Books like 'Dude, Interrupted'
Readers who enjoyed Dude, Interrupted by Andrea Smith also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
contemporary romance action / adventure university insta-love boss-employee female-mc animals literary-fiction coming-of-age
-
Crew by Melody Anne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCrew Anderson has been keeping a secret from his family — a huge secret that he doesn’t know how to handle. But soon he learns he can’t face this situation alone. So he goes to Darla, the best friend of his brother’s fiancé, Daisy, who happens to be a social worker...Categorized as:
female-mc university action-adventure adult anthologies contemporary fiction military -
![Danger Zone by Fiona Quinn]()
Danger Zone by Fiona Quinn
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe’s supposed to report the news, not become it…War correspondent Remi Taleb needs to get to Beirut. Fellow journalists who were kidnapped by terrorists have a story to tell, and she will report on it. So, if that means hitching a ride with a Senator who may or may not be a danger to herself (and everyone else), so be it...Categorized as:
animals female-mc industrial-era insta-love action-adventure adult book contemporary -
![An Auction Bride for the Grumpy Cowboy by Hanna Hart]()
An Auction Bride for the Grumpy Cowboy by Hanna Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA callous cowboy’s life completely changes when he meets his worst enemy at the town’s cattle auction. Little does he know that his arch nemesis is also the key to unlocking his grumpy heart.When Theo Rolston buys a struggling cattle ranch, he has bigger fish to fry with his equally grouchy older brother Dean than dealing with the no-nonsense-know-it-all owner Hetty... -
![Cowboy Conspiracy Theory by Em Petrova]()
Cowboy Conspiracy Theory by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey call her the Ice Queen…but he’s determined to thaw her.Bodyguard Mathias Trace is more comfortable on the back of a horse than guarding people. But when his next job involves brainy woman on a hunt for treasure, he’s as frustrated as he is turned on... -
-
![Cowboy Surprise by Em Petrova]()
Cowboy Surprise by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFamily ties run deep in the heart of Texas. Who knew that having the Dalton looks—dark hair and blue eyes—would deem Justus as a trustworthy person? That’s exactly what happens when a friend of the family turns up on the Daltons’ ranch and thrusts a baby at him to watch because nobody else is home. After she leaves, he realizes he doesn’t even know her name—or how to care for an infant... -
![The Maverick Meets His Match by Anne Carrole]()
The Maverick Meets His Match by Anne Carrole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRodeos, wedding bells, and one crazy will! For love… When Mandy Prescott’s grandfather dies, this determined cowgirl expects to head up the family’s rodeo company. But JM Prescott’s last will not only gives that honor to Ty Martin, a man who broke Mandy’s heart a decade ago, it contains a crazy provision: to take back control, she must agree to marry Ty Martin for a period of six months... -
![The Rancher's Heart by Anne Carrole]()
The Rancher's Heart by Anne Carrole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA feud reminiscent of the Hatfields and McCoys, a love story worthy of Romeo and Juliet. Despite growing up on the Pleasant Valley Ranch, single mom Cat McKenna doesn’t know a thing about cattle. But even with her preference for high heels instead of cowboy boots, she’s determined to save the family ranch she inherited for her son. She just needs to hire the right foreman... -
![Saving Her Cowboy by Natalie Dean]()
Saving Her Cowboy by Natalie Dean
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s the man. He should be saving her. But instead, she’s the one saving him. After surviving a few combat fights in the military, Bart Miller is suffering from a severe case of PTSD. No matter how hard he tries, life on the ranch just isn’t the same anymore. His family thinks he’s improving, but they don’t know about the night terrors that plague him almost every night... -
![Heart's Insanity: an Angel Fire Rock Romance by Ellie Masters]()
Heart's Insanity: an Angel Fire Rock Romance by Ellie Masters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSkye Summers endured a tragic past. She wants what the past stole, and despite lingering scars, she’s surviving and thriving. Now she cures the sick, heals the wounded, and takes care of those clinging to life. The only person she can’t heal is herself, because Skye is too broken for love. Ash Dean has it all: Fame, fortune, and the adoration of screaming fans... -
![Redeeming Ryker by Kelly Collins]()
Redeeming Ryker by Kelly Collins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsImagine finding out that everything about your life is a lie. Imagine falling for the man who thinks he killed you. Imagine having to remain dead so you can keep him. Twenty-four-year-old Ana Barrett knows who she is. She’s a struggling artist, a loyal friend, an orphan raised by loving grandparents...Categorized as:
coming-of-age female-mc literary-fiction action-adventure adult angst book contemporary -
![The Slade Brothers: A Complete Small Town Contemporary Romance Collection by Alexis Winter, Sarah Kil]()
The Slade Brothers: A Complete Small Town Contemporary Romance Collection by Alexis Winter, Sarah Kil
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMeet the Slade Brothers. Brooding. Protective AF. Rich and drop-dead delicious. If you love small-town love stories full of alpha men who will stop at nothing to claim the women they love then grab this complete best-selling Slade Brothers Series in one steamy collection. Books Included:Billionaire's Unexpected BrideI don’t break rules. EVER.1. NEVER mix business with pleasure.2...Categorized as:
female-mc industrial-era western action-adventure adult anthologies colorado contemporary -
![Texas Tough by Janet Dailey]()
Texas Tough by Janet Dailey
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe’s everything she doesn’t need. The quiet horse whisperer whose touch still ignites her dreams—and is everything wealthy Lauren Prescott is not. She can think of a million reasons why she should never ever fall into Sky Fletcher's sure embrace again. Until she clashes head-on with the dangerous complications of her privileged life and needs his protection like air to breathe . .Categorized as:
female-mc industrial-era insta-love literary-fiction western action-adventure adult book -
![Whiplash by Janet Dailey]()
Whiplash by Janet Dailey
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFans of edge of your seat romance and readers of B.J. Daniels, Lindsay McKenna, and Diana Palmer won’t want to miss this electrifying and genuine new page-turner from the bestselling romance legend. When Val Champion returns to the family ranch, she’s ready to put her past behind her. Her dreams of a Hollywood acting career have become a nightmare of fear...Categorized as:
animals female-mc industrial-era literary-fiction western action-adventure adult book -
![Hopeful Cowboy by Elana Johnson]()
Hopeful Cowboy by Elana Johnson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCowboys looking for a second chance at life, love, and happiness.Nathaniel Mulbury is released early from his six-year term in prison to care for his brother's four-year-old son. Dealing with grief over his brother's death and continued guilt for his role in the embezzlement scheme that landed him in jail, Nate has one more problem... -
-
![One Way Ticket by Tricia O'Malley]()
One Way Ticket by Tricia O'Malley
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Tropical Romance NovelNY Times & USA Today bestselling author, Tricia O’Malley’s latest romance is a funny and heart-pounding story where booking a one-way ticket to paradise means starting over, letting go, and taking a chance on love…one more time...Categorized as:
coming-of-age female-mc literary-fiction action-adventure adult audiobook book contemporary -
![Cowgirl Seeks Mountain Man by Marley Michaels]()
Cowgirl Seeks Mountain Man by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSince she was a little girl, Ellie-Mae Lincoln has known two things: that she was born to be a cowgirl and she’d live out her days at Eagle Mountain Ranch. She ain’t got no time for men or datin. She’s a homebody who loves looking after her rancher brothers and working with the animals she loves dearly... -
![Cocky in a Cowboy Hat by Em Petrova]()
Cocky in a Cowboy Hat by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLiberty Baker is one step closer to happiness. After buying the ranch of her dreams to raise horses, she is also settling in to the small town of Crossroads. Everyone has been welcoming…except her neighbor, a hunky bachelor with a piercing, icy blue stare that haunts her more than she cares to admit... -
![Black Light: Branded by Kay Elle Parker]()
Black Light: Branded by Kay Elle Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn emotionally rivoting standalone book set in the Black Light world. She put her trust in him for a night.Now they both want forever.Ava McGee is a nobody, plagued by the voice of her father, driven to self-harm. Scarred and broken, tortured by doubts and a lack of self-worth, she doesn’t think she deserves to be loved.She doesn’t want to be a burden... -
![Crazy Thing Called Love by Ali Parker]()
Crazy Thing Called Love by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWant the most romantic honeymoon experience you can get? I’m your gal.Unfortunately, it isn’t by experience that I know these things.Love doesn’t come easily to an overworked type-A planner who manages romance at the most luxurious resort in the Virgin Islands.I have far too many boxes to check to be checking out anything but forms, schedules, and rose petals.God, the rose petals in this place... -
![Bravo Tango Cowboy by Em Petrova]()
Bravo Tango Cowboy by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOpposites don’t only attract—they combust… Retired pilot Mike Modeen is happy to be part of the WEST Protection security team. Usually, anyway. But his current mission has him grounded—and working with a snarky and very sexy woman who happens to be his boss’s little sister. She’s totally off limits. And knowing that doesn’t make it any easier to keep his mind—or his hands—off her... -
