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Tame Our Wild
He’s the biggest asshole in the PBR.
She’s the league’s sweetheart.
The only ride rougher than eight seconds on a bull is the hatred burning between them.
Tame Our Wild is a standalone MF rivals-to-lovers romance about two bull riders—Harlow Hartt, a rookie fighting to prove herself in the Professional Bull Riders circuit after an injury, and Colson Payne, the cocky veteran who's used to owning the arena. Featuring an age gap, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn, and plenty of spice, this is one wild ride you won't see coming.
She’s the league’s sweetheart.
The only ride rougher than eight seconds on a bull is the hatred burning between them.
Tame Our Wild is a standalone MF rivals-to-lovers romance about two bull riders—Harlow Hartt, a rookie fighting to prove herself in the Professional Bull Riders circuit after an injury, and Colson Payne, the cocky veteran who's used to owning the arena. Featuring an age gap, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn, and plenty of spice, this is one wild ride you won't see coming.
- GenresCowboy Romance
388 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2026
About the author
Cassidy Cole
3 books103 followersCassidy Cole is known for her plot-driven, spicy romance novels. She enjoys pushing the boundaries with her stories, finding inspiration in the most unexpected places and bringing her vivid dreams to life. She lives in the countryside of North Carolina with her husband and two dogs, where she writes whenever time allows and puts her marketing and graphic design degree to use promoting her books.
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September 14, 2026
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Colson & Harlow BOTH have dirty mouths and even when it wasn't a spicy scene it felt filthy lol.
Loved this book! No notes.
Banter was top notch. Age gap was well done for how their relationship developed and eventually played out. They were both damaged in that sort of way no one really sees, and it's always beautiful to me when characters are deeply flawed in such a relatable way. Loved being a part of their healing process in that 'hate you, hate you more' kinda way.
If you love grumpy x sunshine, age gap 10+ years, rivals to lovers, workplace romance, he fell first and harder, with a bit of a healing journey AND no 3rd act breakups or pregnancy, this is for you!
*Note: Thanks to the author for the eARC.
Colson & Harlow BOTH have dirty mouths and even when it wasn't a spicy scene it felt filthy lol.
Loved this book! No notes.
Banter was top notch. Age gap was well done for how their relationship developed and eventually played out. They were both damaged in that sort of way no one really sees, and it's always beautiful to me when characters are deeply flawed in such a relatable way. Loved being a part of their healing process in that 'hate you, hate you more' kinda way.
If you love grumpy x sunshine, age gap 10+ years, rivals to lovers, workplace romance, he fell first and harder, with a bit of a healing journey AND no 3rd act breakups or pregnancy, this is for you!
*Note: Thanks to the author for the eARC.
August 28, 2026
“𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙄 𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙛𝙚𝙬 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙨, 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙚?”
🌻 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 🌻
✍🏼: 𝙲𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚢 𝙲𝚘𝚕𝚎
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
HARLOW AND COLSON!!!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!! I literally could NOT put this book down. I had THE BEST time! He’s an ass. She’s a sweetheart. But really, they’re both so much more and I freaking LOVED them.
Like excuse me!? Rival bull riders AND he ends up coaching her!? AND SHE MOVES IN!? Be so freaking for real. 🥵😮💨
THE BANTER. THE SASS. THE ABSOLUTE BULLSHIT THESE TWO PUT EACH OTHER THROUGH.
I was GONE. WEAK. ON MY KNEES. No thoughts. Just Harlow and Colson. Add it. You’re welcome.
🌻 ᴀɢᴇ ɢᴀᴘ
🌻 ꜰᴏʀᴄᴇᴅ ᴘʀᴏxɪᴍɪᴛʏ
🌻 ꜱʟᴏᴡ ʙᴜʀɴ
🌻 ʀɪᴠᴀʟ ʙᴜʟʟ ʀɪᴅᴇʀꜱ
🌻 ᴇɴᴇᴍɪᴇꜱ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇʀꜱ
🌻 ʜᴇ ᴄᴀʟʟꜱ ʜᴇʀ ᴅᴜꜱᴛ ʙᴜɴɴʏ
🌻 ꜱᴘɪᴄʏ
🌻 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 🌻
✍🏼: 𝙲𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚢 𝙲𝚘𝚕𝚎
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
HARLOW AND COLSON!!!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!! I literally could NOT put this book down. I had THE BEST time! He’s an ass. She’s a sweetheart. But really, they’re both so much more and I freaking LOVED them.
Like excuse me!? Rival bull riders AND he ends up coaching her!? AND SHE MOVES IN!? Be so freaking for real. 🥵😮💨
THE BANTER. THE SASS. THE ABSOLUTE BULLSHIT THESE TWO PUT EACH OTHER THROUGH.
I was GONE. WEAK. ON MY KNEES. No thoughts. Just Harlow and Colson. Add it. You’re welcome.
🌻 ᴀɢᴇ ɢᴀᴘ
🌻 ꜰᴏʀᴄᴇᴅ ᴘʀᴏxɪᴍɪᴛʏ
🌻 ꜱʟᴏᴡ ʙᴜʀɴ
🌻 ʀɪᴠᴀʟ ʙᴜʟʟ ʀɪᴅᴇʀꜱ
🌻 ᴇɴᴇᴍɪᴇꜱ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇʀꜱ
🌻 ʜᴇ ᴄᴀʟʟꜱ ʜᴇʀ ᴅᴜꜱᴛ ʙᴜɴɴʏ
🌻 ꜱᴘɪᴄʏ
September 9, 2026
This one’s gonna be long and I’m not even sure where to start. First, let’s talk about Colson and Harlow. Their enemies to lovers vibe is STRONG. I love this because this trope is becoming too easily leaned into where they argue a bit and then hop into bed. This one is so true to the actual feel of E2L and since that’s my favorite trope I’m absolutely here for it. Because of this, the slow burn is deeeeeeep and the tension? Oh lawd is it good. These two had me squealing and kicking my feet like a teenager. Colson is honestly so smooth and is every bit as sweet as he is an asshole. Harlow is tough as nails, independent and determined as hell. So, when some Harlow suddenly loses her coach and Colson offers to step in, pushing them into working closer together, you know the fireworks are gonna hit like 💥💥💥 and man is it oh so good. This book is so deep though and each character has so many layers and trauma to work through. It is written so beautifully and the character development is absolutely fantastic. This is without question one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. I just sat after I finished and soaked in the hangover that came with it.
Now, for the deep and personal part. There is a deep topic of grief in here the Colson is dealing with. I absolutely will not go into details. All I can say is, be prepared. I had no clue this would be a theme in the book and it almost took me out. I sobbed and sobbed. This book made me cry harder than any book ever has in my life. It may sound crazy but I absolutely loved it and it helped heal a small part of me that’s been needing a bit of relief for years now. It let me process some feelings of grief I’ve struggled with and felt like taking a long needed deep breath. I felt seen, less alone and comforted. I just cannot ever thank Cassidy enough for writing this book. It left me forever changed and I will honestly carry it with me forever.
Now, for the deep and personal part. There is a deep topic of grief in here the Colson is dealing with. I absolutely will not go into details. All I can say is, be prepared. I had no clue this would be a theme in the book and it almost took me out. I sobbed and sobbed. This book made me cry harder than any book ever has in my life. It may sound crazy but I absolutely loved it and it helped heal a small part of me that’s been needing a bit of relief for years now. It let me process some feelings of grief I’ve struggled with and felt like taking a long needed deep breath. I felt seen, less alone and comforted. I just cannot ever thank Cassidy enough for writing this book. It left me forever changed and I will honestly carry it with me forever.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 11, 2026
"My body is a traitor. We should not be reacting to him this way."
Oh yes, girl. We should. With the mouth Colson Payne has on him... how could we not?
And when you find out the the tension, teasing, and banter isn't from true hatred, but from a place of hidden grief & love. Ugh, my heart.
Thank you to the author, Cassidy Cole, for my advanced reader copy!
Oh yes, girl. We should. With the mouth Colson Payne has on him... how could we not?
And when you find out the the tension, teasing, and banter isn't from true hatred, but from a place of hidden grief & love. Ugh, my heart.
Thank you to the author, Cassidy Cole, for my advanced reader copy!
