Best of
Western-Romance

2021

Unwanted


C.J. Petit - 2021
    

Burned


Greta Rose West - 2021
    He doesn’t have time for a woman, and he doesn’t trust them, not since his real mama left when he was a boy. But when Everlea Donovan falls into his life—literally—he can’t stop fantasizing about her.Wanting herBut Everlea’s hiding something, always looking over her shoulder, ready to run at any moment. She can’t risk putting Jack and his family in danger, but she’s never wanted anything—anyone—the way she wants him.When she starts feeling at home at Cade Ranch with its wide open meadows and breathtaking mountain views, she begins to let down her guard—to both her heart and her safety—and that’s just asking for trouble…The first book in the Cade Ranch series, BURNED is a steamy romance about learning to trust and letting love guide you home…

Accidental Hero: Hometown Heroes A-Z (Born In Texas Book 1)


Jo Grafford - 2021
    Sure the chemistry between them is real, but the timing is off — way off! Army Ranger Matt Romero allows his ex-fiancée to pressure him into leaving the military during a whirlwind relationship, only to be dumped by her at the altar. During a road trip across Texas for a job interview, he stops to rescue an injured woman from a collision. Her intriguing plea before the ambulance arrives makes him linger in town a few extra hours.Bree Anderson and her brother, Brody, are barely keeping their ranch afloat after a failed joint business venture with her ex-fiancé. So she is livid when she wakes from a coma to discover that her brother has talked the stranger who saved her life into becoming their newest investment partner. And not the long-distance kind, either.Despite their instant attraction, neither Matt nor Bree is quick or willing to take a second chance at love. Or even give each other the benefit of the doubt. Brody works like crazy to keep the peace between them, but there’s only so much one partially paralyzed cowboy can do. All too soon Matt and Bree realize they’re fighting more than an unwanted attraction, and flushing out the secret saboteur plaguing their ranch is going to directly depend on their ability to learn to work together — despite the sparks flying between them. Or maybe because of them?

Westward Courage


A.T. Butler - 2021
     Caroline Harper has everything she could want--wealth, position, the attention of an eligible bachelor. When her brother’s news destroys all of that, Caroline must decide what kind of life she wants to create for herself. As the Harpers make their way along the grueling thousands of miles of Oregon Trail, Caroline discovers strength, poise and potential she didn’t realize she possessed. Strength that perhaps was not in a spoiled city girl at all. But will it be enough to survive and bring Caroline and her brother all the way to Oregon?

Holiday Hope


Shanna Hatfield - 2021
    She arrives in town to be greeted by her future father-in-law with her betrothed nowhere to be found. When it becomes obvious her reluctant groom-to-be has no intention of showing up at the family ranch where she’s staying, Cora Lee must decide if she’ll follow her head or heart.Jace Coleman has loved trains since the first time he rode on one as a boy. Now, he spends his days as an engineer driving the Holiday Express line on a new engine named Hope. When a mail-order bride turns up at his father’s ranch to wed his brother, Jace has an idea his meddling father has tried his hand at matchmaking. The longer Cora Lee stays at the ranch, the harder Jace works to keep from falling for his brother’s intended bride.Will Jace and Cora Lee discover the gift of hope? Find out in this sweet holiday romance full of memorable characters, warmth, and Christmas cheer.Holiday Hope is the first book in the Holiday Express series, a collection of heartwarming, wholesome, holiday romances brimming with the spirit of the season.

Winning the Schoolmarm: Wyoming Legacy (Wind River Hearts #14)


Lacy Williams - 2021
    She vowed not to get involved with a man again—no matter what. But when the term begins at a new schoolhouse in a new town, disaster strikes. No matter what she does, she can’t seem to escape the handsome, single chairman of the school board.John Morgan has a secret. He’s not who he says he is. He’ll do anything to protect and provide for his young sister—including cozying up to the prickly schoolmarm.Sparks fly and Cecilia must deny her heart if she hopes to keep her job. But what’s more important? Duty or love?

Silver Dollar Duke


Sally Britton - 2021
    Will high stakes and high emotions lead to heartbreak?Evan Rounsevell, second son to the Marquess of Rothwell, is running as far from his family and responsibilities as he can. His fascination with cowboys takes him from English shores to the Arizona desert, but the days of showdowns are over, and Tombstone, Arizona, is a respectable town. With no funds left, and no desire to call on his affluent family for rescue, Evan seeks a position as a cowboy at a ranch on its last leg. Daniella Bolton’s fiancé left when the drought of 1893 crippled the KB ranch, but that’s just fine by her. She doesn’t need a man to help her save her family’s land. Especially not an Englishman who looks down on her style of living, like Evan does. She loves her life on the ranch, and no outsider could ever understand what it means to be loyal to the land and her family’s way of life. Being a cowboy is harder than Evan thought, but as he works to earn his place on the ranch, his heart opens up to the beauty of the desert… as well as that of Dannie Bolton. Watching Evan fight for the ranch she loves makes Dannie realize that not all men are afraid of hard work and troubled times, and loving Evan might be just the salve her wounded heart needs. But when Evan’s family summons him home right when Dannie needs him most, the feelings of betrayal from her former fiancé’s flight return tenfold. Does Evan dare risk his tenuous relationship with Dannie to fulfil his family responsibilities? Or will leaving Arizona be the worst mistake of his life?

A Hero to Her Rescue: A Historical Western Romance Book


Ellen Knightley - 2021
    Hiding under the assumed name Sadie, she lives with the fear that her brother's killer will come after her too. Since the main suspect is her own cousin, her worry and anguish are well-founded. Being on the run for five years and constantly looking over her shoulder, her exquisite lace-making skills will bring her to Quest Junction. There, she will meet a gruff but handsome sheriff, who will quickly capture her heart in spite of his surly attitude. At long last, could Daisy have finally found a place to call home and someone to make her feel safe and loved again?Carrying the heavy burden of a past mistake, Mackenzie Lewis has made it his business to be the perfect sheriff. The townsfolk of Quest Junction ignore his brusque demeanor, knowing that he would do anything to keep them safe. Comfortable in his solitude, he has no room for a woman in his life, until Sadie arrives in town and changes everything. From the moment their eyes meet he can tell she's hiding something, and yet he finds himself intensely drawn to her. As time goes by, his affection and a powerful need to protect her keep growing, leaving no doubt that he is falling for her. After his own life is put at risk, will he still be able to let his guard down and open up his heart?While Sadie and Mac grow closer, awful truths from her tragic past are about to come to light. When her cousin suddenly arrives in town, the mystery surrounding her brother's death begins to unravel, and Sadie is placed in terrible peril. Will the brave Sheriff manage to save the woman he loves and bring justice for her brother? Will she find in his eyes an answer to her prayers or will outside forces threaten both their lives and their chance at happiness?"A Hero to Her Rescue" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Wagon Train Wife


Catherine Kennedy - 2021
    However, the death of her parents and the cruelty of her guardians leaves Eliza and her sister, Hannah, in a precarious situation. Thomas Flannagan has vowed never to love again after the death of his young wife shortly after their arrival in America. His need for a wife, and his desire to keep the Fairchild sisters safe motivate him to propose a marriage of convenience. Working together to create a home in the wild Kansas prairie brings Thomas and Eliza closer together, but the tender shoots of affection between them are threatened when her sister's past catches up with them. Wagon Train Wife is a Christian historical novel and the first in the brand new 'Walton Valley' series.

Her Smile


Carla Kelly - 2021
    Thanks to an impulsive request from Elizabeth Ann Everett, the Everett family from Omaha, Nebraska, become tourists on a vacation in newly created Yellowstone National Park. The year is 1877 and the weather is fine, . When the Nez Perce, fleeing the U.S. Army, charge into a tourist camp, pampered, wealthy Elizabeth Everett gets more than she bargains for. So do the Nez Perce.

