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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
This was a cute read, first by this author. I’m not sure if it’s the style of writing or just because it’s a novella but it felt very cheesy
C+ / 3.5 stars
Stirring Spurs is the first book in the new multi-author Rainbow Ranch series, and my first time reading anything by this author. It’s a long novella or short novel, coming in at around two hundred pages, and features the members of the close-knit Adams siblings – twins Beau and Boone, younger brother Benny and younger sister, Billie – and their friends and co-workers on their sprawling, queer-friendly Oklahoma ranch.
Boone is the younger twin by a couple of minutes, and is the ranch’s ‘cookie’ – showing his ilove and care for everyone around him by putting together delicious, home-cooked meals. His big heart and sunny disposition make him the perfect caretaker – and conceal the part of him that thinks wistfully of having someone to love and care for who will love and care for him in return.
Broody cowboy Wylie Anderson lives a nomadic life, moving from ranch to ranch and staying a month or two before moving on, and fully expects to do the same after the monthly rodeo at Rainbow Ranch. What he doesn’t expect is Boone – kind, sunny-natured, nurturing, gorgeous Boone, who gets under his skin and, for the first time since he left his own home after tragedy struck, makes him think he might actually want to put down some roots.
Stirring Spurs is a low (to no) angst, sweet, sexy romance between two people who don’t really have any obstacles to a relationship other than the question of whether Wylie will stick around. To be perfectly honest, it was all waaaay too saccharine for my taste, plus I’m not a fan of insta-love; I’m here for the yearning and the flirting, but things heat up pretty quickly (no surprise given the page count). While the writing is generally good – there’s a real warmth to it that impressed me - some of the dialogue feels awkward (even a bit cringe-y) and Boone’s defining trait appears to be that he’s a good cook; I’m strugging to recall much about him other than that. Wylie has a bit more going on, although hints at some heavier themes aren’t really explored, and I’d have liked a bit more emotional depth to the characters.
I did enjoy the whole slice-of-life nature of the story and the focus on the daily lives of the people on the ranch. There’s a interesting plotline about Wylie working with a rescue horse who has clearly experienced some trauma, and I had to smile at the antics of Dennis (the Menace), the miniature horse.
Ultimately, Stirring Spurs was too low-angst and overly-sweet for my taste, but if you’re looking for a cute, sexy, drama-free cowboy romance (and don’t mind a lot of syrup!), it could be the perfect lazy afternoon read.
Thanks to Greys Promotions for the ARC
Stirring Spurs is the first book in the new multi-author Rainbow Ranch series, and my first time reading anything by this author. It’s a long novella or short novel, coming in at around two hundred pages, and features the members of the close-knit Adams siblings – twins Beau and Boone, younger brother Benny and younger sister, Billie – and their friends and co-workers on their sprawling, queer-friendly Oklahoma ranch.
Boone is the younger twin by a couple of minutes, and is the ranch’s ‘cookie’ – showing his ilove and care for everyone around him by putting together delicious, home-cooked meals. His big heart and sunny disposition make him the perfect caretaker – and conceal the part of him that thinks wistfully of having someone to love and care for who will love and care for him in return.
Broody cowboy Wylie Anderson lives a nomadic life, moving from ranch to ranch and staying a month or two before moving on, and fully expects to do the same after the monthly rodeo at Rainbow Ranch. What he doesn’t expect is Boone – kind, sunny-natured, nurturing, gorgeous Boone, who gets under his skin and, for the first time since he left his own home after tragedy struck, makes him think he might actually want to put down some roots.
Stirring Spurs is a low (to no) angst, sweet, sexy romance between two people who don’t really have any obstacles to a relationship other than the question of whether Wylie will stick around. To be perfectly honest, it was all waaaay too saccharine for my taste, plus I’m not a fan of insta-love; I’m here for the yearning and the flirting, but things heat up pretty quickly (no surprise given the page count). While the writing is generally good – there’s a real warmth to it that impressed me - some of the dialogue feels awkward (even a bit cringe-y) and Boone’s defining trait appears to be that he’s a good cook; I’m strugging to recall much about him other than that. Wylie has a bit more going on, although hints at some heavier themes aren’t really explored, and I’d have liked a bit more emotional depth to the characters.
I did enjoy the whole slice-of-life nature of the story and the focus on the daily lives of the people on the ranch. There’s a interesting plotline about Wylie working with a rescue horse who has clearly experienced some trauma, and I had to smile at the antics of Dennis (the Menace), the miniature horse.
Ultimately, Stirring Spurs was too low-angst and overly-sweet for my taste, but if you’re looking for a cute, sexy, drama-free cowboy romance (and don’t mind a lot of syrup!), it could be the perfect lazy afternoon read.
Thanks to Greys Promotions for the ARC
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
cozy cowboy romance to read in one sitting that will make you wish you were on a ranch ( high compliment coming from a Brit )
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
What to Expect
- Cowboy Romance
- Grumpy | Sunshine
- Forced Proximity
- Feel Good
- Found Family
Feel good it was! This book made me giggle, smile, laugh and just had an all around great time reading it. The found family including a close knit family of siblings was the nucleus that everything gravitated around. The relationship with each sibling feels so special. I love that the series is set in a rural area in the south, showing love and acceptance can be possible anywhere. Boone and Wiley’s love is not about gran gestures and the story has no significant conflict, but it goes to show even great love can come from the every day and small moments.
Highly recommend and I’m excited for the rest of the series
- Cowboy Romance
- Grumpy | Sunshine
- Forced Proximity
- Feel Good
- Found Family
Feel good it was! This book made me giggle, smile, laugh and just had an all around great time reading it. The found family including a close knit family of siblings was the nucleus that everything gravitated around. The relationship with each sibling feels so special. I love that the series is set in a rural area in the south, showing love and acceptance can be possible anywhere. Boone and Wiley’s love is not about gran gestures and the story has no significant conflict, but it goes to show even great love can come from the every day and small moments.
Highly recommend and I’m excited for the rest of the series
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
