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Starlight Canyon #2
Mustang Valley
Falling for my grumpy boss and roommate was never in the plan.
I’m two months away from making my goals a reality and I won’t let Dash Hunter stand in my way. Even if he is my boss, my now housemate and the very person I need to help me. He might be grumpy, but it should be easy to share this home. The elusive cowboy is up all night and sleeps most days. But the longer I live with him, I discover this lone wolf lives in the darkness for a reason. He holds a painful grudge in his heart he doesn’t want exposed by the daylight. Dash has just two rules for living together.
Don’t go in his room.
Don’t ask questions. But his tortured green eyes and the surprisingly tender soul behind them have me wanting to break both.
Starlight Canyon is full of strong, alpha cowboys and steamy nights. This spicy grumpy sunshine, forced proximity romance features a reluctant hero and a determined, curvy heroine.
I’m two months away from making my goals a reality and I won’t let Dash Hunter stand in my way. Even if he is my boss, my now housemate and the very person I need to help me. He might be grumpy, but it should be easy to share this home. The elusive cowboy is up all night and sleeps most days. But the longer I live with him, I discover this lone wolf lives in the darkness for a reason. He holds a painful grudge in his heart he doesn’t want exposed by the daylight. Dash has just two rules for living together.
Don’t go in his room.
Don’t ask questions. But his tortured green eyes and the surprisingly tender soul behind them have me wanting to break both.
Starlight Canyon is full of strong, alpha cowboys and steamy nights. This spicy grumpy sunshine, forced proximity romance features a reluctant hero and a determined, curvy heroine.
348 pages, Paperback
Published September 25, 2023
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Sienna Judd
18 books212 followersSienna Judd is a small town, contemporary romance author who lives for all the spice and book boyfriends who are book husband material.
Sienna is an American girl married to her Prince Charming. She lives with her husband, three children, pony, dogs, guinea pigs and countless other animals on a small farm in England. She thinks kitchens are for dancing, is everybody's hype girl and might be known for talking too loudly.
Like every respectable woman she also loves drinking champagne and eating half of every chocolate in a truffles box.
Her spirit animal is a butterfly.
Sienna is an American girl married to her Prince Charming. She lives with her husband, three children, pony, dogs, guinea pigs and countless other animals on a small farm in England. She thinks kitchens are for dancing, is everybody's hype girl and might be known for talking too loudly.
Like every respectable woman she also loves drinking champagne and eating half of every chocolate in a truffles box.
Her spirit animal is a butterfly.
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September 12, 2023
I really enjoyed this! Dash has a mouth YALL, so be prepared 😳🥵
Workplace
Cowboy
Small town
Forced proximity
Broken mmc
Curvy fmc
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Workplace
Cowboy
Small town
Forced proximity
Broken mmc
Curvy fmc
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
January 11, 2024
3.5 ⭐
MCs:
- Dash, 30
- Molly, 28
Book info:
- Cowboy Romance
- Small town romance
- Forced Proximity
- Workplace romance
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Drug Addiction
- Loss of loved one
- Non-virgin MCs (both celibate for years)
- No cheating, omd/owd
- With third act breakup
- HFN
"𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰’𝒎 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑰’𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰’𝒎 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓."
The story got me hooked in the beginning, but for some reason it fell flat in the second half.
I really liked Dash and Molly's chemistry; it was definitely there, and it was palpable. They've known each other, I think, since book 1. Their interactions were minimal because Dash is a grumpy loner who would rather deal with horses than people. However, Dash's brother hired Molly to be the stable manager, and accompanying this position is an accommodation. They've become roommates, and this is where the forced proximity comes in.
Their first introduction as roommates was Molly coming out of the bathroom buck-ass naked. Like I said, it was implied they rarely interacted before. But Molly has a little crush on Dash; he, on the other hand, didn't see her as anything else. Yet after this incident, insta-lust kicks in for the both of them, and since then, they've been wanting to jump each other's bones. It was funny at first reading their inner monologue about how they have hots for each other but can't do anything about it, but it kind of became repetitive along the way.
However, ngl, their steamy scenes did serve. They were hot, and Dash's mouth is really something. But after their first time, they decide to be friends instead and not to have a repeat. Which is a silly idea because this only made them hornier than ever before. This didn't last for long anyway; they went at it like bunnies and became roommates with benefits.
Then there's the freaking third-act breakup that I didn't understand at all. Molly's sister is about to graduate, and she promised her that she could live with her. But she didn't tell this to Dash, and I don't even remember her reason why. Then Dash found out about it, and he got hurt, like, why can't Molly even tell him about this thing? Tbf, Molly didn't want Dash to leave; she just wants the three of them to live together. Then his insecurity comes in, and he decides to leave their apartment. They were separated for a few weeks. Then he made his grand gesture by proclaiming his love for her by announcing it to all of their staff. I got second-hand embarrassment from this, but that's my problem.
Anyway, I really liked the writing style of the author, and this is the first book I read from her. The characters were likeable too, despite some of their dumb actions. I honestly enjoyed the first half, but when they finally did the deed and decided to backtrack to being friends, it made me lose interest a little bit. The third-act breakup doesn't make any sense to me, and I was honestly confused at first with Dash's reaction. Then, when I thought hard about where he was coming from, I felt that he overreacted and should've communicated to Molly instead. Then I realized again that he's not a people person, and he's not good with words. At this point, I just gave up; I don't know what to do with the scene anymore because this only annoyed me; it doesn't need to happen, imo.
Anyway, Molly is such a kind-hearted person, and she really misses Dash too, so when he made his public announcement, she accepted him quickly, and they got back together.
Overall, it was okay. It has some good things, but also some that are not. I enjoyed it mostly, except for the breakup. I also felt like the ending was rushed, and it only has a HFN situation; personally, I'm not a fan of that. There's a bonus epilogue, but it's more like an extra scene and not years later. I'm kind of greedy, and I always want to have a glimpse of MCs lives in the future.
Anyhoo, I think this is still a good read if readers are interested in cowboy and small town romance.
MCs:
- Dash, 30
- Molly, 28
Book info:
- Cowboy Romance
- Small town romance
- Forced Proximity
- Workplace romance
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Drug Addiction
- Loss of loved one
- Non-virgin MCs (both celibate for years)
- No cheating, omd/owd
- With third act breakup
- HFN
"𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰’𝒎 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑰’𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰’𝒎 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓."
The story got me hooked in the beginning, but for some reason it fell flat in the second half.
I really liked Dash and Molly's chemistry; it was definitely there, and it was palpable. They've known each other, I think, since book 1. Their interactions were minimal because Dash is a grumpy loner who would rather deal with horses than people. However, Dash's brother hired Molly to be the stable manager, and accompanying this position is an accommodation. They've become roommates, and this is where the forced proximity comes in.
Their first introduction as roommates was Molly coming out of the bathroom buck-ass naked. Like I said, it was implied they rarely interacted before. But Molly has a little crush on Dash; he, on the other hand, didn't see her as anything else. Yet after this incident, insta-lust kicks in for the both of them, and since then, they've been wanting to jump each other's bones. It was funny at first reading their inner monologue about how they have hots for each other but can't do anything about it, but it kind of became repetitive along the way.
However, ngl, their steamy scenes did serve. They were hot, and Dash's mouth is really something. But after their first time, they decide to be friends instead and not to have a repeat. Which is a silly idea because this only made them hornier than ever before. This didn't last for long anyway; they went at it like bunnies and became roommates with benefits.
Then there's the freaking third-act breakup that I didn't understand at all. Molly's sister is about to graduate, and she promised her that she could live with her. But she didn't tell this to Dash, and I don't even remember her reason why. Then Dash found out about it, and he got hurt, like, why can't Molly even tell him about this thing? Tbf, Molly didn't want Dash to leave; she just wants the three of them to live together. Then his insecurity comes in, and he decides to leave their apartment. They were separated for a few weeks. Then he made his grand gesture by proclaiming his love for her by announcing it to all of their staff. I got second-hand embarrassment from this, but that's my problem.
Anyway, I really liked the writing style of the author, and this is the first book I read from her. The characters were likeable too, despite some of their dumb actions. I honestly enjoyed the first half, but when they finally did the deed and decided to backtrack to being friends, it made me lose interest a little bit. The third-act breakup doesn't make any sense to me, and I was honestly confused at first with Dash's reaction. Then, when I thought hard about where he was coming from, I felt that he overreacted and should've communicated to Molly instead. Then I realized again that he's not a people person, and he's not good with words. At this point, I just gave up; I don't know what to do with the scene anymore because this only annoyed me; it doesn't need to happen, imo.
Anyway, Molly is such a kind-hearted person, and she really misses Dash too, so when he made his public announcement, she accepted him quickly, and they got back together.
Overall, it was okay. It has some good things, but also some that are not. I enjoyed it mostly, except for the breakup. I also felt like the ending was rushed, and it only has a HFN situation; personally, I'm not a fan of that. There's a bonus epilogue, but it's more like an extra scene and not years later. I'm kind of greedy, and I always want to have a glimpse of MCs lives in the future.
Anyhoo, I think this is still a good read if readers are interested in cowboy and small town romance.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2023
I needed 3-5 business days to mourn the fact this man was not real. I adored these people & this world so much.
