4 Book Series To Add To Your TBR If You Love Ransom Canyon

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When a book, TV series, or movie is too good, you just want to stay in that universe. Whether that's through binging the newest season of a series in one sitting or buying up the rest of the books by that author, you have to do what you got to do to remain embedded in that world just a little while longer. Take Netflix's "Ransom Canyon" for instance, fans jumped on the book series that inspired it all. 

But if you're a devoted fan and fast reader who has already devoured both screen adaptation and Jodi Thomas' entire book saga, you're going to need some new books to add to your TBR to fill that "Ransom Canyon" void. Well, don't fret because we've got you covered. As always, Women.com has done the hard work for our readers and scoured the internet for the best books to add to your TBR if you love "Ransom Canyon." 

From another passionate ranch series set in the 19th century by Jodi Thomas to a steamier forbidden romance set on a Wyoming ranch, these small-town westerns will instantly make you feel like you're wrapped up in all the rugged charm and irresistible chemistry that makes "Ransom Canyon" so unforgettable. 

If we'e creating a list about books similar to "Ransom Canyon," it was inevitable that another series by Jodi Thomas would make the cut. Entering another world Thomas has created is the easiest fix for a serious case of "Ransom Canyon" withdrawals. The "Whispering Mountain" series delivers that exact same blend of vast Texas landscapes, family roots that run deep, and love stories that stand the test of time.

And, it all begins with "Texas Rain," which gives readers a taste of life in Texas in the 1800s. There's drama, horse thieves, and Texas Rangers, but at its core, it's all about a family coming together to build a lasting legacy in the Wild West and create a place to call home. Of course, Thomas does what she does best and seamlessly weaves in the kind of yearning romance that keeps readers wanting more and more. 

While some fans of "Ransom Canyon" may be firm on wanting to stay within modern timelines, if you're a lover of historical fiction or simply willing to take a trip back in time, the "Whispering Mountain" series is a must read. It has every single element that makes Jodi Thomas' storytelling so addictive and hard to put down. 

Elsie Silver's "Chestnut Spring" series is another one that'll take you right back into a world full of rugged heroes in cowboy hats, communities where neighbors are as good as blood, and risk it all romances, but there's a twist: there is so much more heat. A five book series, "Chestnut Springs" starts at "Flawless," which was a #BookTok fave that made quite the splash for its steamy depiction of a bull rider and his agent's daughter, who is just trying her best to keep him out of trouble.

This series has what "Ransom Canyon" fans often find themselves craving. The intense pursuit of a love that seems so wrong but right at every turn. It's full of angst, forbidden tension, and explicit steam that "Ransom Canyon" leaves off the page. If the small town romance is what kept you reading and/or watching "Ransom Canyon," the "Chestnut Springs" series fulfills that exact same craving for community and cowboy charm, while giving readers an unforgettable spicy upgrade.

A countless number of readers described "Flawless" and the entire series as the perfect remedy after watching "Ransom Canyon." A Goodreads reviewer gave the book five stars, saying, "I've been on the hunt for a great cowboy romance ever since watching 'Ransom Canyon,' and thankfully, [a friend] gifted me this book. I will definitely be purchasing the rest of the series so I can dive deeper into the cowboy universe." 

Devney Perry's "Haven River Ranch" series is loved by readers obsessed with Jodi Thomas and Elsie Silver-esque storytelling. "Crossroads" is the first book of the series and a Goodreads reviewer described the book perfectly. They wrote, "'Love and Other Words' meets 'Ransom Canyon,'" and it completely nails the vibe of this series. 

It's another second chance romance that pairs deep childhood history set against a picturesque, small town backdrop. After 10 years, Indya is brought back to Montana, forcing her right back into the path of West Haven, the hardened cowboy who once shattered her heart. The two have no choice but to work together to keep a struggling ranch afloat and it causes old wounds to bleed again. The romance is intense with high-stakes and there's a blend of everything readers love about ranch sagas.

A reader gave the book four stars and said, "I didn't even realize how far I was until I was 90% through this! It's giving Elise Silver/'Ransom Canyon' vibes but with a better plot." They're right. The plot of "Crossroads" takes the most typical ranch romance tropes and gives them emotional weight. 

The "Rebel Blue Ranch" series by Lyla Sage was another series favorited by the #BookTok community. You'll love this series and its first book, "Done and Dusted," if you want to read a contemporary romance. While there's that rugged cowboy charm and small town coziness that keeps everyone so invested in the likes of "Ransom Canyon," Sage delivers a much faster-paced steamy romance, packed with modern tropes and playful banter. 

It's also perfect for readers who don't want something as emotional and dramatic as "Ransom Canyon." This series is lighter, breezier, and much less serious. It's an easy read with low-angst tension that can easily be enjoyed in a single sitting. When a former rodeo rider is taking time to recover on her family's ranch, she ends up falling into a secret whirlwind romance with her brother's best friend, who's known as the bad boy in town.

The forbidden romance element and the sizzling chemistry will have readers obsessed and demanding this #BookTok favorite also get its own adaptation. This is another book that fans of "Ransom Canyon" have turned to and were left completely hooked on from start to finish. One reader gave the book five stars and noted, "Obsessed. Volunteered to work on a horse ranch after reading this. No, I'm not kidding. Between this and 'Ransom Canyon' I'm very much in my cowgirl era." 

Since "Ransom Canyon" is a series that sprawls several books, we decided to limit the recommendations to series instead of standalone books. We wanted to ensure readers would be able to stay in a universe they end up loving for more than just a single story. It's the only way readers will feel like they can immerse themselves into the world and truly get to know every corner of the town and characters, just like they get to with "Ransom Canyon." 

Once there was a list of strong candidates for the list, we vetted reviews and ratings of each series. We made sure the series that made this list had consistently high ratings across platforms like Goodreads and Amazon. Setting aside the overall rating of the book, we opted to focus on whether the first book of each series earned at least a 50% four-star or above rating to ensure that the initial entry point had a proven track record with readers.