"A Mother's Gift" is a sweet set of two stories that center on single fathers of young daughters. I loved both of these stories. I received the e-book from the publisher through NetGalley.
Lee Tobin McClain offers, "A Mother for His Child". Zoey is the all-around helpful neighbor next door. She has been there for neighbor Blake and his little girl, Wren for the two years since the death of his wife. They have become best friends while dealing with grief and the adjustment to life. A waitress, Zoey babysits Wren when needed. When the five-year-olds grandparents come around it is obvious that the snobs look down on her, causing heartache. Why is she around the professor and child?
"The Mommy List," by Kathryn Springer is the story about a determined 6-year-old, Ava, who wants a mother. She has written a list of choices for a mom. Her father, Gage decides to distract her with a puppy. Surely that will take her mind off of the list. It's a pretty good plan until they visit their neighbors' dog rescue and meet Megan.
Both stories are worth reading more than once.

In "A Mother's Gift," I loved how McClain crafted the friends-to-sweethearts story. Widower Blake valued Zoey's care as a babysitter for his daughter and cherished their friendship, but it took time for him to realize he was in love with her. The emotional ups and downs of their lives kept me hooked, reading late into the night.

In "The Mommy List," Springer opened with a twist that surprised me. I loved how Gage's daughter's Mommy List led him to adopt a dog, ultimately bringing him to Megan, the dog rescue owner. Springer did a great job showing two sides of workaholics and how this theme played a key role in both characters' growth.

Both authors explored the emotional impact of Mother's Day when you've lost your mom, handling this sensitive topic with grace and compassion.

This is a wonderful set of two novellas in one book. Both novellas are a clean sweet heartwarming romance with the most adorable kids that add to the joy of reading this book. I love a well written romance especially when there is a child included.
I received a complimentary copy from Harlequin - Romance | Love Inspired via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

A Mother's Gift by Lee Tobin McClain and Kathry Springer
This Mother’s Day, they’re finding new moms
…in these two irresistible novellas
Friendship could blossom into more in Lee Tobin McClain’s A Mother for His Child when single dad Blake Evans’s six-year-old daughter announces she wants her babysitter, Zoey Grey, to be her new mommy. And in Kathryn Springer’s The Mommy List, a little girl plays matchmaker between her dad, Gage Lawrence, and their next-door neighbor, Megan Albright…but are they ready to take that leap?
A Mother for His Child by Lee Tobin McClain
This is Blake Evans, daughter Wren and Zoey Grey's story.
Blake Evans rushed into the Point diner, ignoring the rain dripping down his neck.
“Hi, Daddy.” His five-year-old daughter, Wren, waved casually from a booth where she was sitting with a family he knew. She stuck a french fry in her mouth and went back to coloring beside her friend Zinnia.
Whew. Wren was fine.
Zoey glared at him. “What else could I expect from an absent-minded professor?” Then her face broke into its usual smile.
She held up a hand. “Blake. It’s fine. She’s been playing with Zinnia for the past hour.” She put her hands on the small of her back and stretched. “Let me guess. You’re starving.”

The Mommy List by Kathryn Springer
And in Kathryn Springer’s The Mommy List, a little girl plays matchmaker between her dad, Gage Lawrence, and their next-door neighbor, Megan Albright…but are they ready to take that leap?
This is Megan Albright,Gage Lawrence and daughter Ava's story.
Hurry up Daddy! I don't want to be late!
I'm right behind you. GAGE Lawrence grabbed his jacket and followed his daughter out the door.
Megan Albright their new neighbor and champion of dogs in need of rescue.
She'd only moved to Pine Bridge a few weeks ago.
I recommend reading.
A Mother for His Child by Lee Tobin McClain and The Mommy List by Kathryn Springer is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I received a complimentary copy of the book and was under no obligation to post a review.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Lee Tobin McClain and Kathryn Springer .
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Both McClain and Springer delivered delightful novella-length stories in this book. Both used the daughters of single dads to help bring the couples together in an engaging way.

In A Mother’s Gift, I loved the way McClain developed the friends-to-sweethearts trope. Widower Blake knew he appreciated Zoey’s influence and care as a babysitter for his daughter. He treasured her friendship, but it took him time to finally identify his feelings as love. The ups and downs of their lives kept me turning pages late into the night.

In The Mommy List, Springer surprised me with the opening. I loved the way she used Gage’s daughter’s Mommy List to spur Gage to adopt a dog! Without his daughter’s list, he never would have met Megan, the owner of the dog rescue. I particularly liked the way Springer showed two sides of workaholics and how that theme played an important role in both characters’ growth.

Both authors included a glimpse into what Mother’s Day can be like when you’ve lost your mom. They handled this painful topic beautifully with compassion and courage.

Fans of clean, sweet, Christian romance will enjoy both Mother’s Day themed stories. I highly recommend this two-story volume.

Romance: Very clean. Light kissing.
Faith: The faith elements were there, but took a bit of a backseat in these shorter stories. All the characters strived to grow in and apply their faith.

Disclaimer: I requested and received an advanced copy of this book courtesy of the publisher. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.

A Mother's Gift is the sweet combination of 2 short novellas. Both tell the story of a single dad, falling in love with the girl next door. Sweet little romances that feel heartwarming the minute you read them. True Love Inspired stories!

An Mother,s Gift contains two novella ‘s. Each story is written by a different author. I enjoyed both of the stories and recommend them. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance copy. This is my unbiased review.

When two of my favorite authors collaborate, it's always a good thing. Scheduled to be released in April.

Two sweet stories together in one book. A good read, especially as a gift for Mother's day. Lee Tobin McClain's "A Mother for His Child", single dad Blake Evans six year old daughter wants her babysitter Zoey to be her new Mommy. Difficult for Zoey, a waitress, to let go of her foster care past, to feel worthy of a professor.

As a little girl plays matchmaker in "The Mommy List" by Kathryn Springer, is next door neighbor Megan ready to take the leap with Gage?

I received a complimentary an e-copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A sweet story. Many heartwarming and heart-breaking moments. It was nice to read of the growth in understanding of several of the characters. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Two clean awesome novellas combined together in one book. These two authors combine their talents to provide a book filled with faith and forgiveness. What a great gift for someone just in time for Mothers Day. This is from the Harlequin Love Inspired series and is scheduled to release on April 23, 2024.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All words are my own.

Fairly predictable romance but it was still a good read that I enjoyed it. It was also a quick read. And like the majority of Love inspired books the faith is awesome as always.