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By the Bootstraps (Starlight Ridge Book 1)

Author: Alexa Martin

Description

“Alexa Martin has crafted a cowboy romance keeper!”—Lyla Sage, #1 New York Times bestselling author

A cowboy romance enthusiast discovers that everything’s bigger in Texas—even love—in this swoony novel from beloved author Alexa Martin.

Fueled by a love of romance novels, Luna Starr was destined for a life with her head in the clouds. Her delusional tendencies serve her well…or at least they used to. When life throws her a curveball, she decides it’s time to turn her cowboy fantasies into reality and purchases a tiny farm in Celestial, Texas. After all, don’t all heroines try to outrun grief?

Tate Jacobs hates cowboys, which is a small problem, considering his family happens to own the largest ranch in Celestial. Life might not have gone the way he wanted, but as head coach at his old high school and the town’s best (and only) handyman, he’s figured out how to stay busy and keep his head down—until the new girl in town shows up.

Luna’s new property is a bad accident waiting to happen unless someone helps her with her DIY home renovations. As Tate and Luna spend more time together fixing up her house, unexpected feelings and undeniable chemistry bubble to the surface.

Luna might’ve moved to Celestial to make her cowboy dreams come true, but somewhere beneath the vast Texas skies, she discovers that love in the real world can be far better than she imagined.

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Posts about this title from Beverly Books

Kristian (Jan 11)

The new year means a new crop of books being published. Which means you have the opportunity to try out a new genre or author. You have the chance to get recommendations from friends, near and far.

I actually posted on my substack, so check out the list of my most anticipated books to learn more!

• Kristian's Most Anticipated Books of 2026

8 Books

1. It's Different This Time by Joss Richard
2. In Every Possible Way by Alicia Thompson
3. The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn
4. By The Bootstraps by Alexa Martin

And here's what I've read recently that I loved:

• Let's Kiss and Tell by Joss Richard (eARC)— It's so refreshing to read a contemporary romance novel about characters who enjoy sex and have it often (and not necessarily with each other)!
• Whiteout by Andrea Anders — This was a reread because I was in the mood for a "we have to cuddle for warmth" scene.
• She Haunts Me Still by De Elizabeth (ARC) — Dark academia paranormal bisexual love triangle starring ghosts, vampires and theater kids!! A wild ride I couldn't put down.
• The Last Page by Katie Holt — Finally a rom-com for anyone who fantasizes about getting married in the rare books room at The Strand.

What are you reading this month?