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Lavender Farm #3
Blessed Gifts
Ben wasn't sure if he was father material. Then in a stopped heartbeat, he became a single parent.
Benjamin Brown wasn't proud of his mistakes, but he did intend to try to step up and do what was right, even if the baby's mother wanted nothing to do with him. When the delivery goes bad, Ben is left holding his son with no idea of how to take care of a baby's basic needs.
Lively Lilly has a plan.
Ben's mother, Lilly, takes him to his sister's farm in Thistle Texas. There is nothing for miles around except fields of lavender, gardens of produce, and an ornery old goose.
However, his sisters Faye and Melanie promised to help Ben get back on his feet. Unfortunately, he fears that he's slowly sinking in the mud.
Olivia Canales wants out.
She has outgrown her family home and nagging/interfering mother. She wants her own place, but jobs in town are few and far between. Besides, she loves working on her best friend's Lavender Farm and Faye has promised her full-time work once they get everything going and open up to visitors.
When Faye's brother shows up with a baby he has no idea how to take care of, Olivia's heart goes out to his dilemma. The deceased mother's parents show up and give Ben an out his problem: They will raise the baby, but only if he gives up all his rights.
Ben doesn't want to lose his son but desperately needs help so he can finish his last semester of college.
Olivia agrees only to end up going in deeper than she ever anticipated.
Benjamin Brown wasn't proud of his mistakes, but he did intend to try to step up and do what was right, even if the baby's mother wanted nothing to do with him. When the delivery goes bad, Ben is left holding his son with no idea of how to take care of a baby's basic needs.
Lively Lilly has a plan.
Ben's mother, Lilly, takes him to his sister's farm in Thistle Texas. There is nothing for miles around except fields of lavender, gardens of produce, and an ornery old goose.
However, his sisters Faye and Melanie promised to help Ben get back on his feet. Unfortunately, he fears that he's slowly sinking in the mud.
Olivia Canales wants out.
She has outgrown her family home and nagging/interfering mother. She wants her own place, but jobs in town are few and far between. Besides, she loves working on her best friend's Lavender Farm and Faye has promised her full-time work once they get everything going and open up to visitors.
When Faye's brother shows up with a baby he has no idea how to take care of, Olivia's heart goes out to his dilemma. The deceased mother's parents show up and give Ben an out his problem: They will raise the baby, but only if he gives up all his rights.
Ben doesn't want to lose his son but desperately needs help so he can finish his last semester of college.
Olivia agrees only to end up going in deeper than she ever anticipated.
123 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2018
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Jackie Castle
44 books137 followers Jackie Castle is also known as J.R. Castle.
Hello friends-
Welcome to my Goodreads Story World. I hope you’ll have a stroll around at all the sweet, inspirational stories on my shelves. One never knows what new adventure awaits them around the next corner.
I am the author of over 35 books in various genres: fantasy, romance, children’s & non-fiction. I write as Jackie Castle & J.R. Castle.
I love exploring my story worlds and, even more, I love God. We’ve had such an interesting journey and there is still so much ahead. I’m always looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary and believe this life is full of unlimited possibilities.
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Hello friends-
Welcome to my Goodreads Story World. I hope you’ll have a stroll around at all the sweet, inspirational stories on my shelves. One never knows what new adventure awaits them around the next corner.
I am the author of over 35 books in various genres: fantasy, romance, children’s & non-fiction. I write as Jackie Castle & J.R. Castle.
I love exploring my story worlds and, even more, I love God. We’ve had such an interesting journey and there is still so much ahead. I’m always looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary and believe this life is full of unlimited possibilities.
I love to interact with readers! Be sure to sign up for my newsletter and check out my blog page. You can find out more about my shenanigans over at: www.jackiecastle.com. While you're snooping around, take a moment to sign up for my monthly newsletter. =)
Thanks so much for stopping by!
J. C.
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November 15, 2018
Blessed Gifts by Jackie Castle is a beautifully written sweet story. Ben Brown is struggling learning to be a single father to a new born infant after his girlfriend dies in childbirth. His sister Faye offers a room for Ben and the baby at Lavender Farms with assistance with the baby but Ben must take sole responsibility of the baby while he is at home.
Olivia Canales works at Lavender Farms for Ben's sister Faye, she loves it but her mom thinks she should get a real job, then she becomes Ben part time nanny while Ben in school. Olivia teaches Ben on to care for the baby and has a belief he can be a good father. I loved reading Blessed Gifts it shows the growth, love and acceptance of responsibility a father has for his child and family. It is heartwarming with wonderful characters and truly a must read book. I received a free copy of this book and have voluntarily choose to review it.
Olivia Canales works at Lavender Farms for Ben's sister Faye, she loves it but her mom thinks she should get a real job, then she becomes Ben part time nanny while Ben in school. Olivia teaches Ben on to care for the baby and has a belief he can be a good father. I loved reading Blessed Gifts it shows the growth, love and acceptance of responsibility a father has for his child and family. It is heartwarming with wonderful characters and truly a must read book. I received a free copy of this book and have voluntarily choose to review it.
November 15, 2018
I received an ARC of this book from the author, Jackie Castle, and this is my voluntary and honest review. This is the third book in the Lavender Farm series and is my favorite. This book is hard to put down until you finish reading it. It has sadness and joy and a HEA as Ben learns to love again after his girlfriend dies after giving birth to their son, Toby. Still a college student, Ben hires Olivia to be a nanny for Toby while he goes to classes and looks for a job after he doesn't get a full-time position with the company he was interning for as an Architect. I highly recommend this book.
November 15, 2018
CAn Benjamin grown up and face a New lif, taking care of his New Born son, after the mother dies in childbirth, and finish his college degree? He will need help but he will try and avoid giving his son away to his grandparents’s mother. Olivia is trying to find her way in life and whenever she mets Benjamin and his son in Lavender Farm she is drew to them. Will Olivia and Benjamin find their way together and keep Tobias with them and build a family together? A sweet story.
November 16, 2018
Blessed Gifts is a heartwarming story about love, acceptance, and family. It is a reminder that life does not always go as we expect. With a cast of moving characters, Jackie Castle again entertains us with another wonderful romance and a reminder that God has the master plan. This is a very enjoyable story.
November 17, 2018
This is a lovely story of a man coming to terms with being a single father and learning to take responsibility for his son. The author understands the doubts he has about being a father, and all the difficulties he has to overcome. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I was given a copy of this book. This is my honest review.
January 6, 2019
Great story
This is a great story, full of humor in the 1st 6 chapters. Kids & siblings usually create humor, both in life & in stories.
In this story, Ben grows up. Being a single parent changed his world.
This is a great story, full of humor in the 1st 6 chapters. Kids & siblings usually create humor, both in life & in stories.
In this story, Ben grows up. Being a single parent changed his world.
November 15, 2018
Baby Toby brought Ben and Olivia together. Will their love keep them together? A really sweet romance with a focus on the Lord and dealing with what He brings into our lives.
November 16, 2018
A Beautiful Romance
This a romance about second chances
I loved the storyline and the characters.
This book is recommended for those who love Christian romance.
This a romance about second chances
I loved the storyline and the characters.
This book is recommended for those who love Christian romance.
November 25, 2018
Wow! What an intricate read.
I loved Olivia and Ben's story.
They both had obstacles to overcome and I loved how they worked at them.
True love usually wins when both people really want it.
I loved Olivia and Ben's story.
They both had obstacles to overcome and I loved how they worked at them.
True love usually wins when both people really want it.
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