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Dear Rodeo
She was looking for an adventure… he never expected her to show up on his ranch.Lola-Mae has never done anything reckless in her life. West Texas is her whole world–and until now, she’s been perfectly content staying safe inside it.
Then a job offer in Granite Falls lands in her inbox.
On the urging of her best friend, Lola-Mae loads up her beat-up, oxidized once green 4Runner and heads straight for the Hill Country, chasing a thrill she’s not sure she’s brave enough to want.
Harlan Blackmoore prefers cattle and wide-open land to people. Hiring a secretary from West Texas who doesn’t know anyone feels like a smart decision. She’ll focus on her job. There will be no distractions.
Until she walks into his office.
One look is all it takes to unravel him. Lola-Mae is temptation wrapped in innocence, and Harlan wants her in ways he’s never wanted anyone before. The problem? He doesn’t know how to say it out loud.
So he writes it.
Naughty little notes. Filthy promises. Words meant only for her eyes–left where only she’ll find them.
Lola-Mae is falling for the man behind the messages.
And the quiet, possessive cowboy watching her blush from across the room is running out of time before his secrets–his self-control–shatters.
This Valentine’s Day eight of your favorite instalove authors have something special just for you!
Our secret admirers are done pining and yearning. They’re more than ready to spring into action to be able to call their valentine mine. Pushed to the edge, these book boyfriends have been craving their women for too long and will do anything to claim them. From sweet nothings, whispered spicy dirty talk or sexy love notes, there is nothing they won't do to get their women.
Get ready for all the happily ever afters and swoon worthy moments that will guarantee to make your heart pitter patter with joy.
Then a job offer in Granite Falls lands in her inbox.
On the urging of her best friend, Lola-Mae loads up her beat-up, oxidized once green 4Runner and heads straight for the Hill Country, chasing a thrill she’s not sure she’s brave enough to want.
Harlan Blackmoore prefers cattle and wide-open land to people. Hiring a secretary from West Texas who doesn’t know anyone feels like a smart decision. She’ll focus on her job. There will be no distractions.
Until she walks into his office.
One look is all it takes to unravel him. Lola-Mae is temptation wrapped in innocence, and Harlan wants her in ways he’s never wanted anyone before. The problem? He doesn’t know how to say it out loud.
So he writes it.
Naughty little notes. Filthy promises. Words meant only for her eyes–left where only she’ll find them.
Lola-Mae is falling for the man behind the messages.
And the quiet, possessive cowboy watching her blush from across the room is running out of time before his secrets–his self-control–shatters.
This Valentine’s Day eight of your favorite instalove authors have something special just for you!
Our secret admirers are done pining and yearning. They’re more than ready to spring into action to be able to call their valentine mine. Pushed to the edge, these book boyfriends have been craving their women for too long and will do anything to claim them. From sweet nothings, whispered spicy dirty talk or sexy love notes, there is nothing they won't do to get their women.
Get ready for all the happily ever afters and swoon worthy moments that will guarantee to make your heart pitter patter with joy.
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Published February 4, 2026
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Review of advance copy
Dear Rodeo absolutely wrecked me in the best possible way. I came for a cute cowboy romance and left feral about handwritten notes, shy glances, and one very quiet, very possessive rancher who says everything with his pen because his mouth cannot keep up with his feelings.
Lola-Mae is that kind of heroine you instantly want to protect and cheer for. Soft but not weak. Careful but brave enough to load up her sad little oxidized green 4Runner and chase a maybe. Watching her step outside her comfort zone felt tender and real, like growth that sneaks up on you instead of kicking the door down. I adored her.
And Harlan Blackmoore. Sir. The restraint. The yearning. The internal panic every time Lola-Mae breathes in his direction. Give me a cowboy who prefers cattle to people but absolutely loses his mind over one woman and I will fold every time. The secret notes. The filthy promises written instead of spoken. The way he watches her blush and just quietly burns. I was screaming into the void.
