Book Review of 'An Unexpected Companion' by Mindy Obenhaus

Hello Bookworms!

Happy Friday! I am so excited you decided to stop by! Today I am featuring a novel by one of my favorite authors AND my favorite series, so I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Contemporary Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours. Have a blessed weekend!♡

An Unexpected Companion JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: An Unexpected Companion

Series: K-9 Companions #31, Legacy Ranch #1

Author: Mindy Obenhaus

Publisher: Love Inspired

Release Date: April 1, 2025

Genre: Contemporary Romance

With his dog by his side… Is a second chance within reach?

After losing his family and his leg in a car crash, widower Dirk Matthews dedicates his solitary life to woodworking and his mobility service dog, Molly. That is, until a troubled kid steals from his truck. Desperate to reach her grieving oldest son, widow Tessa Wagner agrees to have the boy help Dirk work on her family’s ranch. Only she doesn’t expect her own connection with the carpenter. Soon they’re feeling more than the shared loss of loved ones. But will past heartbreak stand in the way of their future?

My Review

Unexpected Companion begins with much loss, and it’s evident that there is much-needed healing from the first chapter. Tessa has recently lost her husband, her boys have lost their father, and Dirk has lost a portion of his leg and his family.

Dirk and Tessa each see someone who understands what the other is going through, thus infusing hope that they’d feared would never return. I was charmed by the characters and the poignant moments that gleamed brightly amid many happy moments.

Like all Love Inspired novels, this book has a laidback feel, and there were moments I could almost feel the Texas sun shining down on me. Reading this truly does feel like coming home.

With both charm and heart, I felt all the feels while connecting to these characters and this world on a deeper level. For it being a shorter story, I felt character depth and the overall flow was flawless. The K-9 Companion series continues to bring me so much enjoyment, and I am living for it.

My Rating: ★★★★★

Also Available

About the Author

Best-selling author Mindy Obenhaus is passionate about touching readers with Biblical truths in an entertaining, and sometimes adventurous, manner. She lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, two sassy pups, countless cattle, deer and the occasional coyote, mountain lion or snake. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and watching heartwarming romance movies.

Connect with Mindy by visiting MindyObenhaus.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of An Unexpected Companion and a $25 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight April 2, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on April 9, 2025. 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. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!