A Very Special Delivery

By LINDA GOODNIGHT

WHEN LOVE COMES WALKING IN

It was the surprise of a lifetime for recluse Molly McCreight when single dad Ethan Hunter entrusted her with his infant daughter while he delivered medicine to an elderly man during an ice storm. Past experience had taught Molly how fragile life could be, but she was touched by this stranger's faith in her abilities. Once the storm had passed, though, and her guests returned home, normalcy eluded Molly. The Hunters' presence had brought much-needed joy to her quiet world, but their absence threatened to crush her forever. Still, was she ready to admit that this tiny family held the key to the future she'd always secretly craved?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Love Inspired
• Release date: Apr 1, 2013
• ISBN: 9781459245761

LINDA GOODNIGHT

New York Times and USA Today Bestseller, Linda Goodnight is the winner of the RITA and other highly acclaimed awards for her emotional fiction. Active in orphan ministry, this former nurse and teacher enjoys writing fiction that carries a message of hope and light in a sometimes dark world. A country girl, she lives in Oklahoma. Readers may contact her through her website: www.lindagoodnight.com

Reviews for A Very Special Delivery

[colereising · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I just absolutely loved this story. From start to finish, with many a heartfelt moment, I truly did not set the story aside. I'm often skeptical about reading books with a religious tone to them, often feeling that things are just stuck in there rather than blending it in naturally. I don't doubt that I'm a hard critic/difficult to please on that end of things but that doesn't change how I feel when reading. Not once while reading this story did I feel like skimming or shaking my head with a sigh of resignation because things felt 'off' to me. I totally loved this story and can't wait to read some more books by this author.

[glenajo · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Sweet, Romantic StruggleA few years ago, Molly was caring for her sister’s baby when he died from SIDS, and both Molly and her sister are still blaming Molly for his death. On the eve of a super storm, Ethan Hunter drops by asking if he can leave his infant daughter with Molly while he makes a life saving delivery. Ethan’s suggestion makes Molly scared out of her wits, setting up the love story.Every Love Inspired story always gives me a few diverting hours of clean heart felt fun. First, the difficult situation makes the story interesting, but I always hurt for women who want children but for whatever reason, cannot have them. In this book, Ethan is also hurting because of his prior choices and because the mother of his baby did not want him or his child. Choices cause reactions, but God has a plan. I recommend it for lovers of more simple romances with a sweet twist.

[lindz2012 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read this in early in the year. From what I can remeber is that there a snowstorm and Ethan is looking for a place to have his daughter safe and sound until he can make it back after making his delievery. There so much going on.Molly has a hard time with the infant and she can not come with her faith until it a strangers. She is always wanted to a family and does she get it or not. you will need to read to find out.

[lkopetsky_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Honestly just a sweet little read--free Amazon download, so I thought "What the heck?". Quite a bit of religion mixed in with this "fairy tale ending" love story. The moral is always let handsome strangers with cute babies into your house during a snow storm.

[halo776 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Two years ago, Molly's 6-month old nephew died of SIDS while she was babysitting him. Now, overcome with guilt, Molly has become a sort of recluse. Because her sister is angry and bitter and refuses to forgive her (even though it wasn't Molly's fault), Molly has chosen to move into a farmhouse in the country. She no longer attends church with her sister and stays away from public places, except the senior center where she works. She believes she cannot be trusted around babies and has given up her dream of becoming a wife and mother. Ethan lived a wild life until he became a Christian several months ago, while his girlfriend was pregnant with his baby. Now a single dad to an infant daughter, Ethan struggles to overcome the stigma of being an unmarried parent. He believes he does not deserve a good, decent woman because of his sinful past. One winter night, he and his daughter are caught in a dangerous winter storm, causing them to seek shelter from the nearest house, which belongs to Molly. She opens the door to Ethan and Laney...but they both end up opening their hearts to one another. This is a short read, and it is a very sweet, gentle romance. There are instant sparks between Molly and Ethan, but as this is a Christian romance, it is very chaste. (There are kisses, but nothing more.) I enjoyed this story idea, and it held my interest. However, it could have been much better. The characters are so...good. Even though Ethan is ashamed of his past, he seems to make up for it by being the perfect, charming neighbor. He becomes a fix-it guy for all the seniors' problems, and there seems to be nothing he can't do. He's a paramedic, a pilot, a handyman, a ball player, and an actor in the church's Easter pageant. Molly, too, is a bit too good to be believable. She is very self-deprecating, crafty, meek, and gentle. She even buys toys for kids in need. There is a great message for Christian readers...that of forgiveness, leaving regrets in the past and moving forward. However, I think it's more interesting and realistic to have characters that are a bit more realistic and multi-dimensional that readers can relate to. Another problem is the lack of conflict. It's very predictable, and the couple never really faces a true conflict. In short, as a free story, it is worth reading if you appreciate a Christian outlook and want something very light and uplifting. If you're looking for a complex story, this is not for you.

[rhonda1111 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed the book. Chole was hiding from everyone especially children. Her nephew at 6 months died from sids in her care. Her sister blamed her and she blamed herself and had major panic attacks from it. Ethan was single father who was changing his life around for himself and for Laney his daughter. Ethan just a month ago moved into her town and delivered for UPS. A bad ice storm and everything was freezing it was a dark night chole was the only house for miles when ethen knocked on her door and asked if she watch his daughter while he made a delivery that was life and death but he couldn't wrisk his daughter. chole was panking but said yes they were trapped for 5 days with her after Ethen made the delivery. Chole had to learn to cope with life again and forgive herself and not be affraid of children. It was a moving story.

[nicolereising · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I just absolutely loved this story. From start to finish, with many a heartfelt moment, I truly did not set the story aside. I'm often skeptical about reading books with a religious tone to them, often feeling that things are just stuck in there rather than blending it in naturally. I don't doubt that I'm a hard critic/difficult to please on that end of things but that doesn't change how I feel when reading. Not once while reading this story did I feel like skimming or shaking my head with a sigh of resignation because things felt 'off' to me. I totally loved this story and can't wait to read some more books by this author.