Countrylife Stories

Some people find love in familiar places. Emery James found hers where she never should have looked. Emery's life has always revolved around dirt arenas, early mornings, and the horse beneath her. Barrel racing isn't just what she does. It's who she is. Ethan Walker feels the same way about motorcycles. His world smells like oil, gasoline, and hot asphalt. Hers smells like leather, hay, and fresh dirt. Their lives were never supposed to cross paths, let alone collide. But somewhere between rodeo weekends and late-night rides, quiet conversations and comfortable silence, they discover that love doesn't always happen between two people who fit perfectly. Sometimes it happens between two people who don't fit anywhere except beside each other. As Emery teaches Ethan that horses have personalities, Ethan introduces Emery to the freedom found on two wheels. Together they learn that being out of your element isn't always a bad thing. Sometimes... It's exactly where you're meant to be. "You don't belong in my world." "Maybe not." "Then why are you still here?" "Because you are." 🖤🏍️🐎

( this isnt my intro nor am i the first to write about it.... but i didnt like the ones about this that i read or tried....so i decided to make my own book where only this intro isnt mine...thr rest is all my work ....i hope you guys ebjoy reading this ) Xander's mom and your mom are best friends, but they've never introduced you and Xander to each other. Lately, you've been acting like a spoiled and arrogant girl so your mom decided to send you to the countryside to Xander and his mom's ranch for the whole summer to change your bratty attitude.

Short Stories that happen before or outside of the events of the Across the Stars books

Some people leave home because they have to. Others because they choose to. Stella Denver never had the chance to leave. At twenty-one, she's doing everything she can to keep her family's ranch - and the life built on it - alive. Matthias Anderson swore he'd never come back. After twenty years away, the sherif's son returns to Juniper believing his stay will only be temporary. But in a town where everyone remebers your name, and the valley that refuses to let go, leaving isn't as a easy as it once was.

Some storms destroy everything. Others bring you exactly where you're meant to be. Emma Carter has spent years pouring every ounce of herself into the horse rescue she inherited from her grandfather. With mounting debt, broken fences, and a heart she's sworn to protect, love is the last thing on her mind. Luke Hayes came home to Kentucky hoping to leave his past behind. Quiet, guarded, and carrying scars no one can see, he isn't looking for forever. But when a violent storm throws them together, neither of them is prepared for the spark that follows. As old secrets surface and painful pasts refuse to stay buried, Emma and Luke must decide if love is worth risking the lives they've worked so hard to rebuild. Because sometimes the fiercest storms don't tear people apart... They bring them home. A slow-burn small-town romance filled with horses, family, healing, unforgettable chemistry, and a hero who falls first.

Morgan is a normal country girl from Alabama. But, when the summer of her senior year comes, everything goes wrong. Her older brother goes off to college, her best friend unwillingly moves to New York, and worst of all, her mom get diagnosed with breast cancer. Her parents then make a deal with a woman in London. She would pay them to let her two British sons, that are taking advantage of their city lives, live on the family farm, to get a taste of the country life. How will Morgan begin her summer when she meets twins, Jack and Finn Harries, and quickly begins to find feelings for Finn, the better twin?

failure story and what i learned in those days of failure

Colyn, a small town country girl, is beyond frustrated with the mind games men have been playing with her. All she's asking for is to find someone who is as down to earth as she is, but that's proving to be a daunting task. Until she meets Corey. Corey's life is anything but simple, however. Needing someone who will listen to him explain himself rather than jumping to conclusions, he knows his life is more than most women can handle. Sometimes love happens where and when you least expect it to.

Where the Heart Stayed Claire Bennett left her small Tennessee hometown to chase her dreams-and built a successful life in Europe as a professional photographer. But when her grandfather passes away, she returns home and finds herself drawn back into the world she thought she'd outgrown-and into the orbit of Luke Carter, her childhood best friend. As old memories resurface and long-buried feelings awaken, Claire must choose between the life she built and the love she left behind. A heartfelt story of second chances, the pull of home, and the quiet power of a love that never faded.

Eighteen-year-old Abby Carter has never wanted the future everyone else has planned for her. After turning in a blank final essay about her future, she returns to Carter Ranch determined to spend the summer doing what she loves most: working with horses and helping on the family ranch. But when her school demands the missing essay and her father insists she finally decide what she wants from life, Abby finds herself trapped between expectations and dreams. Everything changes when she discovers a beautiful wild mustang mare roaming the mountains near the ranch. Drawn to the horse's untamed spirit, Abby becomes determined to earn the mare's trust. But as tensions rise between Abby and her father, and her complicated feelings for charming rodeo cowboy Rhett Sullivan grow harder to ignore, she soon realizes that fighting for what she loves may cost more than she's willing to lose. As summer unfolds, Abby must choose between the future others want for her and the one she's willing to fight for. Where the Wild Ones Run is a heartfelt story of family, first love, freedom, and finding the courage to follow your own path.

