Most Popular Books by Carolyne Aarsen

Rancher Daddy Morgan Walsh will do just about anything to connect with the son who continues to keep him at arm''s length. Even ask a favor of ex-fiancée Tabitha Rennie. And what young Nathan desperately wants is for Tabitha to train his late mother''s horse. But Tabitha is also 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 abruptly left Morgan all those years ago. Yet spending time with Morgan and his son is sparking dreams she can''t deny: of family, fresh starts and first loves that last a lifetime.

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?

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A widowed mom contemplates letting a handsome cowboy into her family’s life in this contemporary inspirational romance by a USA Today bestseller. Raising twins on her own hasn’t been easy for widowed mom Hannah Douglas. But she’s determined to see her family—and the picnic basket auction she’s organizing for the town’s centennial celebration—succeed. Still, there are times she wishes for someone to lean on. To her surprise, Brody Harcourt’s strong shoulders are at the ready. Seems like Jasper Gulch’s favorite firefighter and rancher is always there when she needs him. But Hannah’s not sure she’s willing to take another chance on love, especially with someone whose job puts him in harm’s way. Is the risk of loving Brody worth the reward to make her family complete? Praise for Her Montana Twins “The characters are well developed, especially when it comes to facing reality and dealing with the hand we are dealt.” —RT Book Reviews

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?

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

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A Chance For Redemption Widowed attorney Zach Truscott is ready for a fresh start. So he and his beloved daughter head west to the quaint town of Hartley Creek. But instead of a new beginning, Zach comes face-to-face with a woman from the past. With a secret. For Renee Albertson, falling for the handsome single dad is easy; revealing the truth is difficult. Renee wants a second chance to make things right. But can they let go of the past and create a family together? Hearts of Hartley Creek—In this small town, love is just around the corner.

Love Under the Big Sky Back home in Montana, free spirit Jodie McCauley plans to stay at her late father''s ranch for just two months. Then she''ll sell the Rocking M and head off on her next adventure. But first she''ll have to take her beloved horses from wild to sellable. That means asking the boy she once loved for help. Finn Hicks is now a deputy sheriff and a horse trainer. Working so closely with Jodie, his feelings are suddenly resurfacing. But Finn remembers her as a wild child, not the family-oriented woman he''s looking for. A second chance seems impossible, but is there still hope for the rugged cowboy and his first love?

The Cowboy''s Reunion Seeking redemption from his troubled past, cowboy Lee Bannister returns to his Montana hometown. He''s not looking for love--just to prove he''s not the same reckless guy who broke Abby Newton''s heart and destroyed her family. But when Abby, a magazine photographer, is assigned to cover the story of his family ranch''s 150th anniversary, old feelings start to resurface. He knows Abby will never forgive him. But as they spend more time together, they begin to discover the lies that kept them apart...and that some reunions are meant to last forever.

After ten years, Garret Beck is back with something to prove--to himself, to Hartley Creek and especially to Larissa Weir''s family. Her father was once convinced Garret would never be successful enough. Now he''s investing in the local inn and working side by side with Larissa. Only problem is, she views the inn as her legacy. But seeing Hartley Creek through Larissa''s eyes soon awakens Garret to what he really wants. A new start--by her side--in the place that never stopped feeling like home.

Newfound Family Denny Norquest has a plan. Lease a ranch in Hartley Creek and raise cattle. But the baby dropped in his lap changes everything. Soon he''s deep in diaper duty--with no end in sight Bookseller Evangeline Arsenau feels compelled to help the handsome single dad care for his little girl. She''s learned the hard way that men can''t be trusted, but Denny''s unexpected devotion to his daughter has her falling for dad and baby. Is she willing to let down the boundaries she''s placed around her heart for the chance at happily ever after? Hearts of Hartley Creek--In this small town, love is just around the corner

Second Chance at Love Heather Bannister is back in Montana for her sister''s wedding. But returning to Refuge Ranch brings her face-to-face with a past best forgotten--including high school sweetheart John Argall. Now a single dad, John simply wants to provide for his daughter''s future. And Heather''s reappearance may be an obstacle to his plans to buy into her family''s ranch. Yet when Heather agrees to babysit his sweet little girl, the old feelings come flooding back. And John realizes that Heather may have left town years ago, but his love for her has endured. Could this be their second chance at a future together? Refuge Ranch: Where a Montana family comes home to love.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This Love Inspired bundle includes Her Montana Twins by Carolyne Aarsen, Small-Town Billionaire by Renee Andrews and Stranded with the Rancher by Tina Radcliffe. Look for 6 new inspirational stories every month from Love Inspired!

