Heartwarming

John-Parker Wisdom and Zoey Chavez don't know each other, but that changes when John-Parker returns to Rosemary Ridge. His return is not a happy one for Zoey, especially when they are thrust together to honor the terms of a will. Not only do they have to work together, but they each have a different goal in mind. How in the world can two people with such different goals work toward common ground, especially when growing feelings make their way in?

I absolutely loved this story! I especially loved how the author blended love, faith, forgiveness, and second chances with the themes of foster care, recovery from a broken relationship, and judgmental attitudes. Linda Goodnight has done a flawless job of blending these together into an awesomely heartwarming story that will deeply touch your heart.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.

First, I loved the dedication to an avid book reader, Susan. This definitely scored high points for the author!

Second, the story of foster care has touched my heart in such a special way. I enjoy reading stories about people who have prevailed despite extremely difficult times in their lives.

Third, the characters in the story are so relatable. I enjoyed the dynamic between Zoey and John Parker. I also enjoyed how John Parker sought God in everything that he did and also looked for ways to mentor other people.


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Nowadays a successful business owner of an elite security company, John-Parker Wisdom is at the top of his career. No longer the little orphan who was taken in by Mamie Benzek . A woman that fostered teenager boys.
When he turn 18 he left and never looked back. Though Mamie’s teachings and her beliefs in God never left him. Fifteen years later he’s back in town to show Mamie the man she helped form.
Never did John-Parker expect to find the house in need of repairs, a young woman opening the door, and the heartache he felt when he discovers Mamie has passed away.
And let’s not forget the fact that Mamie left the house to both him and single mom Zoey Chavez,. But stipulations have been placed that if not followed will forfeit their share of the inheritance.
We have two individuals with clear picture of what they want, who have been hurt in the past, and want to make a difference. But their goals for the house are at opposite ends.
Can they find a solution ? What happens when an attraction develops? Will Zoey be able to trust a man again? Will John-Parker help Zoey open her heart to a future and to God?
This was a sweet, touching, at times heartbreaking as well as heartwarming clean Christian story. Both characters were complex and a reminder that the experiences we have as children will affect us as adults.
It’s also a story about hope, faith and new beginnings in life and love.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Harlequin Love Inspired Publishing . The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Linda Goodnight has a way of writing stories that are sweet and heartfelt. It has been a while since I have read a story that intertwines foster care in it and I found it to be refreshing and enlightening. You will definitely want to read this one.

This book is from the Harlequin Love Inspired series and is scheduled to be released December 24, 2024 . I was given a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All words are my own.

Redeeming the Past is a story about two people, thrown together in an unlikely situation.

Bodyguard John-Parker Wisdom and widow Zoey Chavez have inherited Aunt Mamie's house. Zoey was Mamie's caregiver during her last days. John-Parker was one of Mamie's foster kids growing up in the house. When they learn they have inherited the house, she wants to sell but John-Parker wants to turn it into a foster home for unwanted boys. There in lies the battle. They have three months to fix up the house, and make a decision of the fate of the house. A romance blooms, although neither John-Parker nor Zoey want it to develop. Zoey just wants a home for her children.

A sweet and interesting story. Linda Goodnight has a way of writing believable stories that touch the heart. A clean well written story.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

John-Parker and Zoey are co-heirs to his foster mother’s home. Two different people with two different ideas with how to take care of the house.

This is a nice story. I’m not big on mushy romance stories and what I really liked about this story is that it felt real and not make believe. Not mushy. Not unbelievable. Just real and a good story to back it up.

I received an advanced reader’s copy from Harlequin and Netgalley. Opinions are my own.