Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: An Unexpected Companion
Series: K-9 Companions #31, Legacy Ranch #1
Author: Mindy Obenhaus
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: April 1, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Romance

With his dog by his side… Is a second chance within reach?

After losing his family and his leg in a car crash, widower Dirk Matthews dedicates his solitary life to woodworking and his mobility service dog, Molly. That is, until a troubled kid steals from his truck. Desperate to reach her grieving oldest son, widow Tessa Wagner agrees to have the boy help Dirk work on her family’s ranch. Only she doesn’t expect her own connection with the carpenter. Soon they’re feeling more than the shared loss of loved ones. But will past heartbreak stand in the way of their future?

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MY REVIEW:

I loved reading this Love Inspired Inspirational k9 companion story! Tessa and her sons Grayson and Bryce, return to Legacy Ranch in Texas to visit Tessa’s Aunt Dee for the summer. After the death of her husband, Tessa thought returning to her hometown and “mother Dee” would be the perfect thing to help her and the boys have fun and heal from their pain. While helping Aunt Dee around the house, they meet contractor Dirk and his service dog Molly who has also had his share of trauma and pain.

Along the way they both find love, hope and healing as they work together on the ranch and navigate new feelings of family and acceptance. I liked the faith element of the story and one of the things that Aunt Dee said was that  “We serve a God of second chances…” Sometimes it can be hard and scary to have faith and believe in second chances in life.

I found the characters engaging and relatable, and loved seeing the vision of the ranch and the repairs unfold.  I hope there will be other Legacy Ranch stories that will include Tessa’s other sisters.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of An Unexpected Companion and a $25 Amazon gift card!

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I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

This story had great characters and non stop action and drama. This clean Christian fiction is book 5 in the Last Chance Fire and Rescue series but they can all be read as stand alone books. Naya and Zack are reunited in their hometown when their different jobs seem to hold a common denominator. Both are determined to find out the truth regardless of how much danger comes their way or threats made on their lives. They use their faith and each other to help them get thru. I really liked the main characters and Zack’s firefighter friends. They all showed loyalty and bravery in the face of danger and death.
This story had a suspenseful plot that kept me engaged from beginning to end. I really enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
After growing up in foster care, investigative reporter Naya Michél has learned there’s usually more to a situation than meets the eye. When she’s assigned a story about the current water contamination crisis in town, Naya is ready to show her boss she has what it takes to secure a promotion—especially since the events surrounding the story have personal ties to her childhood. When her investigation makes her the target of someone who wants the truth kept quiet, how far will Naya’s determination take her before the cost becomes too much?

Rescue Squad firefighter and former foster kid Zack Stephens is ready to step up his game at work when his boss hands him a cold case for hazmat training. As Zack delves into the case, he uncovers a shocking revelation—his parents’ deaths weren’t accidental. Determined to find their murderer, Zack throws himself into the investigation. But he doesn’t expect his search to collide with Naya, the girl he promised to protect when they lived in foster care together.

As threats mount and Naya is caught in the crosshairs, can Zack reconcile the mistakes of his past and find a killer before someone deals a lethal blow? And can the two of them learn to trust—and love—each other again despite the pain of their past?

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Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Green Pastures by Patricia Johns, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Green Pastures

Series: The Amish of Shepherd’s Hill #1

Author: Patricia Johns

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Release Date: March 18, 2025

Genre: Amish Romance

Tabitha Schrock’s return to Lancaster County shakes the foundations of her family and community. After her departure during rumspringa and a recent divorce, Tabitha faces the challenge of reintegrating into Amish society while pursuing her dream of working as a veterinarian. Meanwhile, her sister Amanda, whose own prospects were dimmed by Tabitha’s leaving Shepherd’s Hill, decides to seize her chance at love by pursuing a man with a shadowed past. And their youngest sister, Rose, despite her beauty and romantic hopes, faces the harsh realities of matrimony, grappling with the weight of vows made before Gott and her community.

As the sisters navigate the intricacies of love, faith, and tradition, they are bound by their commitment to uphold their Amish way of life. But as they strive to keep their promises, how much are they willing to sacrifice to remain true to themselves and their community?

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MY REVIEW

This Christian fiction book follows the story of 3 Amish sisters and their father Abram. Tabitha leaves the Amish faith and community to get married, becomes a vet, but then returns home after her divorce. Rose is married and lives close by the family farm but is having a hard time adjusting to her marriage after only two years. Amanda cooks, cleans and looks after this father and is considered old in her late 20’s by not being married.

I liked the different Amish and English perspectives of the sisters on different topics like marriage, dating, communicating and every day life. I also liked reading Tabitha’s and Amanda’s experiences with providing medical care to the local animals and Tabitha trying to make a name for herself again in the Amish community where she grew up.

Relationships and friendships are introduced in this story and I wish all three girls received a “happily ever after” story to their lives because they all deserved it. I hope we will hear more about the sisters in future Amish of Shepherd’s Hill books.

This story addresses hard things that unfortunately also happen in an Amish community like addictions, abuse, marriage problems, etc. I liked how the characters made these situations relatable and how God can help strengthen and direct his children.

I really enjoyed this sweet family Amish book about love, faith and second chances. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a print copy of Green Pastures!

(1) additional winner will receive a print copy of Green Pastures!

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Shattered Sanctuary is book one in the new Erin Delaney Mysteries. This book had an interesting plot and characters with several twists that kept me guessing and wondering what would happen next. Although the book wasn’t for me, I finished it because I had to find out what was going to happen and how it would end. There wasn’t anything graphic but the horror/serial killer content creeped me out and was too much for me; so I don’t plan on reading any more books in this series. I did like that the characters talked about God and how they used him as their strength and for guidance.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Grappling with the aftermath of a tragic incident that altered her life, ex-police officer and bestselling mystery author Erin Delaney finds solace in the tranquility of a cabin nestled deep in the Smoky Mountains. But her restful stay is shattered when cries pierce the night, hinting at a lurking presence haunting the woods. When local police chief Adrian Nightengale seeks her help with a carefully arranged murder scene, she is thrust back into the world of crime solving. As they delve into the investigation, Erin’s intuition reveals chilling truths about the killer’s motives and strategically perfected methods.

Joined by the enigmatic Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI behavioral analyst, Erin not only embarks on a quest to stop the merciless serial killer, but also confronts the revived ghosts of her past. In a race against time, Erin must defeat her own demons while outmaneuvering a cunning killer or risk becoming the next victim in this deadly game of cat and mouse.

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About the Author
Nancy Mehl is the author of more than fifty books, a Parable and ECPA bestseller, and the winner of an ACFW Book of the Year Award, a Carol Award, and the Daphne du Maurier Award. She has also been a finalist for the Christy Award. Nancy writes from her home in Missouri, where she lives with her husband. To learn more, visit NancyMehl.com.