This book is instalove done right. It’s soft and spicy, sweet and filthy, all wrapped in Hill Country dust and Valentine’s Day longing. Every note felt intimate, like I was intruding on something private. The tension builds in these delicious little increments until you’re begging Harlan to just say it already.
By the end I was grinning like an idiot, fully in love with Lola-Mae and Harlan, and emotionally attached to a fictional ranch I never want to leave. Short, swoony, and dangerously addictive.
If you like shy cowboys, bold feelings, love notes that make your knees weak, and happily-ever-afters that feel earned, this one’s for you. I loved them. Still thinking about them. Probably always will. 🤠💌📜
Lola-Mae is that kind of heroine you instantly want to protect and cheer for. Soft but not weak. Careful but brave enough to load up her sad little oxidized green 4Runner and chase a maybe. Watching her step outside her comfort zone felt tender and real, like growth that sneaks up on you instead of kicking the door down. I adored her.
And Harlan Blackmoore. Sir. The restraint. The yearning. The internal panic every time Lola-Mae breathes in his direction. Give me a cowboy who prefers cattle to people but absolutely loses his mind over one woman and I will fold every time. The secret notes. The filthy promises written instead of spoken. The way he watches her blush and just quietly burns. I was screaming into the void.
This book is instalove done right. It’s soft and spicy, sweet and filthy, all wrapped in Hill Country dust and Valentine’s Day longing. Every note felt intimate, like I was intruding on something private. The tension builds in these delicious little increments until you’re begging Harlan to just say it already.
By the end I was grinning like an idiot, fully in love with Lola-Mae and Harlan, and emotionally attached to a fictional ranch I never want to leave. Short, swoony, and dangerously addictive.
If you like shy cowboys, bold feelings, love notes that make your knees weak, and happily-ever-afters that feel earned, this one’s for you. I loved them. Still thinking about them. Probably always will. 🤠💌📜
February 10, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️/ ️🌶️🌶️🌶️
So much spice, romance, and swooning is packed into this novella by Hayley James! Part of the Naughty Notes collaboration series, Dear Rodeo is a quick and easy to read love story that brings back love notes in a big way. I loved how our two MCs fell for each other both on paper and in life. The written word is powerful, as most of us readers know, and can awaken things within you that you never thought possible.
Lola-Mae and Harlan could easily set this book on fire. The heat that rolls off these two is impossible to not feel from the moment they meet. Both taking a chance on something new may just prove to be the best decision either of them has ever made. Lola-Mae is sweet and kind, while strong and brave. She is the girl who turns every head when she walks in a room, but doesn’t notice. And Harlan is the man who not only notices her but wants to make her his. He fell hard for her from the moment he laid eyes on her. He holds nothing back after that, leaving notes for her to find, sharing things about himself and how she makes him feel.
I could have easily read a full length novel about these two and adore Hayley’s writing no matter what. I loved seeing a world written by her that is outside of the ice rink and man, can she write cowboys! Nothing was missing from this book, Hayley provides a story that is full of heart. I can’t wait to read more in this series from the other authors as well! I really enjoyed this short love story and everything that Hayley brought to it.
As always, review any author notes before reading.
What to Expect:
💌Secret Admirer
🪻Grumpy MMC
💌Office Romance
🪻Cowboy Romance
💌Small Town Romance
🪻He Falls First
So much spice, romance, and swooning is packed into this novella by Hayley James! Part of the Naughty Notes collaboration series, Dear Rodeo is a quick and easy to read love story that brings back love notes in a big way. I loved how our two MCs fell for each other both on paper and in life. The written word is powerful, as most of us readers know, and can awaken things within you that you never thought possible.
Lola-Mae and Harlan could easily set this book on fire. The heat that rolls off these two is impossible to not feel from the moment they meet. Both taking a chance on something new may just prove to be the best decision either of them has ever made. Lola-Mae is sweet and kind, while strong and brave. She is the girl who turns every head when she walks in a room, but doesn’t notice. And Harlan is the man who not only notices her but wants to make her his. He fell hard for her from the moment he laid eyes on her. He holds nothing back after that, leaving notes for her to find, sharing things about himself and how she makes him feel.