August 24, 2026
This was an advanced reader copy I received, and this is my honest review.
“The line between rivalry and desire has never been so thin.” From the very first page of this book it had me hooked. Tame Our Wild is everything I want from a cowboy Romance. It’s fun and flirty, and the characters are tough, competitive, and they love hard. The premise of this book is 34 year-old Colson is a star in the PBR league. 23 year-old Harlow is fighting her way back to join the PBR after an injury, as the only women in the top 20. These two have quite the rivalry. At one of there first meetings Harlow punches Colson square in the jaw! And after that the rivalry blew up in the press. Two years later after extenuating circumstances, Colson offers to train and coach Harlow, even though they both are still competing against each other. Because she doesn’t have much of a choice, Harlow agrees to move to Tennessee, live with Colson, and let him train her. Over the next five months of training they realize there may be more to their rivalry and it taste a lot like desire. They keep their coaching sessions secret and pretend to still hate each other at the rodeos every weekend. But overtime, they each learn there is more to the other than meets the eye. Both Colson and Harlow have deep set trauma and secrets that they are reluctant to let the other know about. As much as this is a cowboy romance with lots of great flirting, banter, and tension, the plot and underlying message is so well written and thought out. This is a cowboy romance I will definitely recommend.
“The line between rivalry and desire has never been so thin.” From the very first page of this book it had me hooked. Tame Our Wild is everything I want from a cowboy Romance. It’s fun and flirty, and the characters are tough, competitive, and they love hard. The premise of this book is 34 year-old Colson is a star in the PBR league. 23 year-old Harlow is fighting her way back to join the PBR after an injury, as the only women in the top 20. These two have quite the rivalry. At one of there first meetings Harlow punches Colson square in the jaw! And after that the rivalry blew up in the press. Two years later after extenuating circumstances, Colson offers to train and coach Harlow, even though they both are still competing against each other. Because she doesn’t have much of a choice, Harlow agrees to move to Tennessee, live with Colson, and let him train her. Over the next five months of training they realize there may be more to their rivalry and it taste a lot like desire. They keep their coaching sessions secret and pretend to still hate each other at the rodeos every weekend. But overtime, they each learn there is more to the other than meets the eye. Both Colson and Harlow have deep set trauma and secrets that they are reluctant to let the other know about. As much as this is a cowboy romance with lots of great flirting, banter, and tension, the plot and underlying message is so well written and thought out. This is a cowboy romance I will definitely recommend.
August 29, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ok first of
If you like a Cowboy Romance- Read This!
If you enjoy a Slowburn - Read This!
If you love it when he Comes in his pants - READ THIS!!
Harlow & Colton
He's the biggest asshole in the PBR and She's the leagues Sweetheart.
I'm not normally one for a slowburn, but this had me all the way though. I didn't want to put it down, to the point I was still reading at 1:30am and had to force myself to put it down.
The real tension and dislike in this book is real. But how it all changes and in the right way will have you wanting more.
I didn't want the book to end. I didn't want to finish it and leave them as I've fallen for them so hard. Please Cassidy, just a little novella 💋
I highly recommend this book and all of Cassidy's other books.
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ok first of
If you like a Cowboy Romance- Read This!
If you enjoy a Slowburn - Read This!
If you love it when he Comes in his pants - READ THIS!!
Harlow & Colton
He's the biggest asshole in the PBR and She's the leagues Sweetheart.
I'm not normally one for a slowburn, but this had me all the way though. I didn't want to put it down, to the point I was still reading at 1:30am and had to force myself to put it down.
The real tension and dislike in this book is real. But how it all changes and in the right way will have you wanting more.
I didn't want the book to end. I didn't want to finish it and leave them as I've fallen for them so hard. Please Cassidy, just a little novella 💋
I highly recommend this book and all of Cassidy's other books.
Review of advance copy
THIS BOOK WAS SO FREAKING GOOD 😭🤠🔥
I COULD NOT PUT HARLOW AND COLSON DOWN. Like genuinely could not stop reading because I needed more of them ALL THE TIME. Every chapter had me wanting the next one immediately. Cassidy Cole absolutely ATE with these two and I am obsessed.
Harlow Hartt and Colson Payne might be one of my favourite rival couples because THE CHEMISTRY??? THE BANTER??? THE TENSION??? The way they constantly push each other’s buttons while very obviously being completely consumed by each other??? YES PLEASE.
Harlow was EVERYTHING. She’s strong, stubborn, determined and refuses to let anyone decide what she’s capable of. Coming back to professional bull riding after her injury and putting herself out there again took so much courage, and I loved how fiercely she fought for the future she wanted. She wasn’t coming back for anyone else. She was coming back for HERSELF.
I was rooting for her SO HARD.
And then we have COLSON FREAKING PAYNE.
Apparently being the biggest asshole in the PBR is attractive now because I was absolutely gone for this man 😂😭
He’s cocky. He’s infuriating. He’s competitive. He knows exactly how to get under Harlow’s skin.
BUT THEN WE GET TO ACTUALLY KNOW HIM.
Colson! SIR??? 😭
There is so much more underneath that cocky asshole exterior and I freaking loved peeling back every layer of Colson. The more we got of him, the more obsessed I became. Especially when you start seeing how much he actually cares about Harlow and how closely he pays attention to her.
When Harlow loses her coach and COLSON OFFERS TO TRAIN HER???
I knew right then I was done for.
Because he’s literally helping his RIVAL become better.
And then SHE MOVES TO HIS RANCH.
SECRET TRAINING.
FORCED PROXIMITY.
STILL PRETENDING TO BE RIVALS ON THE ROAD.
WHO APPROVED THIS LEVEL OF DELICIOUSNESS???
The training scenes were some of my favourites because their relationship starts changing in all these tiny little ways. Colson doesn’t treat Harlow like she’s fragile. He challenges her. He believes in her. He sees exactly how talented she is and wants her to be the absolute best she can be EVEN THOUGH SHE IS HIS COMPETITION.
That had me swooning so freaking hard.
And Harlow gives it right back to him. She challenges Colson just as much as he challenges her. Neither of them disappears into the other’s story. They’re both strong, complicated characters with their own dreams and fears and I LOVED THAT.
THEY FEEL LIKE EQUALS.
Competitors. Rivals. Partners.
And eventually two idiots completely freaking in love 😭😂
Their chemistry was INSANE.
Every argument felt like it could turn into a kiss.
Every look had me suspicious.
Every tiny touch had me going 👀👀👀
And when all that hate and tension finally starts becoming something else??? GOOD LORD.
The progression from rivals to reluctant allies to WHAT THE HELL ARE WE DOING to needing each other was SO GOOD. Nothing about their connection felt boring or flat. There was always this current running between them and I was completely addicted to it.
But it wasn’t just the romance that had me hooked.
I LOVED the bull riding side of this book. I loved the competition and the adrenaline and getting to see Harlow fight to prove herself. It gave the whole story this gritty, high-stakes feeling where I wasn’t only invested in whether Harlow and Colson would finally admit their feelings, I was invested in their careers and their dreams too.
And I absolutely LOVE when a sports romance makes me care about the SPORT as much as the romance.
Cassidy Cole did such an amazing job making me FEEL everything. The fear. The determination. The frustration. The attraction. The vulnerability. The jealousy. The freaking YEARNING.
Especially the yearning 😭
Because underneath all their fighting, these two SEE each other.
That’s what destroyed me.
Colson sees Harlow’s strength but he also sees the fear she doesn’t want anyone else to notice.
Harlow sees past Colson’s reputation and all that arrogance to the man underneath it.
And watching those walls slowly come down???
PERFECTION.
I also loved that Harlow wasn’t magically fearless just because she returned. She had something huge taken from her and she had to fight mentally and physically to reclaim it. Her journey made me love her even more because she was allowed to be strong AND scared.
And Colson supporting her without taking that journey away from her??? YES.
Give me THAT.
Give me a man who knows his woman is capable of saving herself but stands beside her anyway.
😭😭😭
There were moments where I was smiling like an idiot, moments where I wanted to yell at them, moments where my heart actually hurt for them and moments where I wanted to climb inside the book and tell these two stubborn idiots TO JUST ADMIT THEY’RE IN LOVE ALREADY.
