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Book Description
From NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan comes a new standalone small-town series about four sisters finding love. Trying Not to Need You is a he-falls-first, opposites-attract romance featuring a retired bull rider and the woman he’s never stopped loving.
Baylor
I thought I was living my happily ever after.
But after five years in New York, building my life around a man who stopped choosing me, I realized our future was nothing more than a dream.
So I walked away.
From the city. From him. From the family I thought we’d build together.
Now I’m back in Magnolia Ridge with my sisters, trying to figure out who I am without the life I planned.
I didn’t come home looking for love.
But somehow, love has been waiting for me all along.
Macklin
I’ve loved Baylor Moran for years.
The timing was always wrong. Until now.
She’s back in Magnolia Ridge with a bruised heart and walls higher than ever. But that's okay. I'll be here when they’re ready to come down.
Baylor can take all the time she needs.
I’m not going anywhere.
And while she’s trying not to need me, I’ll keep loving her until she realizes she’s not falling apart anymore.
She’s finally falling—straight into the future we were always meant to have.
About Kaylee Ryan
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has earned the affectionate title of “Queen of Swoon” from her devoted readers. With over sixty romance novels to her name, Kaylee has built a beloved catalog of heartfelt stories that celebrate love in all its tender, emotional, and undeniably swoony forms. Her signature blend of charm, chemistry, and genuine happily-ever-afters has captivated readers around the world.
When she’s not crafting new love stories or dreaming up her next unforgettable couple, Kaylee can usually be found with a book in hand, fueling her creativity as a lifelong reader. She cherishes the time spent with her family and friends, embracing the moments that inspire the heart of her stories.
My Thoughts
Trying Not to Need You by Kaylee Ryan is a heartfelt, small-town romance that launches the Moran Sisters series with a deeply emotional, he-falls-first, opposites-attract love story.
The plot follows Baylor Moran, a woman who returns home to Magnolia Ridge to regroup with her sisters after walking away from a five-year relationship in New York that ultimately left her with a bruised heart and a shattered plan.
Enter Macklin, a retired bull rider who has secretly loved Baylor for years and is more than ready to prove he isn't going anywhere. While Baylor navigates her mistrust of men and tries hard not to need anyone, Macklin exhibits the patience of a saint, quietly showing up, earning her trust, and demonstrating that he is the ultimate devoted hero.
The narrative balances emotional depth with delightful pacing, seamless world-building, and plenty of swoon-worthy moments—including an unforgettable barn scene that delivers on the heat.
Through strong character arcs, Macklin’s steadfast devotion, and Baylor’s inspiring resilience, the story captures the powerful pull of coming home and finding love where you least expect it.
Elevated by fantastic duet narration from Erin Mallon and Stephen Dexter—who bring emotional depth, strength, and power to the characters—this engaging and romantic page-turner is an absolute treat for fans of cozy small-town romance.
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