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USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Hope Ford brings you a steamy cowboy romance about a romance author that doesn’t believe in love until she meets a wounded warrior that teaches her that real all-consuming love can withstand anything.

Hailey

I’m a romance novelist who no longer believes in love.

My agent keeps calling it writer’s block, but I think what I have is more permanent. If I no longer believe in love, how can I continue to write books about it? Still, I take her suggestion to figure something out and find myself in Whiskey Valley at a ranch to get some firsthand knowledge of what cowboys really do. I am not prepared for the level of male hotness that greets me. Griffin is rough and tough and growly, but I catch glimpses of his tender underbelly that has even my iced-over heart melting a little.

Griffin

I’m a wounded warrior trying to learn to live again.

I don’t particularly want to show the city girl writer around our ranch. But at least I get to follow behind her and watch her curves swing as she walks. She could definitely bring all the bulls to her yard. I expect her to ask her questions and leave. I don’t expect to want to open up to her and share some of the wounds I came home with. And I sure as hell don’t expect to want to keep her.

Faithful Cowboy is the third book in the Whiskey Bryant Brothers series. If you love reading alpha ex-military cowboy, fish out of water small town romances, then you’ll love Griffin and Hailey’s story. Each book in the series is a standalone.

80 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2022

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Hope Ford

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Bestselling short romance author Hope Ford writes short, steamy, sweet romances.  She loves writing about ALPHA MEN that fall in love with CURVY WOMEN.  She has over 70 books and they are all available on Amazon.


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Profile Image for Howard.
2,179 reviews123 followers
October 27, 2025
3.5 Stars for Faithful Cowboy: Whiskey Valley: Bryant Brothers, Book 3 (audiobook) by Hope Ford read by Tanya Eby and Blake Richard.

A struggling romance writer who has given up on love ends up going to a ranch for some inspiration. Maybe some big strong cowboys can help inspire her. I’d love to know just how much research the author did for this story.
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1,509 reviews110 followers
July 28, 2022
Another great read in this series.

What can I say, Cowboys plus Hope Ford is a winning combination. Loved Grif. I’m sad there’s only one more book in the series.
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1,824 reviews1,515 followers
April 25, 2022
3⭐️⭐️⭐️

Style: Cowboy Romance
Story: 3/5
Enjoyment: 3/5
Dark Level: 0/5
Sexual Level: GOOD
Triggers: No
Violence: No
Male: Sweet
Series: Book 3
Pages: 80
Audio: No
Kindle Unlimited: Yes


STORY:
WHAT I LIKED:
I thought Griffin and Hailey’s relationship was cute. Hailey’s instant chemistry to Griffin, was likable and Griffin’s to Hailey as well. It’s an insta romance, so their relationship goes by pretty quickly. Hailey is a romance author who wants to learn about cowboys for her next story. I like her as she has a coy/shy personality. Griffin is home from the army after suffering an injury. In the beginning, came off a tiny bit grumpy but it was cute.



WHAT WAS SO SO:
I don’t think the story was bad, as it was still very likable for me. The beginning was ok and the ending with the physical therapist, it felt a little out of place and a bit like something was missing from that scene. That scene is what connected them to confess everything, but would have wanted something more.



SEXUAL CHEMISTRY
I liked Hailey and Griffin’s sex scene in this one. I got more than an ok and was happy.



SECONDARY CHARACTERS:
I always enjoy seeing the brothers, Natalie and Mia. As always I liked to read the little tease in the epilogue for the next story and looking forward to Chance’s story. I hope that the author does a series on the McCoys and that whole family.



OVERALL:
Was I entertained? Yes
Did I like the story? Yes
Would I read the other books in the series? Yes.


TRIGGERS:


NOTES:


****I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read. I based my book reviews on my preferences and what I like, and while these preferences may not be the same for others, I hope this review was still helpful.

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627 reviews
April 20, 2022
If you're searching for a sweet country romance this one is a good one. I just love a story between a romance author and a cowboy, it just warms my heart with the build up of their relationship. Griffin is kind of hard and cold but when he meets Hailey, he begins to thaw out and you get to see a softer side of him which was great. After her divorce, Hailey has come to Whiskey Valley to get some much needed inspiration for her new book but instead finds herself being drawn to Griffin, leaving instant sparks between the two and figuring how their future will look like when it's time for her to leave the farm.

