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A Family On His Doorstep by Alena Auguste
Publisher:  Harlequin Love Inspired
Release Date: July 29, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Sometimes a tough situation

Requires a leap of faith…

Unwed, unemployed and pregnant, Rebecca Young is in desperate need of a job. But finding work seems impossible. So when her late ex-boyfriend’s cousin Walker Greystone offers her room and board, and help getting a part-time job at the library he’s renovating in Eden, Texas, she eagerly accepts. But as they work together on a project that could change both of their lives, their feelings for one another deepen. Can Rebecca and Walker overcome their scars from the past and embrace the possibility of a happily-ever-after together?

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Rebecca Young is unmarried, unattached, and very much pregnant. Desperate for a job in her field, she takes a part-time librarian position in her now deceased ex’s hometown. What she wasn’t expecting was her ex’s cousin, Walker Greystone. But that’s okay, Walker wasn’t Rebecca either. This sweet love story had a great beginning that drew you in and made you want to keep reading.  

This love story was a little unexpected in that it didn’t follow the typical romance formula. There was no big misunderstanding that made Rebecca and Walker turn away from each other; instead, the focus is on Rebecca and Walker’s internal struggles and how they handle them. While it makes for a sweet story, I did miss the formula just a little. I liked that Rebecca didn’t think of the pregnancy as a mistake; some of her struggles were related, but she wasn’t spending time beating herself up over this. All babies are a gift from God. Given that this is a Christian romance, I appreciate that Auguste didn’t toe the line on that storyline. It helped keep me engaged that it wasn’t a story of repentance on premarital relations.   Overall, this was a good love story. I look forward to reading more from Auguste.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author.
All opinions are my own.

About the Author

Alena Auguste lives in Texas and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Married to her very own knight for thirty plus years, she and her husband have four amazing grown children and two of the handsomest grandsons ever! When she’s not creating trouble for her characters or working at the family business, you can find her cozying up with a steaming cup of tea and a good book. She would love to hear from you at alenaauguste.com.

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