I love a good cowboy romance! I also love this author. She writes such amazing stories and this one does not disappoint!

This is a cowboy small town romance book, and it is the 9th book in the Gold Valley series. The main characters are West who is a broken man that just got out of jail and Police officer Pansy who is a broken woman who lost both her parent when she was a young girl. I fall in love with both these characters, and I loved reading them fixing themselves by falling in love with each other. I really loved this book. I love books that I really connect with the characters, and this book was one of those books. With everything going on in the world I have really been loving reading cowboy romance books not sure why. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (HQN Books) or author (Maisey Yates) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review , and I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch is the ninth book in the Gold Valley series by Maisey Yates. West and Pansy both have things holding them back in a major way from any kind of serious relationship with anyone, expedient each other, as they don't meet under the best of circumstances. But, the situations they keep running into each other under were pretty funny and cute. This was a new beginning story for both characters, and thanks to the families" on both sides, they filled me full of warm fuzzies as well.

I'm a huge fan of Maisey Yates' books and this story is a classic example of the author's fantastic writing. I fell in love with the characters and felt like I was right there on the ranch.
Ms. Yates has a way of bringing you into the story not just as an observer but a participant. 5 stars to The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch!

In the 10th book of the Gold Valley Novel series, prolific author, Maisey Yates pens a saucy opposites attract story where a hot-headed cowboy and a very responsible police officer collide.

As West Caldwell comes to Redemption Ranch to start over, the last thing he wants is to upset the local law enforcement, but he does just that when he meets Pansy Daniels. West thinks he's just gonna sweet talk his way out of trouble and into Pansy's heart, but he realizes that Pansy has her own history and if he wants to be part of her life, he's going to have to become a far better man than he realized he could be.

Saucy and fun, Maisey creates another couple I fell in love with. A great way to spend an afternoon, weekend, or basically give yourself a book hangover.

*I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

Do not pick this book up to read it unless you can read it in one sitting because you will not want to put it down once you start reading. It has it all laughter tears and some drama.

I absolutely loved this book but then again i have loved all if Maisey Yates books.

thank you netgalley and Harlequin for allowing me to read this title for an honest review.

The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch (Gold Valley #9). By Maisey Yates. 2020. HQN Books (ARC eBook)

After recently being exonerated for a crime he didn’t commit and finding out his father is Hank Dalton, a former rodeo pro, West Caldwell moves from Texas to Gold Valley, Oregon in order to get to know his father and half-siblings and to start fresh with his newly acquired property, Redemption Ranch. West thinks he can put down roots in Gold Valley, if only the small town would quite thinking of him as a criminal. So he probably should stop antagonizing the police officer with the ridiculous name and a penchant for writing him tickets, but it’s too much fun.

Police officer Pansy Daniels is drawn to the ornery new rancher, but feels it’s best to keep her distance. She’s up for the promotion to Police Chief and worries that an association with West could jeopardize her chances. West seems to be able to put first impressions aside, but Pansy not so much. Yet, the two have an easy connection stemming from their determined personalities and challenging childhoods. Will they take a chance on embracing who they really are and forge a future together, or succumb to fulfilling the expectations of those around them?

The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch is an enjoyable small-town romance about acceptance, redemption and hope. This is the first in this series I have read, but I’d like to read more, especially the book where West is first established, as this story already has West introduced and ingratiated into the Dalton clan.

There's something about seeing the Harlequin logo that has me one-clicking, ready to indulge in a great romance. And this author definitely brought me that. This story really got to me.

A beautiful heartfelt tale of family, finding yourself, finding love when and where you least expect it and finding redemption, hope, and new beginnings... I loved every moment of West Caldwell and Pansy Daniels' story, I think this is one of my favorites in one of my favorite series, so what do I give to it - six spoons?! I feel like I am still on cloud nine after the amazingly swoon-worthy ending in this book!
The meet-cute for West and Pansy was a perfect start for their fervent tale. The banter that follows, the daring actions that they take, the passion that burns scorching hot between them, as they get to know each other was charming and sort of enchanting, I could not get enough of these two.
They are by no means perfect, either of them, yet they complete each other like few people rarely do, and with each other's support and some inner struggles, they bloom to show their true selves.
Both West and Pansy have a broken past, their stories are different yet they get each other,. They understand the road each of them had to take to come to this point in their lives. They both have to learn to accept themselves and their role in their families, in their relationships, even in their community, to be able to take on the new chances and brighter future at their grasp.
The story is filled with life lessons and one-liners that I wanted to underline and ponder about later on. I adored the tangible passion between Pansy and West, and the deeper emotions taking root. The relationships with their family members were complex and complicated, which turned into life lessons and moments of growth.
As part of an ongoing series, you can always get a deeper grasp of the story if you have read the previous books, yet this tale could stand alone as well.
Loved every emotional, passionate, banter-filled moment of Pansy and Wess' love story
~ Five Spoons!

