Happily Managing a Household of Boys: JustRead Tours Blog Tour: A Child to Bind Them by Donna Gartshore

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: A Child to Bind Them by Donna Gartshore

A Child to Bind Them JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for A Child to Bind Them by Donna Gartshore, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: A Child to Bind Them
Author: Donna Gartshore
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: April 28, 2026
Genre: Inspirational Romance

Can one little girl…
Heal wounds from the past?

Landing a contractor job at New Hope Ranch finally allows Mitch Cooper to give his daughter, Gemma—who has a developmental delay—a stable home…if he can find reliable childcare. But when therapy horse trainer Aubrey Simpson eagerly offers to look after the three-year-old, Mitch finds himself hesitant to agree. Realizing Gemma is the baby she gave up for adoption, Aubrey will do anything to help the little girl—even spend time with her cautious father. But as unexpected feelings grow, will Aubrey reveal the truth…and risk her newfound family?

Christian Romance is a favorite Genre of mine. I especially enjoy books and authors under the LOVE Inspired Series. A Child To Bind Them by Donna Gartshore is the most recent book I have read in the LOVE Inspired Series.

WOW, this book really touched me from beginning to end. The main characters in this story are Aubrey Simpson, Mitch Cooper and Gemma, Mitch's young daughter. Mitch has secured a job at New Hope Ranch and he is excited about the opportunity this will be for himself and Gemma, as he is a Single Dad. He has really wanted a wonderful environment, that will help Gemma thrive and grow, and help her with her developmental delay. Mitch is in search of someone who can care for Gemma while he is at work and that is when Aubrey Simpson comes into the story. Aubrey is a trainer for the Therapy Horses and she offers to help take care of Gemma. Mitch is reluctant, although Aubrey seems like a good fit. A relationship begins to form between Mitch and Aubrey, although Aubrey worries that might be in jeopardy. Aubrey knows that she might have to reveal a truth to Mitch, but is afraid that it might change things drastically. The storyline really had me in happy tears, for the entire book. The 2 main topics, Different Ability Children and Adoption, are both things that have special meaning in my life. I have a heart for Different Ability Children and Adults. I see them for who they are, HUMANS, and I treat them as such. Aubrey was treating Gemma with such love and adoration. Gemma is the precious baby girl that Aubrey put up for adoption and wasn't anticipating being reunited with in this manner. I am a Birth Mom who was recently reunited with my 35 year old Son. I really LOVE how the author, Donna Gartshore, incorporated the 2 topics into the storyline with LOVE and CARE. Aubrey really handled the "Truth" eloquently and I commend her for that. Mitch and Gemma are a beautiful Father and Daughter and Mitch is an AMAZING Single Father. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to read this book and I know I will read it again! BEAUTIFUL Story!

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Donna Gartshore

Publishers Weekly best selling author Donna Gartshore lives in Saskatchewan, Canada. Donna is so grateful to be able to tell stories of faith, hope and second chances for Love Inspired. She also writes devotionals and the occasional poem or short story. Donna loves time with her family, personal and group Bible study, long chats with friends over dinner or coffee and engaging in discussions about books and writing with her local and online writing communities.

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(3) winners will each receive a print copy of A Child to Bind Them and The Rancher's Prayer!

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