Tender and erotic. Gritty and real. The Western romance is back – but this time, it’s a herstory.

1833, Alta California. Dovenia Lancaster arrives in San Diego with nothing but the clothes on her back and a terrible secret. Taken in by a wealthy and generous California family, she begins to rebuild her life. But fate intervenes one moonlit night, when she crosses paths with Spanish horse breeder Balthazar de Lezo. Forced into an unexpected marriage, the two strangers must navigate clashing cultures, simmering tensions, and a slow-burning  desire neither anticipated.

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A retro romance that invites your group to another time and place. 

Bring an international book club favorite to your group and explore the sweeping story of two strangers embarking on a journey together during the early days of the rancho era. Exclusive author content encourages a rich and lively discussion. 

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Join Balthazar and Dovenia’s new life together in untamed 1830s Alta California.