Tis the season for a second chance at love.

Back home at her family’s Texas ranch for the holidays, the last thing Audrey Caldwell expects to see is her ex-husband, Tyler, on her doorstep—with his orphaned niece. The sweet baby in his arms brings up painful memories that she’d rather forget, but when little Willow gets sick, Audrey can’t turn them away. She offers to care for the baby if Tyler agrees to do some construction projects on the ranch. As they work together on a community Christmas event, neither can deny their growing connection. Can they heal their deepest wounds and find their way back to the family they always wanted?

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My Review and Reflections

I’m not going to lie, I haven’t been in a reading mood lately, so I didn’t pick up this book as soon as I should have. Why do I think this? Because this book is wonderful! A five-star read for sure.

Audrey and Tyler’s story really resonated with me. I especially loved seeing the differences in their relationship BC (Before Christ) and after. It was a reminder of how God changes our hearts and shapes the way we approach relationships. Tyler’s unexpected pull into parenthood felt both tender and realistic, and Audrey’s instant connection to baby Willow tugged at my heart.

The story had a good pace making it easy to read in a day or two because you just did not want to put it down. Emotionally it was real and raw and tears welled in my eyes well before I ever even hit the halfway point of this book.

While you don’t need to read book 1 of the series to get the full picture, I highly recommend it because Aunt Dee will surprise you in this one. Whether you’re just jumping into the series or have read book 1, this is a wonderful romance that will bring tears to your eyes and joy to your heart.

If you’re looking for a Christian romance that blends sweet love, deep faith, and the reminder that God can redeem any past, this book is one you won’t want to miss. Truly an emotional read.

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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.

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