Seeing Red: Newheart Cowboys, Book 1

by Aisling Storm

Rose Montgomery has always relied on logic. It helped her survive childhood trauma, build a powerful voice in the world of trauma research, and keep her desires safely buried. But when a bomb goes off during her award ceremony, control slips—and the only one who can protect her is the man she thought she’d left behind.

Max Anderson walked away from the cowboy life—and from her—when they were too young to know what they wanted. Now a Marine veteran and PD Investigator, and a protective streak a mile deep, he’s not about to let Rose face danger alone. Even if moving her into his apartment reignites every forbidden spark between them.

But with old chemistry flaring, threats closing in, and everything Rose thought she knew unraveling, she’ll have to decide if trusting Max again is a mistake… or the safest choice she’s ever made.

Welcome to Newheart, Texas—where the lavender sweet tea flows freely, everyone is welcome, and second-chance cowboys burn for keeps.

Tropes & Autism, bisexuality, bondage, cis-het romance, country-western romance, domination and submission (mild), degradation (mild), eating disorder (past) references, kidnapping, Neurodivergent affirming, second chances, small town vibes, social anxiety, suicide history reference

Narrated by author.

Audible Audio

Published July 18, 2025

About the author

Aisling Storm believes in the power of dreams—even the ones that once felt impossible. As a neurodivergent teen entering the foster care system, she couldn’t always imagine a future filled with hope. But it was during that time she wrote her first romance, passing it among friends who begged for more. She never expected to share her stories publicly again—until she did.

Now, Aisling writes emotionally rich, character-driven romance that centers mental health, neurodivergence, and love that feels like home. Her stories often explore resilience, soft kink, and diverse couples navigating real-life challenges with tenderness and fire. Her goal: to reflect the strength and complexity of those who don’t often see themselves in traditional love stories.

Aisling has contributed to research with other mental health authors, but fantasy and romance will always have her heart. She lives in the city with her found fur-family and loves exploring farmers markets and antique stores—when her pets let her escape.