Wild Rose Honest ARC Review

4.5⭐️
Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage, this small town cowboy romance series will knock your boots off!

Seriously, though this was SO good!! It pulled me in right away, the banter was great and the storyline was well written. The characters were complex and developed further throughout the novel. The spice was hot!

After a devastating loss, Dallas took time to mourn rather than running the ranch with his brother Wilder. I’m a difficult position, Wilder attempted to run the ranch short staffed when his best friend Wes offered to invite his sister to help out.

One adventurous night after another and things become quite interesting. Oh, and that angst…
Wild Rose is definitely one to add to your TBR!

⭐️Grumpy Sunshine
⭐️Best friends sister
⭐️Cowboy Romance
⭐️Small town Romance
⭐️Workplace Romance

Thank you Net Galley and Embla Books for sharing this ARC with me. I really enjoyed it!

𝒲𝒾𝓁𝒹 ℛ𝑜𝓈𝑒 is a super cute small town, cowboy romance with some of my favorite tropes. If you are looking for some more cowboys to binge after finishing a few other (ahem VERY popular) similar series, this one will scratch that itch for sure.

The characters are fairly well developed, and just imperfect enough to be loveable, the amount of spice was just perfect for me. I had a few minor editing qualms (men do not barrel race, thank you very much), but overall, I enjoyed this sweet read, and I loved our wild, impulsive, FMC, Rose. I will definitely be checking out the rest of this series.

🎀𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤🎀
✨️Grumpy Cowboy
✨️Brothers Best Friend
✨️Ranch Romance
✨️Miscommunication (fairly minor)

This was everything and more!
Rose and Wilder had such fun chemistry throughout the entire book, which made it super easy to connect with the characters. Everything about the story felt organized and harmonious. The sneak peeks into the series were so cute and entertaining.

I love this book and I can't wait for the rest of the series!

Tropes:
~brother's best friend
~cowboy/city girl
~workplace romance
~found family
~small town

Thank you to Embla Books and NetGalley for providing me with a free e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Wild Rose is a sweet and fun cowboy romance with all the best tropes.
I enjoyed the dynamic between the FMC and MMC as well as the side characters.
The descriptions for the ranch were perfect and I got a really genuine feel of being there.
The side characters stories are well done and definitely got me interested in reading their books.
The romance between the MC's was sweet, but maybe a bit underdeveloped for me.
Overall, I did really enjoy the story and will want to read the next books.

We’ve got:
🤠 Brother’s best friend
📋 Boss & assistant
🏡 Small town charm
😤 Grumpy cowboy (him)
🌞 Sunshine artist (her)

If Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage are your jam, I think this will hit the sweet spot! The setting—a small Colorado town full of swoony cowboys—is adorable, and the cast of characters makes the whole thing feel like the setup for a whole series (fingers crossed!).

Rose is a bit of a hot mess, but in that relatable, “oh no, I’ve made another impulsive life decision” way. She’s creative, chaotic, and absolutely not ranch-ready… but when her brother convinces his best friend Wilder (aka the grumpiest, hottest cowboy around) to hire her as his assistant for the summer, sparks definitely fly.

The romance is open-door but pretty tame—I’d say 2/5 on the spice scale. It’s more about the slow burn and emotional tension than the heat.

I enjoyed this one, but didn’t totally fall head-over-boots. Still, it’s a sweet summer escape with a whole herd of cowboy potential.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! Releases July 23, 2025. 🐎💫

Loved this one! Wilder (MMC) is the brooding, gruff cowboy who is as protective as he is hardworking. He’s managing Blue River Ranch on his own, stressed and stretched to his limits. Rose, (FMC) his best friend’s sister who is a city girl with a free spirit, trying to heal from past trauma.
The back-and-forth banter between these was great! They challenge each other, pull each other out of their comfort zones, and support one another through their individual journeys of healing. Wilder shows his softer side, especially with the way he steps up for Rose. What I loved most was how Rose’s growth really shone through. Despite her wild side, her vulnerability made her so relatable and lovable. Wilder also had some healing and growth as he learns to accept his attraction for Rose. There’s also great side characters with sweet moments of healing, not just between Rose and Wilder but also within their community. I can’t wait to read more in this series! I am so excited for the next one!

If you love grumpy cowboys and fiery, independent women finding their way back to themselves, this book is perfect for you! 💕

𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐫𝐞:
💙Brother’s Best Friend
💙Ranch Romance
💙Boss / Employee
💙Grumpy / Sunshine
💙Age gap (9 yrs)
💙Small Town

This was cute and an easy palate cleanser kinda book but there were multiple times when grovelling should've happened and it didn't

Yes, Yes, Yes

The beginning. Meeting those who make Blue River Springs

I absolutely loved this story about Wilder & Rose. Wild Rose

There's cowboys, redemptions, loss, secrets, a pink cowboy hat, rival ranches and speed dating.

