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Heartbreak Ranch presents a quartet of Western tales, each chronicling a different woman’s life as she inherits the storied legacy of a California ranch. From the pioneer days of 1870 to the modern era, the stories explore family bonds, romance, and the enduring spirit of the ranching community.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Fern Michaels
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