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Wells Ranch #4
At Whit's End
A single mom struggling to raise her rebellious son finds unexpected support in a kind-hearted cowboy in this spicy romance from the author of Seeing Red and Change of Hart.
She’s afraid she’s not enough. He’ll make damn sure she knows she is.
Single mom Whitney Hart is, quite simply, overwhelmed. She’s struggling to raise her ten-year-old son, Jonas. Her ex-boyfriend only seems to come around and help take care of his son when he’s single and hoping to get back together. With Jonas acting out more than ever, Whitney enlists the help of her sister Blair to keep an eye on Jonas over summer vacation.
Enter Colt, a fun-loving Wells Ranch cowboy who is tasked with giving Jonas work to do around Wells Ranch to keep him busy. In Colt, Jonas finds a mentor and male role model for the first time in his life. And in Jonas, Colt discovers a friendship that brings a new kind of joy into his life.
Colt and Whit slowly develop a friendship of their own through a shared concern for Jonas, and over the course of the summer, it begins to spark into something more. The attraction and chemistry between them are hard to ignore, but Whit's insecurities and hesitancy to trust men causes her to pull away.
As miscommunications give way to understanding, the two will discover that sometimes you have to first be broken before you can become whole, and that there’s no one way to create a family.
Don’t miss any of Bailey Hannah’s steamy Wells Ranch
ALIVE AND WELLS • SEEING RED • CHANGE OF HART • AT WHIT'S END
She’s afraid she’s not enough. He’ll make damn sure she knows she is.
Single mom Whitney Hart is, quite simply, overwhelmed. She’s struggling to raise her ten-year-old son, Jonas. Her ex-boyfriend only seems to come around and help take care of his son when he’s single and hoping to get back together. With Jonas acting out more than ever, Whitney enlists the help of her sister Blair to keep an eye on Jonas over summer vacation.
Enter Colt, a fun-loving Wells Ranch cowboy who is tasked with giving Jonas work to do around Wells Ranch to keep him busy. In Colt, Jonas finds a mentor and male role model for the first time in his life. And in Jonas, Colt discovers a friendship that brings a new kind of joy into his life.
Colt and Whit slowly develop a friendship of their own through a shared concern for Jonas, and over the course of the summer, it begins to spark into something more. The attraction and chemistry between them are hard to ignore, but Whit's insecurities and hesitancy to trust men causes her to pull away.
As miscommunications give way to understanding, the two will discover that sometimes you have to first be broken before you can become whole, and that there’s no one way to create a family.
Don’t miss any of Bailey Hannah’s steamy Wells Ranch
ALIVE AND WELLS • SEEING RED • CHANGE OF HART • AT WHIT'S END
410 pages, Paperback
First published December 2, 2025
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About the author
Bailey Hannah
11 books2,276 followersBailey Hannah is a Canadian romance author.
She loves to write strong heroines and rugged men who aren’t afraid to love their woman hard.
Born and raised in small town British Columbia, she loves to add rural Canadian flair (dirt roads, rodeos, ketchup chips, and a two-four) to her stories.
She lives with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and chickens. A chronic middle-of-the-night writer, during the day Bailey can be found camping, baking sourdough, or being her daughter’s chauffeur to horseback riding lessons.
She loves to write strong heroines and rugged men who aren’t afraid to love their woman hard.
Born and raised in small town British Columbia, she loves to add rural Canadian flair (dirt roads, rodeos, ketchup chips, and a two-four) to her stories.
She lives with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and chickens. A chronic middle-of-the-night writer, during the day Bailey can be found camping, baking sourdough, or being her daughter’s chauffeur to horseback riding lessons.
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November 25, 2025
Sometimes I read a romance book where at the end I’m like “god I wish I wrote this” and this is that book. Bailey Hannah I see you.
The audiobook is a religious experience.
The audiobook is a religious experience.
September 26, 2025
JONAS IS LITERALLY MY 11 YEAR OLD CHILD. I was in my freaking feels during this. I love Whit 🥹
I love Bailey Hannah's writing. She does a really good job at descriptions and painting the picture. I can envision everything so clearly!
Colt is a dang REAL ONE. Phew, he just knew all the right things to say. A single parent always gets me and this one was just so emotional because of everything Whit went through. Her laundry room cry sessions 😭😭
I loved the connection between Colt and Jonas. I felt like it was such a unique connection!
I loved all the hilarious shirts Colt wore and also.. every time Colt said mama 🤭
"You don't make her cry like he does" OMG I WAS DONE
4.5 ⭐️
I love Bailey Hannah's writing. She does a really good job at descriptions and painting the picture. I can envision everything so clearly!
Colt is a dang REAL ONE. Phew, he just knew all the right things to say. A single parent always gets me and this one was just so emotional because of everything Whit went through. Her laundry room cry sessions 😭😭
I loved the connection between Colt and Jonas. I felt like it was such a unique connection!
I loved all the hilarious shirts Colt wore and also.. every time Colt said mama 🤭
"You don't make her cry like he does" OMG I WAS DONE
4.5 ⭐️
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December 14, 2025mind you i’m already having a bad day and the book starts with a bratty kid calling his mom “bitch”, doormat heroine taking her dead beat baby daddy into bed when he comes unannounced at 1am (10 years on and off situationship is insane if you ask me) so yeah i don’t have time or patience for this lol
(and this is just chapter 1)
(and this is just chapter 1)
November 26, 2025
From the very first chapter, At Whit’s End completely pulled me in and refused to let go. Bailey Hannah has this beautiful way of writing that makes every emotion feel raw and real. You’re not just reading about these characters, you’re feeling their heartbreak, their hope, and all the messy love in between. (the frustration and hurt i was feelings a few pages in was… insane. 😔😭😭)
Whit Hart is doing everything she can to hold her world together as a single mom, but the harder she tries, the more things seem to fall apart… especially with her son, Jonas. My heart physically ached for her, watching her try so desperately to connect and to be enough. It was truly so heartbreaking. 😭😭😭 The way single parenting was portrayed is so messy but so realistic and I think that’s what drew me in so fast.
And then comes Colt. Oh. my. heart. He is exactly the kind of man you want to see walk into a story like this—steady, patient, and so deeply kind. I adored how his role wasn’t rushed or forced. Before anything romantic ever sparks, he focuses on Jonas, becoming a true mentor and friend. It’s rare in romance to see that kind of intentional respect, how Colt chooses to show up for both of them without expecting anything in return.
And I’m sorry but when this man refers to Whit as “Mama”? 😩😩 I swear I melted. It’s such a small thing, but it’s loaded with tenderness, love, and a sense of belonging that Whit has been missing for so long. You can feel the moment her walls start to crack—and the slow, quiet way she begins to believe she deserves more. 🥹🥹🥹
This book isn’t just about a romance. It’s about healing and rebuilding. It’s about what happens when two broken people—and one lost little boy 🥺—find their way back to themselves through love. And yes, there’s spice (and it’s deliciously well done), but the emotional intimacy is what really makes this story shine.
By the end, I was completely in love with this family. Watching Whit, Colt, and Jonas grow stronger together was so satisfying and heartwarming. This is one of those books that reminds you that family doesn’t always look traditional, and that sometimes, the right person doesn’t just love you… they help you put your heart back together. ❤️🩹❤️🩹🤍
If you love heartfelt, emotional small-town romances with strong family themes, a genuinely good cowboy hero, and just the right amount of heat, you need this one on your list. 🫶🏼🫶🏼
-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-favorite quotes-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-
“I want Whit Hart. In an all-consuming, heart-wrenching way, I want her.”
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“But how can I begin to explain the way looking at her is like taking the deepest breath of mountain air with the warmth of the sun on my face?”
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“Figured if I play my cards right, maybe one day I'll get to wake up with you every day."
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things to know about the book ↓
🐶 single mom
🎮 he falls first (and HARD)
🐶 friends→lovers
🎮 found family
🐶 dual POV
A huge thank you to Netgalley, Ballantine, and Bailey Hannah for allowing me to read this arc. These are all my honest opinions in this review.
Whit Hart is doing everything she can to hold her world together as a single mom, but the harder she tries, the more things seem to fall apart… especially with her son, Jonas. My heart physically ached for her, watching her try so desperately to connect and to be enough. It was truly so heartbreaking. 😭😭😭 The way single parenting was portrayed is so messy but so realistic and I think that’s what drew me in so fast.
And then comes Colt. Oh. my. heart. He is exactly the kind of man you want to see walk into a story like this—steady, patient, and so deeply kind. I adored how his role wasn’t rushed or forced. Before anything romantic ever sparks, he focuses on Jonas, becoming a true mentor and friend. It’s rare in romance to see that kind of intentional respect, how Colt chooses to show up for both of them without expecting anything in return.
And I’m sorry but when this man refers to Whit as “Mama”? 😩😩 I swear I melted. It’s such a small thing, but it’s loaded with tenderness, love, and a sense of belonging that Whit has been missing for so long. You can feel the moment her walls start to crack—and the slow, quiet way she begins to believe she deserves more. 🥹🥹🥹
This book isn’t just about a romance. It’s about healing and rebuilding. It’s about what happens when two broken people—and one lost little boy 🥺—find their way back to themselves through love. And yes, there’s spice (and it’s deliciously well done), but the emotional intimacy is what really makes this story shine.
By the end, I was completely in love with this family. Watching Whit, Colt, and Jonas grow stronger together was so satisfying and heartwarming. This is one of those books that reminds you that family doesn’t always look traditional, and that sometimes, the right person doesn’t just love you… they help you put your heart back together. ❤️🩹❤️🩹🤍
If you love heartfelt, emotional small-town romances with strong family themes, a genuinely good cowboy hero, and just the right amount of heat, you need this one on your list. 🫶🏼🫶🏼
-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-favorite quotes-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-
“I want Whit Hart. In an all-consuming, heart-wrenching way, I want her.”
⸻
“But how can I begin to explain the way looking at her is like taking the deepest breath of mountain air with the warmth of the sun on my face?”
⸻
“Figured if I play my cards right, maybe one day I'll get to wake up with you every day."
-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-♡-
things to know about the book ↓
🐶 single mom
🎮 he falls first (and HARD)
🐶 friends→lovers
🎮 found family
🐶 dual POV
A huge thank you to Netgalley, Ballantine, and Bailey Hannah for allowing me to read this arc. These are all my honest opinions in this review.
January 10, 2026
“You’ll be enough—the perfect amount—for the right person.”
“For your person. They won’t think of you as broken or whatever bullshit you’re telling yourself, just like I don’t think those things are true. Nobody who knows and loves you would think that way.”
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I need some small town magic
“For your person. They won’t think of you as broken or whatever bullshit you’re telling yourself, just like I don’t think those things are true. Nobody who knows and loves you would think that way.”
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I need some small town magic
September 8, 2025
Bailey freaking does it again (like I ever doubted she’d deliver another five-star read)
This series holds such a special place in my heart. Every time I get to go back to Wells Ranch, I get giddy, emotional, overwhelmed, and so damn excited. It’s the best feeling to be back here.
What I love is that every couple, every story, feels completely unique yet Bailey’s magic never changes. Her writing is so effortless and flawless, and somehow her characters always feel fresh. And I love how everybody intertwines and I get to check back in with my favorites throughout each book. I love watching them interact, it really is like one big found family.
Let me tell you guyssss Colt is a lover boyyyy. This man is a simp in every form of the word not even the type of MMC I usually fall for and yet, oh my God, I could not stop myself from handing my heart straight to him. He’s goofy, fun, easy-going, and has the biggest damn heart. He was exactly the man Whit needed. The acts of service were on fucking point.
And Whit with the black nails, the taste in music, the vibe she a full on baddie. I connected with her on such a deeper level, especially that feeling of being too much and not enough all at once. I wanted to reach right through the pages and give her the biggest hug.
Then you throw in her ten-year-old son, and suddenly the story hits even harder. The way Colt stepped in, took him under his wing, and became a role model? My heart couldn’t handle it. This book honestly felt like watching the sunrise 🌅 🥹
The emotions were raw, the tears were flowing (as always) and the spice had me fanning myself off ( okayyyy Whit calling the shots, tying up her man and calling him a good boy 🧎🏼♀️🤭) there is always a perfect balance.
And as always, Bailey wrapped it all up in a story that was just perfection.
You can’t see me, but trust me I am giving Bailey a full-on standing ovation. She has knocked every single book in this series out of the park, and I cannot wait to see how she closes out one of my all-time favorites. I’ll never stop recommending this series because it’s the total freaking package.
This series holds such a special place in my heart. Every time I get to go back to Wells Ranch, I get giddy, emotional, overwhelmed, and so damn excited. It’s the best feeling to be back here.
What I love is that every couple, every story, feels completely unique yet Bailey’s magic never changes. Her writing is so effortless and flawless, and somehow her characters always feel fresh. And I love how everybody intertwines and I get to check back in with my favorites throughout each book. I love watching them interact, it really is like one big found family.
Let me tell you guyssss Colt is a lover boyyyy. This man is a simp in every form of the word not even the type of MMC I usually fall for and yet, oh my God, I could not stop myself from handing my heart straight to him. He’s goofy, fun, easy-going, and has the biggest damn heart. He was exactly the man Whit needed. The acts of service were on fucking point.
