Family Promises

He lost his wife.She gave up her baby.Can these troubled souls find true love beneath their secrets?Attorney Tate Truscott is ready for a fresh start with his grief-stricken daughter. After the widower and his eight-year-old move to a new town, he hopes creating a commemorative photo album will help ease the girl's suffering. But when she makes fast friends with the scrapbook shop owner who is helping her with the album, Tate is stunned to find himself attracted to the kind woman.Renee Albertson is guilt-ridden over the accident that crippled her mother and forced her to give up her newborn for adoption. Desperate to sell everything to finance her mom's experimental treatment, Renee's torn when a handsome dad and his melancholy daughter come to her store for help. And as the grieving pair find their way into her heart, she wonders if she'll ever have the family of her dreams.As the attraction between them deepens, Tate is wary of revealing his less-than-perfect marriage that lies behind the idyllic photos. And Renee fears that divulging her tragic secret will destroy any hope for a future with Tate.Can Renee and Tate let go of their obstacles and create a beautiful new life together? 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.

She's done with relationships.He's down on his luck.Will her childhood ranch put their hearts on the same path?Evangeline has vowed to cross men out of her life. As if getting dumped for another woman wasn't bad enough, she's still waiting on her deadbeat dad to sign over her late mother's bookstore. And when a rough-and-tumble cowboy shows up to rent her family's homestead, she's sure it's a recipe for disaster.Divorcé Denny is no stranger to hard work. So when he signs a rent-to-purchase contract, he thinks his biggest challenge will be herding cattle. Instead, he finds himself suddenly saddled with a two-year-old daughter he never knew he had and sharing a roof with his feisty new neighbor.Reluctantly agreeing to help him set up the house, Evangeline starts to see the softer side of the rugged rancher. But when another offer threatens Denny's deal, he fears his bright future with the beautiful bookworm could all fall apart.Will Evangeline and Denny find a way to keep their love alive and build their happy future? 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.

Mia yearns for a stable life for her four children, especially after her ex-husband's betrayal left her pregnant and convinced that no man would see her as more than a burden. When her bakery catches fire, a rugged cowboy risks his life to save her son, sparking feelings she never expected to experience again.Nate enjoys the freedom of the open road, riding horses and living life on his own terms. But when his horse is injured, he's forced to stay at his brother's ranch, where Mia's quiet strength and her son's gentle trust begin to tug at his heart. However, he's vowed never to let himself get tied down or hurt again.As Mia watches the cowboy bond with her children, she's caught between hope and fear. And though Nate can't ignore his growing feelings for Mia, walking away seems easier than risking the love he's come to desire.Can a single mother and a restless cowboy overcome their pasts to embrace the possibility of a forever home? 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.

She's engaged to someone else.He's back to stay.Will her childhood puppy love sweep them both off their feet?Amy Danyluk is desperate to keep her fathers' ranch alive. And she fears her new fiancé won't give it a chance before insisting on a move to the city.But when Paul, her first crush, shows up at her engagement party, her heart is unexpectedly torn in two.Paul Henderson was a big success with his business in Vancouver. But he missed the ranch lifestyle and pines for the girl he should never have left behind.And though he's man enough not to stand in Amy's way, it burns him to see her with someone who doesn't support her dreams.Despite her loyalty to her fiance, Amy can't ignore Paul's supportive empathy. And when he discovers her ranch teeters on the edge of financial ruin, he puts aside his feelings and steps in to assist.Can the destined couple find their way back to what was always meant to be? 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.