Category: Modern Western Romance

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 ~ Rancher’s New Beginning ~

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 ~

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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 ~

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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 ~

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