Cowboy book recommendations
Does anyone have any recommendations for Black romance books with this kind of atmosphere?
I’m looking for something that feels similar to Joliet by Rae Lyse not necessarily the exact plot, but the overall vibe.
I would love: • An all-Black or predominantly Black small-town setting. • A cowboy/ranch romance (or just a rugged country MMC). • A heroine who’s escaping an abusive relationship, abusive family, or a painful past and comes to this quiet town to heal. • A patient, protective hero who shows her what healthy love actually looks like without trying to “fix” her overnight. • Found family, community, slow healing, and lots of emotional intimacy. • Cozy Southern/country atmosphere with horses, ranch life, cookouts, front porches, small-town gossip, and people looking out for one another.
Bonus points if the hero is successful but humble (or even struggling to keep the ranch afloat), and the romance is slow burn with plenty of yearning.