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Book Description:
Surprise fatherhood could be just the thing
to reform this black sheep.
Called home after an injury in the family, prodigal son Samuel Navarro shocks everyone by arriving with his surprise baby in tow. When Samuel’s mom is unable to act as a full-time babysitter, his childhood love, Joella James, reluctantly takes the job. But can the newly devoted dad convince Joella he’s a changed man…and that she’s the perfect final piece to his little family?
My Thoughts: Uplifting
The prodigal son is a very appropriate way to describe Samuel Navarro. After leaving home to make his own way, he returns home a changed man, a better man. However, much to everyone's surprise, he returns with a baby daughter. Joella James. Samuel's childhood love, is just as surprised as everyone else, and she has a very difficult time believing that Samuel is a changed man.
Samuel and Joella's story is beautiful and uplifting. As they get to know each other again, old wounds are opened. Nevertheless, as each one examines their part in what happened in the past, they begin to realize that new beginnings are possible. The road isn't smooth, but forgiveness and faith help them move forward from a place of hurt and judgment to a place of love. It is a truly wonderful and inspiring story of love and hope that is well worth the read.
Book Quotes:
Lord, it's in Your hands. Help me trust You and leave it there. p. 159
And I realized nobody but God knows what tomorrow will hold. Each day is a gift, and I'm pretty sure God doesn't want our worries about what may or may not happen in the unforeseen future to keep us from savoring every moment of the life He's given us today. p. 186
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About the Author: Myra Johnson
After thirteen years away, native Texan and award-winning author Myra Johnson is happy to be back in her home state enjoying bluebonnets and real Texas barbecue.
Myra's novels have won several honors, including the 2014 Christian Retailing's Best Award for historical fiction and the 2017 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award. She is also a two-time finalist for the ACFW Carol Awards and a three-time finalist for the Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Awards. She is currently at work on another contemporary romance for Love Inspired.
Married since 1972, the Johnsons have two beautiful daughters, two godly sons-in-law, and seven amazing grandchildren. The Johnsons share their home with two lovable (and very spoiled) rescue dogs and a snobby cat who thinks he's the boss of everyone!
Visit Myra's website at www.myrajohnson.com
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