What a read this was! I loved it! The characters the storyline everything!! I loved Rose and Wilder and their chemistry🔥 and it really liked how the characters grew aswell and opened up to eachother🫶🏻 was really sweet to see Rose and her brother properly patch things up too. I sped through this ARC and the wilder/rose moments where soo cute! Im very glad they eventually got their happy ending🩷 this was a 5⭐️ read for me! I was hooked and I will definitely be reading more of this author's work! Thank you to netgalley and Roxanne for providing me with this ARC😊

Wild Rose was everything I wanted it to be. A small town, cowboy romance and brothers best friend all in one, what more could you ask for. This book is amazing, the dynamic between Rose and Wilder is perfect and their relationship turns into something beautiful. Its great to see Rose deal with her previous trauma but also trust Wilder after all of that. This book addresses mental health in a good way and shows progress people can make and that it happens to everyone differently. While still producing the best HEA. I really enjoyed this book and am very much looking forward to more of the Blue River Springs series.

Wild rose is a hea cowboy book. Rose is a woman who can’t sleep because of a past tragedy. Wilder is the cowboy who doesn’t want to fall in love again. But the two are destined to be together

3.5 ⭐️

I’ll be honest, I solely requested an arc of this because I absolutely adore the cover. Then I got won over by the tropes—cowboy romance and brother’s best friend? My bread and butter!!

Overall, I liked Wild Rose, but wasn’t a fan of Rose whatsoever. She was annoying and immature and half the time I just wanted to strangle her. Wilder though was 😍😍😍

Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage fans assemble cos Blue River Ranch has got you covered!

🤠 Brothers best friend
🤠 Workplace romance
🤠 Small town romance
🤠 Forced proximity

This book follows Rose who is the wild younger sister of the Ranch’s chef Wes. Rose is struggling with overcoming a traumatic event that Wes knows nothing about and needs a change of scenery.
Concerned brother Wes convinces his employer Wilder to employ Rose over the summer to help with the office work on the Ranch.

Many twists and turns later.... can Rose and Wilder be together?

Really easy read for me with some open door spice sprinkled in! Looking forward to seeing what comes next at the Ranch!

Thank you to Netgalley, Embla Books and the author for the free copy. All opinions are my own and are left voluntarily.

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This book is perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Lyla Sage and Devney Perry. It was my first time reading this author, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially if you’re a fan of cowboy romances. The book features several tropes, including an age-gap relationship, a brother’s best friend, and a cowboy. Rose is the wild younger sister of Blue River Ranch’s chef, Wes, who is best friends with the Thorne brothers. Wes convinces Wilder Thorne to take Rose on as an office assistant during the summer because she’s struggling in New York City. Wilder needs help because his older brother is mourning the loss of his fiancée. Rose is trying to overcome trauma after a frightening event at her dorm. Despite the many plot points, the book is a quick read and the first in a series. There are a couple of quick open-door scenes that you can easily skip if you’re not interested in them. Overall, I recommend checking out Wild Rose.

Thank you, Embla Books, for providing this book for review consideration through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

I loved this book! When can I get book 2?!!

I've read a few Roxanne Tully books and they never fail to hit the right spot, The characters are always well rounded, the plot is foolproof, the spice is spicy and they never fail to leave me wanting more!

There's something special about this cowboy romance in particular, I'm not sure if it was the self discovery BOTH MCs went on, FMC found independence, MMC found security in another - it was just beautiful.

But genuinely, can I get book 2 now please?

Another yeehaw man for me to be obsessed with I have to smile WILDER WAS EVERYTHING!! He was so perfectly grumpy but also so down bad for Rose I was obsessed. The only negative thing I have to say about him is that I wish he opened up earlier and I wish he handled the situation in the end differently but he made up for it so all is forgiven!! Rose was a misunderstood girly I felt so bad for her for most of the book I just wanted someone to listen to her and actually understand her. Willow was the ultimate friend for her I loved their friendship so so much! Now Wesley i’m not gonna lie really made me mad for a lot of this book he just never wanted to actually listen to Rose and judged her so much and even in the end I don’t think he really did much to earn forgiveness so I will be holding a grudge. Besides that though I really did love this book and I will be reading the rest of the series when it comes out!!!!

