The Brave and The Reckless
Published on 24. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-4059-7851-4 (ISBN)
Description
A lawless cowboy and a city girl with nothing in common ... except a fiery chemistry they're both desperate to deny
Saddle up for this steamy romance for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage!
'Objectively, this book is one of the best books I have read this year' 5* Reader Review
'This is the ultimate grump x sunshine trope, and seeing who won the bet at the end...priceless' 5* Reader Review
'THIS WAS THE MOST PERFECT FULL CIRCLE ENDING LINE AND I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL' 5* Reader Review
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Moving to the Wild West wasn't exactly part of Esra Taner's life plan. . .
But when she drops out of medical school and her brother suggests she join him at Bravetown, the Wild West theme park he works at, she can't find a good enough reason to say no.
Esra happens to fit the costumes for Bravetown's resident damsel in distress, which means she's about to spend the summer being dramatically abducted by Ace Ryder, the lawless cowboy.
Ace is a definite 'yes please' with an evil smirk to make you lose your morals, but the man beneath the costume, Noah Young, seems to hate Esra at first sight - and the feeling is mutual.
Noah and Esra argue their way through every performance.
But as the tension builds, and their futures at Bravetown are put at risk, it doesn't take long for them to realise the attraction between their characters might not all be for show. . .
Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Cowboy x City Girl
Grumpy x Sunshine
Brother's best friend
Riding Lessons (literally)
Saddle up for this steamy romance for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage!
'Objectively, this book is one of the best books I have read this year' 5* Reader Review
'This is the ultimate grump x sunshine trope, and seeing who won the bet at the end...priceless' 5* Reader Review
'THIS WAS THE MOST PERFECT FULL CIRCLE ENDING LINE AND I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL' 5* Reader Review
--
Moving to the Wild West wasn't exactly part of Esra Taner's life plan. . .
But when she drops out of medical school and her brother suggests she join him at Bravetown, the Wild West theme park he works at, she can't find a good enough reason to say no.
Esra happens to fit the costumes for Bravetown's resident damsel in distress, which means she's about to spend the summer being dramatically abducted by Ace Ryder, the lawless cowboy.
Ace is a definite 'yes please' with an evil smirk to make you lose your morals, but the man beneath the costume, Noah Young, seems to hate Esra at first sight - and the feeling is mutual.
Noah and Esra argue their way through every performance.
But as the tension builds, and their futures at Bravetown are put at risk, it doesn't take long for them to realise the attraction between their characters might not all be for show. . .
Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Cowboy x City Girl
Grumpy x Sunshine
Brother's best friend
Riding Lessons (literally)
Reviews / Votes
Dilan Dyer lets theme park nostalgia take the reins in this fresh take on cowboy romance. Packed with delicious tension, feet-kicking banter and stolen moments that'll get your heart racing, The Brave and the Reckless hits the bullseye * Georgia Stone, author of The Friendship Fling * The Brave and The Reckless will leave you kicking your spurs with joy! A fun romp around a theme park, without any of the queues! * Meg Jones, author of Clean Point * With crackling chemistry, whip-smart banter, and enough heat to fog up your Kindle, The Brave and the Reckless is a story about finding love and purpose by breaking the script. Perfect for readers who like their romance with a side of reckless charm and messy, magnetic characters you'll miss the second you turn the last page. * Letizia Lorini, USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Menu * The perfect mix of funny, sexy and vulnerable. Bravetown feels alive on every page, and Esra and Noah's electric connection makes this story impossible to put down. Consider me a member of the Dilan Dyer fan club. * Lisina Coney, author of The Brightest Light of Sunshine * Small town charm, a grump you can't help but love, and enough tension to short-circuit a rollercoaster. * Stephanie Alves * Get me tickets to BRAVETOWN at once! The Brave and the Reckless is a delightful book story full of fun, flirtation and steam. This behind-the-scenes, fictional old-west themed amusement park was the perfect setting to a sexy and emotionally fulfilling love story. * Ava Rani, author of The Spare * The Brave and the Reckless is pure gold-dusted magic-sharp, sparkly, and full of heart. A love story that feels like a fistful of stardust and a slow burn under a blazing sun. I adored every messy, sweet, and fiercely brave moment. * Ki Stephens, author of Game On and the Coastal University series * The Brave and the Reckless is pure ingenuity, a wild ride you won't want to get off! Dilan Dyer delivers a fun and fresh take on cowboy romance, whisking readers off to the enchanting Bravetown. A brilliantly sexy but tender read that should be on everyone's radar! * Amelie Rhys, author of Alive at Night * Dyer delivers the perfect Wild West escape. Steamy, heartfelt, and impossible to put down. You'll never want to leave Bravetown. * Bal Khabra, Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of Collide * The Brave and The Reckless is an adventure of banter, tension, and romance. A fresh and unique take on cowboy romance that readers will love! * Emma Lucy, author of Live Ranch Love *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
275 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4059-7851-4 (9781405978514)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Dilan Dyer
The Brave and The Reckless
Steamy Wild West Enemies-to-Lovers Romance with Slow-Burn Passion - For Fans of Elsie Silver
E-Book
07/2025
Penguin Books Ltd
€8.99
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Person
Dilan Dyer is the internationally bestselling author of the Princess Crossover series.
Constantly on the move, she has lived in countless cities across five countries and dreams of a camper van to take her life on the road. She just needs to find one big enough for her pets, her vintage tea cup collection and her staggering TBR.
Constantly on the move, she has lived in countless cities across five countries and dreams of a camper van to take her life on the road. She just needs to find one big enough for her pets, her vintage tea cup collection and her staggering TBR.