7 Cowboy Romance Book Series to Dig Your Heels Into

1. Flawless (#1 of the Chestnut Springs Series) by Elsie Silver

Flawless by Elsie Silver is a steamy, contemporary cowboy romance about a professional bull rider who must clean up his image after a scandal.

His latest assignment? Full-time supervision of his agent’s bossy, sharp-tongued daughter. A task that proves far more complicated than expected when attraction sparks between them.

Confined to close quarters with only one bed, the boundaries between “rules” and desire blur quickly.

As they navigate flirtation, tension, and the challenges of damaged hearts and reputations, their connection grows, forcing them to confront whether temptation is worth the risk of breaking the rules and their hearts in the process.

2. Done and Dusted (#1 of the Rebel Blue Ranch Series) by Lyla Sage

Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage is a small-town cowboy romance set in Meadowlark, Wyoming, following Clementine “Emmy” Ryder, a young woman whose equestrian career is derailed by an accident, forcing her to return home.

Back in her hometown, she reconnects with Luke Brooks, her older brother’s best friend and the town’s notorious bad boy, who has spent years teasing and protecting her from afar.

As they navigate old tensions, unspoken attraction, and the complications of their intertwined lives, their relationship grows from playful antagonism into something deeper, challenging both Emmy and Luke to confront desire, boundaries, and what it truly means to find their spark again.

3. Wild Love (#1 of the Rose Hill Series) by Elsie Silver

Wild Love by Elsie Silver is a contemporary small-town romance about Ford Grant, a billionaire trying to escape the press and open a recording studio in Rose Hill, whose life is thrown into chaos when a young girl claims he’s her biological father.

As he balances unexpected parenting duties with his business, Ford finds himself irresistibly drawn to Rosie Belmont, his best friend’s younger sister, who has returned to town full of energy, charm, and chaos.

Despite his efforts to maintain boundaries, their verbal sparring and magnetic chemistry ignite into a passionate, forbidden romance, forcing Ford to confront the tension between desire and responsibility.

4. Cash (#1 of the Lucky River Ranch Series) by Jessica Peterson

Cash by Jessica Peterson is a steamy, small-town cowboy romance and the first standalone in the Lucky River Ranch Series.

After inheriting her estranged father’s massive cattle ranch in Hartsville, Texas, the heroine must live on and manage the property for a year to claim her inheritance. A challenge for a city girl who hasn’t been back since childhood.

Her biggest obstacle is the ranch’s grumpy, yet undeniably attractive foreman, Cash Rivers, who’s determined to keep her at a distance.

As she learns the ropes of ranch life under his guidance, sparks fly between them, leading to late-night conversations under the stars, dancing at the local bar, and the undeniable pull of romance.

But with her time in Hartsville limited and the challenges of small-town life and cowboy hearts, she must navigate her growing feelings and the realization that love (much like ranch work) requires patience, trust, and a little bit of risk.

5. Off to the Races (#1 of the Gold Rush Ranch Series) by Elsie Silver

Off to the Races by Elsie Silver is a small-town enemies-to-lovers romance and the debut novel from the bestselling author of Flawless and Wild Love.

The story follows a determined small-town man whose professional life is thrown off balance when Billie, a talented and feisty woman, arrives on his property.

Their clashes are instant and fiery, but as they spend more time together on the farm, attraction grows alongside mutual respect and dependence. She might be the only one who can save his business, and he becomes increasingly drawn to her wit, charm, and presence.

Amidst the tension and sparks, he realizes that his ambitions aren’t just about winning races anymore; he’s determined to win her heart as well, even if it comes at a cost.

6. Holding the Reins (#1 of the Silver Pines Ranch Series) by Paisley Hope

Holding the Reins by Paisley Hope is the first novel in the Silver Pines Ranch series, a steamy cowboy romance set in Laurel Creek, Kentucky.

Cecilia “CeCe” Ashby returns to her family’s equestrian ranch after ending a toxic relationship, unsure of what the future holds.

She reconnects with Nash Carter, a retired sports star, local business owner, and longtime family friend who also happens to be her older brothers’ best friend.

Years of teasing and playful rivalry give way to undeniable attraction as CeCe and Nash navigate lingering animosity, close proximity, and the sparks between them, ultimately discovering a passionate romance neither expected.

7. Alive and Wells (#1 of the Wells Ranch Series) by Bailey Hannah

Alive and Wells by Bailey Hannah is a spicy cowboy romance about Cecily Kennedy, a city girl fleeing an abusive marriage who finds refuge and a job at Wells Ranch.

Her boss, the grumpy yet alluring rancher Austin Wells, is wary of her staying long-term, but the close quarters, shared responsibilities, and undeniable chemistry between them quickly blur the lines between professional and personal.

As Cecily navigates her past trauma and adjusts to ranch life, Austin grows determined to protect her, leading to a slow-building, passionate romance set against the challenges of small-town ranch life.