The complete series

Big River Valley

Eleven sweet, clean western romances (and a free novella) about three ranch families. Each book is a standalone love story, but they're best read in order.

Five brothers, one ranch

The Walker Ranch

Big River Valley Books 1–5

A Home for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 1 by Tess ThorntonKU

Book 1 · Cody & Morgan

A Home for the Cowboy

A horse trainer haunted by his past and a woman building an equine therapy program join forces to save a special horse.

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A Second Chance for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 2 by Tess ThorntonKU

Book 2 · Marshall & Kelli

A Second Chance for the Cowboy

Her barrel racing dreams clash with his loyalty to the ranch, and old feelings won't stay buried.

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An Angel for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 3 by Tess ThorntonKU

Book 3 · Dusty & Jess

An Angel for the Cowboy

A soft-spoken cowboy has loved a former rodeo queen for years, and now he's helping another man win her heart.

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Taming the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 4 by Tess ThorntonKU

Book 4 · Luke & Audrey

Taming the Cowboy

A cowboy with big dreams falls for a woman stranded in a small Idaho town caring for her sister and niece.

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A Heart for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 5 by Tess ThorntonKU

Book 5 · Evan & Meg

A Heart for the Cowboy

A brooding cowboy who has lost everything finds solace with a resilient single mother.

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Walker Ranch Bundle, Books 1–5 by Tess ThorntonONLY HERE

Books 1–5 · Ebook bundle

Walker Ranch Bundle

All five Walker brothers' love stories in one bundle, only from Tess's store.

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Meet the Langton brothers

Ridgeview Brothers Ranch

Big River Valley Books 6–9

A Rival for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 6 by Tess ThorntonKU

Book 6 · Cole & Emily

A Rival for the Cowboy

Rival trainers at Walker Ranch, and sparks that could set the whole ranch ablaze.

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A Crossroads for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 7 by Tess ThorntonKU

Book 7 · Chase & Kate

A Crossroads for the Cowboy

He's torn between the family ranch and the wider world. She never wants to leave Big River Valley.

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A Christmas Wish for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 8 by Tess ThorntonKU

Book 8 · Trent & Lauren

A Christmas Wish for the Cowboy

A heartbroken cowboy, a city girl home for the holidays, and one wish under the stars.

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A Match for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 9 by Tess ThorntonKU

Book 9 · Gage & Amber

A Match for the Cowboy

A headstrong cowboy meets his match in a calm, compassionate riding therapist.

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Ridgeview Brothers Ranch Bundle, Books 6–9 by Tess ThorntonONLY HERE

Books 6–9 · Ebook bundle

Ridgeview Brothers Ranch Bundle

All four Langton brothers' love stories in one bundle, only from Tess's store.

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The newest chapter

Shepherd's Canyon

Big River Valley Books 10+ · bundle coming

A Shelter for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 10 by Tess ThorntonKU

Book 10 · Eli & Claire

A Shelter for the Cowboy

She believes in second chances. He's not sure he deserves one.

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A Winter Surprise for the Cowboy, free Big River Valley novella by Tess ThorntonFREE

Novella · Blake & Meryl

A Winter Surprise for the Cowboy

A sweet holiday novella, free when you join Tess's reader newsletter.

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- BIG RIVER VALLEY BOOKS 1–5 -

The Walker Ranch

A Home for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 1 by Tess Thornton

A Home for the Cowboy

Book 1. Cody and Morgan. A horse trainer haunted by his past and a woman building an equine therapy program join forces to save a special horse.

A Second Chance for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 2 by Tess Thornton

A Second Chance for the Cowboy

Book 2. Marshall and Kelli. Her barrel racing dreams clash with his loyalty to the ranch, and old feelings won't stay buried.

An Angel for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 3 by Tess Thornton

An Angel for the Cowboy

Book 3. Dusty and Jess. A soft-spoken cowboy has loved a former rodeo queen for years, and now he's helping another man win her heart.

- THE BIG RIVER VALLEY SERIES -

Books 4–6

Taming the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 4 by Tess Thornton

Taming the Cowboy

Book 4. Luke and Audrey. A cowboy with big dreams falls for a woman stranded in a small Idaho town caring for her sister and niece.

A Heart for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 5 by Tess Thornton

A Heart for the Cowboy

Book 5. Evan and Meg. A brooding cowboy who has lost everything finds solace with a resilient single mother.

Walker Ranch Bundle, Big River Valley Books 1-5 by Tess Thornton

Walker Ranch Bundle

Fall in love with the Walker brothers! Books 1–5 together in one ebook bundle, available only here.

- BIG RIVER VALLEY BOOKS 6–9 -

Ridgeview Brothers Ranch

A Rival for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 6 by Tess Thornton

A Rival for the Cowboy

Book 6. Cole and Emily. Rival trainers at Walker Ranch, and sparks that could set the whole ranch ablaze.

A Crossroads for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 7 by Tess Thornton

A Crossroads for the Cowboy

Book 7. Chase and Kate. He’s torn between the family ranch and the wider world. She never wants to leave Big River Valley.

A Christmas Wish for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 8 by Tess Thornton

A Christmas Wish for the Cowboy

Book 8. Trent and Lauren. A heartbroken cowboy, a city girl home for the holidays, and one wish under the stars.

- THE BIG RIVER VALLEY SERIES -

Books 7–9

A Match for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 9 by Tess Thornton

A Match for the Cowboy

Book 9. Gage and Amber. A headstrong cowboy meets his match in a calm, compassionate riding therapist.

Ridgeview Brothers Ranch Bundle, Big River Valley Books 6–9 by Tess Thornton

Ridgeview Brothers Ranch Bundle

Meet the Langton brothers! Books 6–9 together in one ebook bundle, available only here.

A Match for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 9 by Tess Thornton

A Match for the Cowboy

Book 9. Gage and Amber. A headstrong cowboy meets his match in a calm, compassionate riding therapist.

- BIG RIVER VALLEY BOOKS 10–14 · BUNDLE COMING -

Shepherd’s Canyon

A Shelter for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 10 by Tess Thornton

A Shelter for the Cowboy

Book 10. Eli and Claire. She believes in second chances. He’s not sure he deserves one.

A Secret for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 11 by Tess Thornton

A Secret for the Cowboy

Book 11. Micah and Josie's story. Coming January 5, 2027. Pre-order now.

A Winter Surprise for the Cowboy, a free Big River Valley novella by Tess Thornton

A Winter Surprise for the Cowboy

Blake and Meryl. A sweet holiday novella, free when you join Tess's reader newsletter.

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Mystery

WHispers of the heart

In the warmth of a secluded cabin, a war widow finds herself falling for a mysterious stranger who holds the key to her heart and her troubled past.

Tea And Crime

In the warmth of a secluded cabin, a war widow finds herself falling for a mysterious stranger who holds the key to her heart and her troubled past.

Antique Secrets

In the warmth of a secluded cabin, a war widow finds herself falling for a mysterious stranger who holds the key to her heart and her troubled past.

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