Kiss Me, Cowboy

by Clare Connelly

Return to the rugged heart of Northern Arizona in the second instalment of the Coyote Creek Ranch series. Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage, this sexy, emotional story follows the next Donovan brother - a man as reckless and untamed as the bulls he rides.


Beau Donovan was born for the arena - and born to hide every scar behind a lazy grin and a smart-mouth joke. After a career-ending accident nearly took everything, he's fought his way back to the top of the circuit. The last thing he needs is a distraction, especially one with sharp eyes and an even sharper tongue. But Bailey James sees right through the legend to the man beneath, threatening the iron-clad control Beau relies on to survive.

Journalist Bailey James has built her career on staying detached, but three weeks shadowing the circuit's most enigmatic rider for a profile piece is testing her resolve. She's too curious, too beautiful, and entirely too dangerous for a man like Beau. What begins as a simple arrangement quickly spirals into something neither expected, sparking a connection that makes Beau dream of a future he never allowed himself to want and makes Bailey feel alive for the first time in years.

He's fighting for control. She's fighting to stay professional. Under the vast desert sky of Arizona, a no-strings deal turns into a risk that could shatter them both.

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'I'll read anything Clare Connelly writes, and this book had it all - the drama, the passion, the brooding cowboy - pure cowboy romance gold! Absolutely unputdownable!' - Bestselling Author Rachael Johns on Tempt Me, Cowboy

'Filled with her signature heat and heart, Clare's debut cowboy book is not to be missed!' - New York Times Bestselling Author Maisey Yates on Tempt Me, Cowboy

Genres: Romance, Westerns

343 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2026

About the author

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Clare Connelly

Reviews

[Helen]

We are back with the Donovan family and yes we visit the ranch but a lot of this one is spent on the rodeo circuit with Beau, I loved Beau in the first book and loved getting to know him even better in this one come along and see what happens when Beau meets up with journalist Bailey James who is sent to do a story on him.

Beau loves riding bulls and it has been his dream since he was a young boy but an accident a few years ago put paid to his career not from him when he healed but his father and family now sadly he has lost his father and he is determined to get back on the bull and is edging back to the top.
Bailey wants to be a political journalist not a sports journalists and she is not happy at being sent to do a piece on a bull rider but she is good at her job and will do it well but meeting Beau changes everything for Bailey, she has been badly burnt in the past by a man and she is never going to fall for another one but Beau pulls at her in so many ways.

Together neither can ignore the spark that burns between them and they decide on a fling for the duration of the time they are together and it is hot and steamy trip form rodeo to rodeo as they get to know each other, but permanent is not what either of them want but maybe that is what their hearts want more, will they work out that together they fly?

This is a really good story I did think that Bailey was a bit repetitive about her past at times but journeying with them across states and rodeos as they steam up the motel rooms and open up about themselves and then spend time with the Donovan family at Coyote Ranch was lots of fun, I loved Beau and being back on the ranch and I am looking forward to another Donavan story, I wonder who it will be?

If you love a good steamy romance then this is the one for you, I did love it.

[Kimberley]

A cute small town romance featuring a bull rider and journalist. Their connection is instant even though it’s forbidden due to her work commitments. Has the right amount of spice and loved all the returning characters we meet in book one in the series. Just wish there was an epilogue, there was a little hint of the their future at the end.

[Jayde]

3.5 🌟
Another Beau and Bailey cowboy romance ❤️‍🔥 I don’t think I was invested in their story as much as Cole and Beth’s in the first book of the series, but still a fun/enjoyable read!

[Bianca Rose (Belladonnabooks)]

Kiss Me, Cowboy is the second book in the Coyote Creek Ranch series and I’m swooning. This series is perfection.

Beau and Bailey. Sigh, such perfection. Beau is the biggest example of a true gentleman and Bailey isn’t looking for love but she finds her second chance with Beau after past heartbreak. This was the sweetest story and honestly like a warm hug for my soul. There were so many lovely moments that tugged at my heartstrings such as the picnic and the hotel scenes.
I also appreciated how quickly this got into the romance without feeling fake.
There’s plenty of spice whilst still feeling genuine.

I loved getting to know the characters and the ranch even more. The vibes are impeccable and the characters are all so lovable.

You can read each book in the series on their own but it was lovely to have the back story of the first book before reading the second.
These stories are so bingable. I can’t wait for the next book!

Thank you HQ, Romance ANZ and Harper Collins Australia for my review copy!

[Sasha]

📚 BOOK 106 OF 2026 📚

💋 KISS ME, COWBOY - CLARE CONNELLY 💋

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Summary:
Kiss Me, Cowboy follows Beau, a guarded bull rider recovering from a life changing accident, and Bailey,  a journalist shadowing him for a story and who flips his whole world upside down. What starts as a no strings arrangement soon grows into something deeper, forcing them both to confront their pasts and decide if love is worth the risk.

