Hey bestie! Ready to escape to a world where the small towns are charming, the cowboys are swoony, and the steam is chef’s kiss level spicy? Whether you're into grumpy sunshine, protective alpha heroes, or friends who become so much more, this list is your new go-to for books that bring the heat and then some.
🔥 First, Let’s Talk About Your Next Obsession…
1. Saving Noah by Kaci Rose
Military man + protective alpha + small town = obsession unlocked. Noah is broody, loyal, and oh-so-good with his hands. If you love a spicy military romance with heart, this one’s for you.
2. The Cowboy and His Runaway by Kaci M Rose
Woman on the run? Check. Grumpy cowboy? Double check. Steamy tension and slow burn in a cozy Texas town? YES PLEASE. This is a grumpy sunshine romance that brings all the feels—and all the spice.
3. Take Me To The River by Kaci Rose
Forced proximity meets cabin-in-the-woods steam. This small town romance brings the heat in all the right ways, and the river isn't the only thing that gets wild. 🔥
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4. Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
Grumpy hero + messy small town + major slow burn. You’ve seen this on TikTok for a reason.
5. Flawless by Elsie Silver
Cowboy romance done right. If you like banter, boundaries getting crossed, and boots under the bed, this is your jam.
6. Tattered by Devney Perry
Single mom. Sexy bartender. Emotional slow burn with a side of Montana charm.
7. It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
A city girl meets her crab-fisherman match. Grumpy sunshine + steam + sass.
8. The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker
Alaska, enemies-to-lovers, and major emotional swoon. Not as spicy, but SO worth the angst.
9. Ruthless Rivals by Jessa Kane
Quick, dirty, and delicious. A short but steamy escape.
10. The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
If your small town came with mafia bosses… 🔥🔥🔥
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11. Beard Science by Penny Reid
Smart, funny, and surprisingly swoony.
12. The Bribe by Willa Nash
A protective sheriff and a heroine on the run? Yes, please.
🤠 Steamy Cowboy Romance
13. Rough Ride by Kristen Ashley
Rugged, rough, and ready for redemption.
14. Wicked Cowboy Wolf by Kait Ballenger
A paranormal cowboy? Say less.
☀️ Grumpy Sunshine Romance
15. Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan
This one will wreck you in the best way. This is one of my personal all time favorites!
16. Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
Fox is the ultimate sunshine boy to your inner grump.
🛏️ Friends to Lovers with ALL the Steam
17. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Tension. Regret. Longing. Did we mention tension?
18. Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
An emotional rollercoaster with one of the best second chance arcs ever.
19. A Baby for Her Best Friend by Kaci Rose
They were just best friends… until one night changed everything. Now there's a baby on the way and the small-town gossip mill is working overtime. If you love secret pining, swoony protectiveness, and a friends-to-lovers romance that simmers, this is your next must-read.
🌶️ Even More Spicy Small Town Romance Picks
20. Drive Me Wild by Melanie Harlow
Mechanic. Damsel in distress. One sexy roadside rescue.
21. Reckless by Elsie Silver
Another gem from the Gold Rush Ranch series. Cowboy dad? Yes. Steam? Absolutely.
22. Wait for It by Mariana Zapata
Slowest burn of all time—and worth every page.
23. The Bet by Max Monroe
Small town hijinks, spicy bets, and hilarious banter.
24. Chasing Serenity by Kristen Ashley
Dreamy, dominant hero with a heart. Classic KA spice.
25. Ransom by Lexi Blake
Ex-military, high stakes, and major steam. Perfect for fans of Saving Noah!
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Spice, swoon, and small-town charm? Bookmark this list, share it with your bookish BFFs, and come back when you’re ready for your next steamy read. 💕
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