Meet Tess
Tess Seta isn’t your typical private investigator. With a quick wit, a relentless drive for justice, and a soft spot for bourbon and family, Tess walks the fine line between chaos and charm. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, she navigates high-stakes investigations with smarts, sarcasm, and a stubborn streak that won’t quit.
When she’s not solving crimes with the no-nonsense Chief Brise Bennett—or exchanging banter that says there might be more between them—she’s holding down the fort at home with her mom and Gmaw, trying to grow her fledgling PI business one case at a time.
Equal parts tenacious and tender-hearted, Tess brings heart, humor, and a fearless sense of purpose to every mystery she unravels. Whether confronting corruption, uncovering secrets, or chasing down cold-blooded culprits, one thing’s for sure: once Tess Seta is on the case, the truth doesn’t stand a chance of staying hidden.
Meet Amas
Amas Arnold isn’t just a horseman—he’s the beating heart of the AA Ranch. Meticulous, driven, and built from equal parts grit and grace, Amas has spent decades turning his Kentucky farm into a legend. From dawn feedings to million-dollar purses at the Derby, he shoulders the weight of success with quiet determination and a stubborn streak that never backs down.
When he isn’t strategizing the ranch’s next big win—or trying to keep his brother Adam’s laid-back outlook from driving him crazy—Amas is a devoted husband to Celeste and a father whose pride in his family runs deeper than any bourbon barrel. Even when exhaustion sets in and the work feels endless, he never loses sight of why he started: to build something lasting, together.
Whether navigating high-stakes horse deals, unexpected blessings, or the tragedies that threaten everything he’s built, Amas Arnold remains steadfast—a man who will always bet on hard work, family, and the next sunrise over the pasture.
Meet Celeste
Celeste Arnold has the poise of a Southern belle and the backbone of a champion. Raised among horses and dreams, she’s spent her life balancing grit with grace on the AA Ranch alongside Amas, her high school sweetheart. A sharp mind for business, a warm heart for her family, and a fierce devotion to their legacy define her—until an unexpected pregnancy turns her world upside down.
Facing high-risk complications and the weight of tragedies that rocked the ranch, Celeste discovers that even the strongest hearts can falter. When postpartum depression threatens to steal her joy, she must summon every ounce of courage to find her way back to herself, her husband, and her newborn daughter.
Resilient, elegant, and unafraid to fight for the life she loves, Celeste is proof that true strength often shows itself in the quietest, hardest moments.
Meet Adam
Adam Arnold is the kind of man who believes life’s too short not to savor every moment. The younger brother with a ready laugh and a taste for good bourbon and big family dinners, Adam balances Amas’s seriousness with humor and warmth. He’s a capable rancher and a loyal partner, but he’s never been afraid to slow down and enjoy the ride.
Married to Tanya—his match in loyalty and spirit—Adam built a sprawling home in the hopes of filling it with children and laughter. Even as the ranch’s success grows and dark clouds pass over their family, Adam remains the steady, good-natured presence everyone counts on.
Whether raising thoroughbreds or raising a glass, Adam Arnold brings an open heart and an easy smile to everything he does.
Meet Tanya
Tanya Arnold is the kind of woman who will show up before you even ask. Compassionate, determined, and brimming with quiet strength, Tanya keeps the Arnold family grounded when life spins out of control. With her nurturing heart and unshakable resolve, she’s the first to step in—whether it’s supporting Celeste through a complicated pregnancy or helping raise the next generation under their roof.
Her own dream of a big family has shaped her outlook, but it’s her resilience and capacity to love that define her most. When Celeste’s struggle with postpartum depression becomes impossible to ignore, Tanya doesn’t hesitate to intervene, proving that real family is about standing together through every storm.
A force of nature with a tender side, Tanya is the backbone of the AA Ranch’s home life—and the quiet hero who makes sure no one is left behind.