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Curvy Girl and the Stubborn Cowboy: An Enemies to Lovers Instalove Age Gap Romance
I came to invest in a failing ranch. I didn't expect the grumpy cowboy co-owner to hate me on sight.
Wade is everything I didn't defensive, hostile, and convinced I'm another rich outsider who'll destroy the legacy his father figure left him. And honestly? I think he's an overprotective, stubborn ass who can't see past his own grief to recognize help when it's offered.
But he puts me to work herding cattle, assisting with vaccinations, getting covered in dirt and manure while he waits for me to quit. I don't. I keep showing up, keep pushing back, and slowly start to see the wounded man beneath the grumpy exterior.
Now I have to spend every day working alongside a man who challenges me, infuriates me, and makes me feel things I've never felt before. So, how am I supposed to save this ranch when I can barely breathe around him?
Curvy Girl and the Stubborn Cowboy is a short, sweet, and steamy small-town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Blackwater Cowboys series.
Wade is everything I didn't defensive, hostile, and convinced I'm another rich outsider who'll destroy the legacy his father figure left him. And honestly? I think he's an overprotective, stubborn ass who can't see past his own grief to recognize help when it's offered.
But he puts me to work herding cattle, assisting with vaccinations, getting covered in dirt and manure while he waits for me to quit. I don't. I keep showing up, keep pushing back, and slowly start to see the wounded man beneath the grumpy exterior.
Now I have to spend every day working alongside a man who challenges me, infuriates me, and makes me feel things I've never felt before. So, how am I supposed to save this ranch when I can barely breathe around him?
Curvy Girl and the Stubborn Cowboy is a short, sweet, and steamy small-town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Blackwater Cowboys series.
91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
There is something incredibly satisfying about a romance where two stubborn people clash, dig their heels in, and slowly—inevitably—fall hard. Curvy Girl and the Stubborn Cowboy by Zoey Rose delivers that exact magic with grit, heart, and plenty of swoon.
Sierra arrives at the struggling ranch with one goal: invest, stabilize, and save it. What she doesn’t expect is Wade—the grumpy, hostile cowboy co-owner who takes one look at her and decides she’s just another rich outsider who’s about to ruin everything he loves.
Wade is rough around the edges, drowning in grief, and fiercely protective of the ranch and the legacy left behind by the man who raised him. He doesn’t want help. He doesn’t trust Sierra. And he definitely doesn’t want to admit she might be exactly what the ranch—and his heart—needs.
Instead of chasing her off, Wade puts Sierra to work. Hard work. Dirty work. The kind designed to make her quit.
She doesn’t.
Sierra’s quiet strength is one of the best parts of this story. She shows up. She gets dirty. She pushes back. She refuses to be intimidated or underestimated. Watching her earn Wade’s respect piece by piece is deeply satisfying.
And Wade? Beneath the scowl and stubbornness is a wounded man who has never learned how to ask for help… or love. As Sierra begins to see the man behind the walls, their connection shifts from combative to charged to undeniable.
This book shines with its slow-burn tension, emotional growth, and the beautiful way both characters are forced to confront their fears—hers of not belonging, his of losing everything he holds dear.
If you love grumpy/sunshine energy, curvy heroines, blue-collar cowboys, and small-town romances filled with banter, heart, and hard-earned love, Curvy Girl and the Stubborn Cowboy is an easy recommendation.
It’s a story about saving more than just a ranch.
It’s about saving each other.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sierra arrives at the struggling ranch with one goal: invest, stabilize, and save it. What she doesn’t expect is Wade—the grumpy, hostile cowboy co-owner who takes one look at her and decides she’s just another rich outsider who’s about to ruin everything he loves.
Wade is rough around the edges, drowning in grief, and fiercely protective of the ranch and the legacy left behind by the man who raised him. He doesn’t want help. He doesn’t trust Sierra. And he definitely doesn’t want to admit she might be exactly what the ranch—and his heart—needs.
Instead of chasing her off, Wade puts Sierra to work. Hard work. Dirty work. The kind designed to make her quit.
She doesn’t.
Sierra’s quiet strength is one of the best parts of this story. She shows up. She gets dirty. She pushes back. She refuses to be intimidated or underestimated. Watching her earn Wade’s respect piece by piece is deeply satisfying.
And Wade? Beneath the scowl and stubbornness is a wounded man who has never learned how to ask for help… or love. As Sierra begins to see the man behind the walls, their connection shifts from combative to charged to undeniable.
This book shines with its slow-burn tension, emotional growth, and the beautiful way both characters are forced to confront their fears—hers of not belonging, his of losing everything he holds dear.
If you love grumpy/sunshine energy, curvy heroines, blue-collar cowboys, and small-town romances filled with banter, heart, and hard-earned love, Curvy Girl and the Stubborn Cowboy is an easy recommendation.
It’s a story about saving more than just a ranch.
It’s about saving each other.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Foreplay to Forever -
Wade wasn’t really pleased with Sierra’s arrival, as he assumed she would be a princess and not want to work, but she proved him wrong on her first day working. The tension began Wade and Sierra grew the more time they spent working together due to their differences in the way to move forward, but his stubbornness soon waned as he realised her suggestions were good. The innocent touches soon turned their attraction for each other into a memorable pleasure filled sexual encounter, especially taking his secret into account.
