Missionary Daddy (A Tiny Blessings Tale #2)

by Linda Goodnight

To: Ashley From: Samantha

Re: Sis, I've seen "him" again!

Remember the handsome missionary I met during the modeling shoot? Well, his name's Eric Pellegrino--he's the new assistant director at the adoption agency "here in Chestnut Grove!" He's trying to find homes for the world's orphans, including two he's crazy about. International adoption isn't easy, especially with Tiny Blessings rocked by scandal--something we Harcourts unfortunately know all about. Eric wants a house full of kids, only I'm afraid my secret will keep us apart. Maybe with faith and a couple of matchmaking teens, the four of us can become a family!

Genres: Love Inspired, Inspirational, Romance, Christian Romance, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Africa

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published July 24, 2007

About the author

NY Times and USA Bestseller, Linda Goodnight writes novels of faith and family that point to hope through Christ. Her emotional stories have won the RITA , the Carol, the Reviewer’s Choice, and numerous other industry awards. Her two great passions are faith in Jesus and her large extended family. (And pie. she loves pie.)
Readers may connect with Linda through her website at www.lindagoodnight.com or on Facebook.

Reviews

[Lindsey (Books for Christian Girls) · Rating 3 out of 5]

About this book:

“To: Ashley From: Samantha
Re: Sis, I've seen "him" again!
Remember the handsome missionary I met during the modeling shoot? Well, his name's Eric Pellegrino--he's the new assistant director at the adoption agency "here in Chestnut Grove!" He's trying to find homes for the world's orphans, including two he's crazy about. International adoption isn't easy, especially with Tiny Blessings rocked by scandal--something we Harcourts unfortunately know all about. Eric wants a house full of kids, only I'm afraid my secret will keep us apart. Maybe with faith and a couple of matchmaking teens, the four of us can become a family!”


Series: A Love Inspired book and part of the “Tiny Blessings Tale” mini-series, but not directly related to any other books in the series (though other characters may be mentioned).


Spiritual Content- 1 Samuel 16:7 at the beginning; Scriptures are read, quoted, mentioned, & talked about; A bit of Bible reading; Prayers, Thanking God, & Blessings over food; Being witnessed to; A Sunday school lesson, church going, & a sermon; Thinking about God; Many Talks about God & being a Christian; Some ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Eric is a missionary; Sam isn’t sure what she believes, but is curious *Spoiler* halfway she asks Christ into her life *End of Spoiler*; A baby dedication; Many mentions of God; Many mentions of churches, mission teams, & missionaries; Many mentions of a young pastor, youth groups, Sunday school classes, & church going; Mentions of prayers & talking to God; Mentions of witnessing & Bible lessons; Mentions of Bibles & studying; Mentions of those in the Bible; Mentions of Christians, religions, & faiths; Mentions of dedicating children to the Lord; A few mentions of hymns & singing; A few mentions of being blessed; A mention of a miracle.


Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘sissy’, two ‘idiot’s, three forms of ‘stupid’, and three ‘wimp’s; Mentions of crimes; Mentions of deaths, AIDs, & malaria; Mentions of when someone was nearly killed, the attempted murder, & threats; Mentions of babies being sold away from their mothers; A few mentions of blackmail; A few mentions of cancer; A few mentions of lies & lying; A few mentions of jealousy; A couple mentions of almost drowning (teasing); A couple mentions of drinking & partying; A mention of a murder; A mention of hunting;
*Note: A few mentions of brand names (Prada and Gucci); A mention of a celebrity.


Sexual Content- two palm/finger kisses, a cheek kiss, three almost kisses, two barely-above-not-detailed kisses, two semi-detailed kisses, and a detailed kiss; Wanting to kiss & embrace; Touches, Nearness, & Smelling (up to semi-detailed); Blushes; Noticing & Staring (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of Sam’s sister’s teenage pregnancy (no detailed); Mentions of touches, kissing, kisses, & almost kisses (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of boyfriends, girlfriends, crushes, & dates; A few mentions of jealousy; A mention of teens feeling pressured about sex; A mention of a teen not being pregnant; A mention of King David’s adultery; A mention of a chaperone; Love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: *Spoiler* Sam had an eating disorder and still struggles with the negative voices. Because of the effect it had on her body, she cannot conceive children *End of Spoiler*; Many mentions of & Talks about eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia); Mentions of models & modeling for a swimsuit edition (Samantha is a model); A couple mentions of a biological clock.

