Elsie Silver, the New York Times bestselling author, knows that a good-ole-fashioned rodeo romance is always en vogue. Her 2023 novel Reckless brought all the fire and friction of the rodeo to hordes of romance readers. The book follows Winter, free from a bad marriage, as she finds herself trying to resist the magnetic pull of Theo Silva, a bull rider and notorious playboy who offers her one wild night of passion that leaves behind some permanent consequences.
Cowboy and rodeo romances have long been a major part of the romance genre, as many a Harlequin paperback can attest to. Now, it's experiencing a new surge of popularity via BookTok and the works of writers like Silver. If you're in the mood for what Beyonce called some sweet honey buckin', here are eight rodeo romances sure to satisfy fans of Reckless.

Montana Creeds: Tyler
Tyler Creed lived the big life as a rodeo star, winning championship belt buckles and partying with celebrities. But nothing has prepared him for being in the same place as his estranged brothers. Yet here they are, all three of them, back in Stillwater Springs. It's been years since they last spoke and the tension between them remains unbearable, but they've no choice but to reunite and try and restore their beloved family ranch.
Lily Kenyon has her own family troubles. She's returned home to set things right and to put down roots for her daughter. The last person she expects to see is Tyler, whom she's loved since they were kids. Perhaps together, they can find a new home under the vast Montana skies.

For Good
Kristen Brock is the newest district attorney in her small dusty plains town. It'll help her move up the career ladder, just as long as she keeps her head down and doesn't rock the boat. In a town run by a self-serving, powerful family, the last thing Kristen needs is trouble. But then there's Marydale Rae, he beautiful ex-rodeo queen who she can't take her eyes off. Marydale has a dark past, including prison time, that she wants to move on from. The new girl Kristen could provide her with a blank slate, but small towns don't keep secrets, and the powerful Holten clan is determined to destroy anything and anyone who makes Marydale happy.

Six White Horses
Patty King is the fastest-rising trick rider on the rodeo circuit, but even the toughest of cowgirls isn't impervious to a broken heart. When the man she loves marries someone else, she's ready to give it all up. Things aren't helped when her rival performer Morgan Kincaid keeps getting in her way. The arrogant rancher challenges her at every turn, and he's wanted Patty's attention for years. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to win her heart, if she'll let him get close.

Her Montana Cowboy
Julie Shaw has a lot of responsibilities as the daughter of the major of Jasper Gulch, Montana. She's organising the centennial parade and she's determined to make it the biggest event the town's ever seen. If nothing else, it'll help her to ignore the presence of Ryan Travers, a visiting rodeo star who has every woman in town swooning. She's too sensible for such things, surely? And yet her thoughts keep drifting to the charming cowboy. Despite her father's objections, she may soon find herself in his arms.

Reunited with the Bull Rider
Nash Bolton left his Wyoming hometown to fulfil his dreams of becoming a legendary bull rider. Now he's back, which means confronting all that he left behind, like Amy Deerson. All she wanted was to mentor a child. Her plans did not include said kid being Ruby, the little brother of Nash, who's now her official guardian. It's been a decade since he left town and broke her heart. Now they must put their painful past aside to help Ruby deal with her traumas.

The Bull Rider's Secret
Many years ago, Mackenzie Wilder had her heart broken by Jace Hawke, the gorgeous but unreliable bull rider. Now, she's just trying to live a quiet life and work on her family's ranch. But now Jace is here, recovering from a rodeo injury and helping out on her territory. The more time they spend together, the more Mackenzie finds her defensive walls crumbling. Is it worth the possibility of another broken heart to give Jace a second chance to prove himself?

One Night Rodeo (Blacktop Cowboys Novel Book 4)
Barrel racer Celia Lawson knows a red flag when she sees one and Kyle Gilchrist, the sexy bull rider with a reputation as the biggest playboy in the rodeo circuit, is the biggest red flag in sight. But after a night of tequila and partying, she falls into bed with the man, and wakes up the next morning to discover she's now his wife!
When Celia insists on an annulment, Kyle has no good reason to say no—except he isn’t ready to let go of his new bride. But then Kyle inherits a vast ranch in the middle of Wyoming, he asks Celia to make a deal: she'll get her divorce but she needs to spend the next six months with him setting up the ranch of his dreams. It all seems very professional, a marriage in name only. As long as they don't give in to their overwhelming chemistry…

Winter's Thaw
Sienna Compton had her life all planned out, but everything changed when her long-term boyfriend Josh asked for a break from their relationship. Now, she's left alone in the middle of a harsh Wyoming winter. Daniel Lennon is also facing an uncertain future following a tragic accident that brought his career as a professional bull rider to a halt. He ends up at Compass Ranch, working for Sienna's father to help build his horse breeding business. One look at Sienna has Daniel ready to change his life just for her, but she's not ready to go all in on a new guy. Daniel will have to use all of his rodeo tricks to mend Sienna's broken heart. Fortunately, he's very good with ropes.
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