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Windy Peaks #1
Spurred On
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Expected 8 Sep 26WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS DOESN'T ALWAYS STAY IN VEGAS.
A girls weekend in Vegas to celebrate me finally passing my nursing boards what could go wrong?
A lot. Like accidentally marrying the star of bull riding. Maverick Ryder.
I'm sure you're wondering how someone gets accidentally married. a mechanical bull and way too many margaritas.
I've spent the last ten years of my life in survival mode, and just when things are supposed to get easier. I'm uprooting my life on judges orders and moving to Windy Peaks, Wyoming, until they grant us a divorce.
Windy Peaks is nothing like I thought it would be, and neither is Maverick.
Underneath his go lucky demeanor is a man with scars on his heart that look a whole lot like the ones on mine. Like calls to like and before I know it, I'm so wrapped up in him that I forgot why I shouldn't do this. When the fears of losing yet another person I love become way too real, will the man I love choose me? Or will he become just another thing for me to lose?
A girls weekend in Vegas to celebrate me finally passing my nursing boards what could go wrong?
A lot. Like accidentally marrying the star of bull riding. Maverick Ryder.
I'm sure you're wondering how someone gets accidentally married. a mechanical bull and way too many margaritas.
I've spent the last ten years of my life in survival mode, and just when things are supposed to get easier. I'm uprooting my life on judges orders and moving to Windy Peaks, Wyoming, until they grant us a divorce.
Windy Peaks is nothing like I thought it would be, and neither is Maverick.
Underneath his go lucky demeanor is a man with scars on his heart that look a whole lot like the ones on mine. Like calls to like and before I know it, I'm so wrapped up in him that I forgot why I shouldn't do this. When the fears of losing yet another person I love become way too real, will the man I love choose me? Or will he become just another thing for me to lose?
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First published June 13, 2025
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May 5, 2026
𐙚⋆°｡⋆♡ ── 4.25 stars
so i am not the biggest cowboy romance lovers and i just jumped into this without expecting much, but oh gosh i was not ready for the tears 😭
elle has found herself a new reader who will be sticking around for a while! i loved the characters, the development, and the way they acted around each other 🥹 cannot wait to continue this lovely series!!
𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 ౨ৎ
small town & accidental marriage?!! sign me up ✔️
⤿ 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 june 7
⁀➴ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬
🩵 forced proximity
💍 accidental to forced marriage
🩵 opposites attract
💍 dual pov
🩵 found family
💍 "my wife"
thank you to luna literacy and the author for a digital arc
so i am not the biggest cowboy romance lovers and i just jumped into this without expecting much, but oh gosh i was not ready for the tears 😭
elle has found herself a new reader who will be sticking around for a while! i loved the characters, the development, and the way they acted around each other 🥹 cannot wait to continue this lovely series!!
𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 ౨ৎ
small town & accidental marriage?!! sign me up ✔️
⤿ 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 june 7
⁀➴ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬
🩵 forced proximity
💍 accidental to forced marriage
🩵 opposites attract
💍 dual pov
🩵 found family
💍 "my wife"
thank you to luna literacy and the author for a digital arc
January 15, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
When a book starts with a drunken Vegas marriage, you already know it’s going to be a good time and Spurred On absolutely delivers.
I really enjoyed this book and loved watching Ava let loose at the ranch while also seeing Maverick slowly soften and open up. They’re both trapped in their own cycles of grief, and I appreciated how their unexpected marriage and time together helped them begin to heal. Their connection felt natural, and the emotional growth on both sides was really satisfying to read.
I haven’t read many bull rider romances before, but this one completely worked for me. The ranch setting, the forced proximity, and the emotional undercurrent all came together in a way that kept me turning pages. This definitely made me want to pick up more bull rider romances in the future.
When a book starts with a drunken Vegas marriage, you already know it’s going to be a good time and Spurred On absolutely delivers.
I really enjoyed this book and loved watching Ava let loose at the ranch while also seeing Maverick slowly soften and open up. They’re both trapped in their own cycles of grief, and I appreciated how their unexpected marriage and time together helped them begin to heal. Their connection felt natural, and the emotional growth on both sides was really satisfying to read.
I haven’t read many bull rider romances before, but this one completely worked for me. The ranch setting, the forced proximity, and the emotional undercurrent all came together in a way that kept me turning pages. This definitely made me want to pick up more bull rider romances in the future.
June 19, 2025
3 / 5 Stars
This was your standard, fun cowboy read. If you like:
- Accidental marriage
- A cowboy/bull rider who says "my wife"
- A sassy FMC who calls the cowboy on his bullshit
- Your typical shitty agent as the villain
- Beautiful mountains
- Found family
- He's bossy in the bedroom
- Very low angst
- A quick read
then I think you'll like this book.
I personally wanted more conflict and more stakes. I felt like a few things were set up that could have been a conflict, but they either didn't turn out to be or they got resolved quickly. The only really dramatic moment happened really far into the book and again, it was resolved quickly.
