An Unexpected Christmas Helper
An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
By Lee Tobin McClain
On Sale: 10/28/2025
Sometimes forgiveness
is the best present.
After discovering he has a toddler daughter, engineer Evan Dukas needs all the help he can get—even if it comes from Vanessa Johnson, the woman who once crushed his heart. With financial worries mounting and Christmas just around the corner, the single mom agrees to be little Lily’s temporary nanny, and vows not to let working for Evan derail her recovery from an eating disorder. With her service dog, Snickers, at her side, Vanessa is on the path to healing, and soon old feelings reawaken between her and Evan. But when buried secrets regarding Vanessa’s son are revealed, they must decide if what they have is worth fighting for…
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
K-9 Companions
Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner
Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter
Book 3: The Veteran’s Vow by Jill Lynn
Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton
Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer
Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh
Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner
Book 10: The Veteran’s Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune
Book 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson
Book 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan
Book 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy Obenhaus
Book 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna Mindel
Book 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill Weatherholt
Book 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb Kastner
Book 21: Her Son’s Faithful Companion by Jill Weatherholt
Book 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill Kemerer
Book 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi Main
Book 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa Carter
Book 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill Weatherholt
Book 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. Gouge
Book 29: The Veteran’s Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter
Book 31: An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus
Book 32: Earning the Veteran’s Trust by Lisa Jordan
Book 33: Holding Onto Secrets by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 34: His New Companion by Jill Kemerer
Book 35: The Soldier’s K-9 Companion by Belle Calhoune
Book 36: Her Surprise Neighbor by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 37: Healing the Veteran by Ciara Knight
Book 38: An Unexpected Christmas Helper by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 39: The Rancher’s Christmas Gift by Jolene Navarro
Book 40: An Unexpected Texas Reunion by Heidi Main
is the best present.
After discovering he has a toddler daughter, engineer Evan Dukas needs all the help he can get—even if it comes from Vanessa Johnson, the woman who once crushed his heart. With financial worries mounting and Christmas just around the corner, the single mom agrees to be little Lily’s temporary nanny, and vows not to let working for Evan derail her recovery from an eating disorder. With her service dog, Snickers, at her side, Vanessa is on the path to healing, and soon old feelings reawaken between her and Evan. But when buried secrets regarding Vanessa’s son are revealed, they must decide if what they have is worth fighting for…
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
K-9 Companions
Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner
Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter
Book 3: The Veteran’s Vow by Jill Lynn
Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton
Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer
Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh
Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner
Book 10: The Veteran’s Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune
Book 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson
Book 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan
Book 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy Obenhaus
Book 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna Mindel
Book 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill Weatherholt
Book 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb Kastner
Book 21: Her Son’s Faithful Companion by Jill Weatherholt
Book 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill Kemerer
Book 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi Main
Book 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa Carter
Book 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill Weatherholt
Book 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. Gouge
Book 29: The Veteran’s Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter
Book 31: An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus
Book 32: Earning the Veteran’s Trust by Lisa Jordan
Book 33: Holding Onto Secrets by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 34: His New Companion by Jill Kemerer
Book 35: The Soldier’s K-9 Companion by Belle Calhoune
Book 36: Her Surprise Neighbor by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 37: Healing the Veteran by Ciara Knight
Book 38: An Unexpected Christmas Helper by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 39: The Rancher’s Christmas Gift by Jolene Navarro
Book 40: An Unexpected Texas Reunion by Heidi Main
ISBN: 9780369771469
Imprint: Love Inspired
On Sale: Oct 28, 2025
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 208
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Christian / Romance / General
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
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<strong>Sometimes forgiveness</strong><br><strong>is the best present.</strong><br><br> After discovering he has a toddler daughter, engineer Evan Dukas needs all the help he can get—even if it comes from Vanessa Johnson, the woman who once crushed his heart. With financial worries mounting and Christmas just around the corner, the single mom agrees to be little Lily’s temporary nanny, and vows not to let working for Evan derail her recovery from an eating disorder. With her service dog, Snickers, at her side, Vanessa is on the path to healing, and soon old feelings reawaken between her and Evan. But when buried secrets regarding Vanessa’s son are revealed, they must decide if what they have is worth fighting for…<br><br><strong>From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.</strong><br><br><strong>K-9 Companions</strong><br><br> Book 1: <i>Their Unbreakable Bond</i> by Deb Kastner<br>Book 2: <i>Finding Her Way Back</i> by Lisa Carter<br>Book 3: <i>The Veteran’s Vow</i> by Jill Lynn<br>Book 4: <i>Her Easter Prayer</i> by Lee Tobin McClain<br>Book 5: <i>Earning Her Trust</i> by Brenda Minton<br>Book 6: <i>Guarding His Secret</i> by Jill Kemerer<br>Book 7: <i>An Unlikely Alliance</i> by Toni Shiloh<br>Book 9: <i>A Reason to Stay</i> by Deb Kastner<br>Book 10: <i>The Veteran’s Holiday Home</i> by Lee Tobin McClain<br>Book 11: <i>An Alaskan Christmas Promise</i> by Belle Calhoune<br>Book 12: <i>A Steadfast Companion</i> by Myra Johnson<br>Book 14: <i>A Friend to Trust</i> by Lee Tobin McClain<br>Book 15: <i>Her Alaskan Companion</i> by Heidi McCahan<br>Book 16: <i>A Companion for Christmas</i> by Lee Tobin McClain<br>Book 17: <i>Her Christmas Healing</i> by Mindy Obenhaus<br>Book 18: <i>Finding Their Way Back</i> by Jenna Mindel<br>Book 19: <i>Their Inseparable Bond</i> by Jill Weatherholt<br>Book 20: <i>Bonding with the Babies</i> by Deb Kastner<br>Book 21: <i>Her Son’s Faithful Companion</i> by Jill Weatherholt<br>Book 22: <i>Training the K-9 Companion</i> by Jill Kemerer<br>Book 23: <i>A Companion for His Son</i> by Lee Tobin McClain<br>Book 24: <i>Her Loyal Companion</i> by Heidi Main<br>Book 25: <i>A K-9 Christmas Reunion</i> by Lisa Carter<br>Book 26: <i>His Christmas Salvation</i> by Lee Tobin McClain<br>Book 27: <i>Guarding Her Christmas Secret</i> by Jill Weatherholt<br>Book 28: <i>A Faithful Guardian</i> by Louise M. Gouge<br>Book 29: <i>The Veteran’s Valentine Helper</i> by Lee Tobin McClain<br>Book 30: <i>Rescue on the Farm</i> by Allie Pleiter<br>Book 31: <i>An Unexpected Companion</i> by Mindy Obenhaus<br>Book 32: <i>Earning the Veteran’s Trust</i> by Lisa Jordan<br>Book 33: <i>Holding Onto Secrets</i> by Lee Tobin McClain<br>Book 34: <i>His New Companion</i> by Jill Kemerer<br>Book 35: <i>The Soldier’s K-9 Companion</i> by Belle Calhoune<br>Book 36: <i>Her Surprise Neighbor</i> by Lee Tobin McClain<br>Book 37: <i>Healing the Veteran</i> by Ciara Knight<br>Book 38: <i>An Unexpected Christmas Helper</i> by Lee Tobin McClain<br>Book 39: <i>The Rancher’s Christmas Gift</i> by Jolene Navarro<br>Book 40: <i>An Unexpected Texas Reunion</i> by Heidi Main
ISBN: 9780369771469
Imprint: Love Inspired
On Sale: Oct 28, 2025
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 208
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Christian / Romance / General
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
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