All This Time

Synopsis

Ten years ago, Bear gave up everything—his freedom and his reputation—for his mess of a family. But after years of distance and too many attempts at starting over, he finally has a new life doing noble work in Brazil . . . until his past catches up to him once again. Suddenly he finds himself back in Maple Valley, charged with the care of his missing brother's children, convinced he's out of second chances to make his life count. Maybe this is the fresh start he's been longing for all along. But as his newfound hope grows, so does the mystery surrounding his brother's activities—and when the threat reaches into the lives of those he loves, it's clear he can't run away this time.Raegan Walker is fine. She's happy working a slew of part-time jobs, still living in her childhood bedroom, and rarely venturing from her hometown. But she can't help wondering what might've happened if she hadn't abandoned her art so many years ago—and if Bear McKinley had never left. When Bear returns and she's commissioned for a painting that just might revive her artistic ambition all in one week, it's time to finally reach for more than fine. With her dream and her heart on the line, how much will Raegan have to risk to finally chase her happy ending?