And Whit with the black nails, the taste in music, the vibe she a full on baddie. I connected with her on such a deeper level, especially that feeling of being too much and not enough all at once. I wanted to reach right through the pages and give her the biggest hug.
Then you throw in her ten-year-old son, and suddenly the story hits even harder. The way Colt stepped in, took him under his wing, and became a role model? My heart couldn’t handle it. This book honestly felt like watching the sunrise 🌅 🥹
The emotions were raw, the tears were flowing (as always) and the spice had me fanning myself off ( okayyyy Whit calling the shots, tying up her man and calling him a good boy 🧎🏼♀️🤭) there is always a perfect balance.
And as always, Bailey wrapped it all up in a story that was just perfection.
You can’t see me, but trust me I am giving Bailey a full-on standing ovation. She has knocked every single book in this series out of the park, and I cannot wait to see how she closes out one of my all-time favorites. I’ll never stop recommending this series because it’s the total freaking package.
December 5, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Star Review
Bailey Hannah can ride a damn cowboy romance like no other. At Whit’s End hooked me from the first chapter and never let go. There’s just something about the way she writes a single mom finding her footing again and a cowboy who is so steady, so patient, and so ready to show up for both her and her son that hits in all the right places.
The found family aspect in this book is everything. Watching these characters slowly build trust, connection, and a real sense of home made my heart melt from beginning to end.
The chemistry is perfect. The tenderness is even better. And the spice will have you absolutely fanning yourself. Bailey balances small town charm, heartfelt moments, and heat so well you’ll be swooning one second and clutching your heart the next.
If you love single parent romances, cowboys who are down bad and devoted, found family goodness, and stories that feel like comfort with a kick, this book absolutely deserves a spot on your TBR. Bailey Hannah did not miss with this one. 🤠💛
Bailey Hannah can ride a damn cowboy romance like no other. At Whit’s End hooked me from the first chapter and never let go. There’s just something about the way she writes a single mom finding her footing again and a cowboy who is so steady, so patient, and so ready to show up for both her and her son that hits in all the right places.
The found family aspect in this book is everything. Watching these characters slowly build trust, connection, and a real sense of home made my heart melt from beginning to end.
The chemistry is perfect. The tenderness is even better. And the spice will have you absolutely fanning yourself. Bailey balances small town charm, heartfelt moments, and heat so well you’ll be swooning one second and clutching your heart the next.
If you love single parent romances, cowboys who are down bad and devoted, found family goodness, and stories that feel like comfort with a kick, this book absolutely deserves a spot on your TBR. Bailey Hannah did not miss with this one. 🤠💛
December 9, 2025
This might just be Bailey Hannah’s best book yet!
Colt is the world’s greenest flag of a man and might just be my new favorite book boyfriend!
This one is a lighter read and it felt like a sweet reward for putting in the emotional labor required of books 1-3. I LOVED Whit, and she deserved to have a happily ever after with minimal trauma. There are still some heavier topics and as usual, they’re handled with care, but this time around I only teared up a bit, instead of uncontrollably sobbing.
I devoured this book in (nearly) a single sitting!
What’s to love…
- Can I just say everything and call it done?
- single mom + the sweetest green flag MMC (who’s kind of the nanny?)
- emotional but not as much as her last books
- “hey mama” 🫠
- “good boy” 🥵
- FMC that thinks she’s too much and not enough and an MMC who thinks she’s perfect
- mustached MMC who wears silly cut off shirts, is a little goofy, and has a heart of gold
- MMC with dyslexia
What might not work for some…
- honestly I think this is Bailey Hannah’s best work yet and I’m not sure I have anything negative to note!
🌶️- about 8 scenes and I know that sounds like a lot but it really didn’t feel like that much! Door is WIDE open.
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Thank you Dell for the gifted book. All opinions are my own.
Colt is the world’s greenest flag of a man and might just be my new favorite book boyfriend!
This one is a lighter read and it felt like a sweet reward for putting in the emotional labor required of books 1-3. I LOVED Whit, and she deserved to have a happily ever after with minimal trauma. There are still some heavier topics and as usual, they’re handled with care, but this time around I only teared up a bit, instead of uncontrollably sobbing.
I devoured this book in (nearly) a single sitting!
What’s to love…
- Can I just say everything and call it done?
- single mom + the sweetest green flag MMC (who’s kind of the nanny?)
- emotional but not as much as her last books
- “hey mama” 🫠
- “good boy” 🥵
- FMC that thinks she’s too much and not enough and an MMC who thinks she’s perfect
- mustached MMC who wears silly cut off shirts, is a little goofy, and has a heart of gold
- MMC with dyslexia
What might not work for some…
- honestly I think this is Bailey Hannah’s best work yet and I’m not sure I have anything negative to note!
🌶️- about 8 scenes and I know that sounds like a lot but it really didn’t feel like that much! Door is WIDE open.
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Thank you Dell for the gifted book. All opinions are my own.
December 4, 2025
Knowing the 4th book was going to be about Whit, I was super excited. Especially when I loved her sister's. And let me just say, I obnoxiously loved this book. The pace felt realistic, nothing felt too rushed.
Whit and Jonas’s relationship dynamic was so raw and real. I think Bailey Hannah did a fantastic job showcasing a single mom navigating a preteen, along with an unmotivated biological father. But also showing the internal struggles of just being a mom.
I definitely liked the awareness of relationships involving a partner having a child. Colt overall was a well-rounded individual. He knows how to soften Whit and Jonas sharp edges.
The rating for this book was a no-brainer, 5 ⭐.
• Single mom x Cowboy
• Slow burn
• Praise ( Good boy )
• Small Town
~ Please check trigger warnings ⚠️~
I want to thank Netgalley, Ballantine | Dell, and Bailey Hannah for the eARC. In exchange for my honesty. All options expressed in this review are my own.
Whit and Jonas’s relationship dynamic was so raw and real. I think Bailey Hannah did a fantastic job showcasing a single mom navigating a preteen, along with an unmotivated biological father. But also showing the internal struggles of just being a mom.
I definitely liked the awareness of relationships involving a partner having a child. Colt overall was a well-rounded individual. He knows how to soften Whit and Jonas sharp edges.
The rating for this book was a no-brainer, 5 ⭐.
• Single mom x Cowboy
• Slow burn
• Praise ( Good boy )
• Small Town
~ Please check trigger warnings ⚠️~
I want to thank Netgalley, Ballantine | Dell, and Bailey Hannah for the eARC. In exchange for my honesty. All options expressed in this review are my own.
October 19, 2025
3⭐️
This is one of those times where I seriously think I read a different book than everyone else because I did not think this was good, but all of the reviews are glowing. ALAS! What started off with so much promise- a single mother meets a bachelor cowboy- just landed flat.
