The Magic and Constancy of LoveCelebrate one family's enduring passion for love, land, and legacy with Hearts for the Holidays: An El Ocaso Anthology.Love endures along the coast of California. Gifted to the Galteros in 1842, Rancho El Ocaso-with its rugged canyons and arroyos descending to the Pacific Ocean-becomes the pride and passion of a family that binds its loyalties to the land and each other. First rancheros, then vintners and orchardists, then entrepreneurs and hoteliers, each new generation remains deeply committed to family and the land they cherish. The Carpenter's Gift by Linda Carroll-BraddA sheltered woman on a California rancho can't stop thinking of the handsome carpenter hired by her father. But his profession demands he travel for jobs, which casts doubt on the possibility of a relationship.Heart & Soul by Selene Grace SilverSocialite Paloma Galtero holds onto her independence as fiercely as her family hangs onto their historical rancho. Hollywood composer Gerard Flores wants more than her love; he wants her heart and soul joined to him in marriage. Can he win her over on the night of her Halloween masquerade gala?She Sells Sea Spells by Ciara BlumeWhen Luna's magical proposal business suffers its first disaster, she's forced to partner with her high school heartbreak Bowie, who doesn't even seem to remember her! Working together to fix his botched engagement means risking everything she's built, including her carefully guarded heart.Curtain Call in Carver Landing by Jenny HansenA single mom, her brilliant son, and a guarded drama teacher find love, courage, and a second chance at happily-ever-after . . . all sealed with a New Year's Day kiss.Dance of Love and Death by Louella NelsonOn Día de los Muertos, gardening writer Carolina Galtero finds herself far from home, facing a bull arena challenge before a circle of powerful politicians and the commanding gaze of diplomat Mateo del Mar. His call for valentía stirs both fear and desire, making her wonder if this day is meant for destiny rather than remembrance.Sol by Maricela de BarceloA broken-down van. A mother's last wish. And a reluctant veterinarian with a condo he can't sell. What starts as a favor turns into a journey of healing, discovery, and a love that might just be destiny.Love Beneath the Veil by Domino SavoieDestiny Galtero doesn't take risks. Not after a lifetime of being told she was too much-too curvy, too impulsive, too visible. But one stolen moment onstage, veiled in sheer silk and glittering coins, changes everything-because Griffin looks at her like he's been waiting for her to set him on fire.
