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Redemption Valley Ranch #1
Wild and Wanted
A BRAND NEW wildly hot, opposites-attract cowboy romance from USA Today Bestseller Amy Andrews 💖🐎 Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Jessica Peterson, Lyla Sage and Roxanne Tully 💛 A gruff bronco-riding cowboy. A country star in over her head. One month on a Wyoming ranch...and sparks neither of them planned. 🌾💕
Tropes:
✨ Cowboy meets city girl
✨ Opposites attract
✨ Grumpy sunshine
✨ Teacher / student
✨ Fish out of water
✨ Spicy slow burn
🐴 Clay Calhoun used to be the hottest bad boy on the professional rodeo circuit but a career-ending injury has dragged him back to Wyoming and the family dude ranch he escaped a decade ago. The washed-up bronc rider doesn’t want to babysit tourists pretending to be cowboys while he’s licking his wounds and dodging regrets. Then a record label drops a city girl straight into his pasture.
🌸 Reluctantly famous country music sensation Stephanie “Stevie” Everhart needs authentic cowgirl cred to go with her shiny golden Grammy, so her label sends her and her helicopter mother to Wyoming for a month to get some mud on her boots. Unfortunately for Clay he’s given the job of teaching her how to ride a horse.
Clay doesn’t do babysitting. Stevie doesn’t do bad boys. But beneath those big, reckless skies, good girl Stevie discovers a streak of wild she’s never dared unleash and Clay finds grit and warmth that slip past his defences. What starts as image control ignites into sparks neither planned.
Who knew going a little wild meant you might just end up wanted – for keeps.
Praise for Amy Andrews:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wit, heat, and all the romance. This is Amy at her absolute best, truly unmissable!' Rachael Stewart
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Desire, temptation and passion. Three of my favourite things, and this book has them all.' Laura Carter
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Amy Andrews is one of my go-to romance authors’ Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Amy Andrews certainly knows how to heat things up’ Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I've yet to read anyone who can combine romance with laugh-out-loud moments like Amy Andrews’ Reader Review
Tropes:
✨ Cowboy meets city girl
✨ Opposites attract
✨ Grumpy sunshine
✨ Teacher / student
✨ Fish out of water
✨ Spicy slow burn
🐴 Clay Calhoun used to be the hottest bad boy on the professional rodeo circuit but a career-ending injury has dragged him back to Wyoming and the family dude ranch he escaped a decade ago. The washed-up bronc rider doesn’t want to babysit tourists pretending to be cowboys while he’s licking his wounds and dodging regrets. Then a record label drops a city girl straight into his pasture.
🌸 Reluctantly famous country music sensation Stephanie “Stevie” Everhart needs authentic cowgirl cred to go with her shiny golden Grammy, so her label sends her and her helicopter mother to Wyoming for a month to get some mud on her boots. Unfortunately for Clay he’s given the job of teaching her how to ride a horse.
Clay doesn’t do babysitting. Stevie doesn’t do bad boys. But beneath those big, reckless skies, good girl Stevie discovers a streak of wild she’s never dared unleash and Clay finds grit and warmth that slip past his defences. What starts as image control ignites into sparks neither planned.
Who knew going a little wild meant you might just end up wanted – for keeps.
Praise for Amy Andrews:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wit, heat, and all the romance. This is Amy at her absolute best, truly unmissable!' Rachael Stewart
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Desire, temptation and passion. Three of my favourite things, and this book has them all.' Laura Carter
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Amy Andrews is one of my go-to romance authors’ Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Amy Andrews certainly knows how to heat things up’ Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I've yet to read anyone who can combine romance with laugh-out-loud moments like Amy Andrews’ Reader Review
312 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 9, 2026
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Amy Andrews
430 books1,472 followersAmy is an award-winning, USA Today best-selling Aussie author who has written eighty-five contemporary romances in both the traditional and digital markets.
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She loves good books and great booze although she'll take mediocre booze if there's nothing else. For many, many years she was a registered nurse which means she knows things. Anatomical things. And she’s not afraid to use them!
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August 1, 2026
Stephanie “Stevie” Everhart is a country music singer who has won a Grammy for a song she wrote about the sister she lost but her agent wants the girl from Boston to be more cowgirl and sends her to a dude ranch for a month to learn to ride horses and get mud on her boots, Stevie never ever thought that this trip would change her life so much, but when she meets Clay Calhoun her thoughts are turning in a completely different direction than normal for this quiet follow the rules girl.
Clay Calhoun was a top bronc rider on the rodeo circuit but injury has forced him out and now he is back home on the family ranch but things have changed here as well with it now being a dude ranch the last thing he wants to do is look after city people who want an experience on the ranch but then she arrives Stevie Everhart and for the first time in a long time Clay is thinking about a woman.
The pull between them is hard to ignore and even though Stevie wears a purity ring, she has now decided that Clay is the one she wants to lose her virginity to but will he want to be that person? There are some hurdles to cross and Clay wants to do things right and slow but soon things are heating up big time between them but there is also a lot going in in Stevie’s family life and career that could very well put a spanner in the works will they get what they both want and deserve or will life change things for them?
If you love a steamy romance then this is one to pick up, Stevie and Clay are both fabulous characters and their relationship is hot from the start sparks fly and they also open up to each other, there is a lot of emotional stuff going on especially from Stevie’s side but a great start to a new series.
My thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for my copy to read and review.
Clay Calhoun was a top bronc rider on the rodeo circuit but injury has forced him out and now he is back home on the family ranch but things have changed here as well with it now being a dude ranch the last thing he wants to do is look after city people who want an experience on the ranch but then she arrives Stevie Everhart and for the first time in a long time Clay is thinking about a woman.
The pull between them is hard to ignore and even though Stevie wears a purity ring, she has now decided that Clay is the one she wants to lose her virginity to but will he want to be that person? There are some hurdles to cross and Clay wants to do things right and slow but soon things are heating up big time between them but there is also a lot going in in Stevie’s family life and career that could very well put a spanner in the works will they get what they both want and deserve or will life change things for them?
If you love a steamy romance then this is one to pick up, Stevie and Clay are both fabulous characters and their relationship is hot from the start sparks fly and they also open up to each other, there is a lot of emotional stuff going on especially from Stevie’s side but a great start to a new series.
My thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for my copy to read and review.
June 15, 2026
This wasn’t for me.
After a career-ending rodeo injury, Clay returns home to his family’s Wyoming ranch. He’s not thrilled that the ranch has started catering to guests, but he understands it’s necessary to keep the business afloat.
Stevie is a successful songwriter who visits the ranch to learn horseback riding for an upcoming music video. Following the death of her sister, Yolly, two years earlier, Stevie stepped into the spotlight herself, determined to carry on the dreams they once shared.
What didn’t work for me was how quickly the insta-lust popped up. Within the first two pages. While Clay and Stevie eventually opened up and shared more meaningful conversations, that didn’t happen until much later in the story. There was an interesting plot beneath the romance, but it never felt like the main focus.
That said, I enjoyed the ending. It showed both characters maturing, taking responsibility for their choices, and moving forward with a clearer sense of who they wanted to be.
Overall, this one just wasn’t a standout read for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood for the advanced copy.
July 15, 2026
Did not like this one but by the time I decided I didn’t want to finish it I was at like 80%. Instalove and grief not done that well (I’m an expert now) and some strange phrases from Down Under (the author is Australian or New Zealander), like somehow the heroine managed to be a member of the one singular church in Boston that would make purity rings a thing still in 2015…
June 10, 2026
Wild and Wanted by Amy Andrews (Redemption Valley Ranch #1) was such an engaging and satisfying read. From the very first chapters, I was completely pulled into the story, the setting, and the emotional tension between the main characters.
The story follows a strong-willed heroine who is trying to rebuild or redirect her life, and a rugged rancher hero who is deeply tied to Redemption Valley and carries his own emotional baggage. When their paths cross, the chemistry is immediate, but neither of them is looking for complications especially not the kind that come with feelings they can’t easily ignore.
What unfolds is a slow-building romance filled with forced proximity, emotional push-and-pull, and plenty of tension as they are drawn together despite their best efforts to stay guarded. The story does a great job balancing heart, heat, and emotional depth while still keeping a steady, easy-to-follow pace.
I really enjoyed the ranch setting and small-town atmosphere it added so much warmth and charm to the story and made everything feel grounded and immersive. The emotional growth on both sides felt natural, and their connection developed in a way that felt earned rather than rushed.
Overall, Wild and Wanted is a heartfelt, steamy, and compelling start to the Redemption Valley Ranch series. A must read for fans of small-town ranch romances, strong chemistry, and emotional love stories that keep you invested from beginning to end.
The story follows a strong-willed heroine who is trying to rebuild or redirect her life, and a rugged rancher hero who is deeply tied to Redemption Valley and carries his own emotional baggage. When their paths cross, the chemistry is immediate, but neither of them is looking for complications especially not the kind that come with feelings they can’t easily ignore.
What unfolds is a slow-building romance filled with forced proximity, emotional push-and-pull, and plenty of tension as they are drawn together despite their best efforts to stay guarded. The story does a great job balancing heart, heat, and emotional depth while still keeping a steady, easy-to-follow pace.
