I recommend this book to those that like a cinnamon roll MMC cowboy, low stakes and a cosy vibe. This book gave me insta love vibes too.

I enjoyed the romance in this book between Cole and Lottie (he is a gent, a cinnamon roll, and I liked how he expresses his feelings and worries). I also liked the FMC.

I just was not hooked on the actual plot - there is meant to be rivalry between ranches but that felt quickly resolved. I think the relationship building and dialogue were great in this book.

I liked the set up for book 2.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.

Untamed Heart follows Lottie, who is made redundant and cheated on within in the space of a few days, so escapes to Diamond Back Ranch in Wyoming where she used to holiday as a child to visit her cousin. While she’s there she reconnects with with her family, learns to find her purpose away from her corporate job and of course falls for a hot cowboy.

The setting, characters and found family here were all wonderful. The ranch and all of the rodeo, camping, swimming and riding moments gave the story a very cosy and relaxing summery vibe. I really liked both Lottie and Cole and I’d love to see more from Lil, Jesse, Hestia and Bailey so hopefully there are more books planned in this universe.

Something I rarely say about a book but that definitely applies here is that I wanted it to be longer. I think all the relationships and plot lines, especially the conflict with a neighbouring ranch, just needed more time to develop. I would have appreciated more time spent building tension and setting up the emotional connection between Lottie and Cole. With the story being fully in Lottie’s POV until the bonus chapter I didn’t feel like I was able to get to know Cole as well as I would have liked to in the time we had.

Still, I really enjoyed Untamed Heart and would read from this author again. I’d love to see this book become a series and to see more of Diamond Back Ranch in the future!

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Thank you to Pan Macmillan for the e-ARC of Untamed Heart in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

This was a sweet cowboy romance following Lottie, a city girl who returns to her family’s Wyoming ranch after life in London takes a turn, losing her job and finding out her boyfriend has been unfaithful. It was an easy, light-hearted read with a charming setting and a classic small-town feel. The romance had some lovely moments, and the slower pace suited the story’s cosy, comforting vibe. I enjoyed the themes of second chances, reconnecting with your roots, and finding unexpected love in familiar places. Overall, it was a good read with a heartwarming story and an enjoyable sense of escape.

Absolutely loved this story and all of the characters, I look forward to seeing where the series leads and exploring the other characters, I'm intrigued by them all. Love the found family element. Great to have a British FMC.
Will definitely be reading more from this author in future.

I was fortunate to get an ARC copy of Untamed heart and I wasn’t disappointed, if you are a fan of Elsie silver then I would definitely give this a read.

Unlike Elsie’s books, the story is told solely through our FMC, Lotties POV. There is a bonus MMC chapter at the end which did make me wish that there had been a mix of POVs throughout the book. But that being said I still enjoyed the book reading just Lotties view.

The story starts in the UK, Lottie has been made redundant from her job in London, and catches her boyfriend Kyle with another women. She needs an escape and decides to revisit the family ranch (on her mother’s side) in the good old USA.

When she arrives in town she meets our MMC Cole in a cowboy bar whom she shares a ‘moment’ with before heading over to the ranch now being run by her cousin, the following day. We’re Introduced to some great side characters which will open up the Diamond Back ranch series. Each with their own stories to tell.

Challenges from a rival ranch and an unwanted guest create tension and drama which helps to move the story along and adds another layer to the series.

All in all I really enjoyed the book I can’t wait for book two.

I have shared my review on my instagram account and my Goodreads.This is the review! I actually have this book pre-ordered and will be a nice edition to my book trophies. Loved it!

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I absolutely LOVED this book, I devoured it. I am a sucker for a cowboy romance but this delivered from chapter one line one. 

The references to pop culture supported the light hearted feel to the book. The story gave me a classic rom com cowboy sizzling romance. I laughed out loud and got excited like a teenager! 

"𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘯𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩" excuse me sir 🥵🔥 The chemistry & slow burn between the FMC Lottie & MMC Cole was intense! That tension has to go somewhere and I enjoyed turning the page to find out. The spice was the right level to not take away from the character's self discovery.

I loved all the characters in the book, all the characters are written brilliantly. You fall in love with them all and hate those you are meant to. The FMC being British also made a nice twist for me being British, Lottie was definitely relatable and I really enjoyed her journey from the beginning of the book to the end to find herself and happiness.

I really hope there is a next installment to follow 💕

Definitely would recommend this quick easy romance books
I love the tropes and concept of the book
I did read it in 2 sitting and cant wait to read more books more this author

Untamed Heart by Gemma Morr
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Untamed Heart is a delightful short cowboy romance and a strong debut from Gemma Morr! Set on the picturesque Diamond Back Ranch, the story follows Lottie, our British FMC who is fleeing heartbreak and chaos back home. Seeking a fresh start, she returns to her roots in Jackson Hole, USA—where she meets Cole, a swoon-worthy cowboy who quickly steals her heart (and probably yours too 🥵).

The romance has just the right touch of spice without overpowering the emotional depth of Lottie’s journey. Watching her rediscover herself and embrace a new life—while learning to let go of what no longer serves her—was heartfelt and uplifting. Bonus points for her best friend, who absolutely deserves a book of her own. Total BFF goals!

Big thanks to Gemma Morr and Pan Macmillan for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I loved the city girl meets country theme. I highly enjoyed the characters, beautiful setting, and love story. I was captivated from page one and it was one of my favorite cowboy romances to date!