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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Wrangled Love is a heartwarming, delightful, humorous, tearful, flirty banter, and toe-curling scenes. I did shed some tears at certain parts in the story. I loved Jensen, Briar, and Caleb along with the side characters, which were a hoot and I hope to see more of them.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This single dad, small town, age gap, cowboy romance is got all the cozy vibes. Jensen finds out that he's a father to Caleb. Caleb however is not talking due to the trauma response of losing his mom. Jensen makes a decision to take Caleb to Bluebell for the summer, where he grew up to help connect with him as well as get away from the hustle and bustle of New York.
Little does he know that Briar, his best friends little sister, is going to be the one not only to help Caleb open up but maybe crack some of that hard resolve that Jensen has built up over the years focusing solely on his career.
Bluebell is just the place to help Caleb open up and bond with Jensen. This book was so good. I finished it in one sitting. Found family, small town vibes, and an everlasting love all found during one summer.
Thanks to The Smuthood and the author for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Little does he know that Briar, his best friends little sister, is going to be the one not only to help Caleb open up but maybe crack some of that hard resolve that Jensen has built up over the years focusing solely on his career.
Bluebell is just the place to help Caleb open up and bond with Jensen. This book was so good. I finished it in one sitting. Found family, small town vibes, and an everlasting love all found during one summer.
Thanks to The Smuthood and the author for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I thought I’d be so hooked on the Aspen Groove series that I wouldn’t be able to get into another series by Ann Einerson. Turns out, I was so wrong.
I’m really in love with Wrangled Love!
It’s such a heartwarming story—and so different from the Aspen Groove series. I never expected I’d fall in love again with a new series of Ann Einerson’s, but here I am.
The pace is pretty fast, and the story is so sweet and swoony. I really like Briar as an FMC: she’s a strong, determined woman. I mean, fixing pipes or AC and all that kind of stuff shows she’s not just sweet—she’s skilled and has big dreams.
Jensen is one of those heroes you can’t help but fall for. He’s steady, responsible, and so devoted to his son. But he’s also got that delicious grumpy-hot-dad energy that just works. I loved how he tried so hard to keep things professional, even when he was clearly drawn to Briar from the start.
The chemistry between Briar and Jensen absolutely sizzles. It’s this slow-burn pull that feels earned. I loved their light banter, the push-and-pull between Jensen’s sense of duty and Briar’s determination not to complicate things. Every moment between them was layered with tension, longing, and genuine sweetness. When they finally let their walls down? Chef’s kiss.
What really stole my heart was the way the three of them felt like such a natural fit. Briar didn’t just fall for Jensen—she fell for Caled, too. Their scenes together were so heartwarming, from quiet bonding moments to laugh-out-loud exchanges. All of their moments made their little found-family vibe feel so real and satisfying.
Ziggy’s reactions always made me cackle. And the Backroads & Bad Decisions group chat totally stole my heart.
The whole book is heartwarming and sweet, with no unnecessary drama and perfectly balanced writing.
I know I’m going to fall in love with the Silver Saddle Ranch series. And I really, really love Charlie!! I can’t wait for her story (maybe with Heath? 👀).
And I loved getting a little glimpse of Dawson Tate in this book ❤️
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wrangled Love is out today, and friends, this one squeezes your heart throughout the whole thing.
Tropes:
🦕 Surprise Single Dad
🦕 Roommates to Lovers
🦕 Childhood Friend’s Sister/Nanny
🦕 Forced Prox
Jensen is shocked to find out he’s the dad of a 5 year old when he’s contacted by a lawyer letting him know his child’s mom has passed away. His son, Caleb, hasn’t spoken since. He’s trying to figure out how to be an instant dad by reaching out to his mother figure back home. She tells him about the summer camp at her school, and convinces him to move back home for the summer so his family can help with Caleb. To give them some more privacy, they tell him they can move in with Briar in one of the cottages on their land.
You just want to give everyone a hug in this book. Little Caleb has been through so much, and it’s so sweet to see him get drawn back out little by little. When he finally speaks…he still my friggin heart. Briar does such a good job as his nanny by drawing from her own experiences with childhood trauma, and really pushes her to start her dream earlier. It’s so fun to see the relationship between Jensen, Caleb, and Briar develop throughout the book.
🌶️🌶️
Thank you, Ann and The Smuthood, for sending me a copy of this book!
Tropes:
🦕 Surprise Single Dad
🦕 Roommates to Lovers
🦕 Childhood Friend’s Sister/Nanny
🦕 Forced Prox
Jensen is shocked to find out he’s the dad of a 5 year old when he’s contacted by a lawyer letting him know his child’s mom has passed away. His son, Caleb, hasn’t spoken since. He’s trying to figure out how to be an instant dad by reaching out to his mother figure back home. She tells him about the summer camp at her school, and convinces him to move back home for the summer so his family can help with Caleb. To give them some more privacy, they tell him they can move in with Briar in one of the cottages on their land.
You just want to give everyone a hug in this book. Little Caleb has been through so much, and it’s so sweet to see him get drawn back out little by little. When he finally speaks…he still my friggin heart. Briar does such a good job as his nanny by drawing from her own experiences with childhood trauma, and really pushes her to start her dream earlier. It’s so fun to see the relationship between Jensen, Caleb, and Briar develop throughout the book.
🌶️🌶️
Thank you, Ann and The Smuthood, for sending me a copy of this book!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No