I absolutely devoured this book. It's part of a series but you can definitely read it as a stand alone (I did!)

Basically, you have your grumpy farm hand (Jackson) and his adorable dog who unexpectedly run into a 'runaway' (Wyatt) at a gay bar. Instead of taking him home to bed, he takes him home for food and an actual bed. Little does he know, they will be coworkers and more.

If you like age gap cowboy romance, this is for you!

It deals with some heavier topics as well (abortion/adoption, SA, homophobia) so just be aware of that before you jump in if those can be triggers for you.

It's been awhile since I finished it, so the details are fuzzy, but I really enjoyed it. A super fun read. I need to get my hands on the other books in the series now.

SPOILER(ish)
I figured I should put this in there since it might be a huge turn off for people, but there is a (male) character who sleeps with his dad's ex (also male). It makes sense in context, but just be aware of that going in.

Great follow up in the Woods ranch series. Arthur does a solid job mixing love, adversity and steam into a great little package!

I always enjoy cracking open an A.M. Arthur book. I know that I will get an interesting story, characters with heart and surprises. I was no different with His Accidental Cowboy.

Interesting … a man searching for his father. Characters with heart … Wyatt and Jackson and the whole Woods clan. Surprises … well, who is Wyatt’s father?

Written with quick wit and intensity, A.M. Arthur always brings you a true love story. The story was captivating and satisfying. The interactions between Wyatt and Jackson weren’t over the top or overbearing. The dominance and submission between the two of them fit their personalities. They both came to Woods Ranch with pasts and lots of baggage but they found their way to each other and past the obstacles that were keeping them from the other. It was actually a sweet love story.

From beginning to end, A.M. Arthur kept me engaged and interested in His Accidental Cowboy. I always seem to find a moral behind her stories which always keeps me wanting more. Acceptance is always a main theme but never so much as in this one. Accepting who you are, what you want and into a wonderful, loving family.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Shannan – ☆☆☆☆☆
His Accidental Cowboy is the third installment in the Woods Ranch series. It can be read as standalone without issue but as always, it's better to read in the order that the author intended.

Jackson is content in his life. Living alone at a motel with Dog and working at Woods Ranch. He’s not in a relationship but gets what he needs from a bar outside of town and protects his heart. When he sees the tall red head that's never been in the bar before, he's interested – until he finds out the red head is only 20. But he does settle for conversation with the man. What he never expected was walking into the barn the next day and looking at the man from last night.

Wyatt couldn't be happier to see the gruff cowboy from the bar. But Wyatt can't get involved with Jackson; he is looking for the truth that no one in his family will tell him. After research, he finds himself at Woods Ranch at the perfect time when they are looking for a ranch hand. Brand agrees to give Wyatt an eight-week trial. Wyatt admits he's new to this world, but it's something he wants and with Jackson as his mentor, he's something Wyatt really wants too.

I loved seeing Jackson open himself to Wyatt and their exchange of power. Wyatt is 20 years younger than Jackson but he's everything Jackson needs. The age gap isn't even an issue or odd. It was so well written you could feel the love between them. I loved seeing what happened with Brand and Wyatt. Those moments brought me to tears. I hope we get more from this series!


Angie – ☆☆☆
This is the third book in the series but can be read as a standalone. I have to be honest, I really struggled to get through this book. It took me several days to read it and the only reason I kept going was to find out how things turned out with Wyatt and his secret. I couldn't connect with any of the characters until the 80% mark in the book, which is crazy. I didn't feel the connection with Jackson and Wyatt at all. The plot was good, it just took forever for things to play out. I loved Ramie, she was a great secondary character. I wanted to love this book, but it fell short for me. The last 20% was the best and if the rest of the book was like that, it would have been great.

Nothing is exactly as it seems, but that also seems to be the theme with most of the residents and employees at Woods Ranch. They all have their secrets, some of them more serious than others, but none of them are kept with malicious intent. Wyatt and his secrets are no exception, even though they have the potential to hurt more than one person, including Wyatt himself.

Despite the age gap, Wyatt and Jackson are the perfect couple. I loved how they grew together and weathered the turmoil that the revelation of why Wyatt was really there caused. It wasn’t easy and there were some rocky moments, but it worked out for everyone – eventually.

I’m not sure what A.M. Arthur has in store for readers next, but I’m there for it. 😉

3.5 stars. For the most part I enjoyed the book up to the end & that's what really did it for me. The conflict was uncalled for. The other issue I had was the jump in POV's. I like when we get both MC's POV, but when we get into all the side characters as well, then there is when I have a problem. I lose track of who is actually speaking. Jackson and Wyatt made a sweet couple. We also had some unfinished business that I wished we could have wrapped up. Even though this is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.

An overall good read from AM Arthur in the Woods Ranch series but this one struggled to hold my attention throughout.
It has a good age gap between rustler, Jackson, and new guy in town, Wyatt, who ends up getting a job at the same ranch as Jackson the night after they almost have a hookup. Wyatt has a secret though, as it's not just a coincidence that he ended up at Woods Ranch. There's a good amount of tension between the two as they learn to navigate working together and, eventually, coming together when off work, giving Wyatt the chance to have new experiences and Jackson to scratch an itch but it soon becomes more than that to both men as they spend so much time together.
Wyatt's secret is understandable in why he wants to keep it and take his time moving forward to it's inevitable revelation but it's scary for him, especially as he becomes attached to this new found family he has at the ranch, with Jackson, and even with Remi, his landlord/housemate. He's a complete novice when it comes to ranch life and so reading his attempts at cowboying up is fun, and the joy that Jackson takes in teaching him.
I don't think there was one specific thing that kept me from rating this higher. It was a little slow paced and I didn't really connect with the characters. My heart went out to them when the why's of how Wyatt came to be at the Woods' ranch, it not just being him that has been wronged. Jackson is justifiably upset when he finds out what has been kept from him but his feelings win out when Wyatt needs him and it is a wonderful end to their story as the family comes together.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.

Audiobook review:
Overall – 5
Performance – 5
Story – 5

I loved the story.

I listened to this on Hoopla and I loved it. I received a review copy of the ebook from the publisher via NetGalley but got a bit behind in reading and reviewing. When I discovered this was available on Hoopla, I immediately started listening to it. One of the nice things about audiobooks is that I can listen to them when it’s not possible for me to sit and read a book. Michael Dean has done a wonderful job performing the books in this series. The voices he uses for each character are distinctive so it’s easy to tell who is speaking.

I thought this was a great story with a lot of interesting things going on. The age-gap between the two MCs is 20 years which is a pretty big difference. It becomes significant when Wyatt finds what he’s looking for at Woods Ranch. (Saying why would be a spoiler.) There’s mystery surrounding Wyatt’s best friend Jared and something he wants back that Wyatt has. It was also great to visit with characters from the first two Woods Ranch books.

I’m sorry to see this series end because I have loved all of the cowboy romances that A.M. Arthur has written. Here’s hoping that she may have a few more rattling around in her author brain. 😊

A review copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley but this did not influence my opinion or rating of the book.

His accidental cowboy
By: A.M. Arthur

📚💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕📚

Good for each other!

In this mostly dual POV M/M read we get Jackson and Wyatt’s true love story. What a great read it’s the third book in the series and is a definite continuation from previous books but can absolutely be read as a stand alone but reading in order will add to this story for sure. The authors writing flawless and the words are so captivating, the plot had so many twists and turns and none that I was expecting, and many shockingly intimate I have become a huge fan of this author. The author writes with so much intensity and emotion pulled from each book it’s felt page after page. Some are quick witted story lines are so perfect and lets you believe you have a front row seat. So being able to read this love story didn’t disappoint. The authors ability to have two separate individuals struggling in their everyday life and try to navigate someone else’s thoughts, needs and desires was intense and gives all the fills.

Authors Blurb: An experienced Texas ranch hand reluctantly falls for his much younger, very accident-prone coworker in this gay cowboy romance from acclaimed author A.M. Arthur.

Wyatt Gibson is in Texas looking for answers about his past. When he talks his way into a job at Woods Ranch, he never imagines that the hot cowboy he (almost) slept with the night before not only works there, but is the one showing him the ropes.

As a rustler at the ranch, Jackson Summer handles all sorts of things: mucking, herding, grooming, riding—and minding his own damn business. A lifetime of hurt will do that to a guy. What he never imagines handling is the greenest cowboy to ever step foot in Weston, Texas.

