This was a sweet read! I will ALWAYS read a book featuring a curvy heroine. I liked the depth of the characters and I enjoyed their journey. Looking forward to more from this author!

Romance lovers, prepare to be blown away! I have just finished “The Cupcake Cowboy” novel, and I cannot stop smiling.

Let me tell you, Kaytlyn, the protagonist, is my total girl crush. She is fierce, resilient, and determined to keep moving forward, and she is on such a journey of personal growth. And Blayke? Oh, be still, my heart! This southern gentleman is the very epitome of perfection: patient, loving, and certainly swoon-worthy.The chemistry between them is on fire, and their banter had me in giggles! 

But wait, there's more: the writing is beautiful, the relationship is just instant love and everything, 💛 and there's just the right amount of spicy goodness to keep things interesting.

Also, can we speak about the body positivity in this book? It is really refreshing, and I love how it doesn’t put down other body types, just because the FMC is curvy.

Just be aware that there are some trigger warnings to be cautious about, so just check them out before delving in.

Overall, “The Cupcake Cowboy” is a must-read! Grab a copy and melt into this heartwarming romance, and prepare to be swept away by Kaytlyn and Blayke

📚ARC review - I was kindly given this advance review copy by Victory Editing by NetGalley Co-op in exchange for my honest review.📚

A great romance with plenty of banter and some enticing scenes.

Love the characters and the way they relate and react to each other

Would recommend and look forward to read more from this author

I found this romance novel to be lighthearted, fun, and easy to read and follow. I enjoyed the premise of an age gap, that wasn't creepy. I also really enjoyed the friendships that were detailed throughout the story. The spice is just right with it not being too raunchy. The romance is a slow burn build up that keeps you on edge. Overall, this is a breezy read with a little heat, drama, and love. The ending was wrapped up nicely and satisfying.

I didn’t end up finishing this book. Although it sounded really good, I struggled getting into it. I felt the initial meeting between the two main characters just went on for too long, and it wasn’t necessary. The change in the FMC’s behaviour when first meeting the MMC was just too drastic; one moment she was snarky and sassy, then in the next sentence she was stuttering and shy.

I think the writing style just wasn’t for me, so I couldn’t get into it.

Blayke and Kaytlyn

4⭐️
3🌶️

🤠 Grumpy/Sunshine
🧁 She has a past that he accepts
🤠 He Falls First
🧁 Age Gap
🤠 Slow Burn
🧁 Found Fanily

I’m so glad to have added this to my cowboy era collection 🫶🏻

Blayke and Kaytlyn initially bond over having extra y’s in their names and it quickly turns into them spending all of their spare time together.

When Kaytlyn faces an unfortunate event at work, Blayke has to talk himself out of reacting in a way that might get him thrown into jail.

Although they move quickly, Kaytlyn find her family through Blayke’s everyday people.

‼️ Although this story ends on a wonderful note, I do suggest checking the Trigger Warnings before reading! ‼️

I absolutely loved this book. I honestly didntvthink I would like it so much. But, once I started to read more about it and really got into the story It was a story for me. I love how the two leads are drawn to each other. That made the story so real for me. I have a hard time accepting compliments too, so I really connected with the female lead. I'm a foodie too so I really gained a lot of restaurant knowledge after reading this too. Almost made me want to take up baking. The author did a lot of research for this and you can really tell the more your read.

Whilst I loved the idea and the storyline, the reality did not quite match. It didn't grip me and I felt a lacking cohesion unfortunately.

I absolutely LOVED this book. It was so sexy and fun but also so incredibly emotional and deep. Kaytlyn was such a strong and impactful woman who had been through so much but was still like sunshine. And Blayke was so wonderful and the perfect balance she needed! I loved this story so much and I’ll definitely be reading more from Rose Rivers!

I absolutely adored this! It was my first cowboy/country romance and it did not disappoint. From the very start I was smiling, it captivated me from chapter one. I read the entire book in one day, so dang good! If you’re looking for a quick cute read that makes you smile, laugh & cry. This is it, 10/10 recommend

A cute sassy romance with a really good female friendship thrown in. I loved how strong the female characters were without it overpowering the romance storyline. A great hot read.

The cowboy cupcake is a light hearted book about Kaytlyn, a waitress in Nashville trying to find her way in the world. Enter Blayke, a cowboy hat-wearing restaurant owner and cue instant attraction. The book delves into their relationship and overcoming the obstacles in their path.

I really enjoyed the author’s writing style! As Rose’s first full length project, I think it was a fantastic start. This book got me out of a reading slump, it was a nice easy read with plenty of spice. There were definitely a few things in the plot that I didn’t love throughout it. I kept hoping that there would be more personal growth for Katelyn, I wanted to see her grow more on her own outside of her relationship. I was hoping there would be more professional development and she would develop more confidence in her talents. In that aspect the book was lacking for me. I also found that both main characters had some erratic behavior which I wasn’t a huge fan of. I was also hoping there were a bit more cupcakes throughout the book given the name!

I would definitely recommend picking this one up on March 22nd. I can’t wait to see what she does next!

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for the ARC.

