His Temporary Family + Giveaway

A short-term arrangement…might change everything.

Sam Tiernan is convinced his bachelor ways make him a better firefighter. Then his theory is put to the test when a family tragedy leaves him caring for his two nieces. With help from social worker Fiona Shay, Sam sees the life he’s been missing out on. And as he and Fiona grow closer, there’s a chance their temporary family could turn into something more permanent.

My Review:

Woohoo — discovered a new-to-me author that I intend to follow now! Love the way Julie Brookman tells this story of love and sacrifice and happily ever afters. The kind of read that leaves you feeling warm and cozy and full of bibliophile contentment. 🙂

One of the things I really love about this story (aside from the fire fighter hero — eeeepppp!!!) is the way the foster care system is portrayed. Usually, when foster care and social workers appear in a novel, it’s to highlight the brokenness of the system and, while I’m not denying all those issues exist, I did find it refreshing to read about some of the successes.

Fiona is a social worker who really cares and the way she strives to bring security and love to all her young charges is inspiring. There are times when she definitely struggles, but she has a really unique way of getting herself through those tough times. (I’m not going to spoil it by telling you what that is –you’re just going to have to read the book for yourself.)

So, Fiona is the perfect person to help Sam when he suddenly finds himself sole caregiver to his very young nieces. It isn’t happenstance that brings them together…more like a bit of divine intervention and one meddling granny. 🙂 Lots of opportunity to showcase laughter and tears as this ‘fun uncle’ learns all the particulars of 24/7 childcare.

A moving contemporary romance that celebrates the caring people who make a difference in children’s lives.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a gently paperback copy.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of His Temporary Family, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday April 22, 2023. Offer open to International Readers.

11 thoughts on “His Temporary Family + Giveaway”

  1. Ah ha! I went to the Harlequin website yo see if she was a debut author, and discovered she also wrote “Their Business Betrothal” (an LI Historical)….which I have on my shelf!! All that to say this, this one is a must-read!! 😊

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Oooh — was it a recent historical? I find it so hard to source those historials. They aren’t on the Harlequin website unless you search by title but how do you find the titles? It’s like Love Inspired Historicals are a deep dark secret they don’t want anyone to know about. lol Good luck, Trixi!

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      1. It released March 2022. If you go to the Harlequin site, and type “Inspirational Historical Collection” in the search bar (looks like a magnifying glass at the top) it will come up with all the “newer” historical books. Hope that helps! Oh, and don’t check mark any “filters”, it will also show you all the ones coming out later this year…make sense?

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      2. Okay, that’s still messed up. I’ve been search Love Inspire Historical and getting no where. Thanks — I’ll remember to check that when I’m ordering.

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  2. New to me author too! “His Temporary Family” sounds like a fabulous way to correct that. And look at that cover – how can you go wrong with kids in the foreground and mountains in the back ground!

    Thank you for the chance to win a copy! Can’t wait to dive into Sam and Fiona’s story and fall completely in love with two little girls.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  5. So many foster children need a good story and ending as well. This story sounds like it will give the system some positive light.

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