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Dear Stetson, I Want You: A Dad's Best Friend, Cowboy, Millionaire set in Miami Romance

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Cove Davenport live laugh loves Miami nights. Known for its glittering skylines, palm tree aesthetic, and men who fortunately vanish by morning.

As a private flight attendant to the elite, she’s trained to keep things professional. Until him.

A last minute flight puts her working on Stetson Cole’s jet—a recluse Texas cattle rancher with calloused hands, an easy smile, and twenty years on her. One quick layover turns into stolen touches, tension filled kisses, and an unforgettable connection.

But love isn’t on Cove’s flight plan. When a family crisis forces her to accept her estranged father’s help, she’s stuck playing dutiful daughter and pretending to date his colleague’s son to seal a business deal.

The problem? She’s staying at the home of the one man she’s finding it difficult to resist. Her dad’s best friend, Stetson.

Resisting him was difficult at thirty thousand feet in the sky. On the ground? Nearly impossible.

But when secrets surface and lines start to blur, the Texas cowboy needs to decide if he’s willing to give up everything to make the Miami city girl his.

366 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 25, 2026

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Indy Valentine

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Indy Valentine is a contemporary romance author who resides off the East Coast of Florida. Indy thrives on writing off-the-charts banter and spice; You can expect some lethal slow burn to exist between her pages.

When she's not writing, Indy can be found at the beach, attending baseball games, spending time with her family, and with a romance book in her hands.

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Profile Image for Apryl (inmybookishgirlera).
208 reviews15 followers
March 12, 2026
Indy Valentine has done it again! The way I loved this book y’all! Another well deserved⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. This one had me obsessing and swooning even more than collie! I just love how her writing just captivates you and doesn’t let go!

I absolutely loved this story! The emotional depth of Cove and Stetson’s connection and love was beautiful! Cove was a powerhouse of a woman, such a badass and I just loved her! She was the definition of a city girl. Daddy Stet dear lord that man was😮‍💨He was a country cowboy from Texas down bad for her. Their banter and chemistry was so damn good!

Cove is a flight attendant from Miami and on a last minute work trip she meets Stetson Cole. A quick layover turns into an unforgettable connection. When a family crisis forces her to accept her estranged father’s help, she’s stuck fake dating his colleagues son. The problem? They’re staying at the home of the one man she’s finding it impossible to resist. Her dad’s best friend.

This is her first book in her new series! Add this to your tbr immediately! It’s so freaking good! It releases on 3/25! Thank you to Indy for allowing me to be on her team and arc read this early💜 I can’t wait for Betsy’s story in book two!

5⭐️
3🌶️
Age gap
Cowboy romance
Millionaire romance
Dads best friend
Forced proximity

Profile Image for Briana smith.
358 reviews49 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 4, 2026
5⭐️
arc review

Ya'll....grab your cowboy hat(and an extra pair of underwear. youll need em) AND BUCKLE TF UP. holy MOLY. That was hot hot hot. like cover your kindle screen in public blushing kind of hot and that doesnt happen often...

Cove had me barking like a dog. She was such a powerhouse of a woman. Badass, smart and HOT. Crush me with her stilettos and a thank you will slip out. A flight attendant? YES MA'AM!! We love Cove. With a sweetest heart, helping her mom keep her dream alive had my heart warming🥹
Meeting a man thousands of feet in the air wasnt on her bingo card. But Daddy Stet the cowboy from Texas had her HOOKED. A quick chat at a layover had these two instantly connecting and I was there for it🙂‍↕️

Incoming Coves father dearest(sideeye to the max). Wanting to help her mom, she turns to her estranged father for help, which leads her to fake date someone to make things "even". If you needed a 50 year old getting jealous... Stetson is your man. The tension? the yearning? the DEATH GLARES?! IM DROOLING. The forced proximity having to stay near eachother was 😚🤌 oh....and daddy's bestfriend. BINGO BABYYYY.

I love a Forbidden romance. I love an age gap. I love a city girl × cowboy. You put them all together its a guaranteed damn good time😛

The push and pull between these two were everything. Stetson knew he wanted his forever girl, and convincing her hes the one only made it hotter.

