Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC copy of this fun little cowboy summer read. This book was the perfect easy read palate cleanser between heavy fantasy books. I’m always a sucker for a small town romance and this was a fun grump/sunshine slow burn, and satisfied the cowboy kick I’m on! It was funny, the chemistry between the FMC and the MMC fell a little bit flat for me but overall an enjoyable read and a good debut novel.

I’m loving my cowboy romances, and this one was no exception.

I was fully invested in Wyatt and Rory from the beginning and loved their banter from the off! A moody cowboy and wellness influencer, Rory, who loves life, is all about wellness and positivity, yet going through a hard time; they were the perfect pair.

The spice was spot on and as hot as Nando’s hot sauce. 🌶️🥵

The setting was beautiful, and I would love to go to Sunset Ranch. The lake and mountain backdrop made for a wonderful setting. I wanted to dive and swim in that lake.

This was so funny too. I was reading this on the train, laughing away. It was Rory’s one-liners or how she took the Micky out of Wyatt.

The writing flowed so well that it was beautifully written. I loved how I could get lost in this book. There were lines that I couldn’t get enough of – they were really touching and reminded me why I read romance. The positivity of new days, sunsets, and sunrises was also thought-provoking.

Favourite quote
“Don’t let the fear of what could happen make nothing happen.”

Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins UK for giving me this ARC.

This book was such a fun read!
It is an enemies- to- lovers story/ grumpy meets sunshine character where she falls first and he falls harder.

You have your broody rancher Wyatt that has been handling the Sunset Ranch for Auroras Aunt and Aurora who is this Wellness/ Feelgood influencer
from London.

The relationship between Wyatt and Aurora was built beautifully and I was just giggling and swinging my legs the whole time.
I really loved the writing style and how the story was told.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has read the Chestnut Spring series or the Macabe Brothers series

This debut from Emma Lucy was such a fun surprise! I’m a huge fan of small town romances, throw in British charm and cowboys and I was hooked from the start.

Live, Ranch, Love is a classic enemies-to-lovers setup, and Emma Lucy totally nailed it. Wyatt is your ideal grumpy cowboy (seriously, perfectly grumpy). And Rory is the kind of FMC you can’t help but root for—positive, funny, and totally relatable. Their chemistry was off the charts. Like, you could feel it sizzling through the pages.

One of my absolute favorite parts was that vision board at the end. My heart honestly melted for Wyatt. It was such a sweet touch that really brought the story full circle in the best way.

Also, major props for the humor—there were so many laugh-out-loud moments, and I love when a romance can make you genuinely laugh. Plus, the spice level was just right. Not over the top, but definitely enough to keep things interesting.

All in all, a super impressive debut. If this turns into a series, I’m definitely in for more. Emma Lucy is one to watch!

This was a very cute cowboy (rancher?) romance

I wouldn't call this a small town romance because we didn't see much of the actual town, which I would have liked simply for world building but the way the ranch was described was beautiful. it really painted the picture of a peaceful retreat the way Rory herself saw it.

Wyatt was a great grumpy rancher. his one word answers, grunts and head nods screamed grump. and the way he started softening, made my heart melt. the best part was when he started to get involved in Rory's hobbies, meditating, vision boards. we stan a man who shows an interest

Rory was peak sunshiny character but had that layer of vulnerability that we all love. seeing the way she handled her anxieties and fears really made me root for her and her healing journey. it was also great to see a character with 'hippy' hobbies not be written in an eccentric way. she was literally a normal girl who loved to meditate and belived in the powers of the universe. more often than not, characters like that are written in a way that makes them seem weird and fanatical with it all so this was a great change.

Ive seen a lot of people say that Rory and Wyatt didn't have chemistry and im like dis we read the same book? their chemistry wasn't in your face but more natural. there wasn't tension because there dodnt need to be tension for them to work, they just did. it was a natural attraction and honestly this book wouldn't have worked if there was tension.

so if you like your ranchers grumpy except when he's with her, a sunshine FMC who has a bit of a bite and of course a dash of spice then this is a great one to dive into

Thank you to NetGallery and HarperCollins for providing me with a copy of the book to read and review!

It’s a small town, cowboy romance book and it was very wholesome. I did enjoy reading the book but would give it overall 3.5 stars.

The FMC, Rory is a wellness influencer who has sadly been cheated on and betrayed. Not long after does she find out her great aunt has left her a ranch and she takes this as an opportunity to escape from her heartbreak and from her usual city life to a small town place in Colorado whereby she may hopefully find the inspiration she needs.

Not long after arriving there does she butt heads with our grumpy MMC, Wyatt, the head rancher, who does not trust Rory nor her intentions. You can truly tell how much he loves the ranch and only what’s the best for it. That’s where the head butting comes in as he doesn’t want to leave and Rory is looking to sell. However they soon come together to come up with a plan that gives them both what they want. Whilst putting this plan into action we see their relationship develop from animosity and hate to love. Like your usual enemies to lovers book.

