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Heartbreak Ranch follows the descendants of legendary Barbary Coast madam Bella Duprey, who, after a century, inherited a cherished ranch and a book of feminine wisdom. Set in California, the story weaves themes of love, man‑woman relationships, and succession through the lens of a ranch community.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Chelley Kitzmiller
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