Back in the Saddle
Jolene McCallister, a Nashville songwriter whose career and heart are shattered by a viral breakup, returns to Sweetgum Ridge to claim her late uncle’s struggling…
Cowgirl Confessionals
Cowgirl Confessionals
Genre: Contemporary Romance Women’s Fiction
Tone: Warm, emotional, character-driven
Heat Level: Low to moderate
Core Theme: Resilience, community, second chances, emotional healing
Premise: A multi-book women’s fiction romance series set in Sweetgum Ridge, following nine women who rebuild their lives, friendships, and futures while restoring a shared horse farm. Each book explores healing, second chances, community, and the courage to choose a new path.
World Notes: Sweetgum Ridge is a small Southern town with deep roots, generational families, and a strong sense of community.
Books in the Series
Book 1: Back in the Saddle
Sometimes the way home is the way forward.
Jolene McCallister, a Nashville songwriter with a broken heart and a stalled career, returns to Sweetgum Ridge after a viral breakup leaves her reeling. Inheriting part of her late uncle’s horse farm, she must rebuild both the land and her confidence. As she reconnects with old friends and crosses paths with Cole Bennett, the brooding farrier with a guarded past, Jolene discovers that healing takes courage—and love takes even more.
Book 2: Haywire Hearts
Sometimes a broken heart just needs a softer landing.
Tessa Langford’s perfect life implodes when her husband leaves her for a yoga instructor. Forced to co-parent with his new girlfriend, she retreats to Sweetgum Ridge to rebuild her life. When she meets Evan Carter, the laid-back carpenter helping restore the farm, Tessa discovers that healing isn’t about forgetting—it’s about choosing what comes next.
Book 3: Boots Before Bros
Sometimes unplugging is the only way to reconnect.
Marcy Chen, a burned-out tech founder, escapes to Sweetgum Ridge after selling her startup. Determined to unplug, she clashes with Beau Ramirez, the analog-loving attorney who handles the farm’s legal affairs. As Marcy learns to slow down, she discovers that love—and life—can’t be optimized.
Book 4: Muck & Mirrors
Sometimes the truth is the bravest filter of all.
Lila Monroe, a beauty influencer caught in a PR scandal, escapes to Sweetgum Ridge to hide out and regroup. But small-town life isn’t as quiet as she hoped—especially when she clashes with Chad Whitaker, a rising country musician who sees through her curated persona. As Lila trades filters for authenticity, she finds herself falling for the town, the animals, and the man who challenges her to be real.
Book 5: The Saddle Don’t Lie
Sometimes the past rides back into your life.
Ruby James, a former rodeo queen turned single mom, returns to Sweetgum Ridge to train horses and rebuild her life. When her teenage daughter joins the local riding team, Ruby is forced to work with Justin McCoy—her high school flame and now the team’s coach. Sparks fly, old wounds reopen, and Ruby must decide whether forgiveness is worth the risk of falling again.
Book 6: Barnstormed
Sometimes getting stranded leads you exactly where you belong.
Cassie Rivera, a travel blogger with a growing online following, gets stranded in Sweetgum Ridge after her car breaks down. With nowhere to go and a deadline looming, she starts documenting the farm’s revival—and her posts go viral. But fame brings complications, especially when she falls for Eric Dalton, the quiet ranch hand who values privacy above all. Cassie must choose between chasing clicks or cultivating something deeper.
Book 7: Manure & Moonlight
Love is messy. So is life.
Georgia Bell, a wedding planner with a string of failed relationships, takes on a chaotic barn wedding at Sweetgum Ridge. She’s determined to prove she can pull off a rustic dream—but the groom’s brother, Wyatt, is a cynical divorce lawyer who doesn’t believe in love. Sparks fly as Georgia defends romance and Wyatt challenges her every move. Between manure mishaps and moonlit confessions, Georgia learns that love isn’t picture-perfect—it’s real.
Book 8: Giddy Up, Girl
Strength isn’t about standing tall—it’s about standing again.
Frankie Malone, a former barrel racer with a prosthetic leg, returns to Sweetgum Ridge to teach riding lessons. Tough, independent, and determined to prove she’s still got it, she clashes with Sheriff Dean Carter over safety regulations. Sparks turn into something more as they confront their pasts and discover that healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about riding forward together.
