His brother’s dying wish was that Kip take care of his sons. Nicole has come to take them away from the only home they’ve known Nicole has the law on her side in the form of her sister’s will giving their father guardianship of the boys. Kip isn’t letting the boys go without a fight. But Nicole is proving to be a beautiful distraction that feeds his lonely heart. While Nicole spends time with her nephews, she comes to know the ruggedly handsome cowboy better. In Kip she sees a man whose love and devotion for his family is what she’s always yearned for from her adoptive father. And Kip’s kisses only confuse her more. However, when an earth-shattering secret is revealed, it threatens to take down their fragile relationship and change everything they thought was true. Can Kip and Nicole’s relationship stand this test? Or will it pit them against each other in a challenge to their faith, family alliances and love for each other? Buy Western Hearts today and return to Aspen Valley in this heartwarming romance of the meaning of family, faith and love. Previously published as Cowboy Daddy

Freya is planning her dream wedding, but it’s not with her dream groom. Freya’s fiancée, Ron is a great guy who deeply loves her and has been her rock and support. Best of all, he wants to stay in Aspen Valley. Everything is going as planned….until her childhood crush, Cody Dunn comes back home. Her feelings for Cody belong in the past but being around him makes her doubt her present. Cody has always been wild, rough and transient. But now, he’s back in Aspen Valley. And talking about staying. As a teen, Cody couldn’t wait to leave his boring home town and travel the world. But the dreams proved empty and hollow. He misses home and even though he knows he shouldn’t, he misses Freya. She’s engaged and out of reach, but even that can’t stop his yearning to return home and settle down. Even if it means watching his childhood friend make, what he thinks, is the biggest mistake of her life.

From USA today bestselling author, Carolyne Aarsen, comes the second book in the Cowboys Aspen Valley Homecoming series. Tanner has never forgiven himself for his brother’s death. He’s looking for redemption the only way he knows how. Riding in his brother’s honour in the NFR. Keira broke the heart of the only man she ever trusted and the only man she ever loved. But when her ex-boyfriend, Tanner Fortier, shows up at her leathermaking shop on her father’s ranch, he brings with him all the sorrow she’s been trying to forget. And his brother’s broken saddle that he needs her to repair. However, the saddle isn’t the only thing that needs repairing in Tanner’s life. He still carries the burden of his brother’s death, his heartbreak at Keira’s hands and abandonment from his only mother he’s ever known. Keira doesn’t want to have anything to do with the saddle or Tanner, but when a snowstorm strands them together on the ranch, they must both face the dark shadows of the past. Can Tanner forgive himself and get the answers he needs? Can Keira move from the past trust that God makes all things new?

New York City may have hardened her soul, but Heather Bannister is still a country girl to the core. Now, broken and beaten she is back in Aspen Valley with a heavy heart, regrets and unspeakable burdens that she thought she had left behind. Seeing her old love, John and his daughter, brings everything she tried to keep buried, rushing to the surface. But if she didn’t feel she deserved him before, she does even less now. John Argal is a widower with a beloved daughter he is determined to do right by. She’s his life and his focus now. He has worked hard and plans on taking over Refuge Ranch. But having Heather back is a distracting complication he can’t afford. Nor does he like the emotions she brings back. Can Heather get over her shame and find her way back to home and to love? Is John able to forgive Heather for walking away from him six years ago? Or can maybe they rekindle a long-lost love that might have never burnt out. Buy Western Romance and return to Refuge Ranch and Aspen Vally for a sweet romance about the power of forgiveness.

Abby Newton seemed to have it all with a dream job and dream life, but why did she not feel satisfied? Maybe it was the fact that both her and Lee Bannister were back in Aspen Valley. Lee - someone who had broken her heart in more ways than she can count. He wasn’t simply the guy she used to have a crush on. He was the man who changed her life. But she was tired of the bitterness and anger, she knew in order to be truly free from Lee she needed to forgive him and to learn grace, but after seeing him and how much he has matured, did she REALLY want to be free of him? Lee Bannister has a long road ahead of him to prove that he is more than just an ex-con. 10 years ago Lee was a different guy, he had almost killed Abby’s father and has served time for that life changing mistake. Lee longs to be able to overcome his trials in his life and find the same happiness that his sisters have found. He has never forgotten Abby and his feelings for her. What has happened in the past has the odds stacked against them. Will Abby ever be able to forgive him, love him and accept him for who he was? Will Lee ever be able to forgive himself and feel worthy of Abby’s love?

From USA today bestselling author, Carolyne Aarsen, comes the fifth book in the Cowboys Aspen Valley Homecoming series. Take care of my wife. These were the last words of Drake’s army buddy, Jim, as he lay dying in Drake’s arms. Now, on medical leave from the army, Drake is back in Aspen Valley, reconnecting with his family and determined to keep his promise to Jim by watching over his widow, Beth. He had heard so many stories about Beth, he was already half in-love with her before he’d even met her face to face. But the reality of seeing her, creates a connection he has a hard time denying. Beth Carruthers, wished she could grieve as others did for her dead husband, but the Jim she knew was not the Jim others thought they did. Throughout her life she had learned to take care of herself and after Jim’s death, she had plans to leave Aspen Valley after her baby is born. When Drake comes to her in-laws farm he claims he’s here to help her. But she doesn’t need or want his help. She just wants to move on. However Drake has a quiet strength which she is drawn to. When she goes into labour, he is the only one there to help her. Stranded on the farm of her in-laws, she and Drake face secrets from the past that threatens their new-food love. Will Drake be able to forgive himself and allow himself happiness? Will Beth be able to accept help and learn how to trust again? Aspen Valley, where the prairies meet the mountains, hearts meet each other and reunions turn into sweet romance.