I could have easily read a full length novel about these two and adore Hayley’s writing no matter what. I loved seeing a world written by her that is outside of the ice rink and man, can she write cowboys! Nothing was missing from this book, Hayley provides a story that is full of heart. I can’t wait to read more in this series from the other authors as well! I really enjoyed this short love story and everything that Hayley brought to it.
As always, review any author notes before reading.
What to Expect:
💌Secret Admirer
🪻Grumpy MMC
💌Office Romance
🪻Cowboy Romance
💌Small Town Romance
🪻He Falls First
February 7, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Quiet yearning, cowboy devotion, and filthy little notes done right
Dear Rodeo is soft, swoony, and sneaky-hot in that way where you don’t realize how deep you’re in until your heart is already galloping.
Lola-Mae is such a refreshing heroine—careful, grounded, and quietly brave. I loved that her “reckless” moment isn’t wild or impulsive, but simply choosing herself for once. Packing up her beat-up 4Runner and heading to Granite Falls felt real, relatable, and earned.
And Harlan Blackmoore? Oh, he’s the dangerous kind of quiet. The broody rancher who doesn’t talk about his feelings but writes them instead? Absolutely lethal. His restraint, his awkward longing, the way he watches her blush while pretending to be nothing more than her boss—perfection. The notes are filthy, tender, and intimate in a way that feels deeply personal, not performative. Every one of them peeled back another layer of his control.
The tension builds beautifully, and when his self-control finally cracks, it’s incredibly satisfying. Possessive without being cruel, protective without smothering—Harlan is the kind of book boyfriend who doesn’t shout his devotion. He shows it, line by line, note by note.
Sweet, spicy, and emotionally cozy with just enough heat to make your toes curl. This one left me smiling and swooning long after the last page. 💌🤠🔥.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dear Rodeo is soft, swoony, and sneaky-hot in that way where you don’t realize how deep you’re in until your heart is already galloping.
Lola-Mae is such a refreshing heroine—careful, grounded, and quietly brave. I loved that her “reckless” moment isn’t wild or impulsive, but simply choosing herself for once. Packing up her beat-up 4Runner and heading to Granite Falls felt real, relatable, and earned.
And Harlan Blackmoore? Oh, he’s the dangerous kind of quiet. The broody rancher who doesn’t talk about his feelings but writes them instead? Absolutely lethal. His restraint, his awkward longing, the way he watches her blush while pretending to be nothing more than her boss—perfection. The notes are filthy, tender, and intimate in a way that feels deeply personal, not performative. Every one of them peeled back another layer of his control.
The tension builds beautifully, and when his self-control finally cracks, it’s incredibly satisfying. Possessive without being cruel, protective without smothering—Harlan is the kind of book boyfriend who doesn’t shout his devotion. He shows it, line by line, note by note.
Sweet, spicy, and emotionally cozy with just enough heat to make your toes curl. This one left me smiling and swooning long after the last page. 💌🤠🔥.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
Dear Rodeo by Hayley James was such a sweet, quick read that felt like slipping into a warm Texas sunset for a couple of hours.
Lola-Mae’s leap from the comfort of West Texas to a ranch job in the Hill Country was equal parts brave and endearing. She’s cautious, grounded, and so easy to root for, which made her fish-out-of-water moment on Harlan Blackmoore’s ranch all the more charming. Harlan, on the other hand, is the quiet, broody cowboy type who prefers cattle to conversation, and watching him absolutely unravel over his new secretary was honestly the highlight of the book.
The note-writing element was such a fun and unique way to build their connection. There’s something incredibly intimate about words meant for only one person, and seeing Lola-Mae fall for the man behind the messages while Harlan silently pined from afar created a delicious tension that carried the story. Their dynamic was soft, flirty, and filled with that shy, simmering chemistry that makes you smile while you read.