Indy, I love you for writing these two. This was a masterpiece🤠😌 YEEHAW BABY.

thank you indy for the earc🫂
booksta- romance.with.bri
Profile Image for Vic (novelsandnoodles).
261 reviews2 followers
March 8, 2026
Stetson Cole- what a hunk of a mature man! This man meets Cove Davenport on his private jet, she’s an elite flight attendant covering for one of his regular staff and he’s immediately taken with her.. she’s feisty and beautiful and although he knows she’s a lot younger than him he can’t help but be intrigued with her. Stetson is so intrigued he just so happens to pursue her, to the bar at their layover, to then maybe or maybe not crash a double date she goes on- oh and he turns up in Chicago to just spend time with her!
Now. Cove bless her heart, she’s not easily convinced… let’s just say she’s got some Daddy issues… she doesn’t do relationships and is more than happy to just spend a night with someone and move on- let me tell you the first paragraph in this book had me howling!
But Stetson persists and his hard work pays off because Cove realises that he’s not like all the other entitled men she serves on flights. He cares, deeply. He’s invested in learning about her and getting to know her on a deeper level. This man was a whole lot of big, hot, older, cowboy- swoon dog energy! And he happens to be turning the big 5 0… and Cove and Stetson are reunited due to a link between them and her father- who by the way is the biggest piece of trash you won’t want to meet!
The chemistry between these two is fire, and swoony Stetson knows he has to keep communication open if he wants to win Cove’s heart which he does in the sweetest possible way, which gives Cove hop that he’s the real deal- which indeed he is! The care he puts in to making her feel seen is incredible, such a great read.

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Profile Image for Joan | We Read Past Our Bedtime.
86 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy
March 9, 2026
✨ARC REVIEW✨

⭐️: 5
🌶️: 3

💭: Indy Valentine is truly a literary artist. I can’t get over how this felt so different from her other books, yet still had me obsessing, swooning, and handing out another well-deserved ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I’ll do my best to form a coherent review… but honestly my brain is scrambled because I already want to reread it.

The emotional depth of Cove and Stetson’s love was stunning. From the very beginning there was this undeniable connection, and it felt so clear that they were made for each other. When I feel that deeply invested in a couple, it’s game over for me.

Cove is internally chaotic while somehow never letting it fully show on the outside — and I loved her for that. Her unhinged thoughts, her raw honesty, the quiet power she had over Stetson… dreamy.

And Stetson? The simplest kind of man in the best way. Hard-working, steady, loyal to his family. He’s not someone who expresses himself easily with words, but he’s completely captivated by Cove. And the way they learn to communicate with each other — beyond words — was electric. Cove never pushed him to be someone he wasn’t; she saw that he was already giving her every part of himself.

I couldn’t stop highlighting quotes. Every page felt like it held a line that stole my breath.

I love love. And my god did I love Cove and Stetson’s love.

𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘵𝘴𝘰𝘯, 𝘐 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶 is the first book in the 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 series. Think 𝘚𝘦𝘹 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 (but make it Miami) meets 𝘠𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦 — two wildly different worlds colliding by chance and completely shifting each other’s orbit. Because when you find a love like Cove and Stetson’s, the only option is to believe in it… and fight for it.
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69 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 10, 2026
Cove Davenport is the woman I want to be when I grow up. And I’m literally in the middle of 30s. She is so strong, independent, and takes no bullshit. She is used to men letting her down and she will not continue to let that happen.

Stetson Cole is the ultimate cowboy who is just wanting someone to grow old worth. All the money that he has doesn’t bring happiness. He was beginning to think he might just die alone and rich. Until Cove appears in his life and that woman makes him want things he’s ever dreamed of having.

Omg these two together are just fireworks. The banter, playfulness, sexiness that erupts when they’re together. Chef’s kisses. It was such an amazing and enjoyable read! Stet is the man of my dreams. The way that man made sure that Cove is loved and no one will ever disrespect her. Cove deserves all the love Stet gives her. That ending was pure sweetness.

With someone who has had a complicated relationship with her dad like Cove did, I could relate. It’s not as bad as Cove, but feeling abandoned and not loved was relatable. Although my relationship became the opposite of Cove, there were moments in there that hit close to home.

This book was emotional and each characters had deep stories that made them who they are. I loved learning about them and their background story. I think this might be my favorite book yet of Indy’s.
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250 reviews8 followers
March 5, 2026
Dear Stetson, I want you.
No but seriously… I really want you! 🤠

A highly successful Texan cowboy? Immediately yes please. No follow up questions. I’m seated.

And then we have Cove… and honestly at this point I might want her more than Stetson! She’s such a powerhouse of a woman. Cove is constantly taking care of the people she loves, especially her mom, and there’s something so admirable about the way she carries that responsibility while still being strong, capable, and completely her own person.

Cove works as a flight attendant and is no stranger to successful men. She’s seen their charm, their tactics, and all the little games they like to play. Because of that, she’s built some pretty solid walls and has zero interest in getting caught up in that world. ✈️

That is… until she meets Stetson.

I’ll be honest, significant age gaps usually aren’t my favorite trope. But this one was written so dang well that I didn’t even notice it at all! If that’s not a testament to how incredible Indy’s writing is, I don’t know what is.

