Rancher's Return/Daddy Lessons by Carolyne Aarsen

A fresh start at life and love in these two stories by author Carolyne Aarsen.

The Rancher’s Return

In the wake of family tragedy, Carter Beck wants to sell Rocking K ranch – the only home he’s ever known. His new horse trainer, Emma Minton, sees the ranch as her fresh start. And as Emma’s little boy becomes attached to Carter, he wonders if selling the ranch is really for the best. Could this bond mean a second chance at a family...for all of them?

Daddy Lessons

The high school sweetheart who broke her heart is the last person teacher Hailey Deacon expects to see during her temporary stay in her hometown. But when widower Dan Morrow brings his troubled six-year-old daughter to Hailey for help, how can she refuse? Hailey vows not to fall for him again. But if a determined little girl has her way, Hailey won’t be leaving Hartley Creek again anytime soon.