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THE DIAMOND BACK RANCH IS BACK in this spicy second installment in the hottest new cowboy romance series. . .

Hestia Hampton never meant to stay in Wyoming. The ink-stained, sharp-tongued tattoo artist came to the Diamond Back for a breather - one month to lick her wounds after a toxic ex-situationship in London and to mourn the studio she left behind. She’s here for open skies, fresh inspiration, and maybe a wild night or two. Not for him.
Jesse Bennington is temptation on two legs. A retired bull rider with a smile that could melt steel and shoulders built for sin, he’s sworn to take care of his family, no matter the cost. Even if it means climbing back into the ring. Even if it means breaking his own heart.
So when he and Hestia agree on a no-strings fling, it should be simple. But nothing’s simple when desire runs this deep, and under the wide Wyoming skies, rules are meant to be broken . . .

READERS ARE FALLING FOR THE DIAMOND BACK RANCH . . .

'A must read for all cowboy romance lovers out there!'
'If you’re fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage this may be your new cowboy obsession!'
'I absolutely LOVED this book, I devoured it.'
'A perfect Summer read! Cowboy romance with a British twist - 5 Stars!'
'I tore through this in one sitting and was locked in at 2 a.m. yelling just KISS already.'

400 pages, Paperback

Expected publication November 3, 2026

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Profile Image for Sandy ❦✶⁺⋆.
468 reviews169 followers
March 22, 2026
This was generally enjoyable, but ultimately nothing the genre hasn't already explored before.

This story follows Hestia (Lottie's best friend from the first book in this series), an alt 'say it how it is' but emotionally turbulent FMC; and Jesse, a cheeky charmer who is looking for a safe someone to give his heart to. Their physical attraction is instantly obvious and similar characteristics have lead other characters to anticipate their meeting.

While the story goes on to develop more emotional depth, I think it is worth pointing out that some may find this romance difficult to subscribe into since it is initially based entirely on raw physical attraction and is categorically NOT a slow burn.
I enjoyed the growth of both characters, notably Hestia, in their approach to relationships and general perceptions of love but there were crazy self-sabtoage moments that felt frustrating and only served to have the famous 'third-act' conflict in the plot.

I think the real highlight of this book is Jesse Bennington - generally he is just a charming guy with a wild streak and a heart of gold, other than the aforementioned self-sabotage. But hey, I think his easy going demeaner made him a stand-out character in both books in this series so far and were generally uplifting for the tone of the book.

I think the initial statement sums up my thoughts. I could go on to try find flaws but I did enjoy my time reading this book, but it is unlikely that it will stick with me. I would recommend if you are still new to the cowboy romance genre as I do really enjoy the country atmosphere of these types of books and this is a reasonable example.
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68 reviews42 followers
April 15, 2026
A black cat, tattoo artist FMC and a golden retriever, cowboy MMC! I loved them!! Seeing Hestia realise what she deserves was such beautiful character development!
Profile Image for Amy.
127 reviews1 follower
April 3, 2026
3.5⭐️
This cowboy romance was just what I needed. Cute, wholesome and a great found family. Really appreciate the mental health representation as well. The perfect palete cleanser
Profile Image for Lauren.
153 reviews35 followers
March 19, 2026
3.5 ⭐️

Reckless Vow was a great palate cleanser which I definitely enjoyed more the Untamed Heart but I found the pacing slightly off and felt like Hestia and Jesse’s relationship lacked emotional depth.

I adore Hestia. I was so excited we were getting a story for her after falling in lover with her during Untamed Heart. She fully embodies that “black cat” energy—guarded, sharp-tongued, independent, and a little emotionally unavailable in a way that makes her so compelling to read. She doesn’t fall easily, doesn’t trust quickly, and keeps people at arm’s length, which makes every crack in her armor feel earned. Watching her slowly unravel (and fight it every step of the way) was honestly one of the most satisfying parts of the story.

Hestia and Jesse had a connection, albeit a physical one instantly! This book is definitely spicier than untamed heart and their “no-strings” arrangement is exactly the kind of setup that obviously isn’t going to stay simple. The plot line of the book largely leans into this element and I felt there could have been more focus on the emotional side to their connection.

Overall, though it’s a steamy, easy cowboy romance read worth trying if you love a black cat FMC and a FWB arrangement.
Profile Image for Cleo Stevenson.
118 reviews3 followers
May 7, 2026
4.5⭐️

Oh my god! I loved this book🥹
Hestia and Jesse were just so perfect for eachother 🥹

The way they had chemistry from day one, the way the helped eachother. I was screaming, crying, smiling, giggling and kicking my feet!

Hestia has been through ALOT in life and Jesse being the person to make her realise that she was capable of everything and anything she set her mind to, helping her with her anxiety and putting her in the right place was just amazing. Jesse has also been through a lot in his life, from a shitty father figure to having to step up from a young age. He was the best person Hestia could have met and grown a connection with🤠
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514 reviews
April 11, 2026
wow i really liked this one! i was looking forward to this couple’s romance and i really liked how it was done—the way the author dealt with their emotional baggage felt authentic and i really liked watching them fall in love.

definitely adding this to my list of cowboy romance series to keep an eye on, ESPECIALLY after that little teaser we got for lil’s romance.
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257 reviews10 followers
January 11, 2026
Arc review out 26th March

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️

She swore it was only temporary…but he makes forever look tempting.

