Carolyne Aarsen
Personal Information
Description
Carolyne Aarsen is a blessed to have sincere Christian parents and to be married to a committed Christian husband. But her first love was always fiction. Because of her isolation from any kind of writing group, Carolyne learned to write by trial and error and by taking correspondence courses while she and her husband were raising their four natural children and the numerous foster children that came through their home. She documented the fun and foibles of their life in a weekly humor column carried in a number of Alberta newspapers. In April 1997 she was thrilled to hear that her hard work had paid off with a contract with Steeple Hill Love Inspired books. Ever Faithful, her second book for the Love Inspired line, won the Toronto Romance Writers Golden Opportunity Contest for unpublished writers. Her ninth book, Twin Blessings, received four-and-a-half stars from Romantic Times Magazine. Since then she has published a number of books. Her stories reflect a love of God, family, rural Canadian life and a profound appreciation of God's creation and how He constantly calls His children to Himself. She hopes and prays that in her writing she can show how people's weaknesses are covered by Christ's strength. Her dream is to make Christ's sacrifice accessible to people of all ages and places through the lives of her characters. Though she grew up in a city, she considers herself a full-fledged country person. When she's not writing, she's helping her husband with his logging business, their herd of cows, their horses and their chickens that managed to escape the clutches of the coyotes and owls. They are also involved with the youth in their church.
Books
Homecoming
Brought Together by Baby (Tiny Blessings Series #2) (Larger Print Love Inspired #312)
Healing The Doctors Heart
Saving lives is what nurse Shannon Deacon excels at. The fast pace of the emergency room provides a distraction from painful memories of being left at the altar. Until she discovers that her next-door neighbor happens to be her ex-fiancé's brother. Dr. Ben Brouwer feels just as uncomfortable around Shannon. He, too, conceals a hurting heart by devoting himself to his work. Yet there's an undeniable attraction between them—and two determined match makers are working overtime to get them together. Can Ben help Shannon realize that maybe she's been holding on to her wedding dress after all this time for a reason?
Helping hands
Ce week-end, les parents de Julie et Samuel organisent des tours de poneys pour amuser les enfants. Les petits vétérinaires sont aux anges... Mais ils découvrent bientôt que les animaux ont été maltraités par leur propriétaire. Pire, l'un d'eux est blessé ! Nos amis vont tout faire pour les aider. [4e de couverture]
The Cowboy's Bride
Joe Brewer did not believe in love at first sight. — Still the cowboy's lonely heart skipped a beat at first sight of Rebecca Stevenson. With her warm smile and sky blue eyes, this beautiful stranger was Joe's dream come true. He had to know more about her.... — A polished professional, Rebecca turned out to be an unlikely match for a hardworking horse trainer. Joe doubted she'd settle for a rancher's simple life. But Rebecca's radiant expression as they explored the countryside gave him hope. And her innocent trust, as she struggled to rekindle her faith, made Joe thank heaven for bringing them together. Now he prayed that Rebecca could look beyond their differences to see the wealth of love waiting in his heart.
Trusting the Cowboy
"When Lauren McCauley returns to the Circle M Ranch after her father's death, she's focused on selling the spread and getting a fresh start somewhere else. But she's unprepared for the jolt her heart feels when she meets Vic Moore. The handsome, broad-shouldered cowboy may have a legitimate claim to the Circle M, and he makes it clear he'd like to lasso Lauren, as well. Terrified of another heartbreak, Lauren vows to cash in and ship out. But the strong and steady rancher is not about to give up on his dreams of a home & and a family to go with it"--Page 4 of cover.
Twin blessings
Uncle-turned-guardian Logan Napier wants to provide his orphaned twin nieces, Brittany and Bethany, with a stable and loving home. Hiring a summer tutor is part of the plan. But he never expected the spirited and beautiful Sandra Bachman to turn their lives topsy-turvy! When struggling artist Sandra Bachman rolls into town to tutor the rambunctious twins, she finds herself at odds with their handsome, strait-laced uncle. Like apples and oranges, Logan and Sandra have nothing in common - except two matchmaking girls! With a wink and a prayer from the two scheming sisters, will Logan and Sandra discover a love they've never dreamed of?
