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I'm excited to bring a book for review that I thoroughly loved. When I Fall in Love by Susan May Warren is the third book in the Christiansen Family series. In this book we learn a lot Grace and a little about her brothers Owen and Casper. (I have a feeling we will see their stories in the future.)
About the book:
Hawaii was the last place
Grace Christiansen ever imagined she'd vacation, much less fall in love.
But when her family surprises her with a cooking retreat in paradise,
she is pulled-or maybe yanked-away from her predictable, safe life and
thrown headfirst into the adventure of a lifetime.
Max Sharpe may make his
living on the ice as a pro hockey player, but he feels most at home in
the kitchen. Which is why he lives for the three-week culinary vacation
he takes each year in Hawaii. Upon being paired with Grace for a cooking
competition, Max finds himself drawn to her passion, confidence, and
perseverance. But just when Grace dares to dream of a future beyond her
hometown, Max pulls away.
Wrestling with personal
demons, Max fights against opening his heart to a love he knows he
should never hope for. And as his secrets unfold, Grace is torn between
the safe path in front of her and what her heart truly desires. If love
means sacrificing her ideal happily ever after, Grace's faith will face
its toughest test yet.
About the author:
Susan May Warren is the
bestselling, RITA Award-winning author of more than forty novels whose
compelling plots and unforgettable characters have won acclaim with
readers and reviewers alike. She served with her husband and four
children as a missionary in Russia for eight years before she and her
family returned home to the States. She now writes full-time as her
husband runs a lodge on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota, where many
of her books are set. She and her family enjoy hiking, canoeing, and
being involved in their local church. Several of her critically
acclaimed novels have been ECPA and CBA bestsellers, were chosen as Top
Picks by Romantic Times, and have won the RWA's Inspirational Reader's
Choice contest and the American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the
Year award. Five of her books have been Christy Award finalists. In
addition to her writing, Susan loves to teach and speak at women's
events about God's amazing grace in our lives. She also runs a writing
community for authors.
Find Susan online: website, My Book Therapy, Twitter, Facebook
Find Susan online: website, My Book Therapy, Twitter, Facebook
My Thoughts:
Oh how I want to be part of the Christiansen Family! I love this book. Grace our main character is simple delightful. She starts out timid and scared and blossoms with faith and courage! Max is dreamy. His illness was a bold choice for a romantic novel. I love that Warren didn't shy away from such a difficult topic. The story draws you in and you will be cheering for this couple from the start - as well as a few other couples!
The family dynamics and faith of the Christiansen family is what makes this book special. As each character finds God's voice in their life things work out. The siblings love each other and the parents are their for their kids. This book leaves you questioning your own strength when faced with difficult decisions. Will you run away or stay? I honestly can't wait for the next book . My sweet husband surprised me the other two books ( Take a Chance on Me and It Had to be You) in this collection.
You can purchase your copy of When I Fall in Love at your local book retailers or online at stores like Amazon.
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