![House for Sale Navy SEAL Included by Cora Seton]()
House for Sale Navy SEAL Included by Cora Seton
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s bringing a ghost town back to life…Ten years ago, desperate to save his father’s life, Carter Elliott pulled the plug on Elliott Ridge, the failing company town owned by his family for generations. After a decade with the Navy SEALs, he’s back to resurrect it so he can bring his father home. He’s ready to start a family of his own, too, but first he’ll need a wife... -
![Read Between The Lines by Ali Parker]()
Read Between The Lines by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTalented. Successful. Wealthy. That’s me, and I look damn good in a three-piece suit or in nothing at all. Nudity is my jam. I’m an artist and my favorite inspiration is the female figure. Curvy. Beautiful. Lush. My life is perfect. Fast cars. Big luxurious home. And we’re opening more galleries across the country. The only thing I don’t have is inconsequential: love... -
![Saving Scarlett by Shauna Allen]()
Saving Scarlett by Shauna Allen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings***This book was previously published in Amazon Kindle Worlds*** How does an elite United States Marine Corps Reconnaissance warrior cope when his mission is over? Sidelined by a devastating injury courtesy of the Mexican drug cartel his team has been hunting with their newest partners, the Navy SEALs, Johnny “Bubba” Ray is back home on his Texas ranch recuperating and counting down the...Categorized as:
female-mc western industrial-era romance military suspense contemporary action-adventure -
![Shadows of the Mountain by Bev Pettersen]()
Shadows of the Mountain by Bev Pettersen
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA secret conspiracy. A remote mountain. A race to save the President's daughter. Kate Miller has worked hard to carve out a secure job at the Mustang River Ranch. The horrors she faced leading a mountain rescue attempt are firmly buried and she's content guiding sedate trail rides and instructing children in basic survival skills...Categorized as:
western female-mc industrial-era romance mystery contemporary suspense action-adventure -
-
![Trouble In Dixie by Becky McGraw]()
Trouble In Dixie by Becky McGraw
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsProfessional rodeo team roper, Katie Upton, is tired of being called the "Mild Child" in relation to her less inhibited twin sister. She's spent a lifetime cleaning up her sister's messes, the last of which landed her working for the handsome, but standoffish, owner of the Rockin' D ranch in Amarillo...Categorized as:
female-mc industrial-era literary-fiction western action-adventure adult book contemporary -
![Stormee's Little St. Patrick's Day by Pepper North]()
Stormee's Little St. Patrick's Day by Pepper North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe'll outrun her bad luck straight into the arms of her Daddy this St. Patrick's Day...Like a good girl, Stormee Duncan was determined to please her family when she agreed to marry the rich man who set his sights on her. But for this sweet lass, no pot of gold is worth abandoning her secret desires and giving up on her dreams... -
![Wannabe in Wyoming by J.B. Havens, Samantha A. Cole]()
Wannabe in Wyoming by J.B. Havens, Samantha A. Cole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat does a tattooed chick from Philadelphia know about being a rancher? Absolutely nothing. But that’s about to change. Willow Crawford never knew her father’s identity until she hears from his lawyer, advising her of his death. As the sole heir to his ranch in Wyoming, she has the chance to start anew following her divorce... -
![Finding Dandi by Sable Hunter]()
Finding Dandi by Sable Hunter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLOVE IS PATIENT. LOVE IS KIND. Lucas thinks he has his life mapped out until fate throws a curvy little dancer in his lap. Soon he finds that it will take more than success or status to make him happy – it will take Dandi. LOVE IS NOT RUDE, IT IS NOT SELF-SEEKING, LOVE KEEPS NO RECORD OF WRONGS Dandi can’t change her past, but she can keep from hurting Lucas... -
![Never Too Late Collection by Alexis Winter]()
Never Too Late Collection by Alexis Winter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFive steamy stories.Five damaged men.Five swoon-worthy second chances...Categorized as:
female-mc industrial-era western action-adventure adult anthologies contemporary fiction -
![Montana SEAL Undercover Daddy by Elle James]()
Montana SEAL Undercover Daddy by Elle James
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJilted at 27, Kate Phillips focused on her career and left marriage and children to her twin sister. She’s on track to realize all of her dreams, until her sister disappears, leaving her little girl on Kate’s doorstep. Normally awkward with children, Kate has a lot to learn about childrearing and cuddles. The lively three-year-old teaches Kate how to open her heart to the possibilities... -
