He’s struggling to step into his new role as a single dad. She’s trying to keep her ranch operational and her heart intact. Can Nate and Ginger build forever out of heartache?Cowboys looking for a second chance at life, love, and happiness.Nathaniel Mulbury is released early from his six-year term in prison to care for his brother’s four-year-old son. Dealing with grief over his brother’s death … over his brother’s death and continued guilt for his role in the embezzlement scheme that landed him in jail, Nate has one more problem. He’s never been a father and has no idea how to take care of Connor.
Make that two problems: He’s released, but only to the care of Hope Eternal Ranch, a work-parole ranch run by the beautiful and smart Ginger Talbot. He’s never been a cowboy, and he’s got no room in his life for a woman.
Ginger has dealt with plenty of men like Nate, even if the sparks between them don’t just come from his background. She’s not falling for a handsome face and a nice pair of biceps again. After all, most prisoners have plenty of time to work out.
But there’s something different about Nate that calls to her softer side, if only she’d let him in. If only she knew how to let anyone in… But Ginger is jaded for good reason, and she’s not going to risk losing Hope Eternal Ranch—or her heart—again.
Can Ginger and Nate find their happily-ever-after, keep up their duties on the ranch, and build a family? Or will the risk be too great for them both?
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This book starts out on a series of tragic events. I’d almost think that if it weren’t for bad luck Nate Mulbury would have no luck at all. Five years ago, his world changed forever. And it’s about to change again, but maybe not all for the bad this time. This book almost had me in tears right from the very beginning. There are a lot of scenes that tug hard at the heartstrings. I really loved getting to know Nate and Ginger and thoroughly enjoyed this introduction to Hope Eternal Ranch.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
This is a story of second chances for Nate, who’s a minor felon being released early for good behavior, and Ginger, for possibly love. Nate is released earlier than expected with the death of his brother and receiving guardianship of his four-year-old nephew but they must go to a Residential Reentry Center, Hope Eternal Ranch, Ginger’s ranch, for six months to finish his sentence. Will Nate be able transition? Will he and Ginger have a relationship? Will he be able to take care of his nephew? Is there a secret from his past?
I enjoyed reading this story and look forward to reading the next book in the series. I would recommend it.
Great, realistic characters working through trust and confidence issues.