In the bustling city of Brookville, the Thompson family epitomized a blend of intellect, creativity, and boundless energy. Antony, a distinguished lawyer known for his sharp wit and unwavering principles, found balance in his life through his wife Isabella, a respected professor whose passion for literature ignited minds at the local university.
Their elder son, Joseph, followed in Antony's footsteps as an advocate, advocating for justice with a fervor that earned him admiration in legal circles. His wife Maria, a brilliant software developer, brought innovation into their home and workplace. Together, they nurtured their two sons: Cruz, a dedicated college student aspiring to become a journalist, and Ron, a spirited schoolboy with an insatiable curiosity about the world.
Anton, the younger son, thrived in both law and music, practicing law diligently while enchanting friends and family with his soulful guitar melodies. His wife Christina, an art teacher at the local school, infused creativity into their lives and the lives of their children.
The youngest members of the Thompson clan were Sasha, a precocious 5-year-old with a penchant for storytelling and a love for painting, and little Ray, an adorable 1-year-old whose giggles filled their home with joy.
When long estranged Jake returns to West Line Ranch, Liz can't help but sense that they're in for a world of trouble - though as the two become closer, Liz becomes torn between her family and the man she's starting to fall for.
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After the beloved owner of West Line Ranch passes away, Liz and the rest of the ranch get a wild surprise at the reading of the will - long estranged Jake is on his way back to West Line Ranch, which can only mean trouble. When he arrives to not only discover he was granted full ownership of the ranch, but that he must stay for a year, he agrees, as there's nothing holding him to his past. However, the longer he stays at the ranch, the more he begins to fall for not just the simpler way of life in the country, but for Liz as well.
This is Book 1 of the West Brothers Series.
Book 2 - Western Connection and Book 3 - Western Flame, are also available to read exclusively on Wattpad
Watty's Shortlist - 2021
[[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]]
Cover designed by Ashley Santoro