I really enjoyed the ranch setting and small-town atmosphere it added so much warmth and charm to the story and made everything feel grounded and immersive. The emotional growth on both sides felt natural, and their connection developed in a way that felt earned rather than rushed.
Overall, Wild and Wanted is a heartfelt, steamy, and compelling start to the Redemption Valley Ranch series. A must read for fans of small-town ranch romances, strong chemistry, and emotional love stories that keep you invested from beginning to end.
June 9, 2026
Going in Blind
I knew: basically nothing just vibed with the cover
My mood: Excited because I love a good cowboy romance
Romance & Chemistry (aka why I’m unwell)
Tension level: so much tension, a slow burn but a good burn. He took his time and it was worth the wait!
Dynamic: virgin + retired cowboy playboy= chefs kiss
Emotional intimacy was very real. didn't feel overdone but very realistic.
Personal Damage Report
This made me feel: Gooey inside
Writing & Vibe
The writing felt: so intimate
It made everything feel more: real, like you could legitimately meet Clay and this could be your life!
Little Obsession Corner (Tidbits)
Favorite quote: “christ...do not come in your Levi's, man. This is not about you.”
Specific trope
Aftermath
When I finished, I was: Content. Probably won't read this a second time but overall I loved the story.
Who This Is For
Read this if you want to feel: Happy and love a good cowboy romance that checks all the boxes.
Final Verdict
🔥 Chemistry: Top notch!
I knew: basically nothing just vibed with the cover
My mood: Excited because I love a good cowboy romance
Romance & Chemistry (aka why I’m unwell)
Tension level: so much tension, a slow burn but a good burn. He took his time and it was worth the wait!
Dynamic: virgin + retired cowboy playboy= chefs kiss
Emotional intimacy was very real. didn't feel overdone but very realistic.
Personal Damage Report
This made me feel: Gooey inside
Writing & Vibe
The writing felt: so intimate
It made everything feel more: real, like you could legitimately meet Clay and this could be your life!
Little Obsession Corner (Tidbits)
Favorite quote: “christ...do not come in your Levi's, man. This is not about you.”
Specific trope
Aftermath
When I finished, I was: Content. Probably won't read this a second time but overall I loved the story.
Who This Is For
Read this if you want to feel: Happy and love a good cowboy romance that checks all the boxes.
Final Verdict
🔥 Chemistry: Top notch!
June 9, 2026
3 stars for me.
Clay Calhoun,was a professional rodeo circuit cowboy but after injury that prevent him to compete again is back in Wyoming and his family ranch.He now deals with tourist who wants to experience a cowboy life,and trying to build a different patch for himself.
Stephanie “Stevie” Everhart,a country music singer is trying to learn how to ride a horse and regroup before her big tour.Stevie didn't expect to be this attracted to Clay,but those feelings not going away and maybe she decide to do something for herself for once.
Two different worlds collide,will they find something unexpected?
It was a spicy cowboy romance with a lot of emotional baggage.Both characters liakable,but I would prefer if Stevie stand up for herself more,she really was living someone else's dream instead of her own.I enjoyed the romance,but wish there was more tension or banter to keep me on my toes and root for them.There seem to jump righ in and it was lacking the connection between them that I would like more.That being said it was an enjoyable read with a lot of smut and I had a feeling some second characters will get their own story in book 2.
Cowboy romance with a lot of spice.
Thank you netgally and Boldwoodbooks publisher for arc,my review is honest and my own.
Clay Calhoun,was a professional rodeo circuit cowboy but after injury that prevent him to compete again is back in Wyoming and his family ranch.He now deals with tourist who wants to experience a cowboy life,and trying to build a different patch for himself.
Stephanie “Stevie” Everhart,a country music singer is trying to learn how to ride a horse and regroup before her big tour.Stevie didn't expect to be this attracted to Clay,but those feelings not going away and maybe she decide to do something for herself for once.
Two different worlds collide,will they find something unexpected?
It was a spicy cowboy romance with a lot of emotional baggage.Both characters liakable,but I would prefer if Stevie stand up for herself more,she really was living someone else's dream instead of her own.I enjoyed the romance,but wish there was more tension or banter to keep me on my toes and root for them.There seem to jump righ in and it was lacking the connection between them that I would like more.That being said it was an enjoyable read with a lot of smut and I had a feeling some second characters will get their own story in book 2.
Cowboy romance with a lot of spice.
Thank you netgally and Boldwoodbooks publisher for arc,my review is honest and my own.
May 14, 2026
2.5✨ *NETGALLEY ARC*
The FMC felt a bit too immature for my personal taste, and at first the connection between the characters came across a little forced. Around the 30% mark, though, the chemistry started to build more naturally and the story became easier to settle into.
The MMC’s cockiness didn’t really work for me either. I think the delivery was meant to come across as confident and charming, but it just didn’t quite hit the mark personally.
Overall, the plot was decent, but the chemistry wasn’t fully there for me and I found myself wanting a little more emotional depth and character development. That said, I’m still interested enough in the world that I’ll probably pick up Ivan’s story when it comes out.
The FMC felt a bit too immature for my personal taste, and at first the connection between the characters came across a little forced. Around the 30% mark, though, the chemistry started to build more naturally and the story became easier to settle into.
The MMC’s cockiness didn’t really work for me either. I think the delivery was meant to come across as confident and charming, but it just didn’t quite hit the mark personally.
Overall, the plot was decent, but the chemistry wasn’t fully there for me and I found myself wanting a little more emotional depth and character development. That said, I’m still interested enough in the world that I’ll probably pick up Ivan’s story when it comes out.
June 9, 2026
As a fan of cowboy romances, I was excited to pick up Wild and Wanted by Amy Andrews, but unfortunately it didn't quite work for me. While the story was an easy read and had some enjoyable moments, I struggled to connect with the characters and never became fully invested in their romance. It wasn't a bad read, but it didn't hook me the way I'd hoped.
June 7, 2026
Ex‑rodeo bad boy Clay Calhoun is back at his Wyoming ranch, bitter about his career‑ending injury—until chart‑topping star Stevie Everhart arrives.
Her label sends her for a month to learn “real cowgirl” skills, and Clay is stuck teaching her to ride.
Grumpy cowboy meets polished city girl: what starts as reluctant babysitting turns into a spicy slow‑burn romance that breaks both their rules.
Packed with grumpy‑sunshine, teacher‑student, and fish‑out‑of‑water charm.
Warm, swoony, and steamy country romance l, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage.
Her label sends her for a month to learn “real cowgirl” skills, and Clay is stuck teaching her to ride.
Grumpy cowboy meets polished city girl: what starts as reluctant babysitting turns into a spicy slow‑burn romance that breaks both their rules.
Packed with grumpy‑sunshine, teacher‑student, and fish‑out‑of‑water charm.
Warm, swoony, and steamy country romance l, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage.
June 9, 2026
I want to be kissed all cowboy-like after reading this one. What a sweet yet sexy story.
I loved everthing about Clay, including the way he treated Stevie. Hot yet tender, strong yet gentle. Always respectful.
And the bonus... knowing we will be headed back to Redemption with another book in the series!
I loved everthing about Clay, including the way he treated Stevie. Hot yet tender, strong yet gentle. Always respectful.
And the bonus... knowing we will be headed back to Redemption with another book in the series!
June 3, 2026
Wow! I thoroughly e joyed this book! It was insane. Loved it from the first page and couldn’t put it down! Had me hooked. Kept me wanting more and was thinking about it when I had to out it away to be an adult haha. The cover drew me in straight away to read it and when I opened it, was even more impressed. Loved the cowboy vibe and the setting and clay and Stephanie were “chefs kiss”! Loved their chemistry from the get go and was so rooting for them throughout the book. Was so pleased with the ending!! Cannot wait to read book two in the series! Thank you to NetGalley for my pre approved copy!
June 6, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
I love a cowboy read, so I was excited to receive Wild and Wanted. This was my first book by Amy Andrews. While some parts felt a little repetitive, I still enjoyed the story overall, and I absolutely loved the cover! 3.5 ⭐️
I love a cowboy read, so I was excited to receive Wild and Wanted. This was my first book by Amy Andrews. While some parts felt a little repetitive, I still enjoyed the story overall, and I absolutely loved the cover! 3.5 ⭐️
May 29, 2026
Goddddd, I wanna meet a real cowboy. What an absolutely brilliant read. I devoured this one. Clay is brilliant, I love a broody cowboy who falls so damn hard. Stevie is a girl who has really been through it but has come back even stronger. A brilliant read with a wonderfully heartfelt ending.
May 21, 2026
4/5 ☆
4/5🌶️
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for review.
I was excited to receive this one because Amy Andrews is new to me and I am a huge cowboy romance fan. I enjoyed this age-gap romance between singer Stevie and cowboy Clay. The writing was great. I felt like I was right there in Redemption Ranch and I loved all the side characters.
As far as the actual romance, I thought it was cute and a little angsty. I loved how Clay helped Stevie deal with her grief and encouraged her to find her voice to go for what she wants. I can’t wait for the next Redemption Ranch book
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.
I will definitely be picking up the author's previous book and I look forward to her future work.
4/5🌶️
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for review.
