“The Rancher in Stilettos” captivated readers across a course of three novels, featuring Texas-born rancher Zaide Grace and her close-knit group of friends known as “the dreamers.”

Fans of the series and new readers alike will delight in “The Rancher before Stilettos,” a prequel that delves into the backstory of this enduring sisterhood, centered around Zaide, the group’s linchpin.

Discover the roots of fellowship, solidarity, controversy, and conflict as we follow this camaraderie and Zaide’s journey from cowboy boots to mile-high heels. A move from Texas to New York City, plus a challenging job opportunity and a new best friend in corporate HR manager Sasha Rollands unites two women from different worlds who share much in common.

The pair discovers a “magical middle” during weekend outings and shopping excursions around the metropolis, a backdrop for the healing and joy of sharing their stories. With birthdays just a day apart, the two quickly become “Virgo siblings” and confidantes, as Zaide’s life reaches the next level, while inquisitive Sasha helps to reveal and inform the journey that brought her there.

Dive into the men in Zaide’s life, too, where romance and chemistry abound. Pick a favorite, if you can, when sparks fly and set hearts afire. Rugged appeal, vibrant chemistry, deep understanding and passion all get points for effort, but let’s see whose fire burns brightest.

This is “The Rancher before Stilettos,” not just a “coming of age” tale, but the story of a “coming of grace.”