Roping the Cowboy: A Runaway Bride Age Gap Instalove Romance

by Summer Rose

Runaway Bride + Curvy Girl + Age Gap

Roping the Cowboy is a short, sweet, and steamy small-town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Whitetail Cowboys series.

89 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2026

About the author

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See also: Romance author Summer Rose

Reviews

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

June literally runs away from her wedding and straight into the farm—and arms—of Jacob. It sounds like it could be a pretty standard romance setup, but the story actually feels quite different from the usual.

I read Dating the Cowboy right before this, and I really liked that Roping the Cowboy has the same storytelling style. The author takes what seems like an ordinary country life and gives it this soft, romantic, almost poetic atmosphere. The characters are surprisingly mature, thoughtful, and emotionally aware—not just about themselves, but about each other too. Honestly, they almost feel unrealistically in tune sometimes, but in a way that’s refreshing rather than unbelievable. It gives the whole story this calm, hopeful feeling that makes you wish real life worked a little more like this.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

While working on a fence on Harlow Ranch, Jacob sees a beautiful, curvy woman in a wedding dress running towards him across the pasture. He helps her cross over the fence, and his life changes forever. June is in Whitetail Falls for her wedding, but had a change of heart and ran away, only to find a gorgeous cowboy and true love. This is a cowboy romance with a runaway bride twist. The writing is good, and the characters get their happily ever after. Roping the Cowboy is book five of the Whitetail Falls: Cowboys series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Debbie Caswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jacob Fletcher doesn't really want to get involved with other peoples drama he is happy working on the ranch minding hid own business That all ends when June a bride on the run staggers into his fence. Now he is fighting an attraction that he didn't expect Can these two have a future You will have to read to see but be ready for some fun and laughter on the way

[Debdutch · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Roping the Cowboy” by Summer Rose
-A fun, flirty ranch romance packed with humor, chemistry, and effortless connection. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Jacob and June’s dynamic shines through teasing banter, quiet understanding, and bold attraction. With a runaway bride, age gap tension, and heartfelt moments, it’s a satisfying, steamy small-town read.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us an older man/younger woman story that pulls us into the lives of June and Jacob. The heartwarming story keeps us turning the pages with a runaway ride, unexpected connection, acceptance and steam.

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[Staci · Rating 5 out of 5]

June and Jacob meet when she runs to his farm while running away from her wedding. These two are really in tune to the other even though there is an age gap. There’s heat, drama( even though he didn’t like it) and humor that draws you in and keeps you reading.

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[Sarah Freilinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deliberate

Jacob does everything for a reason, never hesitating only doing. Then June comes running in the pasture and she throws a wrench. She is unexpected, but also a deliberate choice.
This is a serious book, everything is straightforward, nothing by chance or feeling. You will not find warm and fuzzy in here.

[Lyndsay L · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is full of laughter and chemistry and it follows so well into the series without ruining any of the other books that you have read. I enjoyed learning about these character and getting to know them the way the author intended. You won't be disappointed. This is a must read!

[Reader_for_LifeTLG · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cowboy and the runaway bride - J really liked this shorty. Jacob and June are quietly attuned to each other, the age gap inconsequential as she is mature beyond her years. She found him on what should have been the happiest day of her life with another man. It was still a great day, though; she found the man she wanted to hold her heart forever. Great characters, main and extra, with a hint of passion.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

WONDERFUL, ROMANTIC, EXCITING, CAPTIVATING is 4 strong words to describe this romance book right here that Summer has written about Jacob and June. HOT cover, HOT romance makes this a 5-star HOT romance book to read.

[Ineta · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was great addition to Whitetail Falls: Cowboys series! Runaway bride June runs into Jacob. And their reaction to each other is magnetic. Beautiful short and steamy read. Perfect to each other characters.

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[Linnette Parris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Running to Not From

She came over the fence in a wedding dress, he helped her over and she took his apple. Fun, endearing story, family dynamics, interesting personal interactions and a melt your heart love. Awesome ending.