This wasn’t just enemies/rivals to lovers for me.
It was two incredibly driven people finding someone who understands exactly why they keep getting back on the bull even when they’re terrified of falling.
AND THAT GOT ME.
The banter was bantering.
The tension was TENSIONING.
The cowboys were cowboying.
And Colson Payne was unfortunately making being an asshole look VERY appealing 😂🤠
Harlow and Colson completely stole my heart. I didn’t want their story to end and I already know I’m going to be thinking about these two for a long freaking time.
Cassidy Cole absolutely smashed this one.
TAME OUR WILD WAS ADDICTIVE.
EMOTIONAL.
HOT.
FUNNY.
ANGSTY.
SWOONY.
AND SO FREAKING GOOD.
If you give me two stubborn bull riders who hate each other, secretly train together, live under the same roof and slowly realise that all that hatred might actually be something MUCH more dangerous???
I AM GOING TO EAT IT UP EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Harlow Hartt + Colson Payne = ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AND THEN SOME.
I LOVED LOVED LOVED THEM. 🤠🔥❤️
I COULD NOT PUT HARLOW AND COLSON DOWN. Like genuinely could not stop reading because I needed more of them ALL THE TIME. Every chapter had me wanting the next one immediately. Cassidy Cole absolutely ATE with these two and I am obsessed.
Harlow Hartt and Colson Payne might be one of my favourite rival couples because THE CHEMISTRY??? THE BANTER??? THE TENSION??? The way they constantly push each other’s buttons while very obviously being completely consumed by each other??? YES PLEASE.
Harlow was EVERYTHING. She’s strong, stubborn, determined and refuses to let anyone decide what she’s capable of. Coming back to professional bull riding after her injury and putting herself out there again took so much courage, and I loved how fiercely she fought for the future she wanted. She wasn’t coming back for anyone else. She was coming back for HERSELF.
I was rooting for her SO HARD.
And then we have COLSON FREAKING PAYNE.
Apparently being the biggest asshole in the PBR is attractive now because I was absolutely gone for this man 😂😭
He’s cocky. He’s infuriating. He’s competitive. He knows exactly how to get under Harlow’s skin.
BUT THEN WE GET TO ACTUALLY KNOW HIM.
Colson! SIR??? 😭
There is so much more underneath that cocky asshole exterior and I freaking loved peeling back every layer of Colson. The more we got of him, the more obsessed I became. Especially when you start seeing how much he actually cares about Harlow and how closely he pays attention to her.
When Harlow loses her coach and COLSON OFFERS TO TRAIN HER???
I knew right then I was done for.
Because he’s literally helping his RIVAL become better.
And then SHE MOVES TO HIS RANCH.
SECRET TRAINING.
FORCED PROXIMITY.
STILL PRETENDING TO BE RIVALS ON THE ROAD.
WHO APPROVED THIS LEVEL OF DELICIOUSNESS???
The training scenes were some of my favourites because their relationship starts changing in all these tiny little ways. Colson doesn’t treat Harlow like she’s fragile. He challenges her. He believes in her. He sees exactly how talented she is and wants her to be the absolute best she can be EVEN THOUGH SHE IS HIS COMPETITION.
That had me swooning so freaking hard.
And Harlow gives it right back to him. She challenges Colson just as much as he challenges her. Neither of them disappears into the other’s story. They’re both strong, complicated characters with their own dreams and fears and I LOVED THAT.
THEY FEEL LIKE EQUALS.
Competitors. Rivals. Partners.
And eventually two idiots completely freaking in love 😭😂
Their chemistry was INSANE.
Every argument felt like it could turn into a kiss.
Every look had me suspicious.
Every tiny touch had me going 👀👀👀
And when all that hate and tension finally starts becoming something else??? GOOD LORD.
The progression from rivals to reluctant allies to WHAT THE HELL ARE WE DOING to needing each other was SO GOOD. Nothing about their connection felt boring or flat. There was always this current running between them and I was completely addicted to it.
But it wasn’t just the romance that had me hooked.
I LOVED the bull riding side of this book. I loved the competition and the adrenaline and getting to see Harlow fight to prove herself. It gave the whole story this gritty, high-stakes feeling where I wasn’t only invested in whether Harlow and Colson would finally admit their feelings, I was invested in their careers and their dreams too.
And I absolutely LOVE when a sports romance makes me care about the SPORT as much as the romance.
Cassidy Cole did such an amazing job making me FEEL everything. The fear. The determination. The frustration. The attraction. The vulnerability. The jealousy. The freaking YEARNING.
Especially the yearning 😭
Because underneath all their fighting, these two SEE each other.
That’s what destroyed me.
Colson sees Harlow’s strength but he also sees the fear she doesn’t want anyone else to notice.
Harlow sees past Colson’s reputation and all that arrogance to the man underneath it.
And watching those walls slowly come down???
PERFECTION.
I also loved that Harlow wasn’t magically fearless just because she returned. She had something huge taken from her and she had to fight mentally and physically to reclaim it. Her journey made me love her even more because she was allowed to be strong AND scared.
And Colson supporting her without taking that journey away from her??? YES.
Give me THAT.
Give me a man who knows his woman is capable of saving herself but stands beside her anyway.
😭😭😭
There were moments where I was smiling like an idiot, moments where I wanted to yell at them, moments where my heart actually hurt for them and moments where I wanted to climb inside the book and tell these two stubborn idiots TO JUST ADMIT THEY’RE IN LOVE ALREADY.
This wasn’t just enemies/rivals to lovers for me.
It was two incredibly driven people finding someone who understands exactly why they keep getting back on the bull even when they’re terrified of falling.
AND THAT GOT ME.
The banter was bantering.
The tension was TENSIONING.
The cowboys were cowboying.
And Colson Payne was unfortunately making being an asshole look VERY appealing 😂🤠
Harlow and Colson completely stole my heart. I didn’t want their story to end and I already know I’m going to be thinking about these two for a long freaking time.
Cassidy Cole absolutely smashed this one.
TAME OUR WILD WAS ADDICTIVE.
EMOTIONAL.
HOT.
FUNNY.
ANGSTY.
SWOONY.
AND SO FREAKING GOOD.
If you give me two stubborn bull riders who hate each other, secretly train together, live under the same roof and slowly realise that all that hatred might actually be something MUCH more dangerous???
I AM GOING TO EAT IT UP EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Harlow Hartt + Colson Payne = ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AND THEN SOME.
I LOVED LOVED LOVED THEM. 🤠🔥❤️
Review of advance copy received from Author
🌻 ARC REVIEW | Tame Our Wild by Cassidy Cole🌻
Release day: September 10,2026
Thank you so much to the author for trusting me with an advanced reader copy of this book! It’s always such an honor to get the chance to read a story before release, and this one was such a fun ride. 🤎
This was the kind of slow-burn romance where the tension starts building from the very first interaction. And when I say the chemistry between the FMC and MMC was INTENSE… I mean you could practically feel it through the pages. 🔥
We have a rival bull rider MMC, a fearless, spicy FMC, forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers, and an 11-year age gap all wrapped into one deliciously frustrating romance. And, of course, he has the audacity to call her “Dust Bunny.” 😂
Our MMC starts out as the definition of a cocky cowboy—confident, stubborn, and absolutely convinced he knows best. But watching this strong, independent woman slowly humble him? 👏🏻 Absolutely priceless. She doesn’t need him to save her, and she certainly isn’t going to let his attitude intimidate her. Their dynamic was one of my favorite parts of the entire book.
But underneath all that banter, tension, and stubbornness are two people carrying their own trauma and heartbreak. As they begin to let their walls down, their relationship slowly transforms into something so much more meaningful.
Their romance reminded me of a sunflower. 🌻 It starts buried beneath everything they’ve been through, struggling to find its way toward the light. Slowly, almost cautiously, it begins to grow—until eventually it blooms into something beautiful. I loved watching these two heal, grow, and learn that they didn’t have to face everything alone.
The slow burn was SO worth it. The tension, the banter, the forced proximity, the emotional healing, and watching our cocky cowboy get humbled by a woman who refuses to back down made this such an enjoyable read.