Thank you Elle Jordan and Luna Literary for providing this eARC. All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: June 13, 2025
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Pre-Read Thoughts: I eat up the true insanity of an accidental marriage. Back in the cowboy realm. Yeehaw, babes 🤠🤠🤠
This was your standard, fun cowboy read. If you like:
- Accidental marriage
- A cowboy/bull rider who says "my wife"
- A sassy FMC who calls the cowboy on his bullshit
- Your typical shitty agent as the villain
- Beautiful mountains
- Found family
- He's bossy in the bedroom
- Very low angst
- A quick read
then I think you'll like this book.
I personally wanted more conflict and more stakes. I felt like a few things were set up that could have been a conflict, but they either didn't turn out to be or they got resolved quickly. The only really dramatic moment happened really far into the book and again, it was resolved quickly.
Thank you Elle Jordan and Luna Literary for providing this eARC. All opinions are my own.
Publication Date: June 13, 2025
______________
Pre-Read Thoughts: I eat up the true insanity of an accidental marriage. Back in the cowboy realm. Yeehaw, babes 🤠🤠🤠
June 16, 2025
Spurred On by Elle Jordan
4/5⭐
2,5/5🌶️
This book was such a fun, swoony, and spicy read! I enjoyed the fast pace and how naturally the story flowed. The chemistry between the main characters was fantastic, and I especially loved the found family vibe throughout the story.
Ava has just graduated from nursing school and is on the hunt for a job. Her friends encourage her to celebrate and let loose for a night, so they head to a bull riding competition and hit up the bar. That’s where Ava meets Maverick, the bull rider who won the competition. They end up chatting and enjoying some drinks, but when they wake up the next morning, they find themselves in bed together with rings on their fingers!
Ava has experienced a lot of trauma after losing her parents in an accident, which has made her a bit quiet and hesitant to go out. But with Maverick, she starts to open up and become braver. Maverick is quite the opposite; he loves being in the spotlight! His father was a famous bull rider who tragically passed away during a competition, and ever since, Maverick has been determined to prove himself and be even better. He’s never had a relationship because he was so focused on bull riding and winning championships—until Ava comes along and changes everything.
I loved how their relationship developed naturally! Even though they started as strangers, they gradually learned more about each other and their feelings blossomed. It was great to see Mav get jealous and protective. He’s supposed to keep their marriage a secret, but when he sees other guys talking to Ava, he can’t help but claim her as his wife in front of everyone! And let’s not forget about the friendships and family that Ava finds by moving to Maverick's small town. The last few chapters had me feeling all the emotions, but I loved how everything wrapped up nicely in the end.
4/5⭐
2,5/5🌶️
This book was such a fun, swoony, and spicy read! I enjoyed the fast pace and how naturally the story flowed. The chemistry between the main characters was fantastic, and I especially loved the found family vibe throughout the story.
Ava has just graduated from nursing school and is on the hunt for a job. Her friends encourage her to celebrate and let loose for a night, so they head to a bull riding competition and hit up the bar. That’s where Ava meets Maverick, the bull rider who won the competition. They end up chatting and enjoying some drinks, but when they wake up the next morning, they find themselves in bed together with rings on their fingers!
Ava has experienced a lot of trauma after losing her parents in an accident, which has made her a bit quiet and hesitant to go out. But with Maverick, she starts to open up and become braver. Maverick is quite the opposite; he loves being in the spotlight! His father was a famous bull rider who tragically passed away during a competition, and ever since, Maverick has been determined to prove himself and be even better. He’s never had a relationship because he was so focused on bull riding and winning championships—until Ava comes along and changes everything.
I loved how their relationship developed naturally! Even though they started as strangers, they gradually learned more about each other and their feelings blossomed. It was great to see Mav get jealous and protective. He’s supposed to keep their marriage a secret, but when he sees other guys talking to Ava, he can’t help but claim her as his wife in front of everyone! And let’s not forget about the friendships and family that Ava finds by moving to Maverick's small town. The last few chapters had me feeling all the emotions, but I loved how everything wrapped up nicely in the end.
August 28, 2026
Thank you RBmedia and NatGalley for the ALC in exchange for my honest review. 3.75⭐️ Stefanie Kay and Scott Rose made such a great pair to narrate this story!
Who doesn’t love an accidental marriage?! Ava wakes up after a crazy night out in an unfamiliar hotel room only to discover she married a bull rider named Maverick.
Was the romance deep? Not really but where complex feelings lacked, spicy scenes prevailed! The banter between the two was good and the book overall was a light and fun read.
Who doesn’t love an accidental marriage?! Ava wakes up after a crazy night out in an unfamiliar hotel room only to discover she married a bull rider named Maverick.
Was the romance deep? Not really but where complex feelings lacked, spicy scenes prevailed! The banter between the two was good and the book overall was a light and fun read.
August 30, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5/5
Okay, I really loved this book! 😍 I was hooked almost immediately and honestly just had such a good time listening.