A Sweet Mail-Order Bride for the Distant Rancher


Lydia Olson - 2021
    He was a man who was rejecting romance. How can they fight those who want them apart when loving someone is just so challenging?Jane has always been a dutiful daughter living with her stepfamily. When her father decides to marry her off to an older man that she knows nothing about, Jane flees. Once more, she feels their neglect. Her only option is to be a mail-order bride in the West. But, she soon realizes that her husband carries demons of his own, and ranch life is demanding. Can she make him open up and show him that love is the only way to heal wounds?Milton is a man that finds solace in his animals. When his mother abandoned him, and his father passed away, he realized that people always leave. Now, Milton needs a bride to expand his business plan and help him with his beloved ranch. A marriage of convenience is what he needs, and romance is not what he is looking for. Milton meets Jane and everything changes when she starts to bring down his walls. How can he trust again and fall in love?Jane and Milton will have to confront and overcome their deep-rooted fears to be together. When Jane’s wealthy suitor comes to claim her, everything starts falling apart. Can they face their common enemy as one, or will they drift apart from each other?

Faster (Bad Boys of Texas #5)


Tory Baker - 2021
    It’s slow and easy, but when he meets his woman, there’s nothing slow about the way he claims her—unless you count between the sheets.Rhett was traveling for work when he first laid eyes on Selena Perez. She might not live close to him, but he wasn’t about to let distance get in the way.He wanted her and what this cowboy wants, he gets.Tory is back with the latest Bad Boy of Texas book, Rhett and Selena are scorching the sheets with their love story. In this book you’re guaranteed an over-the-top Alpha Hero, insta-love, and a cowboy that really knows how to ride—but don’t let the title fool you. He lasts a lot longer than eight seconds.

Flirting with the Barrel Racer: A Christian Rodeo Romance (Faithful Cowboys Book 3)


Danae Little - 2021
    

A Waitress for Wade (Mail-Order Mama, #7)


Susan Horsnell - 2021
    He’s struggling to raise three children alone after losing his wife in an influenza epidemic two years earlier.Annalise Hudson is a woman happy in life. She works long hours in the family diner which she inherited when her mama and daddy were killed in a freak accident.Wade’s eldest daughter thinks it’s about time he remarried, but he’s having none of her suggestion to advertise for a mail-order bride.Annalise is forced to make a decision she wasn’t ready for when her world is tipped upside down.Can these two make a life together when their meeting is based on deceit?

A Foreman for Fiona (Kansas Cowboys Book 5)


Amelia C. Adams - 2021
    

Returning from Rhode Island (The Pioneer Brides from Rattlesnake Ridge Book 8)


Catherine Bilson - 2021
    

An Uninvited Bride for the Cowboy’s Heart: A Western Historical Romance Book


Lydia Olson - 2021
    He becomes her husband out of duty. How will they find each other souls amidst trials?Velma is a kind-hearted woman who has experienced heartbreak. Although she works hard, after the loss of her beloved husband, falling into poverty is inevitable. With no other choice, she replies to a mail-order bride ad. Love is not what she’s looking for, but rather a sense of stability. When she meets Charles, everything changes. How can he mend her broken heart?Charles is a lonely rancher and a widower. His sister Martha not only helps him with the workload but also takes care of his little boy. He doesn’t try to connect with his son and dwells too much on the past. Martha has had enough and places an ad for him. When Velma arrives, Charles will be conflicted by his unexpected feelings for her. How can she help him heal his scars and connect with his child?Both of them, will have to abandon their fears, trust their hearts, and give love a second chance. But Charles' past at the saloon where he used to spend so much time comes back to haunt him. How will they find each other's hearts when their honor is in danger?

Cool Your Heels (The Undercover Cowboy Project #1)


Bonnie R. Paulson - 2021
    Nothing can go wrong…I’m in the middle of my art show when the biggest jerk in a cowboy hat says my work isn’t worth wasting time on, let alone hard-earned money. I’m so mad I could spit!Oh, well. Doesn't matter. I'll never have to see him again.Wrong. The cowboy turns out to be my blind date the next night and I can’t leave because my sweet grandma set it up. How do you tell someone you love they have horrible taste in men?Why, oh, why, do the crazy things have to happen to me?Well, my friend, things go from lame to worse when he introduces me to his BROTHER as his wife! And there’s an ex-fiancé of mine that shows up at this horrible dinner party, too.I’m ashamed to say… I introduced, um, I forgot his name - let’s just call him Cowboy - as my husband as well.Now, all we need to do is figure a way out of this mess. Except, the more infuriating time I spend with him, the more he grows on me. If my grandma finds out, the “I told you so”s will last into eternity.Please, don’t tell anyone I think he’s kind of hot or the fact that I fell face first into… okay, let’s just leave it alone.Not only am I wearing horse manure, but I’m falling for this enigmatic and so irritating Cowboy and it isn’t going to end pretty, because see, for me, nothing ever does.That’s my kind of luck.♥♥♥♥♥Fall in love with the girls from Tall Pines, Montana as they try to rediscover who they are, what they want, and why family and love are so important. Clearwater County Cowboys are the best cowboy boyfriends.