Everything you'd want in a small town cowboy romance with a slight twist to make it feel less like every other story with this trope.

I loved every minute and can't wait to read Dallas & Willow's story next. Four star read!!

Thank you NetGalley.
And a major thank you to Embla Books for granting my wish to read this story.

thankyou @emblabooks for the arc !

another small town cowboy romance ? yes, but this felt so refreshing and unique ?!
We’ve got brothers best friend, city girl x cowboy, grumpy x sunshine- and it’s delightful.

The characters are so well written, complex and loveable.
I adore Rose, she’s wild (get it) and impulsive, loving and kind. Our MMC Wilder is the quintessential overworked cowboy, grumpy with a filthy mouth. Their chemistry and banter is such a joy to read. I loved the gentle nods to what i can only hope will be the next books taking place at Blue River Ranch with the side characters- i’m praying for Willow to have her own book… and maybe Dusty :o

I loved this story so much

“Put your morals aside and kiss me, cowboy.”

“You’re not the kind of girl a sane man would walk away from.”

Needed a good cowboy romance in my life. Thank you so much NetGalley & the publisher for the arc ◡̈

“Put your morals aside and kiss me, cowboy.”

Wild Rose comes out July 23rd!! Wilder runs his family ranch with his brother but has been practically doing it solo since his brother is a little preoccupied. When one of his friends, Wesley suggests that his little sister can help Wilder is less than thrilled. He’s only met her once, she currently lives in New York and not Colorado, and she’s never worked on a ranch. Rose is nothing if not ambitious. She doesn’t care that she’s never worked on a ranch she’s going to do her best. Until she realizes how much more attractive Wilder is now that they’re both all grown up.

I loved this one. It hit exactly what it needed to. There was some miscommunication which is never my favorite and I couldn’t stand Rose’s brother but I loved all of the other characters including Wilder’s brother, Dallas. I can’t wait for his book and his story. Wilder didn’t say much but when he did someone was going to be blushing.

“You got a thing for badges?” “I got a thing for men telling me I’ve been a bad girl.”

“You’re on the wrong side of the country, cowboy.” “I’m exactly where I want to be.”

The start of this series was amazing so I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the rest. Also I can’t believe that I’ve never read a book by Roxanne Tully before 🫠

NYC based aspiring artist and psychology dropout Rose has terrible insomnia and a hair trigger slap reflex towards people who yell because of past trauma. Having run headlong once again into financial difficulties after losing yet another crummy job, she reluctantly accepts her brother’s offer to help out with clerical duties on the Denver dude ranch where he’s the head chef. Rose’s impulsivity repeatedly runs her afoul of the brooding, gorgeous, and overworked rancher to whom she’s wildly attracted.

Wilder was reticent from the start to hire his friend and ranch chef’s younger sister especially after hearing his friend’s recounting of her reckless antics. To further complicate matters, Wilder is inconveniently taken with her beauty, but knows it can’t last beyond the six weeks they’d agreed upon.

The universe, however, has other plans, and both Rose and Wilder stand to lose more than just their hearts when the dust settles.

This was a decent fish-out-of-water makes good storyline with some growth and compromise. There were moments Rose acted exactly like an immature person her age, which was exasperating, especially given her educational background, and of course Wilder and Rose’s brother were judgmental and rigid, which was equally frustrating. 4.5 stars rounded to 5.

I received an advance reader copy from NetGalley, and I’m sharing my honest review.

I love a cowboy romance and this is a great one containing the following tropes:

♥️ brother’s best friend
♥️ boss & assistant
♥️ small town
♥️ grumpy (him) sunshine (her)

If you like Elsie Silver or Lyla Sage, I think you’ll love this book. There is a great cast of characters, a small Colorado town and a trio of hot cowboys just waiting to fall in love. This is an open door romance that I’d rate about a 2/5 on the 🌶️ scale.

Everyone thinks Rose is flighty- she dropped out of her last year at NYU to “do art” and bartend, making spontaneous mistakes again and again. When her brother Wes convinces his best friend Wilder to hire her for the summer to with as his assistant on his ranch, Rose figures she has nothing to lose.

What she didn’t expect was for her grumpy boss to light her up like no one else ever has. But he’s the most guarded man she’s ever met. Can what they’ve found in each other ever survive past a summer romance?

I received this ARC via NetGalley. It releases July 23, 2025.