If you love cowboys, bull riding, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, age gaps, strong FMCs, cocky MMCs, and a romance that takes its time getting there, definitely add this one to your TBR! 🤠🌻
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 stars
Release day: September 10,2026
Thank you so much to the author for trusting me with an advanced reader copy of this book! It’s always such an honor to get the chance to read a story before release, and this one was such a fun ride. 🤎
This was the kind of slow-burn romance where the tension starts building from the very first interaction. And when I say the chemistry between the FMC and MMC was INTENSE… I mean you could practically feel it through the pages. 🔥
We have a rival bull rider MMC, a fearless, spicy FMC, forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers, and an 11-year age gap all wrapped into one deliciously frustrating romance. And, of course, he has the audacity to call her “Dust Bunny.” 😂
Our MMC starts out as the definition of a cocky cowboy—confident, stubborn, and absolutely convinced he knows best. But watching this strong, independent woman slowly humble him? 👏🏻 Absolutely priceless. She doesn’t need him to save her, and she certainly isn’t going to let his attitude intimidate her. Their dynamic was one of my favorite parts of the entire book.
But underneath all that banter, tension, and stubbornness are two people carrying their own trauma and heartbreak. As they begin to let their walls down, their relationship slowly transforms into something so much more meaningful.
Their romance reminded me of a sunflower. 🌻 It starts buried beneath everything they’ve been through, struggling to find its way toward the light. Slowly, almost cautiously, it begins to grow—until eventually it blooms into something beautiful. I loved watching these two heal, grow, and learn that they didn’t have to face everything alone.
The slow burn was SO worth it. The tension, the banter, the forced proximity, the emotional healing, and watching our cocky cowboy get humbled by a woman who refuses to back down made this such an enjoyable read.
If you love cowboys, bull riding, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, age gaps, strong FMCs, cocky MMCs, and a romance that takes its time getting there, definitely add this one to your TBR! 🤠🌻
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 stars
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 stars for Harlow and Colson
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Harlow Hartt and Colson Payne have my heart!! Ugh I loved these two bull riders!!! I couldn't put this one down once I started! I was hooked from beginning to end!
Harlow and Colson are PBR rivals! This was my first time reading about bull riders and I think what made it even more exciting was that the FMC was also a bull rider! Harlow and Colson's chemsitry was there from the start! Their flirting was so good. I found myself giggling at all the innuendos and just having a darn good time 🤭.
The emotional journey from pain to healing that both Harlow and Colson go through was beautiful. Cassidy did an amazing job balancing the difficult moments that the MCs have to face in their own individual journeys while keeping the lightness of their budding relationship. Harlow was a girl who stole my heart. She had a horrible accident and is trying to make a comeback in the PBR. We get to watch and see her fight for her redemption and it was just inspiring. And Colson, under that cocky exterior, his demons are dark. Literally found myself crying at 79% for this man 😭!!! I loved seeing their rivalry grow from hate to understanding to love.
The spice in this book hit all the spots! That rope scene? Hot! Idk what it is about this man calling her dust bunny, which was adorable, and baby? But my god, yup I loved it. And that scene with Harlow on the bull, that was unexpectedly hot 🔥! But God, Melanie! Thanks for interrupting 😭! But I guess it's ok because she was my favorite side character because little sisters always know best 😌!
With each book she publishes, Cassidy leaves me in awe. She's just added another book to my favorites of 2026 list! I absolutely devoured this one and cannot wait to find out what Cassidy is releasing next! If you love hot tension, rivals who secretly are attracted to one another, broken MCs, and spice, then you need to check out Tame Our Wild!!! The PBR's Sweetheart and biggest 🍑hole are waiting for you~~~!
Thank you Cassidy Cole for the ARC 🩷.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Harlow Hartt and Colson Payne have my heart!! Ugh I loved these two bull riders!!! I couldn't put this one down once I started! I was hooked from beginning to end!
Harlow and Colson are PBR rivals! This was my first time reading about bull riders and I think what made it even more exciting was that the FMC was also a bull rider! Harlow and Colson's chemsitry was there from the start! Their flirting was so good. I found myself giggling at all the innuendos and just having a darn good time 🤭.
The emotional journey from pain to healing that both Harlow and Colson go through was beautiful. Cassidy did an amazing job balancing the difficult moments that the MCs have to face in their own individual journeys while keeping the lightness of their budding relationship. Harlow was a girl who stole my heart. She had a horrible accident and is trying to make a comeback in the PBR. We get to watch and see her fight for her redemption and it was just inspiring. And Colson, under that cocky exterior, his demons are dark. Literally found myself crying at 79% for this man 😭!!! I loved seeing their rivalry grow from hate to understanding to love.
The spice in this book hit all the spots! That rope scene? Hot! Idk what it is about this man calling her dust bunny, which was adorable, and baby? But my god, yup I loved it. And that scene with Harlow on the bull, that was unexpectedly hot 🔥! But God, Melanie! Thanks for interrupting 😭! But I guess it's ok because she was my favorite side character because little sisters always know best 😌!
With each book she publishes, Cassidy leaves me in awe. She's just added another book to my favorites of 2026 list! I absolutely devoured this one and cannot wait to find out what Cassidy is releasing next! If you love hot tension, rivals who secretly are attracted to one another, broken MCs, and spice, then you need to check out Tame Our Wild!!! The PBR's Sweetheart and biggest 🍑hole are waiting for you~~~!
Thank you Cassidy Cole for the ARC 🩷.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is going to be your new favourite cowboy romance! A 5 star read from beginning till the end. The story will pull on your heartstrings, the slow burn will keep you on the edge of your seat and their love will forever keep them in your heart.
Get ready to fall in love with Harlow and Colson.
Harlow Hartt is PBR league’s sweetheart. After a tragic injury two years ago, she’s back to professional bull riding and trying to prove she belongs there. Her biggest rival Colson Payne has always underestimated her and he keeps getting under her skin.
But after losing her coach at the start of the competition, he also might be the only one able to help her get through the season.
For some reason Colson couldn’t resist and he offers to coach Harlow, even though they are rivals and competitors. She reluctantly agrees and temporarily moves to his ranch to train together.
After many training sessions and living together something shifts in their dynamic. Their hatred and rivalry changes and they actually start to get along and care for each other. But after everything they’ve been through can they leave the past behind them and become something more?
This is my third book by Cassidy Cole and she keeps surprising me in the best way possible. She can go from a mafia dark romance book, to a kidnapping story, to the sweetest cowboy romance I have read. I absolutely love her first two books and this one was no different.
The enemies to lovers trope in this book was so nicely done. You can tell in the beginning that they hated each other, there is no denying that. But slowly as the story progresses you start to understand where all those feelings and emotions are coming from. Every little detail in the book is so well thought out and there was also some sort of a plot twist that happened near the end of the book.
This was such a slow burn, but once the spice hits, it HITS! The chemistry between Harlow and Colson is out of this world. I certainly felt the heat between the two of them and it was worth the wait.
I haven’t read a lot of cowboy romances but I really enjoyed the bull riding storyline. I’ve never seen or been to a rodeo before but after reading this book I definitely want to go!
Thank you Cassidy Cole for the e.ARC!
Get ready to fall in love with Harlow and Colson.
Harlow Hartt is PBR league’s sweetheart. After a tragic injury two years ago, she’s back to professional bull riding and trying to prove she belongs there. Her biggest rival Colson Payne has always underestimated her and he keeps getting under her skin.
But after losing her coach at the start of the competition, he also might be the only one able to help her get through the season.
For some reason Colson couldn’t resist and he offers to coach Harlow, even though they are rivals and competitors. She reluctantly agrees and temporarily moves to his ranch to train together.
After many training sessions and living together something shifts in their dynamic. Their hatred and rivalry changes and they actually start to get along and care for each other. But after everything they’ve been through can they leave the past behind them and become something more?
This is my third book by Cassidy Cole and she keeps surprising me in the best way possible. She can go from a mafia dark romance book, to a kidnapping story, to the sweetest cowboy romance I have read. I absolutely love her first two books and this one was no different.
The enemies to lovers trope in this book was so nicely done. You can tell in the beginning that they hated each other, there is no denying that. But slowly as the story progresses you start to understand where all those feelings and emotions are coming from. Every little detail in the book is so well thought out and there was also some sort of a plot twist that happened near the end of the book.