The chemistry, the banter, the small-town vibes… YES. 😂 There were so many moments that had me smiling and a few that genuinely made me laugh. The characters felt easy to connect with, and I really enjoyed watching their relationship unfold.
Ava was so relatable, and I loved getting to know her throughout the story. And the MMC? Yeah… I definitely understood the hype. 😂 He had that lovable, slightly chaotic energy that made me want to know more about him.
I also really loved the found-family aspect. It added so much warmth to the story and made me even more invested in everyone.
This was exactly the kind of fun, feel-good romance I needed. Easy to get into, funny, romantic, and just an overall good time. I genuinely didn’t want it to end!
The audiobook was also a really enjoyable listen and made it super easy to get lost in the story.
Definitely recommend this one if you’re looking for a fun rom-com with great chemistry, banter, and small-town vibes! ❤️
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the audiobook ARC. I really, really loved this one! 🥹💕
Okay, I really loved this book! 😍 I was hooked almost immediately and honestly just had such a good time listening.
The chemistry, the banter, the small-town vibes… YES. 😂 There were so many moments that had me smiling and a few that genuinely made me laugh. The characters felt easy to connect with, and I really enjoyed watching their relationship unfold.
Ava was so relatable, and I loved getting to know her throughout the story. And the MMC? Yeah… I definitely understood the hype. 😂 He had that lovable, slightly chaotic energy that made me want to know more about him.
I also really loved the found-family aspect. It added so much warmth to the story and made me even more invested in everyone.
This was exactly the kind of fun, feel-good romance I needed. Easy to get into, funny, romantic, and just an overall good time. I genuinely didn’t want it to end!
The audiobook was also a really enjoyable listen and made it super easy to get lost in the story.
Definitely recommend this one if you’re looking for a fun rom-com with great chemistry, banter, and small-town vibes! ❤️
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the audiobook ARC. I really, really loved this one! 🥹💕
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August 23, 2025Dnf 50%
June 1, 2025
Let me start with saying that my first ARC (advance reader copy) did not disappoint!! For fans of Abby Jimenez or Lucy Score, I would definitely add Spurred On by Elle Jordan to your reading list! To be released on 6/13!
Phew, what a treat this one was! A wild night in Vegas for Mav and Ava leads to them waking up married without recollection. This novel has small town romance with a twist of cowboy vibes. Such a fast-paced, easy read. The dialogue between are main characters is fire - enjoyed every second of their journey from forced proximity roommates -> lovers.
If you’re looking for a feel-good romcom with spicy and witty dialogue, definitely add this to your list! Can’t wait to read her next book in this universe (I’m really hoping it’s going to focus on Rhett!). Fingers crossed.
Phew, what a treat this one was! A wild night in Vegas for Mav and Ava leads to them waking up married without recollection. This novel has small town romance with a twist of cowboy vibes. Such a fast-paced, easy read. The dialogue between are main characters is fire - enjoyed every second of their journey from forced proximity roommates -> lovers.
If you’re looking for a feel-good romcom with spicy and witty dialogue, definitely add this to your list! Can’t wait to read her next book in this universe (I’m really hoping it’s going to focus on Rhett!). Fingers crossed.
June 21, 2025
This was a good intro to a new series. I would say a solid 3 stars for me. While I liked both of our characters, I had a LITTLE bit of a hard time connecting with them all the way. I did like the one night stand turned marriage turned HEA. I liked the build up between the two to get together again. I liked watching them realize that they may have gotten married drunk and not remember it, but they really like this person. They both had baggage they were working through, and it was good to see them help each other through that. At the same time though, I really felt like a lot didn't happen and though there was a third act breakup there really wasn't a ton of angst persay. That being said, this was an easy read that was entertaining but not addicting in my opinion.
Ava has just finished nursing school and her friends have convinced her to celebrate in Vegas for a weekend. She decides she will go. Why not? But then she finds herself married to the rodeo champion and not remembering their night together at all. Because it takes a minute for them to apply for an annulment, the judge gives them 6 months of living together to figure things out and then come back for the annulment if they want. How could this be happening? Ava has everything in her life planned. But moving to the middle of nowhere Wyoming with her now husband was not one of them. And now they have to play house together. When he looks like that. And when he looks at her like that. She decides to make the most of it and at least try to strategize on what is next for her. But the more time she spends with Maverick, the more she realizes there is a wonderful man behind the bull rider. There is a man who cuddles and listens to her and really makes her feels things she hasn't felt before. Things like supported and loved and wanted. So even though she has fought being with her husband, she can't fight it anymore. And it feels perfect. Like a puzzle piece coming into place. Ava can't help but want Maverick to stop bull riding though. And after a brutal ride she gives him an ultimatum. She is hoping that he cares for her as much as she cares for him.