At its core, this is a very cute, short novel with a cozy small-town feel, a swoony cowboy, and a heroine finding her courage in more ways than one. I did wish it had been a little longer so we could spend more time with them and see their relationship deepen even further, but for what it was, it delivered a heartwarming, romantic escape that was easy to enjoy from start to finish.
Lola-Mae’s leap from the comfort of West Texas to a ranch job in the Hill Country was equal parts brave and endearing. She’s cautious, grounded, and so easy to root for, which made her fish-out-of-water moment on Harlan Blackmoore’s ranch all the more charming. Harlan, on the other hand, is the quiet, broody cowboy type who prefers cattle to conversation, and watching him absolutely unravel over his new secretary was honestly the highlight of the book.
The note-writing element was such a fun and unique way to build their connection. There’s something incredibly intimate about words meant for only one person, and seeing Lola-Mae fall for the man behind the messages while Harlan silently pined from afar created a delicious tension that carried the story. Their dynamic was soft, flirty, and filled with that shy, simmering chemistry that makes you smile while you read.
At its core, this is a very cute, short novel with a cozy small-town feel, a swoony cowboy, and a heroine finding her courage in more ways than one. I did wish it had been a little longer so we could spend more time with them and see their relationship deepen even further, but for what it was, it delivered a heartwarming, romantic escape that was easy to enjoy from start to finish.
Review of advance copy
Dear Rodeo by Hayley James is the first title I've read by this author and as part of the multi author Naughty Notes series I wasn't disappointed.
As an instalove, small town cowboy romance the plot and storyline was completely engaging especially with the main characters of Harlan, the grumpy loner rancher, and Lola-Mae, a younger and adventurous woman, that has moved across Texas to take up a job on Harlan's ranch, sight unseen.
Harlan regrets his decision to hire Lola-Mae immediately due to the instant desire and attraction he feels towards her. Aside from the fact that he is her boss, he is also shy and not good with words and subsequently is frustrated by his growing feelings.
The attraction is mutual but its Harlan that acts first with small gestures of kindness followed by secret admirer notes left for Lola-Mae in the office.
The chemistry sizzles and Lola-Mae breaks the stalemate and some steam and spiciness ensue which kept me turning the pages wanting to see how their HEA turned out.
It was definitely an entertaining read and I look forward to trying other stories by this author.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
As an instalove, small town cowboy romance the plot and storyline was completely engaging especially with the main characters of Harlan, the grumpy loner rancher, and Lola-Mae, a younger and adventurous woman, that has moved across Texas to take up a job on Harlan's ranch, sight unseen.
Harlan regrets his decision to hire Lola-Mae immediately due to the instant desire and attraction he feels towards her. Aside from the fact that he is her boss, he is also shy and not good with words and subsequently is frustrated by his growing feelings.
The attraction is mutual but its Harlan that acts first with small gestures of kindness followed by secret admirer notes left for Lola-Mae in the office.
The chemistry sizzles and Lola-Mae breaks the stalemate and some steam and spiciness ensue which kept me turning the pages wanting to see how their HEA turned out.
It was definitely an entertaining read and I look forward to trying other stories by this author.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 8, 2026
Ready to fall head-over-boots just in time for Valentine’s Day? Dear Rodeo by Hayley James is a swoony, flirty cowboy novella that delivers all the heart-fluttering vibes.
If you’re craving a quick, feel-good romance with a side of heat and charm, this little novella is exactly the mood. Enter Harlan — rugged, gruff, prefers cattle over people… and somehow even more irresistible because of it. Honestly, the only thing better than reading about him would be having him show up in person (a girl can dream).
Lola-Mae isn’t usually the reckless type, but taking a job as secretary to a reclusive rancher who keeps to himself? That’s definitely a leap. She’s not looking for adventure — yet adventure finds her anyway when she steps onto Harlan’s ranch and straight into his carefully controlled world. Hiring someone from outside his small town felt like a safe choice… what Harlan didn’t expect was Lola-Mae turning his quiet routine completely upside down.
