When We Fell

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>When Alice arrives in Ojai to care for her ailing grandmother she never expects to find herself living with Arthur-a gentle horse trainer whose quiet strength masks deep scars. As Alice builds an innovative equine therapy program and forms bonds with her co-workers she discovers something she never thought possible: a place that feels like home.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>But both Alice and Arthur are running from painful pasts. Alice has spent years avoiding emotional attachment convinced she's too damaged for lasting love. Arthur hides his addiction recovery terrified that his truth will drive away the woman who's become his anchor. When crisis strikes and secrets surface they must decide if their growing love is worth fighting for.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Set against the backdrop of a healing ranch and filled with found family second chances and the transformative power of trust this is a story about two broken souls discovering that sometimes the greatest risk is letting someone stay.</span></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Tropes:</strong></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Workplace (horse trainer and occupational therapist)</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Forced proximity (roommates)</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Found family</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Latino MMC (Brazilian)</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Age gap (8 years)</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Addiction/recovery rep</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Chronic pain rep (cervicogenic headaches)</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Caretaking</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Slow burn</span></li></ul>