After the death of her parents Pansy lives her life striving to be good to make her parents proud. Shes even taken up the job of being an officer with the chance of being promoted. Things are about to shake for this lady though when West Caldwell comes to Redemption Ranch recently out of jail from something his ex had done. He can't seem to stop pushing Pansy's buttons and he might be just what she needs to break out of this ridged shell she placed herself into.

I loved this book is was pretty predictable in a way but all the fun to read with the interesting set of characters to make this story truly their own. I thought it was interesting getting to know Pansy and her past which made her who she was and unfortunately stunted her a bit where she hardly ever did much for herself in the letting go department. She was set in her ways and I loved seeing West break her out of that. He tested her and pushed her limited and it was so fun to watch. Then theres West's side of the story with his ex, then coming out of jail then just in general family issues of his own. Overall this was a pretty great read and I enjoyed it.

I always like this author’s book. Many are ones that I loved. And I’ve read a lot of Yates. This book doesn’t have that enemies to lovers vibe that some of her books have. Instead, we get two people who meet each other over a speeding ticket. Despite that, to me they didn’t feel like enemies. It played out very naturally and with the characteristic warmth that Yates’ books have.

If I were a new ready, I think I would go back to the beginning. The cast of characters (it feels like hundreds but I know it isn’t) could be confusing.

Impressions are a funny thing. We all do that – act on first impressions and then for some reason are surprised when they don’t actually pan out. Well Pansy did not make a good impression when she stopped West Caldwell to give him a speeding ticket. He was speeding down a local road. And Pansy was a local police officer. But West still felt a punch to his gut when facing a cop. After all he had spent three years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
Pansy was not aware of West’s background but immediately felt his hostility. Small towns have officers of the law. Pansy was used to dealing with neighbors and the like in her position. Pansy was a rule follower and expected the same from her community. West was not a rule follower a fact that for many years had landed him in hot water. He had to learn the hard way that there were better things he could and should do with his life.
West Caldwell was in Gold Valley Oregon to find the Daltons. The Daltons were not your usual family group. They were headed by the father Hank and his wife, their children and a group of illegitimate children – now adults – sired by Hank during his rodeo days. Hank was quite the scoundrel. Little by little some of Hanks kids are showing up at the Dalton ranch. And West is one of them.
Pansy and West have similar thoughts about life. You don’t necessarily get over the junk that happens in life that you can’t fix. But you can grow into the life you need. Hopefully that will suffice. Hopefully that life will blossom and grow. And dare we hope for love at the end of that tunnel. Life is a jagged edge waiting for a chance to smooth itself out.
Both Pansy and West truly deserve that.
THE BAD BOY OF REDEMPTION RANCH is book number nine in the Gold Valley Series. Maisie Yates had a vision when she started this series. The scenery is divine. The ranches quite splendid with amazing architecture blending in with the scenic mountains and fields. Of course the requisite number of four legged animals. Most of all is the Gold Valley community of characters that work their way into your heart and imagination. THE BAD BOY OF REDEMPTION RANCH is about finding yourself, your roots, your dreams and then working hard to find the real you. Not the person others have labeled. Not to meet expectations other than your own. Hefty goal but in a world created by Maisie Yates totally awesome. All the books in the Gold Valley series leave a lasting impression but to date THE BAD BOY OF REDEMPTION RANCH has moved up to be one of my all-time favorites.

This is a beautiful story of hope and redemption- conveniently happening on Redemption and Hope Springs Ranches in Gold Valley for two lonely people. While it could be read as a stand alone, there are so many wonderful characters and backstories, that it is best to read at least a few of them before diving into this one. The writing is superb, characters well developed and a heartfelt captivating plot.

West Caldwell is one of Hank Dalton's illegitimate children, who has recently been exonerated and released from prison after having served 3 years for a crime he did not commit but had been set up by his ex-wife. He is slowly getting to know his half sibs and bought Redemption Ranch nearby. He is also reunited with his 18 year younger other half sib, Emmett, on his mother's side, who had disappeared. Pansy Daniels, along with her siblings, cousins and a family friend all lost their parents years ago when the plane the adults were all traveling on crashed and the kids banded together to stay together by running Hope Springs Ranch. Although she was just a little girl, her father was angry with her when he left and she has felt guilty ever since, changing her wild nature to follow in his footsteps; not following her heart, but doing what is right. They both think that they don't fit in and are irreparably damaged, but they learn that letting people in, heals the heart.

Little did they know that when Officer Pansy stopped West and gave him a speeding ticket, that it was a blessing for both and the way to find home. We have often tell our children that it is much less painful to learn from our mistakes rather than repeat them, but that is not the nature of children. West says it to Emmett, but in an analogy that is so relatable that it is worth remembering and repeating.

I read an ARC provided by NetGalley.com and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

Very nice story! This is the 9th book in the Gold Valley series. I really enjoyed this story. The author has a great way of creating characters that you care about. Very engaging.

This is and going saga i tend to forget and don't have them all. We have West who is going to Gold Valley to get to know his half brothers sine he is the illegitimate son of Hank Dalton. West has done time for a crime he never committed due to the lies of his ex-wife. It is time for a new beginning. we also have pansy who regardless that her father is dead she still wants to make him proud and she is the epitomes of good girl. Upon meeting West they go head to head, bickering but these two have demons to face before they can actually have a go at each other..

Small town, sexy cowboy, opposites attract, and the first meeting is terrific - followed by some great banter in the beginning of the story. All of that should've made for my kind of romance, except that it doesn't quite work out that way. For the most part, I really like Maisey Yates' cowboy romances. They're a little over the top on angst sometimes, but I usually love the characters so much that I'm okay with that. However, I've run into a couple of occasions that I loved the cowboy but struggled with the love interest. This is one of those occasions, and try as I might, I could not make myself like Pansy. She started off okay, but the more I read of her, the less I liked her. We spend a good deal of time inside her head, and I've gotta say innocent is one thing, but Pansy is completely over the top. She's so immature that I felt like I was reading about a teenager more often than not. I'm trying not to venture into spoiler territory here, but I got thoroughly sick of seeing everything blamed on West. And I mean everything. If something didn't go her way, it was all his fault. Every bit of confusion, being late for an interview, being distracted - it's always his fault. Granted, he may the reason the reason for some confusion, some hanky panky may even be reason for oversleeping, but Pansy is 27 years old! That's right - 27, not 17, and since he didn't kidnap her, she's supposed to be a responsible adult. And this woman wants to be police chief! Gah! So, it's safe to say that I really didn't like Pansy. I get that she had some unresolved issues from losing her parents, but West has a few issues of his own, and I didn't see him blaming Pansy when he didn't get his way. Funnily enough, Pansy's epiphany comes when she gets exactly what she wanted, which is a little bit too convenient, and it surely didn't help my feelings about her. Had this epiphany come when she's sure things aren't going her way, when she's forced to see what's right in front of her, then maybe I could've come around to these two together. As it stands, I spent this whole book thinking that West was entirely too good a person for Pansy, and nothing happened to change my mind. What it boils down to is that it's pretty hard to enjoy a romance when you can't stand one part of the romantic couple, so this one ended up being a disappointment for me.

The Bad Boy of Redemption Ranch is another great tale in Maisey Yates's world. She makes me want to know her cowboys!

West has just finished serving his sentence for the actions of his ex-wife for and has come to Redemption Ranch for a fresh start. His childhood was far from idyllic so he hopes that this will give the opportunity to reunite with the family he only recently found out about.

Pansy had a difficult childhood of her own as her parents passed away when she was a child and all she wants is honor her father by always doing what is expected and always making the right decisions.

They don’t get off to a great start but as they get to know each other they are drawn to each other. They both have emotional scars from the past which makes their relationship tumultuous at times but opening their hearts to each other may just give them the healing they need.

3.5 Stars

I’ve enjoyed the Gold Valley Ranch series. Pansy and West’s romance was steamy and thankfully low on angst. West was such a sweetheart, patient with Pansy as she worked out her feelings, and I loved that he took in Emmett without hesitation. The small-town setting of Gold Valley described so beautifully it makes me want to pull up stakes and move to Oregon.

I love Maisey Yates’ writing, she brings her characters to life with emotion and relatable feelings. However, there was a lot of repeated internal dialogue that I feel could’ve been edited down. Still, the story was captivating, enjoyable, easy Summer reading. I look forward to Ryder and Sammy’s romance in The Hero of Hope Springs next!

A copy was kindly provided by HQN via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I tried to get into the storyline of this one and unfortunately it wasn’t grabbing me. I have mixed results with Maisey Yates series. I loved her last one, Cowboy Christmas Redemption, but DNF the one before that. This was a DNF at 17%.