Category: Modern Western Romance

The Cowboy’s Comeback by Nan Reinhardt

Posted February 18, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

It’s an enemies-to-lovers showdown between the cowboy who can’t trust and the cowgirl who won’t forgive.

Injured rodeo cowboy, Bo Kennedy, takes a job as a horse trainer at a Montana ranch. His skills training cutting horses are in high demand, but he’s holding out hope that his days of competing aren’t over. Then his first client arrives, desperate for help with her mare. One problem, she’s his ex.

When World Champion barrel racer Cassie Franklin needs a new horse quickly, her last hope to rebuild her career is to switch to cutting competitions. She brings her new mare to Juniper Falls Ranch, hoping the highly hyped horse whisperer can help. She’s stunned to see Bo. They haven’t spoken in five years after he wrongly accused her of sabotaging his horse when he saw her flirting with his fiercest competitor.

Working together seems impossible, especially as the chemistry still sizzles. Will one of them finally lower their guard and admit they were wrong?

Titles in the Juniper Falls Ranch series include: Forever Cowboy ~ The Cowboy’s Comeback ~ Help Wanted, Cowboy ~

Juniper Falls Ranch is a spin-off of the Montana’s Rodeo Cowboys multi-author series, those titles include: Unforgettable Cowboy by Jeannie Watt ~ Headstrong Cowboy by Nicole Flockton ~ Rogue Cowboy by Sinclair Jayne ~ Forever Cowboy by Nan Reinhardt ~

The Cowboy’s Forbidden Bride by Megan Crane

Posted February 18, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Owned, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Wilder Carey has always enjoyed living up to his name. When he spots pretty Cat Lisle in the seediest bar around, he ignores the bad blood between their families to step in. But his uncharacteristic good intentions scatter when she kisses him—and this unrepentant heartbreaker faces three uncomfortable truths:

He’s been nursing an attraction to an innocent.
He’s not a man built to resist temptation.
And Cat is not only not the little girl he’s been pretending she is, but she might also be the one woman worth the trouble.

Cat’s over being well-behaved, but thanks to her grumpy and overprotective older brothers, she’s had no choice. Now that she’s ready to ruin her reputation, she lucks into an encounter with the cowboy of her hottest fantasies. Cat knows she’s supposed to avoid the Carey family, but Wilder is everything deliciously naughty and if she doesn’t take her shot, she’ll regret it forever…

Soon Wilder is secretly teaching her every sexy trick he knows, and Cat is falling in love… but what happens when sworn enemies want to go public?

Titles in The Careys of Cowboy Point series include: The Cowboy’s Mail-Order Bride* ~ The Cowboy’s Forbidden Bride *~ The Cowboy’s Secret Babies* ~ The Cowboy’s Best Friend* ~ A Christmas Baby for the Cowboy ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

The Bachelor’s Winning Bid by Nicole Flockton

Posted February 17, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Sunflower “Sunny” Bloom has always been an introvert, happier working in the family flower farm than talking with people, but it’s time to step out of her comfort zone.

With her sisters blissfully partnered, Sunny enters a Valentine’s Day bachelorette auction, dreaming of her own shot at love. Worst decision ever. She doesn’t know what to wear or how to do her hair and makeup, and only one person bids on her after endless seconds of silence. Mortified, Sunny flees.

Burned-out architect Thorne Westbrook traded corporate grind for his own firm and a balanced life, but blueprints can’t fill the void. At the auction, on a whim, he bids high on the wide-eyed beauty no one else wants. She vanishes before hello, so he chases her to small-town Marietta, Montana, hungry for that date…and maybe more.

Defenses crumble over dinner confessions, fascination blooms, and passions ignite. But can two wary, guarded people trust each other to finally get it right?

Titles in The Bloom Sisters series include: Headstrong Cowboy ~ The Firefighter’s Christmas ~ The Bachelor’s Winning Bid ~ The Cowboy’s Unexpected Family ~

This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.

