When the Road Comes Around
Only trouble can bring about the beauty of redemption and grace.
In the small town of Grady, Montana, twenty-four-year-old Tad Bungley has a reputation for trouble. When he lands a job at Come Around Ranch, however, his life seems to take a positive turn. As he develops a soft spot for Sam, the ranch owner's disabled son, and a special bond with TJ, a rescue horse with a poor reputation of his own, Tad becomes determined not to mess up this time.
Forty-eight-year-old Anita Wilson is too young to feel so old, but rheumatoid arthritis limits her ability to work on the guest ranch she owns with her husband. It was a risk to hire Tad for the summer, but Anita is convinced he just needs a bit of grace and encouragement to find his footing. What she doesn't anticipate is that Tad's presence at the ranch will change everything, including her relationship with her son. And when Tad finds himself in more trouble than ever, he and Anita must learn when to hold on, when to let go, and how to embrace grace.
“…a resonant tale of redemption and forgiveness…Powner vividly conveys her characters’ moral complexities. The result is a stirring testament to the power of hope in dark times.”
-Publisher’s Weekly
“Powner writes powerful contemporary fiction exploring the love between parents and children and how faith in God can change a life. For readers of T.I. Lowe and Christina Suzann Nelson, who also focus on the intersection of faith and mental health.”
-Library Journal
“Powner writes believable, genuine characters, especially Dan and Anita, who live out their faith. Readers who like heartfelt, family stories will enjoy this book.”
-Booklist
