Family Ties (Aarsen)

Kane Tye never expected to find Faith Howard stranded on a muddy Alberta roadside. Two years ago, she walked away, choosing his brother and leaving Kane heartbroken. Now she's back in Rockyview to help with the family ranch sale, and neither can deny the feelings that still spark between them. Faith carries her own burden of regret over past choices that tore them apart. When Kane's runaway sister Tricia suddenly reappears with two young children in tow, the family is thrown into crisis. As Kane and Faith work together to help Tricia and support Kane's injured father Zach, old wounds begin to heal. Kane struggles with his grandfather's influence on his self-worth, while Faith battles guilt over breaking Kane's heart. Set against the backdrop of Alberta ranch country where the prairie meets the mountains, their story explores whether love can truly overcome past mistakes. Can they forgive themselves and each other? Will faith in God's redemptive power give them courage for a second chance? This heartfelt tale of reconciliation weaves family bonds, personal growth, and the transformative power of grace into a romance that proves some hearts are worth fighting for. 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.

Elliot Tye lives for the rodeo, driven to prove himself worthy to his abusive biological father Dennis by beating the man's championship record. But when an injury forces him back to the family ranch during his brother Kane's wedding preparations, Elliot crosses paths with wedding planner Kinsley Lavoie. She's everything he's not: organized, grounded, and building a stable future after her ex-fiancé Drake chose his dreams over their relationship. When Kinsley's ankle injury requires Elliot's reluctant help with wedding tasks, their forced proximity ignites an unexpected attraction. Kinsley sees past Elliot's cocky exterior to the vulnerable man seeking his father's approval through dangerous rides and empty victories. Elliot discovers that Kinsley's careful planning masks her own fears of being abandoned again. As they spend time together in the Alberta ranch country Elliot calls home, both begin to question their carefully constructed futures. Elliot must decide whether rodeo glory is worth sacrificing the family who truly loves him, while Kinsley faces staying in Rockyview versus a lucrative job opportunity elsewhere. Through faith, family support, and honest vulnerability, they discover that healing doesn't require perfection-just the courage to let go of past pain and embrace an uncertain future 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.