Autumn's Embrace follows Elliot Sanders, a successful marketing executive from New York City, who relocates to the quaint countryside town of Willow Creek. Burned out by the relentless pace of the corporate world and feeling unfulfilled despite his success, Elliot seeks a quieter life. He purchases a charming farmhouse, hoping the peaceful rural surroundings will help him reset. Adjusting to small-town life proves challenging for Elliot. The slow pace and tight-knit community feel foreign after years in the city. But as he gets to know Lily Harris, the local school teacher, he finds himself drawn to her warmth and kindness. Their chemistry is undeniable, but Lily remains guarded, hesitant to trust that Elliot can embrace a life so different from the one he's always known. As autumn paints Willow Creek in vibrant colors, Elliot finds himself torn between the career and lifestyle he's always pursued and the sense of belonging he's begun to feel in the countryside. His journey of self-discovery and the deepening connection with Lily force him to confront what truly matters most in life. Autumn's Embrace is a heartfelt exploration of the tension between ambition and contentment, the allure of small-town life, and the transformative power of love and community.

Julia is a Montanan girl who's been in the family business of logging, but aspires to be a true cowgirl, and no, not for the love of a cowboy. Her father supports her in her life changing choice, but so many other friends and family feel as if she is has greater potential. As she goes through many obstacles in her life, will she be able to balance out her walk with Christ, her suffering family relationships, her life dreams, and an unexpected chance at romance. Can Julia carry this load by herself?

California girl Violet is on the run from her ex when she crashes late at night into a Wyoming historic landmark. With no one to turn to, she follows the sheriff's directions and moves in with "Cowboy Cody", a quiet, stern figure who runs a major ranch. ⊱ ────── {⋆⌘⋆} ────── ⊰ Violeta (Violet) Cordova is on the run from her stalker ex-boyfriend. After crashing into a small Wyoming town's welcome sign, she is arrested and sentenced to community service as penance. The task: rebuild the historic landmark, or pay to have it repaired. The catch? She's flat bloke, with only 150.73 to her name. The solution? Move in with "Cowboy Cody", the local influential-type and work off the money. From mechanical bulls to chasing chickens, Violet's got a lot to adjust to...

17 year old Rebecca Ward encountered an unexpected car accident. She fortunately survived but her parents did not. She is moved with her brother, Joshua, to her grandmothers house in Oklahoma. She has to adapt to country life, and she will soon learn the mysteries her grandmother's house holds.

just my poetry there will be a lot of depressing ones so heads up

Candy is looking for a fresh start sans men and the big city. She sets off to an adventure in the country!

Sunday is a 22 year old country girl, who just moved into her Grannys country house. Shes independent and headstrong but with a BIG heart, Sunday has gotten so used to her way, but what will happen when she crosses paths with new guy Porter. Porters a hard-working, gentle giant who wants to stick around as reluctant as Sunday may be. She wasnt looking for love and cant help but find it. Both now living in West Apriece, can Austin and Sunday put down their flaws and choose eachother? can Porter crack Sundays hard shell? Enough to be changed?

A young girl, named akane, lived in a wonderful city. She was a proper lady, until her parents took a train into the country, it was called miradero. The country life was hard for her at first, but then she started to kind of like it.

The life of feeling the hot air going across your skin. Feeling the taste of sweet lemonade going down your mouth.

To him, she was the perfect definition of an angel. What would an angel like her want with a cowboy like him? Did he even stand a chance to win her heart? Dixie Harden and Jason Archer have had it for each other since they were little. After the school closed and the Archer's moved, they haven't seen each other in ages. But that was about to change. One day, unexpectedly, they run into each other at the mercantile. It was peaches and cream from there. All seemed to be perfect, and they would have each other at last, or so they thought. After crucial circumstances pull them apart, the things that surface become too much to bear. Will their love last despite all the lies and treachery, or will the cowboy lose his angel? Started: March, 2019 Ended: September 18, 2019 Edited: 🚫 Word Count: 55,235 Note: This was my second ever book to write, and it's super cringy. It's also written in country/western lingo so some things won't seem grammatically correct. Also, this book is based on the Wild West time period (1865-1895). Some of the places that will be mentioned in this book are fictional places I have come up with, others are (or were) real but may look different than they actually looked in history. Scriptures used are from KJV. Rankings: #2 in cowboyromance on 5/22/19 #1 in cowboyromance on 8/3/19 #3 in oldtimes on 5/4/20 #2 in oldwest on 5/4/20 #2 in countrylife on 5/4/20 #1 in countrylife on 5/22/21 #1 in westernfiction on 1/21/21 #1 in oldtimes 8/7/21 Accomplishments: 3rd place in The Galaxy Awards 2020! 2nd place in The Lost in Love Awards! 1st place in The Cherry Blossom Awards 2020! © D. C. Bolton 2019