What I loved:
💋 The chemistry between the main characters felt so natural and effortless, making their relationship easy to invest in from the beginning.
💋 I loved how the ordinary and mundane moments between the couple really shone. It made their relationship feel real and genuine, and all their interactions felt meaningful and really added to the story.
💋 Seeing the characters from the previous book again was a highlight! I loved how close they all were and how they continued to show up and support one another. The found family vibes were really giving such warmth and comfort 🥰
💋 The country, ranch setting added a lot of charm to the story, as well a lot of warm and welcoming feelings. The travelling and bull riding landscapes also added to this, whilst also bringing bits of tension every now and then to really change it up.

Final thoughts:
This was such an enjoyable addition to this series! Beau's story definitely lived up to my expectations, as it was full of heat, but also genuine and heartfelt romance. Loved the family dynamics and the writing was super engaging. Definitely recommend 😊

[Emily Harvey]

3.5 stars
I really loved this! I loved Bailey's sass, I loved Beau's swagger. I enjoyed the whole story, and I loved that we got a glimpse into the actual rodeo! It was so good, I did feel towards the end it got a little repetitive about her past and a bit of repetitive internal dialogue regarding that. But overall this was a super enjoyable read, my first from Clare's and won't be the last

[Alicia Ladson]

My first read from Clare and I loved it.
The perspectives of Beau and Bailey were fun to read. The chemistry between them sizzled and the steamy scenes were great, tastefully written.

Love the little nicknames, cowboy and Bay Jay.

[Teagan Karly]

3.5 ✨ a fun & easy read! Didn’t love it as much as the first book but still enjoyable. Great spice 🌶️

[chloe]

What can I say, I ate it up….hands down the best cowboy romance I’ve read 😮‍💨

[Chrissy]

Liked this a lot & more than the first! They fell in love quick though! Enjoyed Beau’s character arc.

[Isabella Robertson]

3.5⭐️

[Thebluereadingchair]

Didnt love it as much as the first. Enjoyable read but a slow burn.

[Rae Kay]

#209 in 2026
🌶🌶
Beau is a Professional Bull Rider
Bailey has been tasked with writing a story on Beau
Beau falls for Bailey 💜

[BookBoundKay]

3.75 stars
This was cute but I didn't love it as much as book 1. Still a very fun story with a great romance.

[Readinginwonderland]

Kiss Me, Cowboy by Clare Connelly
Book 2 in the Coyote Creek Ranch series

- Slow burn
- Opposites attract
- Forced proximity
- Small town
- Cowboy protector hero

✨ True love doesn’t work that way, and unfortunately what I feel is the truest of loves. Real, everlasting, life-changing love.

💭
This book was such a sweet, cute, emotional read, and I absolutely loved it!

After finishing the first book, Tempt Me, Cowboy, I was so excited to get Beau’s story. Beau lives and breathes bull riding, even though everyone around him wishes he’d walk away from the sport. After suffering a serious injury, he decides to make a comeback and that’s where Bailey comes in. She’s assigned to spend three weeks with him to write an article about him, and from the moment they meet, you can tell they couldn’t be more different.

Watching their relationship unfold was one of my favourite parts of the book. The chemistry between them builds so naturally, and the slow-burn tension had me hooked. I loved how honest and vulnerable they were with each other. As their walls slowly started to come down, you could feel them both fighting so hard to protect their hearts, even though it was obvious they were falling. There were definitely moments that had me emotional, watching them try to save themselves from heartbreak while desperately wanting to be together. It was such a beautiful and heartfelt journey to read.

It was also so nice getting little glimpses of the couple from the first book, it made the series feel even more connected. The banter between the family is hilarious and I adore their heartwarming moments.

If you love cowboy romances with plenty of heart, emotional depth, sizzling chemistry and characters you can’t help but root for I definitely recommend picking this one up. I adored every minute of it and I’m already counting down until the next book in the series!

4/5 ⭐️

💕 thank you @hqbooks @harpercollinsaustralia so much for gifting me this book 🫶🏻

[Tia]

This was really cute! Loved getting Beau’s story 🥹 such a cutie pie, I loved the way he interacted with his family and with Bailey. He was so thoughtful and kind. I also really loved all the bull riding scenes, they were interesting and added some great tension to the book.

I really liked the premise of this and I thought Bailey and Beau had great chemistry! It did feel a little bit too insta-lovey for me but the forced proximity does tend to make things move a bit more quickly so I’ll forgive it 😅

I loved seeing all of Beau’s family again and I’m really keen for the next book! Foaming at the mouth for Nash’s story (I hope that’s the next one!)

Thank you so much to the author for providing an advanced reader copy 🤍 all opinions are my own.