Book Review: A Mother’s Prayer by Chris Maday Schmidt
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Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for A Mother’s Prayer by Chris Maday Schmidt, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: A Mother’s Prayer
Series: Sweetwater, Arizona #3
Author: Chris Maday Schmidt
Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired
Release Date: June 30, 2026
Genre: Inspirational Romance
Can an unexpected turn
lead her right where she belongs?
Pregnant, single and stranded in a storm with her two young kids, Olive Hart is out of options—until gruff mechanic Hank Valentine comes to their rescue. When her housing falls through, he reluctantly offers them shelter at his ranch in exchange for help at his garage. It’s just a temporary arrangement…but Olive’s chaotic, lovable crew begins to warm his guarded heart. They’ve both been burned by the past, but can they find the courage to build something lasting…together?
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About the Author
Chris Maday Schmidt is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author who writes contemporary inspirational romance—real-life fairy tales filled with hope, humor, and heart. A member of Faith, Hope & Love Christian Writers, she is the author of the Love Inspired Sweetwater series for Harlequin, including her latest release, A Mother’s Prayer (June 30, 2026). Her debut novel received a 5-star review in the 2024 Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews and Award Contest.
Connect with Chris by visiting chrismadayschmidt.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.
My review:
It was so great to visit the town of Sweetwater again. After Hank swung at love and struck out in previous books, I was excited for him to get his homerun in this one. Not only was Olive a great person but, with a unique mix of vulnerability and strength, she was a great fit for Hank. Their romance was so sweet. Hank was big and sometimes awkward in his attempts to protect her family, but he was so endearing. Beyond the romance, there were so many great interactions with Olive’s children, as well as a lovely small town setting. Recommend for sweet romance, cute moments, nice world building.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
Great matchup of Olive and Hank
What I didn’t like about this book:
Felt like I was missing some backstory in other characters – hopefully some of them will get their own stories later
Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Sweet and endearing romance, cuteness+ with children and animals, lovely small town setting. This is the third book in the series. It can be read as a standalone story.
Note: I received this book complimentary as a participant of the JustReads reviewer tour. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are honest and my own.
-Loraine Nunley
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(1) winner will receive a book tote, a B&N gift card, and a signed print copy of A Mother’s Prayer!
(1) winner will receive a Sweetwater, Arizona book bundle: A Father’s Vow, The Fire Chief’s Surprise, and A Mother’s Prayer! (print for US winner, ebooks if winner is outside the US)
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 30, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 7, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only for print copies & book tote. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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