Not Until Christmas Morning

A Christian Romance (Hope Springs, Book 5)

De: Valerie M. Bodden

Narrado por: Emily Norman

Leah is determined to make this Christmas the best ever for her foster son. Even if it means working with her grinchy new neighbor...

Leah has been waiting months for the call saying she’s been selected as a foster mother. But from the moment she meets her troubled foster son, he wants nothing to do with her. For some reason, he’d rather spend time with Leah’s grumpy new neighbor, Austin. Leah would prefer to keep her distance from the man, but if spending time with him is the price she has to pay to connect with her son, she’ll do it. And maybe she’ll try to convince Austin that Christmas is worth celebrating while she’s at it.

For Austin, Hope Springs is just a stopping point as he rehabilitates his leg and prepares to redeploy overseas. He has no desire to get to know anyone while he’s here—least of all the woman next door, who seems to have made it her personal mission to smother him with Christmas cheer. When she somehow manages to rope him into helping her make the holiday special for her foster son, Austin can’t deny that spending time with her is healing the broken parts inside of him.

But when he receives news that shatters his world all over again, will he push her away? Or embrace the gift God has given them this Christmas—each other?

©2019 Valerie M. Bodden (P)2025 Valerie M. Bodden

Not until Christmas morning

Such a beautiful story of the struggles of fostering a troubled teenager and the problems of finding God's guidance for a future family. Could her handsome neighbor be a part of that family? Great listening and relaxing pastime when youre eyes are tired of reading.

Touching story of trust and love, even in the most difficult circumstances

Wonderful character development. This is an uplifting story about learning to accept our circumstances, even when they are difficult and to trust in God’s perfect plan for our path.

Engaging, yet thought-provoking

An engaging, yet thought-provoking romance. The plight of the foster boy hit home, as a child I know is in the same plight. I enjoyed the romance, and the character development. I felt like they were facing real struggles, with God’s help. And the journey to faith was real, as well. The sermons made me ponder. As did Leah’s prayer about giving up control to God. I have especially loved the “even if” statement of the men in the fiery furnace in the Biblical account. I did appreciate its use in this story. The narration was well-done. I received a free copy of this audiobook, with no obligation.

Inspirational Story

Leah wants to make Christmas great for her foster son, but he is resistant to all her attempts to form a relationship. Their neighbor Austin who is in Hope Springs because his parents once lived there. He recently lost a leg while serving in the military, and is trying to adjust to life, but he seems to relate to Jackson. When Austin received word that he’ll be moved to the permanent disability list and not able to go back to active duty, he hits bottom and turns back to God. Inspiring story of commitment, trusting God, and finding family..
The narration of the book was excellent! I highly recommend listening!