Category: Modern Western Romance

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.

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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.

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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 ~

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

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The Firefighter’s Christmas by Nicole Flockton

Posted November 17, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Hot-shot firefighter Zachary Langley craves anonymity after his daring rescue of campers caught in a wildfire catapults him to fame—especially with his famous talk show host mother using his story for ratings. He’s hoping his move to Marietta, Montana, will help him escape the spotlight. When he’s roped into helping Tulip “Tilly” Bloom organize an ambitious Christmas extravaganza, he’s less than thrilled.

Tilly’s set on proving her worth by pulling off a new and unforgettable holiday event highlighting their beautiful mountain town. But with the handsome Zach watching her every move, Tilly worries she’ll be distracted by the hottie and the inconvenient sparks flying amid the twinkling lights, snow-dusted streets, and holiday cheer.

As their chemistry ignites, will the secrets they hide derail the celebration and their budding romance, or can the reluctant hero and town favorite find the Christmas miracle neither expected?

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

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

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The Rancher’s Christmas Bride by Elsa Winckler

Posted November 16, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Willow Weston, a well-known artist, is working on an upcoming exhibition in Seattle when her brother Hayden puts Hunter Grant in charge of managing The Weston Ranch.

She’s seen the big cowboy with the killer smile around town, but so far has managed to ignore the instant tug at her heart when he’s around. But now he’s living on their ranch and is constantly getting in her way, even intruding when she’s swimming naked in her favorite private hot spring.

Like her grandmother, Willow is fey, as her mother calls it. She knows when something is wrong, and she experiences the feelings of those she loves. She’s made peace with the fact that she’ll never have a family or even consider marriage, but when she and Hunter ended up being fake-engaged, things got complicated. Apart from the fact that she doesn’t want the responsibility of one more person’s feelings to consider, Hunter has made it clear he’s only on the Weston Ranch temporarily. There’s a family ranch waiting for him in Colorado.

There’s no way they can be together forever, is there?

Titles in The Westons of Montana series include: A Family with the Cowboy ~ Reckless with the Cowboy ~ What the Cowboy Wants ~ The Rancher’s Christmas Bride ~

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

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The Montana Cowboy’s Duty by Sinclair Jayne

Posted November 15, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Contemporary Romance, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

A former soldier. A stubborn cowgirl. A wedding no one expected.

Huck Jones never believed in love, but a vow is a vow—and this former Special Forces soldier turned rodeo cowboy has been roped into walking his fallen commander’s sister down the aisle. When the groom bolts and the bride’s pregnant, Huck steps in as the only man who can save the day.

Willow McBride is fierce, independent, and determined to keep her late brother’s ranch—and her heart—intact. She doesn’t need a hero, and she certainly doesn’t need a stand-in groom. But Huck is nothing if not persistent, and his sense of duty—and undeniable attraction—threatens to sweep her off her feet.

Amid rodeo dust, small-town drama, and unexpected sparks, Huck and Willow must decide if love is worth bending the rules—or if duty will always come first.

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.

Previously published as Marry Me Please Cowboy

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Promise Me This Christmas by C.J. Carmichael

Posted November 15, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Marietta, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Mysterious events threaten more than a new romance–check into Bramble House B & B this Christmas…

Amy and Chet Hardwick anticipate another full house of guests for their third Christmas at Bramble House, including Amy’s brother, rancher Carson Wilcox. But a series of unexplained mishaps begins to worry Amy, especially when journalist Larkin Carrillo arrives to investigate.

Following a painful assault the night of her high school graduation, Larkin left Marietta, determined to never return. But her grandmother is ill and needs help. Running into her once-close friend, Carson, stirs up happy memories along with unwanted wishes. She needs to focus on her grandmother’s health and look into the curious and potentially dangerous happenings threatening the sterling reputation of Bramble House.

Carson doesn’t give up easily. He wants a second chance with Larkin. Helping her solve the problems at Bramble House may not only help save his sister’s business but also convince Larkin that he can be trusted with her journalistic integrity and friendship. She’s built walls, and he may need some mistletoe magic to win her heart and promise to be his for this Christmas and for always.

Titles in the Bramble House Chronicles series include: Promise Me Please, Cowboy ~ A Merry Bramble Christmas ~ A Baby at Bramble House ~ Promise Me This Christmas ~

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

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The Montana Cowboy’s Code of Honor by Sinclair Jayne

Posted November 10, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Previously Published, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Remington Cross came to Marietta, Montana, out of duty, not choice. Scarred by war, this former soldier and rugged cowboy plans to check on his fallen commander’s godchild, then leave town for good. A smoldering one-night stand with the local bartender was supposed to be just that—a distraction. Until he discovers the little girl he came to protect needs more than he can walk away from.

