
ABOUT THE BOOK
GENRE – Fiction, Romance
RELEASE DATE – July 27, 2025
CONTENT WARNINGS – Spicy scenes, strong language, forbidden romance, emotional trauma, age gap, mental health themes, brother’s best friend tension
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If you love your cowboys grumpy and your heroines fierce, Valentina Iania just dropped your next obsession. Her romances are absolutely smoldering. Unmasked is the second standalone in the Sunrise Ranch series. It is out now! It offers anonymous chats and forbidden touches. It’s filled with the ache of falling for the one person you’re not supposed to want.
WHAT IT IS ABOUT
Unmasked follows Diego Brooks. He is a guarded bull rider chasing a championship title. The story also follows Aurora “Rory” Riva. She is a returning performance coach with something to prove. They’ve been anonymously spilling their secrets to each other in a private online chat. Then, their real identities come crashing in. Rory is the little sister of Diego’s best friends and now she’s right in front of him, impossible to ignore.
WHY I CAN’T WAIT
This book had me at anonymous online flirtation meets brother’s best friend. Add in a cowboy with a tortured past. Include a whip-smart heroine who fights her own demons. The tension will light a fire in the Nevada desert. How will I resist? Valentina Iania balances angst and spice in a way that makes every stolen glance and slow-burn kiss worth the wait. You don’t need to read Saddle and Bound to dive in, but trust me, you’ll want to after this.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Valentina Iania writes swoon-worthy cowboy romance with no shortage of heat. Her stories unfold in gritty, emotional small-town settings. Sparks fly between strong-willed heroines and the rugged men who can’t resist them. When she’s not writing, Valentina is living the ranch life and plotting her next spicy love story. Whether you’re into sports, college angst, or broody millionaires, there’s more heat to come from this Bookstagrammer-turned-author.
Let’s Talk
Are you into the brother’s best friend trope or does the forbidden aspect make it even spicier? What’s your favorite cowboy romance? Drop your recommendations and let’s chat in the comments!





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