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A Home for the Cowboy, Big River Valley Book 1

Book 1 · Cody & Morgan

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

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

A Winter Surprise for the Cowboy

Begin free. Blake and Meryl's sweet holiday novella is yours when you join Tess's reader newsletter.

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

A Home for the Cowboy

Then start the series. 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.

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

Walker Ranch Bundle

Hooked? Get Books 1–5 together in one ebook bundle, available only here.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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