Amelia is a romance writer who wanted to switch up her writing style, but after her book gets denied by publishers multiple times she needs a new plan. Now she is heading to the plains of Colorado in order to do some research. But not just any research, cowboy research. While on the ranch she meets the grumpy cowboy Eric. And of course in true grumpy sunshine fashion, they cannot stay away from one another.

I was excited for the concept of this book, give me a cowboy romance and I am hooked. However, after reading a couple chapters of this book I just could not find a connection in order to keep reading. I felt that the writing was disjointed and clunky. It came across as awkward at times and difficult to understand.

Maybe in the future I will try to go back and give this book another go,

I really enjoyed this one! My first read from this author. This is a cute western romance with a slow burn.

This is a closed door romance so know that going in.

I liked that the author was diving into cowboy culture and enjoyed the grumpy/sunshine romance.

Overall:
1-2 steam
3.75 stars

Thank you netgalley for the ARC!

I am a sucker for a cowboy romance! I felt as though this one was a little too cliche for me, unfortunately I couldn’t connect with the characters because I was consistently being pulled out of the story. I think it has good bones, though, and I would love to give this author another try in the future!

If I could give this 4.5 I would! This is such a cute cowboy slow burn romance. I really enjoyed the characters and their dialogue and growth. I love the MMC, he’s totally the grumpy but sensitive cowboy heartthrob. This is my first Waitlyn Andrews book and I really enjoyed her writing style.

This is a very cute cowboy romance.
A quick fun read with a fish-out-of-water city girl and a rugged cowboy finding love.

The story follows a seasoned author venturing into unfamiliar territory—both literally and figuratively—as she embarks on a three-month stay in Colorado’s Cowboy Country to research her next book. What she doesn’t anticipate? Clashing with the grumpiest cowboy in town, navigating close quarters with Rodeo Royalty, and dealing with a certain someone’s tipsy confessions of attraction.

The novel’s greatest strength lies in its sharp, engaging voice. The protagonist’s wit and self-awareness make her instantly relatable, while the clash between her and her reluctant cowboy host creates fantastic tension. The forced proximity and slow-burning chemistry add layers to the romance, keeping me invested from start to finish.

Beyond the romance, the book paints a vivid picture of small-town life, rodeo culture, and the struggles of creative reinvention. The stakes could be slightly more defined—what’s truly on the line if the book doesn’t get published?—but the emotional beats land well, making this an entertaining and heartfelt read.

For fans of slow-burn romance with humour, charm, and plenty of cowboy grit, this book is a must-read. It was a great introduction to this author for me, and for the genre. Thankyou!

I genuinely told a friend I wished I had a head injury to reread this for the first time 😂
Absolutely 5 stars for this book. It’s my first cowboy romance, and one of my first few grumpy/sunshine novels, but I’m absolutely hooked. I loved to see the relationships unfold between all the different characters, and loved the slow progression of learning Amelia’s past. The characters were all incredibly lovable, and the animal personalities were a nice touch, too. I’ll be recommending this book to anyone and everyone I know. Gonna go buy some red cowboy boots and book a trip to Colorado now 🤍

A fun cowboy romance.
It was such a cute read and I was so happy that I came across this book.
Both characters were awesome even if I really had wished to have it dual pov to understand him better.

This book was such a fun mix of city-girl-meets-cowboy, slow-burn tension, and laugh-out-loud moments! Rider’s Block follows an author who finds herself way out of her comfort zone when she heads to Colorado for research. Her goal? To write an authentic cowboy romance. The problem? The grumpiest cowboy in the state happens to think she doesn’t belong there—and he isn’t shy about letting her know it.

The banter in this book is top-tier. The tension between the main characters is so entertaining, especially as they try (and fail) to keep things strictly business. There’s just the right mix of stubborn clashes, undeniable chemistry, and those little moments that make you need them to figure things out.

I also loved the setting—small-town, rodeo royalty, and all the charm (and chaos) that comes with it. The book balances humor and heart really well, making it a fun yet emotionally satisfying read. If you love grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, and a cowboy who fights his feelings until he absolutely cannot anymore, this book is for you!

i did enjoy this book, however it is just a typical cowboy romance. nothing groundbreaking but still cute.

