8 "Charming" Cowboy Romance Books To Fill The 'Ransom Canyon' Void

Flawless by Elsie Silver

Are you searching for a whole Western romance series? If so, you’re in luck, because Flawless is only the first book in author Elsie Silver’s Chestnut Springs four-book arsenal.

In this novel, you’ll be introduced to Rhett Eaton, who loves riding bulls, playing by his own rules, and causing a bit of chaos along the way. But a viral outburst puts his career on the line, and his agent wants him to “clean up” his reputation.

That’s how Rhett meets Summer Hamilton, a PR rep who couldn’t be less interested in the world of cowboy rodeos. Yet, in true enemies-to-lovers fashion, sparks start to unexpectedly fly.

“She says there are boundaries we shouldn’t cross. That my reputation can’t take any more hits, and neither can her damaged heart. I say I’m going to steal it anyway,” per the synopsis.

Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage

Done and Dusted marks the first book in Lyla Sage’s Rebel Blue Ranch series, following Clementine “Emmy” Ryder, who’s kind of lost in her life.

She already managed to escape her small Wyoming town, attend college, and pursue a horse-riding career. However, an accident leaves her unable to ride, and she’s forced to go back to her hometown once more.

Once there, she runs into Luke Brooks, a bar-owning bachelor who happens to be best friends with her older brother. But it’s been years since they last laid eyes on each other, and after they do as adults, it’s hard for Luke to look away.

“Emmy’s got too much on her mind to think about romance. And Luke knows he should stay away from his best friend’s younger sister. But what if Luke is just what Emmy needs to get her spark back? Or will they both go up in flames?” the synopsis asks.

Off to the Races by Elsie Silver

Another enemies-to-lovers plot set in a town that probably couldn’t get any smaller? Sign us up!

It centers on Vaughn Harding, who never had a problem making sure things stayed professional with his farm employees. But that all changes when the talented yet “tempting” Billie enters the picture.

“We clash from the moment we meet, and I can’t stop thinking about all the ways I could take her down a peg. I can’t stop thinking about her, period,” per the synopsis.

Nonetheless, it’s hard for Vaughn to stay away in such tight quarters. And he soon realizes that the beautiful Billie might just be the sole person who can help save both him and his business.

Cash by Jessica Peterson

Can you imagine being estranged from your father for years, only to inherit his cattle ranch after he passes away? In Cash, that’s the situation Mollie Luck finds herself in. Plus, there’s another twist.

In her late father’s will, he stipulated that Mollie would have to reside on the ranch and act as its manager for one year. Otherwise, she won’t be able to touch her inheritance.

Mollie hasn’t been back to the ranch or Hartsville, Texas, at all since she was 6 years old. She’s a city girl at heart, but after being presented with this money-making opportunity, she just can’t turn it down.

“There’s just one giant roadblock to my plan: the ranch’s foreman, grumpy cowboy Cash Rivers. I don’t care how good he looks in his Wranglers and chaps. He’s rude, he’s growly, and he wants me gone,” the synopsis reads.

Mollie would simply fire Cash if she could, too, but she needs his help. And before long, she starts to realize that Cash isn’t just a brooding employee, and maybe she feels more for him than she ever thought possible.

Alive and Wells by Bailey Hannah

Cecily Kennedy is another city dweller who never pictured working on a cattle ranch. But after she has to flee her abusive marriage, that’s exactly where she ends up.

She’s offered a job at Wells Ranch by a friend, and immediately, she’s perplexed by her hot-and-cold boss, Austin Wells. Still, she decides not to get involved with him because, if things were to go belly-up, she’d have nowhere else to run.

“But when Cecily’s troubled past threatens her safe haven, Austin realizes that somewhere between their trail rides and late-night talks, she’s branded herself on his heart,” per the synopsis.

He doesn’t want Cecily to go anywhere, and he’s set on making sure that no one hurts her again.

Holding the Reins by Paisley Hope

Sometimes, a trip home is really all you need after a breakup. In Holding the Reigns, CeCe Ashby’s engagement is called off, and in the wake of her toxic relationship ending, she retreats to Laurel Creek, Kentucky, where her family owns an equestrian ranch.

There, her brother’s best friend, Nash Carter, is somewhat of a local hero. He just retired from the Dallas Stars and owns a local business. He also has a reputation for being a womanizer.

Not to mention, back when they were kids, Nash would torment CeCe alongside her brothers. So, when CeCe arrives in Kentucky in search of a job, he feels like he has to lend a hand.

“Nash can’t seem to take his eyes off his best friend’s sister, and it seems she’s been staring right back, not without animosity from his childish teasing back in the day. Despite their initial reluctance, the fire between them ignites, and it isn’t long before they jump into the flames,” the synopsis reads.

Chasing the Wild by Elliott Rose

What if you were stuck on a mountain with a man almost twice your age who also happens to be your ex-boyfriend’s father? Would you view him as totally and utterly off limits, or act on your deepest impulses?

Layla Birch stumbles into this shocking scenario in Chasing the Wild. She’s always been a “good girl” with a plan, until she finds herself snowed in on a ranch in the mountains with her ex’s dad, Colton Wilder.

“He’s my dream man. One who takes care of me, gives me a job, and makes my pulse thud harder every time he comes near,” per the synopsis.

And as the wintery nights trudge on, they can’t help tip-toeing toward the line that they both know shouldn’t be crossed.

Strung Along by Hannah Cowan

We’ve all been jaded by love before, just like Annalise in Strung Along. She spent three years of her life in a relationship with a guy who was never right for her, and suddenly, she finds herself in the small Canadian town of Cherry Peak.

While there, she bumps shoulders with Brody Steele, a country star who immediately strikes her as an arrogant jerk. That’s why she’s utterly confused when she still can’t stop searching for him in crowded rooms.

Perhaps Annalise doesn’t hate Brody as much as she thought. But, as she finally opens up her heart, the reality of possibly losing him sets in.

“Cherry Peak was supposed to be my fresh start, a place to heal and rebuild. Yet, just as I begin piecing my life back together, Brody’s preparing to leave, as if he hasn’t become a vital part of that journey,” the synopsis reads.