🤠 Book Review: Curvy Girl and the Single Dad Cowboy by Zoey Rose (Kindle Edition, Cedar Falls: Cowboys Book 1)
A sweet and steamy small-town romance that blends instalove, age-gap tension, and single dad charm—Zoey Rose kicks off her cowboy series with a heart-melting novella full of sass, swoon, and second chances.
🧠 Overview
Published in April 2025, Curvy Girl and the Single Dad Cowboy is a 62-page novella and the first book in the Cedar Falls: Cowboys series by Zoey Rose, known for her short, spicy instalove romances featuring curvy heroines and alpha men. This story introduces Charlotte Wilson, a down-on-her-luck woman who accepts a nanny job in the remote town of Cedar Falls, Texas.
Her new boss? Vincent “Vince” Covington, a rugged cowboy and devoted single dad to five-year-old Lily, still reeling from his ex-wife’s abandonment. Sparks fly from the moment Charlotte arrives—late, flustered, and walking the last three miles to the ranch. Despite their age difference and professional boundaries, the chemistry between them is undeniable.
💘 Key Themes & Highlights
- 🍼 Single dad trope: Vince’s protective nature and devotion to Lily add emotional depth
- 🔥 Instalove romance: The attraction is immediate, intense, and unapologetically fast
- 👩👧 Curvy heroine empowerment: Charlotte is confident, nurturing, and refreshingly real
- 🏡 Small-town charm: Cedar Falls offers a cozy backdrop filled with family, ranch life, and cowboy brotherhood
“The job description said ‘nanny needed,’ not ‘prepare to fall in love with your handsome single-dad employer.’” — Goodreads summary
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Goodreads rating: 4.28/5 from over 160 ratings
- 📖 Readers love the quick emotional payoff, adorable child moments, and sizzling chemistry
- 🧾 Some note the story’s brevity limits deeper development, but most find it satisfying for a novella
- 💬 “Charlotte may be over her head with the big and sexy rancher, but she knows what she’s doing with Lily. Starting over in Texas may just be the best thing she ever agreed to.” — Reader review
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format: At 62 pages, it’s a fast read—perfect for fans of bite-sized romance
- 📚 Series starter: Introduces the Covington brothers, each featured in future books
- 🔞 Steamy content: Includes mature scenes—intended for adult readers
🏁 Final Verdict
Curvy Girl and the Single Dad Cowboy is a feel-good, high-heat novella that delivers everything fans of Zoey Rose expect: instant attraction, protective alpha energy, and a curvy heroine who finds love where she least expects it. If you’re craving a quick cowboy romance with heart and heat, this Kindle edition is a great place to saddle up.