![Cowboy Seeks a Horse Whisperer by Marley Michaels]()
Cowboy Seeks a Horse Whisperer by Marley Michaels
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKendra Archer has big dreams in life. Ever since she spent her summers volunteering with neglected animals as a teenager, she’s wanted to run her own horse rescue center... -
![Not Fake for Long by Weston Parker]()
Not Fake for Long by Weston Parker
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe one person I can’t stand wants me to be her bridesmaid.My sister. Not that I have time for her crap.I’m a stockbroker in training and the last thing I need is to cater to my high-maintenance sibling’s every desire.And her first request? To learn to ride horses. So she can enter the wedding on one.You’ve got to be kidding me. We’ve never even touched a horse before...Categorized as:
female-mc industrial-era western action-adventure adult billionaire book contemporary -
![Coming Home by Katy Regnery, Amy Harmon]()
Coming Home by Katy Regnery, Amy Harmon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors KL Grayson, BT Urruela, Amy Harmon, Heidi McLaughlin, Kallypso Masters and Katy Regnery comes a charity collection of military romances about what it means to come home. Just in time for Memorial Day, and only available until June 5th, you can purchase all five award-winning and bestselling novels in one amazing collection...Categorized as:
coming-of-age female-mc literary-fiction action-adventure adult anthologies contemporary fiction -
![Cowgirl Heart by Em Petrova]()
Cowgirl Heart by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt’s not easy to impress a Dalton girl… It’s not easy being a Dalton, let alone the last unmarried one of the Texas bunch. Keziah, or Kizzy, is drained by all the family weddings, and her sisters keep trying to rope and tie her to any old cowboy in the county... -
-
![Chiseled and Cherished by Em Petrova]()
Chiseled and Cherished by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey’re enemies—with benefits. But what happens when their secret is revealed… On the surface, ex-bounty hunter Asher Moon’s got it all together. But as soon as he sets foot on the family ranch, he’s thrown back into his role as his dysfunctional family’s glue, and now he’s got his own ugly past to cover up too...Categorized as:
female-mc industrial-era insta-love western action-adventure adult book contemporary -
![Southern Charm by K.C. Crowne]()
Southern Charm by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom bestselling romance author K.C. Crowne comes the sexy, small town, cowboy romance.A little girl was dropped on my doorstep.And, this wild cowboy became a father overnight.I’ve seen a lot in my life.But nothing prepared me for fatherhood.What's worse is that El is five and she has my stubborn streak.H*ll, a man with my history isn't meant to raise another human.Sam is my only saving grace... -
![Protecting His Cowgirl by Mary Sue Jackson, Leslie North]()
Protecting His Cowgirl by Mary Sue Jackson, Leslie North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHeroes aren’t supposed to drive beat-up old trucks, and they don’t go around breaking a girl’s heart. But Garrett Grayson, Macy Joyce’s particular hero, does both of those things. Well, Macy doesn’t need a hero, just a little bit of help around her ranch. Someone to figure out who’s been cutting fences and throwing rocks through her windows... -
![Cowboy Flirtation by Em Petrova]()
Cowboy Flirtation by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFamily ties run deep in the heart of Texas. Is there room in Paradise Valley for three more Daltons? Ford Dalton’s luck seems to have run out. The job he loved on the rodeo circuit left him with a back injury, and he was replaced. That’s about the time his fiancée broke things off, leaving him wondering about the next step in his life... -
![Cowboy Temptation by Em Petrova]()
Cowboy Temptation by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLilah Sherman was a geeky teen who loved sci-fi—and Easton Dalton. He even kissed her at a Halloween party, but she found out later it was a bet. Now he’s back and working alongside her brother as a hand on his uncle’s ranch in Paradise Valley and whoooeee, is he smokin’ hot... -
![Six-Pack Rancher by Em Petrova]()
Six-Pack Rancher by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s all glitz and glam, he’s rugged and broody. But when their worlds collide… there’s no dialing down the heat. Actor Bellarose Abbott finds herself completely out of her element the minute her private jet touches down in rural Washington State. The big hats and boots speak volumes that she isn’t in Hollywood anymore... -
![Cowboy's Secret Son by Leslie North]()
Cowboy's Secret Son by Leslie North
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLights, Camera, Romance…Remington’s late father left him half of the family’s famous cowboy camp. But he left the other half to a kid Remington has never met—although the adorable child's mother is no stranger. Melody Naly was Remington’s childhood best friend, until they foolishly spent a night together... -