This was such a slow burn, but once the spice hits, it HITS! The chemistry between Harlow and Colson is out of this world. I certainly felt the heat between the two of them and it was worth the wait.
I haven’t read a lot of cowboy romances but I really enjoyed the bull riding storyline. I’ve never seen or been to a rodeo before but after reading this book I definitely want to go!
Thank you Cassidy Cole for the e.ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
🤠🌻ARC Review🌻🤠
First of all I want to thank the author for the ARC of this book. I’ll never be able to express how grateful I am for the opportunity to read a book early and spread excitement before the official release!
Wow, was this book a fun read. I love a cowboy romance more than anything, especially when our MMC is a bull rider, but having our FMC be his rival as well? I was hooked from the beginning. The tension, banter, and tear-jerking moments made this one of my favorite read of the year. If you love enemies/rivals-lovers, forced proximity, age-gap, and slow burn, this one’s for you.
This book had a lot more emotional healing for both our FMC and our MMC than I was initially expecting, but I am by no means complaining. The way the author danced between the heavier and more light-hearted moments was done with such grace that it felt just right. The way each character’s internal struggle was slowly revealed had me practically turning the pages faster than I could read. I could not put this book down, waiting to see the next layer peeled away from Colson and Harlow. The revelations made throughout the book literally had my jaw dropping, and seeing each character overcome their personal struggles was a fulfilling and heartwarming thing to witness.
As someone who’s grown up going to rodeos my whole life it was beyond cool to read about a female bull rider and I loved every second. If you love a spicy cowboy romance with a strong FMC and a cocky bull rider with more depth than meets the eye, this one’s for you!
First of all I want to thank the author for the ARC of this book. I’ll never be able to express how grateful I am for the opportunity to read a book early and spread excitement before the official release!
Wow, was this book a fun read. I love a cowboy romance more than anything, especially when our MMC is a bull rider, but having our FMC be his rival as well? I was hooked from the beginning. The tension, banter, and tear-jerking moments made this one of my favorite read of the year. If you love enemies/rivals-lovers, forced proximity, age-gap, and slow burn, this one’s for you.
This book had a lot more emotional healing for both our FMC and our MMC than I was initially expecting, but I am by no means complaining. The way the author danced between the heavier and more light-hearted moments was done with such grace that it felt just right. The way each character’s internal struggle was slowly revealed had me practically turning the pages faster than I could read. I could not put this book down, waiting to see the next layer peeled away from Colson and Harlow. The revelations made throughout the book literally had my jaw dropping, and seeing each character overcome their personal struggles was a fulfilling and heartwarming thing to witness.
As someone who’s grown up going to rodeos my whole life it was beyond cool to read about a female bull rider and I loved every second. If you love a spicy cowboy romance with a strong FMC and a cocky bull rider with more depth than meets the eye, this one’s for you!
September 7, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♾️
ARC Review
Save a bull, ride a cowboy. 🐂🌻
Phew I swear reading Cassidy Cole’s writing is like drinking an alcoholic beverage that tastes like juice—dangerously addictive, and before you know it, you’re binge-reading at 2 a.m.
This is a duet rivals-to-lovers bull-riding romance.
Harlowe and her Colson have the kind of chemistry that sneaks up on you. It’s so hawt. Even with the age gap that I don’t normally go for.
And then there’s the spice. 👀but there’s also romance think of the longest ride combined with the notebook but make it SPICY 👹
The unexpected vibrator encounter that had me absolutely wheezing. Their chemistry eventually goes from simmering tension to completely out of control like a rodeo.
Both characters are carrying trauma they are both tortured souls. They get through it together and Cassidy really captures your emotions.
Harlowe finding herself again after losing the coach who had been like a father to her. Heartwarming but heartbreaking at the same time. Then her rival…. Volunteering to coach her. But she would have to live with him eheheheh Whatttii
YES.
Watching him choose her and support her was amazing. Even when everything got crazy with the exposure of the truth behind them.
And the epilogue?! Married Harlowe, still coaching her. But also being a coach for others and bull supplier himself. Omgs. It’s so fitting.
Sooo goood just read it
ARC Review
Save a bull, ride a cowboy. 🐂🌻
Phew I swear reading Cassidy Cole’s writing is like drinking an alcoholic beverage that tastes like juice—dangerously addictive, and before you know it, you’re binge-reading at 2 a.m.
This is a duet rivals-to-lovers bull-riding romance.
Harlowe and her Colson have the kind of chemistry that sneaks up on you. It’s so hawt. Even with the age gap that I don’t normally go for.
And then there’s the spice. 👀but there’s also romance think of the longest ride combined with the notebook but make it SPICY 👹
The unexpected vibrator encounter that had me absolutely wheezing. Their chemistry eventually goes from simmering tension to completely out of control like a rodeo.
Both characters are carrying trauma they are both tortured souls. They get through it together and Cassidy really captures your emotions.
Harlowe finding herself again after losing the coach who had been like a father to her. Heartwarming but heartbreaking at the same time. Then her rival…. Volunteering to coach her. But she would have to live with him eheheheh Whatttii
YES.
Watching him choose her and support her was amazing. Even when everything got crazy with the exposure of the truth behind them.
And the epilogue?! Married Harlowe, still coaching her. But also being a coach for others and bull supplier himself. Omgs. It’s so fitting.
Sooo goood just read it
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
-Rival Bull riders
-Forced Proximity
-Age Gap
-Enemies to lovers
-Tattooed Cowboy x Fearless FMC
-Slow Burn
Wow, this book was everything. As someone who lives on a ranch, books like this just hit home for me. I loved the representation of a talented female in a male dominated sport. The tension and slow burn in this book radiated off the pages. I love a good cowboy/cowgirl romance and this one was top tier for me. The plot was so good!!
Harlow is such a fierce badass woman. She has a sharp tongue and live for banter. She has no fear and she will not give up. She has gone through a pretty significant injury and clawed her way back into the PBR. The beginning of her season is off to nothing but a rough start and it’s sad watching her slow try to heal and become confident in the person she is. But will one huge set back keep her from being able to fully recover and move forward ?
Colson, this poor beautiful man. He is sexy, confident, and witty. He has an extremely traumatic past that he is trying to work through. Unfortunately watching Harlow compete is too close to home for his trauma. As much as I hate watching him struggle, I loved watching him heal in this book. Sometimes when something amazing comes into your life, it changes everything you ever thought you wanted. Will that be the case for Colson ?
I absolutely loved this book! Thank you so much to the author and agency for allowing me to read this Advanced Readers Copy!
-Forced Proximity
-Age Gap
-Enemies to lovers
-Tattooed Cowboy x Fearless FMC
-Slow Burn
Wow, this book was everything. As someone who lives on a ranch, books like this just hit home for me. I loved the representation of a talented female in a male dominated sport. The tension and slow burn in this book radiated off the pages. I love a good cowboy/cowgirl romance and this one was top tier for me. The plot was so good!!
Harlow is such a fierce badass woman. She has a sharp tongue and live for banter. She has no fear and she will not give up. She has gone through a pretty significant injury and clawed her way back into the PBR. The beginning of her season is off to nothing but a rough start and it’s sad watching her slow try to heal and become confident in the person she is. But will one huge set back keep her from being able to fully recover and move forward ?
Colson, this poor beautiful man. He is sexy, confident, and witty. He has an extremely traumatic past that he is trying to work through. Unfortunately watching Harlow compete is too close to home for his trauma. As much as I hate watching him struggle, I loved watching him heal in this book. Sometimes when something amazing comes into your life, it changes everything you ever thought you wanted. Will that be the case for Colson ?
I absolutely loved this book! Thank you so much to the author and agency for allowing me to read this Advanced Readers Copy!
Review of advance copy received from Author
If you love cowboy romances, suspense, past trauma overcoming obstacles, and defying against all odds, then pick up this book right now!
The story of Harlow and Colson brought put some deep, unexpected feelings, which had me reading every chance I could. I finished this book in 2 days!
Watching them both work through the trauma they each experienced was so heartbreaking but beautiful! It shows that even in our darkest moments, we can rise up and overcome obstacles in our way.
