Wednesday, March 4, 2026

THE PASTOR'S EASTER PRAYER by Tina Radcliffe, Reviewed by Winnie Thomas

WINNIE'S REVIEW:
“Let go and trust the Lord.”

The Pastor’s Easter Prayer is part of the Tumbleweed, Texas series with each book written by a different author. I always enjoy Tina Radcliffe’s stories, so I was excited to read this one. Filled with realistic, endearing characters, a wonderful small-town setting in Tumbleweed, Texas, and an engaging and entertaining plot, this book kept me turning the pages. 

Pastor Rob Sterling has taken a short-term job to try to rid himself of the pain and guilt from his past. He feels it’s his fault that his wife and unborn child died. Hannah Bryant is the fastidious, efficient church secretary who is raising her two sons after a divorce. When her son breaks a window in the church, Rob becomes involved with the boys and begins to see Hannah as more than the secretary. I was so impressed with the way Rob held Hannah’s son Lucas accountable for the damage but lovingly and compassionately showed him forgiveness and taught him responsibility for his actions. Hannah had a tendency to want to be in control of everything. I enjoyed seeing Rob and Hannah help each other change and grow.

The entertaining cast of secondary characters added a lot of fun to the story, and I’m anticipating getting to know some of them better in the other books in the series.

With themes of forgiveness, trust, and second chances, this tale is uplifting, heart-warming, and left me with all the warm, fuzzy feelings. I recommend this book to those who enjoy clean and wholesome contemporary romance. 
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own. 

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BackCover Blurb:
In escaping his past,
he’s found his future…

A short-term post in small-town Tumbleweed, Texas, is just what Pastor Rob Sterling needs to find redemption from his tragic past. But when church secretary Hannah Bryant’s troubled son breaks a church window, Rob’s offer to mentor the boy leads to a surprising glimpse at a future he never thought possible. The more he gets to know the single mom and her sons, the more his heart begins to heal. With his contract coming to an end, he’ll need to find the courage to stay…for a second chance at the life he always dreamed of.

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Tumbleweed, Texas

Book 1: The Coach's Secret Child by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 2: The Pastor's Easter Prayer by Tina Radcliffe
Book 3: The Police Chief's Instant Family by Mindy Obenhaus
Book 4: The Rancher's Unlikely Match by Jill Kemerer 

Love Inspired, February, 2026

 

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