Staff Pick

Bourbon & Backroads

by Amanda Jayne

Spice

Spicy

Angst

Moderate angst

Ending

HEA

Pages

362

SHE WANTS HIM TO SEE HER. HE’S TOO AFRAID TO LOOK. One moment can change everything. Isabelle Tate and Reid Andersen know that better than most. For Isabelle, leaving Swiftwater was the only way to outrun the rumors and reputation she never earned. For Reid, hiding out on his family’s failing ranch was the only way to survive the wreckage of his former life. She’s spent a decade wanting the man he used to be. He lost himself years ago and has nothing left to give. Now, a six-month assignment forces them into close quarters with long days, shared miles, and no escape from each other. The chemistry is suffocating. Each lingering glance screams everything they’re too afraid to say. She’s ready for a second chance. He doesn’t believe he’s worth one.

Subgenres

Western romance
Workplace romance
Small-town romance
Cowboy romance
Contemporary romance

Tropes

Forced proximity
Only one bed
Slow burn
Mutual pining
Grumpy/sunshine
Found family
Groveling
Redemption arc
Workplace romance
Age gap

Emotional Vibes

Healing
Angsty
Emotional
Messy
Slow-burn tension
Yearning
Redemption

Relationship Dynamic

M/F
Slow-burn couple
Age gap

Character Types

Alpha hero
Grumpy hero
Morally gray hero
Protective hero
Possessive hero
Cowboy

Setting

Small town
Workplace
Ranch/farm
Road trip

For Fans Of

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Swoon Match

Best for readers who want:

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Content Warnings

Sexual assault
On-page violence
Grief

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