The Brave and The Reckless

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Saddle up for this steamy romance for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage!

- Enemies to Lovers
- Cowboy x City Girl
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Riding Lessons (literally)
Moving to the Wild West wasn't exactly part of Esra Taner's life plan. . .

But when she drops out of medical school and her brother suggests she join him at Bravetown, the Wild West theme park he works at, she can't find a good enough reason to say no.

Esra happens to fit the costumes for Bravetown's resident damsel in distress, which means she's about to spend the summer being dramatically abducted by Ace Ryder, the lawless cowboy.

Ace is a definite 'yes please' with an evil smirk to make you lose your morals, but the man beneath the costume, Noah Young, seems to hate Esra at first sight – and the feeling is mutual.

Noah and Esra argue their way through every performance.

But as the tension builds, and their futures at Bravetown are put at risk, it doesn’t take long for them to realise the attraction between their characters might not all be for show. . .

© Dilan Dyer 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Critics Review

Dilan Dyer lets theme park nostalgia take the reins in this fresh take on cowboy romance. Packed with delicious tension, feet-kicking banter and stolen moments that’ll get your heart racing, The Brave and the Reckless hits the bullseye
Georgia Stone, author of The Friendship Fling
The Brave and The Reckless will leave you kicking your spurs with joy! A fun romp around a theme park, without any of the queues!
Meg Jones, author of Clean Point
With crackling chemistry, whip-smart banter, and enough heat to fog up your Kindle, The Brave and the Reckless is a story about finding love and purpose by breaking the script. Perfect for readers who like their romance with a side of reckless charm and messy, magnetic characters you’ll miss the second you turn the last page.
Letizia Lorini, USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Menu
The perfect mix of funny, sexy and vulnerable. Bravetown feels alive on every page, and Esra and Noah’s electric connection makes this story impossible to put down. Consider me a member of the Dilan Dyer fan club.
Lisina Coney, author of The Brightest Light of Sunshine
Small town charm, a grump you can’t help but love, and enough tension to short-circuit a rollercoaster.
Stephanie Alves
Get me tickets to BRAVETOWN at once! The Brave and the Reckless is a delightful book story full of fun, flirtation and steam. This behind-the-scenes, fictional old-west themed amusement park was the perfect setting to a sexy and emotionally fulfilling love story.
Ava Rani, author of The Spare
The Brave and the Reckless is pure gold-dusted magic—sharp, sparkly, and full of heart. A love story that feels like a fistful of stardust and a slow burn under a blazing sun. I adored every messy, sweet, and fiercely brave moment.
Ki Stephens, author of Game On and the Coastal University series
The Brave and the Reckless is pure ingenuity, a wild ride you won’t want to get off! Dilan Dyer delivers a fun and fresh take on cowboy romance, whisking readers off to the enchanting Bravetown. A brilliantly sexy but tender read that should be on everyone’s radar!
Amelie Rhys, author of Alive at Night
Dyer delivers the perfect Wild West escape. Steamy, heartfelt, and impossible to put down. You’ll never want to leave Bravetown.
Bal Khabra, Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of Collide
The Brave and The Reckless is an adventure of banter, tension, and romance. A fresh and unique take on cowboy romance that readers will love!
Emma Lucy, author of Live Ranch Love

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