I was so thrilled when I got approved for this arc. I finished Untamed Heart and immediately after I finished I headed on over to apply for this. I really enjoyed Gemma’s Untamed Heart, but book number two is something else entirely 😮‍💨 and I am here for it.

We met Hestia and Jesse in book one, the feisty black cat tattoo artist FMC and the world’s most adorable golden retriever reformed playboy MMC. We knew from the get go that these two were going to be 🔥 and their attraction is instant - chapter 1 spice ladies!

After that these two start with a mutually beneficial relationship but both of them quickly realise they are falling and this is turning into something neither of them were expecting. There is extra drama in this book that I was just missing in book 1, that and having my full name thrown around as a nickname in this book did funny things to me…

This book is full of heart, self acceptance, swoon worthy cowboys and an ultimate HEA. Don’t get me started on Jesse’s relationship with his Mum 😭

Thank you so much to Gemma, NetGalley and Pan MacMillan for the opportunity to read this arc, I loved it.
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115 reviews3 followers
January 14, 2026
Hestia and Jesse are everything! So this is my first ever cowboy romance and after this perfect book I am so going to start down into this rabbit hole. I will do so by reading the first book of this series.
I loved everything about the characters. Hestia is broken and Jesse mends her piece by piece without her even realizing it until the very end. I adore their connection, which starts off very steamy, but quickly turns into something deep and life-changing.
I also often had to shed some tears because the people surrounding Hestia treat her with so much love and appreciation anybody can only wish for.
I also enjoy Jesse a lot.
He does not force her to say or do anything and always supports her. He never imposes the feeling on her that she is too much on the contrary he cant get enough of her.
The ending of the book was amazing and touching.
I am really happy that this was my first Cowboy romance.
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110 reviews5 followers
February 17, 2026
A cowboy romance with a British fmc was something I didn't know I needed in my life 🇬🇧 Add a hot bull-rider to the mix and I'm completely melting 🫠

First of all, thank you to the author for sending me this ARC and trusting me with her work. Having absolutely loved Untamed Heart, I couldn't wait to dive into the sequel. Hestia and Jesse were heavily teased in book one, which made my anticipation even higher. Naturally, I was beyond excited when I received my copy and could finally dive into Reckless Vow.

We jump into the story quite quickly, with little build-up, which made it slightly harder for me to settle in at first. I would also have liked to see a bit more tension between Hestia and Jesse, especially considering the sparks and unresolved energy hinted at in the first book.

But once I settled into the story, I had the ride of my life. About halfway through, there's a turning point that elevated everything. From then on, I truly loved the direction the story took and how it all unfolded. The drama, the emotional depth, and how the characters dealt with their feelings, really pulled me in.

Getting to see the Diamond Back Ranch found family in action again was incredibly heartwarming - I loved seeing more of Cole and Lottie, as well as Bailey and Lil. And that little teaser at the end? It definitely left me excited to see where Lil's story will go next 👀

4 ⭐️ ARC Review
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591 reviews30 followers
January 24, 2026
4.5 ⭐️

This book completely exceeded my expectations! It’s my first book by this author so I was jumping in mid series and must admit the first couple of chapters I did feel that and like I was maybe missing some background/ build up but once I got a little further in it was clear this can definitely be read as a stand alone. I do think I’ll go back and read book 1 though as I loved Cole and Lottie so think I’d enjoy their story!

Hestia is visiting Lottie at Diamond Back Ranch from London, staying for just a few weeks, and has instant chemistry with bull rider Jesse. At first it’s just physical, but quickly they both realise there are feelings involved that are getting stronger and stronger.

Some parts of their story are messy, Hestia has a pretty toxic past and there were times I wanted to scream at them both! But I really felt their emotions and enjoyed the author’s writing a lot. I didn’t want to put it down and couldn’t wait for them to finally get their HEA! I really hope we see lots of them in future books…and that Lil might be next?!

Huge thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.
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193 reviews18 followers
April 6, 2026
⋆。°✩ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ✩°。⋆

ᴛɪᴛʟᴇ : Reckless Vow
ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ : Gemma More
ꜰᴏʀᴍᴀᴛ ʀᴇᴀᴅ: Paperback
ᴘᴀɢᴇ ᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ: 321
ᴘᴜʙʟɪꜱʜᴇʀ : Pan McMillan
ᴘᴜʙʟɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴅᴀᴛᴇ: 26th March 2026

I just LOVED being back in Diamond Back Ranch with Hestia and Lottie!

