Book Review: ‘By The Bootstraps: A Novel’ By Alexa Martin

by | May 7, 2026 | Books | 0 comments


The book is in stores on Tuesday, May 26th from Berkley. Click on the link to buy a copy. https://amzn.to/4d6Mc1h

Luna Starr has lived in Colorado her whole life. After the loss of her Grandmother and her mother, she decides to chuck it all and buy a house unseen in Celesteial, Texas. It’s a small town where everyone knows each other and their business. When she gets to her new house, it is not what she expected. It needs a lot of work. She meets Tate Jacons in a bar the first night, and then the next day meets his fraternal twin, Silas, whose family owns the ranch next to hers. She finds both men hot, and it’s like a dream out of her cowboy romance novels. Soon, Tate is helping her fix her house, and the attraction between them is hot. She also helps to heal the family rift between the brothers. When her unresolved past comes roaring back to her, she fears she has made a big mistake moving here, and it could end her new romance with Tate. A fun small-town rom-com that hits all the right notes. The town, the supporting characters, and the love story between the two make for a perfect Memorial Day read.