This book captured my heart as I know the difficulties Caitlyn faced being a single mom. Her adopted son has epilepsy which adds to her insurmountable debt and even though she can’t see it yet God has a plan for her and Henry if she opens her heart and lets people help her. I want to move to Bluebell Canyon and have neighbors that are so loving and helpful. Multifaceted characters that you will fall in love with and hope to revisit in future books. The storyline is engaging and makes you feel like you are a part of it. Sweet romance, faith, family, adoption, epilepsy, and service dogs makes for an all encompassing story. Make this your next quick read as you will not be disappointed.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required. ( )

As the stress of the season descends on me, I have been gravitating to more quick, sweet reads and there is none better than Love Inspired. I am always a sucker for kids and dogs and Her Son’s Faithful Companion has both in the most charming package possible.

You can’t help but feel sorry for this sweet little boy. Here he is wanting to live a normal life and do normal boy things, but his mom is so incredibly overprotective, plus his medical issues have alienated him from children his own age, and this is a lot for his seven-year-old shoulders to carry. I have been guilty of being an overprotective mom, especially after my youngest was diagnosed with diabetes, so I could identify with Caitlyn’s worries on a visceral level, but her character was quite grating to me. Having a chronically sick child myself I understand to a degree but when you have someone right there willing to help you out, you’d think that she would be able to relax and be a little more pliable and not so stubborn, but sadly that growth doesn’t come for awhile. Logan immediately comes across as a sincere guy and I loved him, his family, and the small-town community so much.

I would’ve liked to have seen a little more substance when it came to the conflict but there are moments of tremendous heart that gave me pause. There is a precious scene between boy and dog that was one of the sweetest scenes I’ve ever read, and a stormy scene that was so real, especially with all the crazy weather we’ve had lately. It really grounded the narrative and gave the perfect balance of realism.

Just as I had predicted, this was a great, quick escape that was inspiring and kept my mind and heart occupied in the sweetest way.

*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own. ( )