Shane Knight has sworn off wounded bad boys and broken promises. After her failed engagement, love isn’t on the table—but one red-hot night with Remy might be just what she needs. Except soon she’s tangled up with the sexy cowboy and a child who needs them both.

When the past threatens their fragile new beginning, Remy and Shane must decide if they’re willing to risk their hearts for a second chance at love…and the family they never expected to find.

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.

Previously published as The Cowboy’s Word.

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Hot Christmas Cowboy by Eve Gaddy

Posted November 8, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

Christmas…with benefits.

Rancher Riley Fletcher has known librarian Letty North since they were kids. But recently, he started to notice that Letty is beautiful and desirable, which convinces him she’d be the perfect woman to marry and build a family with. To think is to act for Riley, so this Christmas season, he sets out to convince Letty that they’d be the perfect couple.

Letty crushed on Riley for years. He was to her mind the ultimate sexy Montana cowboy, but no way will she marry him. She lost her parents at seventeen and ever since, she’s been unwilling to let anyone too close, certain she’d never survive another loss. But Riley has always been beyond tempting, so she counters with her own proposal—date until New Year’s.

Riley cockily agrees, convinced he can win her heart by her artificial deadline, but against the backdrop of Christmas and New Year’s, Riley soon realizes he’s deeply in love. What can he do to convince Letty to take a risk? And can she take a chance at love? Does she really want to be alone forever?

Titles in the Montana Made series include: The Wrong Brother ~ The Christmas Cowboy ~ Montana Medic’s Match ~ Hot Christmas Cowboy ~

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

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The Outback Cowboy’s Christmas Baby by Kelly Hunter

Posted November 7, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Modern Western Romance, Multi-Author Series, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

She’s pregnant. He’s furious. And Christmas is coming.

Mac Bodie doesn’t do roots, relationships, or Christmas cheer. A former ward of the state, he’s built an empire from a forgotten land, turning dust into millions. Now he’s seized a cattle station next to his maybe-brother’s spread, hell-bent on unmasking the family who abandoned him as a baby.

Jess Lean doesn’t mind hard work, single-handedly running the cattle station her ailing father manages for a distant owner. But when Bodie—her unforgettable one-night stand—buys the land and uncovers their struggles, he’s no longer the laughing hero of her dreams. Worse, he spots her pregnancy before she does!

With Christmas closing in, vengeance within reach, and fatherhood looming, Bodie faces a brutal reckoning. Jess, whose passion still haunts him, refuses to marry him unless he dares to leave his past behind. Will he rise to become the man two unexpected families need, forging a legacy of love and forgiveness?

All he must do is take a chance on love and bare his fragile, guarded heart.

Titles in the Outback Christmas series include: The Midwife’s Christmas Miracle by Fiona McArthur ~ One Starry Christmas Night by Barbara Hannay ~ The Outback Cowboy’s Christmas Baby by Kelly Hunter ~

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

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Hunky Cowboy’s Rebellious Heiress by Penny Snoak

Posted November 3, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

She’s running from a past that won’t let go. He’s the cowboy who’s about to claim her heart.

Brent’s rugged, steady, and built to protect what he loves.  Daria’s fierce, fiery, and hiding secrets that could burn them both.

They clash hard—words sharp, tempers hotter.  But every glance sparks desire.  Every touch ignites a fire that won’t be tamed.  Every kiss steals their breath and leaves them aching for more.

Her powerful family’s shadows loom large.  His quiet world is about to be turned upside down.

Can love survive the danger?  Or will the past tear them apart before they even get started?

Titles in the Scorching Hunky Cowboys Night series include:  Hunky Cowboy’s Broken Rival ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Curvy Ex ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Forbidden City Girl ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Childhood Sweetheart ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Quirky Neighbor ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Runaway Bride ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Baby Mama ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Rebellious Heiress ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Instant Soulmate ~ Hunky Cowboy’s One Night Vixen ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Brother’s Ex ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Worthy Gold-digger ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Fragile Fianceé ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Secret Millionaire ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Flirty Boss ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Rude Enemy ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Badass Crush ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Friend with Benefits ~ Hunky Cowboy’s Protected Angel ~

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

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Unexpected Gifts by Tess Thompson

Posted November 3, 2025 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Kindle Unlimited, Modern Western Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Abigail Parker just wants to get through the holidays, but fate has other plans…

After a year of unexpected twists, Abigail finds herself in the small town of Sugarville Grove, Vermont, as the guardian of her late cousin’s two young children. Leaving behind her bustling city life and dream job at a veterinary practice, Abigail’s only goal is to adjust to her new responsibilities and figure out how to be the mother they need. Falling for her rugged, no-nonsense neighbor is definitely not part of the plan.

