A review by charleys_bookshelf
Stirring Spurs by M.A. Wardell

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

Stirring Spurs by M.A. Wardell is part of the Rainbow Ranch series, written by different authors. This book is on Rainbow Ranch, a safe haven for animals and humans. It is tender, sweet, and cozy.

Boone (Cookie) runs the ranch kitchen and makes sure all of this family and the ranch are fed and loved, and they spend time together. Everyone respects him, and it shows how much effort they put into making sure he is happy, and everyone sits down to eat meals together. Wylie is new to the ranch to work with one of the more stubborn horses. He has a troubled past and didn't know that Rainbow Ranch might be exactly what he was looking for.

Even as a novella, Stirring Spus is full of cowboys with manners, a level of care, and affection for one another. I love the family not being afraid of physical touch and showing each other love, even as men and "cowboys." The way they care for one another is heartwarming. And the care and attention that Boone and Wylie show towards one another was unmatched!

I have loved all of M.A. Wardell's books, and this one was no exception! Overall, this book definitely felt like a warm hug, and I loved the queer-normative ranch and the representation of Western romance. I would recommend reading this one and adding it to your shelf.

Thank you, M.A. Wardell and Grey's Promotions, for the review copy!