I was excited to receive this one because Amy Andrews is new to me and I am a huge cowboy romance fan. I enjoyed this age-gap romance between singer Stevie and cowboy Clay. The writing was great. I felt like I was right there in Redemption Ranch and I loved all the side characters.
As far as the actual romance, I thought it was cute and a little angsty. I loved how Clay helped Stevie deal with her grief and encouraged her to find her voice to go for what she wants. I can’t wait for the next Redemption Ranch book
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.
I will definitely be picking up the author's previous book and I look forward to her future work.
Did Not Finish
July 28, 2026*Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this eARC; the opinion is my own.*
I don’t know how I made it to 67% of this book, to be honest. Perhaps it was laziness keeping me from finding another book. Perhaps it was because I had just DNFed a book before this and felt bad for doing that with another one. Whatever it was, I wish I’d given up sooner.
What worked for me in this book? I liked the idea of the book.
What didn’t work? Pretty much everything. But I’ll try to be specific.
The characters. Clay (28) is back working on his family’s ranch since his rodeo career was ended by a terrible injury about a year prior. He’s slept with countless women over the last decade and has no intention of changing. Stevie (22) is cringingly naive for an adult woman. I think she’s supposed to be Clay’s opposite in terms of physical relationships, but she’s just cringy. I don’t have any problems with people choosing to wait until they’re married to be sexually active; in fact, I think that’s the wisest thing to do. But a purity ring? Really? And though she insists on wearing it, it sure doesn’t seem to mean anything to her. She’s childish at times in a way that comes across as feigned innocence, though I don’t think she’s pretending.
The relationship. Ick. This book leans hard into the “virgin FMC / experienced MMC” trope, and it was just terrible. The two of them were lusting after each other from the first moment they met. I don’t mean “interested in each other”—I truly mean lusting. I’m not sure Clay could think with his actual brain. Everything was about sex. Does an actual relationship develop between them? I don’t know, and I don’t care enough to keep reading.
The writing. It often made me think of the kinds of romance novels that people joke about. And I know this is my America showing, but can I please make a suggestion to every non-American author who writes a book set in the USA with American characters? Learn how Americans speak and write them that way. The author is from Australia, which is evident in word choice and how certain things were phrased. Two examples are “windscreen” instead of “windshield” and “in hospital” instead of “in the hospital.” There were others, but those are the two that stood out because they were used the most. (Before you call me an elitist American, know that it bugs me when characters speak or act inauthentically for their background or time period.)
Maybe other readers will enjoy it, but I just couldn’t. If you liked The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle, you’ll probably like this one. The writing and relationship are very similar, just make them adults and add cowboys and a popular musician. You can probably guess that I didn’t like that book (or finish it), either.
What happened this far:
Audiobook Narrators & Comments: Darcy Miller & Naomi Wood
All right, this situation with the narrators is quite confusing. Clay’s chapters are narrated by a male, and Stevie’s are narrated by a female. However, both of the narrators listed for this book show up as being female, which makes no sense. And no, Clay absolutely does not sound like a female pretending to be a male. In fact, every single time a female character speaks during his chapters, it is atrocious. Absolutely painful. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a male narrator read female characters as poorly as this one. Stevie’s narrator was fine, though.
*As of 67%*
Language: Yes, including lots of f words and talk about sex
Violence: No
Alcohol & drugs: Some drinking at a bar
Physical Intimacy: Kissing, making out, and several open-door sex scenes
LGBT: No
I don’t know how I made it to 67% of this book, to be honest. Perhaps it was laziness keeping me from finding another book. Perhaps it was because I had just DNFed a book before this and felt bad for doing that with another one. Whatever it was, I wish I’d given up sooner.
What worked for me in this book? I liked the idea of the book.
What didn’t work? Pretty much everything. But I’ll try to be specific.
The characters. Clay (28) is back working on his family’s ranch since his rodeo career was ended by a terrible injury about a year prior. He’s slept with countless women over the last decade and has no intention of changing. Stevie (22) is cringingly naive for an adult woman. I think she’s supposed to be Clay’s opposite in terms of physical relationships, but she’s just cringy. I don’t have any problems with people choosing to wait until they’re married to be sexually active; in fact, I think that’s the wisest thing to do. But a purity ring? Really? And though she insists on wearing it, it sure doesn’t seem to mean anything to her. She’s childish at times in a way that comes across as feigned innocence, though I don’t think she’s pretending.
The relationship. Ick. This book leans hard into the “virgin FMC / experienced MMC” trope, and it was just terrible. The two of them were lusting after each other from the first moment they met. I don’t mean “interested in each other”—I truly mean lusting. I’m not sure Clay could think with his actual brain. Everything was about sex. Does an actual relationship develop between them? I don’t know, and I don’t care enough to keep reading.
The writing. It often made me think of the kinds of romance novels that people joke about. And I know this is my America showing, but can I please make a suggestion to every non-American author who writes a book set in the USA with American characters? Learn how Americans speak and write them that way. The author is from Australia, which is evident in word choice and how certain things were phrased. Two examples are “windscreen” instead of “windshield” and “in hospital” instead of “in the hospital.” There were others, but those are the two that stood out because they were used the most. (Before you call me an elitist American, know that it bugs me when characters speak or act inauthentically for their background or time period.)
Maybe other readers will enjoy it, but I just couldn’t. If you liked The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle, you’ll probably like this one. The writing and relationship are very similar, just make them adults and add cowboys and a popular musician. You can probably guess that I didn’t like that book (or finish it), either.
What happened this far:
Audiobook Narrators & Comments: Darcy Miller & Naomi Wood
All right, this situation with the narrators is quite confusing. Clay’s chapters are narrated by a male, and Stevie’s are narrated by a female. However, both of the narrators listed for this book show up as being female, which makes no sense. And no, Clay absolutely does not sound like a female pretending to be a male. In fact, every single time a female character speaks during his chapters, it is atrocious. Absolutely painful. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a male narrator read female characters as poorly as this one. Stevie’s narrator was fine, though.
*As of 67%*
Language: Yes, including lots of f words and talk about sex
Violence: No
Alcohol & drugs: Some drinking at a bar
Physical Intimacy: Kissing, making out, and several open-door sex scenes
LGBT: No
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
WHAT WAS THIS 😭
This book and I were simply not on the same wavelength at ALL 😭 I went in so ready for a messy, tension-filled cowboy romance with emotional depth and slow-burn yearning, but instead it felt like the characters were operating entirely on hormones within five seconds of meeting each other. Like…their first conversation barely happens and suddenly she’s already trying to kiss him??? And he’s immediately all possessive and jealous less than a DAY in??? I genuinely could not connect to it because everything felt so weirdly accelerated in a way that made the romance feel less intense and more…middle school crush energy with cowboy hats. 😬😭
And maybe insta-attraction can work for some people, but here it just came across SO over the top that I kept getting pulled out of the story. These are grown adults in their mid-to-late twenties acting like they’ve never seen another attractive person before 😭 every accidental touch was treated like a life altering erotic awakening???? At one point I genuinely had to stop and stare at the page because WHAT was this description:
like what in the actual... I’m sorry but I literally could not take this seriously 😭 I was laughing. It felt like I accidentally opened a Wattpad draft from 2014 and suddenly everyone’s bodies are “ripening” every three pages. The sexual tension wasn’t even tension to me because they were both so immediately consumed by lust that there was nowhere for the relationship to build. It was just constant “I need him carnally” thoughts over and over again. 🥲🥲
And the purity ring storyline??? I don’t even know why that was thrown in there??? Idk how to explain why it felt off to me, but it did. The book wanted to frame it as a somewhat meaningful part of her identity while simultaneously having her internally spiraling and lusting over Clay the second he looked in her direction, and the contrast just felt awkward rather than emotionally layered.
Also there were moments where I THINK the story wanted to explore grief, repression, identity, and breaking free from expectations, especially with the loss of her sister, but it all felt so glossed over that none of it landed with the emotional weight it needed. 🤷🏼♀️
Which sucks because there actually were glimpses of something better underneath all of this. Toward the end, the story became slightly more grounded emotionally and I could finally see the shape of the deeper romance it could’ve been. But by then I was already too disconnected. 🥲🤚🏼 I also think the dual POV being in third person made it worse for me personally because it kept me at arm’s length from both characters instead of making me feel immersed in their emotions. 🤷🏼♀️
And the thing is…this is extra disappointing because I’ve actually liked other books by this author before 😭 which made this one feel even more frustrating because I KNOW she can write chemistry and emotional payoff well. But this one just felt like all heat, no substance. By the end I was still sitting there wondering where the actual plot went besides Stevie wanting Clay to absolutely ruin and devour her in every available location in Wyoming.