Mischief Under the Mistletoe


Stephanie Rowe - 2021
    Fun, sexy, and heartwarming, these three stories about the magic of Christmas are full of romance, laughter, and the deeply satisfying happily-ever-after that Christmas is all about.★★★★★ "I absolutely loved this story! What a beautiful and classic romance story with a Christmas theme beautifully woven in." ~Amber S. (Five-star Amazon Review)★★★★★ "Characters were full of depth, the heartwarming storyline had meaning, and it kept me wanting to turn the page. Great Christmas tale." Five-star Amazon ReviewA Real Cowboy for Christmas (Contemporary western romance)Fall in love with a charming cowboy sheriff and the single mom he rescues on a Christmas hayride.Wrapped up in You (Heartwarming small-town romance)Enjoy all the happy feels when a chance meeting on a snowy ferry ride in Maine ignites a romance that started with a moonlight kiss a decade ago. Jingle This! (Contemporary romcom)A steamy, sassy romance between a hot-as-heck boss and the irreverent, anti-romance copywriter hired to write stories about Christmas love and diamonds in

The Friessens Books 1 - 5: A Big Family Romance Series


Lorhainne Eckhart - 2021
    A reunion you’ll never forget. A love that lasts forever. THE BLOODLINE Andy Friessen has two guarantees in life: 1. His wife, Laura, and his children are safe from the control of his family. 2. A safety deposit box holds evidence that could blow his mother’s world apart. But nothing is ever simple or easy, and one night tragedy strikes, yanking the rug from under him. This time, secrets and lies could destroy the solid foundation he’s built for his family. THE PROMISE Falling in love with Jed Friessen was a dream come true. Married to Jed, Diana has a family and is living her happily ever after. She knew heartbreak and suffering as a child, and the pain of rejection, but she now understands what it means to be loved. However, when the past comes knocking on her door, reminding her of everything she’s left behind, everything she was, and everything she’s lost, her guilt and doubt threaten the life she’s built with her husband. THE BUSINESS PLAN Neil Friessen has almost everything he’s ever wanted: • His wife, the woman he’s always loved… • His children, whom he never believed he would have… • And an empty bank account. Until one day, that is, when he comes up with the business plan. THE DECISION The Friessens, stars of the bestselling series, are back with THE DECISION, another heartwarming fan favorite romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lorhainne Eckhart. Emily Friessen has everything a woman could want: a husband who’s the love of her life, a family that stands together, and children she wouldn’t trade for anything. To everyone around her, she’s confident and strong—but then, she has to be with a man like Brad, who is all about family and too handsome for his own good. Emily isn’t as together as she appears, though, and when life throws her and Brad a curveball, it tests their relationship, leaving Emily scrambling and feeling very much alone as both are faced with a decision no parent should have to make.

Loving Decker: Sweet Cowboy Romance (Cowboy Inspired Romance Book 3)


Sophia Summers - 2021
    But he can never know.The Dawson family has a whole new concern for Willow Creek when a huge developer wants to turn their town into something it's not. Their land is threatened. Their way of life is on the brink of change, and Decker might have different feelings than the rest about what would be a good move for their family.Faith Haws would do anything to protect her town, her way of life, and her grandpa's ranch. But when the developers come calling and the money could pay for the increasing medical bills, she might need to make some tough decisions for Grandpa that he no longer knows how to make.When Decker and Faith discover they're really on the same side, will old friendship turn into something more?Read a new series by Sophia Summers with all kinds of cowboy charm, a family of brothers, small town love and faith filled themes.

