The Promise of Forgiveness

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A single mother's path to redemption takes a detour in Oklahoma in a novel of love, forgiveness, and the unbreakable bonds of family... Thirty-one-year-old Ruby Baxter is convinced she is failing her teenage daughter. So she decides they should move to Kansas to fix what's broken between them. But the road to redemption takes a detour. Hank McArthur, the biological father she never knew existed, would like her to claim her inheritance- a dusty oil ranch just outside of Unforgiven, Oklahoma. Gruff Hank isn't what Ruby hoped for in a father. Yet he seems to have a gift for rehabilitating abused horses-and for reaching Mia. And as Ruby entertains the possibility of a relationship with Joe Dawson, the ranch foreman, she must find a way to open her heart to the very first man who left her behind.

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Praise forThe Promise of Forgiveness

Thomas, a prolific romance writer, has crafted an introspective and touching womens-fiction novel.the growth of the main characters feels genuine and sincere. Fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Fern Michaels will enjoy this family-focused story of betrayal, growth, and acceptance.Booklist

Theres a big promise in this book: love, redemption, and a story so gripping I couldnt put it down.#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

I loved the book! Marin Thomas has a wonderfully fresh writing voice...[This] is a compelling story of forgiveness with a warm heart at its center. You wont want to put it down!Joan Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of Shameless

A heartfelt novel of mysteries hidden in lonely hearts. Marin Thomas gives us characters that jump off the page, people we root for, and who dare to reach for love."Curtiss Ann Matlock,USA Todaybestselling author ofLove in a Small Town

"The Promise of Forgivenesstakes a heartfelt look at the complexities inherent in familial relationships. Its authentic, poignant, and will have you turning pages well past bedtime.Emily Liebert, author ofThose Secrets We Keep

"The flawed, frail, but deeply human characterswill have you rooting for them from the first page, and cheering by the last.Yona Zeldis McDonough, author ofYou Were Meant For Me

Thomas writes with warmth and empathy...The beauty of the western landscape, the difficulty of navigating parenting on all levels, and a beautiful romance rounds out this hopeful book, filled with complexity and love.Ann Garvin, author ofThe Dog Year

I loved the ranch in Unforgiven, Oklahoma, the mysteries no one wants to talk about, and Ruby Baxter, who flew right off the page, fists swinging, boots tapping. She was one of those true as life characters you dont forget.Cathy Lamb, author ofMy Very Best Friend

Full of warmth and wisdomThe Promise of Forgivenessproves that the past doesnt define the future, family is what we make it, and, most important, its never too late to become the person you want to be.Kristy Woodson Harvey, author ofDear Carolina

A story with more twists than a hand-braided lariat...What makes this novel rise above the rest are the quirky but believable characters, the surprisingly sensual details of a dusty Oklahoma town, and the way Thomas writes about even the most flawed characters with grace, affection, and humor.Holly Robinson, author ofChance Harbor

Author Bio

Marin Thomas is an award-nominated author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Cash Brothers series. She grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin, and attended college at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where she played basketball for the Lady Wildcats and earned a BA in Radio and Television. Following graduation, she married her college sweetheart in a five-minute ceremony at the historic Little Chapel of the West in Las Vegas, Nevada. While her two children were young, Marin coached youth basketball. Now that her son has graduated college and her daughter is in graduate school, Marin writes full-time. She and her husband currently live in Houston, Texas. The Promise of Forgiveness is her first womens fiction novel.