3.5⭐️


Después de perder su empleo en una galería de arte en Nueva York, Rose McAllister se ve obligada a abandonar su vida bohemia en la ciudad para aceptar un trabajo temporal en el rancho Blue River, en Colorado, gracias a la insistencia de su hermano Wesley. Lo que debía ser solo un respiro se convierte en un auténtico reto cuando se reencuentra con Wilder Thorne, el rudo y reservado mejor amigo de su hermano, a quien no veía desde que tenía dieciséis años.

Wilder, sobrecargado con la administración del rancho tras la muerte de la prometida de su hermano mayor, no está nada entusiasmado con la idea de tener a la hermana mimada de su mejor amigo como asistente. Pero pronto descubre que Rose no es tan frágil como aparenta. En medio del calor abrasador del verano, las tensiones entre ellos comienzan a encender algo más que discusiones.



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Se nota la edad de Rose, se la pasa haciendo berrinches. Ya no puedo leer historias con diferencia de edad donde la protagonista tenga menos de 25 años.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest

⭐⭐⭐.3/4

Wild Rose by Roxanne Tully
Small-town charm? Yep. Brooding cowboy? Present and accounted for. Emotional connection? Ehh… not quite there. But listen, I’ll always show up for a dusty cowboy with issues and a slow-burn stare.


Summary (Spoiler-Free)

Rose is back in her hometown, bruised by life and not exactly thrilled to be staring down her past — especially when her past includes Wilder, the rugged, emotionally elusive cowboy who still knows how to make her heart do that thing. You know the one.

There’s tension. There’s unresolved hurt. There are stolen glances across feed buckets. It’s all very small-town dramatic — the kind of place where nothing stays secret for long and everyone has opinions on your love life, especially when it involves a man like Wilder.


What Hit the Mark

The setting: Total cozy, countryside vibes. If it were any more atmospheric, I’d be sneezing from imaginary hay dust.

The cowboy factor: Wilder is classic rugged-meets-guarded. Gritty on the outside, complicated under the surface.

Second-chance angst: I live for the slow burn of two people trying not to catch feelings again… while clearly catching feelings again.



What Didn’t Quite Work

I never fully connected with Rose or Wilder. I felt more drawn to the brother who lost his fiance. Something in the emotional chemistry just didn’t click for me — I felt like a spectator, not a participant.

The emotional stakes were there… but they didn’t always land. I wanted deeper vulnerability, more heart-hitting moments.

The romance moved, but it didn’t sweep me off my feet.

3.75 stars.
It’s a solid cowboy romance with the right ingredients: hometown tension, weathered hearts, and a man named Wilder who probably smells like leather and heartbreak. I didn’t fall head-over-heels for the love story, but I did enjoy the ride.

If you're in the mood for something soft, a little slow, and very western? This one checks the box. And hey — even when the story doesn’t completely hook me, I’ll always tip my hat for a cowboy with a complicated past and a jawline carved by saddle-wind. 🤠

💘 Grumpy x sunshine? Check.

💘 Brother’s best friend? Yee-freakin'-haw.

💘 Cowboy who falls hard but protects harder? I’m already packing for Blue River Springs.


This book is like a spicy romance candle: rustic woodsmoke, a touch of sweet hay, and a whole lotta “oh my god, did he just say that?” level of steam.

Rose is one of those FMCs you root for immediately; fiery, flawed, determined to shed the wild-child label and find her place in the world. She’s got a messy past, a mouth that doesn’t quit, and enough spark to light the whole ranch on fire.

Then we have Wilder, the emotionally constipated cowboy of your spicy small-town dreams. He’s got work calluses, slow blinks, and a tight grip on his self-control (until Rose shows up, obviously).

