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about the book
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?
publisher: harlequin love inspired
release date: july 29, 2025
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review
a sweet contemporary romance full of small-town charm, found family, and new beginnings!
rebecca's desperate for a fresh start, so she heads to eden, texas, the hometown of her late ex-boyfriend, for a part-time librarian position. that she's pregnant is quite the revelation to his family, but to her surprise, they welcome her with open arms (mostly). walker greystone, especially, goes out of his way to make sure she has reason to stay, even as he works through the complications of his own reputation and standing.
as rebecca and walker work on letting go of the burdens they each carry, a family on his doorstep proves to be a heartwarming story. it's nice to see the characters taking care of one another with a spirit of family and acceptance, and rebecca and walker both find ways to help the other in ways they most need. as a result, their romance feels like it develops naturally and in a way that makes sense.
there are mentions of God throughout the story, and both rebecca and walker learn to see how God has been present in their lives, though they may not have always seen it. however, i did get to the end and wish that, at some point in the story, there was a moment of repentance from rebecca. i think it's possible to see the baby as a blessing and still approach the choices that were made with a little more nuance. all the acceptance she experiences in eden felt a little hollow without it.
still, it's a sweet, uplifting story, and fans of contemporary romance could easily enjoy this quick read.
considerations:
—language: none
—spice: kisses only
—faith: mentions of God, prayer, and church
—content: pregnancy out of wedlock, mentions of death, loss, and cancer
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.
giveaway
(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight July 28, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 4, 2025. Winners 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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