30 October 2026

the pastor's christmas prayer | book review + giveaway

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about the book


A Christmas homecoming

Will bring shocking revelations to light…

Returning to Legacy Ranch with his two young daughters, widowed youth pastor Jonathon Bauer is delighted to find his first love, Meredith Hunt, is one of the owners. When Jonathon and Meredith are thrown together to oversee the annual Christmas Under the Stars event at the ranch, past affections stir between them. But Meredith has been keeping a secret since they were teens—one that she must reveal if she and Jonathon are ever to have a future together. Will the truth tear them apart… or give them everything they’ve always dreamed of?

publisher: love inspired
release date: october 27. 2026


other books in the series


review

a festive return to legacy ranch!

jonathon bauer and meredith hunt have history (with a secret or two)... and now they've been thrown together all these years later for the sake of the annual christmas under the stars event. amidst the holiday festivities, they can't help but question: can they have a future together after what they've been through?

the pastor's christmas prayer is such a sweet second-chance romance. there are some tough circumstances and emotions to navigate, but the legacy ranch setting balances that with a cozy, homey feel—it's such a good addition to the series. especially after seeing her in previous books, i loved getting to know meredith, seeing more of her story, through it all.

since it's the fourth book in the series, readers of the series will, of course, delight to see previous characters and how their stories have continued, which make reading the pastor's christmas prayer a little extra-special. (of course, if you haven't started the series yet though, you could still easily read this book.)

i received a complimentary copy from the author and/or publisher. i was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions i have expressed are my own.


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.

Connect with Mindy by visiting MindyObenhaus.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of The Pastor's Christmas Prayer and a $25 Amazon gift card!


Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight October 30, 2026 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on November 6, 2026. 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.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

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