Overall, this just felt like a romance that kept telling me the connection was intense instead of actually making me feel it. I wanted emotional buildup, tension, and depth beneath all the attraction, but it mostly just felt like nonstop lust with very little substance holding it together 😭
things to know about the book ↓
🤠 student x teacher
🤠 cowboy x city girl
🤠 instalove
🤠 opposites attract
🤠 small town
🤠 virgin FMC
🤠 dual POV (third person)
spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
swearing: yes
Thank you NetGalley, publisher & author for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book and I were simply not on the same wavelength at ALL 😭 I went in so ready for a messy, tension-filled cowboy romance with emotional depth and slow-burn yearning, but instead it felt like the characters were operating entirely on hormones within five seconds of meeting each other. Like…their first conversation barely happens and suddenly she’s already trying to kiss him??? And he’s immediately all possessive and jealous less than a DAY in??? I genuinely could not connect to it because everything felt so weirdly accelerated in a way that made the romance feel less intense and more…middle school crush energy with cowboy hats. 😬😭
And maybe insta-attraction can work for some people, but here it just came across SO over the top that I kept getting pulled out of the story. These are grown adults in their mid-to-late twenties acting like they’ve never seen another attractive person before 😭 every accidental touch was treated like a life altering erotic awakening???? At one point I genuinely had to stop and stare at the page because WHAT was this description:
“Her body was blooming, ripening under the heat of his gaze like a hot house flower, her roots nurtured by the deluge of desire that turned his eyes to liquid amber."
like what in the actual... I’m sorry but I literally could not take this seriously 😭 I was laughing. It felt like I accidentally opened a Wattpad draft from 2014 and suddenly everyone’s bodies are “ripening” every three pages. The sexual tension wasn’t even tension to me because they were both so immediately consumed by lust that there was nowhere for the relationship to build. It was just constant “I need him carnally” thoughts over and over again. 🥲🥲
And the purity ring storyline??? I don’t even know why that was thrown in there??? Idk how to explain why it felt off to me, but it did. The book wanted to frame it as a somewhat meaningful part of her identity while simultaneously having her internally spiraling and lusting over Clay the second he looked in her direction, and the contrast just felt awkward rather than emotionally layered.
Also there were moments where I THINK the story wanted to explore grief, repression, identity, and breaking free from expectations, especially with the loss of her sister, but it all felt so glossed over that none of it landed with the emotional weight it needed. 🤷🏼♀️
Which sucks because there actually were glimpses of something better underneath all of this. Toward the end, the story became slightly more grounded emotionally and I could finally see the shape of the deeper romance it could’ve been. But by then I was already too disconnected. 🥲🤚🏼 I also think the dual POV being in third person made it worse for me personally because it kept me at arm’s length from both characters instead of making me feel immersed in their emotions. 🤷🏼♀️
And the thing is…this is extra disappointing because I’ve actually liked other books by this author before 😭 which made this one feel even more frustrating because I KNOW she can write chemistry and emotional payoff well. But this one just felt like all heat, no substance. By the end I was still sitting there wondering where the actual plot went besides Stevie wanting Clay to absolutely ruin and devour her in every available location in Wyoming.
Overall, this just felt like a romance that kept telling me the connection was intense instead of actually making me feel it. I wanted emotional buildup, tension, and depth beneath all the attraction, but it mostly just felt like nonstop lust with very little substance holding it together 😭
things to know about the book ↓
🤠 student x teacher
🤠 cowboy x city girl
🤠 instalove
🤠 opposites attract
🤠 small town
🤠 virgin FMC
🤠 dual POV (third person)
spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
swearing: yes
Thank you NetGalley, publisher & author for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Stevie, a rising country star, is sent to a ranch by her label to master horseback riding for an upcoming music video. Her instructor? Clay, a former professional cowboy. In the isolation of the ranch, their mutual attraction sparks instantly, turning a simple lesson into a passionate summer fling.
2.75⭐️/5 — 3.5🌶️/5
🐴 Cowboy x City girl
⚡️ Forced proximity
🤫 She’s a curious virgin
⏳ Temporary fling
❤️🔥 Fast burn
After reading an incredible cowboy romance a few months ago that was a total favorite, I was so excited to dive back into the genre. Unfortunately, my feelings on this one are very mixed. To be honest, I knew I might struggle from chapter one; as I wrote in my notes: "Okay, Clay is clearly super horny from the first chapter, I don't know if I'm going to like this." I was right, we are miles away from a slow burn here. The physical desire is so immediate that it felt a bit like watching two teenagers discovering sexuality for the first time, which isn't really my vibe. While the final quarter of the book offered some unexpected emotional depth, it arrived a bit too late to fully save the experience for me, and I found myself skimming toward the end.
⚠️ Spoilers ahead
The Universe & Worldbuilding
The story takes place in a classic ranch setting, serving as the perfect backdrop for a "fish out of water" story. Stevie is a city girl and a country singer who has never touched a horse, while Clay represents the rugged, professional cowboy life. The ranch acts as a bubble of forced proximity where the outside world (labels, tours, and fame) feels far away, allowing the focus to stay entirely on their lessons and their growing heat.
Characters
Stevie (FMC): She’s talented and driven, but also quite sheltered. I have to admit, when I found out she was a virgin, I was disappointed because I usually hate that trope. However, I have to give credit where it's due: the author handled it well, and I appreciated how her character used this journey to find herself.
Clay (MMC): While he is definitely "horny" from the start, he was actually perfect with Stevie. He was patient and respectful during her "first times," and I liked seeing his more vulnerable side when he finally opened up about the end of his professional career.
Romance
This is a pure fast burn. The attraction is instantaneous and very physical. As I mentioned, it felt a bit "smut without plot" for a large portion of the book. While they eventually shared a deep emotional connection, it felt like they spent most of the time acting on hormones rather than building a slow-burning tension. It lacked the emotional buildup I usually look for in a romance, though the chemistry was undeniably high.
I wish the emotional depth had been introduced much earlier! The last 25% of the book, where Stevie deals with the grief of losing her sister and Clay mourns his career, was actually the most interesting part. If that had been woven into the story from the beginning instead of being backloaded, I think I would have stayed much more invested in their relationship.
Recap & Recommendations
What I liked:
-Clay’s respectful and perfect behavior during the "virgin trope" scenes.
-The emotional vulnerability regarding grief and career loss at the end.
-The country music x ranch atmosphere.
What I liked less:
-The "fast burn" was way too fast for my taste; it felt a bit juvenile at times.
-The feeling that the plot was secondary to the smut for 75% of the book.
-Skimming the end because I had lost interest in the middle.
I recommend this book if: You love high-spice cowboy romances, "fast burn" dynamics, and don't mind the "virgin FMC" trope when it's handled with care.
I do not recommend this book if: You live for the "slow burn" tension, need a plot-heavy romance, or dislike when a story feels a bit "horny" right from the first page.
2.75⭐️/5 — 3.5🌶️/5
🐴 Cowboy x City girl
⚡️ Forced proximity
🤫 She’s a curious virgin
⏳ Temporary fling
❤️🔥 Fast burn
After reading an incredible cowboy romance a few months ago that was a total favorite, I was so excited to dive back into the genre. Unfortunately, my feelings on this one are very mixed. To be honest, I knew I might struggle from chapter one; as I wrote in my notes: "Okay, Clay is clearly super horny from the first chapter, I don't know if I'm going to like this." I was right, we are miles away from a slow burn here. The physical desire is so immediate that it felt a bit like watching two teenagers discovering sexuality for the first time, which isn't really my vibe. While the final quarter of the book offered some unexpected emotional depth, it arrived a bit too late to fully save the experience for me, and I found myself skimming toward the end.
⚠️ Spoilers ahead
The Universe & Worldbuilding
The story takes place in a classic ranch setting, serving as the perfect backdrop for a "fish out of water" story. Stevie is a city girl and a country singer who has never touched a horse, while Clay represents the rugged, professional cowboy life. The ranch acts as a bubble of forced proximity where the outside world (labels, tours, and fame) feels far away, allowing the focus to stay entirely on their lessons and their growing heat.
Characters
Stevie (FMC): She’s talented and driven, but also quite sheltered. I have to admit, when I found out she was a virgin, I was disappointed because I usually hate that trope. However, I have to give credit where it's due: the author handled it well, and I appreciated how her character used this journey to find herself.
Clay (MMC): While he is definitely "horny" from the start, he was actually perfect with Stevie. He was patient and respectful during her "first times," and I liked seeing his more vulnerable side when he finally opened up about the end of his professional career.
Romance
This is a pure fast burn. The attraction is instantaneous and very physical. As I mentioned, it felt a bit "smut without plot" for a large portion of the book. While they eventually shared a deep emotional connection, it felt like they spent most of the time acting on hormones rather than building a slow-burning tension. It lacked the emotional buildup I usually look for in a romance, though the chemistry was undeniably high.
I wish the emotional depth had been introduced much earlier! The last 25% of the book, where Stevie deals with the grief of losing her sister and Clay mourns his career, was actually the most interesting part. If that had been woven into the story from the beginning instead of being backloaded, I think I would have stayed much more invested in their relationship.
Recap & Recommendations
What I liked:
-Clay’s respectful and perfect behavior during the "virgin trope" scenes.
-The emotional vulnerability regarding grief and career loss at the end.
-The country music x ranch atmosphere.
What I liked less:
-The "fast burn" was way too fast for my taste; it felt a bit juvenile at times.
-The feeling that the plot was secondary to the smut for 75% of the book.
-Skimming the end because I had lost interest in the middle.
I recommend this book if: You love high-spice cowboy romances, "fast burn" dynamics, and don't mind the "virgin FMC" trope when it's handled with care.
I do not recommend this book if: You live for the "slow burn" tension, need a plot-heavy romance, or dislike when a story feels a bit "horny" right from the first page.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is an ARC review. I want to thank Amy Andrews and Boldwood Books for allowing me the chance to read this book ahead of release day!
