy FMC
➵ Spicy Motorcycle Scene!
➵ Cowboy Hat Rule! (IYKYK)
I’m in my Cowboy Romance Era (and forever will be!). Once I saw Trouble on Luna Literary’s website I immediately signed up! I mean helllooo a cocky, bar-fighting bullrider with a nickname of “Trouble”? Abso-freaking-lutely!
This is my first read by Jess Bryson and I am completely obsessed! I knew I was in “trouble” the second I started, because suddenly I didn’t want to read or do anything else. I thought I was getting a cowboy chaos and small-town flirting… and instead I was pulled into family drama, slow burn longing, emotional moments, and more! This story has all that grit, tension, and even humor.
︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵
𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔:
𝐒𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫: Born a country girl, but moved to the City and became a realtor at one of the top real estate agencies in Chicago. After dealing with a bad breakup with her cheating loser of an ex, who she unfortunately works with, she receives a call from her older brother which then leads her to an unexpected trip back home to her small town. I truly liked Sawyer and her arc. Not only is she sassy and fiery, but she also showed her vulnerability. She doesn’t magically “bounce back” after being cheated on. She expressed how she never felt seen and had her walls built up until she met Trouble and he was tearing those walls right down, but ever so slowly as she was trying so hard not to feel anything for him. I loved how she slowly reconnects with her country roots, her complicated relationship with her dad, and the way she tried to protect her heart. She’s stronger than she realized and watching her grow into that strength and truly be loved was perfect.
“𝘐’𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘸𝘣𝘰𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬.”
𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞: Tristan “Trouble” Stetson is exactly that. Intense, cocky, reckless, and unforgettable! I immediately pictured Riley Green (which fits perfectly, considering the inspiration!).
“𝘏𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸.”
Trouble isn’t just a “playboy cowboy” while that may be on the outside, underneath the bar fights and bull riding reputation, he has this loyalty and a deep fear of losing the people he loves. He protects Sawyer first out of obligation, then he starts to genuinely care and fall for her (possibly a he falls first, but would never admit situation). He’s stubborn, infuriating at times, but can be romantic even in his our rough around the edges way. I was even swooning after that little fair date. Sawyer please spare him for a moment and let him take me on a little fair date just so I get to experience a proper country boy date night! The tension between him and Sawyer was immediate and every glance, argument, bickering, almost moment builds until it all finally spills out!
“𝘛𝘳𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦, 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵”
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: The brothers add so much personality and humor. I love them all and I have no idea who I would fall for. I fear I would fall for Charming and his “charm” immediately. Danger just because he has that broody oldest brother vibe going on, and Rogue has this wildness to him with him being the youngest. But could Rogue possibly have this soft side like Trouble and we just don’t know about yet? Their dynamic made me laugh, worry, and fall a little in love with the entire family. I’m already so excited for each of their books!
𝐏𝐉: Best mom award. Truly. She raised four chaotic cowboys and still loves them fiercely.
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The small-town atmosphere, rival ranch tension, and moments of danger raise the stakes without taking away from the romance.
Toward the end, the suspense ramps up. I legit held my breath. With 20 pages left, I had no idea how it would all come together, and then… that cliffhanger. I wasn’t ready, and now I need book two immediately.
Thank you Jess Bryson and Luna Literary Management for the ARC! 💜
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𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕-𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅: Wow, wow, wow, I need the rest of the brothers books ASAP!
𝑷𝒓𝒆-𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅: Grateful to be chosen for this ARC! I’m so excited to start reading and finally meet Tristan and Sawyer! 💜
~Lady V
January 13, 2026
A big thank you to Jess Bryson and Luna Literary for this arc. Where to begin?! This was my first cowboy romance and boy did Jess Bryson set the bar high for all others!! This was also my first book by Jess but definitely won’t be my last!! The tension and yearning in this book had me literally melting!
After Sawyer walks in on her boyfriend cheating on her with his assistant, she decides to return home to Weston, Tennessee to clear her head and help her brother and father with their failing ranch.