Their chemistry builds beautifully, with playful banter, unexpected tenderness, and those adorable little Post-it notes that will absolutely melt your heart. It’s flirty, fun, and effortlessly swoon-worthy — the kind of romance that leaves you smiling long after you finish.
Dear Rodeo is part of the Naughty Notes collection — eight interconnected novellas by different authors — and this is Hayley James at her very best. Short, steamy, and packed with charm, it’s the perfect Valentine’s Day read for anyone who loves cowboys, workplace romance, and a hero who falls hard when he least expects it. 💕🤠
If you’re craving a quick, feel-good romance with a side of heat and charm, this little novella is exactly the mood. Enter Harlan — rugged, gruff, prefers cattle over people… and somehow even more irresistible because of it. Honestly, the only thing better than reading about him would be having him show up in person (a girl can dream).
Lola-Mae isn’t usually the reckless type, but taking a job as secretary to a reclusive rancher who keeps to himself? That’s definitely a leap. She’s not looking for adventure — yet adventure finds her anyway when she steps onto Harlan’s ranch and straight into his carefully controlled world. Hiring someone from outside his small town felt like a safe choice… what Harlan didn’t expect was Lola-Mae turning his quiet routine completely upside down.
Their chemistry builds beautifully, with playful banter, unexpected tenderness, and those adorable little Post-it notes that will absolutely melt your heart. It’s flirty, fun, and effortlessly swoon-worthy — the kind of romance that leaves you smiling long after you finish.
Dear Rodeo is part of the Naughty Notes collection — eight interconnected novellas by different authors — and this is Hayley James at her very best. Short, steamy, and packed with charm, it’s the perfect Valentine’s Day read for anyone who loves cowboys, workplace romance, and a hero who falls hard when he least expects it. 💕🤠
February 2, 2026
Dear Rodeo was absolutely adorable. Lola-Mae pleasantly surprised me as a character, especially when she’s faced with a difficult decision after losing her job. Instead of playing it safe, she packs up her truck and drives hours away from home to take a secretary position for Harlan Blackmoore—a solitary cowboy who prefers his quiet life on the ranch. A flirty note sets things in motion, and from there the sparks fly as both take a chance on something unexpected. Harlan is older than Lola-Mae, and I’m a sucker for a well-done age-gap romance. He’s especially endearing in how nervous and awkward he becomes around her, and I loved seeing a tough cowboy coming undone by the woman he’s falling for. Both Lola-Mae and Harlan describe him as a grump, but to me, that just made him even more lovable.
February 5, 2026
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephaine's Book Reports.
Lola-Mae is a girl who likes her life safe and sound. So it was odd for her to take a job as a secretary for a reclusive rancher. The man certainly knows how to keep to himself. She is a woman who is not into adventure, but she is about to embark on an adventure she will never forget. She is now entering Harlan's ranch and his world that is carefully crafted and controlled. He thought she was a safe choice since she wasn't from his small town. But what he gets is a woman who turns his world upside down. I love the chemistry these two have between them. Their banter will have your heart melting and the post it notes, well I was living for those. These two are so much fun to read about. You do not want to miss this book.
Lola-Mae is a girl who likes her life safe and sound. So it was odd for her to take a job as a secretary for a reclusive rancher. The man certainly knows how to keep to himself. She is a woman who is not into adventure, but she is about to embark on an adventure she will never forget. She is now entering Harlan's ranch and his world that is carefully crafted and controlled. He thought she was a safe choice since she wasn't from his small town. But what he gets is a woman who turns his world upside down. I love the chemistry these two have between them. Their banter will have your heart melting and the post it notes, well I was living for those. These two are so much fun to read about. You do not want to miss this book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
After finding herself unemployed, Lola-Mae accepts a position in Granite Falls and leaves her West Texas home behind. When she arrives at the ranch, she has no idea she’s been hired as secretary to the gruff—but undeniably handsome—Harlan Blackmoore. Harlan prefers the quiet, uncomplicated life of the ranch, especially after enduring painful loss in his family. But Lola-Mae’s arrival turns his world upside down. He quickly realizes he’s hired a woman he can’t stop thinking about—and wants in a way he hasn’t wanted anyone before. When Lola-Mae begins discovering mysterious love and sexy notes left on her desk, she decides she might as well take a chance on the cowboy. Maybe, they’re exactly what each other needs.
