Family Bonds

She's a single mother looking for redemption.He 's a widower who wants to sell the ranch that stole his family from him in a tragic accident.Sabine Radowski's rocky childhood left her looking for a stable future for her daughter. So when the insurance payment arrives from her estranged husband's passing, she brings her dream alive and buys a ranch. And though she's determined never to lean on another man, she'd still appreciate the handsome former owner's help to get things running…Tanner Bond is plagued by the guilt of the death of his wife and daughter. Ready to flee the property that reminds him of his loss, caring for his sick grandmother forces him to put his plans on hold. But despite the new owner's young daughter being an ever-present reminder of his burning grief, Tanner finds himself falling for the fiery widow.As they work together, Sabine realizes the kind man deserves a place in her heart, but she worries his obvious issues with her daughter means she should forge ahead alone. And with Tanner barely resisting pressure from his family to clear out, he fears he may be about to lose the one woman who could help him heal…Can Sabine and Tanner move on from their troubled pasts and build a love based on trust?Seeking Home is the first book in the Rockyview romalnce/ Family Bonds series. If you like heartfelt explorations of hope, picturesque rural settings, and emotional journeys, then you'll love this story. 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.

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.

He thought she chose family over him.She thought he loved money more than her.Years later, can they fill the emptiness in their hearts?Garret Beck is determined to flip his image. Still burned by the ex who didn't believe in his dreams, he's returned to his hometown with cash to spend and minds to change. Though renovating her faltering family inn may bring him sailing uncomfortably close to his past.Larissa Weir cherishes the memories forged in her family's property. So when she learns an investor wants to return it to its glory days, she knows it's exactly what her late mother would have wanted. Until she discovers he's her old boyfriend who picked cash above commitment and never looked back…Resigned to having to work together on the renovation, the reluctant partners rediscover what connected them so many years ago. But old lies and long-held grudges threaten to tear them apart…Can Garret and Larissa find room in their lives to restore true love? 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.

Together, forgiveness might give them a second chance.Nurse's aide Naomi Deacon desperately wants to heal her devastated soul. After caring for her fiancé in his final months, she's returned to her small hometown alone and looking for direction. So when a pregnant teenager needs in-home care, Naomi takes the job… even though the young woman's step-brother is the bad boy who broke her heart.Jess Schroder is lucky to have survived his wild teenage years. With time, he's grown into a man compassionate enough to take in his expecting step-sister. But when the only woman he ever loved is part of the package, he's painfully reminded of their lost passion.As they prepare for the baby's arrival, the two high-school sweethearts rekindle old feelings. But Jess doesn't know how to prove he's really changed. And Naomi carries a dark secret from their past that could destroy any hope for their future.Can Naomi and Jess forgive their younger selves to build a new, better life? 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.