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A Secret Christmas Family

By Jenna Mindel
A Secret Christmas Family by Jenna Mindel digital book - Fable

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It started out as strictly business.

Will the power of Christmas transform it into more?

Bo Harris’s proposal is the last thing newly widowed Ruth Miller expects. But the marriage arrangement could be the only chance to save her family business. It’s just for one year, and the new business partners promise to keep their vows a secret. But as Bo starts falling for Ruth and her boys, will he allow their first Christmas together to be their last?

A SECOND CHANCE BLESSINGS ROMANCE

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Second Chance Blessings

Book 1: A Secret Christmas Family
Book 2: The Nanny Next Door

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“My Rating: 4 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ T.W: death of a spouse/parent Tropes/Themes: faith based, holiday romance, marriage of convenience, widowed mother, strong family elements, small town My Review: A really sweet modern day retelling of Ruth and Boaz. Grief can bring many emotions to the surface and I thought Jenna Mindel did a fantastic job showing those complicated feelings in Ruth. I grew to love Ruth as I watched her work through the guilt of wanting to move on but still missing the husband, who had passed away. Bo was a great character, I liked that he worked to build a relationship with not only Ruth but Ethan and Owen as well. Bo’s mother was so sweet and I enjoyed the strong family dynamics within this story. I can’t wait for book two in 2023! I had such a wonderful time visiting some wonderful characters. Not quite a five star book for me, I don’t want to spoil anything but I didn’t love how long it took for Bo to come clean with Ruth… It made the ending feel abrupt and rushed.”

About Jenna Mindel

Jenna Mindel is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author who lives in Northwest Lower Michigan with her husband and their two dogs. She loves God, the outdoors, and strong coffee. Jenna writes inspirational romances set near the Great Lakes and welcomes contact from readers through her website, www.jennamindel.com, or by mail at PO Box 2075, Petoskey, MI 49770.     

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