This is a for sure insta lust at first sight type book! If this is not your jam…you’ve been warned. this happens within the first 5% of the book. (Not sex just lusting) While it’s not my go to trope since it’s less realistic. However, I liked the overall premise of the book as I am a sucker for a cowboy romance!
This dude ranch in Redemption Valley called Redemption Valley Ranch sounds like a dream getaway. Could I deal with the population of 3,000 being less than my high school population I don’t think so but I’d love it for an extended getaway.
Clay Calhoun is an ex bronco rider who is finding his calm and peace on his family’s ranch. Clay is a pro at taking what he wants in life by the reigns. Watching his grumpy exterior shatter from Stevie’s sunshine is such a sight to witness. He has a great support system where no matter what mood he is in he’s always loved.
Stephanie Everhart aka Stevie is a 22 year old Grammy award winning singer/song writer who is coming into her own one decision at a time. with the passing of her sister Yolly, she’s had the burden of carrying on Yolly’s dream of being a popular country singer. Stevie’s mom puts too much pressure on her. She doesn’t want to disappoint her so much she hides how she really feels. Her mom might be her manager but she forgot for a bit she was a mom first and foremost.
While these were insta lust at first sight Clay is so patient with his Stevie Girl! He goes at her pace and teachers her just exactly what it looks like to take what she wants. They might not initially “belonged” in each others worlds but they quickly realize they might be the one for each other. Nothing is more motivating to do and be better than someone unapologetically in your corner.
Small town Wyoming might be the next move. Maybe not THIS small but still. Any girl would be super lucky to find a hot cowboy who is possessive and obsessive over you! oh let’s not forget willing to teach her all the important things in life.
While I have read other books I have loved more by Amy Andrews, I am still invested in this town. Being the first book in the series, it’s a decent start but the writing overall left more to be desired. I think the purity ring situation threw me off. It made more sense as I read on but based on how sexual in nature the book started it did not compute in might head.
Don’t get me started on some of the vocabulary in such a cozy cowboy read. Such as: cantankerous, castigation, undulating, smorgasbord, subterfuge, and fledgling. I am all for not repeating the same words we read in every other book but they just stood out BIG TIME.
Oh, but remember: Smile. Be nice.
This is a for sure insta lust at first sight type book! If this is not your jam…you’ve been warned. this happens within the first 5% of the book. (Not sex just lusting) While it’s not my go to trope since it’s less realistic. However, I liked the overall premise of the book as I am a sucker for a cowboy romance!
This dude ranch in Redemption Valley called Redemption Valley Ranch sounds like a dream getaway. Could I deal with the population of 3,000 being less than my high school population I don’t think so but I’d love it for an extended getaway.
Clay Calhoun is an ex bronco rider who is finding his calm and peace on his family’s ranch. Clay is a pro at taking what he wants in life by the reigns. Watching his grumpy exterior shatter from Stevie’s sunshine is such a sight to witness. He has a great support system where no matter what mood he is in he’s always loved.
Stephanie Everhart aka Stevie is a 22 year old Grammy award winning singer/song writer who is coming into her own one decision at a time. with the passing of her sister Yolly, she’s had the burden of carrying on Yolly’s dream of being a popular country singer. Stevie’s mom puts too much pressure on her. She doesn’t want to disappoint her so much she hides how she really feels. Her mom might be her manager but she forgot for a bit she was a mom first and foremost.
While these were insta lust at first sight Clay is so patient with his Stevie Girl! He goes at her pace and teachers her just exactly what it looks like to take what she wants. They might not initially “belonged” in each others worlds but they quickly realize they might be the one for each other. Nothing is more motivating to do and be better than someone unapologetically in your corner.
Small town Wyoming might be the next move. Maybe not THIS small but still. Any girl would be super lucky to find a hot cowboy who is possessive and obsessive over you! oh let’s not forget willing to teach her all the important things in life.
While I have read other books I have loved more by Amy Andrews, I am still invested in this town. Being the first book in the series, it’s a decent start but the writing overall left more to be desired. I think the purity ring situation threw me off. It made more sense as I read on but based on how sexual in nature the book started it did not compute in might head.
Don’t get me started on some of the vocabulary in such a cozy cowboy read. Such as: cantankerous, castigation, undulating, smorgasbord, subterfuge, and fledgling. I am all for not repeating the same words we read in every other book but they just stood out BIG TIME.
Oh, but remember: Smile. Be nice.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really wanted to love this, especially with how strong the cowboy romance wave is right now and how many incredible books are coming out of it. The cover alone is gorgeous, and I had some high hopes, especially because if you enjoy authors like Lyla Sage, Bailey Hannah, or Paisley Hope, you’ll immediately see the kind of vibe this is trying to hit.
Unfortunately… this is NOT it.
It felt like it was trying to ride the popularity of the genre without really nailing what makes those stories work in the first place: emotional depth, believable chemistry, and a grounded sense of place. And because of that, it ended up falling way below what I expect from a cowboy romance in this current era. My expectations are high, yes, but they’re high because the bar has been raised.
Stevie, the FMC, really didn’t work for me. She came across incredibly immature for her supposed life stage, almost reading more like a teenager than a grown woman navigating fame and career pressure. The virginity/purity angle didn’t help either because it leaned into a very outdated, almost purity culture adjacent framing that just felt cringey and out of step with how these stories are usually handled now. It pulled me out of the romance instead of grounding me in it.
And Clay… I don’t even know where to start. He was frustrating in a very one note way. It felt like his entire personality was reduced to lust and sexual tension, and while chemistry is important in romance, this was so heavily skewed toward instalust that it completely erased any real romantic development for me. I never fully bought them as a couple and they honestly would have made more sense as a casual hookup situation than a love story.
There was also a lack of depth when it came to the ranch/rodeo setting itself. With cowboy romances, I expect at least some sense that the author has really grounded the story in that world, whether through detail, atmosphere, or authenticity. Here, it felt surface level, like the aesthetic was there but not the substance behind it.
I feel like this one just missed the mark for me. I can see what it wanted to be but the execution was absolutely not there.
Thank you to NetGalley, Amy Andrews, and Boldwood Books for the eARC of this book.
Unfortunately… this is NOT it.
It felt like it was trying to ride the popularity of the genre without really nailing what makes those stories work in the first place: emotional depth, believable chemistry, and a grounded sense of place. And because of that, it ended up falling way below what I expect from a cowboy romance in this current era. My expectations are high, yes, but they’re high because the bar has been raised.
Stevie, the FMC, really didn’t work for me. She came across incredibly immature for her supposed life stage, almost reading more like a teenager than a grown woman navigating fame and career pressure. The virginity/purity angle didn’t help either because it leaned into a very outdated, almost purity culture adjacent framing that just felt cringey and out of step with how these stories are usually handled now. It pulled me out of the romance instead of grounding me in it.
And Clay… I don’t even know where to start. He was frustrating in a very one note way. It felt like his entire personality was reduced to lust and sexual tension, and while chemistry is important in romance, this was so heavily skewed toward instalust that it completely erased any real romantic development for me. I never fully bought them as a couple and they honestly would have made more sense as a casual hookup situation than a love story.
There was also a lack of depth when it came to the ranch/rodeo setting itself. With cowboy romances, I expect at least some sense that the author has really grounded the story in that world, whether through detail, atmosphere, or authenticity. Here, it felt surface level, like the aesthetic was there but not the substance behind it.
I feel like this one just missed the mark for me. I can see what it wanted to be but the execution was absolutely not there.
Thank you to NetGalley, Amy Andrews, and Boldwood Books for the eARC of this book.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the author, the publisher and netgalley for allowing me the absolute privilege of being able to arc read this book. I truly appreciate it!
My gosh was this book amazing! Definitely a cowboy romance through and through! Amy Andrews always has the fantastic ability to make you feel like she has transported you somewhere new, and she doesn't let you down here at all! You definitely feel as though you've been transported to a ranch in Wyoming. You're going to feel as though you're right there on the trail rides, the cookouts and right there witnessing the breathtaking scenery that will unfold before your eyes in your mind and my gosh for that all alone is it worth the read!
But Clay and Stevie! Ooh watching them fall in love was just breathtaking! Clay going from a fallen playboy rodeo star to the man of all of your spiciest dreams and Stephanie going from heartbroken country music queen to Stevie, the woman's she's always dreamed of being! Their growth, and their support for each other and their chemistry are everything! You're going to fall so hard for the both of them. Add in the fun and extra love from Clays parents, sister and friends and you'll have discovered a family for yourself that you never knew you couldn't live without!
This was like if you mixed Nicholas Sparks 'The Longest Ride' and 'The Notebook' together, removed the truly heartbreaking moments and drama, and added in utter realness and so much wonderful spice!
If you're looking for something like that you're going to love this, if you're looking for your next great cowboy romance or romance in general you will absolutely love this. But if you're looking to immerse yourself in an all-around fantastic new book, you need this in your life and you won't regret a minute of it!
Thank you so very much again to the author, the publisher and netgalley for allowing me the absolute privilege of being able to arc read this incredible book! I truly appreciate it and I absolutely love it!
