Second Chance at Rancho Lindo

Sol (Delicious Temptation) delights with a Latinx cowboy romance reuniting a soldier and the woman who’s loved him from afar since childhood. When a serious injury leaves Gabe Ortega medically discharged from the Army and forced to move back to his family’s Esperanza, Calif., ranch, he struggles to figure out what his next move should be. Horticulturist Honora “Nora” Torres plays an important role at Rancho Lindo by cultivating the Ortega family’s award-winning vegetables—and she longs to play a more important role in Gabe’s personal life, as well. After working through some painful memories, Gabe and Nora finally give in to their red-hot chemistry. All seems well in their relationship—until Gabe gets a career opportunity that forces him to choose between work and love. Sol’s nimble plotting and characterization make it easy to emotionally invest in this winning couple. Standout supporting characters—including Gabe’s abuelita, who’s always whipping up delectable-sounding dishes, and his many handsome brothers—spell good things for the series to come. Readers will be hooked. Agent: Sarah Younger, Nancy Yost Literary. (Nov.)