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A Kind Heart for the Brooding Rancher: A Historical Western Romance Novel
When Calvin Mercer learns his estranged father has died and left him half of his ranch, he returns home with more resentment than hope. His once-thriving law career lies in ruins, his pride is wounded, and his younger brother depends on him. But the land holds an even greater a half-sister he never knew existed owns the other half.
Josephine Dupree has spent years guarding her independence and keeping her past buried. When her best friend discovers she inherited part of her father’s ranch, Josephine travels west with her, curious about the life that awaits. She doesn’t expect to meet a man as determined and guarded as Calvin—nor to feel an undeniable attraction toward him.
As they navigate the challenges of ranch life, a charming rival begins vying for Josephine’s attention, determined to turn her head. Calvin faces the risk of losing more than just the ranch—he may also lose the woman who’s slowly breaking through his defenses. Will they have the courage to rise above old wounds and guarded hearts to build something new together, or let the past steal their chance at love?
"A Kind Heart for the Brooding Rancher" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Lost Family, Brooding Hero, Forced Proximity
Josephine Dupree has spent years guarding her independence and keeping her past buried. When her best friend discovers she inherited part of her father’s ranch, Josephine travels west with her, curious about the life that awaits. She doesn’t expect to meet a man as determined and guarded as Calvin—nor to feel an undeniable attraction toward him.
As they navigate the challenges of ranch life, a charming rival begins vying for Josephine’s attention, determined to turn her head. Calvin faces the risk of losing more than just the ranch—he may also lose the woman who’s slowly breaking through his defenses. Will they have the courage to rise above old wounds and guarded hearts to build something new together, or let the past steal their chance at love?
"A Kind Heart for the Brooding Rancher" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Lost Family, Brooding Hero, Forced Proximity
441 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 25, 2025
5 people want to read
About the author
Aurora Hanson
126 books72 followersAurora Hanson was born in North Dakota where she spent her early years until she moved to San Antonio, where she currently lives.
Shes had always been writing but only recently decided to break out of the shell and release her work to the public.
She is fascinated by the traditional western tales and gets her inspiration from stories from the Frontier Era.
Aurora is married to her very own special cowboy and has two grown children!
She has always loved horses and, when she is not writing, she enjoys riding along with her lovely husband.
Aurora loves to connect with her readers, so drop her a line whenever you feel like it!
aurora@aurorahanson.com
Shes had always been writing but only recently decided to break out of the shell and release her work to the public.
She is fascinated by the traditional western tales and gets her inspiration from stories from the Frontier Era.
Aurora is married to her very own special cowboy and has two grown children!
She has always loved horses and, when she is not writing, she enjoys riding along with her lovely husband.
Aurora loves to connect with her readers, so drop her a line whenever you feel like it!
aurora@aurorahanson.com
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September 8, 2025
Great Story
I really enjoyed reading this story. This is a really good story, full of adventure and excitement. I really enjoyed reading this story.
I really enjoyed reading this story. This is a really good story, full of adventure and excitement. I really enjoyed reading this story.
September 30, 2025
Great emotional story.
Got towards the end and couldn't stop reading had to know if I would get my happy ending. Very emotional at times.special characters always interesting..
Got towards the end and couldn't stop reading had to know if I would get my happy ending. Very emotional at times.special characters always interesting..
October 5, 2025
heartfelt
A riverting saga with complex characters throughout with a free flowing story line encompassing the many twists and turns in the story
A riverting saga with complex characters throughout with a free flowing story line encompassing the many twists and turns in the story
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews