This book was such a fun mix of city-girl-meets-cowboy, slow-burn tension, and laugh-out-loud moments! Rider’s Block follows an author who finds herself way out of her comfort zone when she heads to Colorado for research. Her goal? To write an authentic cowboy romance. The problem? The grumpiest cowboy in the state happens to think she doesn’t belong there—and he isn’t shy about letting her know it.

The banter in this book is top-tier. The tension between the main characters is so entertaining, especially as they try (and fail) to keep things strictly business. There’s just the right mix of stubborn clashes, undeniable chemistry, and those little moments that make you need them to figure things out.

I also loved the setting—small-town, rodeo royalty, and all the charm (and chaos) that comes with it. The book balances humor and heart really well, making it a fun yet emotionally satisfying read. If you love grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, and a cowboy who fights his feelings until he absolutely cannot anymore, this book is for you!

i did enjoy this book, however it is just a typical cowboy romance. nothing groundbreaking but still cute.

Thank you NetGalley for the early arc! I wanted to love this story so badly but ultimately it just fell incredibly short for me.
We are following Mia who is living in California as a writer. Mia submits her book to several publishers when she gets feedback from one publisher after being denied multiple times she decides to actually listen and move to Colorado to a ranch to learn about cowboys and country life so she can have a accurate cowboy romance novel. She meets a guys named Eric and they have a spark instantly Eric likes Mia and he is extremely grumpy because of it. I personally just didn't feel a romantic connection between the two, I felt like there was no tension and it just felt like we were learning about everybody else in the book. I mean by the 60 percent mark Mia still thought her and Eric were friends. It was just incredibly frustrating to me and I just didn't connect how I wanted to.

such a cute slow burn cowboy romance!!!! when ameila an author is writing a cowboy romance she decides she needs some hands on experience- her friend offers for her to stay at her family's ranch in colorado. so she can do some research. being there she meets eric a wild cowboy who has a lot to show her about the rodeo life and farm life. they have insane chemistry but, mia is too guarded to let him in. luckily though eric is persistent and knows she is the one he wants. his family welcomes her with open arms and soon enough they are falling in love. this book was so so good and i truly enjoyed it.

This book was my first introduction to the author, and I was not disappointed. It hits several great tropes and has beautiful setting details. My two favorites are Grumpy x Sunshine and Found Family. I loved how frequently Jane Austen's writings, Frozen, and even Friends were mentioned. I was unable to put this book down at all. I thought this book was amazing. I like Amelia's friendships with everyone she meets.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the e-ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC!

While the plotline was a little predictable, I love a good cowboy romance. This was a quick and fun read.

I was 100% sure that I would love this book, I mean, she is a writer, he is a cawboy, a wholesome found family, he fell in love first. And I have indeed loved it, but the men of this author have left me very high standards.
I don't know much about cowboys, so don't know how acurate is the author, but she has convinced me, and she made me feel part of this story from the first page. The atmosphere, the rodeos, made me need more books like this one in my life, it has become my new obsession.
One thing that I value very much is that it's not one of those stories in which their love interests fall in love, argue for nonsense, and reconcile to be together. We can see how the relationshipbetween them evolves and how they fall in love, and that makes this book more special for me.
Definitely I need everyone to read it so I can talk about it with more people.

This is a good palate cleanser book. It’s a quick read so that helps.
I would recommend it people looking for clean romances

The moment you mention about a cowboy and a romance, it's an automatic 5 stars from me! Now it's official, I'm moving to Colorado

Did I enjoy this book? Eh. Were the characters lovable or relatable? Also eh. But am I incredibly tired of the main character asking/answering questions to herself? YES

Rider’s Block missed the mark for me. I loved the premise but unfortunately it just wasn’t executed well.

The overall pacing was slow and the relationship between the main characters was simultaneously excruciatingly slow bordering on non-existent and then somehow also too fast. The FMC off the bat is telling herself she doesn’t want to start anything with the MMC when he hasn’t actually shown any interest. She said more than once that she didn’t want to someone who “built before the girl and not with the girl” but at the point in the story he hadn’t said he wanted anything with her! Then all of a sudden they’re in a long distance relationship. It felt very off to me.

Overall the whole story really lacked any emotional weight and I could not connect with any of the characters. I ended up calling it quits at about 70%.

Also not the point but bringing casseroles on a picnic is crazy.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book.

So cute! Despite not being someone who really enjoys clean romance, I did find this book entertaining enough. (Don't threaten me with a cowboy romance/good time!) A cute grumpy/sunshine story, but I do wish we'd had the MMC's point of view.

