Landry: Bridled to Bold: A Sweet Small Town Cowboy Romcom

by Aspen Hadley

He’s loved her quietly for years. But staying quiet never got the girl.

Landry Crawford has loved Kit Brannigan since high school—but his best friend got to her first and he had to settle for being her friend. Now, years later, Kit’s finally single, and Landry has one chance to prove he’s more than the easygoing sidekick who runs a ranch and races dirt bikes too fast. He’s the man who’s cared for her all along.

Kit’s learning to live life on her own terms after ending a long relationship that left her doubting herself. When Landry starts showing up—steady, kind, and far too good at understanding her—she doesn’t know whether to lean in or run for cover. How can the man who’s always been her friend suddenly be everything she’s always needed and exactly what scares her most?

But small towns love to talk, and old friendships don’t always survive new love. Still, sometimes the risk is worth the fall—and sometimes, the boy who waited turns out to be the dream that finally comes true.

Bridled to Bold is a kissing only, sweet and clean romance, with all the swoon but no explicit content.

313 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 17, 2026

About the author

Aspen Hadley loves nothing more than a great story. She has devoted herself to story-telling for the majority of her life, writing her first novel at her kitchen table in the 8th grade. Aspen writes what she wants to read: clean, sassy, romantic comedy novels that give you a break from real life and leave you feeling happy.

Outside of writing, Aspen's number one hobby is reading. Number two is sneaking chocolate into and out of her private stash without being caught. Other favorite things include: playing the piano, listening to classic rock, telling jokes around the dinner table, eating ice cream, traveling, a good case of the giggles, and riding on ATVs over the trails around her home in Utah.

Aspen shares her life with a patient husband, 4 hilarious children, and 1 grumpy dog in a quiet suburb next to her beloved mountains.

Given the choice she would road trip her life away, singing along to the radio and sleeping in every morning.

You can also find her on Facebook at facebook.com/aspenthewriter and Instagram @aspenhadley_author.