Welcome to the Blog Tour for Rediscovering Christmas by Mindy Obenhaus, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Rediscovering Christmas by Mindy Obenhaus
Series: Hope Crossing – Book 6
Published by: Love Inspired
Publication Date: November 26, 2024
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance
She feels she’s lost everything…
Will love give her hope?|
When a wildfire destroys her home, widowed schoolteacher Tori Stallings finds herself unexpectedly living with her mother- and brother-in-law—and struggling with her faith. With everything Tori owns consumed by the blaze, Micah vows to help his late brother’s wife and son rebuild their lives. The two of them have always been friends, but living under the same roof has their friendship turning into something more. Can love bloom amid tragic loss and shaken beliefs, and give them a fresh start for Christmas?
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My Review and Reflections
Tori Stallings is raising her six-year-old son, Aiden, after losing both her husband and her mother. As a third-grade teacher in her hometown of Hope Crossing, Texas, she’s hanging by a thread. When a wildfire destroys her childhood home, Tori loses what little faith she had left and questions God. Forced to move into her mother-in-law’s home, where her brother-in-law, Micah Stallings, also lives, she struggles to ignore the growing pull she feels toward him. Both Tori and Micah wrestle with the idea of starting a relationship—Tori, because Micah is her brother-in-law, and Micah, because he feels he can never live up to his brother’s memory.
This book deeply explores our struggles as humans: believing, questioning, and even being angry at God. It portrays the hardships of enduring tragedy after tragedy, especially for people like Tori, whose one last sliver of hope lies in her son, Aiden. This connection drew me into the story, and I found myself reading it in just a couple of days because I couldn’t put it down.
Tori’s real-life struggles made her relatable, while Micah served as the strong, steady backbone for the two. One important detail is that Tori and Micah had been best friends for many years. And with Micah’s brother looming over both of them it’s difficult for either of them to move forward.
The secondary characters were also well-written, particularly Tori’s mother-in-law, Peggy, and her boyfriend, Hank. Peggy was supportive without being overbearing, providing Tori with a safe space to lean on when she needed it.
The story held my attention from beginning to end. I could feel the tension Tori experienced whenever someone brought God into the conversation, despite her not being ready to hear it. That constant external push felt frustrating but realistic. I could feel her anxiety, fear, and emotional detachment throughout the book.
I’d recommend this book to any romance lover, especially those who enjoy tropes like second-chance romance, friends-to-romance, widow/widower, and single-parent/guardian stories. Rediscovering Christmas delivers all the holiday feels!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author.
All opinions are my own.
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About the Author
Best-selling author Mindy Obenhaus is passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. She lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, two sassy pups, countless cattle, deer and the occasional coyote, mountain lion or snake. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and watching heartwarming romance movies.
Connect with Mindy visiting mindyobenhaus.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Rediscovering Christmas and a $25 Amazon gift card!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight November 25, 2024 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on December 2, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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From the Readers
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[…] Rediscovering Christmas by Mindy Obenhaus […]
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Thank you! I think you’ll love this one if you enjoy Mindy’s other books.
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It’s a wonderful read!
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I think you’ll enjoy it very much!
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I agree with reading them any time!
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It really is! I hope you read it!
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It is wonderful!
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Thank you! I thoroughly enjoyed the book and an happy to be part of the tour.
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sounds fabulous jcp
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It really is!
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HI,
I’m Carla
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