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A trip to the local firehouse with her daughter’s Girl Scouts troop inspired Rebecca Crowley’s final sister in ‘The Stars of Texas’ series.

Who doesn’t love a hunky firefighter? Shiny helmet, big boots, straight-up hero vibes. No wonder it’s the job that launched a thousand romance-novel heroes!

But did you know less than 10% of firefighters are women?

Texas Cowboy Flame features one of them, firefighter/paramedic Amy Star. Amy’s career was inspired by a trip to our local firehouse with my daughter’s Girl Scout troop. They gave us an amazing tour of the equipment and the station, and we all learned a ton! One of the facts that stuck with me was that, despite the roaring blazes and heavy hoses we see on TV, most fire calls are actually for medical emergencies, and EMTs/paramedics are crucial members of the firehouse first-responder team.

Since the youngest Star sister is as tough as they come – and about as cuddly as a prickly-pear cactus, she seemed like the perfect candidate for a firefighter/paramedic. She thinks so, too, having finally stuck with a career after spending most of her adulthood bouncing from one job to the next. The firehouse is the home away from home she needed – until her long-lost ex, Logan Bullock, reappears.

Logan is an army veteran who had no problem staying far away from the hometown that had never made him happy – until now. With his father gone, it’s time for him to step up for the mother and sister he left behind – and avoid the woman who broke his heart at all costs.

When Logan and Amy find themselves vying for the same job, they’re forced to confront their shared history – and the unresolved feelings that are as fresh as if not a day has passed between them.

Amy and Logan’s story is as fiery as it gets. Old feelings, unhealed wounds, and scorching desire blaze bright in the final installment of The Stars of Texas series. I’ve loved telling these sisters’ stories, and I hope readers will love them, too!


About the Author.

Rebecca Crowley inherited her love of romance from her mom, who taught her to at least partially judge a book by the steaminess of its cover. She writes contemporary romance with smart heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, and never tires of the happily-ever-after. Having pulled up her Kansas roots to live in New York City, London and Johannesburg, Rebecca currently resides in Houston.

Nine new romances to ring in our October releases at Tule!

GIVEAWAY: Because who doesn’t love FREE books?

We will pick ONE winner to receive a digital book of their choice from the October romance releases. Comment down below saying which book you’re looking most forward to reading! Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. The winner will be randomly selected and announced at the end of the month.

Good luck and happy reading!


Check out our new romance releases for October!

Wanting a Family Man by Dani Collins
Raven’s Cove, Book 3
American Heart | Releases: Oct. 1, 2024


The Cowboy’s Christmas Wish by Kristine Lynn
The Marshall Brothers of Texas, Book 3
Texas Born | Releases: Oct. 3, 2024


Texas Cowboy Flame by Rebecca Crowley
The Stars of Texas, Book 4
Texas Born | Releases: Oct. 10, 2024


Christmas with the Texas Cowboy by Sinclair Jayne
The Texas Wolf Brothers, Book 4
Texas Born | Releases: Oct. 16, 2024


Last Christmas Crush by Mia Heintzelman
The Fortemani Family, Book 3
American Heart | Releases: Oct. 17, 2024


The Raven’s Lady by Kate Moore
The Duke’s Men, Book 2
Muse | Releases: Oct. 21, 2024


A Cowboy’s Pursuit by Anne McAllister
Cowboy, Come Home, Book 5
Montana Born | Releases: Oct. 22, 2024


Made for Mistletoe by Nan Reinhardt
The Walkers of River’s Edge, Book 3
American Heart | Releases: Oct. 24, 2024


Wish Upon A Christmas Star by Elle Douglas
The McCarthy Sisters, Book 1 (Novella)
Holiday | Releases: Oct. 29, 2024

Rebecca Crowley hints at her favorite sport in recent release “Last Dance with the Texas Bull Rider”

Confession time: I’m not much of a sports fan.

I don’t follow any professional sports, dip in and out of college football, and vaguely keep an eye on Arsenal in the UK, because it’s my husband’s favorite team. There’s only one sport I keep track of with any regularity, and it’s not one most people are familiar with.

Bull riding.

That’s right! There’s not much that’s more relaxing – in my world anyway – than watching men in cowboy hats get flung off thousand-pound cattle. I don’t know whether it’s the simplicity, or the high stakes, or the tight Wrangler jeans, but bull riding is a sport that I’m always happy to watch.

That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Caleb “Calamity” Ross, the hero of my most recent Tule release, Last Dance with the Texas Bull Rider. Caleb has reinvented himself from obedient son to reckless bull rider, and the last thing he wants is to be tied down. But when he wakes up from a bull-riding wreck at the Fourth of July rodeo in Last Stand, Texas, his past comes crashing back.

Jessa Star is a perfectionist. A former professional ballerina, she has returned to her hometown of Last Stand to open a dance studio and hopefully find the perfect man to share her perfect life. Until a decided imperfect man from her past shows up – oh, and it just so happens they’re married!

Jessa and Caleb made a spontaneous decision in Hawaii, but the marriage that resulted is a lot harder to shake off. But while Caleb recovers in Jessa’s home, their connection is hard to ignore, even though their lives are headed down totally different paths. The clock is ticking as their divorce looms, and suddenly eight seconds on a bull seems like a walk in the park compared to the bumpy ride ahead for these two.

I hope readers will enjoy this opposites-attract, waking-up-married romance! Last Dance with the Texas Bull Rider is the third book in the Stars of Texas series, so keep your eyes peeled for the next installment!


About the Author.

Rebecca Crowley inherited her love of romance from her mom, who taught her to at least partially judge a book by the steaminess of its cover. She writes contemporary romance with smart heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, and never tires of the happily-ever-after. Having pulled up her Kansas roots to live in New York City, London and Johannesburg, Rebecca currently resides in Houston.