Review of advance copy
💌You went from a stranger to someone I can't stop thinking about. -Cowboy💌
A short, sweet, sexy, a little spicy cowboy romance. 🤠🔥
Old-school vibes. It took me straight back to the Harlequin novels I was obsessed with about fifteen years ago. I devoured this in one sitting (around two hours!), which was exactly what I needed after a streak of chunky reads.
The MMC? A broody, shy, true cowboy who’d rather pour his heart out on paper than say the words out loud ... simply perfect. And the FMC is everything I love. She's strong, brave, and unafraid to completely change her life.
Workplace romance, grumpy and sunshine, possessive cowboy, secret admirer, instalove ... basically a Valentine’s Day mood in book form ❤️🌹
📖 Dear, Rodeo by Hayley James (ARC) 🤠
A short, sweet, sexy, a little spicy cowboy romance. 🤠🔥
Old-school vibes. It took me straight back to the Harlequin novels I was obsessed with about fifteen years ago. I devoured this in one sitting (around two hours!), which was exactly what I needed after a streak of chunky reads.
The MMC? A broody, shy, true cowboy who’d rather pour his heart out on paper than say the words out loud ... simply perfect. And the FMC is everything I love. She's strong, brave, and unafraid to completely change her life.
Workplace romance, grumpy and sunshine, possessive cowboy, secret admirer, instalove ... basically a Valentine’s Day mood in book form ❤️🌹
📖 Dear, Rodeo by Hayley James (ARC) 🤠
February 6, 2026
Lola-Mae lost her job and there was not many opportunities in her small town, so after a lot of wine she and her friend filled out an online profile to relocate. Then she gets a call from Harland Blackmoore and she has agreed to move to East Texas for an office manager job. Harland contradictory to his name, is not an old man but hot and sexy thirty something male. The pair have an instant attraction, but they are employee and employer. Everything changes when he writes her a note and is distracted and leaves it on her desk.
Both of them are all alone in the world, came from different places economically but fit together so great.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Both of them are all alone in the world, came from different places economically but fit together so great.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
This was a cute little book that I was glad to be able to read. Dear Rodeo follows an older grumpy cowboy who opens up to the young office secretary and falls in love. It is a quick read of them falling in love and spending the rest of their lives together. I enjoyed the little notes that were left for Lola-Mae as his way of opening up to her. I also like how they were both scared to be open and honest with each other about their feelings even though they both felt the same way. Overall, it was a good book and I enjoyed it.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
📖 𝘼𝙍𝘾 𝙍𝙀𝙑𝙄𝙀𝙒 📖
Book 3 in the Naughty Notes series. Eight authors are releasing instalove novellas for Valentine’s Day.
Dear, Rodeo is also the first book in the Granite Falls, Texas series.
What to expect:
💞Secret Admirer
🤠Grumpy Hero
💞Spicy Office Romance
🤠Cowboy Alpha Hero
💞Small Town Romance
🤠He Falls First
Lola-Mae leaves her small town for a new start in another small town where she starts working for Harlan. For Harlan it’s pretty much love at first sight but he is too shy to let her know so he leaves her notes.
Dear, Rodeo is a really cute quick feel good read with a little spice and is perfect for Valentine’s Day and a great start to a new series.
Book 3 in the Naughty Notes series. Eight authors are releasing instalove novellas for Valentine’s Day.
Dear, Rodeo is also the first book in the Granite Falls, Texas series.