I loved the enemies' to lovers' aspects of this story. I loved how that storyline came full circle. It had me rooting for certain characters! IYKYK 😊
One of my favorite parts of the whole book is seeing the FMC start to dominate in what is viewed as a male only sport. Seeing her work so hard to make a comeback and surprise everyone was so great!
There were some shocking twists that had me bawling. I wasn't expecting that to be crying my eyes out like it did. Although as heartbreaking as that was, that is when you see the resiliency, and how it help overcoming trauma from the past, which turned out to be a beautiful thing.
This story has some spicy parts, so check your warnings and triggers. I would give it 🌶🌶🌶
I absolutely LOVED this whole story! I want to read it again and again!
This is a 5 star ⭐️ read for sure!
The story of Harlow and Colson brought put some deep, unexpected feelings, which had me reading every chance I could. I finished this book in 2 days!
Watching them both work through the trauma they each experienced was so heartbreaking but beautiful! It shows that even in our darkest moments, we can rise up and overcome obstacles in our way.
I loved the enemies' to lovers' aspects of this story. I loved how that storyline came full circle. It had me rooting for certain characters! IYKYK 😊
One of my favorite parts of the whole book is seeing the FMC start to dominate in what is viewed as a male only sport. Seeing her work so hard to make a comeback and surprise everyone was so great!
There were some shocking twists that had me bawling. I wasn't expecting that to be crying my eyes out like it did. Although as heartbreaking as that was, that is when you see the resiliency, and how it help overcoming trauma from the past, which turned out to be a beautiful thing.
This story has some spicy parts, so check your warnings and triggers. I would give it 🌶🌶🌶
I absolutely LOVED this whole story! I want to read it again and again!
This is a 5 star ⭐️ read for sure!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Another cowboy/bull rider romance that YES, I highly recommend!
So we have Harlow, and let me tell you, she is bringing the GIRL POWER! 💪 She’s only a freaking bull rider!!
She’s told early on to basically stay in her lane in the girls’ league… and that only fuels her fire MORE.
But little do we know, that comment wasn’t actually meant as “you’re a girl, you’re not good enough to compete with the boys.” Nope. It came from fear. From grief. And from so much more.
It really shows how you can take one single comment and judge someone SO wrongly without knowing what’s actually behind it.
But Harlow? She’s feisty, determined and absolutely refuses to back down!! and I ADORED her for it!
Then we have Colson, an experienced PBR bull rider. He’s hot. He’s cocky. And there is a WHOLE lot more to this man beneath the surface.
He’s crippled by grief and blame, and honestly, there’s even more going on with him than you realise until later in the story. He’s deeper than the bloody ocean and underneath all that cockiness is an absolute sweetheart who really deserves the happy ending he gets. LOVE HIM.
Oh, and let me tell you… this one is SPICY! But it never feels rushed, there’s just that extra raunchy tension running throughout the story.
Oh… did I mention THEY’RE RIVALS?!
Yeah. That too. 100 percent read this book!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was SO unexpected ❤️ Yes, we got everything that Cassidy promised us: enemies to lovers, age gap, forced proximity, and a sexyyyy cowboy. But Tame Our Wild was so much more. At its heart, it was such a powerful story about the grit, determination, and sacrifices that come with being an athlete. But what really got me was the sweetest and most heartbreaking look at the bond between siblings. 🥺 I was not expecting to cry reading this book, but there was a big surprise and it was gut wrenching. Man I felt for Colson and Harlow!
More than anything, though, this book was about being misunderstood. It’s a reminder that perspective is everything, and that there can be so much more to a person (and a situation) than what we see on the surface. ❤️
I’d also like to say that I enjoyed this book so much that I now have a brand-new life to-do list:
🤠 Buy a ranch in Tennessee
🐎 Get a horse
👢Strut around in Wranglers and cute boots
😂 Befriend a bull rider so I can casually go visit them on tour
So basically, I’m one impulsive decision away from becoming a Tennessee cowgirl.😜
In all seriousness, if you love cowboy romances, rival athletes, or steamy scenes, this is a must read!
Thank you so much to the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
More than anything, though, this book was about being misunderstood. It’s a reminder that perspective is everything, and that there can be so much more to a person (and a situation) than what we see on the surface. ❤️
I’d also like to say that I enjoyed this book so much that I now have a brand-new life to-do list:
🤠 Buy a ranch in Tennessee
🐎 Get a horse
👢Strut around in Wranglers and cute boots
😂 Befriend a bull rider so I can casually go visit them on tour
So basically, I’m one impulsive decision away from becoming a Tennessee cowgirl.😜
In all seriousness, if you love cowboy romances, rival athletes, or steamy scenes, this is a must read!
Thank you so much to the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Cowboys, Rivals... Say Less
Ohhhh Besties... give me two rival bull riders, forced proximity, an 11-year age gap, and enough unresolved tension to start a wildfire, and apparently I'm seated! 🤭 Harlow is determined to reclaim her confidence after an accident left its mark, while tattooed cowboy Colson seems equally determined to get under her skin. But when her biggest rival becomes the one secretly helping her face her fears, those enemies-to-lovers lines start getting VERY blurry.
I loved watching their competitive banter slowly transform into something softer without losing that fiery edge. Colson calling her “Dust Bunny” had me giggling, but underneath all that teasing are grief, fear, family wounds, and two people learning there’s more to life than winning the next ride.
And whewww, Besties... once that slow burn finally catches? The spice comes in HOT! 🔥
The dual POV made their emotional walls hit harder, and while a few stretches felt slightly drawn out, the suspense, chemistry, and heartfelt payoff kept me completely invested.
My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 3.5/5
🥀 My ratings and review are my own. For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤
Ohhhh Besties... give me two rival bull riders, forced proximity, an 11-year age gap, and enough unresolved tension to start a wildfire, and apparently I'm seated! 🤭 Harlow is determined to reclaim her confidence after an accident left its mark, while tattooed cowboy Colson seems equally determined to get under her skin. But when her biggest rival becomes the one secretly helping her face her fears, those enemies-to-lovers lines start getting VERY blurry.
I loved watching their competitive banter slowly transform into something softer without losing that fiery edge. Colson calling her “Dust Bunny” had me giggling, but underneath all that teasing are grief, fear, family wounds, and two people learning there’s more to life than winning the next ride.
And whewww, Besties... once that slow burn finally catches? The spice comes in HOT! 🔥
The dual POV made their emotional walls hit harder, and while a few stretches felt slightly drawn out, the suspense, chemistry, and heartfelt payoff kept me completely invested.
My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 3.5/5
🥀 My ratings and review are my own. For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
"Our lifetime is made up of a series of moments. A sequence of decisions. A collision of feelings that change and morph as we ride through an unpredictably beautiful and messy life."
We finally have a Bull Riding Romance novel that is TOP TIER!
Cassidy did it yet again. I don't usually read Romance novels, but this one is making me like this genre more and more.
We have Harlow who is our fierce, stubborn, strong FMC. And then there's Colson, our MMC, who is a total jerk and one of the top Bull riders.
I can't say enough good things about this book. At times I was laughing at Harlow and Colson's constant bickering and hatred towards each other. And other times I was crying in the middle of the night my heart aching.
This book is deep and each character was fighting an internal battle. Harlow and Colson are now one of my top favorite couples' hands down.
The twist at the end I CANNOT. My heart still aches but in the best way.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! LOVED LOVED LOVED
"Love comes in many different forms, brother. Sometimes love means letting go." AHHH
Tame Our Wild
August 26, 2026
ARC review!!
I ate this book UP! I’ve recently become more obsessed with bull-riding MCs and these ones were one of my favorites!
Harlow is a rookie bull-rider that wants to prove her talent to the PBR, herself, and her rival, Colson Payne. Colson is a seasoned bull-rider and one of the best in the PBR, and their rivalry is SPICY. Not to mention, he’s 11 years older than her 🤭 Their rivalry turns into something so beautiful that it has me SWOONING.
I also love that their rivalry had a true backstory, it really added to the enemies-to-lovers element and I loved it! I felt all the emotions while reading and truly could not put the book down!