She doesn’t want any distractions and definitely wants to steer clear of her brother’s best friend, Tristan “Trouble” Stetson….the hot, cocky, charming bull rider that everyone has their eye on.
Too bad their banter is red hot and their chemistry is undeniable. Only problem? Tristan knows she is definitely off limits as his best friend’s sister. But as the two can’t seem to stay away from each other, they know they are headed for trouble!
I literally couldn’t put this book down! Between the witty banter, the swoony Stetson bull riding brothers, and the yearning and tension that’ll have you melting, I inhaled this book!
Tristan Stetson…good grief this man will have your heart racing and weak in the knees within the first few pages! He reminds us that there is always more than meets the eye and he will fiercely protect those closest to him. Sawyer reminds us that while it is scary to open up your heart again after pain and loss, it can lead to renewed self confidence and finding a love that sets your heart on fire.
Trouble comes out on January 16!
Tropes:
- Cowboy romance
- Bull rider MMC
- Country boy x city girl
- Brothers best friend
- “Fuck it” moment
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Sizzling banter
After Sawyer walks in on her boyfriend cheating on her with his assistant, she decides to return home to Weston, Tennessee to clear her head and help her brother and father with their failing ranch.
She doesn’t want any distractions and definitely wants to steer clear of her brother’s best friend, Tristan “Trouble” Stetson….the hot, cocky, charming bull rider that everyone has their eye on.
Too bad their banter is red hot and their chemistry is undeniable. Only problem? Tristan knows she is definitely off limits as his best friend’s sister. But as the two can’t seem to stay away from each other, they know they are headed for trouble!
I literally couldn’t put this book down! Between the witty banter, the swoony Stetson bull riding brothers, and the yearning and tension that’ll have you melting, I inhaled this book!
Tristan Stetson…good grief this man will have your heart racing and weak in the knees within the first few pages! He reminds us that there is always more than meets the eye and he will fiercely protect those closest to him. Sawyer reminds us that while it is scary to open up your heart again after pain and loss, it can lead to renewed self confidence and finding a love that sets your heart on fire.
Trouble comes out on January 16!
Tropes:
- Cowboy romance
- Bull rider MMC
- Country boy x city girl
- Brothers best friend
- “Fuck it” moment
- Enemies-to-lovers
- Sizzling banter
January 12, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ (rounded up)
For fans of cowboys who don’t do girlfriends, until her.
📚 cowboy (bull rider)
📚 brothers best friend
📚 (sort of) enemies to lovers
📚 dual POV
+ forehead kisses
🌶️🌶️🌶️
“I’ll do damn near anything to keep her safe. Even if she thinks I’m the devil himself.”
|Thoughts|
Took me a moment to get my head around the unique names of the Stetson brothers but was an easy read.
“Oh, we date,” I say, leaning in just enough. “We just don’t fall in love. It’s a Stetson rule.”
Always enjoy the brother’s best friend trope and the forbidden aspect of this story works well.
"You should try a cowboy…They're loyal. Might not be great at commitment, but at least they're honest."
Trouble (Tristan), is the quintessential cowboy but this story had a bit more suspense that I expected.
"So the rumors are true? You wear the hat, you ride the cowboy?"
“Keep wearing that hat, darlin’, and people are gonna start thinking you're mine.” She lifts a brow, all fire and temptation. “Even this town knows I don’t belong to anyone.” My smile is slow. “Not yet.”
The ex boyfriend was an entertaining aspect of the story. Wish he had a but more karma thrown his way.
"If you were mine," I continue, the words slipping out before I can hold ‘em back, "I'd cross more than a few state lines to find you, too."
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Thanks to Luna Literary Group and the author for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
For fans of cowboys who don’t do girlfriends, until her.
📚 cowboy (bull rider)
📚 brothers best friend
📚 (sort of) enemies to lovers
📚 dual POV
+ forehead kisses
🌶️🌶️🌶️
“I’ll do damn near anything to keep her safe. Even if she thinks I’m the devil himself.”
|Thoughts|
Took me a moment to get my head around the unique names of the Stetson brothers but was an easy read.
