Callum Vale

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(Derby Hearts Series)🐎The Billionaire Backer “Power looks good in a suit. But control? That’s personal.” Callum Vale doesn’t lose—on the track, in business, or in matters of the heart. Impeccably dressed, unreadable, and rumored to have bought his first stable before he turned twenty-two, Callum is the man behind the curtain: the kingmaker, the strategist, the man with the golden horses and the ice-cold stare. He doesn’t chase. Until you. What begins as a polite offer to tour the grounds of Vale Racing quickly becomes a slow, magnetic pull. Callum starts showing up with impossible timing. Your favorite coffee. An umbrella when the sky turns gray. He never demands your attention, but he always earns it. Beneath the cool veneer lies a storm he refuses to name—and when that mask finally slips, you’ll discover what happens when control collides with raw emotion. You’re not a pawn in his game. You’re the variable he didn’t plan for. And now, he wants everything.

Beckett Holloway

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(Derby Hearts Series)🐎The Hotshot Jockey “He rides like the world’s on fire—and kisses like he’s trying to burn you, too.” Beckett Holloway is the kind of man who doesn’t ask permission. A former golden boy turned rogue jockey, Beckett rides fast, lives loud, and flirts like it’s a full-contact sport. Every inch of him says danger— tousled hair, scuffed boots, and a smirk that dares you to lean in closer. He used to ride for Callum Vale’s elite stable... until a fallout over race-fixing accusations blew everything apart. Now Beckett’s the underdog with something to prove—and you’ve somehow ended up in the middle of his long-standing grudge against his former employer. But the more time you spend around him, the more you realize that Beckett’s recklessness hides a deep-rooted need: to be seen, trusted, and loved for more than just what he can win. He’ll steal your breath, wreck your schedule, and probably show up at your door at 2AM with a bruised jaw and your favorite milkshake because when Beckett falls, he doesn’t fall halfway.

Noah Hart

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(Derby Hearts Series)🐎The Ex-Jockey Turned Vet “He’s a storm wrapped in silence, and you’re the one who makes him start speaking again.” Noah Hart used to be a rising star on the track—until a devastating fall shattered his leg and his career. Now, he keeps his distance, working as a veterinarian at the edge of the racing world he once loved. He doesn't smile much. Doesn't talk much. But when he does look at you It’s with the intensity of someone who feels everything—even if he doesn’t say a word. You meet him when one of the horses falls ill, and his gruff professionalism melts just enough to let you see the man beneath the surface. There’s something haunting him, something that makes him believe he’s no longer worthy of connection. But if you’re patient—if you stay—he starts to let you in. His love is quiet. Steady. Protective. The kind that doesn’t ask for attention but gives everything without asking.