The Wrong Cowboy - Megan Ryder

The Wrong Cowboy

By Megan Ryder

  • Release Date: 2020-08-26
  • Genre: Western Romance
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 30 Ratings)

Book Synopsis

If you love friends to lovers, where opposites attract and Mr. Wrong is actually Mr. Right, then this is your next one-click!

Graduate from college? Check.

Land a school counselor job? Check.

Seduce her forever crush? Epic fail!

In fact, he's not interested, period. But Emma is determined to change his mind until his cousin, Gabe Buchanan, puts a definite crimp in her perfect plans.

Gabe has come to help his cousin with work around the ranch while struggling to unravel his next book plot. The last thing he expected to find was literary inspiration in the curvaceous cowgirl pining over his cousin. Determined to prove he is the right match for her, he devises a plan to win Emma's heart.

As much as Emma wants her childhood crush to finally take notice, she can't help but be intrigued by the sizzling hot and funny Gabe. When he asks her out, she can't say no. Besides, it's just a friendly dinner. No big deal. Yet when the lines between casual and interested blur, neither can deny the chemistry between them.

Can Gabe fill every box on Emma's checklist and give her what she needs the most? His heart and a future together?

Granite Junction is a spin-off from the Redemption Ranch series, with some of your favorite characters returning and making guest appearances, while others find their happy ever afters! 

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Latest Impressions

  • Good read

    5
    By Granny Loves to Read
    Entertaining and charming story with witty dialogue. Great characters you will love to follow. Fun following the journey to romance. Love a good western romance. Good read! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
  • The Wrong Cowboy

    5
    By 777sails
    I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it. I really enjoyed reading this book and seeing the characters of Redemption Ranch make multiple appearances. It was like catching up with old friends! Gabe Buchanan comes to Granite Junction to visit his cousin Cam. Gabe's family runs a successful ranch and guest ranch and they want him to help run it with his other siblings. That isn't Gabe's thing. He has written a series of mystery novels based on one character, a sheriff, to solve various murders. Gabe's family sees he writing as more of a hobby than a career. His novels have taken off and he has a contract for another series. The only problem, Gabe is now suffering from writer's block. He decides visiting Cam and a change of scenery will help ease the writer's block. He stops at the local diner before going to Cam's ranch and meets a sassy waitress, Emma. Gabe is highly attracted to Emma but she is in love with his cousin. The story was so well written and flowed beautifully. I adored the dual POV format. Getting that glimpse into the character's thoughts really help me to identify with them so much better. This is a sexy story. The author really doesn't go into graphic details but I would only recommend this to someone over the age of 18.
  • Crush or Cousin Gabe

    5
    By jmcatee1008
    Emma wants to finally win over her crush but he won’t notice her at all. Gabe is looking for the next plot to his book and he believes Emma can be that inspiration but Emma is too busy trying to get his cousin to notice her. Gabe sets out to win Emma and her heart. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
  • Everyone loves a cowboy

    5
    By cathyscrazyapple
    I really enjoyed this book. I really liked the way the whole relationship evolved. Emma was pretty set in her thoughts of how her life should be, even if everyone in those plans were unaware of their part. Of course the big misunderstanding. All of it adds to the story. At times I liked Emma and others she was just too particular. Gabe was very likable. I was a sweet story that ended well. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
  • Great start to a new series!

    5
    By Pam50627
    We’ve all done it. We concentrate so hard on a idea & our plan to achieve it that we become narrow minded. We strive to keep what’s familiar & comfortable instead of reaching for the new & exciting. Megan Ryder has written an enjoyable story about a woman that has lived this. Due to the loss of her father, she holds on tight to anything familiar & is not about to lose anything. She’s marched through life checking off items on her life plan with one specific goal in mind & no one is going to take it away from her now that she’s ready. Until sexy, brooding Gabe steps into her path. Gabe is used to being second choice. In his family, he feels like he’s actually fourth choice. No one gives him or his job any credit. His father treats it as a hobby instead of a career. When he met Emma, he was determined to shake up her life. It was only supposed to be temporary. Can they find a way to survive together? Both Gabe & Emma need to open their eyes & see what’s in front of them instead of keeping their blinders on. I really enjoyed this story & the characters that make it so wonderful to read.
  • Hot Cowboy alert!

    5
    By Tish?33
    The start of a new series for Megan! I love her insights into her characters and story line !
  • Good start!

    4
    By Laura__F
    This first book in the Granite Junction series is going to give the future heroes *a lot* to measure up to. Gabe absolutely made everything about this book. Emma was introduced in the Redemption Ranch series. I don’t remember her being so singularly focused in that book but it definitely made me wonder how someone so rigid and at times super selfish was going to be a decent school counselor. I think Redemption Ranch really set the stage for Cam and Emma to end up together so for Gabe to come out of left field was surprising. Honestly, he’s so much better for Emma than Cam could have been that I couldn’t be happier that what I thought would happen didn’t happen. I’m definitely really curious about this movie star who’s coming to town and what’s been going on with Cam that he won’t share. I’ll be counting down the time to the next Granite Junction so I can find out!
  • Great read

    4
    By Cheryl33610
    I took to a Gabe right away! He may look all fun and flirty on the surface...which is very charming...but you could just feel that their was a serious side underneath that wanted to be understood. Emma was her own worst enemy! I understand not wanting to give up the dream of being with Cam, but the handwriting was clearly on the wall, girl! Get a clue and walk away already. I felt bad for her, but I was also frustrated by her. I wanted her to give Gabe a real chance and not use him once feelings became more real. Still, I really enjoyed their relationship and their banter. I kept putting the book down, only to pick it up 5 minutes later, because I didn’t want to read it too quickly and miss any nuances to their pairing. Megan Ryder did a great job of keeping the reader entertained and empathetic to each character...even though I wanted to smack Cam numerous times! The Wrong Cowboy was definitely the right story to start this new series!