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Family Bonds
Series · 3 books · 2019-2020

Books in series

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#1

Seeking Home

2019

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 out to pasture. 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 become close in the handover, 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 Family Bonds Christian romance series, a sister series to the Family Ties collection. If you like heartfelt explorations of hope, picturesque rural settings, and emotional journeys, then you’ll adore Carolyne Aarsen’s sweet tale. Come back to the people you met in Rockyview in the Family Ties series and come home to family and faith. 1. Seeking Home 1. A Cowboy's Reunion 2. The Cowboys Family 3. Taming the Cowboy 4. The Cowboy's Return 1. Homecoming 2. Her Heart's Promise 3. Close to His Heart 4. Divided Hearts 5. A Hero at Heart 6. A Mother's Heart 1. The Only Best Place 2. All In One Place 3. A Silence in the Heart 4. Any Man of Mine 6. A Place in Her Heart
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#2

Choosing Home

2019

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.
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#4

Finding Home

2020

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? Finding Home is the second book in the sweet Family Bonds Christian romance series. If you like characters with depth, trust built through faith, and stories filled with compassion, then you’ll adore Carolyne Aarsen’s touching novel.

Author

Carolyne Aarsen
Carolyne Aarsen
Author · 79 books
Even with over 1.5 million copies of my books in print, I still feel like I haven’t written the perfect story. From my office in the woods of Northern Alberta, I’ll keep trying. Inspired by spectacular sunrises, breathtaking Northern Lights and long walks through wooded trails, the stories keep coming. To find out more about my life and my writing, check out my website at www.carolyneaarsen.com
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