What If He Stays?
Written by Tina Radcliffe
Series: K-9 Companions
Published by Love Inspired Harlequin
Release Date: 10.27.26
Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance
5 Stars!
Jo has room in her heart for animals who need another chance. Making room for Nate again is a little more complicated!
I absolutely LOVED A K-9 Christmas Blessing by Tina Radcliffe. Jo, Nate, and a precious rescued beagle captured my heart, and there is so much tenderness in the way their lives come together.
Jo’s heart for animals! She wants to help Jake recover from his amputation while also trying to open Second Chance Sanctuary. But caring costs money, and she only has so much. I could understand wanting to hold tightly to a dream she had worked so hard for. Accepting Nate’s help means trusting the man she once thought she would marry. That’s a lot to ask of a heart that’s already been hurt.
Nate’s heart and character were displayed handsomely as he took the time to help Jake. He arranged an appointment with a specialist in Denver about a prosthetic leg and offered to drive Jo and Jake. That trip gave Jo and Nate time together, and I enjoyed seeing them get to know each other again.
Jo remembers his favorite pie, and her mother catches it immediately! Oh, those little things we remember about someone we loved. I appreciated the teasing between them and those glimpses of affection, even with the hurt they still needed to talk through as they learned to forgive.
Oh, Jake! This precious beagle has been through so much, and he still has so much love to give! I loved that the dogs were part of the residents’ lives at the senior living community. There’s something so special about the comfort and joy an animal can bring!
The prayer before a meal includes these words: “help us to see the world through your eyes today.” What a meaningful request when old hurts can influence how we see someone. I appreciated that Jo and Nate could ask others to pray for them while still needing reminders to seek the Lord themselves. How often do we need that same reminder when our own hearts are tangled up in what to do next?
Jo pours so much love into giving wounded animals another chance … watching her risk her own heart for another chance with Nate was such a beautiful part of this story.
I received a copy book from the author. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
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