I loved Thirteen Candles SO much & was so excited for Dash’s book and he did not disappoint. Dash a grumpy, broody cowboy who most definitely knows his way around the bedroom🤪
I really related to Molly in her connection with her siblings and always wanting to take care of them, so there were times her internal battles were a little close to home. I think made me love her character even more in the end & I thoroughly enjoyed this little world that Dash and Molly made together in their apartment.
Dash & Molly were never meant to be roommates, in fact Dash shouldn’t have been there in the first place. But there’s very few people in the world he can tolerate and an even shorter list of people he can live with. So after leaving the house his sister also lived in, he moved in with cute & curvy Molly😍💗
P.S. thank you so much Sienna for the copy of Thirteen Candles & this fabulous candle in our romance retreat boxes 🤭✨
You’ll love this book if you love
✨ cowboys
✨ small town
✨ roommates
✨ dirty talking mmc
✨ workplace
✨ curvy FMC
✨ grumpy sunshine
4.5⭐️ | 3🌶️
I loved Thirteen Candles SO much & was so excited for Dash’s book and he did not disappoint. Dash a grumpy, broody cowboy who most definitely knows his way around the bedroom🤪
I really related to Molly in her connection with her siblings and always wanting to take care of them, so there were times her internal battles were a little close to home. I think made me love her character even more in the end & I thoroughly enjoyed this little world that Dash and Molly made together in their apartment.
Dash & Molly were never meant to be roommates, in fact Dash shouldn’t have been there in the first place. But there’s very few people in the world he can tolerate and an even shorter list of people he can live with. So after leaving the house his sister also lived in, he moved in with cute & curvy Molly😍💗
P.S. thank you so much Sienna for the copy of Thirteen Candles & this fabulous candle in our romance retreat boxes 🤭✨
You’ll love this book if you love
✨ cowboys
✨ small town
✨ roommates
✨ dirty talking mmc
✨ workplace
✨ curvy FMC
✨ grumpy sunshine
4.5⭐️ | 3🌶️
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February 15, 2024Dnf@8
I'm not in the mood for this,actually 🤷♀️
I think I will read it later
I'm not in the mood for this,actually 🤷♀️
I think I will read it later
December 4, 2023
This book had so much promise and didn’t deliver on it all. Weird choices for characters. Build ups to no pay offs. It’s so weird to me because it was all there.. all perfectly done… then she dropped the ball at the finish lines.
Spoilers::::
Why did Dash have to publicly apologize? Seems extremely out of character even for the end of his character arc.
Why did she chase Dash out to Mustang Valley? Why did she go in his room and literally THUMB THRU HIS JOURNAL?! And he didn’t even care? lol what????
Why was the sister storyline so important and then like didn’t really matter at the end?
Why was her character background build up so GREAT to do absolutely nothing for her arc in the end?
Why. Why. Why.
Spoilers::::
Why did Dash have to publicly apologize? Seems extremely out of character even for the end of his character arc.
Why did she chase Dash out to Mustang Valley? Why did she go in his room and literally THUMB THRU HIS JOURNAL?! And he didn’t even care? lol what????
Why was the sister storyline so important and then like didn’t really matter at the end?
Why was her character background build up so GREAT to do absolutely nothing for her arc in the end?
Why. Why. Why.
September 5, 2023
“Sunshine, there’s not even a second place if every woman in the world was lined up next to you.”
🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠
(I was giddy reading this)
Read this if you like:
✨Grumpy/Sunshine
✨Workplace romance (he’s my boss)
✨Forced Proximity
✨Tortured cowboy
I absolutely loved this book. I thought Thirteen Candles was top tier but Mustang Valley was such a treat to read.
It pulled all of the emotions. You get that small town feel, that tension, the flirting…..ugh. I could not put this book down. The story flowed so well. No useless mumbo jumbo that I feel I find a lot of in small town romances. Just straight to the point and I freaking ate it up!
Dash is honestly my fav kind of MMC… mysterious, lone wolf, a man I can’t read 🤭 Literally, chills up my spine when it comes to Dash.
Molly was a great female main character. She was so relateable. I really appreciated her. She had big dreams, she was supportive, determined - she was just all around a breath of fresh air. The push and pull between Molly & Dash was just so good. Plus a little backstory for both of them added to the depth of the storyline which I loved. Dash is such a mysterious soul that any kind of emotion you get from him is a scrumptious surprise. When he wrote that simple little note to Molly, I was so excited lol!!!
Great plot, amazing characters !!! I can’t wait for the next books in line.
🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠
(I was giddy reading this)
Read this if you like:
✨Grumpy/Sunshine
✨Workplace romance (he’s my boss)
✨Forced Proximity
✨Tortured cowboy
I absolutely loved this book. I thought Thirteen Candles was top tier but Mustang Valley was such a treat to read.
It pulled all of the emotions. You get that small town feel, that tension, the flirting…..ugh. I could not put this book down. The story flowed so well. No useless mumbo jumbo that I feel I find a lot of in small town romances. Just straight to the point and I freaking ate it up!
Dash is honestly my fav kind of MMC… mysterious, lone wolf, a man I can’t read 🤭 Literally, chills up my spine when it comes to Dash.
Molly was a great female main character. She was so relateable. I really appreciated her. She had big dreams, she was supportive, determined - she was just all around a breath of fresh air. The push and pull between Molly & Dash was just so good. Plus a little backstory for both of them added to the depth of the storyline which I loved. Dash is such a mysterious soul that any kind of emotion you get from him is a scrumptious surprise. When he wrote that simple little note to Molly, I was so excited lol!!!
Great plot, amazing characters !!! I can’t wait for the next books in line.
September 19, 2023
Dash Hunter!! The broken cowboy I didn’t know I needed ♥️🥵
Molly gets hired at Starlight Ranch as the new stable manager and with the job comes an apartment that she and her sister will stay in when her sister finished college.
For the time being, she becomes with roommates with Dash Hunter. He wants to oversee the ranch as well seeing that HE didn’t give her the job, but she went over his head to his brother Colt.
Mollys character was so easy to love, she has a passion for horses and just wants to help her mother and sister. She is the sunshine to Dash’s grumpy personality.
I loveeeee that he’s grumpy to everyone but her, they have a little bubble behind closed doors.
Molly & Dash both have inner things to work through and they help each other through those.
The spice is SPICY and so much more than I expected honestly.
"YOU GO ON AND GRAB THAT HEADBOARD, SUNSHINE. SIT DOWN AND ENJOY THE RIDE.” 🫠
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Molly gets hired at Starlight Ranch as the new stable manager and with the job comes an apartment that she and her sister will stay in when her sister finished college.
For the time being, she becomes with roommates with Dash Hunter. He wants to oversee the ranch as well seeing that HE didn’t give her the job, but she went over his head to his brother Colt.
Mollys character was so easy to love, she has a passion for horses and just wants to help her mother and sister. She is the sunshine to Dash’s grumpy personality.
I loveeeee that he’s grumpy to everyone but her, they have a little bubble behind closed doors.
Molly & Dash both have inner things to work through and they help each other through those.
The spice is SPICY and so much more than I expected honestly.
"YOU GO ON AND GRAB THAT HEADBOARD, SUNSHINE. SIT DOWN AND ENJOY THE RIDE.” 🫠
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
September 28, 2023
I really enjoyed book one in this series, but loved this one even more! Molly is the new stable manager at Starlight Ranch. The job comes with the apartment that is about the stables. Her boss is currently living in the apartment and has refused to hire her. She went over his head to his brother Colt to get the job. Dash is surprised when she has the job and is in his apartment. He is very grumpy and tells her she’s not allowed to go in his room or ask any personal questions.
Molly is such a sunshine. It’s even his nickname for her! These two have so much chemistry together, and when they finally act on it, it’s explosive. Dash is scared to love, and refuses to be more than friends with benefits. However, he is the sweetest hero who does so many amazing things for her to show he cares. The scene in the haunted house was so freaking sweet. There were multiple moments in this book that I was squealing and swooning so hard! They both end up falling for each other. I loved how realistic the conflict was, and I was rooting for these two so much!
5 stars
Thank you to the author for a review copy in return for my honest review.
Molly is such a sunshine. It’s even his nickname for her! These two have so much chemistry together, and when they finally act on it, it’s explosive. Dash is scared to love, and refuses to be more than friends with benefits. However, he is the sweetest hero who does so many amazing things for her to show he cares. The scene in the haunted house was so freaking sweet. There were multiple moments in this book that I was squealing and swooning so hard! They both end up falling for each other. I loved how realistic the conflict was, and I was rooting for these two so much!
5 stars
Thank you to the author for a review copy in return for my honest review.
September 23, 2023
4.5 ⭐️ 2.5 🌶️ loved being back in this world! Get ready for a grumpy cowboy who is quiet and broken, and a ray of sunshine FMC. Dash and Molly had such great chemistry and they both knew how to talk dirty. Obsessed.