Title: The Bachelor’s Winning Bid
Series: The Bloom Sisters #3
Author: Nicole Flockton
Published: February 10, 2026
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 4.5 stars

We continue The Bloom Sisters series with Sunny’s story in The Bachelor’s Winning Bid. I am enjoying this series so much, especially since it is set in my favorite fictional town, Marietta, Montana. We’ve met Sunny before, and her quiet personality, completely wrapped up in her love for the flower farm, runs deep. It was such fun to see her find her own happily-ever-after.

Sunny had decided to step outside of her comfort zone. She’s watched her sisters find their perfect match and, even if she is shy and content creating new flower hybrids at the flower farm… still, she’d love to have someone special in her life, too. She’ll take a risk, and enter a Valentine’s Day auction… and immediately begins to second-guess her decision. When the silence stretches uncomfortably long, and a table full of arrogant men starts to make comments about her, Sunny simply wants to sink into the floor. Until a bid is made, a very unreasonable high bid is made. She’s not hanging around to find out who did such an outrageous thing, convinced that she’ll just be a laughingstock to the bidder, Sunny flees home and vows that her romantic notions are firmly behind her. Romance is just not for her. Until that bidder tracks her down and insists on their date… perhaps that risk was worth it after all.

Thorne is burned out. Simple. Burned by life, by romance with a disastrous marriage now behind him. He needs a reboot, a fresh start, and never could have expected that helping out a friend by going to that Valentine’s Day auction would be the step that could lead him into a far different future. He could see how uncomfortable that lovely young woman was up on that stage, and he could hear the rude comments from a table full of idiots. Did he intend to bid? No. Yet that impulsive action is about to change lives, and if winning the charmingly shy Sunny takes a bit of time, it’s certainly an enjoyable experience.

I loved Sunny and Thorne’s romance (and I got a bit of a chuckle at a pun I saw in this hero’s name since Sunny had just created a new rose hybrid). Both are wounded in different ways, both are looking for something, someone who truly gets them, understands them, and could love them just exactly as they are. Their story is well-written (I expect that from this author), full of emotions from tears to laughter, the shenanigans of the residents of one quirky small town, and the love of family, even when they can be annoying. If you love a well-crafted romance with relatable and believable characters, then you’d enjoy this one. I’m definitely looking forward to continuing the series with The Cowboy’s Unexpected Family, due out in June of 2026.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author’s team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

This title is available at Amazon

The Cowboy’s Mail Order Bride by Megan Crane

Posted February 1, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Owned, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Cowboy looking for a wife to work the land, help with the business, and raise the next generation. Must be practical, reasonable, and honest.

Harlan Carey needs a wife, and fast. Because his father is dying and wants to see his five sons settled before he goes. It makes sense to put out an ad like he’s on the frontier and he’s looking for a bride from somewhere back in civilization. He’s expecting something workable. What he gets is a wildfire.

Kendall Darlington needs to disappear from her messy life. Becoming a mail-order bride sounds close enough to actual time travel to work. What she’s not expecting is to fall, hard, for the beauty of the land and the surprising delight that is Harlan himself.

But when her past comes calling, can Kendall trust the future Harlan promises enough to finally stay—with the only man she’s ever loved, in the only place that’s ever felt like home?

Titles in The Careys of Cowboy Point series include: The Cowboy’s Mail-Order Bride* ~ The Cowboy’s Forbidden Bride *~ The Cowboy’s Secret Babies* ~ The Cowboy’s Best Friend* ~ A Christmas Baby for the Cowboy ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

The Montana Cowboy’s Last Mission by Sinclair Jayne

Posted January 4, 2026 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

A wounded military hero. A small-town doctor with everything to lose. A secret one-night stand… and a surprise pregnancy that could change everything.

Ex–Special Forces soldier and military dog handler Calhoun Miller should be dead. Instead, he’s in Marietta, Montana, chasing a decades-old mystery to honor his fallen team leader. Romance isn’t part of his mission—until a magical night with a beautiful stranger leaves him wanting more. But when a freak accident puts him in the hospital, his vow—and his heart—are suddenly at risk.