-Samantha “Sam” Harcourt
-Eric Pellegrino
P.O.V. switches between them
251 pages

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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars
{Not for those sensitive to eating disorders.}
While the writing wasn’t the best in this book (head jumping and odd descriptions), it was a decent read. I liked Sam and Eric along with learning what causes they were passionate about. There was a good amount of faith content, but I wasn’t a fan of all the kissing.


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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another enjoyable romance from Love Inspired.

[Michelle Earls · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amaing book

Such an intriguing story I couldn't put it down!! This book is a MUST read!! I highly recommend reading it.

[Sally Lindsay-briggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

This large print, short book was a quick, light gem. Sam is a fabulous, beautiful model who goes to Africa on a shoot and meets missionary Eric. It's an interesting romance with Sam who isn't a shallow gal and Eric who tells her about Jesus. I loved the inspiration this provided. Sam has other physical issues that create problems. Eric makes a great missionary in more ways than one. All in all, a very sweet story.

[Lynnea · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book - very easy read but also a little bit confusing. (I don't think I'm reading the series in the correct order.) Anyway, if you are interested in missionaries, international adoption, anorexia, love, this book has it all.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very quick read. Though she tackled some difficult themes (international adoption, anorexia), the book still retained a very 'light' feel to it. I really liked how the characters learned and grew in the Lord, and learned to trust Him and each other.
3.5 stars

[Robin Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Linda Goodnight has fast become one of my favorite romance authors.

[glenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little taste of Africa, adopting children, and anorexia among the famous. A bit of lesson of who we really are in God. A great read!

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eric and Samantha meet in Africa once on a mission day at the orphanage. Sam is a supermodel, while Eric is a missionary/social worker... Can their worlds collide without heartbreak?

[Mary Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed "A Tiny Blessings Tale" series, but this novel by Linda Goodnight is one of my favorites. My daughter has been on two mission trips to Africa and has shared how the people she worked with show joy and happiness despite the poverty they endure. I enjoyed watching Sam interact with Eric who had labeled her as a rich girl playing at helping the poor until he gets to know her and discovers the kind of person she really is. This is a novel worth reading.

[Dorel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like Linda Goodnight books. This book's story line was okay. I liked Sam's character. I liked Eric's character. I liked the topics this story covered. I liked the ending. I thought this story was slow.

[Marie-Antoinette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book immensely. I read the Afrikaans version "Sendeling papa". Couldn't put the book down.

[Norma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christian Fiction

A good story about God, a missionary ,a need to help the children third world countries, disease about anorexia teenage girls.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun cute read.

[K. W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story. I couldn’t put it down. And the ending is just so sweet. 5 stars for me.

[Shanda Hiatt · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the best romance, but had some good platforms discussed.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the 2nd book of Tiny Blessings Tales the mystery as well as the romance continues.

We meet Eric who was a missionary in Africa but now he joins the Tiny Blessings staff and we meet Samantha Harcourt, the grand daughter of the Harcourt who has caused so much grief to so many by illegal adoptions when he ran Tiny Blessings.

Eric is wanting to adopt 2 young boys from the African orphanage he started and Samantha is struggling with her "fame" status as a model and with the after shocks of what happened to her body because of anorexia.

Great read.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

good relaxing read !

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy these "Tiny Blessing Tales." So much in there about the sanctity of life and LIFE in Christ!

[Tiff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the personal issues they showed about anorexia. Maybe it will reach more people.

[Jocelyn Montalvo Cullum]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/14138330

[Rainbow Unicorn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great Christian Romance series.

[Dakota · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was so cute!!!!