Book Review of 'Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl' by Cari Lynn Webb

Hello Winter Bookworms!

Is anyone else in a psychotic and icy winter wonderland or is it just me? I am in one of the areas that was hit hard with ice and snow and have been hunkered down the past few days and thanking God that the power is holding on, though there have been a few flickerings here and there that make my heart stop. My prayers are with those that are dealing with catastrophic events and what's even crazier is it looks like another wave looms. Ugh... I've been wanting winter weather so bad but maybe I should've been more careful about what I wished for.

As we all know one of the best things to do on a frigid winter day is to pile on the blankets, grab a cup of something warm, and snuggle down with a good book like the one I am featuring today. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Sweet Contemporary Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl by Cari Lynn Webb, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl
Series: Three Springs Texas Series #2
Author: Cari Lynn Webb
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming
Release Date: January 27, 2026
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

Honoring a family vow…

He never expected love

When veterinarian Hank Hopson returns to Three Springs, Texas, with his five-year-old son, he’s determined to honor his wife’s last wish to heal family wounds. Taking a job at the local animal hospital, he’s paired with Gwen Bayer, the spitfire cowgirl working as his vet tech. She plans to get back on the rodeo circuit once her horse’s injury heals, and he’s headed for the city. But as their friendship deepens, it becomes impossible to deny their growing connection. How will they decide between the lives they’ve worked for—and the love that could change everything?

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My Review

Welcome back to Three Springs, Texas! One of my favorite fictional worlds is back with another installment, and I was excited to dive in. When Hank and Gwen first meet, despite their initial attraction, they quickly realize that their relationship has a very short expiration date. For Gwen, her trip to Three Springs is a quick stop, and Hank has a promise to his recently departed wife that he must keep. It is this dilemma that keeps things interesting and adds to the will they/won't they of it all.

This story has a lot of ebb and flow. There were parts I found charming and entertaining (like the scene with the s’mores), but the inner dialogue became grating over time with the nicknames that Hank and Gwen internally had for one another. While it’s sweet at first, Hank referring to Gwen as “his cowgirl” and Gwen referring to Hank as “her cowboy” became so overused and went from saccharine to annoying quite quickly. It’s distracting to say the least, and that made me sad, as other than that, this story is quite charming.

There is a nice flow to the story and the banter between the main leads is great. Actually, all of the characters are likable, particularly little Henry, and the story itself is entertaining. I particularly loved the scenes at the fair and seeing Gwen in action, which was a personal highlight, as well as the whole happily-ever-after. I also love all the small-town vibes, which is one of the things I love the most about this series.

My Rating: ★★★★

About the Author

Cari Lynn Webb lives in Florida with her husband. She's been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent's 70 year marriage and her parent's marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn't always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers.

Connect with Cari by visiting carilynnwebb.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card and 2 books from the author's backlist!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 28, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 4, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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