Maverick has really only ever know the life of a bull rider. The traveling. The random women. The bulls and the fame. But when he wakes up in Vegas married to the hottie he met the night before. Maverick is at a loss or words. They can fix this. But he has to leave and when more time passes then planned before they can get this thing annulled, the judge says they have to try for 6 months to make this work. And now this woman is everywhere. She is in his tiny cabin. She is at the main house for dinner. She is in his thoughts before a ride. Though they kind of teased each other at first, Maverick is feeling more at home than he has in a long time. And it's all because of her. So after fighting this thing between them, he gives in and it's unreal. She makes him feels like a person not the bull rider everyone knows. She is supportive and wants to learn about why he loves what he does. He starts to wonder if this thing could be real between them. But then he gets hurt again- kinda bad and Maverick realizes that walking away may be his future vs losing the woman he loves.
Overall this was an easy, steamy one night stand turned more. The spicy scenes were HOT- Maverick has a mouth on him let me tell you. I liked the side characters and am assuming one of the books in this series will be about Rhett and Aspen. I liked the found family aspect- who doesn't love the found family aspect!
Thank you to Ember PR and Elle for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Ava has just finished nursing school and her friends have convinced her to celebrate in Vegas for a weekend. She decides she will go. Why not? But then she finds herself married to the rodeo champion and not remembering their night together at all. Because it takes a minute for them to apply for an annulment, the judge gives them 6 months of living together to figure things out and then come back for the annulment if they want. How could this be happening? Ava has everything in her life planned. But moving to the middle of nowhere Wyoming with her now husband was not one of them. And now they have to play house together. When he looks like that. And when he looks at her like that. She decides to make the most of it and at least try to strategize on what is next for her. But the more time she spends with Maverick, the more she realizes there is a wonderful man behind the bull rider. There is a man who cuddles and listens to her and really makes her feels things she hasn't felt before. Things like supported and loved and wanted. So even though she has fought being with her husband, she can't fight it anymore. And it feels perfect. Like a puzzle piece coming into place. Ava can't help but want Maverick to stop bull riding though. And after a brutal ride she gives him an ultimatum. She is hoping that he cares for her as much as she cares for him.
Maverick has really only ever know the life of a bull rider. The traveling. The random women. The bulls and the fame. But when he wakes up in Vegas married to the hottie he met the night before. Maverick is at a loss or words. They can fix this. But he has to leave and when more time passes then planned before they can get this thing annulled, the judge says they have to try for 6 months to make this work. And now this woman is everywhere. She is in his tiny cabin. She is at the main house for dinner. She is in his thoughts before a ride. Though they kind of teased each other at first, Maverick is feeling more at home than he has in a long time. And it's all because of her. So after fighting this thing between them, he gives in and it's unreal. She makes him feels like a person not the bull rider everyone knows. She is supportive and wants to learn about why he loves what he does. He starts to wonder if this thing could be real between them. But then he gets hurt again- kinda bad and Maverick realizes that walking away may be his future vs losing the woman he loves.
Overall this was an easy, steamy one night stand turned more. The spicy scenes were HOT- Maverick has a mouth on him let me tell you. I liked the side characters and am assuming one of the books in this series will be about Rhett and Aspen. I liked the found family aspect- who doesn't love the found family aspect!
Thank you to Ember PR and Elle for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
June 27, 2025
5⭐️Read
It all started with a bull rider and some margaritas 😆
I was invested right after with the first few pages of this read
My instinct though was did she use Aqua net hairspray to get her hair to stay up lol
If you love rom-coms with twists this is for you
I love it when a book takes time to explain things. Now and then you come across a book that gets right to the point and picks up right away.
I’m a mood reader so it’s easy for me to read all types of books this one right here didn’t disappoint with picking up right away from the very beginning you can’t help but laugh from some of the stuff that’s being said.
Ava is very relatable with what she’s going through in certain areas of her life she had me laugh within the first few pages. The MMC maverick is such a golden retriever in my opinion you can’t help but wanna know more about both characters and read about the unexpected journey they’re taking on
I loved everything about this from start to end the banter the remakes the found family, and especially the rom-com vibes.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves romance books that’s easy to get into and loves romcoms
A huge thank you to the author for sharing this arc with me I enjoyed all the moments you wrote
It all started with a bull rider and some margaritas 😆
I was invested right after with the first few pages of this read
My instinct though was did she use Aqua net hairspray to get her hair to stay up lol
If you love rom-coms with twists this is for you
I love it when a book takes time to explain things. Now and then you come across a book that gets right to the point and picks up right away.
I’m a mood reader so it’s easy for me to read all types of books this one right here didn’t disappoint with picking up right away from the very beginning you can’t help but laugh from some of the stuff that’s being said.
Ava is very relatable with what she’s going through in certain areas of her life she had me laugh within the first few pages. The MMC maverick is such a golden retriever in my opinion you can’t help but wanna know more about both characters and read about the unexpected journey they’re taking on
I loved everything about this from start to end the banter the remakes the found family, and especially the rom-com vibes.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves romance books that’s easy to get into and loves romcoms
A huge thank you to the author for sharing this arc with me I enjoyed all the moments you wrote
June 11, 2025
Thank you so much to the author and Ember Literary PR for the #gifted e-ARC!
