Dreaming of a Cowboy Christmas by: Ann Einerson

Dreaming of a Cowboy Christmas
Author: Ann Einerson
Published: November 2025
Publisher: Ann Einerson
Format: ARC eBook
Pages: 256
Rating: 5/5
Summary: 

A grumpy cowboy with a permanent scowl isn't quite what I had on my holiday wishlist this year.

Except we don't always get what we wish for, which I quickly learn when I find out the Christmas vacation home I booked is a scam. Which means I need to get off the surly silver fox’s property ASAP.

But even a grumpy cowboy has manners, and he isn’t about to send this city girl away with a snowstorm blowing through town–even if it would make his life less complicated.

Another not-so-small problem? There's only one bed in his cabin.

I might be used to bright city lights, but country evenings turn into the perfect holiday nights when I find myself wrapped up in his arms. It seems the crackling fire isn't the only thing heating up, and I can’t help but wonder if fate led me here after all.

Dreaming of a Cowboy Christmas is a spicy, age gap holiday novella between a sunshine girl and a grumpy cowboy who uses toys as teammates.

Review:

First, I'd like to thank Ann Einerson & her team for sending me an ARC to review! I swear every single time Ann writes a holiday book, it's exactly what I need! This was the perfect quick holiday read that brings the heat!

I was drawn in from the beginning. Literally the first sentence, like how could you not be hooked from that?! Noelle fits her name as well as her nickname from Shep perfectly. Not only is she super into Christmas, but also she's just so sunny. Like this grumpy sunshine is on point. And while Shep might not want to admit that having this blonde firecracker invade his home, his walls start to come down and sure enough things heat up during the holiday season!

When I tell you I DEVOURED this book... I could not put it down! I had to force myself to save the last 10% just to enjoy it for a little bit longer! It was sweet, swoony, all the holiday vibes (vibes... IYKYK 😉) and oh so spicy!! Shep may be a grumpy man in his 40's but let me tell you he can keep up with Noelle's 25 year old self! Whether it be her hanging around his spaces, wanting to know more about him, tending to the animals, in the kitchen butchering food, or in the bedroom... he's got it!

While this is a super short and quick read, I have to say I was drawn to the bit of town that we did get to read more about, as well as the secondary characters, who were so easy to love as well! There were many times I found myself laughing out loud with their hilarious banter.

Overall, I loved this perfect and spicy holiday read! It was fast paced that was packed with all the holiday spirit! Watching their time spent in the cabin slowly change both of their views towards each other, as well as in life was so sweet! Shep was so perfect, and while he may have been grumpy about it in the beginning, he was nothing short of a gentleman - and a daddy 😉. And how can we forget about Maple? Like there will always be an animal that takes the spotlight for a moment with their adorable personality! The ending was wrapped up perfectly with a bow to finish off their story, and now I'm sitting here wondering what holiday read will top this! I was hooked from the start and didn't want it to end! Another favorite read from Ann Einerson!

That's all for my review, I hope you enjoyed and if you haven't grabbed your copy, be sure you do and binge this holiday season!

So until the next time, keep reading!

Your Graduated Bookworm!! :)