“Oh, we date,” I say, leaning in just enough. “We just don’t fall in love. It’s a Stetson rule.”
Always enjoy the brother’s best friend trope and the forbidden aspect of this story works well.
"You should try a cowboy…They're loyal. Might not be great at commitment, but at least they're honest."
Trouble (Tristan), is the quintessential cowboy but this story had a bit more suspense that I expected.
"So the rumors are true? You wear the hat, you ride the cowboy?"
“Keep wearing that hat, darlin’, and people are gonna start thinking you're mine.” She lifts a brow, all fire and temptation. “Even this town knows I don’t belong to anyone.” My smile is slow. “Not yet.”
The ex boyfriend was an entertaining aspect of the story. Wish he had a but more karma thrown his way.
"If you were mine," I continue, the words slipping out before I can hold ‘em back, "I'd cross more than a few state lines to find you, too."
🧶 For more bookish content follow me on Instagram.com/read_watch_crochet
Thanks to Luna Literary Group and the author for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
January 22, 2026
Ugh this was such a good small town romance, enemies-to-lovers a feisty FMC named Sawyer and a hot as hell bull rider MMC named Trouble(Tristan)....did I mention that he has three brothers Danger, Charming and Rogue and these men all live up to their nicknames😮💨😮💨
What a great start to this series!! Im a sucker for a reformed playboy just something about a slutty man who meets the FMC and can't stop thinking about her!! Trouble is a bully rider and Sawyer's brother is a member of Trouble's bull riding team. Sawyer is living in the city and after her world gets turned upside down she decides to come home to help convince her estranged father to sell the farm. Sawyer and Trouble meet and let's just say it's not love at first sight🤭🤭 After yet another "run in" they realize that her brother is best friends with Trouble which Sawyer is "off-limits".
The banter is what pulled me in immediately and had me laughing. the chemistry between these two is so electric there was literal thunderstorms happening. This was such a great brothers best-friend, spicy sweet cowboy romance. I can’t wait to see where the rest of the series goes.
What a great start to this series!! Im a sucker for a reformed playboy just something about a slutty man who meets the FMC and can't stop thinking about her!! Trouble is a bully rider and Sawyer's brother is a member of Trouble's bull riding team. Sawyer is living in the city and after her world gets turned upside down she decides to come home to help convince her estranged father to sell the farm. Sawyer and Trouble meet and let's just say it's not love at first sight🤭🤭 After yet another "run in" they realize that her brother is best friends with Trouble which Sawyer is "off-limits".
The banter is what pulled me in immediately and had me laughing. the chemistry between these two is so electric there was literal thunderstorms happening. This was such a great brothers best-friend, spicy sweet cowboy romance. I can’t wait to see where the rest of the series goes.
January 11, 2026
Thank you Luna Literacy and Jess Bryson for the ARC of Trouble.
WHAT TO EXPECT
💜 Small Town
💜City girl meets country boy
💜 Forced Proximity
💜 Older brother’s best friend
💜 Enemies to lovers (ish)
💜Cowboy hat rule (iykyk)
Trouble was the stereotypical country MMC. Confident, a big ego, but a hidden sensitive side. All the things we love about a cowboy.
Sawyer was a strong FMC. I liked that she wasn’t a damsel in distress and that she stood up for herself. Her comebacks and banter, top notch.
The whole family dynamic (and the nicknames for all the brothers) took me too long to figure out. I understand the family connection, however it was a lot of information thrown at me right at the start of the book. This is the main reason why I rated the book 3 stars. I also thought the book took a lot of time developing Sawyer and Trouble’s relationship, and then ended kind of abruptly.
Overall, it was a solid first book in the series. Trouble intrigued me enough to keep reading the series, and just like most books in a series, I’m sure I’ll love the cameos of Trouble and Sawyer.
Also, please tell me that Winnie still ends up with one of the brothers? I need a comeback story asap!!!!!
