The Valley of Tears — Valentina Luellen

After bitter conflict and bloodshed over its precious water rights by the 1840's the Valley de Lagrimas is one of the most peaceful, thriving areas of California until its owner Ysanne de Rivera, returns after spending six months in Monterey to find that the valley is once more filled with tears. Caught up in a feud to gain possession of it. Who can she trust? Her only brother Felipe or Ray Valdez, the man she believes is responsible for her father's death … the only man she will ever love?