Jackson is determined to keep his heart safe—and falling for a hot young thing like Wyatt is definitely not safe. Especially because Jackson knows Wyatt is keeping a secret…one that he can’t quite put his finger on but that just might change life at Woods Ranch forever.

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

So many great tropes here - grumpy/sunshine, age gap, secrets, meet-cute, protective dominant, inexperienced sub and so much more...

Both men come from traumatic backgrounds and bring baggage to the table, on top of the fact that Wyatt also comes with additional secrets that could impact his relationship with Jackson and the rest of the Woods Ranch family...

I enjoyed this steamy and interesting story, but there were parts I wanted more of - particularly once secrets were revealed... and I have to say that while the crisis was foreshadowed, it was a little over the top for me.

It was lovely seeing the characters from the first two books and catching up with where they are at (a little surprise there too...)

"Oh, no she didn't just do that!", I kept telling myself about the author as I read this book, the latest in the Woods Ranch series by A.M. Arthur. The author managed quite the trick of putting together an enjoyable over the top cowboy soap opera with several twists and turns that paid off a few small plot threads from the first book in the series Think "Dynasty" or "Dallas" on a small family ranch and you get the idea of crazy plot turns in this one. Depending on your mood it might be a bit much, but in my case it was immensely enjoyable.

Wyatt Gibson has just hired on at Woods Ranch with the goal of answering some questions about his past. He's green to the job and ends up paired with Jackson Summer, who teaches him the ropes of the small ranch. The two of them hit it off despite their age difference and start burning up the sheets, all while Jackson starts suspecting Wyatt of holding back.

It was nice to see the previous characters in the series still holding prominent places in this book; some series introduce characters and then relegate them to cameo appearances afterward. This one doesn't - indeed, Brand, Hugo, Michael, and Ramie all play large parts in the story. I had felt that the last book had gone a bit overboard on the angst but this book corrected course nicely. Even if at times I was anticipating a few of the plot twists, I was still amazed at the author's audacity in her storytelling. I had a few quibbles at the end with the plot being wrapped up a little bit hastily (I would have liked to have seen a bit more of the consequences on the various families involved). Vastly enjoyable, I'd rate this one a 4.5 rounded up to a 5.

The third book in a spin off series involving troubled, damaged cowboys continues to build Woods Ranch as a place of safety and found family.

Brand is even given a viewpoint, even though the romance is between his ex-friends-with-benefits buddy Jackson and a much younger wannabe cowboy Wilson, eer, I mean Wyatt. This pair, opposites in many ways (age difference, experienced v innocence, cynical and grumpy v sunshiny optimism) find their attraction stronger than their work situation and begin an intro-to-mild-kinky fun times, while both keeping secrets.

We all know that secrets will ultimately test any relationship, and the climax is that, but as well, Arthur throws in a surprising (and out-of-left-field) dangerous situation involving an unhinged unpredictable person, who overtakes the drama of Wyatt's big reveal. It isn't a bad intervention, and in fact, it fits in completely with other books in this series, it just possibly isn't necessary. There is already enough going on.

Halfway through there is an introduction to a new character, and although it's a tiny moment, I hope it's the tease of the next book in the series.

Thanks to Carina publishers and Netgalley for advanced copy. His Accidental Cowboy will be out on June 27.

Thanks to Netgalley and Carina Press for gifting me an early copy. Below you'll find my honest review.

I'm really enjoying the Woods Ranch spinoff of Clean Slate Ranch, and this one was no exception. There's an age gap in this one, but they both seem to fit each other so it's not as big of a deal. There's a lot of history that causes issues and drama in this one, both their individual trauma sneaking up on them, and the actual history of Wyatt's parentage.

Mostly, I loved Jackson's sexy dominant but not abusive in any way gravitas. I absolutely would. LOL!

Not required to read the rest of the series, but does spoil some of the previous books, so up to you, but definitely recommended for MM and cowboy romance fans.

I have enjoyed this series, and although this is book three, it can be read as a standalone. Wyatt is searching for a father he has never known, and all signs lead to Woods Ranch in Texas, where he is able to get a job despite his inexperience due to a sudden injury. Jackson is an older cowboy who has seen it all, and he takes on training a very clumsy but willing Wyatt. Although their age gap is significant, both feel an immediate attraction. This soon leads to a relationship, but Wyatt is hiding his secret and Jackson senses that it will lead to problems, which it certainly does. But love (of all kinds) triumphs in the end.

