Choosing Home

Two tragic pasts.An awkward connection.Can they create a future together?Nurse Shannon Deacon's hope for love flatlined at the altar. And living in a small community where shameful secrets are the talk of the town isn't helping her heal.Worse still, her old feelings flare up all over again when her ex's big-city brother moves in next door…ER Doctor Ben Brouwer has had enough of saving lives. Grief-stricken after the woman he loves died while he was treating a murderer, he heads to his mother's place to rebuild both his life and her house.But when his brother's former fiancé needs repair help of her own, the caregiver in him can't bear to turn the attractive neighbor away.As they spend time together painting and patching, Shannon and Ben's hearts begin to beat in sync. But just as their wounded souls seem headed for a recovery, a figure from their past threatens to demolish everything they've built.Will their relationship end before it begins, or will love offer healing hope?Choosing Home is the second standalone novel in the sweet Family Bonds romance series. If you like second chances, matchmakers and quaint small-town settings, then you'll adore Carolyne Aarsen's inspirational courtship. After writing over 60 books, I still don't feel like I've written the perfect book.Inspired by long walks in the woods with my two trusty dogs to keep me company and scare away any bears, I keep trying.Sitting in front of the computer, losing myself in other places with other characters gives me hope and happiness. I hope my stories do the same for you.