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57 reviews2 followers
April 23, 2022
I love this series possibly because it’s about cowboys.

Griffin was injured from serving in the army and is having a hard time in his rehabilitation. He is at first annoyed that he has to pick up a romance writer from the airport but once he gets a look at Hailey, he’s head over heels about her. He thinks she deserves better but Hailey knows what she wants.

This was a very sweet story about a heroine knowing what she wants and going after the hero who even though wants, doesn’t think he’s good enough. This is a wholesome, heartwarming love story that’ll make you feel good inside. I’m really looking forward to the next one!.

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139 reviews
April 24, 2022
The Bryant brothers for the win. I loved seeing Griff’s story and you can’t go wrong with a grouchy army man even discharged. Even when struggling he believed in love. His protectiveness and caring were great restoring the belief in love and good men.

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939 reviews21 followers
April 26, 2022
This is a sweet cowboy, instant attraction romance. Both Hailey and Griffin were dealing with trauma in their pasts but had to decide to overcome it to be together. Hailey learning about Ranch life taught Griffin how to live again.
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4,071 reviews6 followers
April 24, 2022
This was a fantastic book. I loved Hailey and Griffin together. Hailey has been hurt in the past and has given up on love well Griffin is trying to find his place on the ranch after being medically discharged from the Army. Griffin helps Hailey believe in love while Hailey helps Griffin believe in himself again. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it and Ms. Hope as a must read author.

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3,003 reviews44 followers
April 22, 2022
This book is part of the Whiskey Valley: Bryant Brothers series and the main characters are Griffin Bryant, part owner of the ranch and a wounded warrior still struggling with his injury, and Hailey Young, a romance writer who has come to the ranch to learn all about cowboys and ranch jobs for her latest book. Griffin is annoyed that his oldest brother King has sent him to the airport in Jasper to pick up Hailey, thinking his brothers all believe him unable to do any of the other jobs on the ranch due to his injury and rehab. It doesn’t put him in the greatest mood when he first meets Hailey! She is struggling with writer’s block after her husband cheated on her and they just got divorced, leaving her unable to believe in love anymore. Hailey is a city girl through and through and has only arranged to stay on the ranch for four days, with a long list of things to learn about. He doesn’t want to teach her, but her curves have caught his eye and he soon finds he doesn’t want his brother Chance or any other man to be close to her, only him!
Hailey manages to get Griffin to open up about some of his most painful wounds and finds her an easy person to share these with. Not even his own brothers have seen the scars on his thigh, but Hailey comes to his room after he ended up bedridden, to rub salve into his muscles. A little trick she learnt working as a therapist masseuse for a previous book. He’d taken her for her first ever horse ride, but hadn’t managed to get back on a horse himself before then, so ended up paying the price! Hailey is getting to see the softer side of Griffin and is falling for him, as he is with her and he would love for her to stay at the ranch. She extends her visit by a week or so, and they soon get serious. Hailey isn’t as sure of what her next steps should be and how much Griffin really wants and loves her. That is until he makes it clear to her how much he cares for her. Another story with a HEA ending and a small glimpse of the next brother’s story still to come. A short romance with some deep issues for both main characters to overcome, learning to live again. I received an ARC copy of this book form BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion above.
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207 reviews8 followers
May 14, 2025
2.5 stars. ⭐️⭐️💫

this was the weakest of the series so far for me, sorry to say 🥺. I feel the further I progress with these the novellas the more…meh they become.

We follow the third Bryant brother Griffin, who’s ex-army after serving for 10 years. He’s back at his ranch after suffering a leg injury in which he attends physical therapy for. Meanwhile our heroine Hailey arrives to the small town to get inspiration for her next book as she’s a published romance author for the last 5 years. Griffin is ordered to pick her up from the airport and the two hit it off right away. But she only plans to stay for 4 days but Griffin hopes to change that.

My main issue was it being an instant attraction. I’m not a big fan of that trope, and even though you could argue and say the previous books are fast pace. This felt just a bit too fast for me. 🫣😮‍💨

The second issue was the heroine. She was too ott for me and assumed things too quickly, and she just wasn’t that likeable I’m afraid. She wasn’t established fully as she was only briefly mentioned at the end of book 2 and because of this I feel there wasn’t enough time to flesh her out 🤧.

