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Genre: Historical Romance
Tropes: Sister’s best friend, reunion, friends to lovers
Healer Casta de la Luz spent the past months nursing her father back to heal and looks forward to a visit with her best friend’s family to relax. What she doesn’t expect is the infatuation she felt for the oldest brother, Joaquin, to come alive in the presence of this confident man. Hearing of an animal’s injury she offers her expertise, hoping to ease Joaquin’s concern.
Rancher Joaquin Galtero carries the weight of the family’s Southern California beef supply business on his shoulders. Unfortunately, his prize stud bull is lame, and producing the next herd of calves is jeopardized. He likes to think he’s an expert on animal care and rebuffs her offer to help. Dancing with Casta at a community event sparks feelings he’s long buried, and he agrees to let her help. He rescues her from a dangerous situation, and the realization hits hard of how much he wants to learn about this brave woman.