Whit is the 30 year-old single mother to Jonas, a ten year-old boy. Her baby-daddy is basically a dead beat who only stops by when he's looking for a booty call, which for some real Whit allowed? Jonas has been acting out at school and Whit needs to keep him busy during the summer so he stays out of trouble, so he gets to spend his days at Wells Ranch. Enter Colt! Colt starts to bond with Jonas and catches feelings for Whit along the way.
These two had absolutely no chemistry. Seriously I was shocked they even claimed they had feelings for each other. Whit was a stressed out and busy single mother and Colt was a man-child who shared every aspect of his life with his mommy. The only things these two ever did was hang out with Jonas or hook up. And honestly I skimmed through their steamy scenes, they were just didn't work for me.
I also thought the relationship Colt had with Jonas would be different. I guess I thought he would be more of a parental figure to him? Like teach him things that his absent father hadn't- how to be a man and shit. And sure, they went fishing. But it was never deeper than Colt just being a buddy to joke around with.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is one of those times where I seriously think I read a different book than everyone else because I did not think this was good, but all of the reviews are glowing. ALAS! What started off with so much promise- a single mother meets a bachelor cowboy- just landed flat.
Whit is the 30 year-old single mother to Jonas, a ten year-old boy. Her baby-daddy is basically a dead beat who only stops by when he's looking for a booty call, which for some real Whit allowed? Jonas has been acting out at school and Whit needs to keep him busy during the summer so he stays out of trouble, so he gets to spend his days at Wells Ranch. Enter Colt! Colt starts to bond with Jonas and catches feelings for Whit along the way.
These two had absolutely no chemistry. Seriously I was shocked they even claimed they had feelings for each other. Whit was a stressed out and busy single mother and Colt was a man-child who shared every aspect of his life with his mommy. The only things these two ever did was hang out with Jonas or hook up. And honestly I skimmed through their steamy scenes, they were just didn't work for me.
I also thought the relationship Colt had with Jonas would be different. I guess I thought he would be more of a parental figure to him? Like teach him things that his absent father hadn't- how to be a man and shit. And sure, they went fishing. But it was never deeper than Colt just being a buddy to joke around with.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 11, 2025
cute single mom book
safety’s pretty good prob the only safe one in the series
mmcs been celibate for a while, hasn’t slept with many women and no mentions of any serious relationships
safety’s pretty good prob the only safe one in the series
mmcs been celibate for a while, hasn’t slept with many women and no mentions of any serious relationships
November 25, 2025
Big thanks to Random House Publishing and NetGalley for a copy of At Whit's End for review purposes.
This wasn't my favorite of the series but, it was still good! Colt is every single green, goofy flag you could possibly want in your life even though he's a little corny. It's really charming in his case. Colt and Betty have so much in common! He totally has cattle dog energy. 😂
Whit has been used and abused by her shit head baby daddy for far too long. She has a hard time accepting that she deserves Colt. No matter how she feels, that man LOVES her indefinitely. 😍 I was absoutley living for the moment Whit told Alex to shove it! I was also here for the light femdom and ultimate male yearning.
In true Bailey Hannna fashion there were tears rolling down my face at least three times while reading. Can't wait to have the last Wells Ranch book in my hands!
This wasn't my favorite of the series but, it was still good! Colt is every single green, goofy flag you could possibly want in your life even though he's a little corny. It's really charming in his case. Colt and Betty have so much in common! He totally has cattle dog energy. 😂
Whit has been used and abused by her shit head baby daddy for far too long. She has a hard time accepting that she deserves Colt. No matter how she feels, that man LOVES her indefinitely. 😍 I was absoutley living for the moment Whit told Alex to shove it! I was also here for the light femdom and ultimate male yearning.
In true Bailey Hannna fashion there were tears rolling down my face at least three times while reading. Can't wait to have the last Wells Ranch book in my hands!
August 17, 2025
This is such a good series! Bailey Hannah has something special with these characters. This whole series has been win after win.
Whit is struggling as a full-time working single mom to 10-year-old Jonas while dealing with a deadbeat baby daddy, a sick parent, and her son’s behavioral issues. Colt, a ranch hand at Wells Ranch, takes Jonas under his wing, understanding school issues and what it means to grow up with an absentee parent. Whit and Colt’s slow burn but fun romance does not disappoint.
There are so many topics in this book that are done right. I really appreciated Whit’s never-ending mission to be the best mom, always taking care to do what was best for her son even when it wasn’t best for her. Colt never overstepped her boundaries or tried to be anything other than supportive.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dell for the advanced copy!
Whit is struggling as a full-time working single mom to 10-year-old Jonas while dealing with a deadbeat baby daddy, a sick parent, and her son’s behavioral issues. Colt, a ranch hand at Wells Ranch, takes Jonas under his wing, understanding school issues and what it means to grow up with an absentee parent. Whit and Colt’s slow burn but fun romance does not disappoint.
There are so many topics in this book that are done right. I really appreciated Whit’s never-ending mission to be the best mom, always taking care to do what was best for her son even when it wasn’t best for her. Colt never overstepped her boundaries or tried to be anything other than supportive.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dell for the advanced copy!
October 27, 2025
Another masterpiece from Bailey. She always writes such a good cowboy romance, and Colt and Whit’s story was no exception.
Colt was such a sweet MMC, and I loved how strong and resilient Whit was. Bailey captured the struggles of her single mom life beautifully with all the raw emotion.
As always, the banter was top tier and had me cracking up. The side characters are lovable and characters from previous books popped in for a few chapters which is always fun. Super curious to see whose story is next in this series!
Thank you to Bailey Hannah, NetGalley, and Ballantine for this E-ARC. All opinions are my own.
Read if you like:
💚 Single Mom
💚 Small Town
💚 Friends to Lovers
💚 Cowboy MMC
💚 Banter
💚 Dyslexia Rep (MMC)
💚 He Falls First
💚 Golden Retriever MMC
💚 💦👖
💚 Dual POV
Colt was such a sweet MMC, and I loved how strong and resilient Whit was. Bailey captured the struggles of her single mom life beautifully with all the raw emotion.
As always, the banter was top tier and had me cracking up. The side characters are lovable and characters from previous books popped in for a few chapters which is always fun. Super curious to see whose story is next in this series!
Thank you to Bailey Hannah, NetGalley, and Ballantine for this E-ARC. All opinions are my own.
Read if you like:
💚 Single Mom
💚 Small Town
💚 Friends to Lovers
💚 Cowboy MMC
💚 Banter
💚 Dyslexia Rep (MMC)
💚 He Falls First
💚 Golden Retriever MMC
💚 💦👖
💚 Dual POV
February 4, 2026
ugh, I love it.