Reckless Vow follows Hestia and Jesse and their situationship 😍🤣 again like I did with book one I binge read in one go because I just love these kind of story’s! 🥰

I love Hestia and her fiery attitude and how Jesse is just simple head over heels for her the way she is 😍

Gemma had me crying in chapter 5!!!! God I love it when a book makes you cry 😭😍 throughout the whole book you can see how hard it is for Hestia to let go of her feelings for the past few years and realise she IS worthy of love, of someone who is dedicated to her and a life that isn’t filled with drama. You really see her grow and as much I wanted her to have her ‘I got off the plane’ Rachel from friends moment, I’m so glad she didn’t because some people really just need to see it out themselves!

That ending AHHH it was so so cute! Tieinf up book 1&2 in a nice little bow 🥹😍

NOW I neeeeeeeeed book 3 asap! I’m so ready for Lils story!!!!!!
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324 reviews45 followers
March 31, 2026
reckless vow by gemma morr has officially ruined me in the best way possible. like… i fear i will not know peace until i find my own golden retriever cowboy because JESSE??? that man is everything. soft where it counts, loyal to his core, and the kind of love that just wraps around you and stays there.

and i need to say it… this might have topped untamed heart for me. which is actually insane behaviour but here we are.

hestia??? i adore her. strong, grounded, and so easy to root for. her and jesse together just WORK. the chemistry, the tension, the emotion… it was giving everything it needed to give.

this book had me:
– giggling
– kicking my feet
– fully emotionally invested
– contemplating a move to a ranch for a man i haven’t met yet

gemma morr you have done it AGAIN. bravo.

i loved every second of this story and now i’m sat here like…
cool so where is bailey’s book? where is lil’s book?? i need them immediately.
Profile Image for Laura Frederiks.
26 reviews
April 14, 2026
Story: 3,5⭐️
Ending: 1⭐️

Really enjoyed this book. Enjoyed it more than the first one even, but the ending ruins it for me.

I was already annoyed that the whole book was hinting towards Cole proposing to Lottie towards the end, but Jesse and Hestia too??? Come on. All of them not even know each other for over 6 months? Ugh.

You cannot get engaged when knowing each other for just a few months. It's not cute, it's annoying! It happens too often in romance books in my opinion.

The author wrote two lovely stories, I did really enjoy both books. But this... I love it for everyone who loves these types of endings, I do envy you.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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201 reviews4 followers
December 5, 2025
I loved the first book between Lottie and Cole, but Hestia and Jesse - holy guacamole - they may have taken first place as my favourite opposites attract couple.

I found the mental health rep was well done, until midway, the toxicity of Cal ruined the vibe - I hated that Hestia felt compelled to leave Jesse as she was reminded that she “wasn’t good enough for him” because of her history with Cal and the relationships she grew up observing.

The reunion between Hestia and Jesse was equally gorgeous and frustrating. Chrissy getting in the way of Hestia confessing her love to Jesse face to face could have prevented his accident but then it wouldn’t have made an entertaining end 😂

I really enjoyed the story, although parts were frustrating - for the right reasons (let my girl get her man!!) - it was a wild enjoyable ride!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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42 reviews
April 22, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75

A black cat, a tatted‑up FMC, and a golden‑retriever cowboy MMC? Say less. And Hestia’s moment of realising her worth? Peak character development!

Loved reading Hestia and Jesse’s story ❤️

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65 reviews
June 3, 2026
I really enjoyed this one. I preferred it to the last one as I felt like it was faster paced and the plot was better. I enjoyed the character development and the setting but did feel like the romance was a bit rushed.
🌟🌟🌟🌟
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31 reviews2 followers
April 8, 2026
LOVED this! Definitely more than the first one 🤭
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109 reviews1 follower
April 30, 2026
Right so has this book converted me to a cowboy romance era ?? Potentially 🙈🙈
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69 reviews
April 12, 2026
4.5 ⭐️ I loved both characters. i was picking this book up every spare second i had. wish we hadn’t gotten more of them. want lils book like now
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23 reviews
April 16, 2026
A nice easy read. Perfect pallette cleanser between books 📚 Read easily within a day ♡
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473 reviews37 followers
February 19, 2026
Listen i am a simp for cowboy romance but i fear i over the let’s start getting together before we even hit the 30% mark, combined with the miscommunication trope too, the book really lost me faster than I expected to read it.

Pretty dissapointed by this

Thank you to the publisher for the arc
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310 reviews
May 26, 2026
4.5 stars
Exactly what I expected from a cowboy romance, and I loved every second of it. There were definitely a few scenes that felt like they were added purely to create more plot and drama… but honestly? I ate it up every single time. The tension, chemistry, and emotional moments kept me completely hooked. Hestia was such a badass FMC, and I loved watching her slowly break down her barriers and let her cowboy in. Their relationship felt so rewarding to watch develop, and by the end I was fully invested in them. Such a fun, addictive read.
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481 reviews15 followers
May 17, 2026
I wished I’d dnf’d this but apparently I’m incapable of doing that. It was just boring and felt very this happened, this, this, this etc and didn’t feel like it had much flow to it. I also thought it was a bit cringe
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