Hidden Secrets Between Them by Mindy Obenhaus | Book Review

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About the Book

Title: Hidden Secrets Between Them
Series: Hope Crossing #5
Author: Mindy Obenhaus
Publisher: Love Inspired Books
Release Date: August 20, 2024
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

He never meant to be a father.

But it could be the life he’s always wanted.

In Hope Crossing, Texas, nurse practitioner Kirsten Reynolds has found her dream job. The only problem is that the tiny town also has Deputy Brady James…the father of her four-year-old sons. And he doesn’t know the boys are his. But as he steps into this new role he never planned for, Brady gets a hopeful glimpse into a life with children. Will he let the fear of the unknown keep him from a future he never imagined…or will an adorable pair of twins—and their mother—change his mind?

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My review of Hidden Secrets Between Them

Second chance at love…check. Secret baby…check. A completely captivating story…check!!! I adored Hidden Secrets Between Them by Mindy Obenhaus and found it impossible to put down! This Love Inspired romance is the 5th book in the Hope’s Crossing series, but it can be read as a standalone. I’ve read one other Hope’s Crossing book and loved it too. The small town vibe always gives me a cozy feeling! 

I thought that the characters’ personalities made them seem like real people. And when you feel like you’re reading about real people, you become that much more emotionally invested in their lives. Though I’m not sure I could have kept a secret baby (x2) a secret for 5 years, I understood why Kirsten didn’t tell Brady about the twins. She had a support system in her mom, and she also didn’t want Brady to feel like he had to support her. Kirsten’s independence, though admirable, kept her from fully relying on God. She may have thought didn’t want to rely on Brady, what she was really saying is that she didn’t trust that maybe God had a better plan for her and the twins. 

Brady’s actions 5 years ago is what made Kirsten think that she could keep the twins from ever knowing their dad. Brady basically dumped her because he never wanted to have kids. However, he never told Kirsten why, and his reasoning was completely understandable. (I won’t tell you what it was. That would be a spoiler!) Again, this was a matter of not trusting God with the future. God knows everything that’s going to happen from eternity to eternity, so we need to learn to lean on him. God knew that Brady would have these twins in spite of what Brady thought. 

This story really touched my heart, and I had tears in my eyes many times. I’ve tried so many times to try and control my future. And if things didn’t go my way, I’d be really disappointed. I think we could all use a reminder that God works all things for the good of those who love him. Even the bad things. Since sin is in the world, bad things are going to happen. Unexpected things happen. But like Kirsten and Brady learn, God’s got the absolute best plan for them. 

Needless to say, I highly recommend Hidden Secrets Between Them and give it five stars!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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