Sadly this one wasn’t for me, I had a very difficult time getting into the story, the writing style and the characters. It had all the makings to be a favorite but just fell short on being able to connect with- I’m sure many will love but sadly this wasn’t one for me!

Come for the cowboy, stay for the emotional whiplash and hay-scented heartbreak.

Thank you India Reiste for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own

Well, buckle up, buttercup—this book is a wild ride through the Colorado dust and desire. Kacey Hart is no damsel in distress; she’s a ranch-owning powerhouse with trust issues thicker than a bull’s skull. And Knox Ward? He’s the kind of cowboy who makes you want to break every rule you’ve ever written in lipstick on your bathroom mirror.

Their chemistry? Hotter than a July rodeo. I mean, sparks fly, walls crumble, and suddenly we’re neck-deep in feelings neither of them signed up for. I loved watching Kacey hold her ground while Knox tried (and failed) to keep his heart in lockdown. The banter was sharp, the tension delicious, and the emotional payoff? Worth every page.

Why not five stars? A few plot twists felt like they’d been roped in from the romance ranch next door. But honestly, I didn’t mind—I was too busy swooning and yelling “JUST KISS ALREADY” at my Kindle.

If you like your love stories with grit, heat, and a whole lotta sass, saddle up. This one delivers.

Thank you NetGalley and the Reistes for the ARC!

Mountain Time is a debut novel by Trevor and India Reiste and it was so good!
Kacey is a hardworking FMC who lives and works on her family’s ranch. She has learned the hard way that some men only want you for your money. Knox is a professional bull rider that doesn’t have time for girlfriends while he’s chasing his dreams of a world championship title.
I’ll always be a sucker for a cowboy romance and this one checked all the boxes for me. The pacing was great, the characters are so lovable, and I was giggling and kicking my feet through the whole thing. The writing is so well done for a debut novel! I’m very impressed!
Knox Ward is top tier book boyfriend material 🤪

“𝒲𝑒 𝒸𝒶𝓃 𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓅 𝒶𝓉 𝒷𝑜𝑜𝓀𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝑒𝓈 𝓌𝒽𝑒𝓃𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝓌𝑒’𝓇𝑒 𝓃𝑒𝒶𝓇 𝑜𝓃𝑒. 𝒴𝑜𝓊’𝓇𝑒 𝓅𝓇𝑜𝒷𝒶𝒷𝓁𝓎 𝑔𝑜𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝑜 𝑔𝑜 𝓉𝒽𝓇𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂 𝓆𝓊𝒾𝒸𝓀𝓁𝓎.” 𝐼𝓉’𝓈 𝑜𝒻𝒻𝒾𝒸𝒾𝒶𝓁—𝒽𝑒’𝓈 𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 𝓌𝑜𝓂𝒶𝓃’𝓈 𝒹𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓂 𝓂𝒶𝓃.“

This book contains:
~ Golden Retriever MMC
~ He Falls First
~ Bull Rider x Ranchers Daughter
~ Rodeo and Ranching lifestyle
~ Spice 🌶️🌶️

Mountain Time releases October 7th on Kindle Unlimited and physical copy’s can be preordered on Amazon or www.thereistes.com

“𝐼𝓉’𝓈 𝓎𝑜𝓊, 𝒦𝒶𝒸𝑒𝓎; 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝒾𝓉 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝓂𝑒. 𝒴𝑜𝓊'𝓇𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝓅𝒶𝓇𝓀, 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒻𝓁𝒶𝓂𝑒, 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒻𝓊𝓁𝓁-𝒷𝓁𝑜𝓌𝓃 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝒹𝒻𝒾𝓇𝑒 𝐼 𝓃𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝓈𝒶𝓌 𝒸𝑜𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑔. 𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝒷𝓁𝒶𝓏𝑒𝒹 𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑜 𝓂𝓎 𝓁𝒾𝒻𝑒, 𝓁𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓂𝓎 𝓈𝑜𝓊𝓁 𝑜𝓃 𝒻𝒾𝓇𝑒. 𝐼 𝓉𝓇𝒾𝑒𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝒻𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝒾𝓉, 𝐼 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓁𝓁𝓎 𝒹𝒾𝒹.”

Mountain Time is warm, charming, and full of heart. The kind of romance that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and get lost in its pages. The mountain setting is vivid and atmospheric, adding a sense of both coziness and adventure that perfectly frames the love story.

The chemistry between Kacey and Knox feels natural and steady, building in a way that’s sweet but still has plenty of sparks. I loved how their relationship developed; it’s not rushed, but layered with trust, humour, and that kind of comfort you only get when two people truly fit together. The small-town/mountain lifestyle details also added depth and authenticity, making the whole story feel lived-in and real.

While it leans into familiar romance beats, the sincerity of the writing and the tenderness between the characters make it feel fresh. It’s a heartfelt, uplifting read that’s perfect for anyone who loves slow-burn connection and a rugged, outdoorsy backdrop.

