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She just loved spending every spare moment together, as she worried that he would soon be hitting the open road again. The Double K Ranch is just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, nestled in the rolling woodlands of West Michigan. This majestic, yet rustic resort is a place where singles, couples, and families come to experience hiking trails, fishing, swimming, and a world-class disc golf course. Unbeknownst to guests, the ranch is also home to some challenges the owners are struggling with to keep the ranch afloat. River was sent to the Double K Ranch to deliver some ...

The energy, love, and camaraderie in this town was something she missed, anytime she had to leave. The Double K Ranch is just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, nestled in the rolling woodlands of West Michigan. This majestic, yet rustic resort is a place where singles, couples, and families come to experience hiking trails, fishing, swimming, and a world-class disc golf course. Unbeknownst to guests, the ranch is also home to some challenges the owners are struggling with to keep the ranch afloat. Ashton is determined to find out the truth about why his father was fired from ...

“You strike me as a woman that is used to getting whatever she wants,” he said as that cute dimple winked at her from his cheek again. Gina is a successful attorney from San Antonio who is charged with finding the Hayworth family heir to the Lake House. She has a snappy look and personality that happens to gather the attention of one special guy. Wallace is the long-lost heir to the Hayworth Lakehouse that Gina found whose ambitions happen to jive well with the family. How might the Hayworth reunion go with this new family member meeting the clan for the first time? Will Gina and ...

For some reason, Candace knew him better than anyone, and he was not sure that was a good thing, but right now, he would take it, as he thoroughly loved having this woman in his life. The Double K Ranch is just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, nestled in the rolling woodlands of West Michigan. This majestic, yet rustic resort is a place where singles, couples, and families come to experience hiking trails, fishing, swimming, and a world-class disc golf course. Unbeknownst to guests, the ranch is also home to some challenges the owners are struggling with to keep the ranch ...

“I love Keith, and while we haven’t been dating, we have been there for each other through everything.” The Double K Ranch is just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, nestled in the rolling woodlands of West Michigan. This majestic, yet rustic resort is a place where singles, couples, and families come to experience hiking trails, fishing, swimming, and a world-class disc golf course. Unbeknownst to guests, the ranch is also home to some challenges the owners are struggling with to keep the ranch afloat. The Double K Ranch is struggling, and the eldest son and accountant ...

I don’t know if we have that many years left in these retiring bones, but I will walk them all with you,” she said, turning to run her palm along my cheek. “I love you.” Melissa, a brilliant and ambitious researcher, had made the impulsive decision to marry at a young age, just as she embarked on her first research program in Africa. However, her marriage to a driven and opportunistic man proved to be a fleeting endeavor, as he abandoned her in pursuit of a promising job opportunity elsewhere. Now, fate plays a twisted game as he resurfaces, teaching classes at the very university ...

Her grandfather’s sudden death left the ranch in her hands. Will she find the strength to manage operations and a new relationship? Nestled in the hills of the Lake Michigan shoreline, the ranch overlooks open fields and rich oak, maple and beech tree groves. It has been owned by the Katzen family for generations. Once a working ranch producing cattle and milking cows, it has now turned into a therapy ranch for a multitude of special populations. Living River Ranch is in turmoil with the sudden death of the patriarchal grandfather. Margaret is left as heir to keep the therapy ranch afloat...

I loved him to the moon and back. Losing him was the worst moment of my life, but I don’t want his loss to define everything else going forward. The Living River Ranch has served thousands of visitors throughout its many years of operation through the love and commitment of Margaret, Matthew, and their families. It is time to expand the ranch toward a higher calling, answering the need to support the next generation of youth with many new life challenges. This second ranch is located in Northern Michigan on an abandoned, century-owned farm. The eight-bedroom main farmhouse and barn need ...

The boarding house is full, the town is thriving, and it just keeps getting better. The Dumont Island Boarding House is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is only accessible by car ferry. Most roads on the island are gravel, though the main road that travels down the middle of the island is paved. There are conveniences such as a general store, post office, souvenir shops, café, and a post office on the island, as well as a few cottages spaced along the amazing coastline. The boarding house sits on the far side of the island, with limited resources including electricity supplied ...

I’ve heard nothing but good things about him, and I’m excited that you found someone to love after all these years. Elliott Camden didn’t come to Tanner Creek Ranch looking for a new beginning—he came for a job. As the foreman overseeing the sanctuary’s massive expansion project, he’s determined to stay focused, prove himself, and protect the one thing that truly matters: his six-year-old daughter, Wren. Ever since his ex-wife walked away, Elliott has been raising his nonverbal but keenly observant little girl on his own, juggling construction deadlines with bedtime stories and ...

