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His Unexpected Joy

An Uplifting Inspirational Romance

By Elaine M. Hunter

On Sale: 5/26/2026
Could one little girl
Change everyone’s lives?


When Atlanta attorney Grant Edison returns to his hometown in coastal Georgia, he never expects to see ex-girlfriend Pier Parker. Now a devoted single mom to five-year-old Olive, Pier is surprised that she and Grant are paired up to help plan the town’s Labor Day festival. As they spend time together, Grant grows more and more connected to her and her little girl. What began as a reluctant reunion may become the start of something lasting—as long as the secret Pier is keeping doesn’t get in the way…

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
ISBN: 9780369772053
Imprint: Love Inspired
On Sale: May 26, 2026
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 / Romance / African American & Black
BISAC 3: FICTION / Christian / Romance / General

Elaine M. Hunter

Biography

Elaine M. Hunter combines her love of God, family, romance, and sunny beaches to create stories that will inspire and uplift readers. One of her greatest honors is volunteering with the non-profit Samaritan’s Purse to help with debris cleanups after major weather disasters. When she’s not working, Elaine enjoys attending church, taking cruises, relaxing on beaches along the Georgia and South Carolina coasts, reading, watching comedic and romantic movies, and spending time with family and friends near Savannah, Georgia.gt;

<strong>Could one little girl<br />Change everyone’s lives?</strong><br /><br />When Atlanta attorney Grant Edison returns to his hometown in coastal Georgia, he never expects to see ex-girlfriend Pier Parker. Now a devoted single mom to five-year-old Olive, Pier is surprised that she and Grant are paired up to help plan the town’s Labor Day festival. As they spend time together, Grant grows more and more connected to her and her little girl. What began as a reluctant reunion may become the start of something lasting—as long as the secret Pier is keeping doesn’t get in the way…<br /><br /><strong>From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.</strong>

ISBN: 9780369772053
Imprint: Love Inspired
On Sale: May 26, 2026
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 / Romance / African American & Black
BISAC 3: FICTION / Christian / Romance / General

Elaine M. Hunter

Biography

Elaine M. Hunter combines her love of God, family, romance, and sunny beaches to create stories that will inspire and uplift readers. One of her greatest honors is volunteering with the non-profit Samaritan’s Purse to help with debris cleanups after major weather disasters. When she’s not working, Elaine enjoys attending church, taking cruises, relaxing on beaches along the Georgia and South Carolina coasts, reading, watching comedic and romantic movies, and spending time with family and friends near Savannah, Georgia.gt;