"Anyone else quickly becoming a country music fan thanks to Beyoncé? Personally, I’ve never been a big fan of the genre (I’m more of an indie and punk rock kind of girl), but her recent album Cowboy Carter might just be turning me into a convert.
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Needless to say, if you’re like me and find yourself with an itch to dust off those cowboy boots (or maybe buy your first pair) and are dreaming of days out on the ranch and, oh, I don’t know, hoping for a little cowboy or cowgirl to sweep you off your feet? Then, you are certainly not alone. Don’t worry—I did all of the work for you and reined in (ha, get it?) all of my favorite cowboy romance books to make you long for sunsets and fields and riding on horseback. So grab those Levi jeans (then put on the song), and yeehaw!
Interior designer Ada Hart has worked hard at her design business, especially after failed projects and a short-lived marriage. She takes a job at one of the largest ranges in Meadowlark, Wyoming, and finds herself at a dive bar and in the arms of a very handsome cowboy. Only to soon find out that he’s her new boss. Ada does her best to keep herself clear of Weston Ryder, but the man can’t help himself. She may not want anything to do with him outside of work, but he’s just dreaming she’ll finally give in before their project is over. Swift and Saddled is the second book of the Rebel Blue Ranch series from national bestselling author of Done and Dusted.
Willa works as a nanny for Cade Eaton, a grumpy single dad and rancher 13 years older than her. When a steamy game of truth or dare in a hot tub leads to clothes being torn off, these two realize their chemistry is off the charts. Cade is everything Willa desires in a hook-up until she learns about the sides he doesn’t show, like his soft heart that is willing to take care of her. When his façade comes crashing down, Cade might not be comfortable letting someone in, yet Willa has a feeling this romantic fling is actually meant to last forever. Heartless is the second of Silver’s bestselling Chestnut Springs series, all featuring five standalone cowboy romances.
Moving across the country with her newborn baby may seem like her craziest idea, but Memphis Ward arrives in Quincy, Montana, ready for everything in her life to change. She might have to work as a housekeeper at the local inn and live in an apartment above a garage, but if it means her son will have a better future, she’ll do it. Knox Eden walking into her life five days into living in Quincy was not something she had planned, but it’s not like she can stay away from her landlord… who’s also a hot, rugged chef who is the stuff of dreams. Juniper Hill is one of the many books in Perry’s series of western romances, all taking place in idyllic Montana.
Ava Hunter is afraid for her and her future baby’s life and is on the run, leading her right back to the small town—and the man—she left behind. But it seems Davis Montgomery never forgot about her and will do everything he can to protect her and her baby by taking them in at Runaway Ranch. Old flames are ignited as the two get to know each other for a second time in this small town second chance romance about a cowboy who refuses to let the girl get away again.
Stefan Joss is not too pleased about being in Texas to be the man of honor at his best friend’s wedding, all while trying to land a million-dollar business deal. But he is pleased to find his mortal enemy, Rand Holloway, calling a ceasefire on their usual hate, and the two have instant chemistry they’ve never explored. But as the romance between the two heats up, things get messy. Just as Stefan’s unexpected romance with Rand heats up, his business deal goes south as the owner of the last ranch he needs to secure for his company is murdered.
Losing his best friend at 19 was not what Case Michaels expected; neither was the list Walker left behind in an attempt to get Case to live his life to the fullest in his absence, including riding bulls in the rodeo circuit they used to compete in together. He decides to follow the list in the letter and stumbles upon Winnie Sutton, a recent high school graduate living on her family ranch. Case convinces her to compete for the sake of saving the family ranch, and in an unexpected twist, the two find themselves falling in love.
Cecilia “CeCe” Ashby escapes her toxic relationship and flees to her family ranch in Laurel Creek, Kentucky, ready to move on and start fresh with a new job. Nash Carter, former hockey superstar and hometown hero, learns that his best friend’s sister is looking for a job, so he decides to give her a chance and hire her. Despite the many reasons the two could never work, after “just one night,” their passion for one another ignites to something far more, and CeCe and Nate must decide if their trauma is too much to bear or if they’ll let go of the reins and see where life takes them. It is the first book in Hope’s Silver Pines Ranch series.
Exiled from New York and stranded on a cattle ranch, Cassandra Park is forced to live with a grumpy single dad and his children, all in an effort to save her job. Christian Griffith may be hot, but that won’t be enough to keep her on this ranch far from the comforts of her home a second longer than necessary. And he certainly won’t be the reason she decides to take off her engagement ring.
After three years of her life wasted on another person, Annalise moves to Cherry Peak, a small town nestled in the heart of Alberta, Canada. It’s also the hometown of rising country star Brody Steele, a broody jerk that she absolutely can’t stand. Yet Annalise can’t seem to help but stare when she’s around him. Could this country star be just what she needs to finally have her fresh start? Strung Along is the first in Hanna Cowan’s Cherry Peak series.
City girl Cecily Kennedy was not expecting to find herself jobless and running from her abusive ex-husband to a cattle ranch, but here she is. Her new boss, Austin Wells, is a gruff, no-nonsense rancher who is certainly rough around the edges, but that doesn’t matter much; she doesn’t plan on sticking around long, anyway. But when her past catches up to her, Austin is the one who protects her and keeps her safe.
Summer Locke sacrifices everything for her family, including her teenage daughter, Bella. Fighting loneliness and resentment of a life she thinks she can never have, Summer hopes to finally settle down with someone, even if it’s just a “happy for now.” That’s until she meets cowboy Maverik Shaw, a man beyond her wildest dreams. But as their love grows, Summer finds her life spinning out of control. Will their new love be able to withstand the storms that Summer is forced to face? Or will they lose it all?