![Perfect Casanova by Fabiola Francisco]()
Perfect Casanova by Fabiola Francisco
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe's a single mom. He's her sexy cowboy neighbor. Will he be able to break through her guarded heart? When I move next door to a sexy cowboy, I know right away that he’s trouble. I won’t fall for his charms, though. My priority is keeping my son safe and starting fresh in this new town.Levi keeps on knocking on my door, though, showing me what life could be like if I let my guard down...Categorized as:
female-mc industrial-era western action-adventure adult anthologies contemporary fiction -
![Perfect Rumor by C.A. Harms]()
Perfect Rumor by C.A. Harms
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLeo Reid has always had a thing for the town gossip columnist, but Tate Michaels is one hard woman to get to know. That doesn’t stop Leo from doing all he can to chip away at the edges.Little by little, day by day, she slowly lets him in. Leo finds that the woman he always knew was there was hiding beneath the surface. He discovers a side that most have never been given a chance to see...Categorized as:
insta-love western industrial-era small-town contemporary friends-to-lovers humor military -
![Best Friends Forever: A Marriage Pact Romance by Jess Bentley, ReddHott Covers]()
Best Friends Forever: A Marriage Pact Romance by Jess Bentley, ReddHott Covers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe one I could always rely on, my shoulder to cry on, my BFF.He's back in my life.And he's all man.I'm ready for a new step--best friends with benefits.But now he wants more than this single mom ever expected.To honor our marriage pact--til death do us part.Clay: I never stopped loving Penny...Categorized as:
university boss-employee literary-fiction romance military contemporary friends-to-lovers alpha-mc -
-
![Stand By Your Man: A Bad Boy Rancher Love Story by Ali Parker]()
Stand By Your Man: A Bad Boy Rancher Love Story by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom USA Today Best Selling Author Ali Parker Me and my brothers have a reputation around town. And it ain’t a good one. We’re not so bad, though. Working hard for our father’s ranch by day and chasing skirts by night. It’s what Texas cowboys do. But someone is trying to f*ck with our crops, and when I find him, he’s gonna wish I hadn’t...Categorized as:
female-mc western coming-of-age industrial-era romance humor contemporary friends-to-lovers -
![Wyatt by Ali Parker]()
Wyatt by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere is nothing sexier than a good old Texas cowboy. Wyatt Brewer is no exception to the rule. He’s tall, dark, and handsome, and it’s only a matter of days before I realize I’m in over my head with him. He makes me feel like the world is at my fingertips—except it’s his world, not mine. A world of rolling grassy fields, starry evenings, front-porch swings, and hard work on his Texas ranch... -
![Looking For Trouble by Becky McGraw]()
Looking For Trouble by Becky McGraw
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCountry singer, Jess Sparks, is finally watching her star rise, after shedding the weight of a thieving manager and boyfriend three years ago. Jess has worked her butt off since to recover from it, and it's finally paying off, because she's on the verge of signing a big recording contract...Categorized as:
female-mc industrial-era literary-fiction western action-adventure adult book contemporary -
![Chasing Trouble by Becky McGraw]()
Chasing Trouble by Becky McGraw
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEmergency Room Doctor, Jenny Anderson, might be manless right now, but she's come to find out her life is a lot less complicated that way. She's sorely tempted to change that situation though, when sexy wildcat oilman Chase Rhodes is brought into her ER for treatment of a gunshot wound, and then asks her to dinner...Categorized as:
boss-employee female-mc industrial-era literary-fiction western action-adventure adult billionaire -
![Asking For Trouble by Becky McGraw]()
Asking For Trouble by Becky McGraw
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJazzie Ramos is at a crossroads in her life. Her best friend, Jess Sparks, the singer in the country band she plays fiddle for, has just gotten married and doesn't need her help anymore. Since Jazzie has always taken care of Jess, she really doesn't know what to do with herself now...Categorized as:
female-mc industrial-era literary-fiction western action-adventure adult book contemporary -
![Here Comes Trouble by Becky McGraw]()
Here Comes Trouble by Becky McGraw
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTrauma Nurse Terri Cassidy's life went to hell after her best friend and boss moved to Amarillo. Her new boss, a male doctor, has wandering hands and he thinks Terri has to put up with it. She files a complaint against him, but unbelievably the hospital board suspends her, instead of him...Categorized as:
female-mc industrial-era literary-fiction western action-adventure adult book contemporary
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.