Small town
Cowboy & cowgirl (she’s the ranch manager)
Forced proximity
Grumpy sunshine
He’s her boss
Hot hot hot
Small town
Cowboy & cowgirl (she’s the ranch manager)
Forced proximity
Grumpy sunshine
He’s her boss
Hot hot hot
September 18, 2023
This slow burn 🥵
Book 2 in the series and should be read in order.
💙grumpy x sunshine
💙workplace
💙forced proximity
💙cowboy
💙curvy FMC
💙praise
Fun, easy, low stakes read. It’s fast paced and well edited.
A good deal of inner monologue but it enriched the story and added depth to characters. It wasn’t entirely diverse but the characters grew which I always look for if the flaws are a focus. The spice was hot 🥵 and I just loved the caretaker vibes that Dash was giving. He is a hand necklace expert lol
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Book 2 in the series and should be read in order.
💙grumpy x sunshine
💙workplace
💙forced proximity
💙cowboy
💙curvy FMC
💙praise
Fun, easy, low stakes read. It’s fast paced and well edited.
A good deal of inner monologue but it enriched the story and added depth to characters. It wasn’t entirely diverse but the characters grew which I always look for if the flaws are a focus. The spice was hot 🥵 and I just loved the caretaker vibes that Dash was giving. He is a hand necklace expert lol
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
September 2, 2025
THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING. I AM SHOUTING BECAUSE IT WAS AMAZING, LUSTFUL, SORROWFUL, BEAUTIFUL, ENDEARING, JUST EVERYTHING!
Now onto some non-shouting words. This book got me out of a reading slump and I don't know if it was because I finally found something worth reading or if the author/plot are amazing, but I loved this one. I loved everything about it, the characters, the plot, the setting, the writing, the dialogue - everything. It's going to my favorite reads list and official book boyfriend. I need a Dashiell in my life. Great story/book.
Now onto some non-shouting words. This book got me out of a reading slump and I don't know if it was because I finally found something worth reading or if the author/plot are amazing, but I loved this one. I loved everything about it, the characters, the plot, the setting, the writing, the dialogue - everything. It's going to my favorite reads list and official book boyfriend. I need a Dashiell in my life. Great story/book.
September 29, 2023
4/5 ⭐️ | 2.5/5 🌶️
* small town romance
* workplace (boss)
* dirty talking cowboy
* curvy sunshine fmc
* forced proximity
* grumpy sunshine
Holy broody grumpy cowboy 🤠
Dash is a hard man to crack. He keeps his emotions locked inside & wanders around like someone who is just trying to get through life after tragedy.
But everything changes the day the new barn manager moves into the same house as him. She is the complete opposite of Dash. Where he’s dark, quiet & grumpy. She’s light, happiness & sunshine.
Dash makes it a goal to stay away from Molly. He refuses to fall into the trap of falling in love. He keeps her at a distance but these two are a perfect fit & nothing they do will stop the pull to each other.
This was a slow burn but holy dirty talking cowboy did Dash have a filthy mouth & Molly? She eats it up and even has a dirty mouth of her own.
Thank you Sienna for the arc 💕
* small town romance
* workplace (boss)
* dirty talking cowboy
* curvy sunshine fmc
* forced proximity
* grumpy sunshine
Holy broody grumpy cowboy 🤠
Dash is a hard man to crack. He keeps his emotions locked inside & wanders around like someone who is just trying to get through life after tragedy.
But everything changes the day the new barn manager moves into the same house as him. She is the complete opposite of Dash. Where he’s dark, quiet & grumpy. She’s light, happiness & sunshine.
Dash makes it a goal to stay away from Molly. He refuses to fall into the trap of falling in love. He keeps her at a distance but these two are a perfect fit & nothing they do will stop the pull to each other.
This was a slow burn but holy dirty talking cowboy did Dash have a filthy mouth & Molly? She eats it up and even has a dirty mouth of her own.
Thank you Sienna for the arc 💕
January 12, 2024
2.5 rounded up
alright everyone, I read this in one sitting so buckle up for my eeks and icks:
eek!!
- started out so strong with a stellar first chapter
- a cowboy who tolerated everyone but cares so deeply about her
- curvy mfc
ick
- the plot felt dragged on because the split pov just stated the same plot, we did not need to know what they were thinking through each sitch
- some of the internal dialogue was…. interesting. like could have gone for ever without reading “man-lust” and “alpha” so so so so so many times
- at some point the “I don’t deserve her plot line” got so out of hand
- both main characters have some pretty deep trauma and were just gonna float on by that? okay.
and honestly the last 15% + bonus scene was the easiest and best part of the story. debatable on if I would recommend.
alright everyone, I read this in one sitting so buckle up for my eeks and icks:
eek!!
