The navy prepared him for anything…except an instant family. When navy veteran Gage Westbrook promised to look out for his late best friend’s son, he never imagined he’d bond with the baby boy. And he definitely didn’t plan to fall for Connor’s gorgeous temporary guardian, Skye Tomlinson. But weighted by guilt for the accident that took Connor’s dad, can Gage find the courage to forgive … forgive himself and embrace the chance at a family?
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A heart warming story of how a 6 month old baby left with a self proclaimed business woman to care for while caring for her recovering mother and helping to run the family furniture store got caught up in a life known as “the love of a mother”. This child brought a retired Navy man many miles to find this little 6 month old boy as he had a promise to fulfill to his friend who was the boy’s Daddy. Theirs was not a village, but seemed like there was always someone that cared for the little boy enough to help out. For a little boy that was abandoned by his Mom, he was loved so much by so many that the thought of losing him was more than they could handle. That is what you call family.
Their Baby Blessing
Skye is taking care of her cousin baby. She is needing help with his care. Gage was good friends with the baby’s father that passed away. He told the father he would look after him.
Connor is definitely a handful. Almost a year old and does not get along with other kids. I love how the author brought out the personality of Connor. Loved the relationship between him and Gage.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I definitely recommend it. One of the best ones with a baby in it,
This book was included with my monthly reader subscription service. I was not required to write an review on it.
This author writes a sweet romance story that is hard to put down.
The characters and the plot were so heart-warming.
Oh, such a heart-warming book! Heidi McCahan has a way of bringing characters riddled with fear, doubt, and regret to a place of safety, refuge, hope, and love. Her writing is easy to read, the plot flows smoothly, and the characters are so lovable and understandable. It’s a fun book to read and I’m hoping for more books about Skye’s brothers coming our way soon!
Skye is a determined, intelligent pharmaceutical rep based out of Denver who comes home to Merritt’s Crossing to help her mom recover from knee surgery while taking care of her cousin’s baby. She’s been hurt by her ex-boyfriend so she’s extremely cautious in whom she trusts, especially with her cousin’s baby in the picture. Gage is ex-Navy and determined to make things right for Connor whose father was his best friend and was killed in a training accident even before he had a chance to meet Connor. Skye’s cousin, Connor’s mother, disappears and leaves him with Skye and her family so when Gage comes looking to be in Connor’s life, a battle of wills ensues between Skye and Gage even as attraction flares between them. Skye and Gage both have baggage from their past that they must let go….and a beautiful baby boy to love.
I received a copy of the book from the author and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
Thank you in advance to JustRead Publicity Tours, the author (Heidi McCahan), and Harlequin for providing me a copy of this. This review is left without payment or incentive.
“Their Baby Blessing” is your standard Harlequin “happy-ending romance” book. This one is from the #LoveInspired (heartwarming, inspirational romance) genre, and incidentally the first one of the genre I’ve read.
At the heart is Gage Westbrook, a Navy veteran, who promised his late friend to watch over baby Connor. Watching over Connor, temporarily, is his mother’s cousin – Skye.
Skye’s plans in life didn’t include being a mother. She had a wonderful career in Denver. But, she’s temporarily in Merritt’s Crossing to not only help her mom with the furniture while she recovers from surgery – but Skye is also Connor’s temporary guardian with his mother off to parts unknown.
When Gage enters Skye’s life, she is skeptical after being hurt before and doesn’t want to open herself up for that. But, while she enjoys caring for Connor, she needs help with the little boy – and her family’s furniture store needs a miracle.
Gage’s Navy training didn’t prepare him for an instant family, and his own childhood past prevents him from wanting to get involved too much, despite an overwhelming attraction to Skye. In addition, he feels responsible for the accident that claimed the boy’s father, Ryan.
Another complication is the entrance of Ryan’s parents – they want Connor, and have money to put up a fight. And, eventually Connor’s mother, McKenna, returns to claim him.
I won’t spoil the ending. It is a cute, predictable ending as most of them are. This one, being “Love Inspired”, also infuses some religious overtones that might bother certain readers. It isn’t preachy, but doesn’t shy away from God and his influence in our lives.
It was a delightful, two day read. I’d describe it as a perfect rainy day on the couch read.
Definitely looking forward to more of this author’s work and might seek out her other novels.
A sweet ready-made family romance! Adorable little Connor steals our hearts quickly as we watch the grown ups in his life strive to give him the best life possible. Skye isn’t sure she can trust Gage but circumstances leave her no option but to try. Gage is a good guy and sets out to win her over. I enjoyed their story!
Gage Westbrook is fresh out of the Navy and setting out to honor a promise he made to his best friend who didn’t make it home with him. Ryan has a son out there that he never got the honor of meeting, and Gage promised to be a part of his life. He’s finally tracked down where he is living, and has set up a meeting with his guardian. He hopes he won’t hit a roadblock in getting to know this little boy.
Skye Tomlinson has a chip on her shoulder from a past relationship, so she’s not sure she can trust this stranger that has all of a sudden contacted her with a story about knowing Connor’s father. Her cousin has left her in a pickle by leaving the baby in her care on top of caring for her recovering Mom, and the ailing family business, so in all honesty she can use all of the help she can get.
Their Baby Blessing is a well-written romance with undeserved guilt, honor, strong family ties, maternal failings, job decisions that will make for very different paths in life, suspicion, attraction, love, and of course, an adorable baby. I liked the main characters, Skye and Max, although I didn’t always agree with their decisions. The characters were well-developed and easy to relate to. The plot has twists and turns and moves at a good pace. The dialogue flows well. I would recommend this to clean/wholesome romance readers and to Christian romance readers. I hope to read more by this author, Heidi McCahan. I received an ARC. I chose to write a review and share my opinion.
Colorado. Skye and McKenna are cousin, very different each other,but with family troubles.
Then a baby came and their lives become us side down.
A baby needs a lot of things, about all care, love, patience, time.
Life is sometimes hard, makes you to take difficult choices. great cover, lovely story, I raccomend it!
This is the first book I read by this author , and has made me a new fan.
The story of Gage Westbrook and Skye Tomlinson, is at times heartbreaking, but also heartwarming.
Gage has recently left the Navy after an incident in which he lost his best friend. A friend whose child he promised to get to know and look out for. Skye has taken a leave of absence from her job in Denver, to help her family and also take care of the little boy her cousin left in her care before she disappeared . The same little boy who is the son of Gage’s friend.
The story is filled with family conflicts and loyalties, insecurities , trust issues, heartbreaks, and a love that might never become a reality. But it’s also a story filled with hope, and the possibility of finding love and a new beginning.
The secondary characters were intriguing and I see potential stories for them as well.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.