🐎💗 "A Brother's Promise" (Bliss, Texas #2) (2021) 💗 🐎 - Book Tour & Review
Welcome to the Blog Tour for the A Brother's Promise by Mindy Obenhaus, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: A Brother's Promise
Author: Mindy Obenhaus
Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired
Release Date: February 23, 2021
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Romance
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MY REVIEW
Thank you in advance to the author, Mindy Obenhaus, for providing a complimentary review copy through JustRead Publicity Tours. A positive review was not required or requested.
This was NOT my first introduction to the author. My first one was with her Rocky Mountain Heroes’ Her Rocky Mountain Hope. That was definitely a heart-breaking, but beautiful read.
So, when the first book in this series A Father’s Promise came along, I had to read it. This is just as beautifully written, heart-breaking, and sweet as those two previous titles mentioned. Obenhaus knows how to draw the reader in and capture their attention.
The adorable cover of A Father’s Promise sets off this series, and this cover is JUST as adorable. What is it about cowboys, horses, and kids?
Some characters from the first book appear here – Wes, Laurel, Paisley, and Rae. Even though this is a great standalone read, to really get the full character connection, I would definitely read the first one.
I immediately adored Sadie and loved Mick. Christa took a bit of time for me to get used to. But, I definitely admired her dedication to the little girl. I admired Mick’s dedication to step up to care for his niece despite being unprepared for it.
In this book, Mick is trying to care for his orphaned niece after she loses both parents in an accident. But, he soon might risk losing her to her father’s parents despite their planning (Sadie’s mother was Mick’s sister).
The initial meeting between Mick and Christa over Sadie’s room is not only a sweet moment, but funny as well. But, a snow storm strands them together. Given this takes place in Texas and with them having a snow storm over February 14th & 15th, 2021; it is a bit ironic. Though how the two deal with the storm is definitely realistic.
Despite spending time with Mick and Sadie, Christa isn’t looking for a romance due to a previous bad experience. But, after hearing that Mick’s meeting with the lawyer doesn’t look good, she proposes marriage for him to keep Sadie.
After designing Sadie’s room, the two don’t need to be around each other – yet Sadie’s growing relationship with Christa is downright adorable. Neither Mick nor Christa think they’re the marrying type despite their growing attraction.
During a visit to Christa’s, Sadie is hurt which gets mentioned later on. Mick is right to believe that the accident could impact his case; however, even children being raised by two (2) parents can get hurt. And, the injury isn’t too serious.
Christa, in between dealing with Sadie and Mick, is trying to buy a building adjacent to Bliss Hardware so she can expand the store. However, the current owner isn’t willing to sell.
It is during a probate hearing the readers learn the truth about the building, and a truth that puts Christa’s expansion at risk, but that isn’t the only thing put at risk.
Christa is also being lured back to the previous job she had a bad experience with, but the opportunity is slowly calling to her.
Mick and Christa don’t have a “kiss” until about 75% of the way into the book.
Christa accidentally learns the truth and is furious enough to consider the other job.
Obenhaus definitely drew this shocker out to nearly the end. Part of me was upset with Christa because of a misunderstanding and had she accepted Mick’s apology, she wouldn’t have been left feeling the way she was.
Still, the author makes it work and just under “time” too.
This was one of those “happy” tears endings and I really want to know what happens down the road for this family, especially Sadie.
I very much dislike grandparents or any relative that decides to go against the wishes of the parent(s). That said, it was such a brief part, but I really wanted to know more about why her paternal grandparents wanted her. As much as I don’t like that type of story line, I would’ve also liked it to have played out a bit longer. As someone who was raised by a single mom since I was 4, I saw no reason why a single parent is inadequate to raise a child and those remarks by the attorneys irked me (lol).
The lack of communication between Christa and Mick led to more problems than if they’d have just talked with each other.
Still, I REALLY loved this book!!
Fans of the author, genre, and those who’ve read the first book, A Father’s Promise, are sure to enjoy this one! This was a wonderful read and I can’t wait to read the next books in this series, and I still want to read the first four in the Rocky Mountain Heroes series.
As this is from the Love Inspired series; expect references to faith, God, as well as themes of redemption and second chances. It is also a clean read.
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will receive a "Drink Tea, Read Books, Be Happy" teaspoon, English Breakfast tea, a $15 Amazon gift card, and a signed copy of the book!
Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight March 1, 2021 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 8, 2021. 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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