- started out so strong with a stellar first chapter
- a cowboy who tolerated everyone but cares so deeply about her
- curvy mfc
ick
- the plot felt dragged on because the split pov just stated the same plot, we did not need to know what they were thinking through each sitch
- some of the internal dialogue was…. interesting. like could have gone for ever without reading “man-lust” and “alpha” so so so so so many times
- at some point the “I don’t deserve her plot line” got so out of hand
- both main characters have some pretty deep trauma and were just gonna float on by that? okay.
and honestly the last 15% + bonus scene was the easiest and best part of the story. debatable on if I would recommend.
June 12, 2024
I enjoyed the beginning but it went downhill from there.
Neither MC was likeable. Molly was cute and fearless, but was lacking something.
Dash was grouchy and quiet, and sure he was able to eventually speak his mind and tell Molly how he felt but it was all very immature. A lot of his actions were because of the one thing his dead dad had said.. which is fine but it jaded dash a lot.
The whole apartment situation that came with the manager job could have been handled better. And Molly deciding to move her mom and sister in there with her seemed weird??? Maybe I’m a hater but I did not vibe with this.
Read better cowboy romances, and likely won’t continue this one.
Neither MC was likeable. Molly was cute and fearless, but was lacking something.
Dash was grouchy and quiet, and sure he was able to eventually speak his mind and tell Molly how he felt but it was all very immature. A lot of his actions were because of the one thing his dead dad had said.. which is fine but it jaded dash a lot.
The whole apartment situation that came with the manager job could have been handled better. And Molly deciding to move her mom and sister in there with her seemed weird??? Maybe I’m a hater but I did not vibe with this.
Read better cowboy romances, and likely won’t continue this one.
September 16, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Loved Dash and Molly’s story. Dash is so very tortured and grumpy; and Molly is absolutely “Sunshine.” I’m always a fan of the forced proximity trope. Both have been through a lot in life— while their stories are very different, they understand each other. I rated it 4 peppers for spice, just because of the frequency of spicy stuff being mentioned. But when they are together it is 🔥🔥🔥🫠.
Glad to see some of the characters we loved from Thirteen Candles too. The setting of the ranch with the horses is very peaceful and calming. Something that has been healing for Molly and Dash both.
Definitely recommend the Starlight Canyon series.
I read an ARC.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Loved Dash and Molly’s story. Dash is so very tortured and grumpy; and Molly is absolutely “Sunshine.” I’m always a fan of the forced proximity trope. Both have been through a lot in life— while their stories are very different, they understand each other. I rated it 4 peppers for spice, just because of the frequency of spicy stuff being mentioned. But when they are together it is 🔥🔥🔥🫠.
Glad to see some of the characters we loved from Thirteen Candles too. The setting of the ranch with the horses is very peaceful and calming. Something that has been healing for Molly and Dash both.
Definitely recommend the Starlight Canyon series.
I read an ARC.
December 18, 2023
I like that we aren't perfect.
Their love was beautiful. Dash learned to open up and Molly learned although being somebody's sunshine you have to brave some storms. Ms. Judd's writing amazes me, and I can't wait for the next addition to the Starlight Canyon series.
Their love was beautiful. Dash learned to open up and Molly learned although being somebody's sunshine you have to brave some storms. Ms. Judd's writing amazes me, and I can't wait for the next addition to the Starlight Canyon series.
February 6, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
This was a cute small town cowboy romance
Nothing too crazy.
Sunshine x grumpy
Forced proximity
I was just missing the umph.
This was a cute small town cowboy romance
Nothing too crazy.
Sunshine x grumpy
Forced proximity
I was just missing the umph.
June 12, 2024
Had to pause my current reads to get a little cowboy romance fix like the addict I am. This one was better than the first in this series but not good enough for me to continue
September 3, 2024
Yeehaw, I say! I’ll take 4 more!
December 26, 2025
1. I should of DNFd this book
2. i’m so ready to read something else 😅
August 6, 2024
Grumpy x sunshine ❤️
September 26, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5,🌶️🌶️.5
small town 🤝 cowboy
Grumpy x sunshine
Broken MMC
Forced proximity
Workplace romance
I was so excited to dive back into this little town & I loved Dash & Molly so much!!
Molly was such an easy character to love! I loved her curiousness & desire to help/fix others problems. I love the way she immediately seen a side to Dash that she was eager to slowly peel back the layers on to know him better.
Dash our lone wolf, grumpy cowboy with a FILTHY mouth 🥰❤️🔥I love nothing more than the grumpy x sunshine trope and Sienna NAILED IT with this book! Dash was a tough character to crack and he didn’t make it easy for Molly but in the end his attraction to Molly & her personality won out! && the way Dash would stand up for Molly ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
I love that we go into the book knowing Dash is a broken soul but he also helped Molly with her troubling past and getting a deeper dive into both of their characters & past and the way they comforted one another 🥰. They had so much growth in this book! I wasn’t ready for their book to end.