Stranded Ranch


Cindy Steel - 2021
    But her past is now a flirty hot cowboy so...I wasn't sure why I gave up a week in the Bahamas with friends to visit my grandparent's home in Wyoming.In January.But one phone call to the ranch to check-in was all it took.It didn't matter that the worst storm to hit Wyoming in years was upon us. I needed to be there. I just didn't know why.But a road closure and a surprise knock on the door brought back sweet memories from my past. And perhaps a handsome cowboy for my future.And I can't help but think that the unexpected is often the best surprise of all.

A Cowboy of Legend


Linda Broday - 2021
    He was prepared for life in the Wild West, but he hadn't counted on Grace Legend...Grace has always fought hard for what she believes in, and after her best friend is killed at the hands of her drunk and angry husband, that includes keeping alcohol out of her town. When the owner of the new saloon turns out to be a kind and considerate man, she can't help but wonder if they could have a future together...if they weren't on opposite sides of every issue."Resonate[s] with honesty and love...Linda Broday's best."--Fresh Fiction for The Cowboy Who Came Calling

THE FRIESSENS: BOOKS 6 - 8


Lorhainne Eckhart - 2021
    A simple life in a small town with big dreams, just like Katy’s parents, Brad and Emily.
However, life’s hardships soon threaten the future Steven and Katy have planned together.
FAMILY FIRSTThey never expected their happily ever after could go so wrong.Katy and Steven never imagined that their simple dreams would come crashing around them, but six months in and this newlywed couple’s carefully crafted future is crumbling. Instead of being by Steven’s side, Katy finds herself with a distance between them, secrets of her own, and a divided family that could end up with Steven walking away.LEAVE THE LIGHT ONWhen the unthinkable happens a family’s life is changed forever.Katy and Steven have settled in their new home, with a new job, a new life, and a baby on the way. Everything for this young couple is perfect—that is, until the night Steven makes a quick trip to the grocery store for his pregnant wife. As the sun rises and Katy wakes, she soon discovers that Steven never made it home.“Best family series ever! I love the dynamic of this powerful close family. Three brothers, a cousin, and all the spouses and children make for an interesting, spellbinding story you won’t want to put down.” Amazon Customer
“This is a series that you will go back to time and again to reread. Lorhainne Eckhart is that type of writer. Love her stories about family and their journey. This is a great read, full of love for family that sticks together.” Joann Moore

Accidental Mail Order Bride


J.S. Cooper - 2021
    I responded to an ad in a random newspaper that I found on the train. And now I’m trying to find Horseshoe Ranch so that I can marry some cowboy I’ve never even seen. And no, this isn’t the 1800’s. I’m just desperate.To make matters worse, the cowboy doesn’t even know I’m coming. His mom and dad arranged it all. I’m going is because I have $100 to my name and an old mafia boyfriend after me. I figured life couldn’t get any worse in Montana.I was wrong.In my excitement, I left the address and phone number for the ranch at home, so now I’m here in Montana and I have no idea where I’m supposed to go. So I took a rented a car and stopped at a local bar to ask for directions.And that’s when my problems really started.

Rescuing the Sheriff's Heart: A Sweet Western Romance (Bradford Brides)


Lorin Grace - 2021
    As an orphan, she’s lived off other’s second skimmings most of her life. Her perfect grades have earned her the perfect job, and no one is going to stand in her way, especially a scruffy sheriff.TJ Morgan has one job, to keep the residents of Hiramsville safe. When a soiled dove dies under mysterious circumstances, TJ vows to find her killers. When Emily arrives in town, he must take drastic measures to keep her out of harm’s way.Saving Emily against her will isn’t enough when a coded journal sheds light on the depth of corruption in the western town. What Emily learns decoding the tale puts both their lives in danger. Working together, they find their hearts entwined even as outlaws try to tear them apart. Can Emily find what she has needed her entire life? Can TJ save his heart?Rescuing the Sheriff’s Heart is the first book in the Bradford Brides historical western romance novels. If you like heroes in cowboy hats and heroines willing to take on the west finding happily ever afters, these sweet old-fashioned romances are for you.