Dr. Jory Quinn never expected her sexy, anonymous hookup to turn up in her ER—especially not as her patient. Keeping their night together a secret is the only way to protect her career. But Calhoun’s presence stirs memories she’s tried to bury…and when he reveals he’s investigating the disappearance of her father and brother, staying away becomes impossible.

And now, with her own secret growing, Jory has to decide—will she protect her heart, or risk everything for the only man she’s ever truly wanted?

First published as The Cowboy’s Claim.

Titles in the Cowboys of Honor series include: The Montana Cowboy’s Code of Honor ~ The Montana Cowboy’s Duty ~ The Montana Cowboy’s Christmas Homecoming ~ The Montana Cowboy’s Call to Serve ~ The Montana Cowboy’s Last Mission ~

This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.

Steel Resolve by B.J. Daniels

Posted January 3, 2026 by Marsha in A TBR Read, Challenges, Harlequin, Harlequin Intrigue, Modern Western Romance, Mystery, No Spice Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Sometimes you can go home again. It’s just not always safe…

Mary Cardwell Savage never meant to send that letter to her ex, Chase Steele.

How could she know her words would bring the gorgeous cowboy back to Big Sky, Montana—with an unstable and dangerous stalker following close behind?

Now Chase wants to prove that their love deserves a second chance.

And this time, nothing will keep him from his heart’s desire…not even a killer.

Titles in the Cardwell Ranch: Montana Legacy series include: Steel Resolve ~ Iron Will* ~ Ambush Before Sunrise* ~ Double Action Deputy* ~ Trouble in Big Timber* ~ Cold Case at Cardwell Ranch* ~

This is a no-spice romance with either closed doors or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved 🙂

The Montana Cowboy’s Call to Serve by Sinclair Jayne

Posted December 30, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

In theory, opposites attract. What happens when they combust?

Former Special Forces soldier Ryder Lea is ready to leave combat behind and return to his cowboy roots as a rodeo stock contractor. But before he can hit the open road, he owes a debt of honor in Marietta, Montana—one last promise to his fallen commanding officer. Community service at a local clinic should be simple…until he meets the sharp-tongued therapist who wants nothing to do with him.

Edison Martin doesn’t have time for charming cowboys with “aw-shucks” smiles. Her clinic is understaffed, her patients deserve real help, and Ryder reminds her of everything she’s lost. She needs competence, not temptation.

But Ryder tackles every task with humor and heart, making it harder for Edi to keep her walls up. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, they’ll have to decide if love is worth the risk—or if some scars run too deep.

First published as The Cowboy Charm

This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.

Shielded by the Cowboy by Connie Queen

Posted December 29, 2025 by Marsha in Closed Doors/ Fade to Black, Harlequin, Love Inspired Suspense (Harlequin), Modern Western Romance, NetGalley, No Spice Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

A witness in danger…
and a protector standing guard.

Pregnant widow Holly Myers just wants a fresh start for her and her unborn child, but when she witnesses a double murder, her quiet life is shattered.

On the run, she finds refuge with former Deputy Sheriff Clive Cantrell, who is determined to keep her safe. But with killers on their trail who’ll stop at nothing to silence Holly, staying alive might just be impossible.

Especially when clues link the murders to a drug trafficking operation hidden on Clive’s family’s ranch. And stopping the criminals could prove lethal for them both.

Titles in the Thunder Ridge Justice series include: Shielded by the Cowboy ~

This is a no-spice romance with either closed doors or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved 🙂

Cowboy, It’s Cold Outside by Maisey Yates

Posted December 15, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Trade, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

A favor owed. An Off-limits romance. Four Corners is in for the hottest Christmas it’s ever seen.

Sheena Patrick has done well, all things considered. After her father’s death, she raised her sisters and did all she could to give them the best life possible. But they’re grown and gone now, and Sheena is ready to do something for herself. But to accomplish her goals, she needs Denver King.

