About the Book
Title: A Father for Her Boys
Author: Danielle Grandinetti
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: August 22, 2023
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Romance
A family scarred by tragedy…
Will find hope in an unlikely gardener
A summer escape to the quaint little town of River Cove is just what auntie turned mom Sofia Russo—and her troubled, energetic nephews—needs. It’s a chance to heal from grief and her broken foot. But a surprising friendship with compassionate gardener Nathaniel Turner shows Sofia just how much she’s been missing…and how much she stands to lose when summer ends.
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope
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EXCERPT:
He refocused on the here and now. Why was the aunt taking so long to get out of the sedan? Was she older? Should he be a gentleman and go help? Maybe corralling the boys would be enough. They seemed ready to take flight again.
Dodger had no qualms about going to investigate the woman. Her quiet voice drifted over as she spoke to the dog. Then she straightened —at least Nathaniel assumed she did. He could only see the mass of black curls she had piled on her head. Another minute and she rounded the front of the car, Dodger at her side.
Definitely not older.
His heart pounded. Dressed in a sleeveless dress covered in yellow sunflowers that stopped at her knees, she looked like summer itself. He hadn't let himself appreciate a woman's beauty since—well, for a long time. And it unnerved him how easily this one could turn his head.
Then he realized she was balanced on two crutches, her left foot in a huge black walking boot.
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REVIEW:
Facing multiple challenges, dealing with grief, and living in faith are key elements in this story . . .
Sofia Russo is a single woman who is grieving the death of her sister. She has stepped in to be the guardian of her two young nephews, Rowen and Tucker. Things are not going as smoothly as she hoped because of her broken foot and the fact that the boys are having trouble adjusting to their new living situation along with grieving the devastating loss of their beloved mother.
Nathaniel Turner owns a landscaping business, and he meets Sofia and the boys when they drive up to the Allens' property as he is finishing his weekly lawn service on the property. The Allens are out of town visiting their daughter, and Sofia will be house-sitting while the couple is gone.
Tucker and Rowen enjoy living on the big property where they explore and play during the long summer days. They develop a positive rapport with Nathaniel, and he becomes an excellent role model for them.
One of my favorite characters in this book is Nathaniel's rescue mutt, Dodger. This dog has quite a personality, and brings humor and levity to some dark moments throughout the story.
Nathaniel is a stand-up guy who is not afraid to show his emotions. I liked the fact that he felt his feelings. He and Sofia quickly bond as they begin to share about their pasts with each other.
The faith thread in this plot is strong and is shared by many characters in the small town. Nathaniel's father's wisdom and guidance are especially touching.
The story is completely clean in language and content. I received a copy of this book from the author through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.
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About the Author
Danielle Grandinetti is an inspirational romance author fueled by tea and books, and the occasional nature walk. A 2023 Finalist in the FHLCW Reader’s Choice Award, she has also won the UNW Distinguished Faith in Writing Award and the CROW National Excellence in Story Telling Award. Originally from the Chicagoland area, she now lives along Lake Michigan’s Wisconsin shoreline with her husband and their two young sons.
Connect with Danielle by visiting daniellegrandinetti.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a paperback of A Father for Her Boys & a $15 Amazon Gift Card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 23, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 30, 2023. 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 JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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Thank you for being part of the blog tour for "A Father for Her Boys"
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Already on my TBR list and would love the opportunity to read and review it. Love the cover!
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Thank you for the review.
ReplyDeleteit sounds like such a sweet story! thanks for being on the tour :)
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