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About the Book
Name of book: To Gain a Mommy
Author: Tanya Eavenson
Genre: Christian Romance
Release Date: December 10, 2016
They had a plan, but will it work?
Thirteen years ago, pediatrician Hope Michaels was the fool-hearted girl who came home from college to learn the man she loved was engaged to her twin. But now to move on with her life and accept a proposal of marriage, she must confront the one man who holds the key to the wounds of her past.Fire Captain Carl McGuire can put out any flame, except for the one Hope sparks within him. As she stirs up his life and heart, Carl knows some things never change. Even a past he’d rather keep hidden.
When a new neighbor moves in across the street who would be a perfect fit for their family, Mary and Brody form a plan to bring their dad and Hope together. But how will it work if Hope keeps pushing him away?
My Review:
"To Gain a Mommy" by Tanya Eavenson is a sweet story about betrayal and second chances and forgiveness.
I really enjoyed reading this story even though the story had a character with cancer. This character wasn't the focus point so it didn't really bother me, because I know the character was fictional not real ( yes, I know , all too real that cancer is real ). There is one part in the story that made me cry because Hope is talking to God and telling Him she is afraid that she will lose her mom soon ( I know what that feels like too). I know this story could really happen and probably has somewhere and sometime because people aren't perfect. This novel is a clean romance.
Who doesn't like a story where children play matchmaker for their dad? Grandma even gets into the matchmaking. Maybe, I liked the story too because the main male character's name is Carl and that isn't a name that is in a lot of books and it also happens to be my husband's name.
This story has a few surprises that had me saying " I could see that happening ".
"To Gain a Mommy" by Tanya Eavenson is a novella that makes this reader believe that love can overcome all and second chances are possible.
I am looking forward to reading the other novellas in the "Gaining Love "Series.
About the Author
Tanya Eavenson is a bestselling and an award-winning inspirational romance author. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children. Her favorite pastime is grabbing a cup of coffee, eating chocolate, and reading a good book.Guest Post from Tanya Eavenson
I’d like to thank Celebrate Lit for featuring my first novella in my Gaining Love Series, To Gain a Mommy, for this tour. I’m looking forward to visiting with you along the way!
Recently I was asked to share what inspired me to write To Gain a Mommy. Believe it or not, my inspiration came from a prayer.
Last year my employer offered me a great promotion, but the catch was I’d have little time to spend with my family. So I prayed, asking God for direction for my family, my job, and my writing.
God knows us so well. He knew I had a desire to work with other authors and to write my first novella. He also knew that without a push, I wouldn’t do it.
It all began with a simple post on my Facebook timeline. Another writer posted that she had messaged me but wanted to let me know since FB has a couple of message boxes (I had no idea!). I clicked on my messages, and there it was—the extra message box, filled. As I read through the messages, I found one asking if I’d be interested in joining a novella boxed set. Right away I knew God had answered my prayer.
Needless to say, I didn’t take the position at work and joined the boxed set. Since then, To Gain a Mommy has become an international bestseller and has been a finalist in two contests. My Gaining Love series continues to grow, with the third novella, To Gain a Bodyguard, releasing in time for Christmas. Isn’t God good!
The Lord tells us to trust in Him and that if we do, He will direct our paths. It still amazes me how the Lord works behind the scenes in our lives to give us hope and a future.
Yes, God gives us hope. He gives us a future. This is why I named my heroine in To Gain a Mommy Hope. Romans 5:5 says, “Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us” (NKJV). Although my heroine can’t see her future or what it might hold, she is reminded that God will not disappoint.
The Lord reminds us of the same in our own lives.
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September 27: His Grace is Sufficient
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September 30: Reading Is My SuperPower (interview)
October 1: Bibliophile Reviews
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Giveaway
In honor of her tour, Tanya is giving away a grand prize package consisting of a $5 Amazon Card and pillow cover from Redbubble! Click the link below to enter! https://promosimple.com/ps/c141
8 comments:
I liked the review, thank you.
Sounds good! I look forward to reading it!
Thank you for visiting, Rita!
Thank you, Becky! I hope you enjoy Carl and Hope's story!
Debbie, thank you so much for hosting me and for your kind words about To Gain a Mommy! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Lovely review, Debbie. I've read other novelettes in Tanya Eavenson Gaining Love series and they are wonderful.
Sounds like a good read.
Love your review Debbie
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