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Family Promises #2
Ever After
She’s done with relationships.
He’s down on his luck.
Will her childhood ranch put their hearts on the same path?
Evangeline has vowed to cross men out of her life. As if getting dumped for another woman wasn’t bad enough, she’s still waiting on her deadbeat dad to sign over her late mother’s bookstore. And when a rough-and-tumble cowboy shows up to rent her family’s homestead, she’s sure it’s a recipe for disaster.
Divorcé Denny is no stranger to hard work. So when he signs a rent-to-purchase contract, he thinks his biggest challenge will be herding cattle. Instead, he finds himself suddenly saddled with a two-year-old daughter he never knew he had and sharing a roof with his feisty new neighbor.
Reluctantly agreeing to help him set up the house, Evangeline starts to see the softer side of the rugged rancher. But when another offer threatens Denny’s deal, he fears his bright future with the beautiful bookworm could all fall apart.
Will Evangeline and Denny find a way to keep their love alive and build their happy future?
Ever After is the second book in the heartwarming Family Promises romance series. If you like opposites-attract stories, countryside settings, and old-fashioned family fun then you’ll adore Carolyne Aarsen’s home-style book.
Buy Ever After to roundup a heartfelt connection today!
Ever After was previously published as Unexpected Father
He’s down on his luck.
Will her childhood ranch put their hearts on the same path?
Evangeline has vowed to cross men out of her life. As if getting dumped for another woman wasn’t bad enough, she’s still waiting on her deadbeat dad to sign over her late mother’s bookstore. And when a rough-and-tumble cowboy shows up to rent her family’s homestead, she’s sure it’s a recipe for disaster.
Divorcé Denny is no stranger to hard work. So when he signs a rent-to-purchase contract, he thinks his biggest challenge will be herding cattle. Instead, he finds himself suddenly saddled with a two-year-old daughter he never knew he had and sharing a roof with his feisty new neighbor.
Reluctantly agreeing to help him set up the house, Evangeline starts to see the softer side of the rugged rancher. But when another offer threatens Denny’s deal, he fears his bright future with the beautiful bookworm could all fall apart.
Will Evangeline and Denny find a way to keep their love alive and build their happy future?
Ever After is the second book in the heartwarming Family Promises romance series. If you like opposites-attract stories, countryside settings, and old-fashioned family fun then you’ll adore Carolyne Aarsen’s home-style book.
Buy Ever After to roundup a heartfelt connection today!
Ever After was previously published as Unexpected Father
217 pages, ebook
First published January 14, 2014
About the author
Carolyne Aarsen
219 books726 followersEven with over 1.5 million copies of my books in print, I still feel like I haven’t written the perfect story. From my office in the woods of Northern Alberta, I’ll keep trying. Inspired by spectacular sunrises, breathtaking Northern Lights and long walks through wooded trails, the stories keep coming. To find out more about my life and my writing, check out my website at www.carolyneaarsen.com
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November 26, 2020
Ever After
Evangeline's somewhat dead beat dad send a stranger to her with a message and the ok to rent that apartment at the book store. When she gets the message through Denny she isn't the nicest person in the world and they get off to a very rocky start.
Denny's life seems to be in a free fall with everything that is happening in quick succession. Evangeline reaches out to help Denny against her better judgement. Feelings are stirred up from several directions and maybe there can actually be something happen that no one was expecting and be for the good of all.
As you near the end of the story, think 'Gift of the Magi'. Very sweet story!
Evangeline's somewhat dead beat dad send a stranger to her with a message and the ok to rent that apartment at the book store. When she gets the message through Denny she isn't the nicest person in the world and they get off to a very rocky start.
Denny's life seems to be in a free fall with everything that is happening in quick succession. Evangeline reaches out to help Denny against her better judgement. Feelings are stirred up from several directions and maybe there can actually be something happen that no one was expecting and be for the good of all.
As you near the end of the story, think 'Gift of the Magi'. Very sweet story!
January 20, 2022
I love when couples literally fall into relationships when neither is expecting a romance. Ever After, the second in Carolyne Aarsen's Family Promised series, tells the story of Evangeline and Denny. Neither of them is anticipating a relationship. Evangeline is waiting for her father to release the bookstore of her deceased mother. Denny wanders into town looking for a quiet break in his life. The store owner and the cowboy couldn't be more different. But they are drawn to each other.
If you like clean, heartwarming romance with a touch of Christian values, you will love the books of Carolyne Aarsen. I look forward to reading the continuing stories that take place in Rockeyview.
If you like clean, heartwarming romance with a touch of Christian values, you will love the books of Carolyne Aarsen. I look forward to reading the continuing stories that take place in Rockeyview.