This book instantly caught my attention from the very first chapter and I was GRIPPED all the way through. There’s just something swoon worthy about a cowboy down bad for his woman. I love the little “My Wife” thrown in throughout the story too.
Ava is such a grandma style young person (which I love because me too gf), but she’s independent, works hard for what she wants and refuses hand outs from anybody. I loved watching her transform throughout the story and become more open and receiving of love.
Maverick is the ultimate book boyfriend. From the start I wasn’t sure if he was going to be that rough around the edges, but golden retriever type and besties, he is alllllll retriever. He takes such care of Ava, even when things got rocky he was sure to remedy the problem and in the best way.
The last few chapters and the epilogue really filled my heart up beyond measure. Aside from absolutely loving Mav and Ava, the side characters were phenomenal! They all brought such depth and really made you feel like you as the reader, were apart of their found family.
I would highly recommend to all my cowboy, bull riding book besties who love a little accidental marriage and forced proximity!
This book instantly caught my attention from the very first chapter and I was GRIPPED all the way through. There’s just something swoon worthy about a cowboy down bad for his woman. I love the little “My Wife” thrown in throughout the story too.
Ava is such a grandma style young person (which I love because me too gf), but she’s independent, works hard for what she wants and refuses hand outs from anybody. I loved watching her transform throughout the story and become more open and receiving of love.
Maverick is the ultimate book boyfriend. From the start I wasn’t sure if he was going to be that rough around the edges, but golden retriever type and besties, he is alllllll retriever. He takes such care of Ava, even when things got rocky he was sure to remedy the problem and in the best way.
The last few chapters and the epilogue really filled my heart up beyond measure. Aside from absolutely loving Mav and Ava, the side characters were phenomenal! They all brought such depth and really made you feel like you as the reader, were apart of their found family.
I would highly recommend to all my cowboy, bull riding book besties who love a little accidental marriage and forced proximity!
June 16, 2025
👢 Ava has finally graduated med school and is ready to start her career. With her girls finally getting her to let loose for a night in Vegas, she hops on a bull...and gets taught by none other than famous rider Maverick. Fun riding turns into shots which turns into an accidental marriage that cant get annulled for at least six months. Looks like shes moving to Windy Peaks.
👢Maverick refuses to fall for his "wife" as all he's known is the rider scene. So why can't he ignore the way she starts caring for him? Especially in front of reporters.
👢 Spurred On is THE book you want to pick up and read the full thing in one sitting. It's the perfect beach read for the girl gang, banter and spice. I immediately adored Ava and knew Mav was "down bad" for her- gasping at parts and needing to make sure they got their HEA. THAT ENDING THO- MY HEART. If you adore any accidental marriage or forced proximity x baby cows, grab this ASAP. Thank me later.
💓 Thank you Elle for the arc
👢Maverick refuses to fall for his "wife" as all he's known is the rider scene. So why can't he ignore the way she starts caring for him? Especially in front of reporters.
👢 Spurred On is THE book you want to pick up and read the full thing in one sitting. It's the perfect beach read for the girl gang, banter and spice. I immediately adored Ava and knew Mav was "down bad" for her- gasping at parts and needing to make sure they got their HEA. THAT ENDING THO- MY HEART. If you adore any accidental marriage or forced proximity x baby cows, grab this ASAP. Thank me later.
💓 Thank you Elle for the arc
June 1, 2025
Thank you so much to Luna Literary for this ARC!
This was a great cowboy romance! It was Jasper Vale meets Flawless 🩷
Ava is celebrating her graduation from nursing school and heads to Vegas. After a wild night, she finds herself married to Maverick, a bull rider. When the judge orders them to remain married for 6 months, Ava has to move to Mav’s small town.
Maverick is gone a lot due to his competitions, but when he’s home he finds comfort with Ava. They watch movies and share their traumas. Maverick falls for his wife! Ava has to adjust a lot but comes to love her new job and town!
When Maverick’s dangerous job becomes an issue for Ava, he has to choose between her and bull riding. I definitely recommend this one for small town, spicy cowboy goodness! 🤠🐂
This was a great cowboy romance! It was Jasper Vale meets Flawless 🩷
Ava is celebrating her graduation from nursing school and heads to Vegas. After a wild night, she finds herself married to Maverick, a bull rider. When the judge orders them to remain married for 6 months, Ava has to move to Mav’s small town.
Maverick is gone a lot due to his competitions, but when he’s home he finds comfort with Ava. They watch movies and share their traumas. Maverick falls for his wife! Ava has to adjust a lot but comes to love her new job and town!
When Maverick’s dangerous job becomes an issue for Ava, he has to choose between her and bull riding. I definitely recommend this one for small town, spicy cowboy goodness! 🤠🐂
June 20, 2025
3.25⭐️ | 2.25🌶
this was good. not bad but also not the best either. It was sweet and I loved the relationship between all the friends. Thank you to luna literary management for the arc.
this was good. not bad but also not the best either. It was sweet and I loved the relationship between all the friends. Thank you to luna literary management for the arc.
August 30, 2026
Pretty dang cute!
One drunken night leads to an accidental marriage in Vegas where a professional bull rider and a soon to be nurse wake up in bed together left to piece together the pieces of the night before. From the very first chapter this book had me locked into the story. The judge refuses an annulment without a trial period to give this sham wedding an honest shot. Now the two must learn how to co-exist in a studio cabin in the middle of nowhere Wyoming.
To put it plainly, this story was short, sweet and to the point. For that reason my expectations were just so-so. That being said, I actually really enjoyed this book far more than I had thought I would. I’m liking this author’s style and can’t wait to see what else she has for me to read. The only reason I lowered the rating a little was because the third act breakup seemed dramatic on Ava’s side. Not that her feelings weren’t valid, just the way the scene was executed through her dialogue and how she responded. We all knew it was coming but when they finally have the talk it was abrupt and over the top with their very first conversation about it.
The audio was ok, I know duet is more expensive to produce but this is an audio that would have benefited from audio.
Thank you to the producer and author for an ALC of Spurred On. I am excited to jump into the rest of the series. 😍
One drunken night leads to an accidental marriage in Vegas where a professional bull rider and a soon to be nurse wake up in bed together left to piece together the pieces of the night before. From the very first chapter this book had me locked into the story. The judge refuses an annulment without a trial period to give this sham wedding an honest shot. Now the two must learn how to co-exist in a studio cabin in the middle of nowhere Wyoming.
To put it plainly, this story was short, sweet and to the point. For that reason my expectations were just so-so. That being said, I actually really enjoyed this book far more than I had thought I would. I’m liking this author’s style and can’t wait to see what else she has for me to read. The only reason I lowered the rating a little was because the third act breakup seemed dramatic on Ava’s side. Not that her feelings weren’t valid, just the way the scene was executed through her dialogue and how she responded. We all knew it was coming but when they finally have the talk it was abrupt and over the top with their very first conversation about it.
The audio was ok, I know duet is more expensive to produce but this is an audio that would have benefited from audio.
Thank you to the producer and author for an ALC of Spurred On. I am excited to jump into the rest of the series. 😍
September 23, 2025
The plot felt fairly predictable from the start and I found some parts repetitive and lacking depth. That said, the sense of connection among the characters was evident and the series itself has potential. It could have used more banter and stronger chemistry in my opinion. I also felt the epilogue would have worked better as the final chapter, leaving room for a futuristic epilogue that got more of Mav and Ava’s story. Curious to see where the series goes from here…
June 2, 2025
This was mostly cute. But idk. It wasn’t my favorite. I did enjoy many parts of this read. I loved that the FMC is a nurse. I loved the chemistry and the found family. The spice was great. I just found the rest of the book to be kinda meh. Which is shocking because I usually obsess over cowboy romances. It felt like it was missing something, but i can’t put my finger on what that is.
July 1, 2025
poorly written overall with one dimensional characters and an entirely predictable plot line
June 12, 2025
I knew the rich, oopsie husband in Elle Jordan’s Spurred would be a fun read when he thought Ava was housekeeping the next morning after their wild night that led to them accidentally getting married. Ava handled that very well.
The two characters couldn’t be more different at face value. Maverick is a bull rider and owns a ranch—he doesn't play things safe. Ava is a nurse whom friends call “grandma” for being so careful and safe. Their accidental marriage is a surprise to everyone, including Maverick’s manager. His manager worries about how Maverick’s image could impact his endorsements and wants to hide that he married a girl he only met in Vegas, which leads to Ava being stuck in Wyoming until their divorce.
What started out as a light and fun romance ended up making me a bit tearful. Maverick and Ava both had emotional baggage that they brought to their marriage, in addition to doing things backward—dating last and getting married first. Their priorities shifted, and the realization of their purpose did, too. I loved the family aspect of Spurred for Ava. Those scenes were quite special. There were some spice scenes, and they were good, but that was not the primary focus. It was more romantic and relationship-building. I enjoyed it!
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘗𝘙 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘥. 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺.
The two characters couldn’t be more different at face value. Maverick is a bull rider and owns a ranch—he doesn't play things safe. Ava is a nurse whom friends call “grandma” for being so careful and safe. Their accidental marriage is a surprise to everyone, including Maverick’s manager. His manager worries about how Maverick’s image could impact his endorsements and wants to hide that he married a girl he only met in Vegas, which leads to Ava being stuck in Wyoming until their divorce.
What started out as a light and fun romance ended up making me a bit tearful. Maverick and Ava both had emotional baggage that they brought to their marriage, in addition to doing things backward—dating last and getting married first. Their priorities shifted, and the realization of their purpose did, too. I loved the family aspect of Spurred for Ava. Those scenes were quite special. There were some spice scenes, and they were good, but that was not the primary focus. It was more romantic and relationship-building. I enjoyed it!
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘗𝘙 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘥. 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺.