“I don’t think we are going to be able to keep our relationship quiet much longer.” Grace Bennett doesn’t believe in second chances, especially not for herself. A successful interior designer in Chicago, she’s built her life around sleek spaces and emotional distance. But when her grandmother passes away, Grace returns to Petoskey, Michigan, to settle the estate and restore Whispering Pines, the once-charming Victorian bed and breakfast tucked near the shores of Little Traverse Bay. Her plan is simple: renovate, sell, and return to the predictable city life she understands. What ...

“I have heard tell that you might be in the midst of dating someone new here in town,” Grace said, with a smile on her face. Ivy Sinclair has built her life helping others move forward, one stretch, one step, one small victory at a time. As a physical therapist and outdoor enthusiast, she finds healing in motion, and purpose in serving others at Bear River Valley Recreation Area. But when an unexpected injury forces her to slow down, Ivy struggles to accept the same grace she’s always offered so freely. That’s when she crosses paths with Nolan Cruz, a local bike shop owner whose ...

I had been praying daily that a way might be found that would allow you to stay with me. Wyatt Mercer has made a career out of building things that last—barns, corrals, and trust. As the new ranch manager at Tanner Creek, his job is to keep operations tight and efficient, giving Jake the freedom to oversee the sanctuary’s growing outreach. Wyatt doesn’t have time for unpredictability or grand ideas—especially when they come in the form of Juliet Winscott, a spirited furniture maker with a chip on her shoulder and a hammer in her hand. She insists she’s up for the custom furnishing...

Love, like faith, requires a leap. I’m willing to go out on a limb and risk it all. Are you?” Gideon asked. Tessa Marlowe has spent her life transforming pain into beauty. A gifted muralist, she uses color and imagery to capture the stories others leave behind. But her own past? That’s one canvas she’d rather keep hidden. When she’s commissioned to create a series of large-scale murals across Tanner Creek Ranch—honoring the land’s legacy and its vision for the future—it feels like a dream. Nestled in Northern Michigan’s stunning countryside, the ranch promises not only a ...

“I sort of wish my heart was interested in someone less complicated.” In this six-book Christian romance series, each installment unfolds against the backdrop of the annual arts festival held in the heart of the city every fall. As artists from around the country converge to showcase their talents, they find more than just inspiration in the crisp Michigan air—they discover unexpected connections that lead to deep, soul-stirring romances. Stephanie, a renowned comedian, returns to Grand Rapids to give back to her community by hosting a comedy workshop at her church, ensuring the main ...

It was at that moment that he fell a little more in love with her. Naomi Blake has built her life around blooms, beauty, and quiet strength. Her flower farm outside of Petoskey is more than a business, it’s been a place of healing, for herself and for others. As a single mother, she poured everything into raising her daughter. Now, with an empty nest and long days on the farm, Naomi begins to wonder if God might still have something more for her. When she’s asked to help design a memorial garden for the local church, she agrees, never expecting to work alongside the one man who ...

"When a confident stranger walks into Zoe’s café with an irresistible offer, he finds himself up against a woman who’s poured her heart and soul into building something money can’t buy." Carter Reed thrives on control. As the head of a virtual IT recruiting firm, his days are defined by efficiency and problem-solving. But when his younger brother asks him to plan his wedding, Carter is thrown into unfamiliar territory—knee-deep in floral arrangements, cake tastings, and seating charts. A confirmed bachelor still scarred by being left at the altar two decades ago, he’s determined ...

Caroline felt her heart skip a few beats for a moment as she realized that the statement from this man didn’t scare her one bit. Nathaniel Redding has spent his life caring for the broken. As a wildlife rehabilitator, he’s learned to read fear, to move with quiet patience, and to earn trust in the slowest of ways. But nothing has challenged him quite like Caroline Vance, the newest addition to Tanner Creek Sanctuary. She’s the picture of serenity as she guides the ranch’s riding therapy program—calm, competent, and quietly kind. Yet Nathaniel sees the edges she hides beneath the ...

Caleb felt the pull, the ache in his chest that told him he could love this woman forever. Sierra Jacobs is most at home in the wild paddling through quiet waters, crouching with her camera in tall grass, or hiking the wooded paths of Petoskey State Park. As a wildlife photographer and kayak guide, she captures stillness with her lens, even when her heart is anything but. After a painful betrayal, Sierra has chosen solitude over vulnerability, guarding her heart behind the safety of distance. But when she’s paired with Caleb Harmon, a gifted sous chef at Stafford’s Perry Hotel, for a ...

June realized in this second that she wanted to get to know him better. Botanist June Waverly is deeply invested in her work with the endangered Pitcher's Thistle at Sleeping Bear National Park, navigating the sandy dunes in a delicate balance between conservation and her own love for solitude. Focused and passionate about her mission, June isn’t looking for distractions. Yet an unexpected encounter with Theo Larkin, an introverted but knowledgeable park ranger, begins to shift her guarded perspective. Theo’s quiet wisdom and easy-going nature challenge her views on both her work and ...