**Thank you NetGalley and Carina Press for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

3.5 ⭐

This book is part of a series but can be read as a stand-alone. There's mention of past events from previous books but nothing too relevant to the story. I didn't read those books and it wasn't hard to catch up with the side characters and their relationships.

It was a good story. Well written and with barely any faults. I loved the relationship between the MCs. The power balance, the chemistry, and the communication were all chef's kiss 👌🏻. I thought the 20 years of age gap would bother me a little bit more, but that wasn't the case.

This is a new to me author but I'll be checking more of their work because I related with their writing style. The only thing that annoyed me was the change of PV without warning. In the beginning, I was surprised when a side character started narrating 😂. It took me a minute to realize who it was. Then, I got used to it and it wasn't too chafing.

The reason for my 3.5 stars was the conflict at the end. I found it excessive. I suppose it's associated with the next book of the series because the details weren't explained after all the drama. I don't enjoy those "action" scenes in romance novels when one of them ends up in the hospital, and that sad moment solves all the relationship problems. It wasn't like that in this one but it was too close for my liking.

Big Age gap romance. 20 years difference between wyatt and Jackson. Wyatt was very young. It's wasn't a bad read. It's very fast pace. Brand and Jackson had a history and him being now with Wyatt was a bit off putting considering what we discover through the story. There's definitely chemistry and banter between them.
ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley and the opinion expressed here is my own.

It was a nice read, but I felt like something was missing in the end.
The age gap was almost too much, but I always love this trope!
The drama surrounding it all got boring after a bit, that's why my rating is a bit low.
However, the romance was cute and wonderfully explored!


Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second AM Arthur book and I’m here for it. With this one there is ALOT to grapple with …
Secret baby (Wyatt) sets off in search of his biological dad. On the way he meets Jackson, a quiet, brooding cowboy 20 years Wyatts’s senior. Sparks fly and nothing happens initially - until Wyatt is given a job with Jackson on the ranch. There’s an element of suspense with this one consistent with books in this series.

Jackson is the character that drew me to this book. We learn alot about what makes him the way he is so it’s pretty powerful. He’s pragmatic and insightful though I couldn’t help but feel a bit sad for him until he met Wyatt, and admittedly even then.

I think the struggle for people with this is the big age gap - and some other dynamics at play with Wyatt, Jackson and another character Brand. I won’t reveal it but woah … this could have played our any which way.

At times I felt the book meandered and wasn’t sure where it was going. It did get there in the end though I admit to my concentration wandering a bit in the middle.

This was an alright read and parts of it were great but overall it just felt a little lacklustre. I do think part of the reason I didn't like it more was because the 'secret baby' trope doesn't really appeal to me and I missed it entirely when I requested the book. I also just got really fed up with Wyatt's choices and justifications and it just felt like a lot of the drama could have been shortened and it would have felt snappier, as it was quite repetitive.

This was a decent read but it didn't wow me.

So I should definitely preface this entire review by saying that secret baby books are NOT my jam. Like the opposite of my favorite in fact. I'm also not a fan of dad's-best-friend books or age gap as a rule. Like ten year age gap - I can handle - but he's twice his age gap - not as much. So - just know in reading this book you are getting in to BOTH tropes. Sheesh. Also - my review may be biased by my inherit non-favoritism of those two tropes.

BUT I do LOVE AM Arthur - so maybe that offsets it all? Overall - this wasn't my favorite of the series - but it is well written and highly emotional. I do love grumpy Jackson and have since we first met him. We learn so many unexpected things about him in this book as well. He really became a very well-rounded character. Every action he takes in this story truly fits his character and background. I loved how careful he was with Wyatt and really how brave he was. Even when we reached the point of Jackson finding out the truth about Wyatt - I felt like the way both of them handled it was really well done.

Wyatt is - very young - and acts fully within that age range character wise. But he really is good for Jackson - despite the age difference. He brings some sunshine into Jackson's life that was very much needed.

Overall - this is definitely a good read and I can't wait for more from the Woods Ranch crew and family.

TW - Parental death, parental abandonment, adoption, sex work, and sexual assault (off page).