Raphael (Angel) Coleman has loved Laurel Sitko for as long as he can remember. The rancher’s son and the preacher’s daughter—two opposites who somehow always fit. Their friendship got him through the hardest parts of growing up, but now that she’s back in Rocky Mountain House, Rafe’s done pretending friendship is enough.
After years away, Laurel’s ready to come home and build a new future. Rafe’s steady presence and teasing smile feel like safety and temptation all at once. But her return brings more than small-town gossip—her ex isn’t ready to let go, and Rafe’s protective instincts are burning hotter than ever.
When laughter turns to longing and friendship gives way to passion, Rafe and Laurel will have to face the hardest truth: even the deepest love can be tested by loss. But if they can hold on, forever might just be waiting on the other side.
A small-town, friends-to-lovers, preacher’s-daughter romance full of devotion, heartbreak, and the kind of love that refuses to give up.
“The story was engaging and previous characters interspersed throughout, satisfying my craving for details on past successful couples. There were some tear jerking moments as well as laugh-out-loud moments. A good read from a reliable author who just keeps writing the magic of the Coleman family.”
“The tenth volume in the ‘Six Pack Ranch’ series (after Rocky Mountain Shelter) is as good as the first. Many characters from earlier stories help Laurel and Rafe as they navigate their relationship. … Readers who love a man in cowboy boots and a Stetson hat won’t want to miss any of the ‘Six Pack Ranch’ novels.”
“Rafe and Laurel’s journey was well worth my time, albeit a little heavier than I had been expecting and it is always nice to catch up with the wider cast of the series.”