Dash & Molly ❤️🔥 && let’s not forget about the spice and dirty talk because it was SO GOOD!
thank you so much Sienna for the eARC in exchange for an honest review
small town 🤝 cowboy
Grumpy x sunshine
Broken MMC
Forced proximity
Workplace romance
I was so excited to dive back into this little town & I loved Dash & Molly so much!!
Molly was such an easy character to love! I loved her curiousness & desire to help/fix others problems. I love the way she immediately seen a side to Dash that she was eager to slowly peel back the layers on to know him better.
Dash our lone wolf, grumpy cowboy with a FILTHY mouth 🥰❤️🔥I love nothing more than the grumpy x sunshine trope and Sienna NAILED IT with this book! Dash was a tough character to crack and he didn’t make it easy for Molly but in the end his attraction to Molly & her personality won out! && the way Dash would stand up for Molly ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
I love that we go into the book knowing Dash is a broken soul but he also helped Molly with her troubling past and getting a deeper dive into both of their characters & past and the way they comforted one another 🥰. They had so much growth in this book! I wasn’t ready for their book to end.
Dash & Molly ❤️🔥 && let’s not forget about the spice and dirty talk because it was SO GOOD!
thank you so much Sienna for the eARC in exchange for an honest review
September 23, 2023
Molly gets her dream job as manager of stables with an apartment. Her boss is very grumpy and sexy, and she has to share the apartment with him. The attraction between them is intense, but they fight the chemistry. The longer they live together the more they learn and like about each other. Dash will not let himself fall in love. Can they be together? Great characters and storyline Highly recommended Amazing book. Love Molly and Dash and their dynamic. Great supporting characters. This book has all the feels especially sarcasm, angst, and found family. I love this world. I can’t wait to see what happens next. The spice is so good
September 18, 2023
I was SO excited to receive an ARC for Mustang Valley because of how much I enjoyed Thirteen Candles. Mustang Valley did not disappoint!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s hard not to root for Molly. She’s fiercely independent, a hard worker and so kind. Although she appears to be so different from Dash, they have more similarities below the surface. Dash is grumpy, quiet and doesn’t like change. But when Molly becomes his roommate, it’s hard not to let her bubbly personality invade his every thought.
I love a good spicy cowboy romance, and Sienna hit it out of the park with this one! 💗
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s hard not to root for Molly. She’s fiercely independent, a hard worker and so kind. Although she appears to be so different from Dash, they have more similarities below the surface. Dash is grumpy, quiet and doesn’t like change. But when Molly becomes his roommate, it’s hard not to let her bubbly personality invade his every thought.
I love a good spicy cowboy romance, and Sienna hit it out of the park with this one! 💗
June 29, 2024
“I’m pretty sure this woman knows all about making choices. And she rarely chooses herself”
3.5 ⭐️ I loved the Grumpy/Sunshine trope of this book but nothing frustrates me more than the miscommunication trope. But my oh my, does Dash have a mouth on him 🥵
3.5 ⭐️ I loved the Grumpy/Sunshine trope of this book but nothing frustrates me more than the miscommunication trope. But my oh my, does Dash have a mouth on him 🥵
September 27, 2023
ARC review-
I was so excited to receive Mustang Valley as an ARC for the next installment of the Starlight Canyon Series!
This book did not disappoint!
Dash is a tortured lone cowboy that has demons he has to work through. Molly is the new stable manager who goes over Dash's head and gets the job from his brother Colt.
Molly and Colt are roommates for the time being and both have things they need to workout internally. I love the connection they developed throughout the book.
Oh and the spice!
If you loved Thirteen Candles you will definitely love
Mustang Valley!
I was so excited to receive Mustang Valley as an ARC for the next installment of the Starlight Canyon Series!
This book did not disappoint!
Dash is a tortured lone cowboy that has demons he has to work through. Molly is the new stable manager who goes over Dash's head and gets the job from his brother Colt.
Molly and Colt are roommates for the time being and both have things they need to workout internally. I love the connection they developed throughout the book.
Oh and the spice!
If you loved Thirteen Candles you will definitely love
Mustang Valley!
January 10, 2024
“i look at you, molly, and all the answers to my questions are right there in your eyes. i see the only person i ever want touching me ever again. i see everything in you, sunshine. everything.”