Denver owes Sheena. He spent years watching from afar and making sure she was all right after his father’s illegal activities caused her father’s death. So when Sheena rolls up to the ranch looking to call in the favor he promised, Denver can’t say no. He’ll help her get her axe-throwing bar up and running by Christmas, and consider his debt square. But as the snow falls, sparks fly between the two black sheep of Pyrite Falls. They might be all wrong for everyone else, but are they just right for each other?

Titles in the Four Corners Ranch series include: Unbridled Cowboy* ~ Merry Christmas, Cowboy* ~ Cowboy Wild* ~ The Rough Rider* ~ The Holiday Heartbreaker* ~ The Troublemaker* ~ The Rival* ~ The Hometown Legend* ~ Hero for the Holidays* ~ The Outsider* ~ The Rogue* ~ Cowboy, It’s Cold Outside^ ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

Rancher’s New Beginning by Olivia Kay

Posted December 14, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Kindle Unlimited, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

I knew ranch life would be messy… but I didn’t expect it to personally attack me.

One minute I’m a newlywed trying to waddle my very pregnant self across our porch, and the next I’m watching my sexy cowboy husband argue with a tractor like it owes him money.

And somehow, between the broken fences, the weather, and Boone stealing every baby sock we own, Tanner Briggs and I are supposed to be building our happily‑ever-after at Rising Star Ranch.

He’s calm, collected, and unfairly gorgeous. I’m hormonal, sleep‑deprived, and absolutely not immune to the way he touches me in the bedroom.

Then the baby comes early. The barn roof gives up on life while revealing past secrets. And the whole town starts treating us like their favorite reality TV show.

I watch him holding our daughter, and it makes me fall for him all over again.

Then life throws a bigger curveball than either of us is ready for.

The scariest part of loving Tanner isn’t the chaos; it’s realizing how easily I could lose everything I’m fighting for.

Titles in the Ironwood Bluff Ranch series include: Rancher’s Unexpected Love ~ Rancher’s New Beginning ~

This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.

The Rodeo Cowboy’s Redemption by Kyra Jacobs

Posted December 13, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Can they build a future with staying power?

Rodeo champion Rhett Foster walked away from Norah after one unforgettable evening last summer, vowing not to risk their friendship again. He’s parked his hat temporarily in Marietta to help his father recover from surgery, then he’s headed out to discover life after rodeo. But an emergency at Foster Construction lassos Rhett into wrangling renovations—and his feelings—on the Miles’ ranch.

Norah Miles is done putting her dreams on hold. With her family’s redesigned guest cabins nearly ready for tourists, she’s set her sights on Bozeman and a fresh start in interior design. But their magazine feature morphs into a high-stakes design contest, throwing Norah’s plans—and nerves—into chaos. To make matters worse, the only person who can help her finish the project on time is her younger brother’s best friend, the rugged cowboy she’s trying to forgive and forget.

As sawdust flies, Norah and Rhett can’t ignore the sparks igniting between them. Will they risk their hearts for a chance at love, or let fear ride them out of each other’s lives for good?

Titles in The Miles of Montana series include: Choosing the Montana Cowboy ~ The Cowboy’s Christmas Truce ~ The Rodeo Cowboy’s Redemption ~

This story may contain language, violence, and/or sexual situations intended for an adult 18+ audience.

Release date: February 24, 2026

Long Lost Winter by Nicole Helm

Posted December 7, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Crime, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Mystery, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

A stranger with no name. A family with too much to hide. And a storm that could bury the truth forever.

Private investigator Samantha Price thought winter in Marietta, Montana, might slow things down. But with the high-profile trial of Benjamin Bennet dominating headlines, and her agency, Honor’s Edge Investigations, busier than ever, there’s no rest in sight. Especially when a rugged John Doe—who looks alarmingly like Nate Bennet—walks in seeking help to uncover his past.

DNA says he’s family. But there’s no record of who he was before. No name. No past. No trail to follow.

The deeper Sam and Nate dig into the tangled branches of the Bennet family tree, the more disturbing the picture becomes. As long-buried secrets come to light, their search for answers draws unwanted attention—and someone will do anything to keep those answers hidden.