Overall this was just very mediocre for me. But I do have to remember these are only short books that are quick and easy to read and if you’re like me, then they help you out when you’re behind on your reading challenge 🤭.

This was only my third time reading from Hope, and I do plan to finish this novella series with reading book 4! But I can’t lie, it’ll be good to be done with these and move on 🫢.

•tropes/genres•
😍instant attraction
🏘small town
🌾western novella
🖋author fmc
🪖ex-military mmc
💜city girl x cowboy
🥺scarred hero
👌🏻alpha/possessive cowboy
📖15 chapters & epilogue
🥰dual 1st pov
💗steamy/low angst
✨HEA guarantee
📚book 3 of 4
1,628 reviews4 followers
April 24, 2022
This is book number 3 of the Whiskey Valley: Bryant Brothers series and focuses on Griffin and Hailey. Griffin is back home after being discharged from the Army due to his injuries. His injuries have left him unable to do a bulk of what he used to do at the ranch and that bothers him because he feels like he is damaged goods since returning. Griffin spent 10 years in the Army and now he doesn’t know what he wants to do in life and how to best contribute to the ranch. When he is tasked with picking up Hailey from the airport and showing her around the ranch, he is not happy about it in the slightest. Hailey was sent to the ranch by her agent to get some inspiration after dealing with writer's block after divorcing her cheating husband. When Griffin and Hailey meet, there are instant sparks and an instant connection, but Griffin doesn’t feel like he has anything to offer her so he keeps her at arms length as much as he can. That doesn’t last long since their connection is so strong that it can’t be ignored. I love that they worked toward healing each other in different ways and finally found their HEA. This was an excellent addition to the series! I am absolutely loving this series and I cannot wait to read Chance’s story next.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
508 reviews9 followers
April 19, 2022
*spoilers* Hailey has problems writing her latest romance model featuring a coboy and city girl falling in love therefore she visitis the Bryant Brothers ranch- Herex bhusband cheated on her and she was deeply hurt, never experienced the love she so succesful writes about. Griffin, the Bryant brother to pick her up, was a soldier for ten years, still suffering from an injury in his thigh. He has troubles finding his place and worth on the ranch. He immediately falls for Hailey, but doubts his self worth. But he has experienced real true love, by his parents and brothers. When Hailey opens up to him, will they be able to be just the missing and healing pieces in each others life?
This story is so beautiful. It maybe a bit cliché, but it just adds to it appeal. Griffin shows Hailey through his gestures how much she means to him. He puts her needs first, although knowing he will hurt the next day. She pulls him out of his self doubts. They are so beautiful together. They help each other seeing again what it most important and that love can lghten up the dark corners in your soul. I devoured this story and already am excited for Chance and Amanda...

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2,494 reviews15 followers
April 24, 2022
The third installment of Hope Ford's Whiskey Valley: Bryant Brothers series brings us Griffin's story, and it's a well-written, beautiful love story between an army veteran and a romance author. Hailey arrives at the Bryant Brothers' ranch, her agent having made arrangements for her to hang out for four days to research her latest book - as she battles a huge case of writer's block following a divorce from a cheating husband. Griffin, the third eldest brother, is tasked with showing her around - something he is at first reticent to do until he lays eyes on the gorgeous red-head. Still trying to find his way after being honourably discharged from the army after sustaining an injury to this thigh, Griffin tries keeping Hailey at arm's length, until it becomes undeniable that there is a connection between them. Can the growly cowboy win over the jaded writer?

Griffin and Hailey, with their Kindle-melting chemistry and swoon-worthy story may be my favourite couple yet in this series. I absolutely loved Faithful Cowboy!

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4,331 reviews27 followers
April 24, 2022
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. This book in the Whiskey Valley series is about Griffin. He has been struggling since being discharged. Not only is his would still healing but his mindset has been negative all the way around. Hailey is a struggling romance writer who doesn't believe in love anymore. Cheating and lies will do that to you. She is very intelligent and understands the importance of knowing your subject. The trip to the ranch was supposed to be a learning experience. It turns out that they both learn what love is. Griffin was a guy you wanted to hug but still came across sexy. Hailey was a strong woman, just beaten down for a while. I enjoyed this short love story. I liked the characters a lot but felt like they needed more. The therapy session was great but other times, things seemed rushed. I guess I always want more when the characters hit all the marks for me. So that's a personal thing.

