Recipe for a Delectable Western Romance Novel by Valerie Comer

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Welcome to guest blogger Valerie Comer today, sharing her recipe for a Delectable Western Romance Novel.

If I were going to treat this post as though it were from any reputable food blogger, this is where my life story would go, along with all the reasons this recipe is absolutely guaranteed to tickle your tastebuds and be your new forever favorite. 

 Hmm. Don’t we all hate that part? So let’s pretend there’s a “skip to recipe” button and get right to the details! 

 Delectable Western Romance Novel 

Flavor: “A Surprise Wedding for the Cowboy” 

 Stir together the following tropes: 

  • 2 parts “sudden dad”  
  • 2 parts “nanny” 
  • 1 part “marriage of convenience”  
  • 1 part “fish out of water”  
  • 1 part “newfound family” 
  • 1 part “family drama” 

 Then mix in: 

  • 1 reluctant cowboy 
  • 1 good-girl bank teller turned nanny 
  • 1 20-month-old orphaned toddler 
  • 4 opinionated, interfering parents 
  • 1 sharp, workaholic, billionaire octogenarian 
  • Assorted brothers and cousins 
  • 1 road trip 
  • 1 small town 
  • 1 ranch resort (may substitute a dude ranch or guest ranch, as the flavor is very similar) 

 Fold in: 

  • 4 parts love 
  • 2 generous sprinkles of faith 
  • 2 doses of patience 
  • A blend of understanding and misunderstanding 
  • A sprinkle of wit, wisdom, and laughter 
  • Many, many prayers 

 Stir steadily and methodically, a bit every day for several months, until well-blended and the mixture has expanded to about 60,000 words with a life of its own. Ladle into a heart-shaped pan, smooth out, and apply the heat of beta readers, editors, proofreaders, and advance readers. Tweak ingredients as required. 

 When the story has set, decorate with: 

  • A charming cover 
  • A provocative description 
  • A sprinkle of fairy dust! 

 Servings: There is no limit to the number of readers who can be served. 

 There you have it: the recipe I used to create A Surprise Wedding for the Cowboy, the first title in my new Sweet River Ranch Romance series. Here’s a bit about the story: 

Everything hit all at once. Tate Sullivan became the guardian of his young nephew after his brother’s death, and now Grandfather has bought a failing guest ranch in Montana. Tate’s used to handling their hotel empire, but moving halfway across the country and learning an entirely new, rural business model is a challenge, especially with a toddler in tow. 

 Nice girls finish last… or that’s what it seems like to Stephanie Simpson when her ex-boyfriend, a pastor, proposes to a former bad girl. It’s not that Stephanie wants her ex to rethink his life choices, but would it be so wrong to move on as swiftly as he has? A quick wedding to that cute wannabe cowboy with the adorable toddler might get her what she wants. After all, it’s clear Tate needs a helping hand. 

 He’s a Christian, just like she is. What could possibly go wrong? 

 GIVEAWAY! 

Valerie is giving away 2 e-book copies of A Surprise Wedding for the Cowboy, anywhere in the world!

To enter, share a comment about your favorite contemporary western romance tropes and flavors!  

Valerie Comer is known for writing engaging characters, strong communities, and deep faith into her green clean romances. She only hopes her creations enjoy their happily-ever-afters as much as she does hers, sharing farm life in western Canada with her husband, adult children, and adorable grandkids. Valerie is a USA Today bestselling author and a two-time Word Award winner.

Please find her at https://valeriecomer.com. 

 

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49 thoughts on “Recipe for a Delectable Western Romance Novel by Valerie Comer”

  8. I love the wedding of convenience and enemies to friends tropes. Mary Connealy, Jody Hedlund and Karen Witemyer are a few of my favorite western romance writers. I also love the bit of suspense in them.

  12. I enjoy a cowboy hero who is rich, but down-to-earth & just wants to be loved for who he is as a person, not because of his money. A spunky heroine who has been knocked down a few times in life. They get together & a few sparks fly, but they find a connection that brings out the protectiveness in him & the willingness-to-trust in her.

  13. Valerie, welcome back! I really LOVE your ingredients for a good book. It’s very cute and full of wisdom. My favorite trope is marriage of convenience. They start out in this awkward arrangement but grow to love each other. I hope you enjoy your visit. Good luck with your books!

  15. This book would hit all of my must haves, especially since it has my very favorite, marriage of convenience!! So nice to see you here, too, Valerie!!

  20. I like second chances and friends to more, but the problem with the friends should be something besides afraid of being honest about the way they feel.

  21. You hit on one here. I like to see a bachelor end up with a baby or toddler to care for and no real idea what to do. Not all men would be lost, but those who are need good help. Another situation is someone trying to save or improve the family farm.

  22. Very recently I have read a story of a very big named star, (in this case a bull rider) who shows his loving and charitable side to those he feels are worth the time. Otherwise it is Hi hone, sweetheart, Aren’t you a pretty little thing? Mostly these are come-ons, but in his case he had just met the “one” and he shows his adoring, and respectful side to this lady. That is what I like to see as most as most people are so false. Another trope I enjoy is a woman with lots of intelligence and savvy. Most guys do not like this type of woman. what man wants to be shown up? I also enjoy time travel without any super natural as I am a Christian reader through and through. Your new beginning to this series sounds delicious. I could go for the whole cake!

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