Thank you NetGalley for the early arc! I wanted to love this story so badly but ultimately it just fell incredibly short for me.
We are following Mia who is living in California as a writer. Mia submits her book to several publishers when she gets feedback from one publisher after being denied multiple times she decides to actually listen and move to Colorado to a ranch to learn about cowboys and country life so she can have a accurate cowboy romance novel. She meets a guys named Eric and they have a spark instantly Eric likes Mia and he is extremely grumpy because of it. I personally just didn't feel a romantic connection between the two, I felt like there was no tension and it just felt like we were learning about everybody else in the book. I mean by the 60 percent mark Mia still thought her and Eric were friends. It was just incredibly frustrating to me and I just didn't connect how I wanted to.

such a cute slow burn cowboy romance!!!! when ameila an author is writing a cowboy romance she decides she needs some hands on experience- her friend offers for her to stay at her family's ranch in colorado. so she can do some research. being there she meets eric a wild cowboy who has a lot to show her about the rodeo life and farm life. they have insane chemistry but, mia is too guarded to let him in. luckily though eric is persistent and knows she is the one he wants. his family welcomes her with open arms and soon enough they are falling in love. this book was so so good and i truly enjoyed it.

This book was my first introduction to the author, and I was not disappointed. It hits several great tropes and has beautiful setting details. My two favorites are Grumpy x Sunshine and Found Family. I loved how frequently Jane Austen's writings, Frozen, and even Friends were mentioned. I was unable to put this book down at all. I thought this book was amazing. I like Amelia's friendships with everyone she meets.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the e-ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC!

While the plotline was a little predictable, I love a good cowboy romance. This was a quick and fun read.

I was 100% sure that I would love this book, I mean, she is a writer, he is a cawboy, a wholesome found family, he fell in love first. And I have indeed loved it, but the men of this author have left me very high standards.
I don't know much about cowboys, so don't know how acurate is the author, but she has convinced me, and she made me feel part of this story from the first page. The atmosphere, the rodeos, made me need more books like this one in my life, it has become my new obsession.
One thing that I value very much is that it's not one of those stories in which their love interests fall in love, argue for nonsense, and reconcile to be together. We can see how the relationshipbetween them evolves and how they fall in love, and that makes this book more special for me.
Definitely I need everyone to read it so I can talk about it with more people.

This is a good palate cleanser book. It’s a quick read so that helps.
I would recommend it people looking for clean romances

The moment you mention about a cowboy and a romance, it's an automatic 5 stars from me! Now it's official, I'm moving to Colorado

Did I enjoy this book? Eh. Were the characters lovable or relatable? Also eh. But am I incredibly tired of the main character asking/answering questions to herself? YES

Rider’s Block missed the mark for me. I loved the premise but unfortunately it just wasn’t executed well.

The overall pacing was slow and the relationship between the main characters was simultaneously excruciatingly slow bordering on non-existent and then somehow also too fast. The FMC off the bat is telling herself she doesn’t want to start anything with the MMC when he hasn’t actually shown any interest. She said more than once that she didn’t want to someone who “built before the girl and not with the girl” but at the point in the story he hadn’t said he wanted anything with her! Then all of a sudden they’re in a long distance relationship. It felt very off to me.

Overall the whole story really lacked any emotional weight and I could not connect with any of the characters. I ended up calling it quits at about 70%.

Also not the point but bringing casseroles on a picnic is crazy.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book.

So cute! Despite not being someone who really enjoys clean romance, I did find this book entertaining enough. (Don't threaten me with a cowboy romance/good time!) A cute grumpy/sunshine story, but I do wish we'd had the MMC's point of view.

I would recommend for anyone who likes a clean romance and enjoys a twist on the cowboy romance!

I am totally in my cowboy romance era, and this one was so fun!

I enjoyed guessing how the song at the beginning of most chapters would tie in to that chapter. I also enjoyed the Colorado scenery and cowboy culture.

Thank you to Waitlyn Andrews and @NetGalley for this gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Who is going to love it? Those who love ….
🤠 HORSES, RODEO, and RANCH LIFE!
😡☀️ GRUMPY SUNSHINE
❤️ Found Family
❤️ Low-Spice Romance