December 3, 2025
Thank you PRH Audio for the gifted audio #prhaudiopartner
At Whit’s End is book 4 in the Wells Ranch series. It follows Whit, a tired single mom raising her 10 year old son Jonas. Jonas isn’t making it easy for her—he’s acting out in school and is on the verge of expulsion. Whit isn’t looking for anything… and then enter Colt with his “I Support Single Moms” shirt 🤭
Colt. Campbell. The man that you are!!! 👏🏻
He swoops in and unknowingly heals Whit’s tired, broken heart. He takes Jonas under his wing and teaches him how to appreciate life. He had me hootin and hollering at all of his punny tshirts. And this man is so down bad he literally said, “Whit can put me on a leash and ask me to beg. Bark f*cking bark.” And he calls her Mama! What more could you want?!
🎧 The dual narration by Stella Hunter and Teddy Hamilton was top tier. I always do a little happy dance when I see these two listed as narrators because I know it’s going to be a great time!
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
🤠 Cowboy Romance
💚 Single Mom
🤠 He Falls First & Hard
💚 Friends to Lovers
At Whit’s End is book 4 in the Wells Ranch series. It follows Whit, a tired single mom raising her 10 year old son Jonas. Jonas isn’t making it easy for her—he’s acting out in school and is on the verge of expulsion. Whit isn’t looking for anything… and then enter Colt with his “I Support Single Moms” shirt 🤭
Colt. Campbell. The man that you are!!! 👏🏻
He swoops in and unknowingly heals Whit’s tired, broken heart. He takes Jonas under his wing and teaches him how to appreciate life. He had me hootin and hollering at all of his punny tshirts. And this man is so down bad he literally said, “Whit can put me on a leash and ask me to beg. Bark f*cking bark.” And he calls her Mama! What more could you want?!
🎧 The dual narration by Stella Hunter and Teddy Hamilton was top tier. I always do a little happy dance when I see these two listed as narrators because I know it’s going to be a great time!
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
🤠 Cowboy Romance
💚 Single Mom
🤠 He Falls First & Hard
💚 Friends to Lovers
December 2, 2025
I feel like Bailey Hannah’s writing just gets better and better. And I loved the first book.
Colt, tho, is my favorite MMC of hers, maybe my favorite cowboy ever.
And I love a grumpy man, so to say this complete absolute most golden retriever man beats those out is saying something.
“Bark f*cking bark”
Whit, was a solid FMC, single mom with her own personal struggles I don’t want to spoil.
Jonas, I love when the kid actually plays a solid part of the book. I loved his and Colts relationship.
Whit struggles with Jonas throughout this, and it really delves into her struggles as a single mom with an almost teen son.
Netgalley arc review ✨
Colt, tho, is my favorite MMC of hers, maybe my favorite cowboy ever.
And I love a grumpy man, so to say this complete absolute most golden retriever man beats those out is saying something.
“Bark f*cking bark”
Whit, was a solid FMC, single mom with her own personal struggles I don’t want to spoil.
Jonas, I love when the kid actually plays a solid part of the book. I loved his and Colts relationship.
Whit struggles with Jonas throughout this, and it really delves into her struggles as a single mom with an almost teen son.
Netgalley arc review ✨
January 19, 2026
I am not generally a cowboy romance lover, but every once in a while, they really work for me. Mostly, this one did. I liked that Whitney was a single mother with a son who was a handful and a co-parent who was really more of a sperm donor than a dad. That made this a reader book match for me for sure. It was hard not to love Colt. A manly man who loves his dog and his mother, and later his girlfriend and her son, with everything in him. There were some things I didn't love about the story (and the fact that he called her Mamma in a suggestive way was creepy to me, given that he cops to being a mama's boy and they are constantly around her actual child), but I enjoyed the listen overall. As always, Teddy Hamilton is a great narrator, even though he sounds nothing like a Western Canadian ranch hand. Side note, does Teddy work 20-hour days? I don't think there is a narrator who works more. When I checked Audible, he had over 1000 titles, and he is a pretty young guy. Stella Hunter was also a pleasant reader. Fun overall, and I am likely to read more from this author, who was new to me. A 3.5.
December 29, 2025
4.75 stars!!!!
BIG FAN OF COLT 🙂↕️🙂↕️
i have loved every single wells ranch book & after finishing this book, i am convinced bailey hannah is not getting the hype she deserves!!! like?? this was a HOT cowboy romance that was full of laughter and emotion and it was written so well. more people need to read this series !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i truly adore colt so so much !! he's goofy and fun but also knows when to be serious and is the biggest supporter. he takes care of his people, noticing the little details. you can RELY on this man. and his relationship not only with whit but with jonas???? god it's too sweet!!
whit is such a strong single mama & i love her so much. her and colt together are everything!! even the strong ones need someone to hold them up 🥹
AGAIN: don't sleep on bailey hannah. read the wells ranch series!!!! it's hot, romantic & funny!!!!!
very excited for the next wells ranch book 👀
thank you so much dell romance for the arc! this is my honest review.
BIG FAN OF COLT 🙂↕️🙂↕️
i have loved every single wells ranch book & after finishing this book, i am convinced bailey hannah is not getting the hype she deserves!!! like?? this was a HOT cowboy romance that was full of laughter and emotion and it was written so well. more people need to read this series !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i truly adore colt so so much !! he's goofy and fun but also knows when to be serious and is the biggest supporter. he takes care of his people, noticing the little details. you can RELY on this man. and his relationship not only with whit but with jonas???? god it's too sweet!!
whit is such a strong single mama & i love her so much. her and colt together are everything!! even the strong ones need someone to hold them up 🥹
AGAIN: don't sleep on bailey hannah. read the wells ranch series!!!! it's hot, romantic & funny!!!!!
very excited for the next wells ranch book 👀
thank you so much dell romance for the arc! this is my honest review.
December 1, 2025
WHIT & COLT.... STOP IT. I ADORED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. OK so no one will beat Cass + Red for me from this series.. but I dare say, these two honey's definitely gave them a run for their money!!!
COLT.. OH MY GODDDDDD. No words for this beautiful, sweet angel baby. Walking green flag, honestly. He just was always one step ahead, always knew the right things to say and was just so hands down GENUINE. Like there was no pussy footing around; he was a man who knew what he wanted and boy, did he go after it. His connection with Jonas was so wholesome, too. I really loved this aspect of the story and the positive effects their relationship had was really nice. Colt really stepped up to be the man and father figure that Jonas was desperately craving.
I thought that Bailey wrote Whit's character so well. She had the Mum bits absolutely spot on and really highlighted the struggles of working, single Mum life to a pre-teen! I adored her character growth, and watching her allow Colt into her life to be with her and Jonas.. ugh. It was so good.
Colt and Whit had UNDENIABLE chemistry and I loved their strangers to friends to lovers story. They built that friendship FIRST, Jonas was always at the forefront of Whit's mind. I'm so happy she let him in cos damn, they were so hot and so amazing for each other. They complimented each other perfectly. I loved their text threads, Colt's shirts, the found family. Immaculate vibes, honestly.
I'm so thankful to have read this arc! Thank you to Bailey, Orion and Netgalley!
COLT.. OH MY GODDDDDD. No words for this beautiful, sweet angel baby. Walking green flag, honestly. He just was always one step ahead, always knew the right things to say and was just so hands down GENUINE. Like there was no pussy footing around; he was a man who knew what he wanted and boy, did he go after it. His connection with Jonas was so wholesome, too. I really loved this aspect of the story and the positive effects their relationship had was really nice. Colt really stepped up to be the man and father figure that Jonas was desperately craving.
I thought that Bailey wrote Whit's character so well. She had the Mum bits absolutely spot on and really highlighted the struggles of working, single Mum life to a pre-teen! I adored her character growth, and watching her allow Colt into her life to be with her and Jonas.. ugh. It was so good.
Colt and Whit had UNDENIABLE chemistry and I loved their strangers to friends to lovers story. They built that friendship FIRST, Jonas was always at the forefront of Whit's mind. I'm so happy she let him in cos damn, they were so hot and so amazing for each other. They complimented each other perfectly. I loved their text threads, Colt's shirts, the found family. Immaculate vibes, honestly.
I'm so thankful to have read this arc! Thank you to Bailey, Orion and Netgalley!
October 14, 2025
Bailey Hannah does it again with another angsty, heartfelt, and deliciously messy friends-to-lovers romance in this continuation of the Well’s Ranch series!
This book was such a ride, in the best way possible. Not only do we get the slow-burn, true friends-to-lovers journey between Whit and Colt, but we also see Colt step into a beautiful, genuine role with her son, Jonas. Their moments together were heartwarming, full of tough love, patience, and guidance that hit me right in the feels.
Whit and Colt were a total dream team. Their chemistry, banter, and deep emotional connection had me giddy like crazy. They’re real, relatable, and impossible not to root for.
If you haven’t started this series yet, this is your sign. Well’s Ranch is an absolute must-read!
Woof.
This book was such a ride, in the best way possible. Not only do we get the slow-burn, true friends-to-lovers journey between Whit and Colt, but we also see Colt step into a beautiful, genuine role with her son, Jonas. Their moments together were heartwarming, full of tough love, patience, and guidance that hit me right in the feels.
Whit and Colt were a total dream team. Their chemistry, banter, and deep emotional connection had me giddy like crazy. They’re real, relatable, and impossible not to root for.
If you haven’t started this series yet, this is your sign. Well’s Ranch is an absolute must-read!
Woof.
December 26, 2025
Another amazing masterpiece by Bailey Hannah. I love her writing so much and I will always read anything written by her. Her writing is so flawless and effortless. She knows how to pull me in and fall in love with all of these characters. This whole series has my heart and I will never get over them. It holds such a special place in my heart. I swear I am always so giddy when I am back in Wells Ranch.
BUT COLT. omg I am in love. He is such a lover boy. The way he was there for Jonas when he needed someone. Colt was such an amazing father figure to Jonas while his dad keeps disappointing him day after day. My heart was so full when he looked after him. Their relationship is my favorite. Colt is just a walking green flag if you ask me.
Whit. I love Whit so much. She is such a strong woman and her story was beautiful and I think Bailey touched on the hard topics beautifully. This story is everything and deserves all of the hype. I love them with my entire heart.
Thank you so much Bailey Hannah & Netgalley for this eARC!
What to Expect:
💚Found Family
🤠Cowboy Nanny
💚Single Mom
🤠Golden Retriever MMC
💚Friends to Lovers
BUT COLT. omg I am in love. He is such a lover boy. The way he was there for Jonas when he needed someone. Colt was such an amazing father figure to Jonas while his dad keeps disappointing him day after day. My heart was so full when he looked after him. Their relationship is my favorite. Colt is just a walking green flag if you ask me.
Whit. I love Whit so much. She is such a strong woman and her story was beautiful and I think Bailey touched on the hard topics beautifully. This story is everything and deserves all of the hype. I love them with my entire heart.
Thank you so much Bailey Hannah & Netgalley for this eARC!
What to Expect:
💚Found Family
🤠Cowboy Nanny
💚Single Mom
🤠Golden Retriever MMC
💚Friends to Lovers
February 21, 2026
2026 reread: GODDDDDDDD colt campbell the man that you are!!! you SWEET HOT DORK MAN I LOVE YOU AND WHIT HART U ARE EVERYTHING TO ME
2025 arc read:
Thank you to Dell & NetGalley for the ARC!!
It's no secret that I am a huge fan of the Wells Ranch series, and this book only furthered my love for it!!! At Whit's End follows Whit & Colt. Whit is a single mom, struggling to raise her rebellious son, Jonas, all while balancing her work & the downsides of a small town. Colt is a ranch hand with a heart of gold, who finds himself as Whit's helping hand when it comes to her son. As slightly inappropriate graphic tees turn into pizza & gaming nights, we get to witness a budding friendship turn into a beautiful love story!
To say I loved Whit & Colt's characters would be an understatement. I absolutely adored them from the depths of my soul and wish I had about 900 more pages of them!!
Whit is a wonderfully written female lead with so much depth & beauty. She's dedicated, witty, protective, kind, and vulnerable. Her struggles with her son, Jonas, and trying to navigate their rocky relationship while also trying to be the best mother she can, was so well done. I absolutely adored her, I loved getting to see her be happy & free from all the weight of her past. She's so, so lovely!!! Colt is the most charming, big-hearted, kind man alive. His sweet, comforting, and witty personality is everything. I loved getting to know him, see him grow in his own way, and seeing him find a love he didn't expect!!!
Whit & Colt's relationship is a beautiful friends to lovers story, handled with so much care. It is so sweet, tender, and UGH! I LOVE THEM. The way that Colt offers Whit a soft place to land is so special. I loved getting to see them work through the budding attraction, tension, and chemistry all while making sure to put Jonas first. I loved how much they understood each other & how seamlessly they all fit together. They are so special to me!!! The spice is also SO good and so hot I was blushing!!! I love these two DEARLY!!!
I love love loved this one!!!!
2025 arc read:
Thank you to Dell & NetGalley for the ARC!!
It's no secret that I am a huge fan of the Wells Ranch series, and this book only furthered my love for it!!! At Whit's End follows Whit & Colt. Whit is a single mom, struggling to raise her rebellious son, Jonas, all while balancing her work & the downsides of a small town. Colt is a ranch hand with a heart of gold, who finds himself as Whit's helping hand when it comes to her son. As slightly inappropriate graphic tees turn into pizza & gaming nights, we get to witness a budding friendship turn into a beautiful love story!
