Vargas Ranch Series
Series Overview
Love is in the air at the Vargas Guest Ranch & Resort near Wickenburg, Arizona. Five brawny cowboys and their two feisty cousins live by their family motto: We do not deviate from the Lord's plan. But when love comes calling at this multi-million-dollar ranch and resort, even the most stubborn hearts discover that God's plan includes happily ever after.
Setting
Nestled in the foothills of Dalton Peak, thirty minutes west of Wickenburg, Arizona, the Vargas Guest Ranch & Resort offers an authentic Old West experience with modern luxury. From horseback riding and rodeos to spa treatments and starlit campfires, this working ranch has been welcoming guests from around the world since 1952.
Books
Prequel: Falling for a Fake Cowboy
Sawyer Fullerton & Cara Hollis | Coming September 2025
She's a wealthy photographer chasing freedom. He's a reformed cowboy hiding from his past. When one photo threatens to expose everything, can love, faith, and courage help them stand together—or will secrets tear them apart?
Tropes: Across the tracks, Starting over, Suspense
Book 1: Falling for a Real Cowboy
Dalton Vargas IV & River Sloane
She's chasing redemption. He's running from love. Ranch heir Dalton has sworn off women to focus on the family business. But when a big-city romance author arrives to research cowboy life, his carefully structured world turns to chaos.
Can faith bridge the divide between a no-nonsense cowboy and a city-slicker author?
Tropes: Country vs City, Vacation Romance, Sworn off relationships
Book 1.5: Honeymoon with a Real Cowboy
Dalton & River Vargas
Happily ever after wasn't as easy as they thought. Seven months after their wedding, resentment has crept into Dalton and River's marriage. As they head to Hawaii for their postponed honeymoon.
Will they mend the cracks in their relationship, or will bizarre circumstances drive them further apart?
Tropes: Trouble in paradise, Second chance romance, Marriage in crisis
Book 2: Falling for a Shy Cowboy
Dylan Vargas & Brisa Franco
She's a single mom rebuilding her life. He's the shy cowboy who's loved her from afar. When Dylan's best friend signs him up for online dating, one familiar face stops him cold—Brisa Franco, his childhood crush and his best friend's sister.
Can this quiet horse trainer find his voice and win the heart he's always wanted?
Tropes: Best friend's sister, Childhood crush, Single mom
Book 3: Falling for a Bossy Cowboy
Derin Vargas & Madison Moore
She's a sports legend at a crossroads. He's a cowboy with no filter. When pro-tennis player Madison arrives at the ranch to rehab after surgery, she clashes with blunt sports complex manager Derin. His unfiltered honesty might be exactly what she needs—if it doesn't drive her away first.
Will brutal honesty destroy them or forge an unbreakable bond?
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, Bossy hero, Sports romance
Book 4: Falling for a Smart Cowboy
Devon Vargas & Raina Crawford
She's devoted to giving orphaned children hope. He's determined to leave his family's ranch behind. Devon dreams of becoming more than just a cowboy, but when he meets passionate children's program director Raina, everything changes.
Will shocking family secrets tear them apart before love has a chance?
Tropes: Workplace romance, Opposites attract, Family secrets
Book 5: Falling for a Humbug Cowboy
Drake Vargas & Candi Kaine
She's a walking bundle of Christmas cheer. He's a cowboy nursing a heart weighed down by grief. Reeling from family secrets, Drake is the ultimate Grinch—until annoyingly cheerful barista Candi Kaine sets out to drag him into the holiday spirit.
Can her boundless joy thaw his frosty heart before Christmas?
Tropes: Grumpy sunshine, Workplace romance, Christmas
Book 6: Falling for a Devoted Cowgirl
Solana Vargas & Adan Franco
They've secretly loved each other for years. When former bull rider Adan becomes guardian to his late friend's son, he embarks on an emotional road trip to New Mexico. His companion? Solana Vargas—his best friend's cousin and the woman he's fought to keep at arm's length.
Can they overcome the age gap and fear to claim the love they've always dreamed of?
Tropes: Age gap, Secret crush, Road trip
Book 7: Falling for a Pregnant Cowgirl
Renata Vargas & Gabe Braxton | Pre-order Now
She's pregnant with a child that isn't hers. He can't stop himself from falling for her. Resort manager Renata never expected surrogacy to unravel her heart. The last thing she needs is rugged rancher Gabe, who's desperate to save his family's failing Montana ranch.
But when secrets collide with growing attraction, will truth pull them apart?
