Hotlist
BookTokCreators
Hotlist

Your next great read, already waiting.

AboutPrivacyTerms

© 2026 Hotlist. Made for romance readers.

Cover of Ryder

Is it hot?

Ryder

by Jessica Peterson · Lucky River Ranch #5

2026 · 375 pages

Listen ↗
Friends to LoversSlow BurnSmall TownGrumpy / Sunshine
3.9Goodreads

Ratings link to their original sources; spice is sourced from romance.io, Hotlist readers, or clearly marked estimates.

Spice🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️· estimated ⓘ
Buy options

Your Take

Save this to your reading shelf and teach Hotlist what your kind of hot looks like.

Before reading

After reading

Trying to decide?

Compare it before you commit.

Save this book to a Hotlist to weigh ratings, spice, tropes, and reader reactions next to your other contenders.

Search authorBuy options

Your Hotlist lens

Want a personal verdict?

Build your lens once, then Hotlist can judge whether books like this are your kind of hot.

Build your Hotlist lens

What Makes It Hot

💬 Mentioned in 10+ Reddit threads

📖 19k+ readers on Goodreads

📚 Book 5 of an ongoing series (5 published)

What Might Cool You Off

⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 5 of 5 books published

About this book

One spectacular fall in the barrel racing ring brings Billie Wallace face-to-face with Ryder Rivers—the infuriatingly gorgeous cowboy she's been crushing on for years—and suddenly he's everywhere, helping her heal and supporting her dream in ways she never expected. What starts as a partnership built on dust, banter, and stolen moments quickly transforms into something neither of them can ignore, with late-night conversations melting into kisses that feel dangerously close to forever. But Ryder's always been the type to keep moving, and Billie's spent her whole life fighting to be taken seriously—so when their connection forces them both to question everything they thought they wanted, they'll have to decide if they're brave enough to stay. This is a swoony, grounded cowboy romance about two people learning that sometimes the person who makes you want to change has been there all along.

AI-generated synopsis

Reading soundtrack

Listen while you read

Spotify
yearningsmolderingtenderbittersweetrustic

Dusty country roads, slow-burn tension, and stolen glances set to twangy indie-folk and modern country. Think warm acoustic guitars, intimate vocals, and that ache of wanting someone you've always known. Mix in sultry R&B undertones for those late-night moments. Banter-fueled and tender.

Open in Spotify

Alternate vibes

💬 Join the Discussion

Organizing my calendar for 2026 releases, what do you have saved ...

r/RomanceBooks

Ryder - Jessica Peterson I'm so sad to see the ... - Instagram

instagram.com

It's time for Thirsty Thursday! What book scenes made you ... - Reddit

r/RomanceBooks

Desperately need some hot, sweaty ranchers/farriers! - Reddit

r/RomanceBooks

Spotlight Review: RYDER by Jessica Peterson

stacyalesi.com

Lucky River Ranch

1Cash2Wyatt3Sawyer4Duke
5Rydercurrent

Get this book

Ready when you are.

Not quite? Search another book →
Read on Kindle →AmazonB&NBookshop
See reviews on Goodreads ↗
Buy