05/23/2026
Deborah E. Garofano
**Genre:** Fiction – Contemporary Romance
Deborah Garofano spent too many years as a writer in the high-tech industry before she started penning fiction. Her debut novel, The Rancher’s Legacy, was released in December 2025; the sequel, The Passion Within, will be published in the fall of 2026. An award-winning author, she is a member of the Gulf Coast Writers Association and the Fort Myers Pelican Pens. She was born and raised in New England, but her heart is in the mountains and on the flyfishing streams of the Western United States.
Nestled in the shadow of Montana’s Bridger Range, Eliza Wentworth’s life is as rich and rugged as the land she calls home. A fiercely independent book editor with a quick with and a tender heart, Eliza never expected to fall for Harlan Gibbs, a charming rancher with deep pockets and even deeper convictions. What begins as a slow-burning courtship blossoms into a powerful love, grounded in respect, laughter, and shared dreams. But when tragedy strikes, Eliza is forced to confront heartbreak that threatens to undo everything she’s built. With quiet strength and steady support, she begins to piece together a new path: one filled with loss, healing, and unexpected love. Spanning the rhythms of ranch life, the bonds of chosen family, and the enduring pull of second chances, The Rancher’s Legacy is a moving story of resilience, romance, and the courage to open your heart when the unthinkable happens.