A young woman learns to love again thanks to her adopted baby sister and a handsome doctor in this heartwarming, inspirational romance. To: Anne, Meg, Pilar From: Rachel Re: Updates on Mom, baby Gracie and the hunky doc! Well, Mom is making great strides in physical therapy, and taking care of Gracie is an unexpected joy. Because my adopted little sister was a preemie, she’s had lots of checkups . . . and her green-eyed pediatrician is gorgeous! Each time we visit Eli Cavanaugh, he makes me want to embrace life, finally let my hair out of its almost-daily bun and dream a little. I have to tell you, being temporary mommy is making me long for a family of my own . . . with Eli!

Meeting the Cowboy''s Family Looking for inspiration, artist Ella Langton rents a cabin in the isolated Porcupine Hills of Alberta. She didn''t count on having neighbors, but rancher Cord Walsh and his three children are just a stone''s throw away. Still healing from a tragic accident, Ella has no plans of reaching out, but she''s having a hard time keeping them out of her yard…and her thoughts. And when little Suzy ropes Ella into helping her with an art project, she can''t help her growing feelings for the girl''s rugged daddy. With three persistent children, Cord and Ella may find their fenced-off hearts opening up sooner than they thought!

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.

Previously published separately: A family-style Christmas, c2000; Yuletide homecoming, c2007.

A cowboy hires his crush, a big-city chef, to cook at his ranch in the inspirational contemporary romance by a USA Today bestseller. Cody Jameson knows that hiring gourmet chef Vivienne Clayton for the Circle C Ranch has to be a mistake. He once secretly loved her, but she’s back in tiny Clayton, Colorado, for just a year. Vivienne wonders how she’ll survive in the town she couldn’t leave fast enough. Yet she soon finds herself cooking beans and biscuits for cowboys and helping Cody with his sassy teenage sister. To the entire ranch’s surprise, it seems like this big-city chef might actually stand a chance of becoming a cowboy’s lady forever.

Saving lives is what nurse Shannon Deacon excels at. The fast pace of the emergency room provides a distraction from painful memories of being left at the altar. Until she discovers that her next-door neighbor happens to be her ex-fianc ''s brother. Dr. Ben Brouwer feels just as uncomfortable around Shannon. He, too, conceals a hurting heart by devoting himself to his work. Yet there''s an undeniable attraction between them--and two determined matchmakers are working overtime to get them together. Can Ben help Shannon realize that maybe she''s been holding on to her wedding dress after all this time for a reason?

A single mother and a cowboy put their faith in second chances in this inspirational contemporary western romance. The Rocking K ranch is the only home Carter Beck has ever known. Now, in the wake of family tragedy, he wants to sell it. But how can he do that when his new horse trainer, Emma Minton, sees the ranch as her fresh start? All she wants is a good job and a place to raise her son. As Emma’s little boy becomes attached to Carter, he wonders if selling the ranch is really for the best. Or could this bond mean a second chance at a family—for all of them?

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Her high school sweetheart is the last person teacher Hailey Deacon expects to encounter back home in Hartley Creek. Since Dan Morrow closed the door on their future, Hailey''s determined to make this a temporary stay. She has an ill grandmother to take care of. But when Dan, now a widower, brings his troubled six-year-old daughter to Hailey for help, how can she refuse? Working with both father and daughter, she 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. Home to Hartley Creek: A family legend brings cousins home.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE DOCTOR’S TEXAS BABY Lone Star Cowboy League: Boys Ranch Deb Kastner When past love Carolina Mason returns, Wyatt Harrow is shocked to learn he has a son. Working with Carolina at his veterinary practice, Wyatt realizes if he can learn to trust the woman who once broke his heart, he may just have a chance at a forever family. COURTING THE COWBOY Cowboys of Cedar Ridge Carolyne Aarsen Widowed rancher Cord Walsh is focused on being a good dad and has no room for romance—until Ella Langton moves in next door. Ella’s rented a cabin hoping to find inspiration for her art, but after spending time with the cowboy, could it be she’s also found her perfect match? FALLING FOR THE SINGLE MOM Oaks Crossing Mia Ross After Josh Kinley comes to her niece’s rescue when the girl’s day care is struck by lightning, Heather Fitzgerald is beholden to the charming country boy. As they work side by side to restore the town’s ruined playground, the kind farmer soon becomes Heather’s hero, too.

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.

When Lisa Sterling applies to be Dylan Matheson''s new assistant, she discovers the meaning of love and family in the process. Original.

"This Is My Farm." Arrogant Ethan Westerveld could scream that from the barn roof if he wanted. But half the place was now Hannah Kristoferson''s. Not that she wanted one inch of the farm that reminded her of the only father she''d ever known--and his heartbreaking betrayal.Yet according to the terms of his will, she had to spend six months at Riverbend or forfeit the inheritance. Six months butting heads with too-handsome Ethan in order to make a quick sale and a new life far away? She''d do it. But Hannah didn''t count on Ethan feeling like family...or that she''d want to stay forever.

