phyllish
Written on May 31, 2020
My rating is 4.5 stars
Natalie had felt judged by people in the church her entire life! First for her poverty, then for choices she made before she was a Christian!! So while she loved the Lord and followed him, she was hesitant to set foot in a church - even to get married.
I loved Jacob's heart for ministry. It was so sweet that everyone in town felt that they owed him kindness and favors for ways he has ministered to them. He was so non-judgemental of Natalie and the way he accepted baby Ethan - and fell in love with him from the start! - was precious.
Jacob had a past, as well, though he hadn't kept it a secret. When appropriate, he shared with members of his congregation. I really appreciated that. While secrets can add a great suspense element to stories, they also drive me crazy!!
There was a great mix of romance, tension, and small-town. Oh, and humor with Rufus the goat. In fact, he was a great character himself and the way his problem was resolved was perfect and unexpected!
If you enjoy sweet, small town romance with faith elements woven in, I recommend A Baby for the Minister.
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I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.