She’s sunshine in boots, rooted in faith. He came to fix the ranch, not connect. Will their fight to rebuild the ranch pull them into a love their hearts can’t deny? Mercy Elloway grew up with missionary parents who taught her to love boldly and serve with her whole heart. When she takes a temporary job as a ranch cook, she doesn’t expect her first step into Rising Ridge Ranch to end with her crashing into a guarded cowboy. Kace Sullivan never expected to return to Rising Ridge, but his uncle’s failing health and a career-ending injury leave him no choice. He works hard, stays to himself, and keeps everyone at arm’s length. Feelings aren’t his territory, yet Mercy’s steady warmth unsettles him in ways he can’t explain, and he’s fighting every shift she sparks. As summer settles over the valley, Mercy’s kindness keeps cracking through Kace’s defenses, stirring feelings he doesn’t want. He’s spent his life moving on. She’s spent hers reaching out. In a place built on second chances, will either of them outrun a pull that hits this hard? Rising Ridge Ranch launches a heartwarming and inspirational series from Laura Haley McNeil where faith restores, forgiveness frees, and love finds its way. Buy Rising Ridge Ranch and step into a story of hope, renewal, and irresistible summer romance.