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2,372 reviews9 followers
April 28, 2022
Another Bryant brother finds love. Griffin is still recovering from his injury that got him honorarily discharged from his military career. Even though two of his brothers have found love, he doesn’t believe he’s worthy. His grumpy that he’s been sent to pick up the romance writer who will be staying at the ranch to do research for her new book. That all changes when he takes a look at her and it’s love at first sight. Hailey is getting over a divorce and trying to find inspiration for her new book. Griffin is all the inspiration she needs and suddenly the words are flowing. This was an insta- love romance. Both characters have insecurities to get over but they know that they have found their true loves and can’t wait to start a life together. A heartfelt read with lots of steam. Nice to see previous characters make appearances. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
5,154 reviews30 followers
April 25, 2022
Hailey divorced her husband when she found out he was cheating on her, as a romance writer this has made hard for her to write about love. She makes arrangement to learn about being a cowboy on the Bryant brother’s ranch. She never expected to find one of the cowboy so attractive that he get her motor running.

Griffin served in the military until he was injured and discharged. He is still trying to recover, his brothers are worried about him. He is sent to the airport to pick the romance novelist. When catches a glimpse of her, she makes him feel things that make him feel possessive. She is only here for four days and is going back to the city. Spending time together, things get steamy.

Can he convince her to stay with him on the ranch?

I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book with no obligation to write a review.
1,162 reviews5 followers
April 24, 2022
I thoroughly and completely enjoyed every bit of this book! I literally could not put it down. Together, Griffin and Hailey just work together despite their differences. Both have issues to overcome, very different issues but issues nonetheless.
Griffin is a rancher who served in the military but was sent home after an injury. Hailey is a romance writer from the city doing some research. Both fight their attraction for each other and even manage to convince themselves that their feelings are one sided. In their short time together, they manage to fall in love.
I definitely recommend reading this book!.

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79 reviews1 follower
April 24, 2022
Hailey is coming out of a divorce when she needs to do some research for her next book. Griffin was a soldier who was injured and was unsure of his place on his family ranch. When they meet instant chemistry, they both need to get over their hang-ups before they can commit to anything. I loved this story, Griffin was perfection: protective, sweet, and vulnerable, and I loved his character so much. Hailey was such a sweetheart, but she needed to protect her heart. This is one of those novellas that I wish were full length because I just wanted more of these characters. I'm looking forward to Chance's story next.

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7,458 reviews75 followers
April 24, 2022
My heart melted, Hailey and Griffin have the perfect chemistry that pulls you into their story and make you smile. Their sweet romance will make you smile as they both work through the struggles holding them back.

Hailey is an author who is having trouble writing about love, especially since her ex cheated on her. Her editor arranged to stay at the ranch to get a better knowledge for her character. Griffin was injured during his time in the Army, now that he has returned and is having trouble finding his place on the ranch.

Their connection is strong, the passion is hot and their support for each other will wrap around your heart.

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1,619 reviews7 followers
April 25, 2022
This is the third book in the Whiskey Valley: Bryant Brothers series. Hailey and Griffin's story is a steamy instalove romance. Hailey is a romance writer suffering from writers block. She’s doing some research and looking for a little inspiration on the Bryant family cattle ranch. Griffin is home after ten years in the Army leaving him severely wounded. Hailey and Griffin are both struggling from their own issues but could these two wounded people be perfect for each other. The attraction is there but will they brave enough to hold on to love. I can’t wait for Chance’s book next. I’ve really enjoyed this series and watching the brothers find love.

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4,410 reviews33 followers
May 5, 2022
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

In this book we meet Hailey Young & Griffin Bryant. Can two people who have been broken in the past find a HEA? Griffin is a man who is finding his place in the world now that he is out of the military. He wants to be a part of the ranch and his family again he just doesn't know how he fits in. Hailey has writers block and for some reason her best friend / agent thinks this is the place for her to get her mojo back. What happens when real feelings get involved not just the ones from her stories? Will it be a HEA or just a to be continued in their lives?