I would recommend for anyone who likes a clean romance and enjoys a twist on the cowboy romance!

I am totally in my cowboy romance era, and this one was so fun!

I enjoyed guessing how the song at the beginning of most chapters would tie in to that chapter. I also enjoyed the Colorado scenery and cowboy culture.

Thank you to Waitlyn Andrews and @NetGalley for this gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Who is going to love it? Those who love ….
🤠 HORSES, RODEO, and RANCH LIFE!
😡☀️ GRUMPY SUNSHINE
❤️ Found Family
❤️ Low-Spice Romance

This was such a cute and endearing book. I haven't read a cowboy romance and plan on reading more in the near future. I loved the found family, the love, encouragement, patience, and the slow burn. Kissing is the spiciest it goes (if that matters to you).

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

After writing several successful books, Amelia decides to step into a new genre—but there’s one problem. Her manuscript keeps getting rejected, and the only way to fix it is by experiencing the setting firsthand. That’s how she ends up in Colorado, living with rodeo royalty to research cowboy life. The only downside? She constantly clashes with the grumpiest cowboy around. As the summer unfolds, their tension turns into something more, but keeping things professional proves to be a challenge—especially when alcohol is involved.

This book is packed with classic romance clichés, which I always enjoy. The dynamic between the main characters is entertaining, and their banter keeps the story fun. I also loved how the author captured cowboy culture in such a real and detailed way—it made the setting feel so authentic. However, I was expecting some spice, and the lack of it left me a little disappointed.

One thing I really missed was Eric’s point of view. It would have been great to get inside his head and understand his thoughts and feelings more. Despite that, the story was engaging, and the slow-burn romance kept me hooked. Overall, it was a fun read, and I’d love to see more from these characters!

This cowboy novel was an introduction to the author. I thoroughly enjoyed the family dynamic! The MC's grabbed me by the heart, and I held on for the ride! I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.

Oh my goodness this was so much fun. This was such a wholesome book! The lack of miscommunication and the directness of every character were so refreshing to read about and had me breathing a sigh of relief. I loved all the characters! Especially Dean, my love, you’ll always be famous to me <3

As someone who lives in Texas but is not in the country, I really appreciated the educational aspect. As Amelia was learning more it really put things into place for me and helped me understand more deeply some of the surface-level experiences I’ve had in the past. I also really appreciated the dynamic between Eric and Amelia. The way they truly balanced each other out had me giggling. I felt like I was right in the middle of family dinners and riding horseback alongside them as they tackled everything. Overall I had a fantastic time and will be keeping an eye out for more books by this author! LOVE

This was a swoony cowboy romance that was super cute and made me smile. While it had no spice or made up for it in the connection building that it had. I also am a sucker for a grumpy MMC. I loved the way it was written well and enjoyable to read.

This was overall a nice read.
3.5/5 ⭐️
I appreciated the authors writing style and I think there’s is a lot of potential in this world and in this story.
I’m a sucker for a story with writers, I love a good grumpy cowboy with a heart of gold, I loved the representation of women supporting women and healthy female friendships, and I love the idea of a big-city woman finding home in a small town.

Rider’s Block was a fun, easy read that delivered exactly what I was looking for—cowboys, romance, and just the right amount of drama. It had all the charm of a small-town, western love story, with a hero you can’t help but swoon over and a heroine you’re rooting for. The banter was solid, the chemistry was there, and the setting made me want to book a trip to a ranch immediately.

That said, it wasn’t quite on the level of an Elsie Silver book for me. The romance was enjoyable, but it didn’t hit as deep, and some of the emotional beats felt a little rushed. I wanted a bit more build-up, a bit more angst—but that’s just personal preference. Even so, I still had a great time reading it.

If you love cowboy romances and need a quick, entertaining read, this one will definitely do the trick. It may not be a new favorite, but it absolutely scratched the itch!

Rider’s Block is a sweet, cozy small-town cowboy romance that delivers all the feel-good vibes. With a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, found family, and just the right amount of banter, it’s the perfect comfort read.

Amelia, a successful author, takes a summer trip from California to Colorado after her debut novel in a new genre flops. Determined to figure out where she went wrong, she immerses herself in small-town life, working on both her book and her own guarded heart.
Then there’s Eric—a no-nonsense cowboy with his sights set on his goals and no time for distractions. But of course, love has other plans.

The side characters were fantastic, and I’d love to see each of the Randall boys get their own book (seriously, I’d swoon). With its closed-door romance and lighthearted charm, Rider’s Block is a solid 4-star read with a 0.5 chili rating—low heat but full of heart!