Rebecca Crowley Talks Writing the “Bad Boy” in her Latest Release TEXAS RECKLESS COWBOY

One of my favorite heroes to read – and write – is the bad boy. Who doesn’t love an outwardly devilish character secretly carrying around a heart of gold?

That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Cy Powell, the hero of my most recent Tule release, Texas Reckless Cowboy. A scion of one of Last Stand, Texas’s most notorious criminal families, Cy’s last name has preceded him all his life. Even now, as a successful bar owner with a rapidly expanding real estate portfolio, his fellow citizens are known to cross the street when they see him coming.

Luckily for Cy, he has a rare opportunity for damage control. Georgia Star, Last Stand’s long-serving, meticulously ethical assistant district attorney, has found her one-horse race for the top job suddenly a derby, as an outsider with long-term political ambitions slides into town to run against her. She needs the voters parked on the stools in his bar, and he needs an upstanding stand-in girlfriend to impress real estate investors.

It’s an uncomplicated quid pro quo – until it isn’t. Cy has always played close to the lines of legality Georgia has dedicated her life to enforcing, yet there’s something about this charming ne’er-do-well she finds hard to resist. Cy is counting down the days until he can leave Last Stand and his insurmountable reputation behind, but he has to admit that Georgia makes his feet feel a little heavy. With the election looming closer, the clock is ticking on their fake relationship – which is starting to feel dangerously real.

I hope readers will enjoy this fake-dating, opposites-attract romance! Texas Reckless Cowboy is the second in a four-book series, so keep your eyes peeled for the next installment!


About the Author.

Rebecca Crowley inherited her love of romance from her mom, who taught her to at least partially judge a book by the steaminess of its cover. She writes contemporary romance with smart heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, and never tires of the happily-ever-after. Having pulled up her Kansas roots to live in New York City, London and Johannesburg, Rebecca currently resides in Houston.

April Showers Bring Amazing New Releases at Tule! (Plus, Enter our Monthly Giveaway!)

Read more about our new releases for April!

GIVEAWAY: We will pick ONE winner to receive a digital book of their choice from the April releases. Comment down below saying which book you’re looking most forward to reading! Giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. The winner will be randomly selected and announced at the end of the month.

All’s Fair with Love and Cowboys by Kristine Lynn
Release Date: April 2, 2024

Small Town Romance in the Spring (Anthology) by Melissa McClone, Kate Hewitt, Jane Porter, Charlee James and Shannon Stults
Release Date: April 3, 2024

Once Upon a Summer Night by Kyra Jacobs
Release Date: April 4, 2024

A Chain of Pearls by Raemi A. Ray
Release Date: April 9, 2024

Danger in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
Release Date: April 11, 2024

Make You Mine by Nan Reinhardt
Release Date: April 16, 2024

Outback Heat (Anthology) by Amy Andrews
Release Date: April 17, 2024

Unbreak My Heart by Dakota Harrison
Release Date: April 18, 2024

Highland Dark Magic by Leigh Ann Edwards
Release Date: April 23, 2024

Bethany Meets Her Match by Lisa Lin
Release Date: April 24, 2024

Texas Reckless Cowboy by Rebecca Crowley
Release Date: April 25, 2024

Until Depths Do Us Part by K.B. Jackson
Release Date: April 30, 2024

TEXAS COWBOY SWEETHEART – Release Day Blog Post Featuring Author Rebecca Crowley!

Did you know that only 9% of American farms are run by women? And that women farmers are, on average, younger than their male counterparts and more likely to be first-timers? Those facts add up to a bigger one: that more and more women are choosing this field, and that we’re on the cusp of a big shift in who’s wearing the pants in American agriculture.

That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Josie Star, the heroine of my most recent Tule release, Texas Cowboy Sweetheart. Josie’s family has been in Last Stand, Texas for generations, and so has her family’s ranch, the Lone Star. But when her dad has an accident and she leaves her corporate career to come home, she becomes the first woman to take the reins of the two-thousand-acre cow-calf operation.

Luckily for Josie, she can rely on Easton McKinney, the ranch foreman – and the best friend about whom her feelings are best described as “it’s complicated” – to help her get situated, but that doesn’t mean she’s in for an easy ride. Resistant ranch hands and antiquated systems are hurdles she’ll need to overcome, all while balancing her family’s legacy on her shoulders.

So maybe it’s no wonder that so many women farmers are in start-up mode! After all, sometimes it’s easier to start something from scratch than trying to change what’s already in place. For Josie, though, there’s more on the line than just the ranch’s profit and loss statement. She’s writing a new chapter of her family’s history book, and she wants it to be the best one yet.

One of my favorite parts of the research for Josie’s character was learning more about the day-to-day of life running a ranch. I probably shouldn’t admit how many hours I spent watching farming videos on YouTube! It’s so fun to get a peek into such a unique way of life, that is both deeply traditional and full of innovation. That’s certainly the balance Josie has to strike: respecting the past while moving forward into the future. All while catching feelings for her lifelong best friend!

I hope readers will enjoy this unique workplace romance, in which the office is a ranch and the heroine is the boss! Texas Cowboy Sweetheart is also a friends-to-lovers tale and the first book in a new series, so keep your eyes peeled for the next installment in my Stars of Texas series!

Rebecca

About the Author

Rebecca Crowley inherited her love of romance from her mom, who taught her to at least partially judge a book by the steaminess of its cover. She writes contemporary romance with smart heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, and never tires of the happily-ever-after. Having pulled up her Kansas roots to live in New York City, London and Johannesburg, Rebecca currently resides in Houston.