Hitched to the Gunslinger


Michelle McLean - 2021
    The humor was quick-witted and sharp… I didn’t want to put this book down.” -Reading RebelGray “Quick Shot” Woodson is the fastest gun west of the Mississippi. Unfortunately, he’s ready to hang up his hat. Sure, being notorious has its perks. But the nomadic lifestyle—and people always tryin’ to kill you—gets old real fast. Now he just wants to find a place to retire so he can spend his days the way the good Lord intended. Staring at the sunset. And napping.When his stubborn horse drags him into a hole-in-the-wall town called Desolation, something about the place calls to Gray, and he figures he might actually have a shot at a sleepy retirement.His optimism lasts about a minute and a half.Soon he finds himself embroiled in a town vendetta and married to a woman named Mercy. Who, judging by her aggravating personality, doesn’t know the meaning of her own name. In fact, she’s downright impossible. But dang it if his wife isn’t irresistible. If only she’d stop trying to steal his guns to go after the bad guys herself. There goes his peace and quiet...Each book in the Gunslinger series is STANDALONE:* Hitched To The Gunslinger* The Gunslinger’s Guide to Avoiding Matrimony

Danny (Downton Cowboys Book 1) Kindle Edition


Miley Maine - 2021
    Gigi Mans. The woman who owns this rancher in the palm of her hands. She had me at hello. Her smile showed me a possibility for a future that I didn’t think existed. As an introverted cowboy and an heir to a massive fortune, I hadn’t given much thought to my love life until she came along. But she also brought with her complications. Her mother was opposed to us. She hated the very sight of me. And if that wasn’t enough… Gigi was hiding behind a secret. One that would inevitably change our lives. I couldn’t win her heart if she was going to keep it from me… Could these external forces be more powerful than our love for each other?

The Three Widows of Wylder


Julie Howard - 2021
    Surely a suitable man exists somewhere.Emma is a mystery. A crack shot and expert horsewoman, her harrowing past seeps out in a steady drip. She on the run from something, but what?After the three women descend on Wylder, a budding romance leads to exposure of their pasts. As disaster looms, will any of them escape?

Ranch Tail: Taboo Erotica


Josie Myer - 2021
    “...I didn’t realize I was an ass man until I saw Leah’s firm curvy ass, bouncing around in tight jeans on my ranch…” See how Leah is discovered on Boris Spunk Ranch.

Resisting the Ranchers (Big G Ranch Book 1)


Isabella Kole - 2021
    

An Unexpected Bride at the Wagon Train: A Historical Western Romance Book


Cassidy Hanton - 2021
    

A Wylder Undertaking


Laura Strickland - 2021
    And when she throws herself on his mercy, his gentlemanly nature kicks in. He offers assistance despite his suspicion there's trouble brewing.On the run from a heist, Phoebe Corbet has a fortune in jewels following her, along with just a few pesky problems. If she can use Gus Wright as a refuge until her accomplice turns up, she'll do so. If she finds herself seduced by his unassuming manners and gentle kindliness, who could blame a girl? The tricky part will be convincing him there's a reason destiny has thrown them together.

The Texan’s Favor


D.K. Deters - 2021
    Despite the rogue lawman's obsession to bring in his brother's killer, duty demands he escort her to the next town.Kat Collins is a thief, though an honorable one. She's on the run from controlling kin and aims to escape her past. Traveling with Jake offers the perfect cover—until her uncle finds them sharing a campfire and imposes his own kind of justice—a wedding.Marriage will cost Jake his freedom, but refusing may cost him his life. Kat figures he's bound to recognize her on a wanted poster. Would sharing passionate nights in his arms be worth the peril?

Home in Wylder


Jane Lewis - 2021
    But the danger she discovers in the wild west has her ready to board the next stagecoach out of town.Daniel Taylor rescues a damsel in distress, only to fall in love with her at first sight. The past has taught him that gentle women don't make Wylder their home. He intends to court Sarah but braces himself for a broken heart, knowing she will eventually leave town.When Sarah is forced to face down the men who have tormented her since her arrival in Wylder, she will have to make the most difficult decision of her life.