May 19, 2020
Another great read from one of my favorite authors! In this book Evangeline starts out thinking the hero Denny is Just like her father a fly-by-nighter. Her father has never been for her ever since her mother died when she was a young girl. He blows into town with gifts and blows right back out again. Eva is scared to let herself fall in love with Denny because he seems to be just like dear old dad but over the course of the story she finds that while there are some similarities Denny is much more responsible than her dad. A really great read!
October 17, 2020
This second story in this series is another one for a single reading that will pull at your heartstrings and keep you turning the pages, non-stop. Denny and Evangeline are great characters. Compassion figures strongly in this book along with a steadfast faith in the Lord. I read this book in July.
I received an ARC copy of this book. This is my voluntary and honest review with my own personal opinions.
I received an ARC copy of this book. This is my voluntary and honest review with my own personal opinions.
May 5, 2020
Loved getting to know Denny, and watching him become a Daddy. And Evangeline finally figured out what she wanted in her life, instead of sitting waiting for her Father. If you like clean Sweet stories with heart, you can't go wrong with 'Ever After'. I received this book from the publisher. The thoughts and comments are my own.
July 20, 2020
This author writes about real life issues without making me depressed. This one made me feel a wide range of emotions but at the end I was left with a smile. Evangeline and Denny both placed their faith in the Lord and were putting each other before themselves. They were both faced with uncertain futures and had to make hard decisions. The ending was really sweet.
April 14, 2021
What
Evangeline has her heart set on finding the right guy. Denny isn't what she had planned. He is a rancher and a truck driver. Denny also finds out he has a daughter. Surprise. He isn't sure what to do, he has plans. Can she help him navigate this new world? Can he find love with her?
Evangeline has her heart set on finding the right guy. Denny isn't what she had planned. He is a rancher and a truck driver. Denny also finds out he has a daughter. Surprise. He isn't sure what to do, he has plans. Can she help him navigate this new world? Can he find love with her?
May 6, 2021
Clean romance
I like a good ending and this one has a very good ending. The story ,a captivating from beginning to end. A man that had made mistakes along the way woman who just wants to find, and an orphaned little girl who had never met her dad, make a great combination for the story.
I like a good ending and this one has a very good ending. The story ,a captivating from beginning to end. A man that had made mistakes along the way woman who just wants to find, and an orphaned little girl who had never met her dad, make a great combination for the story.
January 24, 2021
Loved It
I chose this rating because I loved the story and answers to struggles the main characters experienced. It is a sweet story that shows that no matter what love and hope still exist.
I chose this rating because I loved the story and answers to struggles the main characters experienced. It is a sweet story that shows that no matter what love and hope still exist.
May 17, 2020
Finding your home
This book was about finding your home and letting go of that perfect model of what a perfect home looks like. It was a sweet and clean romance.
This book was about finding your home and letting go of that perfect model of what a perfect home looks like. It was a sweet and clean romance.
May 21, 2020
Evangeline
A young woman alone trying to find her dream and always waiting,until a toddler and daddy need a home and help. They find a way to make a happy ever after.
A young woman alone trying to find her dream and always waiting,until a toddler and daddy need a home and help. They find a way to make a happy ever after.
May 29, 2020
Ever After (Family Promises Book2)
This is the second book in this series and it is a good story about love and family and trust
This is the second book in this series and it is a good story about love and family and trust
August 7, 2020
Great w
This is a very good series. Enjoying Carolyn 's way of bringing romance to all the ladies in these books.
This is a very good series. Enjoying Carolyn 's way of bringing romance to all the ladies in these books.
August 14, 2020
Ever After
Give up on your dream to get a better reality. In the end you will have everything. What a great read
Give up on your dream to get a better reality. In the end you will have everything. What a great read
December 9, 2020
Good series
Sweet story of old time values, putting God first and loving life! Some times family isn't what it should be but love is there regardless.
Sweet story of old time values, putting God first and loving life! Some times family isn't what it should be but love is there regardless.
July 11, 2021
A great story
This story made me smile as the author showed that the characters loved each other so much that they would do anything for each other. A well written story.
This story made me smile as the author showed that the characters loved each other so much that they would do anything for each other. A well written story.
May 15, 2022
Wonderful series
I love how this series keeps you informed about this he other characters from previous books. I have one more to go.
I love how this series keeps you informed about this he other characters from previous books. I have one more to go.
February 23, 2024
Great Story
This story was good! It was about a girl and the guy she liked a little bit. They ended up loving each other.
This story was good! It was about a girl and the guy she liked a little bit. They ended up loving each other.
March 1, 2025
Loved this story. I always enjoy Carolyne Aarsen's books. Cute love story and I absolutely love the end. Can't say much are I would be giving it all away.
August 20, 2025
Ever After
This story is about a young librarian who meets a single man and falls in love with him and his baby girl. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
This story is about a young librarian who meets a single man and falls in love with him and his baby girl. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
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