This was a sweet cowboy romance story! Although it did feel like I was reading a romcom too! I really enjoyed reading this story! Amelia "Mia" is an author down on her luck as her latest novel has been rejected by 14 publishers. Her agent tries to convince Mia to take a trip to Colorado to do some research for her book! It turns out one of her friends has family living in Colorado who own a ranch and Mia gets invited to spend the summer there. That is where she meets Eric, the grumpy cowboy! I loved the grumpy and sunshine trope in this book! Also there were lots of found family moments. We get introduced to Eric's siblings and the side characters were great too. It was a slow burn romance but it was worth it following along these two characters fall in love.

Thank you Waitlyn Andrews and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Pre- read opinions
- Cowboy romance

-Post read review

Good text pacing 10/10. was given the opportunity to give an ARC review. I would recommend this novel to others as it portrayed the cowboy fiction text quite eloquently.

If you are a fan of cowboy romance this my be your jam, as it explores the journey of a cowboy and a girl from the city. I admire how the author integrated aspects from their own experiences into the story.

A super cute slow-burn romance, but the story was both about falling in love and learning to let your guard down and allowing yourself to be loved. Amelia goes to Colorado for the summer to learn about the cowboy life because her newest novel has been rejected over and over and the main complaint is that she writes like she's never been there. Amelia's stay at the family ranch exposes you to the small town, the amazing ranch family and a journey to emotional healing for both main characters.

🤠 He Falls First
🤠 Small Town
🤠 Cowboys and Rodeos
🤠 Emotional Healing
🤠 Red Cowgirl Boots

𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: 4.75/5 𝓢𝓣𝓐𝓡𝓢 ⭐️

I absolutely loved Rider’s Block by Waitlyn Andrews! This book had everything I look for in a cowboy romance—humor, heart, and a setting so vivid it felt like I was right there on the ranch. The story follows Amelia Greene, a successful author struggling with writer’s block. To break through it, she heads to a Colorado ranch for three months of hands-on research. What she doesn’t expect is Eric Randall, a gruff, no-nonsense cowboy who wants nothing to do with her at first. Their slow-burn romance was everything—filled with tension, banter, and just the right amount of sweetness.

I also loved the way Andrews brought the ranch and its community to life. The side characters were so well-developed, making the world feel rich and real. While some parts of the plot were a little predictable, I didn’t mind at all because the characters and their relationships were so engaging.

Overall, Rider’s Block was a charming, heartfelt read that had me hooked from start to finish. If you love contemporary romance with a cowboy twist, I highly recommend it. I’m giving it 4.75 stars—so close to perfect!

Could not finish. DNFed @15%. Sorry but it did not grab my attention like i thought it would. I really just had to get through the first 15% as well.

As a fan of cowboy romances, this was a book I really enjoyed. It was a very quick and cute read. The book incorporated some of my favorite tropes, like slow-burn romance, found family, and the grumpy x sunshine trope. I loved reading about the evolving relationship between Eric and Amelia. Their communication was great, and watching them go from friends to lovers kept me hooked, and wanting to read more. While I adored the main characters and their story, I loved all of the side characters as well. The interactions between the main and side characters highlighted the found family aspect. I liked the inclusion of some of the side characters’ stories, like Dean and Penny. Overall, I loved this book and its characters, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys small-town cowboy romances.

Super cute cowboy romance …, slow burns aren’t normally my thing but this was written so well I love the characters and totally want more of the brothers love stories

After Yes, Chef, I was thrilled to find a new author whose writing I thoroughly enjoyed. I was looking forward to this because she cued up Rider's Block in that previous book. While I enjoyed the story, some elements were repeated from Yes, Chef, which made me question whether this writer has anything new up her sleeve. However, because I really liked Yes, Chef I hope to give something from Waitlyn Andrews a try again.

What a lovely sweet cowboy romance. The world was so immersive I really felt like I was there. I’m usually one for a little spice in my romance novels and although I only think it would’ve added to the story, it certainly didn’t need it.
It did feel a little like going round in circles with the FMC around the 70% mark, hence the four stars. But still a very enjoyable read.

A grumpy cowboy, a city girl in need of inspiration, and a slow-burn romance? Rider’s Block delivers all that and more! Amelia, a struggling author, heads to a Colorado ranch to research cowboy life, only to find herself entangled with Eric—a rugged, no-nonsense rancher. Their chemistry builds beautifully against the backdrop of small-town charm and meddling family dynamics.

I loved the authentic setting and the natural way their relationship developed. The humor and warmth made this a cozy, feel-good read. My only gripe? The pacing dragged in places, but the heartfelt moments more than made up for it. If you love grumpy-sunshine romances with a Western twist, this one’s for you!

⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 🤠 Grumpy Cowboy | 📖 Writer in Crisis | 💛 Slow-Burn Romance

Y’all, this book is cowboy romance perfection! Amelia Greene is a romance author in crisis—her latest cowboy book is getting rejected left and right because it’s missing authenticity. The solution? A three-month stay at a real-deal Colorado ranch, where she can research (read: survive cowboy boot camp) and hopefully regain her writing mojo. Enter Eric Randall—a grumpy, broody, super sexy cowboy who thinks she’s way out of her depth. Sparks fly, banter is top-tier, and let’s just say… research gets a little hands-on.

What I Loved:
- Grumpy x Sunshine – Eric is all gruff cowboy energy, and Amelia is a chaotic, city-girl mess. It works.
-Slow Burn Goodness – The chemistry simmers until it boils over in the best way.
-Authentic Cowboy Vibes – Ranch life, rodeo royalty, and all the small-town charm!
-Witty Banter & Forced Proximity – Give me two stubborn people who pretend they aren’t falling for each other, and I’m SOLD.