I read this in one sitting and loved it so much I can't wait for book two. if you like Elsie Silver, Lyla Sage etc this is definitely a must read.

Rose ends up at the Blue River Ranch for the summer at the behest of her brother who works with Wilder one of the ranch owners. Sparks fly as she tries to show she is independent and can stand on her own feet while Wilder struggles to learn to trust again. I loved the introduction of Willow, Dallas, Connor and Ginger. just the right level of spicy and romance.

First off let's state the obvious....this cover is perfection! If you are in the mood for a spicy cowboy romp, this book fits the bill. It took me a little bit to start liking the MC's Wilder and Rose but I grew to like them. The spice was great and Wilder's dirty talk was perfectly swoony. I had a great time reading this one and I'm happy to have found a new author to enjoy with a backlog of books I can add to my TBR!

Thank you NetGalley and Embla Books for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

When Rose accepts her brothers invitation to spend a few weeks working on the ranch where he's a chef, she doesn't expect to fall for his best friend. But Wilder isn't what she expected; he's understanding, and sweet, and for the first time she feels like she can open up to someone about the trauma she's kept almost entirely to herself. And on top of that, Wilder seems to take her more impulsive side in stride.

Wild Rose hits all the familiar ranch romance beats, and sets up two future romances I'm very excited for. I didn't always love the prose, but it's hard to tell how much of that is this just being an arc, and aside from that I really enjoyed the book. The dynamic between Rose and Wilder was everything I hoped it would be, and I really liked the extended cast. I'm definitely looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

Rose Evans is supposed to be off limits. She's young, impulsive, and worst of all, his best friend's little sister. But when Wilder needs help running Blue River Ranch for the summer, Rose becomes his assistant and suddenly all his rules are going out the window. The wild child from the East Coast has grown up into a petite spitfire with emerald eyes that don't back down from his scowls. Rose came to Montana to escape her past and find some peace, but her grumpy cowboy boss keeps saving her from trouble and making her heart race. He thinks she likes getting into trouble, but the more he rescues her, the easier it becomes to trust him with everything. With only a few weeks left before she has to leave, Rose must decide if she's brave enough to fight for the cowboy who's stolen her heart.

Rose &Wilder 🩷🫶🏽
4 stars ⭐️
The banter was everything I truly enjoyed and loved reading this ARC!! Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC ! And to Embla Books !


Rose is 22 year old city girl however is she mature for age somewhat but I know when I was her age I was just learning and growing and it took me some time and I know it took her some time and some things to happen in her life for to get to this point. However just like everyone she has a past and well she can be trouble 😅.
Wilder he is a grumpy sunshine type of man and I love every single moment of it ! He grovels and there is most definitely an age gap and when it comes to the banter I personally enjoyed it . He is a man of a few words but he knows what he wants and he is gonna try his hardest always!

If you’re looking for a cowboy meets city girl book this one is for you!

I really liked the premise of this book, however, I didn’t love the two main characters, Rose and Wilder. I didn’t quite feel like their relationship was developed enough (even though their individual characters had depth). I actually was more interested in some of the side characters in the little teasers we got, and I’m looking forward to their future potential stories.
Thanks NetGalley for the eARC.

a hair rote, but the romance is definitely sizzling, and i don't think it's very possible to get bored of grumpy cowboy romances. 4 stars. tysm for the arc.

3,5/5. I enjoyed myself in the end, sure, it’s a good time, but my comments throughout speak for themselves, and they are mostly: men in this book suck (mostly the MMC and his BFF, to be fair), Wesley is the shittiest friend and brother on Earth, inconsequential, and Willow and Dallas are like the only two people I care about and that one scene with them at the end was more exciting than the rest of the book for me.

I liked the story and the banter, the side characters, the spice, and some other bits and pieces. It did become interesting at some point, though I had trouble getting into it at first, mostly because of bad formatting of the copy (chaotic, it’s not easy to tell who says what).

I didn’t particularly like the main characters (although they do fit together nicely), because he was a possessive, unreasonable, hypocritical prude, and she was too reckless with other people’s property and livelihood.

I hated Wesley. He is the absolute worst, and nothing can convince me otherwise. Just the sole fact that he knew the ranch was struggling and yet chose to impose upon his supposed best friend his sister who he had absolutely no faith in and thought of as a wild card is beyond me. His behavior throughout the book is unacceptable, both as a friend and as a brother. I hate him.

At times, it felt like the author didn't read back anything she'd already written and because of that there were some awkward repetitions, weird dialogues, and inconsistencies, but they weren't big, so it's not that great of an issue.

Overall, I had enough fun, and I think I'm going to go back in again when Willow and Dallas' story is out. I suspect I might like it more.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read the ARC!