🫠🫠🫠 dash can say anything, and i'm a puddle.
whoo boy, this was everything i wanted and more! i devoured this in no time. thirteen candles was one of my top reads this year, and i had such high hopes for book two in the series. needless to say, mustang valley did not disappoint at all.
dash is my favourite kind of alphahole that's deep down just a simp, which made every soft moment matter that much more. molly was such a relateable character, and following along as she learns to be less of a pushover while simultaneously doing her best to get through dash' hard exterior was such a journey. the slow burn is real y'all 🥵
if you're looking for an unputdownable cowboy romance with lots of tension, top notch spice and a dirty talking mmc - this series is for you 🤠
🫠🫠🫠 dash can say anything, and i'm a puddle.
whoo boy, this was everything i wanted and more! i devoured this in no time. thirteen candles was one of my top reads this year, and i had such high hopes for book two in the series. needless to say, mustang valley did not disappoint at all.
dash is my favourite kind of alphahole that's deep down just a simp, which made every soft moment matter that much more. molly was such a relateable character, and following along as she learns to be less of a pushover while simultaneously doing her best to get through dash' hard exterior was such a journey. the slow burn is real y'all 🥵
if you're looking for an unputdownable cowboy romance with lots of tension, top notch spice and a dirty talking mmc - this series is for you 🤠
January 11, 2024
...andddd I'm back in my cowboy romance era! grumpy sunshine is one of my favorite tropes and Dash & Molly really did the trope justice. I actually don't hate third act breakups but this one was a little weird for me. otherwise I totally loved this and I'm v v ready to dive into bourbon breakaway!
September 21, 2023
Excuse me, Sienna, your men just keep getting hotter and hotter. Holy hell. I loved Thirteen Candles, but dare I say that Dash and Molly are a new fav of mine? 🤭
𝘿𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 is all grumpy, broody and covered in tattoos. He has been deemed the lone wolf all his life, his sole focus has always been the horses. There was no time for distractions. With every responsibility and years of grief weighing heavy on his shoulders, his brother Colt takes it upon himself to hire a manager for the stables, in hopes that Dash can take a step back. Molly is looking for a fresh start. With a rough past and the weight of caring for her younger sister, she is doing everything in her power to provide for everyone while leaving herself on the back burner. She couldn’t resist applying to her dream job and accepting the position, even if it meant being roommates with her stoic boss, Dash.
Dash intrigued me the minute we got a glimpse of him in Thirteen Candles. Something about a broody, broken man does something to me. But to read Dash’s POV and understand his character better was a total mix of sadness and disbelief. He was a man of little words, but his actions always spoke volumes, especially towards Molly. I mean, there was so many swoony moments with this man 😩 and he did it so under the radar!!! I couldn’t help but root for him. Reading these two navigate their new way around one another kept me on my toes!! The sexual tension was thiiiiiiick! Dash believed he wasn’t deserving of someone as bright, beautiful and light as Molly, but she was determined from the beginning to prove to him that he in fact did deserve it all. These two started out as strangers who formed a special friendship that blossomed into such a beautiful relationship. They both were each other’s reprieve and solace and I loved reading their journey 🥹
Sienna has created such a wonderful small town filled with so much love and friendship. Between the Hunter’s and the townspeople, I can’t wait to see what’s next in this series!
𝘿𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 is all grumpy, broody and covered in tattoos. He has been deemed the lone wolf all his life, his sole focus has always been the horses. There was no time for distractions. With every responsibility and years of grief weighing heavy on his shoulders, his brother Colt takes it upon himself to hire a manager for the stables, in hopes that Dash can take a step back. Molly is looking for a fresh start. With a rough past and the weight of caring for her younger sister, she is doing everything in her power to provide for everyone while leaving herself on the back burner. She couldn’t resist applying to her dream job and accepting the position, even if it meant being roommates with her stoic boss, Dash.
Dash intrigued me the minute we got a glimpse of him in Thirteen Candles. Something about a broody, broken man does something to me. But to read Dash’s POV and understand his character better was a total mix of sadness and disbelief. He was a man of little words, but his actions always spoke volumes, especially towards Molly. I mean, there was so many swoony moments with this man 😩 and he did it so under the radar!!! I couldn’t help but root for him. Reading these two navigate their new way around one another kept me on my toes!! The sexual tension was thiiiiiiick! Dash believed he wasn’t deserving of someone as bright, beautiful and light as Molly, but she was determined from the beginning to prove to him that he in fact did deserve it all. These two started out as strangers who formed a special friendship that blossomed into such a beautiful relationship. They both were each other’s reprieve and solace and I loved reading their journey 🥹
Sienna has created such a wonderful small town filled with so much love and friendship. Between the Hunter’s and the townspeople, I can’t wait to see what’s next in this series!
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