Summer’s in full swing in Texas, which means I’m deep in my yee-haw era. Bring on the hot, steamy romances, those swing-in-the-creek splashes, and of course, give me all the cowboys — but let’s not forget about our cowgirls, too!
If you’re like me and prefer your golden-retriever cowboys paired with a tough lady bull rider, then my new book Homebound will scratch your summer romance itch. A lady bull rider falls in love with a single dad? Say less. If you love strong cowgirls, soft-hearted hockey players and stories that hit you right in the feels, then Homebound is for you. Saddle up!Â
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I doubt I’m the only one on the hunt for a poolside read, so here are 9 of my favorite Western romances. They might not cool you down (you’ll have to jump in the pool for that), but they’ll definitely bring the heat.
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‘Training the Heart’ by Paisley Hope
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A grumpy ranch owner and a sunshine horse trainer are forced to team up? I’m in. Bring on all the grumpy cowboys. They make me swoon.Â
‘Change of Hart’ by Bailey Hannah
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She’s the jaded woman returning back to her hometown, and he’s the man who broke her heart. Yes, please. Give me all that angst as I sip my margarita poolside and finish this book. Â
‘Lost and Lassoed’ by Lyla Sage
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They hate each other. That’s always my favorite start to a cowboy romance because when they fall for each other, I absolutely melt. If you’re a sucker for enemies-to-lovers like me, this book is a delight.
‘Wild Side’ by Elsie Silver
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There aren’t many forced marriage, enemies-to-lovers Western romances, but I’ve found a favorite here! Rhys Dupris is broody, secretive and so swoon-worthy I genuinely wish he were real.
‘Tame the Heart’ by Ava Hunter
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This is unlike any Western romance I’ve read, and I mean that in the best way. I was hooked from chapter one. The hidden dangers, the grumpy ranch manager — I couldn’t stop turning pages (and you won’t be able to, either).
‘Kit McBride Gets a Wife’ by Amy Barry
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This one had me grinning from the first page. I’d never read about a mail-order bride in a Western romance until this book, and it totally worked here. I loved every second. Â
‘Sunlight’ by Devney Perry
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I was sold when the blurb mentioned a man in faded Wrangler jeans and a cowboy hat. That’s all it takes for me to finish a book in one sitting. Not to mention he’s her charming, off-limits boss. Â
‘Sawyer’ by Jessica Peterson
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A single mom and a single dad with two adorable kids? This one gave me all the feels, and I need more of these types of romances in my life.Â
‘Wild for You’ by Kristen Proby
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If you love age gaps and single dads, this book is about to become your new obsession. This slow-burn romance has just the right amount of angst and heat to keep you flipping pages all night.
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