Cowboy daddy: "Rancher Kip Cosgrove promised his dying brother he''d take care of his motherless young twins. So when the boys'' estranged aunt shows up on the Cosgrove doorstep with a will and the law on her side, Kip digs in his boot heels."--Page 4 of cover.

Longtime Love Inspired author Aarsen delivers a duo blossoming stories in this two-in-one collection of heartwarming and inspirational romances. Reissue.

Two touching stories of love and homecoming in the heartland.

Whatever was haunting Tracy Harris. veterinarian David Braun was determined to get to get to the bottom of it.

Get the first book in eight different series, from eight amazing, USA Today bestselling authors! You''ll get mature characters, later in life romance, second chances, military heroes, Christmas stories, and cowboys, cowboys, cowboys in this boxed set - and it''s FREE! Spend the evening with a cowboy... or eight in this clean and Christian cowboy romance boxed set by bestselling authors! Escape to the quieter life on a ranch, with a cowboy hero who knows how to treat a woman right. They work hard, they shoot straight, and they love deep. Grab this boxed set and read COWBOYS FOREVER! Last Chance Ranch by USA Today Bestselling Author Liz Isaacson: Scarlett is trying to save her grandfather''s farm, but the place is a huge mess. Hudson is a cowboy mechanic who offers to help her fix up the broken down cars on the ranch. Can Hudson fine tune Scarlett''s heart as they work together? Or will things backfire and make everything worse at Last Chance Ranch? Heart of Clay by USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield: It’s never too late to give love a second chance. . . even for a hard-working cowboy. When tragedy strikes and a life-altering secret is revealed, this tender, sometimes humorous sweet romance embraces the beauty of letting go of the past and daring to fall in love all over again. Homecoming by USA Today Bestselling Author Carolyne Aarsen: Sheryl Kyle isn’t the trusting type. Her abusive late husband and her disapproving stepfather gave her little reason to feel otherwise. When his ranching partner suffers an injury at the worst possible time, Mark is surprised and delighted that Sheryl agrees to work by his side. How can she open her heart to this man when so many have let her down before? Home for Christmas by USA Today Bestselling Author Melissa McClone: When handsome dude ranch owner Nate Vaughn grants one of Rachel''s Christmas wishes—offering her a workspace of her own—she can''t refuse. As they grow closer, Rachel and Nate find more than pastries heating up in the kitchen. Is mixing business with affairs of the heart a recipe for disaster? Or will all of Rachel''s wishes come true? Broken Ranch by USA Today Bestselling Author Bonnie R. Paulson: When Rosie meets a man who’s looking for meaning in his own family connections, she has to face her longing to be loved and find a family she can be a part of. As Rosie seeks a redemption she didn’t know she craved, she’s in danger of losing her heart and her pride. Can she find what she’s looking for? Or will she need the help of her long-lost sisters to find what she craves? Hometown Hero by USA Today Bestselling Author Kari Trumbo: Cowboy Randal has to think about his future and his own ranch. His goals don’t include getting attached to an author, especially one who challenges him to be the best man he can be. And though he begins to hope for more, their instalove can’t possibly last. As their week together draws to a close, can Madison and Randal find their common ground and risk a love for the ages? On His Bended Knee by Shanae Johnson: She needed a place to stay. He needed to save his ranch. Together they just might make a home. Dylan yearns to reach out for Maggie’s healing touch, but he keeps his distance, convinced his wounds are too deep for her embrace. Maggie sees past Dylan’s injuries, but if she fails to capture his heart they both could lose it all: her beloved animals, his ranch, and each other. The Cowboy’s One and Only by April Murdock: The last thing Logan needs right now is romance. That was before he met Frankie—the fiery out-of-towner who practically stole his heart on sight. But she has no intention of sticking around long-term, and he’s not a forever kind of guy, anyway. And yet, none of that matters when they’re together. Can Logan and Frankie figure out what they want from life—and each other? Or was their happily ever after doomed from the very start? Read these 8 sweet and swoony cowboy romances from eight of the best authors in the genre! Each one starts a series, giving you hours of amazing cowboy romance to escape into!

Having grown up without a family, it''s now all that Luke Harris wants. Even more so when he and his dog move next door to widowed mom Janie Corbett and her three kids. But the once-burned Janie won''t accept Luke''s attentions, until he acknowledges his own troubled past. Original.

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

Despite initial conflict, novelist Becky Ellison helps renew the faith of her new boss, Rick Ethier, a wanderer who is searching for stability, success, and love. Original.