What to expect:
💞Secret Admirer
🤠Grumpy Hero
💞Spicy Office Romance
🤠Cowboy Alpha Hero
💞Small Town Romance
🤠He Falls First
Lola-Mae leaves her small town for a new start in another small town where she starts working for Harlan. For Harlan it’s pretty much love at first sight but he is too shy to let her know so he leaves her notes.
Dear, Rodeo is a really cute quick feel good read with a little spice and is perfect for Valentine’s Day and a great start to a new series.
February 4, 2026
Lola Mae has always played it safe, but she is looking for adventure, and a job offer in West Texas, has her heading to the ranch. Harlan is a rancher, who prefers his cattle and wide-open spaces to people, and when his new hire arrives, his world tilts on its axels. Harlan is attracted to Lola Mae instantly, but does not know how to express himself, so he writes sweet notes.
This is an easy and quick read, with friendships, emotions, humour, romance, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and fun page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
This is an easy and quick read, with friendships, emotions, humour, romance, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and fun page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
February 5, 2026
Book 1 of the multi-author Naughty Notes series. And it starts things off with a bang!
'Lola-Mae is temptation wrapped in innocence, and Harlan wants her in ways he’s never wanted anyone before. The problem? He doesn’t know how to say it out loud.
So he writes it.'
The characters drove the storyline and they were so very appealing and likeable and perfectly steamy together. Plot was well written and straightforward. World building was excellent and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
'Lola-Mae is temptation wrapped in innocence, and Harlan wants her in ways he’s never wanted anyone before. The problem? He doesn’t know how to say it out loud.
So he writes it.'
The characters drove the storyline and they were so very appealing and likeable and perfectly steamy together. Plot was well written and straightforward. World building was excellent and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
Lola‑Mae and Harlan certainly set the pages alight. This is definitely a spicy romance that leaves you smiling. Both characters just speak to you, and it’s so easy to get swept up in their journey. There’s no third‑act drama or unnecessary break‑ups—just two people who meet, feel that spark, work through what they think should keep them apart, and then take a chance on their HEA. And of course, watching a grumpy alpha turn into a romantic softie for love is the absolute cherry on top.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 4, 2026
Secret Admirer
Grumpy Hero
Spicy Office Romance
Cowboy Alpha Hero
Small Town
He Falls First
Who doesn't love a grumpy cowboy. Lola-Mae took the push from her best friend to take a job on the other side of Texas. Lola-Mae takes a job at a Ranch where she meets grumpy cowboy Harlan. Harlan tries everything to not think of his new employee as anything other than that. Lola and Harlan are perfection. The little notes Harlan starts to leave. This story was an amazing read. I cannot wait for the next book in this town.
Grumpy Hero
Spicy Office Romance
Cowboy Alpha Hero
Small Town
He Falls First
Who doesn't love a grumpy cowboy. Lola-Mae took the push from her best friend to take a job on the other side of Texas. Lola-Mae takes a job at a Ranch where she meets grumpy cowboy Harlan. Harlan tries everything to not think of his new employee as anything other than that. Lola and Harlan are perfection. The little notes Harlan starts to leave. This story was an amazing read. I cannot wait for the next book in this town.
February 4, 2026
Wow, so good! Such a sweet read! I have read another novel by this author and really enjoyed it! I was excited to jump into this novel and it did not let me down. From the first chapter this novel grabbed my heart and held on tight until the very last page. So good! I loved Lola-Mae and Harlan's story. Their chemistry was so good! I loved the sweet notes Harlan would write Lola-Mae. They melted my heart. Once I started reading I didn't want to put this novel down. I can hardly wait to see what this author has coming next. So so good!
Review of advance copy
I loved this couple so much. There is nothing better than a grumpy cowboy that turns into the sexiest, biggest teddy bear for his lady. Lola-Mae picks up and moves 7 hours away for a job where she knows no one. Harlan is running his ranch all on his own and is pretty closed off socially. Lola-Mae turns out to be just the woman he needs.
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I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 4, 2026
A hot and steamy collaborative series where these naughty notes bring about relationships. Each is a stand-alone read. Some are short stories while others are novellas, but each will leave you wanting to read more.