At first, the writing style in Mountain Time felt a little on the juvenile side, but once I pushed past the 20% mark, I was absolutely hooked. The story follows world-famous bull rider Knox Ward and Kacey Hart, from one of the most successful ranching families, as they find love even though neither of them was looking for it.

I especially loved the dual POV format—it made the romance so much sweeter because we always knew what each character was thinking. No endless guessing games, just two hearts slowly colliding. The imagery was so vivid that I felt like I was right there: sitting in the stands watching the bull riding or standing beside the horses on the ranch.

The love story between Kacey and Knox was tender and genuine, and the side characters brought so much humor. They were hilarious, and I cannot wait to read their books when the time comes! While there were a few moments where my attention dipped, overall, I found this to be a fantastic cowboy romance. Fans of bull riding, ranch life, and sweet love stories are going to devour this one.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me an ARC for this book.

Mountain Time by @trevorreiste & @india.reiste

🤠This was such a swoony cowboy romance.🤠

🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

4 big juicy stars 🤩

I basically ate this book up within 24 hours. It scratched my cowboy romance itch I currently have. This story had so much substance it has you NEEDING to flip the pages, you can’t put it down. Our golden retriever MMC and our fiercely independent and smart FMC are definitely one of the most swooniest main character stories I’ve read about in a long time, I love them both so much.

The banter in this was INCREDIBLE I was constantly giggling, this was such a beautifully wholesome read and I absolutely advise you to read it!

On a serious note: Fortunately I’m a retired horsewoman and understood the terminology used in this novel, however this would be pretty difficult for someone who doesn’t have a background in understanding the horse/cattle world.
There was also a lot of American based references that as an Australian had me needing to google lots of different references (especially to clothes 😩), despite this it would have been a 5 star read for me.

I cannot wait to read the next book in this series, it can’t come soon enough.

#netgalley #romancereader #cowboyromance #smalltownromance #bullriderromance #westernromance #bookstagram #advancedreaderscopy #mountaintime

3.75 ⭐️
When I got accepted for this ARC I was so excited. Cowboy romances are possibly my favourite sub-genre of romance books. But also having authors who have their own experiences in this world makes for an even better story. I loved the story of Knox and Kacey and there journey of love and acceptance was amazing. You could also really tell when the husband came in and gave all the details of bull riding and when the wife came in with knowledge of ranching. It was really cool to see. After about the 50% mark the pacing of the timeline and the writing got a little jumpy. But overall it was an amazing story with barely any conflict which I love!!!
Thank you to NetGalley and the Authors for giving me the chance to read there book as an ARC. Greatly appreciated!!

3.75✨️
I got to read this as an ARC!! love a good cowboy romance and this one combined it with rodeos and I ate it up! I love that you could definitely tell that the husband and wife author team wrote this using their experience of being in the rodeo circuit for over 14 years! The pacing felt a little off sometimes but for being a debut book I thought they did an amazing job! Im so excited for their next book as well! I love the communication between Kacey and Knox and I'm so happy the conflict in the book was actual things instead of just a miscommunication trope. I love going to rodeos and watching the events especially bull riding so I liked that those scenes were a bit longer and more descriptive, definitely made it feel like I was watching a movie or actually there in the scene.

(Arc Review) 🤠🌾🤍

I just want to start off by saying wow. Many times while reading this book, I forgot that I was reading a debut novel. The way this was written was phenomenal and I couldn’t put it down. I devoured this book in 2 days!

I am an absolute sucker for cowboy romances, that being said, I’m very picky about how it’s executed. This book absolutely knocked my expectations out of the park. It was perfectly paced, the chemistry between the main characters was palpable from the get go, and their relationship was built at the perfect pace in my opinion. The fact that our authors were able to apply their own experiences with rodeoing and ranching made this story truly stand out.

I couldn’t help but fall in love with every character. The relationships and personalities were adorable. The banter was a 10/10 and I found myself laughing out loud many times, namely thanks to Trey and Jessie. Those two had me dying! The side characters added exactly what they needed to and I just loved each and every one of them and what they brought to the story. I absolutely love when books have me finding myself wishing I was a part of the family, and I think it’s an incredibly special gift to be able to invoke that feeling in readers. This book absolutely executed that found family feeling in me while reading, invite me to a family dinner night please!!

As for our two main characters, Kacey & Knox, their relationship had me giggling and kicking my feet on more than one occasion and I felt like they truly built a relationship on top of the sparks that flew. Their communication skills were a breath of fresh air, and the fact that there was no third act break up? Thank you!! I adore these two!

Do yourself a favor and RUN to grab this book when it comes out!!

Side note, I cannot wait to watch this world build and I’m out of my mind already waiting for the second book with our next two lovebirds ;)

A special thank you to NetGalley and India and Trevor Reiste for allowing me the opportunity to read this book as an ARC. This was my first ever ARC read and boy did they set expectations high! Y’all have a true gift.

This was just what I wanted in a western romance! The main couple was so cute and I loved their banter!

Mountain Time: What a Ride!
This debut came highly recommended—and I can absolutely see why!
I learned so much about bull riding, ranching, and parts of the country I’ve never seen. The setting felt vivid and immersive, and the story had me hooked from the start.
Knox and Kacey were both characters you want to root for. Even though they each brought their own baggage, their commitment to each other felt real and earned. Their chemistry and growth kept me turning the pages—I actually stayed up all night to finish this one!
Huge thanks to the authors and NetGalley for the opportunity to binge this early. I’m already counting down to book two!

Words cannot express how much I loved this!!! Also where can I sign up to get me a Knox!
The inward struggle Kacey had with Knox's dangerous job resonated with me. Ive been in a similar situation being with a Marine. Her love for him not wavering and standing by him through it all was inspiring. I cannot wait for Trey/Jessie's story!! These authors are going on my "approved list" forever!

I have this book my all and kept picking it back up but I struggled to connect with the storyline and the characters and ultimately decided to DNF it.

Mountain Time is the kind of book that sneaks up on you, quiet at first, but layered with emotion the deeper you go. The setting is beautifully drawn, almost like another character, and it gives the whole story a sense of calm and weight. There’s something grounding about how nature and relationships intertwine here, making it feel both intimate and expansive. The characters felt real in their flaws and choices, and I appreciated how the story explored connection, memory, and the things we hold onto. That said, the pacing was uneven in parts, and I occasionally wished for sharper momentum to carry me through. Still, the writing has a tenderness that makes up for those slower stretches.

Rating: 3.5 ⭐️
This was a really good book! I enjoyed reading about Kayce and Knox and them finding their way to each other. There were a few times where I was a little confused with some of the rodeo terms just because I’ve never read a cowboy romance that centered on bull riding but once I looked up the meanings it was easy to figure out. Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read it! It was a great time and I will definitely read another book by this author in the future!

I really enjoyed the book, but I do feel as though a lot of cowboy romance books are repetitive. This was a quick read for me and will most definitely read more from the author.

I enjoyed Kacey and Knox's love story. Their journey together was complex, loving, emotional, and heart felt. There were a great range of side characters with distinct personalities which made them memorable. Also, I'm grateful to have learned so much about the rodeo world and the lifestyle. The epilogue summed up the story niclely. Thank you NetGalley and India and Trevor Reiste Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I had no expectations going in to this book after receiving a NetGalley arc. However Knox & Kacey’s story really surprised me & in the end I was left wanting more of their story!

“𝑆𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡, 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑜𝑜𝑟. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒. 𝐼 𝑑𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑒𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠”

One of my favourite things in a book with any type of sport or speciality - is when you can TELL the authors know what they’re talking about. I’m a rodeo girl who loves putting my boots on for an event & this was super informative about all of the things that go on in the background of bull riding 🥹

This has one of the best tropes ever and that’s a man with a no girlfriend rule, who breaks his rule as soon as he meets her. There’s something so good about a cowboy with a 🌶️ mouth, who knows what he wants & has the patience to get it.

I can not wait for Trey & Jessie’s book and you can now consider me a big fan of this husband & wife writing duo 🥰

Also Gran was hilarious and one of my favourite characters!

Read this if you love:
♡ small town
♡ cowboy bullrider x ranchers daughter
♡ slow burn
♡ he falls first
♡ golden retriever mmc

2.5 ⭐️

Kasey has lived her life in the saddle and has established herself well on her father’s ranch.

Knox has spent his life on the back of a bull and is chasing after the world championship after finishing 4th last year. When a friend asks him for some help over his summer break, he winds up finding something more than a job.

This was more of an insta love, friends to lover which can be hard to get into the romance if not done right. For two people with such guarded hearts, they gave in to each other relatively easily.


I think for a first publish, this was a great start for India and Trevor. I’ve been so excited to see where this journey takes them and I think they will have a great series on their hand.

One issue I had was that while they’re both so knowledgeable on the rodeo and ranch life, this book could easily go over the head of people who don’t know anything about riding and ranches. If I also didn’t spend my life with horses I would’ve been doing a looooot of googling.

Mountain Time is a beautiful read that captures both the grit and the grace of rodeo and ranch life. The setting is written with such love and attention to detail that you can almost smell the dust in the arena and feel the quiet calm of wide open pastures. The authors clearly know this world inside and out, and that intimacy comes through on every page.

What I loved most was how central horse training is to the story. It is not just a side detail but the heartbeat that carries through the narrative. The way the training process is described, patient and challenging but rewarding, mirrors the themes of resilience and trust that run throughout the book.

The rodeo scenes are equally compelling. They bring excitement and tension, but they also reveal the sacrifices and dedication behind the sport. I appreciated how the story balanced the thrill of competition with the quieter everyday realities of life on a ranch.

Where the book fell short for me was in the characters. They did not feel fully fleshed out and often leaned on familiar tropes rather than surprising or nuanced development. The final arc of the story also struggled to land. It was not built up as strongly as it could have been, which left the conclusion feeling rushed and flat compared to the vivid groundwork laid earlier.