A Roundup of Cowboy Romances To Read (For Your Yeehaw Era)
In my yeehaw era? No, just reading these cowboy/rancher romances! I started my yeehaw era Elsie Silver’s Chestnut Springs series, and then devoured Done & Dusted by Lyla Sage in a couple of nights. So, I had to round up a few cowboy romances to add to my TBR—immediately. If you’re like me and want to read more romances with hunky cowboys, here is that roundup!
Done & Dusted (Rebel Blue Ranch, 1) by Lyla Sage
Luke and Emmy. A small town brother’s best friend story. She’s his best friend’s little sister who just returned to town. He’s a bartender and her brother’s best friend from childhood. He spent years antagonizing her. But when she returns to town because of an accident, he can’t take his eyes off her. Emmy and Luke can’t stay away from each other. Can they? Will they?
Flawless (Chestnut Springs, 1) by Elsie Silver
Rhett and Summer. He’s the daughter of his agent. She’s tasked to keep an eye on him while he behaves in the off-season of professional bull riding. He’s the golden boy. He’s stuck with her. And there’s only one bed. But rules are meant to be broken. She says this means nothing. Rhett says this means everything.
Crossroads by Devney Perry
A small town romance about love, loss, and a Montana legacy. West Haven has been friends with her family for years. He has been there for all the big moments: teaching her how to make paper airplanes, giving her first kiss at 16, and being the first boy to steal her heart. But at 23, life ripped them apart. But years later, she returns to the ranch as its new owner. And he doesn’t want her there. But with her help, they can save his family’s legacy. Working side by side, they are at a crossroads in their relationship. Can she let herself fall in love with West Haven again?
Swift & Saddled (Rebel Blue Ranch, 2) by Lyla Sage
Wes and Ada. A small town romance featuring opposites attract and forced proximity. Wes is tasked by his family with his dream project: a guest house on his family ranch. When he hires Ada, the interior designer, he doesn’t realize that he made out with her the night before her first day at the town bar, when she first arrived in town. Now they have to work together, and he can’t get her off his mind. Ada is coming from a failed marriage and ready for a fresh start. She only needs to trust herself… but she can’t help but feel a pull towards Wes, her new boss. Can her walls come down to let someone else (Wes) in?
Off to the Races (Gold Rush Ranch, 1) by Elsie Silver
Vaughn has always kept things professional with his employees at his family’s ranch. But Billie waltzes on his property, ready for a job as a horse trainer. He can’t get her off his mind. In a small town, it’s hard to keep your distance. It’s even harder to keep that friction from turning into fire. They clash, she drives him crazy. But the more the time they spend together, the more he wants it all. Does he want to win races? Or does he want to win the girl?
Tame the Heart (Runaway Ranch, 1) by Ava Hunter
Charlie Montgomery, a grumpy rancher and cowboy. Ruby arrives in the small town of Resurrection, Montana, with a bucket list and a secret. She starts working for him on his family ranch, Runaway Ranch, and will work for him for three months. But in the meantime, they grow close due to the forced proximity. She sees the real Charlie Montgomery, she starts to see his heart can only beat for her. But a hidden danger is lurking…
Indigo Ridge (The Edens, 1) by Devney Perry
Winslow Covington just became Quincy’s new chief of police. She wants to earn her title—not just because her grandfather is the mayor. But in order to do so, she must win favor with the Edens. But that’s a problem due to her one-night-stand with their oldest son. He’s arrogant, insufferable, and keeps reminding everyone she’s an outsider. Trying her best to avoid him until a woman is found dead on Eden property, the two of them are forced together. With a mystery to solve, Griffin and Winslow team up and grow closer.
Alive and Wells (Wells Ranch, 1) by Bailey Hannah
City girl Cecily Kennedy needs a new job, and the last place she expected to work was on a cattle ranch. She needed to escape from her abusive soon-to-be-ex-husband. Austin Wells, her new boss, is a grumpy rancher who’s regretting hiring the new girl, Cecily. When Cecily lands in trouble, or trouble comes to Cecily, Austin quickly discovers that she’s already placed a branding iron on his heart.
Rein Me In (Cowboys of Night Hawk, 1) by Kayla Grosse
A small-town, late brother's best friend, cowboy romance with a plus-size female main character.
Strung Along by Hannah Cowan
A woman seeks a fresh start in Cherry Peak, Alberta, after a failed relationship, only to find herself entangled with Brody Steele, a brooding country star. As she navigates her growing feelings for him, she grapples with the possibility of losing him just as he becomes an integral part of her healing journey.
Holding The Reins by Paisley Hope
CeCe escapes a toxic relationship and returns to her family's ranch in Laurel Creek, where she rekindles a complex connection with Nash Carter, a retired sports star and childhood friend. As their undeniable chemistry ignites, both must confront their pasts and vulnerabilities to build a future together.
Here With Me (Sugarland Creek, 1) by Brooke Montgomery
A woman discovers that the man she had a fleeting, passionate encounter with is not only her family's new farrier but also her ex-boyfriend's father. Despite their intense connection and numerous obstacles, including his traumatic past and her ex's determination to win her back, they struggle to keep their relationship strictly professional while secrets threaten to unravel their lives in their tight-knit Southern town.
Dust Storm (Griffith Brothers, 1) by Maggie C. Gates
Christian grapples with the chaos brought by Cassandra, a city girl exiled to his cattle ranch and engaged to another man. Despite their clashing lifestyles and her disruptive presence, sparks fly, challenging them both to confront their true desires and the rules they've lived by.
Rewrite Our Story (Sutten Mountain, 1) by Kat Singleton
A woman returns to her hometown after years of heartbreak to confront Cade Jennings, her best friend's older brother and the man who once shattered her heart. As they reconnect, old feelings resurface, leading them to navigate their tumultuous past and attempt to rewrite their love story.
Smoking Gun (The Bunkhouse, 1) by Lainey Lawson
A newly graduated doctor navigates a risky "friends with benefits" arrangement with her brother's best friend, Gage, while living on a ranch. Despite their strict no-strings-attached rules, their secret relationship blurs lines and stirs unexpected feelings, leading to complications neither of them anticipated.
Wild Love (Rose Hill, 1) by Elsie Silver
Ford Grant, a billionaire seeking solace in small-town Rose Hill, finds his plans derailed when he unexpectedly becomes the guardian of a sullen twelve-year-old girl claiming to be his daughter. As he struggles with his new role, he is irresistibly drawn to his best friend's chaotic yet captivating sister, Rosie Belmont, despite his vow to keep his distance.
Rootbound by Tarah Dewitt
Tait Logan, a photographer, returns to her estranged family's ranch for a six-week assignment, only to confront her past and meet Henry Marcum, a devoted cowboy with a complicated history. Amidst the stunning Idaho landscapes, their initial clashes give way to unexpected romance, challenging both to reevaluate their perceptions of family and love.