Roping Through the Storm

After the death of his mother, fourteen-year-old Zac Morgan's life on the Bar M Ranch begins to unravel. Once a strong student and gifted young roper, Zac now struggles with nightmares, guilt, schoolwork, and the daily ranch work that reminds him of the tragedy he cannot escape.His father, Cole, is grieving too, trying to raise five sons while keeping their Eastern Montana ranch running through calving season, branding, haying, and shipping. But as Zac withdraws deeper into himself, Cole realizes hard work and discipline will not be enough to bring his son back.With the support of family, friends, teachers, and the horse Zac trained in his grandfather's memory, father and son must learn how to face the storm together.A contemporary young adult western for readers who enjoy heartfelt family stories, horses, ranch life, and realistic journeys through grief and healing.