She couldn’t get overly attached and find herself in deep water down the road when goodbyes would come to pass.

Lost Arrow Ranch is a remarkable place that offers therapeutic horse riding and interactions with animals for individuals who have faced various challenges and traumas. The Payne family has dedicated their lives and careers to supporting those with tough backgrounds, providing them with a second chance. The ranch operates as a fully functional homestead, with a small community living there, including those in traditional roles and those necessary to run the ranch's extensive programs and services.

Arlo, grappling with the shadows of surviving a mass shooting, sought refuge at the ranch, a place he hoped would guide him out of the darkness that enveloped him since that fateful day hidden in a closet. It's here he encounters Gweny, the embodiment of positivity, often found with pastries in hand, who champions therapy as her beacon of light. Their paths cross over a discussion about enhancing the ranch's sales avenues, a topic that sparks life in Arlo's expertise. In their exchanges, they discover in each other a renewed sense of gratitude for life, finding solace and understanding in their shared moments.

Gweny's perennial optimism meets its test in Arlo, whose perspective on life remains unchanged despite her best efforts with cheerful banter and tempting pastries. However, an unexpected inquiry about her bakery's computer system ignites a conversation, leading Arlo to assist her in exploring new point-of-sale solutions. This collaboration not only shifts his stance on therapy, thanks to his dialogues with Gweny but also kindles an unforeseen connection between them. As they navigate this new dynamic, the emerging sparks hint at a promising start, offering both a glimpse of a future they hadn't dared to imagine.

The Lost Arrow Ranch series is based upon Ephesians 1:15-17 (NIV). “Giving Thanks,” is the ninth book in this expanded six-book series. Download this clean romance book that will make you feel good about yourself and the world around you.