Sawyer Fullerton is determined to rebuild his life, finding honest work as a handyman at Vargas Guest Ranch & Resort. With his golden retriever by his side and a mentor guiding him toward redemption, he dares to dream of a future where he’s no longer defined by his past.
Cara Hollis longs to pursue her passion for photography, free from the suffocating control of her wealthy parents. She’s building a life on her own terms—one snapshot at a time—displaying her work in her aunt’s café while saving for her dream studio.
But when Cara’s camera captures more than just a handsome cowboy, danger lurks in the shadows. One innocent photo could expose Sawyer’s true identity and bring the threats of his past crashing back into his new life. As they navigate trust, faith, and love, will they find the courage to stand against the forces trying to tear them apart?
Karen Baney is passionate about writing stories full of flawed characters. She enjoys weaving together stories of second chances, redemption, and overcoming personal trials. As a transplant to Arizona, she loves researching the state’s history and finding ways to seamlessly incorporate real history and real settings into her novels. In addition to writing and speaking, Karen works as a Software Development Manager for a Christian ministry.
Her faith plays an important role both in her life and in her writing. Karen and her husband, Jim, make their home in Gilbert, Arizona, with their two dogs, Bella and Daisy. Both Jim and Karen are active at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek, Arizona.
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