To say I loved Whit & Colt's characters would be an understatement. I absolutely adored them from the depths of my soul and wish I had about 900 more pages of them!!
Whit is a wonderfully written female lead with so much depth & beauty. She's dedicated, witty, protective, kind, and vulnerable. Her struggles with her son, Jonas, and trying to navigate their rocky relationship while also trying to be the best mother she can, was so well done. I absolutely adored her, I loved getting to see her be happy & free from all the weight of her past. She's so, so lovely!!! Colt is the most charming, big-hearted, kind man alive. His sweet, comforting, and witty personality is everything. I loved getting to know him, see him grow in his own way, and seeing him find a love he didn't expect!!!
Whit & Colt's relationship is a beautiful friends to lovers story, handled with so much care. It is so sweet, tender, and UGH! I LOVE THEM. The way that Colt offers Whit a soft place to land is so special. I loved getting to see them work through the budding attraction, tension, and chemistry all while making sure to put Jonas first. I loved how much they understood each other & how seamlessly they all fit together. They are so special to me!!! The spice is also SO good and so hot I was blushing!!! I love these two DEARLY!!!
I love love loved this one!!!!
February 6, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
There’s something about a book that mixes found family, small-town cowboy energy, and a kid who just needs someone to really see him that gets me every time. This one snuck up on me in the best way—soft where it needed to be, emotional without being heavy-handed, and quietly swoony in a way that absolutely worked.
Whit is doing her best, even when it feels like her best isn’t enough. She’s a mom to ten-year-old Jonas, who’s acting out at school, pushing boundaries, and slowly slipping out of her grasp. Watching her spiral into that familiar, painful headspace—What if I’m failing him? What if I’ve already lost my little boy?—hurt in a very real way. That helplessness, the constant self-blame, the fear of not being able to reach your own kid… it was heartbreakingly relatable.
Enter Colt. Cowboy. Ranch. Accidental babysitter turned full-blown safe place. And wow—his relationship with Jonas was pure gold. Colt doesn’t try to “fix” him or shut down his rebellious streak. He lets Jonas be a kid with big feelings, gives him responsibility, teaches him to ride, puts him to work on the ranch. But he also gently, firmly corrects him when he crosses a line—especially when it comes to respecting his mom. The balance was everything. Watching Jonas slowly open up, trust him, and thrive in that environment? My heart didn’t stand a chance.
And Colt as a character? Let me tell you, guyssss. This man is a lover boy in every sense of the word. A full-blown simp. Goofy, easygoing, big-hearted, and so emotionally present it should honestly be studied. He was exactly what Whit needed, and the acts of service? Absolutely on point. I handed my heart to him willingly and without regret. He completely stole the show.
I also loved Whit herself—her insecurities, her self-doubt, the way she constantly questions whether she’s enough. She felt real. Watching her slowly confront those fears and grow into the woman she wants to be was incredibly satisfying, especially alongside Colt, who never tried to dim her or rush her—just supported her, quietly and consistently.
Add in Colt’s sweet relationship with his own mom, the wholesome ranch atmosphere, and the way this book centers love in all its forms—romantic, parental, chosen—and it just worked. Fully. Wholesomely. With a little ache and a lot of heart.
I’m selfishly hoping we see Blair step in as a surrogate for a future Colt-and-Whit baby (because yes, I’m already planning their entire life), and I’m very much ready—and not ready at all—for the final book in this series. I know it’s going to wreck me. I’ll be seated anyway.
There’s something about a book that mixes found family, small-town cowboy energy, and a kid who just needs someone to really see him that gets me every time. This one snuck up on me in the best way—soft where it needed to be, emotional without being heavy-handed, and quietly swoony in a way that absolutely worked.
Whit is doing her best, even when it feels like her best isn’t enough. She’s a mom to ten-year-old Jonas, who’s acting out at school, pushing boundaries, and slowly slipping out of her grasp. Watching her spiral into that familiar, painful headspace—What if I’m failing him? What if I’ve already lost my little boy?—hurt in a very real way. That helplessness, the constant self-blame, the fear of not being able to reach your own kid… it was heartbreakingly relatable.
Enter Colt. Cowboy. Ranch. Accidental babysitter turned full-blown safe place. And wow—his relationship with Jonas was pure gold. Colt doesn’t try to “fix” him or shut down his rebellious streak. He lets Jonas be a kid with big feelings, gives him responsibility, teaches him to ride, puts him to work on the ranch. But he also gently, firmly corrects him when he crosses a line—especially when it comes to respecting his mom. The balance was everything. Watching Jonas slowly open up, trust him, and thrive in that environment? My heart didn’t stand a chance.
And Colt as a character? Let me tell you, guyssss. This man is a lover boy in every sense of the word. A full-blown simp. Goofy, easygoing, big-hearted, and so emotionally present it should honestly be studied. He was exactly what Whit needed, and the acts of service? Absolutely on point. I handed my heart to him willingly and without regret. He completely stole the show.
I also loved Whit herself—her insecurities, her self-doubt, the way she constantly questions whether she’s enough. She felt real. Watching her slowly confront those fears and grow into the woman she wants to be was incredibly satisfying, especially alongside Colt, who never tried to dim her or rush her—just supported her, quietly and consistently.
Add in Colt’s sweet relationship with his own mom, the wholesome ranch atmosphere, and the way this book centers love in all its forms—romantic, parental, chosen—and it just worked. Fully. Wholesomely. With a little ache and a lot of heart.
I’m selfishly hoping we see Blair step in as a surrogate for a future Colt-and-Whit baby (because yes, I’m already planning their entire life), and I’m very much ready—and not ready at all—for the final book in this series. I know it’s going to wreck me. I’ll be seated anyway.
December 13, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5 stars)
This book completely pulled me in from the very first page. I was instantly rooting for Whit and wanted nothing but the world for her. Watching her navigate life as a single mom felt so raw and real. She truly does everything she can, yet the more she tries, the heavier things become, especially when it comes to her son, Jonas. The portrayal of single parenting was incredibly realistic and emotional.
Then Colt enters the picture… and wow. He is sweet, hard-working, kind, and utterly swoon-worthy. The way he interacts with Jonas absolutely melted my heart. He shows up for Jonas without hesitation, and later for Whit too, no expectations, no pressure, just steady support 🥹. I adored him. And let’s talk about the way he says, “Hey Mama.” SWOON. You can actually feel Whit’s walls starting to crack and her slowly believing that she deserves more than just survival.
