New Releases by Carolyne Aarsen

"She''s happily planted roots. He has a serious case of wanderlust. Will joining forces prove opposites attract? Former novelist Becky Ellison adores her close-knit community. So as the dedicated editor of the local magazine, she''s apprehensive about her next boss being an out-of-towner. And when he turns out to be the same cynical reviewer who destroyer her author career, she''s terrified history is about to repeat itself. Rick Ethier isn''t interested in settling down. But to keep his cushy travel-writing gig, he''s under orders to tough out a year-long contract making a two-bit periodical turn a profit. And he''s convinced the gorgeous but obstinate editor will fight his dollar-driven vision. Working together, sparks fly as Becky glimpses the more sensitive side of the hard-nosed handsome man. But when she lands the scoop of a lifetime, Rick''s ruthless exploitation threatens to pit his pocketbook against her heart. Can this star-crossed couple bury the hatchet and pen love''s greatest headline?" -- Back cover.

"Celeste Prins is done with pressure and stress. She''s glad to be back in her small home town in Aspen Valley. She has plans. Downsize. Start a new business. Most of all, build a log house on her new lakefront property. The only person for the job is the taciturn and reclusive Wade Hicks, who instantly refuses. Wade wants Aspen Valley in his rear-view mirror. The town represents a shameful past, made worse by the disarray left by his late father, a hoarder, and the rumours of shady business dealings by the late uncle Wade worked with. Desperate for money while he works to clean up his family''s mess, Wade is forced to accept Celeste''s offer. Celeste''s thrilled, though falling for the handsome contractor - no matter how good he looks coming out of the lake, dripping wet--was never in her plan. She''s been burnt before by an untrustworthy partner and boyfriend. Not going down that road again. And Wade certainly has no intention of getting tangled up with a woman who could be his ex-fiance''s doppelganger, a woman who wasn''t willing to stand up to the lies and rumours. Both Wade and Celeste endured broken trusts and built walls around their hearts. But as their attraction grows, can they find the faith and courage to open their lives to the possibility of a forever love? From USA Today Bestselling Author Carolyne Aarsen, comes a book full of warmth, wit and, best of all, swoon-worthy romance."--Amazon.

Promise to the dead. Duty to the living. Drake vowed to look after his dying army buddy''s pregnant wife. He did not count on falling in love with her. Beth Carruthers has been living with her in-laws on their ranch. She wants nothing to do with Drake until an accident sends her father-in-law to the hospital and forces the baby to come early. She needs help. Drake can''t leave Beth to struggle alone, but he can''t help feeling guilty for loving her. Beth wants to trust Drake, but he''s no cowboy. He''s a soldier. He seems steadfast and trustworthy, two things her cheating husband was not. Will they learn to lean on each other or will secrets from Drake''s past strangle the possibility they of a future together? *** USA today bestselling author, Carolyne Aarsen, presents another heartwarming cowboy romance that about trust and love.

New York City may have hardened her soul, but Heather Bannister is still a country girl to the core. ufeffNow, broken and beaten she is back in Aspen Valley with a heavy heart, regrets and unspeakable burdens that she thought she had left behind. Seeing her old love, John and his daughter, brings everything she tried to keep buried, rushing to the surface. But if she didn''t feel she deserved him before, she does even less now. John Argal is a widower with a beloved daughter he is determined to do right by. She''s his life and his focus now. He has worked hard and plans on taking over Refuge Ranch. But having Heather back is a distracting complication he can''t afford. Nor does he like the emotions she brings back. Can Heather get over her shame and find her way back to home and to love? Is John able to forgive Heather for walking away from him six years ago? Or can maybe they rekindle a long-lost love that might have never burnt out. Buy Western Romance and return to Refuge Ranch and Aspen Vally for a sweet romance about the power of forgiveness.

Dream job. Dream life. Yet for Abby Newton happiness eludes her. And being back in Aspen Valley doesn''t help. Because that means facing a past that has been a shadow over her life. And now she has to work with the man who caused it. Lee Bannister has a long road ahead of him to prove that he is more than just an ex-con. Ten years ago Lee had almost killed Abby''s father and has served time for that life changing mistake. Lee longs to be able to erase this stain on his past and find the same happiness his sisters have found. He has never forgotten Abby and his feelings for her. But the past hangs between them, stacking the odds against any relationship. But as they spend time together love finds its own way and they can''t fight their attraction. Until a sinister secret rises up from the past threatening everything Abby and Lee know about themselves and each other. Can forgiveness pave the way to a second chance for Abby and Lee, or will bitterness blind them to love''s possibilities? USA today bestselling author, Carolyne Aarsen, presents a heartwarming cowboy romance that focuses on the overcoming past pains to find forgiveness.

His brother''s dying wish was that Kip take care of his sons. Nicole has come to take them away from the only home they''ve known And Nicole has the law on her side in the form of her sister''s will giving their father guardianship of the boys. Kip isn''t letting the boys go without a fight. No matter what she claims or how much of a beautiful distraction she is. He''s not breaking his promise to his brother. The boys belong in the open spaces and freedom of the ranch. While Nicole would just as soon whisk the boys away as soon as possible, Kip is digging in his heels until she can prove the validity of the will. As she waits, Nicole spends time with her nephew. But she also comes to know the ruggedly handsome cowboy better. In Kip she sees a man whose love and devotion for his family is what she''s always yearned for from her adoptive father. And Kip is a man she''s growing dangerously attracted to. As she wrestles with her desire to help her father and her changing relationship with Kip, she grows more confused. And Kip''s kisses don''t help matters. However, when an earth-shattering secret is revealed, it threatens to take down their relationship and change everything they thought was true. Can Kip and Nicole''s relationship stand this test? Or will it pit them against each other in a challenge to their faith, family alliances and love for each other? Read Western Wishes to come back to Aspen Valley in this sweet romance.

Miriam could use a Christmas miracle. But she doesn''t feel she deserves it. Not after giving up her baby for adoption to her brother while in prison. But now her baby''s parents are dead. And she and her child''s uncle, Duncan, are forced to work together to help their orphaned niece get through Christmas. Neither feels capable but both have hearts full of love for her. Miriam has never completely gotten over Duncan. They met at their respective siblings'' wedding. They both thought something magical was growing between them. They parted ways, promising, needing to keep in touch. Then Miriam''s life imploded and shame kept her away. Now, as joint guardians of their niece, the only thing they can agree on is trying to find out what is best for Celia. Neither feels capable but as they work together the old attraction ignites. Can their changing relationship survive Christmas and the dark secret Miriam harbors? A secret that could drive Miriam away from Duncan, Celia, and This Place. If you like Christmas reunions, romantic sleigh rides, and stories about second chances, you''ll love Carolyne Aarsen''s story of loss and redemption and Christmas wonder.

Home for the holidays Texas Christmas Twins by Deb Kastner Celebrity photographer Miranda Morgan has left LA to become guardian of her sister’s twin babies in her hometown of Wildhorn, Texas. The twins’ handsome godfather, Simon West, isn’t thrilled about letting spontaneous Miranda into his carefully managed world. But the two band together to create a cozy country Christmas for the twins. Could this holiday transform Miranda and Simon’s tentative friendship into a forever love? The Cowboy''s Family Christmas by Carolyne Aarsen Leanne Walsh is stunned when Reuben Walsh returns to his family’s ranch for the holidays. Though she had married his stable brother, it was unpredictable Reuben who held her heart—until he broke it. Reuben built his dreams around Leanne once before and now is trying to resist her and her sweet young son. But in a season full of surprises, the promise of family is a gift too tempting to resist. 2 Uplifting Stories Texas Christmas Twins and The Cowboy''s Family Christmas

Texas Christmas Twins - Deb Kastner Miranda Morgan''s Christmas will be twice as busy now that she''s guardian of her sister''s sweet twin babies. But the celebrity photographer is happy to trade a glamorous L.A. lifestyle for motherhood in her small hometown of Wildhorn, Texas. Unfortunately, the twins'' handsome godfather, Simon West, is unconvinced. The brooding rancher isn''t thrilled about letting sunny, spontaneous Miranda into his carefully managed world. Though they disagree on almost everything, Simon and Miranda discover common ground as they work to make the twins'' first country Christmas cozy and bright. Could this holiday transform Miranda and Simon''s tentative friendship into a forever love? The Cowboy''s Family Christmas - Carolyn Aarsen Leanne Walsh is stunned when Reuben Walsh returns to his family''s ranch for the holidays. No matter how hard she''s tried to convince herself that marrying the more stable Walsh brother was the right decision, it was unpredictable Reuben who held her heart – until he broke it. Leanne''s frosty reception cuts deeper than Reuben expected, yet he can''t leave the widowed single mom short-handed with Christmas drawing near. He built his dreams around Leanne once before, and is trying to resist her and her sweet young son. But in a season full of surprises, the promise of family is a gift too tempting to ignore.

