Book excerpt: In the sun-baked hills of 1870s Sacramento, where secrets run as deep as the gold veins in the nearby mountains, two couples fight for love, justice, and redemption in this spellbinding duo of tales from the Of Gold & Blood series. Unbridled Vengeance, Book 5, introduces us to Caleb Stewart, an honorable rancher wrongly accused of a brutal double murder. As he battles to clear his name and escape the gallows, he finds an unlikely ally in his enchanting French neighbor, Madeleine Laurent. But Madeleine harbors her own dark past – one that's followed her across an ocean. Blackmailed into silence by her supposedly dead husband, she must choose between protecting Caleb and safeguarding her own life. Can their budding love survive in a world where the past never truly dies? In Hope Redeemed" Book 6, we delve deeper into the Stewart family saga with Caleb's sister, Josefa. Pregnant and mourning her murdered fiancé, Josefa faces scandal and ruin unless she can secure a suitable marriage. Enter Santiago Valaquez, a loyal vaquero who's loved Josefa from afar for years. When Santiago uncovers disturbing secrets about Josefa's new suitor – and his own family history – he must decide whether to risk everything to protect the woman he loves. Can Josefa and Santiago overcome societal barriers and family traditions to find happiness together? From windswept ranches to moonlit haciendas, Of Gold & Blood Series 3 weaves a tapestry of passion, danger, and redemption. If you love deeply drawn characters, heart-pounding suspense, and romance that defies all odds, then you'll be captivated by Jenny Wheeler's enthralling tales of courage and second chances in the wild heart of California. Buy Of Gold & Blood Series 3 today and lose yourself in a world where love is the greatest treasure–and the most dangerous gamble of all.