Amazing story by this author. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
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241 reviews
September 27, 2025
Conocemos aca la 3er historia de los hermanos Bryant.

Tenemos a Griffin, un ex soldado que se encuentra retirado producto de una lesión que lo dejo gravemente herido.
Por ello, decide volver al rancho y ayudar allí, sabiendo que no puede hacer mucho.
Esta perdiendo en un espiral emocional complicado, donde considera que el no vale nada.


Mia por su parte, es una autora de novelas románticas, que se encuentra pasando por un bloqueo total producto de la traición de su marido (hoy ex).


Llega al rancho para inspirarse para su nueva novela, pero encuentra mas que una inspiración.
Conoce allí a su nuevo amor.

Obviamente, al ser tan pocas paginas (como digo siempre) es todo por demás acelerado. Una pena porque es una saga que tiene mucho potencial.

200 reviews1 follower
April 21, 2022
Hailey is a romance author. She went through a terrible marriage and divorce with a cheating husband. She is suffering from writer’s block. She decides to go to a ranch to do research to finish her book.
Griffin is home on a medical discharge from the military after a injury. He is having a hard time finding his place at the ranch after years in the military. His brother asked him to pick up the writer from the airport. He reluctantly goes to pick her up. He is grumpy but attracted to her.
The both have to deal with their own demons. But they are attracted to each other. Does have a HEA.

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1,609 reviews5 followers
April 23, 2022
I absolutely love this series and loved this book... I do believe this one is my favorite so far but I can not wait to read the next one, I know it will be just as good.
Griffin is a sexy grumpy cowboy who was injured when he was in the army. He has troubles with the pain and how to deal with it, always grumpy because he is limited on what he can do.
Hailey is a romance author who is doing research on cowboys and ranches for her new book she is trying to write. Right from first sight the chemistry and attraction between Hailey and Griffin is off the charts.
These two can not deny what they are feeling for the other.
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4,250 reviews20 followers
April 23, 2022
This was a fantastic cowboy romance. I have loved each story in this series and this was no exception. Hope Ford has a way of writing that gets me so fully enthralled by the story and it can make a short story feel like a full length novel in the best way. I felt like I got a perfect well rounded story and nothing was rushed.

Griffin and Hailey had an instant connection and amazing chemistry. Griffin was my favorite type of hero, a little “flawed” but fiercely protective and loyal. I loved these two together and I’m curious to see what is in store for Chance.

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437 reviews1 follower
April 24, 2022
A really beautiful romance story. Hailey has writers block, which for a romance author is a nightmare. After her ex-husband cheated on her Hailey doesn’t believe in love, until she meets Griffin, the hot cowboy. Hailey has an instant connection with Griffin however he has a lot of wounds to heal after being in the military. They quickly fall for each other however Hailey is only visiting for a short period of time and neither are sure what it means for their future. A really beautiful romance story with fantastic characters and lots of hot, steamy passion. Great story.

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1,565 reviews19 followers
April 25, 2022
Griffin & Hailey

Hailey is a romance writer who has lost her faith in love. After being cheated on by her husband with his secretary, she has a massive case of writers block. Her agent suggests she takes a trip to a ranch to help her write her current book.

In walks Griff…. Brooding Grumpy Cowboy who isn’t sure he belongs on the ranch anymore. After being honorably discharged from the Army after an injury. He isn’t sure here his place on the ranch is.

Hailey helps Griff rediscover his love for the land and why he belongs there. And Griff shows Hailey that the ranch is where she belongs and that there are faithful cowboys out there.
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82 reviews
November 24, 2023
La verdad me gusto mucho este libro y debo decir que las palabras que le dijo king a su hermano me llegaron por mi hermana me dijo algo parecido por lo cual pude identifcarme con el personaje. Me gustomucho el libro recalco que se lee superrapido es un buen libro la verada no consume mucho tiempo terminar esta saga muy buena.

The truth is I really like this book and I must say that the words that King said to his brother came to me because my sister told me something similar so I could identify with the character. I really liked the book, I emphasize that it reads super quickly, it is a good book, it really doesn't take much time to finish this very good saga.
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