As a lot of people probably know about me, I love me a grumpy cowboy who becomes soft and sweet only for his girl. Weak at the knees, I tell you. There was so much character development between Harlow and Colson, and their chemistry was undeniable!
Not to mention, he’s got a FILTHY mouth 🙂↕️
Big thank you to Cassidy Cole for allowing me to be part of her ARC reader team! What a ride it was and I enjoyed every second!
Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
I ate this book UP! I’ve recently become more obsessed with bull-riding MCs and these ones were one of my favorites!
Harlow is a rookie bull-rider that wants to prove her talent to the PBR, herself, and her rival, Colson Payne. Colson is a seasoned bull-rider and one of the best in the PBR, and their rivalry is SPICY. Not to mention, he’s 11 years older than her 🤭 Their rivalry turns into something so beautiful that it has me SWOONING.
I also love that their rivalry had a true backstory, it really added to the enemies-to-lovers element and I loved it! I felt all the emotions while reading and truly could not put the book down!
As a lot of people probably know about me, I love me a grumpy cowboy who becomes soft and sweet only for his girl. Weak at the knees, I tell you. There was so much character development between Harlow and Colson, and their chemistry was undeniable!
Not to mention, he’s got a FILTHY mouth 🙂↕️
Big thank you to Cassidy Cole for allowing me to be part of her ARC reader team! What a ride it was and I enjoyed every second!
Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
ARC Review!
Tame Our Wild was one wild ride! I hung onto every word from start to finish!!!
Age gap ✔️
Enemies to lovers ✔️
Slow burn ✔️
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Both main characters struggle with their individual pasts and take it out verbally on one another at their PBR events until tragedy strikes paisley and the last person she ever thought steps up to help her, Colson. Close proximity away from and at the events allows for the two to become close, see (and list after) each other in different lights.
While he’s a tough guy on the outside, he’s really protective of those close to him, especially the women in his life. She’s tough also on the outside, only because she feels she can’t show weakness in a male dominated sport. Sparks fly and Colson and Paisley are drawn to one another because of a shared similar pain and a desire to be the best and prove to everyone (mainly themselves) they can win, despite their respective painful pasts!
8 seconds may seem like no time at all to the average person, but to Colson and Paisley they challenge themselves to reach 8 seconds at a time while sparking up together in the bedroom!
Tame Our Wild was one wild ride! I hung onto every word from start to finish!!!
Age gap ✔️
Enemies to lovers ✔️
Slow burn ✔️
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Both main characters struggle with their individual pasts and take it out verbally on one another at their PBR events until tragedy strikes paisley and the last person she ever thought steps up to help her, Colson. Close proximity away from and at the events allows for the two to become close, see (and list after) each other in different lights.
While he’s a tough guy on the outside, he’s really protective of those close to him, especially the women in his life. She’s tough also on the outside, only because she feels she can’t show weakness in a male dominated sport. Sparks fly and Colson and Paisley are drawn to one another because of a shared similar pain and a desire to be the best and prove to everyone (mainly themselves) they can win, despite their respective painful pasts!
8 seconds may seem like no time at all to the average person, but to Colson and Paisley they challenge themselves to reach 8 seconds at a time while sparking up together in the bedroom!
September 15, 2026
The chemistry, banter and spice was next level. Loved the redemption arc for both MCs and the romance was swoony!
Colton, our broody bull rider was a tortured MMC and the more I learned about him the more my heart broke for him. Seeing Harlow and drawing comparisons had his emotions all twisted up which led to a very unsavory first impression that laid the ground work for their animosity.
Harlow is a stubborn woman but I loved her dedication and strength. She always gave and good and she got and never backed down from a challenge she knew she could take on. These two were true rivals but also so compatible. Loved not only their budding romance but their work in the arena. Cassidy Cole did an amazing job blending the two together.
These two were irresistible. I loved reading every single one of their interactions. The story was well written, the pace was steady and the ending left me feeling all my feels. Definitely recommend if you like the enemies to lovers trope, slow burn and some of the dirtiest talk/spice!
Thank you to the author for the ARC - I voluntarily read and reviewed this book, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Colton, our broody bull rider was a tortured MMC and the more I learned about him the more my heart broke for him. Seeing Harlow and drawing comparisons had his emotions all twisted up which led to a very unsavory first impression that laid the ground work for their animosity.
Harlow is a stubborn woman but I loved her dedication and strength. She always gave and good and she got and never backed down from a challenge she knew she could take on. These two were true rivals but also so compatible. Loved not only their budding romance but their work in the arena. Cassidy Cole did an amazing job blending the two together.
These two were irresistible. I loved reading every single one of their interactions. The story was well written, the pace was steady and the ending left me feeling all my feels. Definitely recommend if you like the enemies to lovers trope, slow burn and some of the dirtiest talk/spice!
Thank you to the author for the ARC - I voluntarily read and reviewed this book, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I think this might officially be my new favorite cowboy romance because OH MY GOD, it was so good. I was completely hooked from beginning to end and genuinely never wanted to put it down.
I absolutely loved that they were rivals AND both bull riders. I’ve never read a romance featuring a female bull rider before, and it made the story feel so fresh and different. Their rivalry, chemistry, and tension were everything, and when things finally started heating up between them, the spicy scenes had me kicking my feet.
But I was not prepared for how emotional this book would be. The plot twists completely caught me off guard, and the entire storyline involving her twin sister absolutely broke my heart. I went into this expecting a fun, spicy cowboy romance and somehow ended up feeling every emotion possible.
It has been a long time since a book made me feel this much while reading, and I loved every second of it. The romance, rivalry, heartbreak, spice, and twists all came together so perfectly. Definitely a new favorite cowboy romance for me! 🤠❤️
I absolutely loved that they were rivals AND both bull riders. I’ve never read a romance featuring a female bull rider before, and it made the story feel so fresh and different. Their rivalry, chemistry, and tension were everything, and when things finally started heating up between them, the spicy scenes had me kicking my feet.
But I was not prepared for how emotional this book would be. The plot twists completely caught me off guard, and the entire storyline involving her twin sister absolutely broke my heart. I went into this expecting a fun, spicy cowboy romance and somehow ended up feeling every emotion possible.
It has been a long time since a book made me feel this much while reading, and I loved every second of it. The romance, rivalry, heartbreak, spice, and twists all came together so perfectly. Definitely a new favorite cowboy romance for me! 🤠❤️
August 23, 2026
Tame Our Wild — 4.5/5 ⭐️
“It’s for every individual who has had someone dust off their doubts onto them and say they’ll never succeed at something. For the ones who have been called a rarity or oddity and embrace the title, letting it push them to create space in the world for themselves where they thought they’d never find it.”
Harlow and Colson’s story was witty, fun, and so easy to fall in love with! Their banter and competitiveness made their chemistry feel so real and had me completely invested in their story.
I also loved the realization that so much of their “hatred” for each other came from a misunderstanding. It really drove home the idea that we never fully know someone based on just a few interactions or assumptions.
My only complaint? I wish we would’ve gotten more of their bull riding events with a little spice behind the shoot😜! Give me a little more of that, and this easily would’ve been a 5-star read for me. 🤠❤️
4.5/5 ⭐️
“It’s for every individual who has had someone dust off their doubts onto them and say they’ll never succeed at something. For the ones who have been called a rarity or oddity and embrace the title, letting it push them to create space in the world for themselves where they thought they’d never find it.”
Harlow and Colson’s story was witty, fun, and so easy to fall in love with! Their banter and competitiveness made their chemistry feel so real and had me completely invested in their story.
I also loved the realization that so much of their “hatred” for each other came from a misunderstanding. It really drove home the idea that we never fully know someone based on just a few interactions or assumptions.
My only complaint? I wish we would’ve gotten more of their bull riding events with a little spice behind the shoot😜! Give me a little more of that, and this easily would’ve been a 5-star read for me. 🤠❤️
4.5/5 ⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow, wow, wow I didn't expect to love this book as much as I did. Every single book of Cassidy Cole's I have read has received a resounding 5 stars and Tame Our Wild is most certainly NOT the exception. Although, it did become my favorite book of hers yet.
The witty banter and jokes back and forth between Harlow and Colson left me cackling. This book was fun, exciting, full of competitive spirit (good and bad). It was tragic at times and full of angst, TENSION, fear, grief, laughter. I felt SO immersed in this world and I loved every single minute of it.