My gosh was this book amazing! Definitely a cowboy romance through and through! Amy Andrews always has the fantastic ability to make you feel like she has transported you somewhere new, and she doesn't let you down here at all! You definitely feel as though you've been transported to a ranch in Wyoming. You're going to feel as though you're right there on the trail rides, the cookouts and right there witnessing the breathtaking scenery that will unfold before your eyes in your mind and my gosh for that all alone is it worth the read!
But Clay and Stevie! Ooh watching them fall in love was just breathtaking! Clay going from a fallen playboy rodeo star to the man of all of your spiciest dreams and Stephanie going from heartbroken country music queen to Stevie, the woman's she's always dreamed of being! Their growth, and their support for each other and their chemistry are everything! You're going to fall so hard for the both of them. Add in the fun and extra love from Clays parents, sister and friends and you'll have discovered a family for yourself that you never knew you couldn't live without!
This was like if you mixed Nicholas Sparks 'The Longest Ride' and 'The Notebook' together, removed the truly heartbreaking moments and drama, and added in utter realness and so much wonderful spice!
If you're looking for something like that you're going to love this, if you're looking for your next great cowboy romance or romance in general you will absolutely love this. But if you're looking to immerse yourself in an all-around fantastic new book, you need this in your life and you won't regret a minute of it!
Thank you so very much again to the author, the publisher and netgalley for allowing me the absolute privilege of being able to arc read this incredible book! I truly appreciate it and I absolutely love it!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Wild and Wanted by Amy Andrews is a wonderfully addictive cowboy romance that delivers the perfect blend of chemistry, emotion, humour, and heart. From the very first chapters, this book completely swept me away with its big Wyoming skies, sizzling slow-burn tension, and two characters who could not have been more different — yet somehow fit together perfectly.
Clay Calhoun is exactly the kind of gruff, wounded cowboy romance readers fall hard for. Beneath his rough exterior and frustratingly stubborn attitude is a man carrying disappointment, regret, and emotional scars from a life that didn’t go the way he planned. Watching his walls slowly crack throughout the story was incredibly satisfying.
Stevie Everhart brought such a fun energy to the book. At first glance she appears polished, privileged, and completely out of place on a ranch, but there’s far more depth to her character than expected. I loved seeing her grow in confidence as she stepped outside of the carefully controlled image created by her career and family. Her chemistry with Clay was electric from the start, filled with tension, banter, vulnerability, and a slow-building attraction that felt authentic and believable.
Amy Andrews balances romance and humour effortlessly while still delivering emotional depth. The ranch setting was immersive and atmospheric, making it easy to picture the horses, dirt roads, rodeos, and quiet moments beneath the stars. The grumpy sunshine dynamic worked perfectly here, and the spicy slow burn had just the right amount of tension without overpowering the emotional connection developing between the characters.
Overall, Wild and Wanted is a charming, heartfelt, and seriously swoon-worthy cowboy romance packed with chemistry, emotional healing, and plenty of heat. Fans of opposites-attract romances and rugged cowboy heroes are going to absolutely love this one. Amy Andrews once again proves why she’s such a standout romance author.
Clay Calhoun is exactly the kind of gruff, wounded cowboy romance readers fall hard for. Beneath his rough exterior and frustratingly stubborn attitude is a man carrying disappointment, regret, and emotional scars from a life that didn’t go the way he planned. Watching his walls slowly crack throughout the story was incredibly satisfying.
Stevie Everhart brought such a fun energy to the book. At first glance she appears polished, privileged, and completely out of place on a ranch, but there’s far more depth to her character than expected. I loved seeing her grow in confidence as she stepped outside of the carefully controlled image created by her career and family. Her chemistry with Clay was electric from the start, filled with tension, banter, vulnerability, and a slow-building attraction that felt authentic and believable.
Amy Andrews balances romance and humour effortlessly while still delivering emotional depth. The ranch setting was immersive and atmospheric, making it easy to picture the horses, dirt roads, rodeos, and quiet moments beneath the stars. The grumpy sunshine dynamic worked perfectly here, and the spicy slow burn had just the right amount of tension without overpowering the emotional connection developing between the characters.
Overall, Wild and Wanted is a charming, heartfelt, and seriously swoon-worthy cowboy romance packed with chemistry, emotional healing, and plenty of heat. Fans of opposites-attract romances and rugged cowboy heroes are going to absolutely love this one. Amy Andrews once again proves why she’s such a standout romance author.
July 1, 2026
Amy Andrews knows exactly what she's doing with a grumpy-sunshine setup, and this one is a genuinely fun entry into the cowboy romance lane. The premise is simple but effective: Clay, an injured former rodeo star who has zero patience for weekend cowboys or dude-ranch tourists, gets stuck spending a month teaching Stevie, a country star trying to shore up her authenticity, how to actually ride and work a ranch. That's a great engine for opposites-attract chemistry his gruffness gives her something to push against, and her fish-out-of-water determination gives him someone worth softening for. The teacher-student dynamic also does smart work letting the tension build through proximity and small physical moments rather than forcing big dramatic beats too early.
The Wyoming ranch setting is where the book earns a lot of its charm Andrews is good at making a place feel lived-in, and the trail rides and everyday ranch rhythm give the slow burn room to actually breathe. Clay's arc from "fallen playboy" to someone genuinely worth rooting for is satisfying, and Stevie has more going on under the polished public persona than the "country star" label initially suggests.
Where it's a little uneven is in how much weight gets put on the instant chemistry versus the slower relationship-building the premise promises a few stretches lean harder into attraction than into the two of them actually getting to know each other, which occasionally makes the "opposites attract" turn into "opposites are just attracted" without quite enough friction resolved in between. Readers going in for a true slow burn might find the middle section moves faster than expected on the physical side and slower than expected on the emotional one.
That said, if you want a steamy, well-paced cowboy romance with a real sense of place and two leads worth rooting for, this delivers exactly what the cover promises.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Wyoming ranch setting is where the book earns a lot of its charm Andrews is good at making a place feel lived-in, and the trail rides and everyday ranch rhythm give the slow burn room to actually breathe. Clay's arc from "fallen playboy" to someone genuinely worth rooting for is satisfying, and Stevie has more going on under the polished public persona than the "country star" label initially suggests.
Where it's a little uneven is in how much weight gets put on the instant chemistry versus the slower relationship-building the premise promises a few stretches lean harder into attraction than into the two of them actually getting to know each other, which occasionally makes the "opposites attract" turn into "opposites are just attracted" without quite enough friction resolved in between. Readers going in for a true slow burn might find the middle section moves faster than expected on the physical side and slower than expected on the emotional one.
That said, if you want a steamy, well-paced cowboy romance with a real sense of place and two leads worth rooting for, this delivers exactly what the cover promises.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
July 16, 2026
Wild and Wanted by Amy Andrews
Redemption Valley Ranch #1
~ This story hit the spot making the day better by spending time with Clay and Stevie at Redemption Valley Ranch ~ I’m still smiling as I think about their lives after reading the last page ~
What I liked:
* Clay Calhoun: ex-rodeo star, suffered horrific last ride on the circuit, suffering professional loss, works on family ranch, skilled horseman, experienced, supportive, feels something for Stevie
* Stephanie “Stevie” Everhart: grammy winner, country music writer and singer, introverted, pleaser, made a vow when younger that she may be ready to give up, knew Clay was special at first sight
* The introduction and first time Clay and Stevie became aware of one another
* The mature honest communication between Stevie and Clay
* That I felt the two were perfect for and with one another
* Clay’s family who were supportive, caring, kind, hardworking, and enterprising people I would want as friends
* The way Clay supported Stevie as she navigated big issues toward the end of the story
* Cindy Everhart’s wakeup moment and how she stepped up for Stevie
* Knowing that there will be at least two more books to look forward to and wondering which of the characters from this book will star in them
* That Stevie reminded me a bit of myself when I was her age though I was NOT a singer or songwriter
* That I am smiling now as I think about tis story that made me feel and care and what a HEA ending
What I didn’t like:
* Thinking about the loss of Yolanda, Stephanie’s sister, and the devastating hole her death created in the lives of her sister and parents
* Thinking about grief and the way people process it – sometimes in a positive way and sometimes in ways that are not
* Having to wait for the next book in the series.
Did I like this book? Yes
Would I like to read more in this series? Definitely
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC – This is my honest review
5 Stars
Redemption Valley Ranch #1
~ This story hit the spot making the day better by spending time with Clay and Stevie at Redemption Valley Ranch ~ I’m still smiling as I think about their lives after reading the last page ~
What I liked:
* Clay Calhoun: ex-rodeo star, suffered horrific last ride on the circuit, suffering professional loss, works on family ranch, skilled horseman, experienced, supportive, feels something for Stevie
* Stephanie “Stevie” Everhart: grammy winner, country music writer and singer, introverted, pleaser, made a vow when younger that she may be ready to give up, knew Clay was special at first sight
* The introduction and first time Clay and Stevie became aware of one another
* The mature honest communication between Stevie and Clay
* That I felt the two were perfect for and with one another
* Clay’s family who were supportive, caring, kind, hardworking, and enterprising people I would want as friends
* The way Clay supported Stevie as she navigated big issues toward the end of the story
* Cindy Everhart’s wakeup moment and how she stepped up for Stevie
* Knowing that there will be at least two more books to look forward to and wondering which of the characters from this book will star in them
* That Stevie reminded me a bit of myself when I was her age though I was NOT a singer or songwriter
* That I am smiling now as I think about tis story that made me feel and care and what a HEA ending
What I didn’t like:
* Thinking about the loss of Yolanda, Stephanie’s sister, and the devastating hole her death created in the lives of her sister and parents
* Thinking about grief and the way people process it – sometimes in a positive way and sometimes in ways that are not
* Having to wait for the next book in the series.
