The Single Dad's Redemption

The Single Dad's Redemption
Roxanne Rustand

The Cowboy’s Second ChanceWith the town’s busiest sales weekend on the horizon, store owner Keeley North is desperate to find help. So when Connor Rafferty walks through her door, he’s an unlikely answer to her prayers. The former rodeo star may be a fish out of water in her shop, but he can rise to any challenge. And right now he’s set his sights on finding the son he hasn’t seen in five years. Keeley can’t risk her heart on a scarred cowboy who’s searching for something more. But if she can convince him to look beyond the mistakes of his past, Connor may get a second chance to have it all.Aspen Creek Crossroads: Where faith, love and healing meet

The Cowboy’s Second Chance

With the town’s busiest sales weekend on the horizon, store owner Keeley North is desperate to find help. So when Connor Rafferty walks through her door, he’s an unlikely answer to her prayers. The former rodeo star may be a fish out of water in her shop, but he can rise to any challenge. And right now he’s set his sights on finding the son he hasn’t seen in five years. Keeley can’t risk her heart on a scarred cowboy who’s searching for something more. But if she can convince him to look beyond the mistakes of his past, Connor may get a second chance to have it all.

“My time is all yours, until my truck is fixed,” Connor said.

“Better be careful,” she said. “I’ll have you so busy that you’ll forget about leaving.” She grinned, then handed him the cabin key.

“Thank you,” he said quietly.

The gratitude in his eyes took her aback, so Keeley gave him a breezy smile to lighten the moment. “No problem at all.”

“No—I really mean it.”

He rested a hand on her shoulder as he spoke, and she stilled, unable to take another step as a gentle warmth seemed to travel straight to her heart.

“It seems like a lifetime ago when I was around anyone as thoughtful and caring as you are, and I don’t think anyone around here even realizes how special you are.”

Flustered, she didn’t know what to say. He was so tall and utterly handsome, though it was the man inside who drew her.

“Thank you. For everything you’ve done for me.” Their gazes locked. “I’ve spent a lot of years being angry that my prayers went unanswered. But now I realize they have been all along… They’ve brought me to you.”

A USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author of over thirty-five novels, ROXANNE RUSTAND lives in the country with her husband and a menagerie of pets, including three horses, rescue dogs and cats. She has a master’s in nutrition and is a clinical dietitian. RT Book Reviews nominated her for a Career Achievement Award, two of her books won their annual Reviewers’ Choice Award and two others were nominees.

The Single Dad’s Redemption

Roxanne Rustand

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

Many are the plans in a person’s heart,

but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

—Proverbs 19:20–21

With many thanks to author Lyn Cote,

my “sister of the heart,” who has been

such a wonderful friend from the day

I began my writing journey many years ago.

And many thanks to editor Melissa Endlich,

for her astute and invaluable guidance.

I appreciate you more than words can say!

Contents

Cover (#u56541d9a-f364-59d1-9c0a-5d19a5a1aba4)

Back Cover Text (#u7ecfa9c3-4b52-5d21-9d33-9247cc4ddec1)

Introduction (#u3b89621c-b6d6-5ba9-8c50-d3af318e0cd3)

About the Author (#u8ea36768-7a0a-5620-aca4-f674052cb266)

Title Page (#u4d792cfa-7ed8-5ae5-9840-331b94c5c28d)

Bible Verse (#u9f47373a-ca61-53e2-bf2b-9b2bfa92447b)

Dedication (#u26f30204-c227-587c-901f-2098b2c0e9c7)

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen