Wild Hearts in Wyoming: Where love and loyalty are as untamed and enduring as the land itself

by Ashley Tucker

Wild Hearts in Wyoming
In Sagebrush Valley, love is as wild and enduring as the land itself.

For readers who want a cowboy love story with more heart than heat (low spice), sprinkled with grit:

Autumn Wilder never thought she’d return to Sagebrush Valley. The small Wyoming town holds memories of love, loss, and a family legacy that feels heavier with each passing year. But when her beloved Pawpaw’s passing leaves her and her brother in charge of the family ranch, Autumn is faced with the fight of her life—to save the only home she’s ever truly loved from those who want to take it away.

Caught between the demands of ranch life, the weight of her past, and a land developer bent on destruction, Autumn finds solace in the unlikeliest of Colton Hayes, the ruggedly charming ranch foreman with a heart as steadfast as the mountains that surround them.

Cole has seen his fair share of heartbreak, but there’s something about Autumn—a fiery determination that matches his own—that reignites hope he thought he’d lost. Sparks fly as they mend fences, move cattle, and navigate the challenges of ranch life together. But with Autumn’s world on the verge of unraveling, trust doesn’t come easy. And neither does love.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Wyoming’s wild beauty, Wild Hearts in Wyoming is a story of resilience, rediscovery, and a love that feels as timeless and enduring as the land itself.

Will Autumn find the courage to let her guard down and trust Cole with both her ranch and her heart? Or will the ghosts of her past keep her from embracing the love she never expected to find?

Perfect for fans of slow-burn Western romances and strong, independent heroines, Wild Hearts in Wyoming is a tale of love, family, and the fight to protect what matters most.

345 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 25, 2025

About the author

Ashley Tucker is an author who writes slow-burn, low-spice cowboy romances rooted in big skies, small towns, and the kind of love that feels like coming home.

Her stories blend poetic grit with western soul—featuring protective cowboys, emotionally rich heroines, and romance that builds with tension, tenderness, and heart. While love is always part of the journey, Ashley’s books are just as much about self-discovery, independence, and finding where you belong.

Her debut novel, Wild Hearts in Wyoming, marked the beginning of a storytelling path shaped by instinct, authenticity, and a deep connection to her readers. With a background in marketing and brand strategy, Ashley approaches publishing with intention—crafting stories that resonate both on and off the page.

When she’s not writing, you’ll find her thrifting vintage mugs, helping fellow creatives tell better stories, or soaking in mountain views in Colorado with coffee in hand and cowboy daydreams close by.

Wild Hearts in Wyoming is just the beginning.

Follow along for book updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and future cowboy love stories on TikTok and Instagram: @ashleywrangleswords

Reviews

[Lyndsy Rachele · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful, heartfelt Western romance that completely swept me away.

Wild Hearts in Wyoming was exactly the kind of comforting romance I needed. Autumn and Cole felt so real to me — two people carrying their own wounds, slowly learning to trust, and finding something gentle and steady in each other. Their connection doesn’t feel rushed or forced; it grows in this quiet, meaningful way that makes every moment between them feel earned.
The Wyoming setting is one of my favorite parts. Ashley Tucker brings the small-town life, wide-open skies, and the warmth of a close-knit community to life so vividly that you almost feel like you’re right there with them. There’s something so grounding and peaceful about the way she writes the West.

What I loved most was how human this story feels. Nothing is overdone or dramatic for the sake of drama — just real people, real emotions, real healing, and a romance that feels like coming home. It’s sweet, steady, and beautifully told from beginning to end.

This book has the kind of heart that stays with you. I’m already excited for whatever Ashley writes next.

[BookwormGirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

10 ⭐️ if I could give it. This book was so darn good. I loved the story and that’s exactly what it was…a story. A story of a young woman that moved back home to her family ranch to find herself. Nothing like having your past, past past and your future right in front of you. Autumn is one tough cowgirl. I love her story with Cole. He’s exactly what she needed and she exactly what he needed.

[Cassie Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

so good

Such a good book. I thought for a minute we’d be in some kind of love triangle which I’m not a fan of but turned out to be such a good book.

[Holleigh Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

This sweet love story is a must read for anyone who loves a good cowboy romance. The author's pacing was good and the characters were easy to fall in love with.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why not review my own book? Sure, I’m giving it 5 stars, but not because it’s perfect. Because I finished it. Because I put it out into the world. And because I believed in it enough to do it all on my own. I didn’t write this story for shock value. I wrote it for the girl who needed to believe in soft love again.

Truth is, I self-published Wild Hearts in Wyoming without a professional editor. So yes—there are a few repeated lines, a missed word here or there. First book problems, I know.

But here’s the thing: this story still holds heart. It’s real, raw, slow-burning cowboy romance written by a girl who wrangles words and is learning as she goes. And despite the bumps, readers are falling for these characters—and that makes every bit worth it.

I’ve learned a lot since hitting “publish,” and I promise the stories only get better from here. In fact… my current WIP? It’s got a crossover you won’t want to miss.

Thanks for taking a chance on a debut author 🤎