So yes.
I love Stetson.
I love Cove.
I love this book.
I love Indy’s writing. ❤️

Read the dang book. 📚

Thank you so much Indy for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
Profile Image for Scarlett.
473 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 8, 2026
Indy you really out did yourself with this one!!! Every time I read your books I never imagine them getting better and you raise the bar every damn time.

This man fucking RUINED ME. Goddamn right off the start Cole had me blushing. Stetson is the exactly the type of man woman want and need. I fear I almost did not survive Cole Stetson’s southern charm.
He is yearning for her so bad!!! The way he craved and longed for her had me in a chokehold. This man’s filthy fucking mouth sent me to heaven and back. 😮‍💨 He is so also possessive and it is the god damn hottest thing. This man is the actual definition of the phrase aging like fine wine.

Cove was an incredible female character. She was doing so much to save her family and it was so beautifully heartbreaking. She has a truly beautiful heart, and I felt myself grow angry with her for what she had to tolerate.

This book had me longing, begging, blushing and laughing out loud. I experienced so many different emotions. This is truly a reminder that If you haven’t yet picked up an Indy Valentines book, girl get to it. 🫶🏽

Tropes
Age Gap
Dad’s Best-friend
Forced Proximity
Cowboy Romance
Millionaire Workplace
Sex and the City meets Miami


🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

“Do it. Disrespect me, Stet. I want it.”
Profile Image for Payton (smut.n.sowers).
138 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 12, 2026
Stetson and Cove.. there’s a million things I could say but the most important would be this is probably one of the best age gaps that I have read. I really loved their relationship and the build up to it. They love each other so well and so hard. It truly is the definition of “if he wanted to, he would”. It made my heart completely full. Plus their bedroom chemistry is completely off the charts and I absolutely loved seeing that side of both of them. It was like they were able to fully be themselves and they were just so perfect for one another.

This book is absolutely nothing like Indy usually writes.. and damn was it so special to read and such a phenomenal switch. I really enjoyed getting to see how she was able to mix Miami nightlife and Texas cowboy together into perfection. Indy did such a great job with these two, you’ll be begging for me afterwards, I know I was.

This is absolutely one of my new top favorite books of Indy’s and I cannot wait to see where this new series goes next. 🫶🏼
Profile Image for Chelsea Mansell.
317 reviews21 followers
March 10, 2026
Dear Stetson, I Want You by Indy Valentine eARC Review ✈️🩷

4.5 🌟

Okay, Indy absolutely came to play with this new series. What a unique and fun love story, Dear Stetson…I really do want you! 🤭

Cove is such a badass and strong FMC, her sass and boss babe energy is truly electric. Stetson Cole. That could honestly be my review because I am truly obsessed with this man. Cove is over men her age and their immature ways. Stetson knocks her off her feet and even though she tries to fight there connection, Stetson is up for the challenge.

This story and plot in this book is so unique and such a nice change of pace. I loved the added conflict plot twists that Indy incorporated and it made the story completely addicting. The spice is chefs kiss as well, cowboy Stetson has a filthy mouth and I am here for it. 😮‍💨

Read if you enjoy:
👠 Age Gap
✈️ Dad’s Best Friend
👠 Forced Proximity
✈️ Cowboy Romance
👠 Millionaire Workplace
✈️ Sex and the City Meets Miami

#dearstetsoniwantyou #indyvalentine #midnightchronicles #bookreview #bookishcontent
Profile Image for Laced In Lit.
245 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy
March 11, 2026
Thank you to Luna Literary for the ARC 🩷
4.5 ⭐️ rounded up since goodreads are still not supplying the goods ie. Half stars... hint hint 🙄
I have read a few books now by this author and she doesn't disappoint!
The sass on our FMC 🔥 hell yeah!
Love the front cover and the Miami vibes too 👌
🤠 Millionaire cowboy
🔥 Age gap
🙈 Dad's Best Friend
Cove, our 30 year old sassy, cheeky flight attendant FMC with daddy issues who would give Sex and the City a run for its money is sick fed up of men who cant satisfy her.
Pushing 50, MMC Stetson is a big horny rancher with plenty of money and a filthy mouth. Oh and hes also Cove's estranged dad's best mate 👍
The pair meet in the air on a last minute flight change and sparks fly immediately.
When Cove's mama needs help financially, she has no option but to seek help from the one man she wishes she would never see again. Help comes with strings though, can Cove find her way back to her cattle rancher?
I loved the relationship between Cove and her mum 🥰 great read 📚
Profile Image for Lou Li Reads.
542 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 4, 2026
Stetson Cole just stole my heart and I don’t think I’m getting it back. Highly successful Texan cowboy - surely that right there is enough to get you going! - meets absolutely gorgeous Cove Davenport on one of his business trips as she’s the flight attendant on his private jet. There’s an instant connection and let me tell you, the way those sparks fly? You need to be wearing fire safe clothes not to burn in their orbit. Cove is fiery, feisty and formidable, as independent as the come with all the sass, and Stetson just won’t take no for an answer - cue swooning. That little matter of Stetson being her father’s best friend, yeah, not even a blip on Stetsons radar, nothing was going to stand in the way of a man obsessed.
A stunning start to a brand new series from Indy, I tip my (cowboy) hat to you!

