Bad News Cowboy
by Maisey Yates
Copper Ridge
Tomboy Kate Garrett has been friends with Jack Monaghan forever. When she decides it's time to be seen as a woman, the reformed bad boy rancher becomes her unlikely tutor, and friendship turns to something more. A Copper Ridge romance.
About This Book
Bad News Cowboy is a contemporary romance novel by Maisey Yates, first published in 2015 by Harlequin Enterprises, Limited. It is part of the Copper Ridge series and runs 512 pages. Readers can expect friends to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Friends to Lovers
- Published
- 2015
- Length
- 512 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A long-time tomboy decides to reinvent her image, turning to her lifelong male best friend for lessons in femininity.
- Readers who enjoy small-town ranch romances
- Fans of friends-to-lovers stories
- Features Friends to Lovers
- Clear trope progression
This may not be ideal if…
- Generic premise
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Kate Garrett has spent her life as a tomboy alongside her friend Jack Monaghan. When Kate resolves to embrace a new version of herself, she enlists Jack to act as her tutor. As the dynamic between them shifts, their established friendship begins to evolve into something more.
Central Conflict
The shift in relationship dynamics from platonic friendship to romantic interest, complicated by Kate's desire to change how she is perceived.
Setting
Copper Ridge
Strengths
- Clear trope progression
- Established setting
Consider before reading
- Generic premise
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Maisey Yates
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
- Published
- 2015
- Length
- 512 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780373788538
Bad News Cowboy: quick answers
- Who wrote Bad News Cowboy?
- Bad News Cowboy was written by Maisey Yates.
- When was Bad News Cowboy published?
- Bad News Cowboy was first published in 2015 by Harlequin Enterprises, Limited.
- What genre is Bad News Cowboy?
- Bad News Cowboy is a contemporary romance novel, with friends to lovers.
- How many pages is Bad News Cowboy?
- Bad News Cowboy is 512 pages long.
- Is Bad News Cowboy part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Copper Ridge series.
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