Kelly Ranch #3
Caleb & Alice
Set in the charming town of Sugar Brush, Missouri, this romance unfolds between two quietly resilient souls—Alice, a librarian with a hidden well of strength, and Caleb, a stoic farmer whose world revolves around his son and his land. Their story is a slow burn, rich with emotional nuance, unexpected tenderness, and the kind of growth that feels earned.
Alice is a woman who’s spent years in the background, juggling two jobs and nursing a quiet crush on a man too busy to notice. But when a moment of danger cracks open the door to possibility, she steps through it with courage and grace. Her transformation—from invisible to radiant—is not just physical, but deeply personal. It’s a journey of reclaiming space, voice, and desire.
Caleb, for all his physical presence, is emotionally guarded. He’s a man shaped by responsibility, loyalty, and a complicated past with the mother of his child. Watching him slowly awaken to Alice’s presence—and to his own blind spots—is one of the story’s most satisfying arcs. He’s not your typical romance hero: scruffy, soft around the middle, and emotionally constipated. But that’s what makes his evolution so compelling. His quiet gestures, like reading aloud at night, speak volumes.
The book doesn’t shy away from darker moments. There’s real danger, trauma, and emotional reckoning. But it’s handled with care, and always in service of the characters’ growth. Alice’s backstory is particularly poignant, revealing layers of sacrifice and estrangement that make her eventual happiness feel deeply earned.
The supporting cast—Caleb’s family, Alice’s few but loyal friends, and especially Jesse, Caleb’s brilliant son—add warmth and texture. The romance builds slowly, with missteps and misunderstandings, but also laughter, sweetness, and a sense of mutual healing.
This is a story about being seen, about choosing love even when it’s messy, and about finding joy in unexpected places. If you’re drawn to emotionally intelligent romance with a strong sense of place and character, this one’s worth savoring.
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About the author
Julia Wolf writes sexy rockers, broken bad boys, snarky heroines, and bad ass women. She's a firm believer in happily ever afters, no matter how rocky the road is to get there.
Julia lives in Maryland with her husband and three crazy, beautiful children. When she's not writing romance, she's reading it. Some of her favorite things are, in no particular order: goats, books, coffee, and Target.
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