WHAT TO EXPECT
💜 Small Town
💜City girl meets country boy
💜 Forced Proximity
💜 Older brother’s best friend
💜 Enemies to lovers (ish)
💜Cowboy hat rule (iykyk)
Trouble was the stereotypical country MMC. Confident, a big ego, but a hidden sensitive side. All the things we love about a cowboy.
Sawyer was a strong FMC. I liked that she wasn’t a damsel in distress and that she stood up for herself. Her comebacks and banter, top notch.
The whole family dynamic (and the nicknames for all the brothers) took me too long to figure out. I understand the family connection, however it was a lot of information thrown at me right at the start of the book. This is the main reason why I rated the book 3 stars. I also thought the book took a lot of time developing Sawyer and Trouble’s relationship, and then ended kind of abruptly.
Overall, it was a solid first book in the series. Trouble intrigued me enough to keep reading the series, and just like most books in a series, I’m sure I’ll love the cameos of Trouble and Sawyer.
Also, please tell me that Winnie still ends up with one of the brothers? I need a comeback story asap!!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 10, 2026
I am floored. Enamoured. This was absolutely fantastic in every single way. Tristan aka Trouble is officially a top 5 book boyfriend. City girl Sawyer is the little sister of Trouble's best friend Knox, and is in town to convince her father to sell his farm since he can't handle the upkeep. He's supposed to be watching out for her, not sneaking glances and seconds with her. After an unfortunate meeting between the two, the tension just skyrockets with each and every interaction - and the banter! Oh, the banter is perfection! I love the way that this story progresses - and the way both MCs grow naturally. If you love bull riders, reformed playboys, enemies to lovers, fantastic banter, brother's best friend, and tension that will make you sweat - this is the book for you! All the stars!
January 18, 2026
Think cowboy. Bull rider brothers who are the talk of the town. They all have nicknames and they all come with a reputation. He also happens to be her brother’s best friend.
She comes home from the city. A successful real estate agent, but her heart feels misplaced and her head is all over the place. She does not stand for any of his charms, and he is immediately intrigued because who does not want to get into some Trouble. There are secrets. There is betrayal. And there is some sweet, sweet spice.
I have to say, this is a fun cowboy, cocky player turned something more… and y’all know I love that.
Tropes:
Brother’s best friend
He falls first
Enemies to lovers
Small town
Cowboy romance
Secret relationship
What made me give this 4 stars?
For starters, the banter is real and genuinely entertaining. The plot is there, and I loved all the characters, both the main ones and the side characters. It was an easy, enjoyable read that kept me smiling throughout. I cannot wait to go back to the ranch and learn more about all the brothers. Just it is an all round good book!
She comes home from the city. A successful real estate agent, but her heart feels misplaced and her head is all over the place. She does not stand for any of his charms, and he is immediately intrigued because who does not want to get into some Trouble. There are secrets. There is betrayal. And there is some sweet, sweet spice.
I have to say, this is a fun cowboy, cocky player turned something more… and y’all know I love that.
Tropes:
Brother’s best friend
He falls first
Enemies to lovers
Small town
Cowboy romance
Secret relationship
What made me give this 4 stars?
For starters, the banter is real and genuinely entertaining. The plot is there, and I loved all the characters, both the main ones and the side characters. It was an easy, enjoyable read that kept me smiling throughout. I cannot wait to go back to the ranch and learn more about all the brothers. Just it is an all round good book!
January 25, 2026
Small town Weston, Tennessee, 4 nicknamed cowboys, and Sawyer who has returned home to help out on her family ranch. This is a temporary stay for the summer, and she hopes to avoid Tristan “trouble” Stetson. Her brothers’ best friend and off limits for a multitude of reasons.
Trouble is a bull rider, who will not settle down, why when he and his brothers are the kings of Weston. While there are sparks and plenty of banter between Trouble and Sawyer, will he charm our city girl? Can she make a cowboy change his ways?
I was entertained by the story, and I am ready for more. We still have Danger, Charming and Rogue and their stories.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Trouble is a bull rider, who will not settle down, why when he and his brothers are the kings of Weston. While there are sparks and plenty of banter between Trouble and Sawyer, will he charm our city girl? Can she make a cowboy change his ways?
I was entertained by the story, and I am ready for more. We still have Danger, Charming and Rogue and their stories.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
January 9, 2026
Thank you to Luna Literacy for an eARC to read before publishing.
Trouble by Jess Bryson is a Cowboy Romance that struggled to find its identity. It had promise in the beginning; however, about 50% in I felt as though it couldn't decide if it wanted to be a Cowboy Romance or a Dark Romance. And I'm not saying these two genres can't coexist, it just felt as though the Dark Romance aspects were an afterthought and not integrated throughout the story.
I also found moments of the book to be over dramatic. There were multiple times where I felt as though we were getting an epic speech about the merits of being a Cowboy and their work ethic, dedication to family, and their ability to handle anything life throws at them. I would much rather see and feel these themes be developed through the characters actions instead of being preached to about them.
Overall, Trouble is an okay Cowboy Romance that incorporates the tropes that you would expect to find in this genre.
Trouble by Jess Bryson is a Cowboy Romance that struggled to find its identity. It had promise in the beginning; however, about 50% in I felt as though it couldn't decide if it wanted to be a Cowboy Romance or a Dark Romance. And I'm not saying these two genres can't coexist, it just felt as though the Dark Romance aspects were an afterthought and not integrated throughout the story.
I also found moments of the book to be over dramatic. There were multiple times where I felt as though we were getting an epic speech about the merits of being a Cowboy and their work ethic, dedication to family, and their ability to handle anything life throws at them. I would much rather see and feel these themes be developed through the characters actions instead of being preached to about them.
Overall, Trouble is an okay Cowboy Romance that incorporates the tropes that you would expect to find in this genre.
January 27, 2026
This was a solid cowboy romance! It’s giving reformed playboy, brothers best friend, touch her and 💀, and you changed my way of thinking, and family bonds. The banter between Tristan and Sawyer was top tier. It had me giggling because I would also do the same 😇 the twist this book gave surprised me, I loved it. Sawyer was a force to be reckoned with and I loved her. She definitely could hold her own and wasn’t afraid to show it. Tristan was spicy bull rider and definitely your typical playboy cowboy but seeing him slowly realize he could be different and even better I loved it. I can’t wait to see what the other brothers are up to!
January 29, 2026
Trouble by Jess Bryson 5⭐️
🐂 Bull Rider MMC
🐂 Brother’s Best Friend
🐂 “F*ck it”
Sawyer has just found out that her boyfriend cheated on her and decides it’s the perfect time to go to her small town home to help convince her dad to sell the ranch. There she runs into Trouble, literally. Trouble is a professional bull rider and just so happens to be her brother’s best friend.
God, I love a good cowboy romance! This was just what I needed!! I love Sawyer. I’m so proud of our girl for going to the city and chasing her dreams! Trouble is hot hot hot 🥵 Honestly all of the Stetson brothers are hot and the fact that I have to wait for the rest of their books makes me sad. This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride in the best possible way and the slow burn and TENSION were so good!
Thank you to Luna Literary and Jess Bryson for the advanced copy. As always this is my honest review:)
🐂 Bull Rider MMC
🐂 Brother’s Best Friend
🐂 “F*ck it”
Sawyer has just found out that her boyfriend cheated on her and decides it’s the perfect time to go to her small town home to help convince her dad to sell the ranch. There she runs into Trouble, literally. Trouble is a professional bull rider and just so happens to be her brother’s best friend.
God, I love a good cowboy romance! This was just what I needed!! I love Sawyer. I’m so proud of our girl for going to the city and chasing her dreams! Trouble is hot hot hot 🥵 Honestly all of the Stetson brothers are hot and the fact that I have to wait for the rest of their books makes me sad. This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride in the best possible way and the slow burn and TENSION were so good!
Thank you to Luna Literary and Jess Bryson for the advanced copy. As always this is my honest review:)
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