Dan and Leslie made the temporary trip to the farm to rebuild their marriage and their bank account. But once their he''s drawn into his close-knit family and she feels she''s losing her identity. Growing up the daughter of a dysfunctional alcoholic, Leslie couldn''t navigate this new place. She has other dreams, other plans. And it looks like this change could end up pushing her and Dan further apart as their focus shifts. A near tragedy tests their choices and challenges their long-held beliefs how to maintain their marriage, their family and make a home. Get The Only Best Place and escape to Holmes Crossing in this first book in a heartwarming series of family, romance and community.

Healing the cowboy soldier A Family for the Soldier - Carolyne Aarsen Grady Stillwater’s Texas ranch needs his attention — and so does his brother’s abandoned baby. But the injuries the former special ops soldier sustained in Afghanistan have skewered his confidence. Physical therapist Chloe Miner offers hope and guidance, but she’s also hiding a secret. Chloe has a baby on the way, and she may need Grady every bit as much as he does her… Heart of a Soldier - Belle Calhoune When returning soldier Dylan Hart arrives in Texas to meet pen pal Holly Lynch, he’s shocked to discover the woman he fell in love with has kept a very big secret. Dylan is hurt that Holly didn’t confide in him, but he’s committed to staying in town when her family hires him to help on their ranch. And as Dylan reconnects with Holly, he’ll have to decide what matters most…

Healing the cowboy soldier A Family for the Soldier by Carolyne Aarsen Grady Stillwater’s Texas ranch needs his attention—and so does his brother''s abandoned baby. But the injuries the former special ops soldier sustained in Afghanistan have skewered his confidence. Physical therapist Chloe Miner offers hope and guidance, but she’s also hiding a secret. Chloe has a baby on the way, and she may need Grady every bit as much as he does her… Heart of a Soldier by Belle Calhoune When returning soldier Dylan Hart arrives in Texas to meet pen pal Holly Lynch, he''s shocked to discover the woman he fell in love with has kept a very big secret. Dylan is hurt that Holly didn''t confide in him, but he''s committed to staying in town when her family hires him to help on their ranch. And as Dylan reconnects with Holly, he''ll have to decide what matters most… 2 Uplifting Stories A Family for the Soldier and Heart of a Soldier

\"A father determined to protect his betrayed heart and the son he loves A woman with unyielding plans to move on from the mistakes of her past. Liam Prins has come back to Aspen Valley to make a fresh start in life for himself and his son, Matthew. To fill the bitter void his divorce has created. Aspen Valley was his childhood home and Liam wants Matthew to experience the same sense of belonging and family. The last thing he needs is for the boy to become attached to a woman who makes no secret of her plan to leave town. A woman who has drastically changed from the sweet and shy girl he once tutored to the spunky and sassy woman who is charismatic, charming and eye-catching. Liam is intrigued at the change in Aubrey but cant afford to let his son become attached to her. Or himself. Aubrey doesn''t want anything to distract her from her plan to sell the restaurant she''s inherited and put Aspen Valley in her rear-view mirror. The town holds too many humiliating memories. Then Matthew and his handsome father come into her restaurant and back into her life. As her high school tutor, Dr. Liam Prins was her first crush and first love and the pull is still there. And his son Matthew steals her heart much like Liam once stole hers. But she''s not the shy, retiring girl she used to be and the mistakes she made haunt her still. As their attraction sparks and build, both must decide whether they should guard their hearts, or open themselves to the healing power of love. From USA Today Bestselling author, Carolyne Aarsen comes A Yearning Heart, a sweet romance about second chances at love and moving on from the pain of the past.\"--Amazon.

He''s lasted eight seconds on rank broncs. Can he manage the rest of his life around the woman he never forgot?Battered in body and spirit, ex-rode star, Lucas Prins has come back home to settle down in Aspen Valley and ranch with his brothers. But to do that, they need to expand. And to do that, he needs to make a land deal with Aria Waldren, the woman he left behind. The woman he never felt worthy of. Aria Waldren thought she could handle Lucas Prin''s return to their home-town. When he waltzed out of her life to chase his dreams, he broke her heart, shattered her dreams, but she got through, built up a law career and now is settled in her life. So there''s no way she''s letting someone who couldn''t respect what she needed control her emotions. But she got through their first face to face meeting in her office. So far so good. Lucas isn''t thrilled with the idea of being cast opposite Aria in the community play. But they are stuck and his family is invested in the production. And he''s not letting his family down again. He can do this. But it''s harder than he thought, looking into her eyes and pretending to be in love with her. Until his pretending shifts dangerously close to reality. Aria fights her changing feelings for Lucas, knowing she can''t trust him. She can''t give in. And his relationship with her deceased father is a complication she can''t work around. And yet...As they grow closer, the walls around Aria''s secrets start crumbling. When they fall, will her and Lucas still be together?