Luke Hayes has his hands full raising his lively four-year-old daughter, Lily, while managing his family’s maple syrup farm. With his heart still scarred from being abandoned by Lily’s mother, Luke has sworn off romance. But when a broken fence and a mischievous dog bring Abigail into his life, he starts to wonder if maybe love isn’t as far out of reach as he thought.

As the holiday lights sparkle and the snow falls, Abigail and Luke find themselves drawn together, despite their differences. But with Abigail adjusting to her new life and Luke determined to protect his heart, it will take more than a little Christmas magic to bring them together.

Titles in the duo-author Sugarville Grove series include: Sweet Surprises by Clara Pines ~ Unexpected Gifts by Tess Thompson ~ Sweet Surrender by Clara Pines ~ Christmas Promises by Tess Thompson ~  Sweet Home by Clara Pines ~ Christmas Treasures by Tess Thompson ~ Sweet Music by Clara Pines ~ Savoring Christmas by Tess Thompson ~ Sweet Fortune by Clara Pines ~ (2/10/2026) ~ Christmas Encore by  Tess Thompson (2/12/2026) ~

This is a clean, sweet romance with either closed doors/fade to black, or only kissing.

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Her Cowboy for the Holiday by Makenna Lee

Posted November 2, 2025 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Holiday Romance, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments

Can a little holiday magic turn liars into lovers?

Victoria Cameron isn’t looking for love—she’s too busy chasing adventure. Seeking an invite to a private art auction, Victoria doesn’t hesitate to crash Cade Whitley’s work event, announcing herself as his girlfriend. When the “King of Dallas Nightlife” reluctantly goes along with her ruse, Victoria’s intrigued. Besides, it’s just a harmless fake date for one night.

Cade has no time for distractions, especially a carefree spirit like Victoria. But now their “date” has morphed into a Christmas weekend together to impress his boss. What starts as a charade becomes a weekend of undeniable chemistry—which suddenly, uncharacteristically, has this cowboy dreaming of settling down. But Victoria still craves freedom and change. As the holidays approach, can what started as a fake date move from a weekend to remember into true love?

Titles in The Cameron Family series include: Her Cowboy for the Holiday

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

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Any Cowboy of Mine by Kristine Lynn

Posted October 27, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Connection to another series, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

He can write the perfect ending on a computer screen, but can he create one in real life?

For Brad Connors, life as a successful crime writer is everything he hoped—if only he had someone to share it with. So when his ex invites him to her wedding, he decides to play the game and attend. At least, it’s an open bar.

Trial attorney Sophie Kellerman has found success prosecuting domestic abuse cases in the courtroom, but life recently brought the gavel down on her head. So she assumes that being set up as her old crush’s date to a wedding will also disappoint—but Brad turns out to be the smoking hot cowboy she didn’t see coming. And he’s ready to buy his parents’ ranch and settle down to boot.

But even as they wrap themselves in his sheets, their pasts are waiting in the wings, bringing chaos and confessions in their wake. Is Brad and Sophie’s relationship a rebound remedy or a love strong enough to stand up to the challenge?

Titles in the Cowboys of Elks Ridge, Montana include:  Take Me Away, Cowboy ~ Any Cowboy of Mine ~

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

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A Christmas Baby for the Cowboy by Megan Crane

Posted October 26, 2025 by Marsha in Booksprout ARC, Christmas Romance, Holiday Romance, Marietta Montana, Modern Western Romance, Montana (Tule), Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments

When commitment-allergic Knox Carey discovers an abandoned baby in a snowstorm in the middle of nowhere on a cold December night, he doesn’t think twice. He rescues the tiny girl and quickly realizes he needs help.

It’s a no-brainer to call Dr. Ramona Taylor—the closest thing to a hospital in Cowboy Point. Sure, they broke up. More than once. And she was clear on what she thought about his emotional constipation, but Knox bets that while she might want to set him on fire—and not in a fun way—the baby will inspire her to keep the lighter fluid at bay.

Not necessarily. Knox ripped out Romona’s heart. It’s as simple as that, but her medical training won’t allow her to do anything but help. Still, seeing the man she once loved enough to dream of forever with a baby in his arms? It kills her. Worse, she’s trapped with him during a raging snowstorm, living a dream version of the life she knows she can never have.

But it’s Christmas in Cowboy Point—maybe miracles might just happen after all…

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

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