Oh and did I mention he’s her older brother’s best friend? I live for the “I can’t have her but I want her anyway” trope.
Together? 🔥🔥🔥
Think barn smoulders, forbidden glances, and plenty of “accidental” touching while wrangling hay bales.

The tension? Real.
The chemistry? Off the charts.
The slow burn? Deliciously paced.

What Worked for Me:

* The trope cocktail: Brother’s best friend + grumpy x sunshine + small-town + age gap = an irresistible mix. Tully blends them like a romance bartender with a PhD in reader cravings.
* Rose’s character arc: She’s not just there to be “tamed.” She’s figuring herself out. This book does a solid job of letting her growth take centre stage.
* Wilder’s soft underbelly: I mean, yes, he’s all scowls and strict boundaries, but underneath? Full golden retriever energy when it comes to protecting the people he loves. Cue swooning.
* The steam factor: This book does not play coy. Once the tension breaks, it breaks. The scenes are toe-curling, blush-worthy, and somehow still full of emotion. 10/10 would get caught sneaking this on my Kindle at work.

Wild Rose is the perfect cowboy romance to kick off a new series and I am officially obsessed with Blue River Springs. Between the sizzling tension, heartfelt moments, and dusty, swoon-worthy ranch vibes, this book hits all the romance reader buttons.

It’s like Yellowstone... if Yellowstone had more dirty talk and hotter makeout scenes in horse stalls.

If you're into grumpy men who finally break down for the right woman, or heroines finding healing (and hot cowboys) in small-town second chances, Wild Rose is calling your name. Loudly. And probably shirtless.

I had so much fun with this book. 🤠🌹

Wild Rose gave me exactly what I wanted — sizzling chemistry, small-town charm, and a grumpy cowboy who falls hard (despite trying very hard not to). I devoured this in one sitting and already know I’ll be recommending it to fellow romance readers looking for their next comfort read.

Rose is a total handful in the best way — chaotic, stubborn, but also deeply relatable as she tries to start over and prove she’s more than her reputation. And Wilder? Ugh, he’s every grumpy romance hero done right — all scowls and quiet protectiveness, the kind of guy who catches you when you fall and then pretends it meant nothing (but of course it meant everything). The slow-burn tension? Absolutely worth it.

I also really enjoyed the emotional layers tucked beneath the banter and heat — Rose’s self-growth, Wilder’s trust issues, and the way they gradually open up to each other. The brother’s best friend trope can be tricky, but this one worked so well for me. And that ending? So satisfying.

I’ll definitely be picking up the next book in the series. If you love your romances full of heart, heat, and cowboy chaos, Wild Rose won’t disappoint.

4 stars — sweet, spicy, and exactly what I was in the mood for.

I love cowboy romance books. I have read so many and have a shelf dedicated to them in my home library, so I'm pretty used to the basic tropes and general ideas for how most of them go. This book was no exception, it was pretty similar to the other ones that I've read, which is nice especially for the readers who pick up these genres with a specific outcome and plot in mind they want to read.

The characters were mostly likeable and fun, the author did a good job of illustrating the tension and build up of the romance between them. I enjoyed their banter and back and forth a great deal. Their dynamic of "brother's best friend" and "boss/employee" was really interesting to read about.

I did have some trouble getting behind the FMC in the beginning. I thought she was a little too young and childish in the way she acted, but that gets explained a bit more as you get into the story so I came around to her. I really think the book could have been longer, I think it would have been nice to have the characters a bit more fleshed out and connection to them all. I'm very curious about some of the side characters and the MMC's family, and I'm hoping this author writes more books in this world, it definitely seems setup in a way that there will be more, but I hope for a peek into their lives.

It was really nice having an FMC that was very "do it myself" and spunky, she was a spitfire and I liked that a lot. Overall I thought this was a fun read, it was quick and light, and it left me wanting more from that universe, which is always a good thing in my mind.

