The Rancher's Answered Prayer. Arlene James

      

      A single mom. A bachelor cowboy...

      and an inheritance forcing them to share Three Brothers Ranch

      According to the will, single mom Tina Kemp’s stepfather left her his house, but his nephew, Wyatt Smith, inherited the ranch—including the land the house stands upon. With neither willing to give up their legacy, they must find a way to make it work. Can these adversaries possibly share a home...without falling for each other?

      ARLENE JAMES has been publishing steadily for nearly four decades and is a charter member of RWA. She is married to an acclaimed artist, and together they have traveled extensively. After growing up in Oklahoma, Arlene lived thirty-four years in Texas and now abides in beautiful northwest Arkansas, near two of the world’s three loveliest, smartest, most talented granddaughters. She is heavily involved in her family, church and community.

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      The Rancher’s Answered Prayer

      Arlene James

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      ISBN: 978-1-474-08620-2

      THE RANCHER’S ANSWERED PRAYER

      © 2018 Deborah Rather

      Published in Great Britain 2018

      by Mills & Boon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF

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      “Don’t you ever want to marry again?”

      Tina shook her head. “How could I be sure it wouldn’t turn out like the first time?”

      “You have to trust yourself,” Wyatt said. “You have to believe you won’t make the same mistake twice.”

      She rolled her eyes. “Do you think I haven’t prayed about this? For so long I believed that no self-respecting man would want me.”

      “How could you possibly believe that no man would want you?”

      She lifted her shoulders, muttering, “My mother was very beautiful.”

      “So are you.”

      She stared at him skeptically. Suddenly, everything changed. His gaze seemed targeted on her face, and her own heartbeat stuttered to a stop.

      Oh, how she wished he was not so disturbingly attractive. That coupled with his kindness and his strength made him very nearly irresistible. But she didn’t need that.

      She didn’t.

      She didn’t need a man in her life. Not even a man like Wyatt Smith.

      Dear Reader,

      Most of us have had to start over at some point in our lives. This world often throws us curves and catches us unaware. Nothing, however, catches God unaware. Even when our own poor choices cause us to start over, He is ready with a plan. We can rest assured that He never allows anything into the lives of His children that will not serve the best interests of all involved. Of course, we must exercise our free will and get with the program.

      That’s what Tina and Wyatt find themselves doing, struggling to get with the program. It’s clear they each must start over in life and where that new start should begin. Just how intertwined their new lives should be, though, is a mystery—until they get their individual suppositions and baggage out of the way. Isn’t that always the struggle?

      May your struggles be brief and your trust in Him absolute.

      God bless,

       Arlene James

      For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

      —Jeremiah 29:11

      For Kay Hensley Strickland, who has never lost her sweetness and knows the true meanings of family and friendship.

      DAR

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       About the Author

       Booklist

       Title Page

       Copyright

       Introduction