This was a first time read for me for this author. It was a well written steamy romance that kept me hooked throughout. Both leads were well written but I felt some of the plot lines were a little under developed. Overall it was a good read and I would recommend.

thank you net galley for the arc. kaytlyn and blayke story is cute. kaytlyn has moved to nashville and works for a counrty diner, were she meet blauky,who is a regular customer,best friend. loved the bond over there love of foodand the food indusrty .if you like age gap.trouble past sassy fmc then you will loved this book.

The Cupcake Cowboy is the story of Kaytlyn and Blayke. Kaytlyn is a waitress and at the start of the book she is serving Blayke and his friends. He likes her but believes she is seeing his friend Matt so doesn’t make a move. They literally bump into each other and their story begins.

So I have mixed feelings towards this book. First of all, I liked the story and the relationship between the two characters. It was instalove which worked well. The writing was good and flowed well. I also liked the friendship between Kaytlyn and Ally and it felt like a true friendship. When it got down to the spicy scenes, I appreciated how Blayke always checked for consent and made sure she was comfortable. He was a great male main character and was alway quick to boost Kaytlyns confidence.

However, the nicknames of Cowboy and Cupcake are cute but felt they were used too many times it lost the cuteness. I also felt the ending was predictable and I understand it’s an instalove romance but it felt the whole ending was a bit typical.

For a first full length novel, I felt the author did a great job, there were just a few things as mentioned above which weren’t to my personal reading taste but I would still recommend picking this up!

This was a delightful, light-hearted romance but just wasn't for me. I found the characters grating a little and didn't like the insta-love aspect of the romance. I liked the combination of the breezy tone combined with touching on heavier topics.

Though this one wasn't for me, it's definitely a lovely romance read and one to check out!

"The Cupcake Cowboy" by Rose Rayne Rivers is a delightful, light-hearted romance that had me hooked from the first page. Kaytlyn, the sassy waitress with a troubled past, and Blayke, the handsome cowboy with a heart of gold, make for an irresistible pair. Despite some heavy topics touched upon, the story maintains its breezy tone, keeping the reader engaged without weighing them down.

What struck me most about this book was the chemistry between Kaytlyn and Blayke. Their banter had me chuckling throughout, and their instant connection felt genuine and palpable. It's refreshing to see a strong, curvy woman as the protagonist, and I appreciated the emphasis on found family and overcoming past traumas.

While the plot may have had some moments of clunkiness, overall, "The Cupcake Cowboy" is a fun and entertaining read. It's filled with sweet romance, spicy moments, and enough twists to keep you turning the pages. If you're in the mood for a feel-good love story with a side of sass, then this book is definitely worth a read. Just be aware of the trigger warnings for sensitive topics.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I want to thank the author, publisher, and netgalley for the opportunity to read this book early.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️

Before I jump into this review I do want to say check the trigger warnings because there are some triggering events mentioned in this book

If you’re looking for a insta-love/lust, with lots of tension but slow burn spice pay off this is certainly the book for you. On top of all that it has drama, horribly pushy bosses, and some tragic backstories. And if any of that sounds like your cup of tea than this is absolutely a book your should pick up.

In cupcake cowboy we meet Katylyn and Blayke, both foodies who have an instant attraction to each other, and while Blayke is eager to get to know and love Katy… Katy is a bit more hesitant due to a past of poor male relationships. Undeterred Blayke decided to let things move at Katy’s pace and through a series of trial, errors and romance they may just get their happily ever after.

Personally, this book was not for me. I quit at about 80% through. I really tried to push through but the characters for me were very hard to relate to. I will say I pushed almost to the end because I did like Blaykes character after he had a little growth because I didn’t like either of the main characters at first. But after a while Blaykes character and actions grew on me and I wanted to see him get through his happy ending. Unfortunately, Katylyn I could not relate to like I was hoping, she had crazy shifts in personality it seemed on more than one occasion that I was reading two different characters. I wanted to give her a bit of a break and push through hoping she would grow on me because she was young and because I emphasized with her tragic backstory even with all of that it was hard to really relate and want to keep reading her story. This is all personal feelings on these characters though as the author clearly put hard work into the story, and plot of this story, as well as the romance aspects which I did enjoy.

Overall, if you’re looking for an instalove/lust story with slow burn pay off, an interesting plot and just the right amount of drama this is definitely one you should give a try.

HAPPY READING 📖

This book was cute.

The first chapter took me a little bit to get into, but as the book progressed I enjoyed the banter and wittiness between Kaytlyn and Blayke.
Blayke was almost too nice, and at times it was annoying, but he balanced out Kaytlyns anxiety.
The spice more than made up for the slow start. I liked the love story of this sweet spicy couple.

Just finished The Cupcake Cowboy yesterday... happy international women's day! What a fabulous book to choose to finish on that day. Not only is this a STEEEAAAMMY story about the captivating budding romance between cupcake and cowboy ( Kaytlyn and Blayke, don't forget the useless "Y's"). It also includes important societal issues such as the struggles modern day women still experience- abuse, discrimination, and finding the balance between family and career.
This was an adorable, quick read.
Thank you to Victory Editing Netgalley Co-op and Rose Rayne Rivers for the digital advanced readers copy and the opportunity to review.