Did I like this book? Yes
Would I like to read more in this series? Definitely
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC – This is my honest review
5 Stars
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley.
First,I want to thank NetGalley, the author and publisher for this arc.
First and foremost, I hope this ARC isn't the final draft because it was so much wrong editing wise. The incomplete sentences, missing words, wrong words, and missing letters really made it hard for me to focus on the story. There were also miscues where the author seemed to have forgotten what she had written prior, like one minute Stevie's wearing a helmet but the next they're referencing a brim like she was still in her cowboy hat. The same for Clay's vehicle; one minute it's a truck, the next description it's a car. Which one is it?
With the editing aside, I found the MFC Stevie to be extremely immature and her mother clueless to her daughters wants and feelings. The best part of the story was Clay and the fact that the town was named Redemption. I felt Clay was the only character that had any real depth, and that alone saved the story a little bit for me. I don't know how the author managed the pacing of the book to be slow and fast at the same time. It was a strange combination that I did not enjoy.
I did manage to find a quote: All I'm saying is... don't shut yourself off to possibilities by putting limits on them." This quote seemed to be the theme of what the author was trying to convey for both Clay and Stevie's characters. They both had baggage that they needed to work through in order for them to be able to move out of the past and into the present.
The plot was promising, a cowboy mad at the world, meets a city girl/ county music star dealing with living someone elses dream and not her own. That sounded like a good plot for a Hallmark like love story. Unfortunately, this one just missed the mark, and seemed more like a work in progress, instead of work ready to publish.
First,I want to thank NetGalley, the author and publisher for this arc.
First and foremost, I hope this ARC isn't the final draft because it was so much wrong editing wise. The incomplete sentences, missing words, wrong words, and missing letters really made it hard for me to focus on the story. There were also miscues where the author seemed to have forgotten what she had written prior, like one minute Stevie's wearing a helmet but the next they're referencing a brim like she was still in her cowboy hat. The same for Clay's vehicle; one minute it's a truck, the next description it's a car. Which one is it?
With the editing aside, I found the MFC Stevie to be extremely immature and her mother clueless to her daughters wants and feelings. The best part of the story was Clay and the fact that the town was named Redemption. I felt Clay was the only character that had any real depth, and that alone saved the story a little bit for me. I don't know how the author managed the pacing of the book to be slow and fast at the same time. It was a strange combination that I did not enjoy.
I did manage to find a quote: All I'm saying is... don't shut yourself off to possibilities by putting limits on them." This quote seemed to be the theme of what the author was trying to convey for both Clay and Stevie's characters. They both had baggage that they needed to work through in order for them to be able to move out of the past and into the present.
The plot was promising, a cowboy mad at the world, meets a city girl/ county music star dealing with living someone elses dream and not her own. That sounded like a good plot for a Hallmark like love story. Unfortunately, this one just missed the mark, and seemed more like a work in progress, instead of work ready to publish.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Wild and Wanted by Amy Andrews in return for an honest review.
Wild And Wanted follows grumpy Clay, back living and working at his parents ranch following a career ending accident, and superstar Stevie, grieving the loss of her sister and staying at Clay's ranch to hone her cowgirl skills for her upcoming music video.
What follows is an inst love type romance, that hits in places, but unfortunately also missed in places.
For me, i found the writing quite odd sometimes, with strange words being used as descriptors...it felt as though maybe the author was trying to use different words as a way of differentiating between potential similarities in the genre of the book but I found it quite jarring.
I also struggled with the FMCs virginity trope. It isnt my favourite trope, however I found the author wrote the element of building up to the first time sex very well. What I struggled with was the general trope itself; being so married to an idea of having someone special be your first, to knowing it was the cowboy being bucked on a horse the first time you lay eyes on him? Along with the confidence and desire in mere days of knowing him. It just felt fake and rushed.
That all being said, I really enjoyed the characters and the introductions of the side characters who will have their own storyline in time (I assume).
I found Clay likeable and relatable and it was nice to see a caring side to him. Stevie wasnt a whiny up yourself kinda gal, she was introverted and quiet and I really enjoyed her character and watching her come out of her shell.
I would be tempted by Book 2 in the future for sure! Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for this opportunity.
Wild And Wanted follows grumpy Clay, back living and working at his parents ranch following a career ending accident, and superstar Stevie, grieving the loss of her sister and staying at Clay's ranch to hone her cowgirl skills for her upcoming music video.
What follows is an inst love type romance, that hits in places, but unfortunately also missed in places.
For me, i found the writing quite odd sometimes, with strange words being used as descriptors...it felt as though maybe the author was trying to use different words as a way of differentiating between potential similarities in the genre of the book but I found it quite jarring.
I also struggled with the FMCs virginity trope. It isnt my favourite trope, however I found the author wrote the element of building up to the first time sex very well. What I struggled with was the general trope itself; being so married to an idea of having someone special be your first, to knowing it was the cowboy being bucked on a horse the first time you lay eyes on him? Along with the confidence and desire in mere days of knowing him. It just felt fake and rushed.
That all being said, I really enjoyed the characters and the introductions of the side characters who will have their own storyline in time (I assume).
I found Clay likeable and relatable and it was nice to see a caring side to him. Stevie wasnt a whiny up yourself kinda gal, she was introverted and quiet and I really enjoyed her character and watching her come out of her shell.
I would be tempted by Book 2 in the future for sure! Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for this opportunity.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
DNF at 54%
This story actually had a lot of potential - a young singer goes to a ranch to learn how to ride horses for her new music video, and her instructor is a sexy cowboy. She becomes known for a song she wrote in memory of her late sister, while he returns to his family ranch after a rodeo injury. On paper, it sounds really promising, and that’s exactly what drew me in.
Unfortunately, this book just wasn’t for me. I’m a slow burn romance girl, and the fact that the attraction between the characters started literally from the first look, from the very beginning, didn’t work for me.
Both Stevie and Clay sometimes came across as quite immature, almost like they were 15-year-old teenagers. Their constant reactions and impulsiveness were a bit too much for me.
I don’t mind the virgin heroine trope - in fact, I appreciated that it was portrayed in a more natural and uncomplicated way here. But Stevie’s behavior often felt hard to believe. Especially how quickly she became obsessed with him after such a short time, writing a song about him after only about a week, and even hiding from her mother that he had simply driven her home?
There was definitely strong physical chemistry. But outside of that, almost every interaction and conversation between them frustrated me rather than pulled me in.
By around 53%, they finally had a more meaningful conversation, but even before that she was already wondering if she was in love with him - which felt far too early for me, without enough foundation.
I really wanted to love this book, and I’m sorry it didn’t work out. I don’t like leaving books unfinished, but in this case continuing felt more like a waste of time. It simply wasn’t my story.
Thanks to NetGalley for approving my request for this book!
This story actually had a lot of potential - a young singer goes to a ranch to learn how to ride horses for her new music video, and her instructor is a sexy cowboy. She becomes known for a song she wrote in memory of her late sister, while he returns to his family ranch after a rodeo injury. On paper, it sounds really promising, and that’s exactly what drew me in.
Unfortunately, this book just wasn’t for me. I’m a slow burn romance girl, and the fact that the attraction between the characters started literally from the first look, from the very beginning, didn’t work for me.
Both Stevie and Clay sometimes came across as quite immature, almost like they were 15-year-old teenagers. Their constant reactions and impulsiveness were a bit too much for me.
I don’t mind the virgin heroine trope - in fact, I appreciated that it was portrayed in a more natural and uncomplicated way here. But Stevie’s behavior often felt hard to believe. Especially how quickly she became obsessed with him after such a short time, writing a song about him after only about a week, and even hiding from her mother that he had simply driven her home?
There was definitely strong physical chemistry. But outside of that, almost every interaction and conversation between them frustrated me rather than pulled me in.
By around 53%, they finally had a more meaningful conversation, but even before that she was already wondering if she was in love with him - which felt far too early for me, without enough foundation.
I really wanted to love this book, and I’m sorry it didn’t work out. I don’t like leaving books unfinished, but in this case continuing felt more like a waste of time. It simply wasn’t my story.
Thanks to NetGalley for approving my request for this book!
June 16, 2026
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀:
🤠 cowboy x country music star
🤠 instalust
🤠 virgin fmc & "teach me" vibes
🤠 dealing with grief
After seeing the original reviews, I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did, but I really had a fun time!
Instalust isn't usually my thing but if you want a decent plot line in a romance of 300 pages, things have to develop pretty quickly and I think Amy Andrews did this really well.
Stevie is a country music star but a city girl at heart who is staying on the ranch to write songs and become more in tune with her genre. Clay is the grumpy cowboy who lost his career after an accident and has felt lost in life ever since.
