Saddle up! These are the best cowboy romances on BookTok

Giddyup, partners! Cowboy romance novels are the latest books to go viral on TikTok and it’s no wonder why. There’s something attractive about a cowhand who works the land, has old-fashioned manners, and loyally builds community. Plus, looking good in a cowboy hat and a pair of Levi’s doesn’t hurt. Hotter than a campfire and sweeter than a prairie breeze, these cowboy romances are sure to lasso your heart.

1. “Done and Dusted” by Lyla Sage

Clementine “Emmy” Ryder successfully achieved her dream of escaping her small hometown of Meadowlark, Wyoming and becoming a professional horse rider. But when a horse racing accident leaves her unable to ride again, she finds herself lost. In the midst of an identity crisis and without a job, she has no choice but to return home to Meadowlark.

Once there, she’s reunited with her brother’s best friend and local bad boy, Luke Brooks. Around town, Luke is known for three things: teaching kids how to ride horses by day, tending the local bar he owns by night, and breaking hearts in between. When their witty banter and light jabs spark something else between them, Emmy thinks that maybe Luke is exactly what she needs to get back in the saddle.

The first in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, this cowboy romance is an Amazon #BestofBookTok bestseller.

2. “Kit McBride Gets a Wife” by Amy Barry

“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” meets “Little House on the Prairie” in this popular cowboy romance. When blacksmith Kit McBride’s younger sister, Junebug, gets fed up with cooking, cleaning, and picking up after him and her three other older brothers, she places an ad in the local paper for a mail-order bride.

Maddy Mooney’s eccentric boss is determined to answer the ad, so Maddy gets dragged along to Buck's Creek, Montana. Maddy hasn’t had an easy go of it since moving from Ireland to the United States, and the wild and rowdy McBride brothers are just what she needs to lift her spirits—especially Kit.

“Kit McBride Gets a Wife” is a contemporary romance that will have you holding your stomach from laughter and swooning with each page.

3. “Flawless” by Elsie Silver

The first book in the viral Chestnut Springs series from TikTok, “Flawless” follows professional bull rider Rhett Eaton. When Rhett’s big mouth and bad jokes land him and his career in hot water, his agent puts him under constant supervision. Rhett’s new babysitter? His agent’s daughter, Summer Hamilton.

Summer knows that if you mess with the bull, you get the horns, but she won’t be scared off by Rhett Eaton. This ain’t her first rodeo. She’s spunky, sharp-tongued, and determined to prove herself to her father no matter what Rhett may or may not want. It’s not her fault that she can see him for who he really is, underneath all his bravado. Neither of them ever expect for their relationship to grow from professional to personal. A few rolls in the hay don’t have to change anything—but it changes everything.

4. “Wild Hearts” by Dipsea

Desperate to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and her demanding desk job, Jessa decides to take some time off and live out her cowgirl fantasy by volunteering at a ranch in Iowa. Excited to reconnect with nature and get her hands dirty, she’s disappointed to be sidelined by her new boss Charli and relegated to mundane office work. Hudson, one of the ranchers, invites her to play hooky and gives her advice on how to get on Charli’s good side. But as they rest near a lake, Jessa can’t take her eyes off how Hudson’s beautiful, dark skin glistens in the water.

She never expected her connection to nature would include a steamy outdoor tryst, but Jessa loves surprises. Another unexpected development? Not only does Charli warm up to her, but things actually get ~heated~ between them—something that makes Hudson deliciously jealous.

Explore all sides of Jessa’s love triangle in this six-part sapphic romantic Western.

5. “Wild Rain” by Beverly Jenkins

From veteran romance author Beverly Jenkins comes the second book in her historical romance Women Who Dare series. Set after the Civil War, “Wild Rain” follows Spring Lee, a self-reliant—albeit, grumpy—female rancher in the Wyoming mountains. She’s had a rough past and has put love on the back burner for the foreseeable future. But when Garrett McCray—a reporter looking to do a story on Black doctors—shows up, this begins to change.

Garrett traveled to Wyoming from his home back east to do a story on Colton Lee. But, when he arrives out West, he finds himself far more interested in Colt’s sister, Spring. When Garrett is thrown from his horse and injures his knee, Spring offers to let him ride out the impending blizzard and stay at her cabin while he heals. Garrett is patient and kind, and he doesn’t rush Spring into opening up. But, when she does, something fiery and unexpected blooms between them.

Fans of Nora Roberts and Diana Palmer will love this cowboy romance that has nearly a 4.5 star rating on Goodreads!

6. “Alive and Wells” by Bailey Hannah

On the run from an abusive husband, Cecily Strong flees her life in the big city and finds refuge in the last place she expected: a cattle ranch. She refuses to be a victim and is determined to make herself useful, even if it means working more closely with her grumpy new boss.

Austin Wells is gruff, non-nonsense, and has his hands full running his family ranch. Thoroughly unimpressed by city folk and still processing his own recent heartbreak, he plans to ignore Cecily until she leaves...just like the other women in his life. But her stunning beauty and bright attitude are hard to resist. When her past catches up with her, he fights to keep her safe—falling for her in the process.

7. “Pinedale Falls” by Dipsea

If you’ve ever read a super steamy romance and wished you were the main character, “Pinedale Falls” is your chance. Immerse yourself in this original audiobook that follows Dan and Wilder, two cowboys in Pinedale, Wyoming. You’ve come to work on their ranch, eager to learn the ropes and stay out of trouble. But things aren’t that easy—especially when you discover that Dan and Wilder are both werewolves.

When Dan takes a romantic interest in you, Wilder steps in to protect you from a situation that could turn dangerous. At least, that’s what he thinks he’s doing. But maybe he just wants you for himself.

Step into your own love story with this four-part paranormal Western romance!

8. “Between the Vines” by Grace Elena

The first book in the Alpine Ridge series, this popular cowboy romance follows Camila Morales, a hard worker with a positive attitude who moves to a small town in Tennessee to take over an abandoned vineyard. Her new home happens to be next door to grumpy cowboy Bennett Moore, an ex-Marine who loves being alone and hates tourists. Though he has a tough exterior, Camila’s warm personality burns through and ignites an unexpected romance between them.

Featuring a strong Latina character—and tropes like grumpy/sunshine, small town life, and an age gap romance—this is one cowboy romance book you’ll want to add to your Kindle wishlist stat!

Ride off into the sunset with a cowboy romance

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