Colson's story really broke my heart, I thought I had it all figured out, but by the time I got to the chapter that revealed all I was full-on ugly crying and sobbing 😭 why did you have to break our man's heart like that, girl?
From rivals to lovers this book hit the highs, the lows, and everything in between and damn I'm sad there aren't any pages left 😅
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The witty banter and jokes back and forth between Harlow and Colson left me cackling. This book was fun, exciting, full of competitive spirit (good and bad). It was tragic at times and full of angst, TENSION, fear, grief, laughter. I felt SO immersed in this world and I loved every single minute of it.
Colson's story really broke my heart, I thought I had it all figured out, but by the time I got to the chapter that revealed all I was full-on ugly crying and sobbing 😭 why did you have to break our man's heart like that, girl?
From rivals to lovers this book hit the highs, the lows, and everything in between and damn I'm sad there aren't any pages left 😅
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September 11, 2026
This was a lighthearted and emotional story that I greatly enjoyed. I loved the idea of Harlow being a female bull rider. Watching her fight to prove herself in a dangerous male dominated sport was an inspiration.
I really liked Harlow. She was down to earth and really felt like she belonged in that dirt. She was relatable, especially with her love of horses. My heart melted at her interactions with Cosmos.
Colson was such an interesting character. He was the typical cocky cowboy but he was so much more too. I loved how he pushed Harlow and was always instigating her to challenge herself. He was great with the banter too.
This was a much more emotional story than I was expecting. It had so many nuanced layers that really brought the story to life. I loved the PBR setting along with the Payne ranch in Tennessee. I had such a fun time reading this story and would definitely recommend it!!
I really liked Harlow. She was down to earth and really felt like she belonged in that dirt. She was relatable, especially with her love of horses. My heart melted at her interactions with Cosmos.
Colson was such an interesting character. He was the typical cocky cowboy but he was so much more too. I loved how he pushed Harlow and was always instigating her to challenge herself. He was great with the banter too.
This was a much more emotional story than I was expecting. It had so many nuanced layers that really brought the story to life. I loved the PBR setting along with the Payne ranch in Tennessee. I had such a fun time reading this story and would definitely recommend it!!
September 17, 2026
This was my first read from Cassidy Cole and it will not be my last! This book gripped me and took me for the ride of a lifetime! Colson and Harlow’s story was amazing and they both have my heart.
The emotional journey in this pulls at your heart. Colson with dealing with his grief and demons surrounding his twin sisters death years before. The scene with him on his birthday gripped my heart and started tears flowing. You knew the man was in pain but never knew the true extent that he was affected. The emotional scene was written beautifully.
Harlow is a FMC that you can identify with easily and cheer for. She’s clawing her way back from a horrific accident and trying to make a name for herself in a male dominated field.
I loved seeing the relationship between Harlow and Colson develop and their love evolving from hate. The spice in the book was on point—-the rope scene?? The scene on the mechanical bull?? 🔥🔥
I can’t wait to read what Cassidy writes next!
The emotional journey in this pulls at your heart. Colson with dealing with his grief and demons surrounding his twin sisters death years before. The scene with him on his birthday gripped my heart and started tears flowing. You knew the man was in pain but never knew the true extent that he was affected. The emotional scene was written beautifully.
Harlow is a FMC that you can identify with easily and cheer for. She’s clawing her way back from a horrific accident and trying to make a name for herself in a male dominated field.
I loved seeing the relationship between Harlow and Colson develop and their love evolving from hate. The spice in the book was on point—-the rope scene?? The scene on the mechanical bull?? 🔥🔥
I can’t wait to read what Cassidy writes next!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Tame Our Wild by Cassidy Cole ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tame Our Wild was such a fun and emotional read! Cassidy Cole did a great job creating characters with chemistry that kept me invested in their story and pulled me in right away. I loved the tension, the banter, and the way their relationship developed throughout the book. I especially loved the support they showed each other as their feelings grew stronger. Around the halfway point, though, things lost a little steam for me. I was hoping for a few more secret, swoony moments between them.
I also guessed the twist pretty early on, so I found myself getting a little frustrated waiting for it to finally be addressed. But honestly, it paid off in the end! Their big emotional moment was worth the wait, and I really enjoyed how everything came together, especially the ending.
A solid 4-star read for me! 💕
Tame Our Wild was such a fun and emotional read! Cassidy Cole did a great job creating characters with chemistry that kept me invested in their story and pulled me in right away. I loved the tension, the banter, and the way their relationship developed throughout the book. I especially loved the support they showed each other as their feelings grew stronger. Around the halfway point, though, things lost a little steam for me. I was hoping for a few more secret, swoony moments between them.
I also guessed the twist pretty early on, so I found myself getting a little frustrated waiting for it to finally be addressed. But honestly, it paid off in the end! Their big emotional moment was worth the wait, and I really enjoyed how everything came together, especially the ending.
A solid 4-star read for me! 💕
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much @cassidycoleauthor for letting me read Tame Our Wild early. I absolutely loved every second of this book. It's my new favortie cowboy romance I have ever read. The book was funny, frustrating, spicy, angsty, sad, and makes you fall in love with love all over again. Thank you for allllll the tension that had me at the edge of my seat yelling, "will you just touch eachother already!?" Soooo worth the wait! 🥵 Thank you also for adding so much depth to story. I might of had dust or something in eyes a few times. I also didn't want the story to be over and say goodbye to the characters. MAYBE you can give Harlows sister a story because she was hilarious and I want to know her more!? You are my new favorite romance author and I can't wait to read what you write next! Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey!
September 1, 2026
I had the privilege of arc reading this ! And oh my gosh ! This is my second book from Cassidy and it WILL NOT be my last . This is everything I could want from a cowboy romance ! Banter, spice, plot, angst, and competitiveness!
I love how bad ass Harlow is, she takes no crap, when she’s knocked down she gets back up. She’s so hard headed and refuses to quit.
Colson is competitive, complicated and sexy. He’s got baggage that plays a big part in the story and affects his feelings towards Harlow riding.
Which omg 😭😭😭 I was not ready for the plot twist , once that chapter came, I just knew, and my heart sank 💔 I truly didn’t see that coming throughout the book.
It may be a slow burn but The chemistry between Harlow and Colson is intense once it starts ! I highly highly recommend this book!
I love how bad ass Harlow is, she takes no crap, when she’s knocked down she gets back up. She’s so hard headed and refuses to quit.
Colson is competitive, complicated and sexy. He’s got baggage that plays a big part in the story and affects his feelings towards Harlow riding.
Which omg 😭😭😭 I was not ready for the plot twist , once that chapter came, I just knew, and my heart sank 💔 I truly didn’t see that coming throughout the book.
It may be a slow burn but The chemistry between Harlow and Colson is intense once it starts ! I highly highly recommend this book!
September 10, 2026
Tame Our Wild had me hooked from the very beginning! The rivalry between these two was fierce, and their interactions were always something I looked forward to. 🔥
I absolutely loved the FMC — she’s strong, fearless, and knows how to hold her own. And an equally protective MMC? YES PLEASE. 🤠🔥 Their dynamic was everything!
I wasn’t expecting some of the more emotional moments, and there were definitely parts that pulled at my heartstrings. ❤️🩹 Between the tension, chemistry, and unexpected twists, this book kept me invested from start to finish.
The characters were well developed, and I loved watching their story unfold. The plot had just the right amount of twists to keep things interesting without taking away from the romance.
Overall, this was such a fun and enjoyable read, and I genuinely loved the journey from beginning to end!
I absolutely loved the FMC — she’s strong, fearless, and knows how to hold her own. And an equally protective MMC? YES PLEASE. 🤠🔥 Their dynamic was everything!
I wasn’t expecting some of the more emotional moments, and there were definitely parts that pulled at my heartstrings. ❤️🩹 Between the tension, chemistry, and unexpected twists, this book kept me invested from start to finish.
The characters were well developed, and I loved watching their story unfold. The plot had just the right amount of twists to keep things interesting without taking away from the romance.
Overall, this was such a fun and enjoyable read, and I genuinely loved the journey from beginning to end!
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