I actually really enjoyed the plot surrounding Stevies purity ring. It's not something I've seen a lot in books and it really lent credibility to her immaturity and inability to deal with her attraction to Clay. She's only 22, barely been kissed and suddenly she's forced into the company of a sexy as sin cowboy who looks at her like he wants to devour her — I'd be quaking in my boots too. Plus, she's not saving herself for marriage, she's saving it for herself which I think is really admirable.
The spicy scenes in this were soooo good. It wasn't the spice as much as it was the care, the tension and the exploration for the both of them. The scenes were incredibly sweet whilst also being hot!
Stevie & Clay brought out the best in each other. He taught her confidence and how to stand up for herself, and she taught him that even though his career is over, his life isn't.
I really enjoyed this one and read it all in one sitting! I'll definitely be checking out more of Amy's books and continuing with the series
Thank you so much to Boldwood for sending me a physical copy of the book. No review was necessary and all thoughts are my own 💗
🤠 cowboy x country music star
🤠 instalust
🤠 virgin fmc & "teach me" vibes
🤠 dealing with grief
After seeing the original reviews, I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did, but I really had a fun time!
Instalust isn't usually my thing but if you want a decent plot line in a romance of 300 pages, things have to develop pretty quickly and I think Amy Andrews did this really well.
Stevie is a country music star but a city girl at heart who is staying on the ranch to write songs and become more in tune with her genre. Clay is the grumpy cowboy who lost his career after an accident and has felt lost in life ever since.
I actually really enjoyed the plot surrounding Stevies purity ring. It's not something I've seen a lot in books and it really lent credibility to her immaturity and inability to deal with her attraction to Clay. She's only 22, barely been kissed and suddenly she's forced into the company of a sexy as sin cowboy who looks at her like he wants to devour her — I'd be quaking in my boots too. Plus, she's not saving herself for marriage, she's saving it for herself which I think is really admirable.
The spicy scenes in this were soooo good. It wasn't the spice as much as it was the care, the tension and the exploration for the both of them. The scenes were incredibly sweet whilst also being hot!
Stevie & Clay brought out the best in each other. He taught her confidence and how to stand up for herself, and she taught him that even though his career is over, his life isn't.
I really enjoyed this one and read it all in one sitting! I'll definitely be checking out more of Amy's books and continuing with the series
Thank you so much to Boldwood for sending me a physical copy of the book. No review was necessary and all thoughts are my own 💗
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Clay Calhoun, washed up rodeo cowboy, isn't looking for love as he licks his wounds on his family's ranch, but he also wasn't expecting to meet Stephanie 'Stevie' Everhart. A young rising star in the country music industry, she has come to be immersed in all things country including learning how to ride, before creating a new music video. It doesn't take very long for these two to be irresistibly drawn to each other, however there is a slight catch to the chemistry between them. Stevie is a virgin who is wearing a purity ring - will she be willing to chance everything on their connection and is Clay the one.
I really enjoy Amy Andrews' books and she has a real way with words. This book though for me didn't quite work in terms of characters - I just didn't quite become convinced about the relationship between the two. I think the experienced lover with the virgin trope wasn't my vibe, though it was very well written. More a personal preference then a weakness in the story as it did all come together. There was quite a lot to the story as both characters were overcoming personal challenges and trying to grow throughout the book.
The world created in this book was really good - the supporting characters were engaging and Clay's parents were quite delightful. There are further books to come in this series so it will be interesting to see where the author goes with this. While it wasn't the best book for me personally, it was a solid addition to the cowboy romance genre that is quite popular at present.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this arc.
I really enjoy Amy Andrews' books and she has a real way with words. This book though for me didn't quite work in terms of characters - I just didn't quite become convinced about the relationship between the two. I think the experienced lover with the virgin trope wasn't my vibe, though it was very well written. More a personal preference then a weakness in the story as it did all come together. There was quite a lot to the story as both characters were overcoming personal challenges and trying to grow throughout the book.
The world created in this book was really good - the supporting characters were engaging and Clay's parents were quite delightful. There are further books to come in this series so it will be interesting to see where the author goes with this. While it wasn't the best book for me personally, it was a solid addition to the cowboy romance genre that is quite popular at present.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this arc.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
🩷 Blurb-
🐴 Clay Calhoun used to be the hottest bad boy on the professional rodeo circuit but a career-ending injury has dragged him back to Wyoming and the family dude ranch he escaped a decade ago. The washed-up bronc rider doesn’t want to babysit tourists pretending to be cowboys while he’s licking his wounds and dodging regrets. Then a record label drops a city girl straight into his pasture.
🌸 Reluctantly famous country music sensation Stephanie “Stevie” Everhart needs authentic cowgirl cred to go with her shiny golden Grammy, so her label sends her and her helicopter mother to Wyoming for a month to get some mud on her boots. Unfortunately for Clay he’s given the job of teaching her how to ride a horse.
Clay doesn’t do babysitting. Stevie doesn’t do bad boys. But beneath those big, reckless skies, good girl Stevie discovers a streak of wild she’s never dared unleash and Clay finds grit and warmth that slip past his defences. What starts as image control ignites into sparks neither planned.
🩵 Review -
I'm loving all the cowboy romance novels that are around at the moment and the author, Amy Andrews wrote this one really well. From the very first page I was hooked and I kept reading until the end as I wanted to know what happened between Stevie and Clay. I loved the small town place setting in the story and there was also a great cast of background characters too. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to Boldwood Books, the Author Amy Andrews and Netgalley for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
🐴 Clay Calhoun used to be the hottest bad boy on the professional rodeo circuit but a career-ending injury has dragged him back to Wyoming and the family dude ranch he escaped a decade ago. The washed-up bronc rider doesn’t want to babysit tourists pretending to be cowboys while he’s licking his wounds and dodging regrets. Then a record label drops a city girl straight into his pasture.
🌸 Reluctantly famous country music sensation Stephanie “Stevie” Everhart needs authentic cowgirl cred to go with her shiny golden Grammy, so her label sends her and her helicopter mother to Wyoming for a month to get some mud on her boots. Unfortunately for Clay he’s given the job of teaching her how to ride a horse.
Clay doesn’t do babysitting. Stevie doesn’t do bad boys. But beneath those big, reckless skies, good girl Stevie discovers a streak of wild she’s never dared unleash and Clay finds grit and warmth that slip past his defences. What starts as image control ignites into sparks neither planned.
🩵 Review -
I'm loving all the cowboy romance novels that are around at the moment and the author, Amy Andrews wrote this one really well. From the very first page I was hooked and I kept reading until the end as I wanted to know what happened between Stevie and Clay. I loved the small town place setting in the story and there was also a great cast of background characters too. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to Boldwood Books, the Author Amy Andrews and Netgalley for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and receive this arc <3
This is a great spicy cowboy romance for all my Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage girlies !
We've got spicy lessons, city girl x country boy, singer x cowboy and a lot of love and growth
SPOILERS BELOW !!!!
11% and so far it's fun! i've never read a book where the fmc wears a purity ring (im not a fan of virgin mcs) so we will see how this goes.
stevie having these two different mindsets on life is so real
not to be dramatic but he should've come in his pants too just saying
i am hoping we get more of an emotional connection between the two, we've obviously covered physical but i can't believe they'll be happy together if they don't have an emotional connection
now im not as big as a swiftie as i used to be but i still don't like people thinking she only writes about break ups so the line 'it worked for taylor swift' icks me a lil bit, hoping it's not a misogynistic dig
these 'sex lessons' are fun, their connection has clearly grown in the three weeks.
i do think when you are having sex, you need to prep her as much as possible you can't just rely on wetness
honestly the mom and stevie both need therapy because controlling stevie and using yollys dream and making it a joint family affair isn't healthy
HER MOM IS TELLING CLAY NOT TO SPEAK TO STEVUE??
it's nice to see stevie stand up for herself and choose RVR for the location
waiting on the steps for him 🥹
awww the ending was so cute, glad their was no 'and now they're pregnant'
This is a great spicy cowboy romance for all my Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage girlies !
We've got spicy lessons, city girl x country boy, singer x cowboy and a lot of love and growth
SPOILERS BELOW !!!!
11% and so far it's fun! i've never read a book where the fmc wears a purity ring (im not a fan of virgin mcs) so we will see how this goes.
stevie having these two different mindsets on life is so real
not to be dramatic but he should've come in his pants too just saying
i am hoping we get more of an emotional connection between the two, we've obviously covered physical but i can't believe they'll be happy together if they don't have an emotional connection
now im not as big as a swiftie as i used to be but i still don't like people thinking she only writes about break ups so the line 'it worked for taylor swift' icks me a lil bit, hoping it's not a misogynistic dig
these 'sex lessons' are fun, their connection has clearly grown in the three weeks.
i do think when you are having sex, you need to prep her as much as possible you can't just rely on wetness
honestly the mom and stevie both need therapy because controlling stevie and using yollys dream and making it a joint family affair isn't healthy
HER MOM IS TELLING CLAY NOT TO SPEAK TO STEVUE??
it's nice to see stevie stand up for herself and choose RVR for the location
waiting on the steps for him 🥹
awww the ending was so cute, glad their was no 'and now they're pregnant'
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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