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 ~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE ~ --  'AN UNEXPECTED COMP ANION --  AUTHOR MINDY OBENHAUS 

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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for

 An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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Title:  An Unexpected Companion 

Author:   Mindy Obenhaus 
Series:   K-9 Companions #31, Legacy Ranch #1 Publisher:   Love Inspired Release Date:   April 1, 2025 Genre:   Inspirational Contemporary Romance 
With his dog by his side… Is a second chance within reach? 
After losing his family and his leg in a car crash, widower Dirk Matthews dedicates his solitary life to woodworking and his mobility service dog, Molly. That is, until a troubled kid steals from his truck. Desperate to reach her grieving oldest son, widow Tessa Wagner agrees to have the boy help Dirk work on her family’s ranch. Only she doesn’t expect her own connection with the carpenter. Soon they’re feeling more than the shared loss of loved ones. But will past heartbreak stand in the way of their future?  🐴🐶🐄🐎🐾🌳🌻🌷🌼🐴🐶   
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Dilemma solved, shejoined her freshly clothed boys outside where they were playing cornhole in theshade-covered St. Augustine grass alongside the patio area. Grayson’s moodseemed much improved. And for that, she was thankful.

“When are we gonna eat?”Her ever-hungry eldest looked her way.

“Soon. Aunt Dee justtexted that she’s on her way back.” She paused beside the wood-pellet grill.“But there are some carrots and hummus on the counter, if you need a snack.”

“`Kay.” Grayson startedtoward the house.

“Wait for me.” Brycetossed his beanbag aside and chased after his brother.

After making sure thehopper was full, Tessa ignited the grill.

“I thought I heard voicesback here.”

She turned at Dirk’scomment while Nash trotted toward Molly, his tail wagging.

Dirk’s hair was damp andcombed back. He’d also traded his work clothes for a heather blue T-shirt andkhaki shorts that revealed his prosthetic leg. Yet for as much as she didn’twant to, she found herself staring.

Shake it off, Tessa! He’s a normal guy.

One she’d imagined to bea serial killer a few hours ago. Was that messed up or what?

 

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MY REVIEW:

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An emotionally-moving story from one ofthis genre's best authors . . . Realistic characters, an awesome caninecompanion, two curious young boys, and two adults who are still dealing withtheir own past traumas fill the pages of this inspirational story with faith,hope, and love.

Tessa Wagner and Dirk Matthews have alot in common although they don't initially know that. When Tessa and her twoyoung sons visit her family's Legacy Ranch for the summer where Dirk isrenovating some buildings, their paths cross almost immediately.

Her eldest son, nine-year-old Grayson isa handful of bad attitude and mischief while he is still trying to adjust tolife without his father who died two years ago. When Grayson is seen taking avaluable tool off of Dirk's truck, an awkward encounter follows. That's whenTessa and her youngest son, six-year-old Bryce, meet Dirk and his caninecompanion, Molly, a black-and-white border collie.

Since the tool is damaged and unusable,Dirk offers to have Grayson 'work off' the cost of buying a new tool. Tessaagrees, and through their day-to-day work on the building Dirk and Graysonbegin to open up and they both benefit from their time together.

As the summer moves on, it is apparentthat Legacy Ranch is a great place for the boys and Tessa. Lots of outsideactivity time and time spent with their great-aunt and the ranch animals causethe two boys to begin hoping that they can live at the ranch after summer breakis over. Tessa begins to feel like a move from the city to the ranch wouldbenefit her little family, and she formulates a plan of action.

As always, a strong point of this bookis the author's strong faith thread woven throughout every chapter. This simplefact is one of the reasons I enjoy reaching her stories, but there is alwaysmuch more for readers to relish—multi-dimensional characters, unique settings,nature, humor, and in this book we have the delightful addition of Molly.

This story is completely clean in languageand content. I received a copy of this book from the author as a member of herlaunch team. All of my opinions and thoughts shared here are solely my own.

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About the Author

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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.

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