I did like the banter between the characters but I felt that the development of the romance between them to be too quick and felt it could have been slower paced. I also did not find the incident towards the end to be necessary, like it didn’t need to be dramatic and their relationship could have developed more naturally.

If you’re a fan of small town romance and cowboy romance books then I think you will enjoy this one. It does help with your post chestnut springs blues. I would be interred to see if the author develops spin off books about other characters we meet in the book, such as Wyatt’s friends and sister, think that would be interesting.

Overall I would recommend this book

Cute storyline, it read super fast and ofcourse, anything with cowboys is amazing. You should definitely read this if you enjoy these types of storylines.

Characters were cute but I found it more difficult to connect with them.

I really enjoyed this book, it was perfect for summer! I love a small town romance and I cannot wait to read more

This was such a fun debut and I love both the main characters a lot! This was exactly what it said on the tin - a fun cowboy romance with some great sexy scenes!! Can’t wait for book 2!

I was super excited to read “Live, Ranch, Love” the first book of the Ridge series by Emma Lucy. The cover and the blurb really invited me into the story.

The book is about Rory, a wellness Influencer who inherits a ranch from her aunt. There she meets Wyatt, who is anything but thrilled to have her there.

As much as I was looking forward to Rory and Wyatt's story, unfortunately I couldn't really warm to either of them. Sometimes two people just don't click and this time there was just no spark between me and either character.

For me, unfortunately, the two had no chemistry or connection.
The atmosphere in the book wasn't quite my cup of tea either. Because the characters didn't inspire me, I found the romcom-like atmosphere anything but nice.
I don't mean to say that the characters are poorly developed, but that they simply didn't appeal to my taste or sympathy.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

The first novel from Emma Lucy that I have read and I loved this book. I enjoyed the interactions between the main characters and how they gradually got to get to know each other and built a relationship was so enjoyable to read. The writing was easy to follow and the plot flowed perfectly and it definitely hooked me in straight away

If you love cowboy romance then this is for you. Such a lovely romance with some real personal growth and soul searching as well. Grumpy vs sunshine in fact FMC aurora might be the most sunshiny character I’ve ever read. Not enemies to lovers in my opinion but more inconvenience to lovers? Either way the banter is excellent. It’s a really uplifting romance into how you can overcome sadness and heartbreak and how things happen for a reason. I loved it and I hope it leads on to many more romances set in the same town.
Oh and the spice is excellent and worth waiting for.

Live, Ranch, Love was such a cute and enjoyable cowboy romance. I feel like it gave me exactly what I was promised and sometimes that’s just what you need.

The characters were fun and fleshed out, the small town and side characters were all interesting but it also didn’t feel forced. I love how they both had their struggles and grew on their own but also together.

This book even made me chuckle which honestly does not happen a lot but the visual of Wyatt and the other ranch hands doing yoga just did it for me lol. I can’t wait for the day that Wyatt finds out about goat yoga.

If you love a fun small town romance, filthy cowboys and surprisingly emotional moments, this is definitely the book for you!

I was so happy being able to read this

This was such a fun read and just what I was wanting. Such a fun read.

I'll definitely be reading more from this author

First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

I finished Live, Ranch, Love last night and really enjoyed it! If you love a small town cowboy romance with tropes of grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity, small town charm, and personal growth, I think you will enjoy this one. 💖

The Rory and Wyatt, but I also loved the family and friends, cherry and duke being my favourites. I really enjoyed the banter and I found myself giggling at multiple occasions.

I would definitely recommend

This was a super cute cowboy romance! I loved the characters and the Montana setting.

Wyatt was so down bad and I freaking loved it! 🫠

This was Emma’s debut book and I’m excited to read more from her!

Tropes:
- Cowboy Romance
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Slow Burn
- Forged Proximity
- Small Town Romance

This was such a cute small town romance!
A great debut which allies romance and themes like self esteem, the courage to pursue what you love and being your authentic self!
Great chemistry, a lot of tension and a particular use for horse reins…
I loved the main couple’s dynamics and the tropes were also great: we have grumpy x sunshine, small town and cowboy romance. I’m also really intrigued by the second romance that was hinted at in this book and I can’t wait for their book to come out!

Thank you so much NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for this ARC!

2.75

I’m a sucker for small town settings and grumpy cowboy romances, so this seemed right up my street. Unfortunately, I struggled to feel the romantic connection between Aurora and Wyatt. Their relationship moved so fast that it didn’t leave any room for a believable foundation to form. I didn't enjoy the story like I knew I could have if their relationship had more depth and time to flesh out.

The wellness aspect was clearly meant to bring humour, especially with the ranchers being roped into things like yoga and the multiple mentions of wellness remedies. While it had its moments, some of the dialogue felt repetitive, and the frequent mentions of weight began to wear on me. That said, I did appreciate the diversity of the cast and found some of the side characters genuinely fun and engaging.

Overall, it was cute but wasn't for me

An absolute joy to read Emma Lucy’s debut novel. She managed to write gripping characters with great chemistry. Already stoked to read the next book in the series.