4.5 ⭐️

How many grumpy cowboy romances can I read?
The limit does not exist.

Rose & Wilder 💕🤠
City girl x ranch cowboy boss
Grumpy x sunshine
Boss x employee
Best friends little sister
Age gap

The banter was bantering.
Spice to plot ratio was perfect.

Rose is only 22, I remember my maturity level too at that age so her actions track, especially with her past that we come to learn about.
Little trouble maker tho

Wilder, give me all the grumpy.
I love a third act break up. And the grovel here was solid.

Colorado ranch setting

Netgalley arc review ✨

I first requested this book because of the cover (how could I not?!) but then I read the blurb and knew I needed it ASAP!

Small town? Cowboy romance? Brothers best friend? Yes, yes and YES.

I wasn’t particularly fond of Rose as a character as I found her to be quite immature and irritating. Wilder was a solid character with all of the good book boyfriend vibes. The romance was good, but I did find myself getting frustrated with Rose a lot.

Wild Rose was a promising start to the Blue River Springs series and I’m looking forward to following along!

Overall, I rate this book 3.5 stars.

I absolutely loved Wild Rose by Roxanne Tully!
This is a fun & spicy brothers best friend read that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
I could not put this book down and did not want it to end!

I’m obsessed!
This book is such a cute cowboy romance.
I loved the chemistry between Rose & Wilder.
The storyline was very heartfelt. I especially loved seeing the brothers interact (Wilder & Dallas)
This is everything you would want from a cowboy romance.
The tension , The Gruff Cowboy , The fuck it moment everything you need for a great cowboy book *wink*
I can’t wait for Dallas and Willows Story!!!

Before I even began talking about this book, I want to talk about how absolutely stunning the cover is. It immediately grabbed my attention, and combined with the blurb, was the reason I requested this book on NetGalley. This is my first book by Roxanne Tully, and while there are cameos from characters in her other series, I don’t think you need to have read her previous work to dive into this new series.

Overall, I did like this story. I really enjoyed the setting. I like a small town romance and I also like a cowboy romance and I think the mix of time spent on the ranch and in the town worked really well. I found the brothers and their dynamics quite interesting. There are quite different from one another.

Wilder, the MMC, is the middle brother and he’s currently the one primarily responsible for the ranch as his older brother Dallas is mourning the loss of his fiancé. He’s starting to become very overwhelmed by the workload and needs help on the ranch. His best friend, and ranch chef, Wes, volunteered his younger sister for the job. I liked Wilder a lot and he was good at admitting his mistakes for the most part.

Rose is an artist living in New York City. She dropped out of her degree in the final semester. Sadly, I wasn’t a huge fan of her. I expected her to mature a lot more than she did over the course of the book. There wasn’t enough growth for me personally and her “feisty” personality came off a bratty and immature. She quite literally ran away from her mistakes. I also didn’t love how everything with Wes was handled. I would have loved more of a proper heart to heart between them.

Overall, an enjoyable cowboy romance with a likable mmc and a feisty but immature FMC. The author has set up at least two more stories in this series.

Thanks to Embla Book, Roxanne Tully, NetGally for this eARC!

“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙜?”
“𝙉𝙤”
“𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡.” 😮‍💨😮‍💨

What a great start to a new series!!

I absolutely loved Rose. She’s impulsive and a free spirit (HO IS YOU ME??) and overall just a relatable character! And Wilder?? Never not gonna be obsessed with a grumpy cowboy. And this combo always provides the best banter.

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

The third-act breakup? Idc I love it. THE DRAMA🤌🏻 THE ANGST 🤌🏻

& I’m so ready for Dallas and Willow's book!!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
🩷 Boss x employee
💙 Brother's best friend
🩷 Grumpy/sunshine
💙 Mental health rep
🩷 Age gap
💙 Small town

Thank you Netgalley and Embla for the ARC 🫶 All opinions are my own.