Book 9: Pitchforks & Promises
Sometimes the heart votes differently than the head.
Naomi Brooks, a political strategist caught in a campaign scandal, retreats to Sweetgum Ridge to escape the media storm. She’s roped into organizing the county fair, where she meets rival rancher Travis McCoy—a man with strong opinions and a soft spot for underdogs. As Naomi navigates small-town politics and her growing attraction to Travis, she must decide whether to return to the spotlight or stay where promises mean more than press releases.
Book 10: Sweetgum Secrets
Some truths change everything.
Jolene McCallister returns for a second arc as she uncovers a family secret buried in the farm’s deed. With the help of her friends and Cole Bennett, she digs into the past and discovers a hidden chapter of her family’s legacy. But the truth threatens her new life and her relationship. Jolene must decide what kind of legacy she wants to leave behind.
Book 11: Heifers & Heartstrings
Sometimes the heart needs a second chance to choose right.
Tessa Langford’s ex-husband suddenly wants to reconcile, but she’s falling for someone new—and her daughter is caught in the middle. As Tessa navigates co-parenting, a custody battle, and her own conflicted heart, she must decide whether to reopen old wounds or embrace a future built on trust. With the help of her Sweetgum Ridge crew, she learns that love isn’t just about chemistry—it’s about courage.
Book 12: The Cowgirl Clause
Some contracts bind more than business—they bind the heart.
Marcy Chen’s startup gets acquired, and she’s offered a lucrative exit—but it means leaving Sweetgum Ridge and the life she’s built. Torn between ambition and authenticity, Marcy leans on her friends and her growing relationship with Beau. When a legal clause threatens her ownership of the farm, she must fight for what matters most: love, legacy, and a place to belong.
Book 13: Rust & Romance
Sometimes the spotlight reveals what the heart already knows.
Lila Monroe’s influencer comeback is gaining traction, but her values have shifted. When she starts dating a rising country music star, her world is thrust back into the spotlight. As she balances fame, friendship, and a fragile romance, Lila must decide whether she’s chasing validation—or finally living her truth.
Book 14: Hitchin’ Post Hustle
Love can’t be scheduled—it has to be stumbled into.
Ruby James launches a matchmaking business for cowgirls, but her first client turns out to be herself. Between awkward dates, algorithm fails, and unexpected sparks with a rival matchmaker, Ruby discovers that love can’t be engineered—it has to be lived. And sometimes, the best matches are the ones you never saw coming.
Book 15: Hayloft Hijinks
Authenticity is the best kind of content.
Cassie Rivera’s viral fame brings a documentary crew to Sweetgum Ridge, threatening the farm’s peace—and her relationship with Eric. As cameras roll and tensions rise, Cassie must choose between telling the story the world wants or protecting the life she’s built. With humor, heart, and a few hayloft mishaps, she learns that authenticity is the best kind of content.
Book 16: The Bridle Pact
Sisterhood is its own kind of love story.
Georgia Bell’s sister, Ivy, returns to Sweetgum Ridge with a wild business idea: a bridal bootcamp for runaway brides. Georgia agrees to help, but old sibling tensions flare—and things get more complicated when they both fall for the same charming contractor. As Georgia navigates rivalry, romance, and reinvention, she learns that sisterhood, like love, requires trust, forgiveness, and a little grit.
Book 17: Love & Livestock
Sometimes rivalry is just attraction in disguise.
Frankie Malone’s riding school is thriving, but a rival trainer opens shop nearby, challenging her methods and stealing her clients. When the rivalry turns personal—and romantic—Frankie must decide whether competition is worth sacrificing connection. With barn brawls, trail rides, and unexpected tenderness, she discovers that love isn’t about winning—it’s about showing up, saddle and all.
Book 18: The Fairground Fling
Old sparks burn brightest under the county fair lights.
Naomi Brooks is tapped to help run the county fair, but her old flame—now a rising political candidate—is headlining the event. As sparks reignite and secrets surface, Naomi must choose between loyalty to her values and the possibility of rekindled love. With funnel cakes, fireworks, and fierce debates, she learns that sometimes the heart votes differently than the head.