When a dangerous storm descends on the mountains, Marietta is cut off—and so are Sam and Nate. Now, the clock is ticking. Can they uncover the truth in time to give a man back his name…without losing their lives in the process?

Titles in the Western Edge Mystery series include: Double-Edged Reckoning ~ Dark Mountain Ambush ~ Long Lost Winter ~

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

Bramble House Chronicles by C.J. Carmichael

Posted December 5, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Welcome to Bramble House, where every guest finds more than they expect—romance, redemption, and a place to call home.

This heartwarming small-town romance collection includes three full-length novels set in the charming town of Marietta, Montana.

Promise Me Please, Cowboy

Lone wolf cowboy Chet Hardwick arrives in Marietta for the Copper Mountain Rodeo, but helping Amy Arden save her struggling Bramble House B&B sparks an unexpected romance. As ghosts from their pasts threaten to pull them apart, can Chet find his way back to the woman who’s captured his heart?

Christmas at Bramble House

Newlyweds Amy and Chet Hardwick host a festive Christmas at Bramble House, where runaway bride Gemma Granger and Oliver Rivers, searching for his long-lost sister, find solace in each other. Their budding romance helps them heal old wounds, revealing that true love and family may be closer than they thought.

A Baby at Bramble House

As Amy and Chet Hardwick prepare for parenthood and manage a bustling Bramble House, guests like widowed geologist Edgar Keyes and librarian Mackenzie Sifton find unexpected love. When a medical crisis threatens the B&B, the guests unite, proving that Marietta’s community spirit can spark new beginnings.

Titles in the Bramble House series include: Promise Me Please, Cowboy ~ A Merry Bramble Christmas ~ A Baby at Bramble House ~ Promise Me This Christmas ~ Bramble House Chronicles (Books 1-3) ~

This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.

The Rebel with Broken Strings by Stacey Kennedy

Posted November 26, 2025 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Afterglow, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

The past is the past—until he shows up on your doorstep.

Self-proclaimed good girl Aubrey Hale has too many secrets. Among them is missing the big-city life she left behind for small-town Montana—the life that included a one-night stand with country star Gunner Woods. But Aubrey and her friends have recently sworn off men. So when Gunner turns up in Timber Falls looking all kinds of sexy, she pretends she’s never met him.

Gunner is surprised to see Aubrey again and even more surprised by how she’s acting. The carefree woman he knew for one night is now jaded. After a failed record launch, Gunner can relate—and maybe they could even find solace in each other, if she’d stop treating him like a stranger.

Aubrey’s not ready to let her guard down, but she’s just fine with letting the sparks between them burn… But when Gunner’s career reignites, she’ll have to reckon with her discontent. Can you chase two separate dreams without burning everything to the ground?

Titles in the Naked Moose series include: The Devil in Blue Jeans* ~ Lone Wolf in Lights* ~ The Rebel with Broken Strings^ ~

This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.

Rancher’s Unexpected Love by Olivia Kay

Posted November 21, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Kindle Unlimited, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

I wanted to prove myself on this ranch… not fall for him, kiss him, and end up carrying his baby.

I came to Ironwood Bluff to follow my dream, not fall for the most irritatingly sexy cowboy in Texas..

Zane Lawson is every kind of off-limits, single dad, widowed, and built like sin in a black Stetson,

He’s doing his best to raise his little girl, who’s already wrapped me around her finger.

But one night changed everything between us. A storm, a kiss, and suddenly, every line we swore not to cross vanished.

Now I’m tangled in the arms of a man who swore he’d never love again after his loss.

And somehow, this man, this adorable little girl, and this messy life are starting to feel like home.

But I’m still the outsider his family wishes would just disappear.

And when I find out I’m carrying his child… The truth hits harder than any storm.

I’m terrified. This isn’t just about passion anymore.

It’s about taking chances… and whether love can survive his past.

Titles in the Ironwood Bluff Ranch series include: Rancher’s Unexpected Love ~ Rancher’s New Beginning ~

This story may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.