Book Review: Wrangled Love by Ann Einerson

4.5⭐
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Series ~ Silver Saddle Ranch #1
Setting ~ Montana
Publication date ~ July 11, 2025
Publisher ~ self
Est Page Count ~ 345 (35 chapters +e)
POV ~ dual 1st, present tense
Featuring ~ small town, billionaire, single dad, boss/nanny, age gap, brother’s best friend, slow burn, roommates to lovers, some steamage, no drama!, found family

Author content warning: explicit sexual content, profanity, mention of cancer, mention of foster care, mention of parent’s death, and mention of absentee parents. I’ll add: mention of adoption and gambling addiction.

My review:

Jensen (32) & Briar (24)
Jensen is shocked to learn he has a 5 year old son named Caleb from a one night stand. Sadly Caleb’s mom has passed from cancer and he has been unable to speak since. Not knowing the first thing about parenting he contacts his mother figure from his past for advice and she suggests they leave NYC for the summer and spend it in Montana on the ranch, so off they go to stay in a cottage with Briar.

I’m not super big on single dad books because I feel like I’m going to get mad because he’s going to deny it, cause a big stink and I’ll hate him for it. But this is not the case at all here. What I loved the most is how there was no doubt in his mind to question the paternity and how he was all in from the moment he got the phone call. He was so patient and loving throughout, and I just loved him so much! Swoon material for sure.

“Fatherhood is downright humbling and the greatest adventure I’ve had the honor of experiencing.

Briar is not only sharing her house, but agrees to be the nanny. Her and Caleb’s bond was so special and really heartwarming. With a silly goat named Ziggy to play with he slowly comes out of his shell. He was really a perfectly well behaved 5 year old, just how I like my kids in romance reads. His grief was believable and handled with care.

Overall, I lovedy love loved it! Yahoo for great banter, great chemistry and great side characters. My only complaint is that there is some repetition with inner thoughts and lots of Wrangler jeans talk, but nothing else really bugged me.

A fabulous start to a new series, which will follow Briar’s brother’s, Heath and Walker. I hope we see more of Briar’s friends, Charlie and Birdie because they were delightful, as were Mama Julie and Pops.

PS ~ loved the cameo from another book character giving a little update on his life.

Add to your never ending TBR  ~ goodreads

I’d love to hear your thoughts if you’ve read it.

Book blurb:

Tension quickly turns to temptation in Bluebell, Montana, between a single dad and his nanny in this steamy age-gap, brother’s best friend, small-town cowboy romance by Ann Einerson.

One minute, I’m living a peaceful life at Silver Saddle Ranch, and the next, Jensen—my brother’s best friend—returns to town for the summer with his five-year-old son and moves into my guest room. Not only are we sharing space, but I’ve agreed to be Caleb’s nanny.

The problem? Jensen’s little boy quickly wins my heart, and his dad isn’t far behind with his big-city charm.
Between a steamy Ferris wheel ride and romantic late-night chats on the porch swing overlooking the Montana skyline, my heart quickly becomes his.

I want to be the place where Jensen lays his hat, but he’s not looking to trade in his custom Italian suit for dirty cowboy boots.

But what happens when they leave the ranch at the end of summer…

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