This story is so much more than a romance. It’s about healing, rebuilding, and learning to trust again. It’s about realizing you’re not alone and that having people in your corner can make all the difference.
By the end, I was completely in love with this little family of Whit, Jonas, and Colt 💗.
This book completely pulled me in from the very first page. I was instantly rooting for Whit and wanted nothing but the world for her. Watching her navigate life as a single mom felt so raw and real. She truly does everything she can, yet the more she tries, the heavier things become, especially when it comes to her son, Jonas. The portrayal of single parenting was incredibly realistic and emotional.
Then Colt enters the picture… and wow. He is sweet, hard-working, kind, and utterly swoon-worthy. The way he interacts with Jonas absolutely melted my heart. He shows up for Jonas without hesitation, and later for Whit too, no expectations, no pressure, just steady support 🥹. I adored him. And let’s talk about the way he says, “Hey Mama.” SWOON. You can actually feel Whit’s walls starting to crack and her slowly believing that she deserves more than just survival.
This story is so much more than a romance. It’s about healing, rebuilding, and learning to trust again. It’s about realizing you’re not alone and that having people in your corner can make all the difference.
By the end, I was completely in love with this little family of Whit, Jonas, and Colt 💗.
November 12, 2025
Ahhhhh this was sooooo good! As a single mom…Colt is literally perfection and my dream man. He was funny and caring and everything Whit and Jonas needed in their lives.
This one will definitely pull at your heart strings. It also won’t let you down if you’re looking for a healthy dose of spicy. It was a slow burn but once they got started…sheesh 😅. Whit is a bit of a dom in the bedroom too and I loved it. Colt would do anything….ANYTHING…for his woman lol.
Without giving too much away, I want to commend Bailey for giving Colt the space and time in the story to work out his emotions and thoughts, over what Whit told him. It was something that would impact his future and instead of just going along with it, Bailey made sure to have him regulate his own emotions first and I really appreciate that POV.
I was lucky enough to get to listen to an ALC from PRH, with narration by Teddy Hamilton and Stella Hunter. They did an amazing job are bringing these characters off the pages.
I’m just finished this and I’m already missing Wells Ranch…BRING ME BACK! 😭
This one will definitely pull at your heart strings. It also won’t let you down if you’re looking for a healthy dose of spicy. It was a slow burn but once they got started…sheesh 😅. Whit is a bit of a dom in the bedroom too and I loved it. Colt would do anything….ANYTHING…for his woman lol.
Without giving too much away, I want to commend Bailey for giving Colt the space and time in the story to work out his emotions and thoughts, over what Whit told him. It was something that would impact his future and instead of just going along with it, Bailey made sure to have him regulate his own emotions first and I really appreciate that POV.
I was lucky enough to get to listen to an ALC from PRH, with narration by Teddy Hamilton and Stella Hunter. They did an amazing job are bringing these characters off the pages.
I’m just finished this and I’m already missing Wells Ranch…BRING ME BACK! 😭
January 8, 2026
I’m not a parent, so take this with a grain of salt, but the kid’s behaviour had me clutching my imaginary pearls.
The way he spoke to her? Absolutely not. I grew up in a very “say that again and see what happens” household, so watching Whit gently reason with a child who needed a firm boundary made me want to scream into a pillow. Is there growth later? Maybe. Did I stick around to find out? No dnf’ed because life’s too short and because it dragged, and dragged, and dragged some more.
Which is such a shame, because the bones were there. Colt can stay. Colt gets a hug, a warm meal, and five stars of his own. I genuinely loved him. Solid man. No notes. Colt deserved a stronger story. Whit deserved a backbone. Jonas deserved a hiding. And I deserved to not feel like I was stuck in a never-ending family meeting.
In the end, it wasn’t awful, just painfully average.
Loved Colt.
Side-eyed Whit.
And gently exited the scene before my patience fully left the building.
The way he spoke to her? Absolutely not. I grew up in a very “say that again and see what happens” household, so watching Whit gently reason with a child who needed a firm boundary made me want to scream into a pillow. Is there growth later? Maybe. Did I stick around to find out? No dnf’ed because life’s too short and because it dragged, and dragged, and dragged some more.
Which is such a shame, because the bones were there. Colt can stay. Colt gets a hug, a warm meal, and five stars of his own. I genuinely loved him. Solid man. No notes. Colt deserved a stronger story. Whit deserved a backbone. Jonas deserved a hiding. And I deserved to not feel like I was stuck in a never-ending family meeting.
In the end, it wasn’t awful, just painfully average.
Loved Colt.
Side-eyed Whit.
And gently exited the scene before my patience fully left the building.
December 27, 2025
4.25 stars
This series always delivers. That’s the whole review.
This series always delivers. That’s the whole review.
October 12, 2025
bailey has done it once again!!! this entire series has been five stars for me, now including this one!!! i also loved seeing the character crossovers from the previous books. every couple in this series is so different and unique and i love each and every one of them. this one follows whit and colt (who i love). he is the definition of a MAN. he is a LOVER. a PROTECTOR. the way he cares for whit and her son jonas truly is everything. the SPICE between the two!!!! i love whit too and wanted to hug her when she felt she wasn’t good enough. this one does have some heavier themes, but they were handled well. this was really good and i recommend this entire series!
single mom whitney struggling to raise her rebellious son jonas finds unexpected support from colt, a kind-hearted cowboy. her ex boyfriend only comes around to help when he’s single and hoping to get back together. with jonas acting out more than ever, she enlists the help of her sister blair to keep an eye on him this summer. enter colt, who is tasked with giving jonas work on the ranch to keep him busy. little did the two realize they would need each other. jonas finds a mentor and a male role model for the first time and colt discovers a friendship that brings joy to his life. whitney and colt develop a friendship as well for the same shared concern over jonas which sparks into something more.
tropes: golden retriever hero, friends to lovers, single mom x cowboy nanny, dog dad, dyslexia rep, dual pov
content warning: parent with alzheimer’s, fmc who cannot get pregnant
🤠🐴☀️🐾🎣
single mom whitney struggling to raise her rebellious son jonas finds unexpected support from colt, a kind-hearted cowboy. her ex boyfriend only comes around to help when he’s single and hoping to get back together. with jonas acting out more than ever, she enlists the help of her sister blair to keep an eye on him this summer. enter colt, who is tasked with giving jonas work on the ranch to keep him busy. little did the two realize they would need each other. jonas finds a mentor and a male role model for the first time and colt discovers a friendship that brings joy to his life. whitney and colt develop a friendship as well for the same shared concern over jonas which sparks into something more.
tropes: golden retriever hero, friends to lovers, single mom x cowboy nanny, dog dad, dyslexia rep, dual pov
content warning: parent with alzheimer’s, fmc who cannot get pregnant
🤠🐴☀️🐾🎣
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