The price of the land: historical romance, mexico (The Preciado Family Book 1) Kindle Edition

In 1840s Mexico, land is not just property; it is destiny, power, and survival. Joaquín Preciado, a landowner of strong character and profound silences, finds himself cornered. With the family estate on the verge of bankruptcy and constantly pursued by Montoya—an ambitious enemy seeking to seize every hectare—Joaquín is forced to make a pact with the only man capable of saving him: Julián Preciado.But the rescue comes at a price, one not paid in gold, but in a family name. The deal is clear: a marriage of convenience with Isabel, Julián's daughter. She is a woman of sharp intelligence and unwavering will, unaware that her whirlwind wedding, celebrated under the guise of passion, is actually the linchpin of a legal contract to protect her husband's lands.Amidst disputed borders, political betrayals, and the looming threat of war with the United States, Isabel and Joaquín must decide if their union can survive the initial lie. Because in a world where everything has a price, love might be the one thing that's non-negotiable. Read more