August 30, 2026
This was absolutely adorable. I haven’t read many bull rider romances that I haven’t devoured and Ava and Maverick were sweet enough to make the list of easily binge-able. Their quickie Vegas wedding turned to love story was equal parts cozy and spicy and I enjoyed every second of the two of them finding their HEA with each other. Neither of them stopping to take the time to realize that they both deserve love and happiness, watching Ava and Mav stumble upon it so effortlessly with each other was so heartwarming. Don’t get me wrong, that man had a MOUTH on him, which I’m also not complaining about in the least, but them falling head over heels for each other was easily the best part. Very low stakes but honestly I think that’s why I enjoyed it, letting their relationship be the star. I will immediately be jumping into next books. This was my first read from this author but will most certainly not be the last. 4/5 stars!!
::What to Expect::
•Bull rider x nurse
•Vegas wedding/accidental marriage
•Forced proximity
•Small town
•Found family
•”My wife”
•Cinnamon roll MMC
::What to Expect::
•Bull rider x nurse
•Vegas wedding/accidental marriage
•Forced proximity
•Small town
•Found family
•”My wife”
•Cinnamon roll MMC
August 27, 2026
Thank you Tantor media and NetGalley for the audio ARC
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spurred On by Elle Jordan
This was a cute, emotional small-town romance with a fun setup! I enjoyed the accidental marriage situation and watching Maverick and the FMC navigate their unexpected relationship.
The dual narration was definitely a highlight for me. Both narrators did a great job bringing the characters to life and made the audiobook easy and enjoyable to listen to.
Overall, I liked the story and there were some really sweet and emotional moments, but it wasn’t quite a favorite for me. Still, if you enjoy small-town romance, cowboy/bull riding vibes, forced proximity, and an accidental marriage, this one may be worth checking out! 🤠💕
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spurred On by Elle Jordan
This was a cute, emotional small-town romance with a fun setup! I enjoyed the accidental marriage situation and watching Maverick and the FMC navigate their unexpected relationship.
The dual narration was definitely a highlight for me. Both narrators did a great job bringing the characters to life and made the audiobook easy and enjoyable to listen to.
Overall, I liked the story and there were some really sweet and emotional moments, but it wasn’t quite a favorite for me. Still, if you enjoy small-town romance, cowboy/bull riding vibes, forced proximity, and an accidental marriage, this one may be worth checking out! 🤠💕
June 15, 2025
Tropes-
Accidental Marriage turned forced marriage
Bull Rider
One night stand
Forced proximity
Found family
"My wife"
✨️ Thank you to Elle Jordan and Ember Literary for the ARC for my honest review!
This was such a fun and quick read. I quickly fell in love with the Mav and Ava, and even the side characters. I loved the tension that was built up and how their relationship grew as they were forced to live together. The found family and friendships were perfection. I can't wait to read more of these characters. If you love a fun cowboy romance, this is one you need to read! I definitely recommend it!
Accidental Marriage turned forced marriage
Bull Rider
One night stand
Forced proximity
Found family
"My wife"
✨️ Thank you to Elle Jordan and Ember Literary for the ARC for my honest review!
This was such a fun and quick read. I quickly fell in love with the Mav and Ava, and even the side characters. I loved the tension that was built up and how their relationship grew as they were forced to live together. The found family and friendships were perfection. I can't wait to read more of these characters. If you love a fun cowboy romance, this is one you need to read! I definitely recommend it!
May 9, 2025
Look out Elsie Silver, Elle Jordan just rode into town.
Everything about this book was absolutely amazing. I was in love with the characters from the start.
Ava is adorable with her grandma vibes, wanting to stay home & just keeping it chill while going to nursing school.
Mav is a country boy who doesn’t mind to get out, get his hands dirty, and do some hard work.
They are such a great contrast to each other and compliment each other in such a wonderful way.
Their story sucks you in right from the start, keeps the pages turning, and has you hoping for the best for these two.
I loved watching their relationship grow, and getting to know these characters.
Elle does such a beautiful job painting a picture and making you feel as if you were there. She writes her characters in such a wonderful way that really encompasses their emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
The spice was top notch and so well done.. phew 😮💨
I have never been so sad to flip to the acknowledgment page and have a story be over.
If you’re a fan of cowboy romance, you will absolutely devour this book.
I can’t wait to read the rest in this series.
Thank you so much, Elle, for the opportunity to read this as an ARC. These thoughts and opinions are that of my own.
Everything about this book was absolutely amazing. I was in love with the characters from the start.
Ava is adorable with her grandma vibes, wanting to stay home & just keeping it chill while going to nursing school.
Mav is a country boy who doesn’t mind to get out, get his hands dirty, and do some hard work.
They are such a great contrast to each other and compliment each other in such a wonderful way.
Their story sucks you in right from the start, keeps the pages turning, and has you hoping for the best for these two.
I loved watching their relationship grow, and getting to know these characters.