Tropes: Forbidden love, Surrogacy, Family ranch
Book 8: Falling for a Cowboy's Legacy
A Family Saga
Buried secrets. Lost stories. A legacy waiting to be uncovered. As Vargas Ranch prepares to celebrate eighty years, Devon embarks on a search for his family's true beginnings. What he discovers about founding couple Dalton Sr. and Maria Vargas will change everything the family thought they knew about their legacy.
What if the legacy they uncover changes everything they believe?
Tropes: Family saga, Historical secrets, Multi-generational
Audiobooks
Falling for a Fake Cowboy (Audio)
Sawyer Fullerton & Cara Hollis | Coming September 2025
She's a wealthy photographer chasing freedom. He's a reformed cowboy hiding from his past. When one photo threatens to expose everything, can love, faith, and courage help them stand together—or will secrets tear them apart?
Falling for a Real Cowboy (Audio)
Dalton Vargas IV & River Sloane | Includes Honeymoon with a Real Cowboy novella
She's chasing redemption. He's running from love. Ranch heir Dalton has sworn off women to focus on the family business. But when a big-city romance author arrives to research cowboy life, his carefully structured world turns to chaos. BONUS: Includes their honeymoon story!
Falling for a Shy Cowboy (Audio)
Dylan Vargas & Brisa Franco
She's a single mom rebuilding her life. He's the shy cowboy who's loved her from afar. When Dylan's best friend signs him up for online dating, one familiar face stops him cold—Brisa Franco, his childhood crush and his best friend's sister.
Falling for a Bossy Cowboy (Audio)
Derin Vargas & Madison Moore
She's a sports legend at a crossroads. He's a cowboy with no filter. When pro-tennis player Madison arrives at the ranch to rehab after surgery, she clashes with blunt sports complex manager Derin. His unfiltered honesty might be exactly what she needs—if it doesn't drive her away first.
Falling for a Smart Cowboy (Audio)
Devon Vargas & Raina Crawford
She's devoted to giving orphaned children hope. He's determined to leave his family's ranch behind. Devon dreams of becoming more than just a cowboy, but when he meets passionate children's program director Raina, everything changes.
Falling for a Humbug Cowboy (Audio)
Drake Vargas & Candi Kaine
She's a walking bundle of Christmas cheer. He's a cowboy nursing a heart weighed down by grief. Reeling from family secrets, Drake is the ultimate Grinch—until annoyingly cheerful barista Candi Kaine sets out to drag him into the holiday spirit.
Falling for a Devoted Cowgirl (Audio)
Solana Vargas & Adan Franco
They've secretly loved each other for years. When former bull rider Adan becomes guardian to his late friend's son, he embarks on an emotional road trip to New Mexico. His companion? Solana Vargas—his best friend's cousin and the woman he's fought to keep at arm's length.
Falling for a Pregnant Cowgirl (Audio)
Renata Vargas & Gabe Braxton | Coming August 2025
She's pregnant with a child that isn't hers. He can't stop himself from falling for her. Resort manager Renata never expected surrogacy to unravel her heart. The last thing she needs is rugged rancher Gabe, who's desperate to save his family's failing Montana ranch.
Box Sets
Vargas Ranch Collection 1-3
Save when you buy books 1-3 together! Includes bonus novella "Honeymoon with a Real Cowboy." Follow the first three Vargas brothers as they find love at the family ranch.
Vargas Ranch Collection 4-7
Save when you buy books 4-7 together! Includes bonus novella "Falling for a Cowboy's Legacy." The saga continues with the younger generation!
Reading Order
While each book features a different couple and can be enjoyed as a standalone, reading in order enhances the experience as you'll see characters from previous books and follow the family's evolving story.
Recommended Reading Order:
- Falling for a Fake Cowboy (Prequel)
- Falling for a Real Cowboy
- Honeymoon with a Real Cowboy (Novella 1.5)
- Falling for a Shy Cowboy
- Falling for a Bossy Cowboy
- Falling for a Smart Cowboy
- Falling for a Humbug Cowboy
- Falling for a Devoted Cowgirl
- Falling for a Pregnant Cowgirl
- Falling for a Cowboy's Legacy
Author's Note
When I started writing the Vargas Ranch Series, I wasn’t just dreaming up cowboys and romance. I was thinking about legacy, about how a simple brand on a gate can carry generations of faith, struggle, and purpose. These stories grew out of my own reflections on identity and trusting God when the path isn’t clear. The Vargas family feels real to me, and I hope their journey touches your heart the way it’s touched mine.