Emma’s Hero – A review

About the Book

Book: Emma’s Hero

Author: Carrie Walker

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

Release Date: April 5, 2024

“God won’t give me more than I can handle? I’m pretty sure He just did.”

After a year of loss and bad choices distance Emma Reynolds from her lifelong beliefs, she finds herself pregnant and alone at a twenty-week ultrasound, hearing the words “incompatible with life.” When her son, Theo, survives birth, she fights to give him the best care possible. As each day passes, Emma’s love for Theo grows—along with her fear of losing him. She can’t understand why God allows her son to suffer.

Seventeen-year-old blogger, Mason Hughes, feels lonely and worthless after his father left their family years ago. When he ignores his mother’s push to “contribute to society,” she volunteers him to help Emma each week. Wishing he’d applied for any other job, Mason has no choice but to grocery shop and practice his rusty social skills with a mother and son he doesn’t know.

Paramedic Ben Sullivan has earned himself the title of “most eligible” bachelor among his friends as they continually set him up on blind dates. While he’d love to avoid the uncomfortable events, his heart can’t help but seek the one thing missing in his life—a marriage like his parents have. If only he could find the woman himself.

As Theo’s tiny life connects them to each other, their loneliness breaks under the love of community, and they will never be the same.

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MY THOUGHTS

I recently finished reading Emma’s Hero, a book by Carrie Walker. It is a beautifully written story that is sure to touch your heart and make you feel the same emotions as the characters, especially Emma. This seems to be Walker’s debut novel, and it is an impressive start.

The story does not shy away from faith or hard decisions. It portrays the not-so-pleasant aspects of life that we may encounter, but it also shows us that even in those times, God is there for us. If we reach out to Him, He will bless and care for us.

Emma has made some poor choices, and her father is trying to get her to turn her life around. However, he passes away, leaving Emma with a lot of regrets. I can relate to this in my own life, but God is always gracious to us. Emma receives news that her son will have severe complications if she gives birth to him. The doctors say he may not even live to see his first birthday. Emma is devastated, but she knows that she will not abort her baby.

Ben, the main male character, is a kind and compassionate man who wants to start a family of his own. He notices Emma, but she is crying, so he chooses not to approach her at that moment. Instead, he prays for her. When Emma gives birth, Ben is there as an EMS worker. Emma and Ben feel a connection, but their situation does not lend itself to starting a relationship. Will they make it work, or will they go their separate ways?

This book provides hope and encouragement to those who may receive a similar diagnosis for their children. It shows that even when life seems difficult and painful, our children are still precious. I needed a box of tissues while reading this emotional but joyful story. It is an excellent book, and there is a second one coming, which focuses on two supporting characters. I am looking forward to reading more from Carrie Walker.

I received a complimentary copy from the author through Celebrate Lit, for my honest opinion.

About the Author

Carrie Walker lives in Michigan with her husband and seven children. From her ten years serving as a high school youth minister, adventures around the globe, and raising a family, many stories have been knit within her heart.

As an avid reader she pens what she loves to read: contemporary stories that bring hope to a hurting world. Weaving romance among storylines of characters in struggle, she aims to show God working in all situations. When she’s not playing board games with her husband, shuttling kids in the Walker bus, or wishing for snow, Carrie can be found at the keyboard bringing those stories to life.

A member of ACFW, ACFW-GL and FHLCW, Carrie’s writing has been recognized in many contests and her debut novel, Emma’s Hero, won the 2020 ACFW First Impressions Contest for Contemporary.

To learn more about Carrie and her writing or to connect with her, follow her on social media! She’d love to hear from you.

More from Carrie

A number of years ago, I walked into a hospital room to visit a young woman I knew whose daughter with semi-lobar holoproscencephaly had been admitted. When I laid my eyes on the beautiful, tiny baby I knew that sweet girl had touched many lives, probably without her mother even knowing. The seed for a story was planted. I’d never written a book before so I ignored it for a long time, but then I witnessed an isolated teen in the school my children went to and that seed of an idea blossomed. Soon, the idea of a baby changing the life of a troubled teen would not leave me alone. And because I believe every book is better with romance, that baby might just have to touch a few other lives  I took writing classes and penned this story over and over until it was right. And now I hand baby Theo to you, and pray he touches your life as well.

Blog Stops

Life on Chickadee Lane, April 18

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 19

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 20

Inspired by fiction, April 21

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, April 22 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, April 23

Locks, Hooks and Books, April 24

For the Love of Literature, April 25 (Author Interview)

The Lofty Pages, April 25

Batya’s Bits, April 26

Splashes of Joy, April 27

Artistic Nobody, April 28 (Author Interview)

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 29

Back Porch Reads, April 30 (Author Interview)

Simply Sarah, April 30

Becca Hope: Book Obsessed, May 1

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Carrie is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book (Winner’s choice of eBook or paperback)!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/2afa8/emma-s-hero-celebration-tour-giveaway