Ronni Dixon didn't plan on settling down in Swells, but family ties, a thriving business, and a captivating cowboy make the small town more enticing. Tucker Nash is headed for the top. He’s determined to be the first deaf bull rider to win a Rookie of the Year title. The day he strolls into Ronni’s shop, he discovers love at first sight. Being with Ronni feels as good to him as winning gold buckles. However, when a night filled with Ronni's fears leads to a potentially fatal accident, her protective walls go up, threatening their blossoming relationship. With Tucker's championship aspirations hanging in the balance and Ronni battling her past, they navigate through loneliness and loss. The only way they can emerge victorious is by confronting their challenges together and discovering the courage that grows from love. ___ The West isn't won until a cowboy holds your heart. Filled with stubborn and swoony cowboys and heroines with backbones who star in heart-warming small town romances, the Only an Okie Will Do storyverse ticks all the boxes. If you enjoy emotional closed door romance stories with low level heat, you'll want to read them all. Book 1: Cowboy Kind of Trouble Book 2: Cowboy Kind of Commitment Book 3: Cowboy Kind of Reckless Book 4: Cowboy Kind of Peace Book 5: Cowboy Kind of Spark Book 6: Cowboy Kind of Harmony Book 7: Cowboy Kind of Courage Book 8: Cowboy Kind of Hooked Under Oklahoma Skies: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection Under Oklahoma Stars: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection

Spencer Nash never expected to find a teenage runaway hiding in his horse trailer. But that's exactly what happened when Dessie Iverson, a shy and sweet and abused girl, stumbled into his life. Little did he know, saving her would be the most impactful adventure he'd ever have. Years later, their paths collide again at the Boxed N, igniting the spark of love they never had a chance to explore. Dessie's teenage crush blossoms into attraction, but her past demons threaten to extinguish the flame. As menacing forces close in, Spencer vows to protect her, but Dessie's fear of losing control may tear them apart. Can they overcome their deepest fears and doubts to embrace the love that's been their destiny all along? Or will the shadows of their pasts forever divide them?

Oakley Bradwell had it all—a platinum record, a handsome fiancé, and fame. Yet, when the games her fiancé played nearly shattered her life, she finds solace back home in the companionship of her best friend, Boone McQuarrie. Boone's love for Oakley has lingered since high school. Self-doubt kept him from expressing his true feelings, then and now. Her unexpected return sparks hope, but Boone's fears resurface—her struggles with an eating disorder and the possibility of her leaving again prevent him from revealing his emotions. When Oakley makes a disturbing discovery, it sets off a chilling chain of events leading to her abduction. Boone races to find her and Oakley's resilience is put to the test. The journey unfolds as she learns about the inner strength and courage essential for overcoming not only the threat to her life but also love and acceptance. ___ The West isn't won until a cowboy holds your heart. Filled with stubborn and swoony cowboys and heroines with backbones who star in heart-warming small town romances, the Only an Okie Will Do storyverse ticks all the boxes. If you enjoy emotional closed door romance stories with low level heat, you'll want to read them all. Book 1: Cowboy Kind of Trouble Book 2: Cowboy Kind of Commitment Book 3: Cowboy Kind of Reckless Book 4: Cowboy Kind of Peace Book 5: Cowboy Kind of Spark Book 6: Cowboy Kind of Harmony Book 7: Cowboy Kind of Courage Book 8: Cowboy Kind of Hooked Under Oklahoma Skies: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection Under Oklahoma Stars: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection

Widow Faith Franklin never expected to find love again, especially with Luke Michaels, a charismatic man who's wonderful with her two children. Life takes a drastic turn when Luke's kicked in the head by a horse, erasing five years of memories with his young family. As Luke struggles with this void, tensions rise when he expresses a desire to return to bronc riding, challenging their second chance at happily-ever-after. Together, they must prove their love in the face of new challenges and the shadows of Luke's past. ___ The West isn't won until a cowboy holds your heart. Filled with stubborn and swoony cowboys and heroines with backbones who star in heart-warming small town romances, the Only an Okie Will Do storyverse ticks all the boxes. If you enjoy emotional closed door romance stories with low level heat, you'll want to read them all. Book 1: Cowboy Kind of Trouble Book 2: Cowboy Kind of Commitment Book 3: Cowboy Kind of Reckless Book 4: Cowboy Kind of Peace Book 5: Cowboy Kind of Spark Book 6: Cowboy Kind of Harmony Book 7: Cowboy Kind of Courage Book 8: Cowboy Kind of Hooked Under Oklahoma Skies: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection Under Oklahoma Stars: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection

In the aftermath of tragedy, Bailey Kobe's world crumbles, leaving only the cherished ranch her father built. Desperate to save it, she turns to her ex-husband, even if it means seeking help from the man she once pushed away. Dawson, still deeply in love with Bailey, is willing to give her the world despite the pain of their past. While Bailey acts like they're oil and water, Dawson believes their shared pain can pave the way for a new future. Despite the scars of the past, he hopes to convince Bailey that living in the present is the key to finding the peace they both deserve. ___ The West isn't won until a cowboy holds your heart. Filled with stubborn and swoony cowboys and heroines with backbones who star in heart-warming small town romances, the Only an Okie Will Do storyverse ticks all the boxes. If you enjoy emotional closed door romance stories with low level heat, you'll want to read them all. Book 1: Cowboy Kind of Trouble Book 2: Cowboy Kind of Commitment Book 3: Cowboy Kind of Reckless Book 4: Cowboy Kind of Peace Book 5: Cowboy Kind of Spark Book 6: Cowboy Kind of Harmony Book 7: Cowboy Kind of Courage Book 8: Cowboy Kind of Hooked Under Oklahoma Skies: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection Under Oklahoma Stars: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection

A Haven Out West After witnessing her fiancé's murder, Jayne Gardiner won't let herself be caught on the wrong side of a gun again. But a disastrous first lesson in self-defense has left her with a wounded cowboy. She insists on nursing the handsome stranger back to health—whether he wants it or not! Getting waylaid by a wild shot has definitely put a hitch in Seth Collins's step—and plans. Duty may call him home, but Seth can't resist lingering on Eden Valley Ranch to teach the English beauty to shoot. And when a shadowy figure from Jayne's past resurfaces, Seth's sudden urge to protect her has nothing to do with duty. Cowboys of Eden Valley: Forging a future in Canada's west country

A haven out west The Cowboy’s Convenient Proposal by Linda Ford Grace “Red” Henderson wants to put her tarnished past behind her. But trust is the one thing she’ll never give to any man again—not even the cowboy who rescued her. Ward Walker longs to protect Red and her little sister. But turning his practical proposal into a real marriage means a leap of faith for them both… Claiming the Cowboy’s Heart by Linda Ford After witnessing her fiancé’s murder, Jayne Gardiner won’t be caught on the wrong side of a gun again. But a disastrous first lesson in self-defense has left her with a wounded cowboy. Duty may call him home, but Seth Collins can’t resist staying in Eden Valley to teach the English beauty to shoot. And when a shadowy figure from Jayne’s past resurfaces, Seth’s urge to protect her has nothing to do with duty.

After a life-altering car wreck takes his ability to walk, his wife, and his bull riding career, Will Baxter is determined to rescue his struggling ranch from a threat only he believes in. Against his instincts, Will, urged by his brother, begrudgingly agrees to hire Jessi Dixon as his home healthcare aide. Despite the lingering bitterness from his past, Jessi's radiant personality breaks through his stormy demeanor, guiding them on a journey toward healing. Facing challenges not only to the ranch but also to their growing affection, Will navigates through a maze of uncertainties to protect the promise of a future he can share with Jessi. ___ The West isn't won until a cowboy holds your heart. Filled with stubborn and swoony cowboys and heroines with backbones who star in heart-warming small town romances, the Only an Okie Will Do storyverse ticks all the boxes. If you enjoy emotional closed door romance stories with low level heat, you'll want to read them all. Book 1: Cowboy Kind of Trouble Book 2: Cowboy Kind of Commitment Book 3: Cowboy Kind of Reckless Book 4: Cowboy Kind of Peace Book 5: Cowboy Kind of Spark Book 6: Cowboy Kind of Harmony Book 7: Cowboy Kind of Courage Book 8: Cowboy Kind of Hooked Under Oklahoma Skies: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection Under Oklahoma Stars: An Only an Okie Will Do Collection

Film and television Westerns are most often associated with physical bravery. However, many--especially those produced during the "Golden Age" of Westerns from the late 1940s through the early 1960s--also demonstrate moral bravery (the willingness to do the right thing even when met with others' disapproval) and psychological bravery (the ability to overcome one's fear and inner conflict to bring out the best in oneself and others). Through a close examination of Westerns displaying all three types of bravery, the author shows us how courage can lead to, and even enrich, other virtues like redemption, authenticity, love, friendship, allegiance to one's community, justice, temperance, and growing up and growing old successfully.