Cover of Part Time Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Contemporary

Part Time Cowboy

by Maisey Yates

Copper Ridge

2015 · 400 pages

Sadie Miller comes to Copper Ridge, Oregon, to open a bed-and-breakfast and escape her past. Deputy sheriff and rancher Eli Garrett is suspicious of the newcomer, and their clashes give way to attraction. The first Copper Ridge romance.

Opposites Attract
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About This Book

Part Time 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 400 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract.

At a glance

Genre
Contemporary
Trope
Opposites Attract
Published
2015
Length
400 pages

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • A woman starting over in a new town clashes with a local deputy whose suspicion turns into an unexpected attraction.
  • Fans of contemporary small-town romance
  • Readers who enjoy trope-driven romantic conflict
  • Intrigued
  • Features Opposites Attract

This may not be ideal if…

  • Limited character depth provided in the summary
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Relationship Dynamics

Slow-burning attractionMutual initial suspicion

Details

Type: Contemporary Romance

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: Balanced

Slow BurnStrong (50 out of 100)
Relationship TensionStrong (50 out of 100)
Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Moderate tension, moderate angst.

AngstStrong (50 out of 100)
TensionStrong (50 out of 100)
Pacing: unknown
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Explicitness: unknown
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of contemporary small-town romanceReaders who enjoy trope-driven romantic conflict

Reading mood

IntriguedLooking for a fresh start

Recommended audience: Adult

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Seeking a fresh start, Sadie Miller relocates to Copper Ridge, Oregon, to launch a new bed-and-breakfast. However, her arrival is met with wariness from Eli Garrett, a rancher and deputy sheriff. As they navigate their initial friction and personal defenses, their conflict begins to shift into a deeper attraction.

Central Conflict

The tension between Sadie's desire to escape her past and start a new life, and Eli's inherent suspicion of the newcomer, which serves as a barrier to their potential romance.

Setting

Copper Ridge, Oregon

Strengths

  • Clear premise
  • Established setting

Consider before reading

  • Limited character depth provided in the summary
Book Club

Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.

Editor reviewed:
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Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
Moderate confidence
Profile version:
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About the Author

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Maisey Yates

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Publication Details

Publisher
Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
Published
2015
Length
400 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780373779598

Part Time Cowboy: quick answers

Who wrote Part Time Cowboy?
Part Time Cowboy was written by Maisey Yates.
When was Part Time Cowboy published?
Part Time Cowboy was first published in 2015 by Harlequin Enterprises, Limited.
What genre is Part Time Cowboy?
Part Time Cowboy is a contemporary romance novel, with opposites attract.
How many pages is Part Time Cowboy?
Part Time Cowboy is 400 pages long.
Is Part Time Cowboy part of a series?
Yes — it is part of the Copper Ridge series.

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