Book Review of 'A Family on His Doorstep' by Alena Auguste

Happy Monday Bookworms!

Life has been very much on the heavy side lately, and sometimes a girl just needs a sweet escape, and nothing hits the spot like a Love Inspired read, which is why I’ve been reaching for these novels more and more.

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!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Family on His Doorstep by Alena Auguste, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Family On His Doorstep
Author: Alena Auguste
Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired
Release Date: July 29, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Sometimes a tough situation

Requires a leap of faith…

Unwed, unemployed and pregnant, Rebecca Young is in desperate need of a job. But finding work seems impossible. So when her late ex-boyfriend’s cousin Walker Greystone offers her room and board, and help getting a part-time job at the library he’s renovating in Eden, Texas, she eagerly accepts. But as they work together on a project that could change both of their lives, their feelings for one another deepen. Can Rebecca and Walker overcome their scars from the past and embrace the possibility of a happily-ever-after together?

My Review

Life has been very much on the heavy side lately, and sometimes a girl just needs a sweet escape, and nothing hits the spot like a Love Inspired read. One choice that a pregnant and alone Rebecca makes ends up being a major plot twist not only in her life but one that ends up affecting many in the small town of Eden, Texas.

While not under the most ideal circumstances, I loved seeing Rebecca in Eden with the Greystones, particularly Walker Greystone and his aunt, Bell. They all fit together like perfect, little puzzle pieces, and the whole time I’m reading, I can’t help but wonder why Rebecca’s ex, Vince, never brought Rebecca home to meet his family. It’s clear the Greystones take care of their own and all have hearts of gold, so this question hovered in my mind the entire time I was reading and it was one that was never fully answered.

One of my favorite parts of this novel was the library planning and the grand opening. The ideas that Rebecca had for the library were some I wish my local library could implement. Even though this is a fictional place, I found myself getting excited about the prospect of her vision, and it’s not even real! Great writing by Alena here, though I wish there could’ve been more time to show the full vision and not so focused on the love story.

This is one of those novels you pick up when you’re wanting a sweet escape to a picturesque small town with well-meaning characters and situations that aren’t too deep. There is a lot of heart and charm in this novel thanks to the people as well as the library and small-town setting, and it was a quick and fun read, and I was here for it.

My Rating: ★★★★★

About the Author

Alena Auguste lives in Texas and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Married to her very own knight for thirty plus years, she and her husband have four amazing grown children and two of the handsomest grandsons ever! When she’s not creating trouble for her characters or working at the family business, you can find her cozying up with a steaming cup of tea and a good book. She would love to hear from you at alenaauguste.com.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winners will receive a $50 Amazon gift card!

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