A Mother's Prayer: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance

by Chris Maday Schmidt

208 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Expected publication June 30, 2026

About the author

A Publishers Weekly bestselling author and self-professed “princess of the King,” Chris Maday Schmidt believes it’s always the “write” time for real-life fairytales brimming with hope for new beginnings, humor in the messy middle, and heart for happy endings. She writes clean and wholesome stories centered on faith, family, and friendship for Harlequin Love Inspired, Woman’s World, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Guideposts.

Reviews

[Lori Parrish · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet book that offers redemption, forgiveness and 2nd chances.
I loved every minute of this book! A page turner for sure and certain!
I finished it in one afternoon it was soooooo good.
Wonderful new characters to get to know and love especially two little kids and a dog named Roman. What more could a reader want?!
I think my favorite scene is in the beginning.
Our Lord works in mysterious ways does He not?
I loved that the characters talked to God about their troubles too. I find myself doing that all the time.
This is my 2nd book by this author and it certainly won't be my last. Her stories makes me want to keep turning the pages to see what happens next.
This book will definitely make you drool as well. Especially if you love bread and sweets!
I'm giving this story 5 stars for a job well done.
Thanks for the opportunity to read and review. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book I have read by this author. It is the third book in the Sweetwater, Arizona series. You do not have to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this one. This novel has all the things that make a story so good. The main characters are great and their banter is so well-written. They balance each other out so well. There are two sweet kids along with an adorable dog. The secondary characters are so good and as I always say those are the characters that make a story go from good to great. I cannot wait for the next book in this series. I highly recommend this book!

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.