I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own
74 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 12, 2026
ARC reader here! First of all, Cove? Badass and fierce. I love her. There wasn’t a thing she wouldn’t do for her mom. Her support system (Mom, Betsy, and Kimber) were great. Betsy being team Stetson was amazing. The friendship between Betsy, Kimber, and Cove was great. Also, I love the names! Stetson. He was fantastic. Everything about him was perfect, and he was perfect for her. He was so sweet, patient, thoughtful and supportive. Even when he was mad at her, he still defended her. Perfect! What he did for her mom just made him even better. I like how we got to see how different Cove and Stetson’s lives were and how they came together to make their lives together. The story has its complexities, but it stayed simple. A light read, but a great one!!
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324 reviews57 followers
March 12, 2026
I’m torn, because this book took me WAY TOO LONG to finish for no reason? Maybe I just had a busy week or I was not in a good mental state to be reading a book, because I had a hard time staying focused, so I don’t want that to affect this review.

Overall, I did really enjoy the story.

Stetson Cole is a man on a mission and I am so here for it.
He was obsessed & the way he showed he wanted Cove was so incredible to read.

Cove Davenport is such an amazing FMC.
Strong, determined, independent. She took the situation she was dealt and didn’t let it negatively affect her.

These two were hot. And I loved that they weren’t looking for each other, but found one another anyway.

Thank you to Indy for the ARC of this book! Excited for Betsy’s story!
Profile Image for Ells.
18 reviews
March 11, 2026
3.75⭐️

This was such a fun read, and literally the perfect palate cleanser. Short, sweet and spicy!

I really enjoyed both Cove and Stetson as characters. Whilst she initially had the willpower to turn down a rich, hot, older cowboy (which I definitely would not have), I really enjoyed seeing how her walls gradually dropped down and their relationship developed. And props for her being a lover of Pride & Prejudice!!!!

Where do I sign up for a Stetson? Is there an order form I can fill out or?
Profile Image for Melissa Anderson.
131 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
March 12, 2026
** Received as an ARC, Thankyou**

Well well well…… Stetson Cole where have you been all my life…. OMG!!!

This book was sooo good!! I love a strong FMC and boy was she… Indy got me from this prologue… wow!!!

I kept dreading the connection and could tell I was gonna be pulled into so twist or turn and boy was I!!!!

Indy did such a good job with character development I want all the side characters stories as well!!!!!

This was such a good read and it gave me all the feels and the SPICE!!!!

I need to find a 50 year old cowboy OMG!!!

10/10 Recommend!!!
98 reviews
March 10, 2026
ARC
This was the start of a new series and it definitely started with a bang! Stetson, the so sexy millionaire Texas cowboy and Cove, the independent flight attendant from Miami , an unlikely pair but they fit so perfectly!!
Profile Image for Lacey.
114 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy
March 12, 2026
Im not gunna lie this might be my favorite read so far in 2026! It's most definitely on my top 10 faves of all time! Loved Cove's character! She's fiery and feisty. Love me an older man, age gap romance. The spice was spicin'. Cannot wait for the craziness Betsy will give us in book 2!! Well done!
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213 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 10, 2026
I was literally kicking my feet this entire book!!!!

THE TENSION, THE ANGST, THE CHEMISTRY. omggggg!!!! This was the best age gap I've ever read. Indy, you are incredible!!!

Stetson is the book boyfriend of the freaking year. He is every green flag a girl could want. His adoration? The yearning? The caretaking? He did it all and did it happily. His nickname for Cove? I melted. Cove is a literal goddess, she was so secure in her body and sexuality. She was SO strong and wanted to take care of her sweet mom and I just loved it. I loved how Stetson finally took care of HER!!!

🌴age gap
👠dads best friend
✈️ forced proximity
🥃cowboy romance
❤️millionaire workplace

Thank you so freaking much Indy Valentine & Team Indy for the eArc! I am literally obsessed.
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142 reviews
March 8, 2026
Stetson Cole is all green flags and cowboy vibes. Thank you Indy for giving me another top tier book boyfriend. I’m eternally grateful 🧎🏼‍♀️
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341 reviews20 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
March 11, 2026
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