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Barrels and Broken Hearts

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Maisie Rivers is a talented author and devoted mother who finds joy in the little things—reading late into the night, riding horses, and savoring hot tea on a rainy morning. A true romantic, she writes with the hope that her stories won’t change the world, but will touch hearts in a lasting way. Maisie is currently working on her debut full-length novel, set to release in 2026.

Maisie Rivers

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Short Stories

The Willow Creek Collection

Welcome to Willow Creek, a small town where the rodeo lights burn bright, the nights are wide and starry, and every heart has a story to tell.

From high school dreams to second chances, from rivalries under the arena lights to love found in the middle of a storm, each tale in The Willow Creek Collection stands on its own — but together they paint a picture of a town built on grit, gossip, and the kind of love that runs deeper than the river it’s named for.

Whether it’s prom dresses sacrificed for family, cowboys chasing glory, or unexpected romance blowing in like summer thunder, Willow Creek is a place where passion, heartbreak, and happily-ever-afters are always just around the corner.

Come fall in love with the town, the people, and the unforgettable romances of The Willow Creek Collection.

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What Readers Are Saying

Readers are loving the cowboy romance short story collection, calling it sweet, swoony, and binge-worthy. They highlight the small-town charm, classic romance tropes, and heart-melting cowboys as the reasons they couldn’t put it down. Many mention they read the stories in one sitting and are already eager for more from the author.

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“Sweet, small-town cowboys with just enough swoon to make me blush—these stories had me smiling the whole way through.”

Miya SendlerBook Review

“Each story is quick but full of heart. I couldn’t pick a favorite cowboy if I tried!”

Charmaine TobeyBook Review

“I read all four in one sitting—short, sweet, and left me wanting more from this author.”

Miranda ByersBook Review

“The perfect mix of romance, small-town charm, and classic tropes done right. Totally bingeable.”

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Upcoming Book

A Barrel Racer Second Chance Romance

Hannah’s twenty-seven, heartbroken, and out of options. After escaping an abusive ex and losing the baby she longed for, she trades city lights for the dust and grit of a struggling ranch. Her horse experience ended when she was a little girl riding trails with her late mother and climbing back in the saddle feels as intimidating as opening her heart again.

Dean was once a rodeo hotshot, a bull rider who could charm a crowd and rope a steer in record time, until an injury cut his career short. Now he’s content with hard work and quiet nights, but the new barn hand with stubborn eyes and a scarred soul makes his world feel alive again.

When Hannah takes a shaky step into barrel racing, Dean is the one who steadies her, teaching her to trust her instincts—and him. Their chemistry is undeniable, but her past shadows every kiss, and the return of her violent ex threatens the fragile future she’s building.

She came to the ranch to find her footing. She never expected to find love worth fighting for.

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four books in a rustic western style for the Willow Creek Collection of short stories