Book Review for Wilde Cowboy by Kelly Elliott

 Love is a Cowboy #1

Wilde Cowboy by Kelly Elliott

Published:  January 20, 2026 by K. Elliott Enterprises, INC

Genre:   Cowboy Romance

Taken from Goodreads:  From New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, Kelly Elliott, comes a new series that takes us back to her roots. Introducing the Love is a Cowboy series.

Ladd
As the son of a third-generation cattle rancher, it's expected that I would follow in the footsteps of my father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and work the family ranch just as they did.

However, that wasn't my dream, and thankfully, my parents stood behind me when I told them I wanted to open a sporting goods store in our hometown of River Falls, Colorado. That's my plan. My endgame, and nothing is going to distract me from that goal.

Then, I met Vivianne Pennington. It soon becomes clear to me that Vivianne is now a part of my dreams, and when I bring her home for Christmas, my entire family and the town of River Falls fall head over heels in love with her.

Vivanne
I've gone and found myself in love with a cowboy from a small town in Colorado. When Ladd's mother and father insist that I come and spend Christmas with them on the family's cattle ranch, I'm both excited and nervous.

It becomes clear to me that Ladd's family has deep roots in the community and a family bond I've never experienced before. Estranged from my own parents, I long to be a part of the Wilde family and start to see myself living on the ranch and being a part of the community.

But I'm keeping a secret from my past. A secret that I'm terrified will destroy the future I envision, and I'm scared to lose the wild cowboy who has stolen my heart.

 

My Thoughts:  Book one of a new series by one of my favorite authors is here!   Wilde
Cowboy is the perfect start to this series.   Vivianne and Ladd are exactly what each other need.   From their first look, their first meeting, and their first kiss there was no doubt that they belong together. 

Ladd’s family are the stars of this book.  The way they embrace each other, lift each other up, and welcome others to their family without question.   They know that each person has their own journey to take and support each other in whatever path they take.  I love this family and hope that everyone has a group like this in their lives.

River Falls is a place that I cannot wait to visit again and again.  I love that Kelly Elliott started this new series with Ladd and Vivianne but introduced us to so many new characters that deserve their own stories told.   I cannot wait to visit River Falls and the cattle ranch again and again.

Thank you to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

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