Elle does such a beautiful job painting a picture and making you feel as if you were there. She writes her characters in such a wonderful way that really encompasses their emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
The spice was top notch and so well done.. phew 😮💨
I have never been so sad to flip to the acknowledgment page and have a story be over.
If you’re a fan of cowboy romance, you will absolutely devour this book.
I can’t wait to read the rest in this series.
Thank you so much, Elle, for the opportunity to read this as an ARC. These thoughts and opinions are that of my own.
June 10, 2025
5⭐️
3🌶️
Huge thank you to Elle & the team at Ember Literary for sending me an ARC!
My first 5⭐️ read for June and what a read!!
My first cowboy romance and I am OBSESSED, I’ve been absolutely missing out! I took a couple days off from reading it because I didn’t want it to end!
I loved Maverick from the get go, what a dream of a man & Ava, the sassy, independent woman she is! They just work!
I love the found family trope & you get this TEN FOLD in this book! I cried, I laughed. I fell in love with the characters!
10/10 recommend🩷
3🌶️
Huge thank you to Elle & the team at Ember Literary for sending me an ARC!
My first 5⭐️ read for June and what a read!!
My first cowboy romance and I am OBSESSED, I’ve been absolutely missing out! I took a couple days off from reading it because I didn’t want it to end!
I loved Maverick from the get go, what a dream of a man & Ava, the sassy, independent woman she is! They just work!
I love the found family trope & you get this TEN FOLD in this book! I cried, I laughed. I fell in love with the characters!
10/10 recommend🩷
June 15, 2025
loved this, the characters were so fun. it felt a tad surface level, it left me wanting more but overall, definitely won't be my last elle jordan book!!!!
September 15, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
“Speak the word, baby, and I will get on my knees for you anytime you ask.”
This was such an easy and cute read! I did find the pacing of the book a bit too fast and the dialogue was awkward in some places but overall I enjoyed it.
It’s the perfect palate cleanser ✨
“Speak the word, baby, and I will get on my knees for you anytime you ask.”
This was such an easy and cute read! I did find the pacing of the book a bit too fast and the dialogue was awkward in some places but overall I enjoyed it.
It’s the perfect palate cleanser ✨
August 16, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ Nothing too special. Super cute and an easy read! It was about time for a cowboy romance it had been a while since I’d read one.
July 23, 2025
Accidental marriage between a bull rider cowboy and nurse, yes please! Maverick is a bull rider trying to compete with his dad's legacy and Ava is a new nurse grad that's always been on her own. One wild night in Vegas leads to a night they can't remember but wedding bands on their fingers. Ava wants it annulled right away but Maverick's schedule leads him away for weeks. By the time they see a judge, it's been almost two months, so she orders for them to remain married for six months to see what they really want. Ava moves to the ranch Maverick lives on with his family and tries to get used to her new life. Along the way, they become closer and feelings get real. Will Maverick be able to win the championship and be the husband he wants to be?
Did Not Finish
June 9, 2025Huge thanks to Elle Jordan and Luna Literary for the opportunity to receive a review copy of Spurred On!
Unfortunately this was a DNF at 33% for me. Things weren’t feeling hopeful from the get go when the book started with a preface that states:
“While keeping things 100% accurate has its place, this book will not be one of them. I have twisted some laws, some rules and some logic to make the story work.”
Yes, with all fiction, we must suspend our disbelief, so my immediate thought was ‘how much twisting did the author do if she needs to introduce her book this way?’ Overall, the quality of the writing was very poor and there was no development of a relationship between the characters. MMC Maverick is a self-obsessed jerk and we aren’t given any reason so believe otherwise, so when FMC Ava says of Maverick “…his heart and intentions are gold,” it feels wildly out of place. She has literally had one conversation with him at this point, so how can she really know him on that level? That’s a kind of logic twisting I’m not willing to stick around for.
Unfortunately this was a DNF at 33% for me. Things weren’t feeling hopeful from the get go when the book started with a preface that states:
“While keeping things 100% accurate has its place, this book will not be one of them. I have twisted some laws, some rules and some logic to make the story work.”
Yes, with all fiction, we must suspend our disbelief, so my immediate thought was ‘how much twisting did the author do if she needs to introduce her book this way?’ Overall, the quality of the writing was very poor and there was no development of a relationship between the characters. MMC Maverick is a self-obsessed jerk and we aren’t given any reason so believe otherwise, so when FMC Ava says of Maverick “…his heart and intentions are gold,” it feels wildly out of place. She has literally had one conversation with him at this point, so how can she really know him on that level? That’s a kind of logic twisting I’m not willing to stick around for.
June 19, 2025
DNF. I am just striking out with romance books lately. For starters this was pretty much pure smut. Which is fine if that’s what you’re looking for, but I was hoping for something more. It’s also a poor rendition of The Longest Ride meets What Happens in Vegas, especially with the whole it’s me or the rodeo ultimatum. Aside from physical attraction, for me the MMC and MFC’s relationship had zero depth. While the banter was fun for a minute, neither character really had much personality either. I think this book had potential but lacked an editors touch to help clean it up.
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