Back in the Saddle
- Author Maggie Eckersley
- Narrator Abbie Andrews
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 3 July 2025
- Run Time 10 hours and 58 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: health and illness, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Romance: ‘western’, rural or ‘outback’, Romance: medical.
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What to expect
Fans of Lyla Sage, Paisley Hope and Elsie Silver will devour this perfect, emotional small town cowboy romance. ⭐⭐OUT NOW!⭐⭐
Saddle up for love…
Caroline swears she’s done with love. Fleeing her Scottish homeland with a broken heart for fresh start in Oklahoma is supposed to be smooth riding – until a whisky-soaked night at a local bar leads to a smouldering kiss with a devastatingly handsome cowboy. Hunter’s charm stirs something wild in her, awakening desires she thought she’d buried for good after her divorce.
Hunter has no time for distractions. With his family’s ranch on the line, he has enough on his plate. But then he meets Caroline, a sultry, sharp-tongued, whip-smart doctor. Their chemistry is electric, their connection undeniable – and that kiss? Unforgettable.
As their worlds collide, Caroline and Hunter find themselves drawn together in a whirlwind of passion and longing. But both are tied to the past and neither is ready to let go.
Can they hold the reins steady, or will they call it quits before the dust settles?
TROPES:
- Spicy romance
- City-girl doctor, small-town rancher
- Grumpy-sunshine
- He falls first, falls hardest
- Slow-burning passions
- Small-town vibes
- Competent STEM heroine who knows her worth
Readers LOVE Back in the Saddle:
‘Oh Maggie, I loved this!’ NetGalley reviewer
‘The perfect read’ NetGalley reviewer
‘Absolutely swoon-worthy! Saddle up for a fantastic and emotional ride that leaves you hopeful for second chances and true love!’ NetGalley reviewer
‘All the emotions and plenty of sultry spice’ NetGalley reviewer
‘Delicious slow-burn tension and a satisfying emotional arc’ NetGalley reviewer
‘An emotional read but still with some great cowboy spice’ NetGalley reviewer
‘This book was so sweet and sassy and can rival the Lyla Sage and Elsie Silver books out there’ NetGalley reviewer
‘I loved the small-town charm, the wit, the depth of emotion, and the way their story unfolds with such warmth and heart. It’s a slow-burn romance that feels so real and satisfying.’ NetGalley reviewer
‘I didn’t want it to end!’ NetGalley reviewer
‘A touching, heartfelt cowboy romance! For anyone in their cowboy era looking for a deeply moving story, filled with emotions and romance.’ NetGalley reviewer
‘This book drew out the best parts of romance – the slow burn, second chance, “will-they-won't-they” steam is utter perfection!’ NetGalley reviewer
‘I love this so much’ NetGalley reviewer
Critics Review
n PRAISE FOR BACK IN THE SADDLE:n
n‘Will tear your heart apart and then tape it back together in this beautiful story about love and loss.’ Donna Marchetti
nA cowboy romance with brains, bruises, and a breathtaking healing journey. Camilla Isley
n‘Spicy, sweet, and packed with yearning.’ Maggie North
n‘What an incredible ride! If you need a new book to top your TBR list, this is the one!’ Ashley Muñoz
n‘A heartbreakingly beautiful romance with an irresistible cowboy! Perfect for fans of Ransom Canyon.’ Laura Carter
n'Everything you want in a cowboy romance. I absolutely loved this!' Natalie Cooper
n'Delightfully vulnerable romance that will leave you feeling warm, tingly, and exhilarated.' Bonnie Woods
n‘Smart, swoony and full of heart! Back in the Saddle is a slow-burn, emotionally heartfelt romance packed with sizzling chemistry.’ Lauren Ford
n'Looking for a swoony cowboy romance with heart? Saddle up for this treat of a western romance! ' Nicola Knight
n‘A warm and entertaining read with strong characters.’ Ally Zetterberg
n‘A super smart heroine, deliciously slow slow-burn, chemistry that sparks off the page and, of course, a handsome cowboy.' Rebecca Ryan
n'Back in the Saddle brims with heart-melting love and heart-wrenching emotion—a cowboy romance with grit!' Megan Murphy
n“Charming and sexy, Back in the Saddle is a feel-good story about second chances and life after first love. The perfect cowboy romance.” Cristina Wolf
n'A gorgeous tale spanning Oklahoma to Aberdeen which tackles love, loss, and learning to love again. A heartfelt read mixed with just the right amount of swoon and spice.' Zoe Allison
n'Emotional, heart warming and full of cowboy spice, I loved this western romance with its medical vibes.' Emma Steele
n‘Full of heart, sizzling chemistry, and real, believable characters with real-world problems. A debut author to watch out for.’ Emma Orchard
n'A stunning and accomplished debut – heartfelt, sexy, and achingly hopeful, as well as beautifully written.' Natasha J. Hastings
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