A family for Christmas Mistletoe Daddy by Deb Kastner After Vivian Grainger buys him at the town’s charity bachelor auction, Nick McKenna feels obligated to help her construct her dream spa and beauty shop in time for Christmas—but the cowboy won’t be sticking around. When he realizes Vivian is pregnant, though, everything changes. Seeing the joy she brings to everyone around her, it’s clear to Nick that Vivian and her child are what’s missing from his life… The Cowboy''s Christmas Baby by Carolyne Aarsen No one expected Erin McCauley to arrive in Saddlebank, Montana, with a baby…and no wedding ring. Especially not Dean Moore, who cared for Erin but knew she would never go for a hard-living cowboy like him. While helping renovate Erin''s new home, Dean realizes he''s still in love with her—and with her beautiful daughter. But can Erin see that Dean is offering exactly what she''s longing for?

A family for Christmas Mistletoe Daddy - Deb Kastner After Vivian Grainger buys him at a charity bachelor auction, Nick McKenna feels obligated to help the bubbly blonde build her dream spa and beauty shop — but the burly cowboy won’t be sticking around. When he realises Vivian is pregnant, though, everything changes. It’s clear to Nick that Vivian — and her child — are what’s missing from his life and, as they build her shop together, Nick will do his best to build a path to Vivian’s heart. The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby - Carolyne Aarsen No one expected Erin McCauley to arrive in Saddlebank, Montana, with a baby... Especially not Dean Moore, who knew the by-the-book girl would never go for a hard-living cowboy like him. While helping renovate Erin’s new home, Dean realises he’s still in love with her — and with her beautiful daughter. But is guilt holding Erin back from seeing that Dean is offering the home — and the family — she’s always wanted?

\"If Adele Marten''s troubled childhood taught her anything it was that family is everything. So when the time comes to keep a promise she made to her dying friend, she knew she would do whatever it takes to reunite a father and son... who have never met. Even risk her fragile heart. Hard-working single dad, Wyatt Sutton had his hands full raising twin girls and running a ranch, after his wife took off and left them. He''s been doing things on his own for a long time. When a gorgeous stranger shows up on his doorstep with child she claims is his, Wyatt is thrown for a loop. A simple test can tell him what he already knows... the boy is his. Too bad it''s not as easy to figure out his feelings for Adele. She''s everything he never knew he was missing, but she has plans-- and he already had a family. With goodbye on the horizon, can Adele and Wyatt let go of the past to take a chance on a country romance? \"--Amazon.

He is her father''s enemy. She is a complication he can''t afford. After many lonely years away, Sarah is back in Millars Crossing because of a mysterious request from her estranged father. But when she arrives her father’s sudden stroke renders him unable to speak. For years Sarah has yearned to be forgiven for the past. A forgiveness that involves her father’s enemy and the man who had haunted her dreams--the ruggedly handsome Logan Carleton. Sarah’s father and Logan have a dark past she’s only heard hints of. But that hasn’t stopped her from being attracted to him at one time. Can Sarah discover the secret her father is hiding? A secret woven into the tragedies that haunt Logan as well? And will the discovery tear apart the fragile relationship she and Logan have struggled to rebuild?

Second-Chance Cowboy by Carolyne Aarsen Morgan Walsh needs ex-fiancée Tabitha Rennie’s help to connect with his son, Nathan. But Tabitha is determined to keep her distance. As soon as she’s paid off her father’s debts, she’ll leave town and the painful memories of the real reason she left Morgan years ago. Yet spending time with Morgan and Nathan is sparking dreams of family and fresh starts… The Texan’s Twins by Jolene Navarro Between providing for her twins and achieving her dream of running a wildlife sanctuary, Danica Bergmann has no room for anything else. So when the volunteer she’s taken on turns out to be Reid McAllister, her secret husband, who disappeared before she got a chance to reveal she was pregnant, it flips her world upside down. Reid’s a changed man, but can Danica learn to trust him again?

He''s still reeling from the breakup. She''s ashamed of what she did. Can a chance reunion mend the fence, or are some hearts forever broken? Kane can''t face running his foster family''s ranch alone. By now he''d hoped to live on the property with his wife and children, but his ex-fiancée''s betrayal threw a wrench into his dreams. Despite his anger, after he discovers his former flame down and out, he knows providing shelter is the right thing to do. Faith Howard always dreamed of entertaining audiences with her guitar and even sacrificed a future with a good man to follow her heart. Life on the road didn''t turn out like she hoped and now she''s broke and out of luck. When her ex selflessly offers help, she can''t help but be riddled with guilt. As the estranged couple recovers from the past, a friend of the family drops off two toddlers and heads for the hills. Will Kane and Faith''s new role as surrogate parents help them heal old wounds and find a second chance, or will the weight of too much baggage push them apart? A Cowboy''s Reunion is the first book in a sweet western romance series called Family Ties. If you like second chance stories, buried passions, and big country settings, then you''ll love Carolyne Aarsen''s heartfelt novel. Buy A Cowboy''s Reunion to ride a trail of forgiveness and love today!

A single mother who dreams of home meets a contractor on the run from his past. Will he tear down their only chance at a shared future?

Find a fresh start at life and love in these two stories by author Carolyne Aarsen The Rancher’s Return In the wake of family tragedy, Carter Beck wants to sell Rocking K ranch—the only home he’s ever known. His new horse trainer, Emma Minton, sees the ranch as her fresh start. And as Emma’s little boy becomes attached to Carter, he wonders if selling the ranch is really for the best. Could this bond mean a second chance at a family…for all of them? Daddy Lessons The high school sweetheart who broke her heart is the last person teacher Hailey Deacon expects to see during her temporary stay in her hometown. But when widower Dan Morrow brings his troubled six-year-old daughter to Hailey for help, how can she refuse? Hailey vows not to fall for him again. But if a determined little girl has her way, Hailey won’t be leaving Hartley Creek again anytime soon.

Cowboy daddy! Shauntelle Dexter''s twin girls think they''ve found their perfect new dad in cowboy Noah Cosgrove. But how could she ever be interested in the man her family believes responsible for her brother''s death? Besides, while she''s putting down roots in Cedar Ridge, the big–city contractor will soon be hitting the highway straight out of town – until he''s roped into building Shauntelle''s dream restaurant. Working beside her reopens old wounds Noah would rather forget. But he doesn''t know real trouble until his mother and the twins join forces. One wily matchmaker, two precocious little girls and one beautiful woman may be more than a reluctant cowboy can resist.

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With over 1.5 million copies of her books in print Carolyne Aarsen brings us another sweet inspirational romance She''s a journalist on a mission. He''s in heart... and in her way. Will they have to choose between justice and love? As the plain older sibling to two beautiful sisters, Nadine Laidlaw is used to being overlooked. But she refuses to let her late father''s employer overlook his suspicious death. She aims to use her job as editor of the town newspaper to probe into the case, but there''s only one problem. Her secret high school crush Clint just took over the paper, and he wants the story buried... her past feelings bubbling to the surface, Nadine continues to butt heads with her handsome boss. At the same time, she needs to deal with a sick mother, a matchmaking grandmother, and a fake boyfriend who turns out to be all too real. When Clint reveals a hidden truth about the past, Nadine has to make a choice: continue the quest for justice or find room in her busy life for love... Her Heart''s Promise is the second book in the Sweethearts of Sweet Creek Series and was previously published as A Bride at Last. you like plucky heroines, workplace romances, and surprising twists, then you''ll love Carolyne Aarsen''s alluring and mysterious tale. Buy Her Heart''s Promise to start the front-page story today!

A perfect Christmas gift! Two Stealing Home novels in one by author Carolyne Aarsen A Family-Style Christmas After witnessing Simon Steele''s motorcycle crash, nurse Caitlin Severn can''t help but stay by his side. While nursing him back to health, she finds that behind his bravado is a man struggling to find faith and a feeling of family. With Christmas coming, Caitlin''s wish is for Simon to find his way home...and to her heart. A Mother at Heart For Miriam Spencer, coming home means reuniting with Jake Steele--the man she''s never stopped loving. Now a widower with an adorable young daughter, Jake fears letting Miriam get too close again. But when his father gets sick, Miriam steps right in to help--and they realize that they''re meant to be together...forever.

Holiday Ranch Reunion Leanne Walsh is stunned when Reuben Walsh returns to his family’s ranch for the holidays. No matter how hard she tried to convince herself that marrying the more stable Walsh brother was the right decision, it was unpredictable Reuben who held her heart—until he broke it. Leanne’s frosty reception cuts deeper than Reuben expected, yet he can’t leave the widowed single mom shorthanded with Christmas drawing near. He built his dreams around Leanne once before, and now is trying to resist her and her sweet young son. But in a season full of surprises, the promise of family is a gift too tempting to ignore.