Book 19: Cowgirl Karma
When the land is threatened, the women rise.
When developers threaten to buy out Sweetgum Ridge, the women band together to save the farm. Old wounds resurface, new alliances form, and love is tested across every storyline. As each woman fights for her future, they discover that karma isn’t just cosmic—it’s community, courage, and the choices we make when everything’s on the line.
Book 20: Confessions from Sweetgum Ridge
Every story ends where the heart feels at home.
In a heartfelt reunion, the women of Sweetgum Ridge gather to celebrate the farm’s survival and their own transformations. Each woman shares her “confession”—a moment of truth, vulnerability, or triumph. With laughter, tears, and porchlight promises, they close one chapter and open another, proving that the best stories are the ones we live together.
Books in this Series
Haywire Hearts
Tessa Langford's stable life unravels when her husband abandons her for his yoga instructor, leaving her to navigate co-parenting with his new partner. She flees…
Boots Before Bros
Marcy Chen, a burned-out tech founder, sells her startup and retreats to her family's ranch in Sweetgum Ridge to unplug from her optimized life. She…
Muck & Mirrors
Beauty influencer Lila Monroe flees a PR scandal to Sweetgum Ridge, seeking refuge in small-town anonymity. There, she clashes with rising country musician Chad Whitaker,…
The Saddle Don’t Lie
Ruby James, a former rodeo queen turned single mom, returns to Sweetgum Ridge to train horses and piece her life back together. When her teenage…
Barnstormed
When travel blogger Cassie Rivera’s car breaks down in rural Sweetgum Ridge, she’s forced to document the local farm’s gritty revival to meet her content…
Manure & Moonlight
Wedding planner Georgia Bell arrives at Sweetgum Ridge to orchestrate a chaotic barn wedding, determined to deliver a rustic fantasy despite a string of her…
Giddy Up, Girl
Frankie Malone, a former barrel racer who lost her leg in a riding accident, returns to Sweetgum Ridge to teach lessons and reclaim her independence.…
Pitchforks & Promises
Naomi Brooks, a political strategist reeling from a campaign scandal, flees to Sweetgum Ridge and gets roped into organizing the county fair. There, she clashes…
Sweetgum Secrets
In *Sweetgum Secrets*, the second installment of the *Cowgirl Confessionals* series, Jolene McCallister uncovers a long-buried family secret hidden in her farm's deed while rebuilding…
Heifers & Heartstrings
Tessa Langford faces a wrenching dilemma when her ex-husband pushes to reconcile amid a heated custody battle over their daughter, even as she begins falling…
The Cowgirl Clause
Marcy Chen faces a pivotal choice when her startup is acquired, offering financial security but requiring her to abandon Sweetgum Ridge and the farm life…
Rust & Romance
Lila Monroe, rebuilding her influencer career after a personal reckoning, begins dating a rising country music star, pulling her back into the relentless spotlight. As…
Hitchin’ Post Hustle
Ruby James starts a matchmaking service for cowgirls seeking ranch-ready partners, only to become her own first client after a string of personal heartbreaks. As…
Hayloft Hijinks
Cassie Rivera’s viral fame draws a documentary crew to her family’s Sweetgum Ridge farm, disrupting the quiet life she’s built with Eric. As cameras capture…
The Bridle Pact
Georgia Bell reunites with her estranged sister Ivy on Sweetgum Ridge when Ivy pitches a bridal bootcamp for runaway brides, pulling Georgia into the unconventional…
Love & Livestock
Frankie Malone runs a thriving riding school until a rival trainer opens nearby, poaching her clients and challenging her training methods. As their professional feud…
The Fairground Fling
Naomi Brooks agrees to help run the county fair, only to discover her ex-lover, now a rising political candidate, is headlining the event. As old…
Cowgirl Karma
When developers target Sweetgum Ridge for buyout, the women of the farm unite to fight for their home. Old wounds reopen, new alliances emerge, and…
Confessions from Sweetgum Ridge
In *Confessions from Sweetgum Ridge*, the women of Sweetgum Ridge reunite at the family farm to mark its survival amid personal hardships. Each shares a…