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Aspen Hadley
State: Utah
Aspen Hadley loves nothing more than a great story. Raised by multiple generations of campfire and living room storytellers, she’s always loved sharing a good laugh. As an author she writes what she wants to read: clean, sassy, romantic comedy novels that give you a break from real life and leave you feeling happy.
Outside of writing, Aspen’s number one hobby is reading. Number two is sneaking chocolate into and out of her private stash without being caught. While Aspen may have been born with an extra clutzy gene, she’s comforted by the knowledge that she is her parent’s favorite child regardless of what her sisters say.
Aspen shares her life with one patient husband, 4 hilarious children, and an overly grumpy little dog.
Genres: Romance
Audiences: Adult
Books by Aspen Hadley
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Crawford Ridge Ranch
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy, Small-Town Romance
The Crawford Ridge Ranch series by Aspen Hadley kicks off with a heartfelt, small-town second-chance romance about Holden and Leni Crawford—high school sweethearts whose marriage has weathered thirteen years, two kids, and one painful separation. When their son discovers the bucket list they made as teens, the estranged couple reluctantly agrees to complete it together, from mechanical bull rides to pie-eating contests. What begins as a farewell turns into a journey of rediscovery, rekindling laughter, love, and the sparks they thought were gone forever.
Holden: Bucked by Love
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The Risks of Reuniting
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy
The Risks of Reuniting by Aspen Hadley is a swoony, laugh-out-loud sweet romcom about facing fears, rediscovering yourself, and taking a second chance on love. After a painful breakup, Chloe Moore forces herself onto a plane for a humanitarian trip to Peru—only to run smack into Holt Alvarez, the one man she can’t forget. Holt sees fate at work, while Chloe sees the universe playing its cruelest trick. Between turbulence, service projects, and unresolved feelings, Chloe must decide if risking her heart is scarier than risking the skies. This book is part of A Love Connections Sweet Romcom by multiple authors.
The Risks of Reuniting
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The Thornback Society
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy
The Thornback Society by Aspen Hadley is a charming, interconnected series of sweet romances featuring strong, witty women who balance careers in teaching (and nursing) with the unexpected chaos of love. Each story follows one of the friends in the society as she navigates laugh-out-loud situations, heartfelt friendships, and swoony slow-burn romances with single dads, rival neighbors, childhood crushes, or the last man she ever expected. With humor, heart, and plenty of clean-but-sizzling chemistry, the series celebrates love, community, and the courage to open your heart when life doesn’t go as
Class Trip
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Class Act
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A Class of Her Own
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Back To Class
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Class Clown
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Drake Duology
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy, Small-Town Romance
The Drake Duology by Aspen Hadley sweeps readers into the charming chaos of love, laughter, and second chances on a Montana ranch and beyond. In Just Enough Luck, Lucy Moore’s dream job lands her at the Drake family’s Lucky Wolf ranch, where her heart becomes entangled between the polished perfection of her boss, Alexander, and the warmth of his brother, Daniel. But navigating family dynamics, unexpected adventures, and her own feelings proves more complicated than she ever imagined. In Just Enough Magic, Alexander takes center stage when Kayla Benson—his sister-in-law’s best friend—decides to disrupt his carefully ordered life with her bold personality, sharp wit, and undeniable chemistry. Together, the duology delivers a swoony blend of heartfelt romance, humor, and small-town charm with characters readers can’t help but root for.
Halstead House
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Small-Town Romance
Halstead House by Aspen Hadley is a charming and heartfelt romance about stepping out of the shadows and into a life of your own making. Grace Natalie Burke has always lived by her mother’s strict rules, but on her 25th birthday, she finally takes control—buying a one-way ticket to Lavender Island, Texas, to chase her dream of seeing the legendary Halstead House. What starts as a bold escape turns into a whirlwind of new friendships, unexpected therapy sessions with a witty housekeeper, and a complicated attraction to John Lucas, the guarded Halstead heir determined to keep her at a distance. Full of warmth, self-discovery, and slow-burn tension, this novel is perfect for fans of heartfelt contemporary romance.
Suits and Spark Plugs
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Small-Town Romance
Suits and Spark Plugs by Aspen Hadley is a heartfelt small-town romance about love sneaking in when it’s least expected. Liv Phelps has her future mapped out—college, independence, and escape from her hometown—but her careful plans unravel when Blaine Harris sweeps her into a new world of possibilities and her old nemesis, Connor Hunt, offers to fix more than just her broken-down car. Between charm, rivalry, and unexpected sparks, Liv learns that sometimes the best journeys are the ones she never planned.
Blind Dates, Bridesmaids & Other Disasters
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy
Blind Dates, Bridesmaids & Other Disasters by Aspen Hadley is a witty and heartwarming romantic comedy about love, friendship, and second chances. Rachel Stevens seems to have it all together—until her roommate’s engagement forces her to face her own single status. Reluctantly accepting a challenge to go on six blind dates, Rachel stumbles through a string of disasters that only make her long-lost first love’s reappearance all the more confusing. With humor, awkward moments, and plenty of heart, this story explores whether Rachel’s true happily-ever-after has been there all along.
Simply Starstruck
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy
Simply Starstruck by Aspen Hadley is a witty, heartfelt romcom about second chances, self-discovery, and the chaos of reentering the dating world. Two years after losing her husband, Kate Evans has finally begun settling into a new life in Colorado with the help of her spirited aunt—until three very different men disrupt her carefully rebuilt world. From the easygoing charm of Alec, to the steady reliability of Nate, to the movie-star-next-door Jess, Kate must navigate roller skates, croquet matches, and unexpected sparks while figuring out if she’s truly ready to risk her heart again. With humor, warmth, and swoony romance, this story celebrates love found in the most surprising places.