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The Christiansen family reminds me of the Baxter family (Karen Kingsbury's creation). In fact, those two families I have enjoyed reading about and following. I'm so glad that Deep Haven hasn't been buried and is alive and well, still producing wonderful stories within. The Christiansen family is a family who has had a tough time. They have had their share of difficulties and triumphs. However, they are still loving God through it all.
I think what makes the Christiansen family (and the Baxter's) so fun to read about is that it is real life. There is life, death, problems, illness, fires, and accidents. Love is real and grows into something believable instead of something that happens quickly. I liked watching the development of Jace and Eden and how they each had to work through their own issues and problems.
The Christiansen family makes you want to be apart of them. Even as Owen is dealing with what could be career loss and Eden is dealing with being constantly overlooked, you can't help but enjoy the love their family shows. Eden's brother Casper made me laugh with his talk with Jace. The funniest scene was the drive through the snow, I thought! Poor Jace was just so hot!
There is a side story, but I think it takes on equal importance. Sam is a friend of Jace's and his daughter Muddy needs another heart. Readers will walk along with Sam with anticipation of a miracle... a second one, in fact.
In the back, there is a prequel to what started the whole series, I Really Do Miss Your Smile. I misread it and assumed it was for her next book, but it was really the story of John Christiansen finding love. It's a good, very short novella. It even includes a chapter from the first one in the series, Take a Chance on Me. And the best news? There's not a long wait! It's coming in the Summer of 2014.
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About the Book
A Christensen Family Novel.
Eden Christiansen never imagined her role as her younger brother Owen’s cheerleader would keep her on the sidelines of her own life. Sure, it feels good to be needed, but looking after the reckless NHL rookie leaves little time for Eden to focus on her own career. She dreamed of making a name for herself as a reporter, but is stuck writing obits—and starting to fear she doesn’t have the chops to land a major story. If only someone would step up to mentor Owen . . . but she knows better than to expect help from team veteran and bad-boy enforcer Jace Jacobsen.
Jace has built his career on the infamous reputation of his aggressive behavior—on and off the ice. Now at a crossroads about his future in hockey, that reputation has him trapped. And the guilt-trip he’s getting from Eden Christiansen isn’t making things any easier. But when Owen’s carelessness leads to a career-threatening injury and Eden stumbles upon a story that could be her big break, she and Jace are thrown together . . . and begin to wonder if they belong on the same team after all.
Learn more and purchase a copy at Susan’s website.
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. Visit MyBookTherapy.com to learn more. For exciting updates on her new releases, previous books, and more, visit her website at www.susanmaywarren.com
_______________Eden Christiansen never imagined her role as her younger brother Owen’s cheerleader would keep her on the sidelines of her own life. Sure, it feels good to be needed, but looking after the reckless NHL rookie leaves little time for Eden to focus on her own career. She dreamed of making a name for herself as a reporter, but is stuck writing obits—and starting to fear she doesn’t have the chops to land a major story. If only someone would step up to mentor Owen . . . but she knows better than to expect help from team veteran and bad-boy enforcer Jace Jacobsen.
Jace has built his career on the infamous reputation of his aggressive behavior—on and off the ice. Now at a crossroads about his future in hockey, that reputation has him trapped. And the guilt-trip he’s getting from Eden Christiansen isn’t making things any easier. But when Owen’s carelessness leads to a career-threatening injury and Eden stumbles upon a story that could be her big break, she and Jace are thrown together . . . and begin to wonder if they belong on the same team after all.
Learn more and purchase a copy at Susan’s website.
Susan May Warren
I received this book free from Tyndale Publishers and Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.
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