Fortunately, Wade and Sierra were able to work together to build the life that they never imagined, as well as getting the ranch back on track towards efficiency and prosperity. I absolutely enjoyed reading this captivating story and couldn't put it down until I finished reading it. The author really did a great job in setting the scenes and making the characters come alive on the pages. I will be very happy to recommend this book.
I received a free review copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wade wasn’t really pleased with Sierra’s arrival, as he assumed she would be a princess and not want to work, but she proved him wrong on her first day working. The tension began Wade and Sierra grew the more time they spent working together due to their differences in the way to move forward, but his stubbornness soon waned as he realised her suggestions were good. The innocent touches soon turned their attraction for each other into a memorable pleasure filled sexual encounter, especially taking his secret into account.
Fortunately, Wade and Sierra were able to work together to build the life that they never imagined, as well as getting the ranch back on track towards efficiency and prosperity. I absolutely enjoyed reading this captivating story and couldn't put it down until I finished reading it. The author really did a great job in setting the scenes and making the characters come alive on the pages. I will be very happy to recommend this book.
I received a free review copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I loved how this book is put together with a group of boys that were taken in and they are trying to keep this mentors ranch together against odds that are stacked against them. The MC is extremely prickly and grouchy and the FMC walks into a situation that is a new dream for her and a lot of hard work, but she comes out with way more than she ever thought she would have a part of her life. This was a fun read and I loved how the relationship developed between the main characters. This is a must read!!!
February 11, 2026
What an amazing start of new series - Blackwater Falls: Cowboys! Loved it so much - both main characters with strong and stubborn personalities, each with own background and experience and need to prove themselves.
Engaging story line of a ranch with so perfect name - Promise Ranch.
Wade and Sierra - two amazing characters who started as enemies and it took a nerve and a lot of stubbornness for Sierra to get through defenses and challenges to prove herself to Wade.
Really enjoyed it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Engaging story line of a ranch with so perfect name - Promise Ranch.
Wade and Sierra - two amazing characters who started as enemies and it took a nerve and a lot of stubbornness for Sierra to get through defenses and challenges to prove herself to Wade.
Really enjoyed it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“Curvy Girl and the Stubborn Cowboy” by Zoey Rose
-A sweet small-town romance set at Promise Ranch with a grumpy cowboy and a quietly strong curvy heroine. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Wade and Sierra clash hard at first, but respect, attraction, and teamwork slowly change everything. Full of heart, found family, and hard-earned love, this is a satisfying, feel-good read that I happily recommend.
-A sweet small-town romance set at Promise Ranch with a grumpy cowboy and a quietly strong curvy heroine. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Wade and Sierra clash hard at first, but respect, attraction, and teamwork slowly change everything. Full of heart, found family, and hard-earned love, this is a satisfying, feel-good read that I happily recommend.
February 11, 2026
Wade has worked at Promise Ranch since Frank took him in twenty plus years ago. The ranch is sinking in debt, they can't catch up, until Rhett hears from Sierra who wants to invest, money left to her by her father.
She needs to prove to her mother and sisters that he didn't make a mistake by leaving his inheritance to his curvy daughter.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A great read from Zoey
She needs to prove to her mother and sisters that he didn't make a mistake by leaving his inheritance to his curvy daughter.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A great read from Zoey
February 11, 2026
Sierra and Wade come together when she comes to help save his ranch. He was left the ranch by the only person he trusted. But when she keeps showing up every day no matter what he jobs he throws at her. She sees the wounded man hurting beneath the grumpiness. He sees her quiet strength and she sees his hurt. Their relationship evolves into something a lot more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2026
Loved It
I loved this book. Both are virgins. Wade and his brothers are trying to keep the ranch going, when Sierra steps in to help out. Trying to keep from failing and doing the right things is hard for anyone but when love comes to be your heart falls apart and love wins. I would recommend this book
I loved this book. Both are virgins. Wade and his brothers are trying to keep the ranch going, when Sierra steps in to help out. Trying to keep from failing and doing the right things is hard for anyone but when love comes to be your heart falls apart and love wins. I would recommend this book
February 21, 2026
Sweet read
Every now and again you just want to get away from all the noise read a romance novella. I enjoyed reading this romance story. It was filled with family, struggling to keep a promise to a man who saw what he didn't see in himself. He found that when it's all said and done, love💘 prevail.
Every now and again you just want to get away from all the noise read a romance novella. I enjoyed reading this romance story. It was filled with family, struggling to keep a promise to a man who saw what he didn't see in himself. He found that when it's all said and done, love💘 prevail.
February 11, 2026
This romance book just earned a spot as being a favorite book of mine to read by Zoey. I became obsessed with Wade and Sierra and this small-town cowboy romance book. This is a book that is hot and spicy and starts off the Blackwater Falls series that I can't wait to get my hands on.
February 12, 2026
The author has given us a wonderful story that pulls us into the lives of Wade and Sierra. The heartwarming story keeps us turning the pages with tension, connection, realization and steam.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 12, 2026
Good read. Reads fast and easy.
•No cheating.
•Dual Virgins
•No ow/om drama.
•No separations
•Epilogue-2 years.
•HEA-Married with a kid
•No cheating.
•Dual Virgins
•No ow/om drama.
•No separations
•Epilogue-2 years.
•HEA-Married with a kid
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 15, 2026
Kept my interest throughout. Can hardly wait to read the next book!
February 21, 2026
Zoey Rose is the queen of Cowboy Instalove stories! I absolutely love these short stories! they make my heart so happy
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