Harlan is grumpy, quiet, and shy. He doesn’t know how to tell Lola-Mae how he feels, so he starts leaving her notes on her desk. Get ready for a hot read about a lonely cowboy.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Harlan is grumpy, quiet, and shy. He doesn’t know how to tell Lola-Mae how he feels, so he starts leaving her notes on her desk. Get ready for a hot read about a lonely cowboy.
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 4, 2026
I liked the connection and chemistry between these two, the notes Harlan left her and what they lead to. Lola-Mae showed strength and courage in first taking a job that took her away from everything and everyone she knew, and for going after what she wanted. I liked seeing things bloosom between these two and how they were together.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 5, 2026
Definitely a favourite of 2026 so far!!!
This book delivers exactly what it promises: romcom vibes, high heat, and a story you'll devour in one sitting with a grin on your face. It's a fun book that you'll gobble up in a couple of hours!! Perfect amount of sweet, spice moments, drama and romance. Definitely a big fan of author and definitely be reading more books this year!! Definitely a favourite of 2026 so far!! Happy reading
This book delivers exactly what it promises: romcom vibes, high heat, and a story you'll devour in one sitting with a grin on your face. It's a fun book that you'll gobble up in a couple of hours!! Perfect amount of sweet, spice moments, drama and romance. Definitely a big fan of author and definitely be reading more books this year!! Definitely a favourite of 2026 so far!! Happy reading
Review of advance copy
I loved reading this book! I couldn't put it down. I was hooked from start to finish. This book is definitely a page turner. I couldn't tell what was going to happen next. The relationship between Harlan and Lola-Mae is a special one. I could feel their love from the start. I highly recommend this book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
4.5/5⭐️
A man who cooks and feeds the woman he loves is definitely full of green flags. While Harlan try to resist his attraction to his much younger secretary, Lola-Mae, it is as if she has placed a spell upon him.
Their regular encounters soon turn into more and the spice level definitely shoots up! This was a fun and quick read especially if you love a good cowboy romance.
A man who cooks and feeds the woman he loves is definitely full of green flags. While Harlan try to resist his attraction to his much younger secretary, Lola-Mae, it is as if she has placed a spell upon him.
Their regular encounters soon turn into more and the spice level definitely shoots up! This was a fun and quick read especially if you love a good cowboy romance.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Part of the multi author Naughty Notes series Dear Rodeo, gives us a grumpy cowboy, who expresses his interest for his new, younger office manager through post it notes. It's light hearted, no OW Drama, grumpy x sunshine, age gap, steamy (when they finally give in), dual pov writing just everything you want in an instalove.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This spicy little Valentine is a quick burst with high heat ! Lola-Mae needs a new start in life so she accepts a job as an office manager at a ranch clear across the state. Her new boss, Harlan, turns out to be a sexy grumpy older cowboy. The connection is instant ! A really great read !!!
Review of advance copy
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked how a new job leads to love for Lola-Mae when the attraction sparks right away between her and Harlan. I liked Harlan's notes to her.
February 4, 2026
This is my first time reading something written by Hayley. I was impressed with the way the book came together and the romance between Harlan and Lola-Mae. From the way the cover grabbed my attention to the chemistry between the characters I strongly recommend you read this book.
February 5, 2026
Harlan and Lola-Mae love them. He is a grumpy cowboy but she is just the right person for him. Hayley gave so much even though it was a short read it did not lack all the feels. They were an enjoyable read.
February 6, 2026
Cowboy
Harlan is in need of a office manager and Lola-mae is in need of an escape from her life. She has lost her home, her job, and her boyfriend. There is nothing that can hold her back from moving. after a few notes, they learn that there is more to life than work.
Harlan is in need of a office manager and Lola-mae is in need of an escape from her life. She has lost her home, her job, and her boyfriend. There is nothing that can hold her back from moving. after a few notes, they learn that there is more to life than work.
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