Homecoming Reunion
Local Boy Makes Good — After ten years, Garret Beck is back with something to prove-to himself, to Hartley Creek and especially to Larissa Weir's family. Her father was once convinced Garret would never be successful enough. Now he's investing in the local inn and working side by side with Larissa. Only problem is, she views the inn as "her" legacy. But seeing Hartley Creek through Larissa's eyes soon awakens Garret to what he really wants. A new start-by her side-in the place that never stopped feeling like home.
A family for Luke
Luke Harris grew up without family. Now, it's all he wants. More so when he and his friendly dog move next door to widowed mom Janie Corbett and her three kids. For the first time, he can imagine hearing the pitter-patter of little feet in his own home. Listening to their bedtime prayers. Having a wife and children to call his own. But once-burned/twice-shy Janie won't say yes—unless Luke acknowledges his troubled past. With the help of one stubborn woman, three smart kids and a cherished Labrador retriever, there might be a family for Luke, after all.
Toward Home
All her life, the only place that represented the loving home Melanie Visser always yearned for was a stately, gingerbread Victorian in the town she grew up in. Moving back home, Melanie discovers that her dream house is for sale. And though the long-neglected manor needs some loving care, its embittered owner needs God's healing touch - and Melanie's kindness - even more.
Cowboy daddy
COWBOY DADDY — Rancher Jake Master's adopted daughter had been deeply troubled by his wife's death, and he couldn't deny the little girl's anguished plea to meet her "real" mother. But it was damn hard--and the hardest part was his stunning passion for this woman who was now an unwanted part of his life.... — Anne Baker had come a long way from the dirt-poor Texas town where she'd made the toughest decision of her life, but she'd never forgotten her child. And nothing was going to keep them apart now--not even the suspicions of the most disturbing and compelling man she'd ever known...
The matchmaking pact
Lily Marstow and Alyssa Cane think they have the perfect plan. After all, helping their single parents fall in love shouldn't be that hard. But Silas Marstow wants nothing to do with the woman who lost track of his child for precious minutes in the aftermath of the High Plains tornado. And Josie Cane is busy caring for her ailing grandmother and rebuilding her life. The girls' matchmaking pact is in jeopardy unless they can make their parents see the love that's right in in front of them.
A Silence In The Heart
From the moment veterinarian David Braun started working at his new office, determined vet tech Tracy Harris caught his eye. The more they worked together, the more he was attracted to her—and the more she retreated. David knew something was haunting Tracy—something from her past that made her wary. Yet when he saw her with a neglected neighborhood boy, Tracy was tender, caring and wonderful. He longed for her to show that side to him. For one precious moment she did—and David experienced her vulnerability. Then the closed-off Tracy was back. What he wouldn't do to allay her fears, and hold her close again....
The bachelor baker
An Unlikely Partnership Opening a business isn't a piece of cake -- something Melissa Sweeney discovers when an anonymous benefactor brings her to Bygones, Kansas. She can't fulfill her longtime dream of starting up her own bakery without help. But with his traditional views of work and family, Brian Montclair is the unlikeliest candidate for the job.Even more surprising is the powerful attraction sprouting up between the rugged mechanic and his fiercely independent new boss. Brian's heart and soul belongs to his hardworking community that is slowly coming back to life. Melissa wants to be part of that transformation…if she can make Brian believe they can be true partners in everything -- including love. The Heart of Main Street: They're rebuilding the town one step -- and heart -- at a time.
Finally a family
His, hers -- and theirs? Alexis Castle has come to Catasaga Lake for two reasons. To check out Guardian Flight as the possible recipient of a grant from her family's business and to spend the summer getting close to her teenage daughter. One of the first people she meets is Spence Keagan, Guardian's chief pilot. Spence's search-and-rescue team desperately needs a new helicopter. But he's never been comfortable schmoozing with corporate types. And Alexis is definitely all business. She barely has time to spend with her daughter. Which makes Spence sad. He'd love the chance to be with his own estranged son. As the summer passes, Alexis and Spence begin to understand each other and gradually their feelings turn to love. But before they can build a new family together, they both have to learn what family means.