If you love cowboys, forced proximity, writer heroines, and slow-burn romance with tons of tension, this book is it. Highly recommend for fans of Elsie Silver & Sarah Adams!

Someone find me a ranch to “research” at, immediately

Tropes
-cowboy romance
-forced proximity
-grumpy x sunshine
-slow burn
-found family
-country boy x city girl

3.5 ⭐!

For my first time reading a cowboy romance, I surprisingly enjoyed this one! Usually, I rate romance books so lowly, but I surprisingly really liked this one! The storyline was good, the chapters were not that long except toward the end, the pacing was good, and I loved every single character in the story.

As always, thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. x

Riders Block is the perfect blend of humor, heart, and that irresistible cowboy charm. The story follows Mia, an author facing a career slump and trying to break into a new genre. She decides to head to Colorado for a few months to immerse herself in the world of cowboy country. Little did she know, she would end up in the home of Rodeo Royalty, and the one person she’s guaranteed to clash with is the grumpy cowboy, Eric.

I absolutely loved this book! The chemistry between Mia and Eric was electric from the start. Their banter, tension, and the undeniable attraction they try so hard to ignore made for such an engaging and fun read. Mia is strong, determined, and completely relatable. She’s juggling writer’s block while diving into the world of cowboys, all while navigating the chaos of being in a new place with Eric—who appears not thrilled to have her there.

And Eric? Oh, he’s a grumpy, brooding cowboy through and through, and I couldn’t get enough of him. His internal struggle as he fights his growing attraction to Mia was both hilarious and swoon-worthy. There’s something about a cowboy who acts tough but can’t help but fall for the heroine, and Eric’s gruff exterior made him even more endearing. The tension between them was so delicious, especially with his drunken confessions about his feelings for her.

The setting in Colorado, with its rodeo culture and beautiful landscapes, was the perfect backdrop for this slow-burn romance. The humor and awkward situations they found themselves in added even more charm to the story. The slow development of their relationship felt authentic and earned, with Mia and Eric learning to work through their differences and find common ground.

Honestly, this is a book I would love to see turned into a movie. Imagine those swoon-worthy cowboy moments, the gorgeous scenery, and the way Mia and Eric’s chemistry would come to life on screen. It would be a movie to remember.

If you’re a fan of cowboy love stories, slow-burn romance, and plenty of wit, Riders Block is a must-read. Mia and Eric’s journey is full of laughs, heart, and the kind of chemistry that will keep you hooked from start to finish. This one is a definite winner!

Riders Block is a sweet grumpy meets sunshine story with the intrigue of rodeo and ranch life fit for any cowboy romance fan.

The main characters were cute, with a good balance of snarky banter and background to keep me invested in their story. The side characters, human and equine, were just as big a part of the story and as fun to spend time with as our MCs.

That being said, the story had its flaws. The writing was rough. I understand this is an advanced edition and is not the final edited copy, but the typos and writing style made the story difficult to keep up with and connect to - it felt fairly juvenile.

The amount of detail on ranch life and the rodeo community was a great addition to the story, though sometimes a little heavy handed in describing every little bit of the terminology. Still, as someone who lives in and around the rodeo community it was nice to see so much research and thought put into descriptions on how everything works.

I think Riders Block has a lot of potential but as is could have used some more editing, shortening it up a bit, and a touch more focus on the central storyline (especially the romance). I look forward to reading future works from this author as their skills progress.

At first I was invested by the idea of the book, but half through it I was just... bored. I wanted to finish the book to see if it would go better, but no. The same four scenes kept repeating aaaall the time.

The romance wasnt good either, I didnt like it. It lacks of depth, of tension. I think the author focused too much on the setting, that they forgot it was a romance book.

Anyways, the book has some nice things (the family is cute, even if a little noisy), but overall its a no for me

I DNF'd after a third of the book. I did not care for the writing style or connect with the characters at all.

This book took me a little while to warm up to, but all of a sudden I ended up being fully invested and had all the warm fuzzies. I really loved how the characters were introduced, and the general vibe of the Randalls (get me a cowboy please!). I enjoyed exploring cowboy culture through Mia's eyes, especially as someone with no first-hand experience of it myself.
A couple of times the writing style or an odd comment jarred me from where I was reading, but this was not frequent enough to negatively impact the book. My only other negative is that the ex-boyfriend thing sounded like a bigger deal than it ended up being, so that fell a little flat for me. I otherwise related to all of the family drama, and loved the found-family feeling, especially being able to see the other brother's love stories play out within the same novel!
Solid 4/5 stars for me!

Super cute city girl/cowboy romance. Perfect show of cowboy culture too. Absolutely loved, even grouchy Eric

Heading to Colorado for three months of research is not on my bingo card for the year, but I somehow find myself in the home of Rodeo Royalty. Ideal for immersive learning, but a little less than ideal when I have a propensity to piss off the grumpiest cowboy in 100 miles. I know I’m imposing, he knows I’m imposing, but if I can just make it through the next three months without ticking him off further, that’d be great. And if we could make it through the sum

A fun, swoon-worthy, feet-kicking good time!! Cowboys, found family, overcoming childhood trauma, learning how to communicate and what it truly means to lay down roots…. This book had it all without ever feeling like it tipped over into “cheesy hallmark movie” territory.

I will say, at least on NetGalley, this book was advertised as “steamy and hot”. To be fair, Eric is definitely hot, but in my opinion this story doesn’t fall under “steamy” (for me at least). I don’t typically read closed-door romances, but I actually really enjoyed this one and will probably read the author’s other work as well!

An advanced copy of story was kindly shared with me in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity!