Guess what, guess what, guess what?!! I found the first book in the Christiansen family series (Never got to read it!!) in my little Church library so I dug into that one mighty quick!! All 393 delicious pages...and believe me I was turning them!
I've been writing as long as I can remember - I won my first book writing contest in first grade! Over the years, writing has become, for me, a way to praise God and see Him at work in my life.
Although I have a degree in Mass Communications from the University of MN, my real writing experience started when I penned the The Warren Report - a bi-monthly newsletter that detailed our ministry highlights.
Living in Russia meant I never lacked for great material - and those experiences naturally spilled out first into devotionals and magazine articles and finally into my first published story, "Measure of a Man," in the Tyndale/HeartQuest, Chance Encounters of the Heart anthology.
Susan and husbandI grew up in Wayzata, a suburb of Minneapolis, and became an avid camper from an early age. My favorite fir-lined spot is the north shore of Minnesota - it's where I met my husband, honeymooned and dreamed of living. The north woods easily became the foundation for my first series, The Deep Haven series.based on a little tourist town along the shores of Lake Superior. I have to admit - I'm terribly jealous of Mona, the heroine of my first full-length book, Happily Ever After, a Christy Award Finalist published in 2004 with Tyndale/Heartquest.
Our family moved home from the mission field in June 2004 -- and now we live in the beautiful town I'd always dreamed of! God has amazed me anew with His provision, and blessings -- and allowed me a season when I can write full time for Him.
*About the
Author*
I can't help be amazed at the gifts God has delighted me with - a wonderful husband, four amazing children, and the opportunity to write for Him.I've been writing as long as I can remember - I won my first book writing contest in first grade! Over the years, writing has become, for me, a way to praise God and see Him at work in my life.
Although I have a degree in Mass Communications from the University of MN, my real writing experience started when I penned the The Warren Report - a bi-monthly newsletter that detailed our ministry highlights.
Living in Russia meant I never lacked for great material - and those experiences naturally spilled out first into devotionals and magazine articles and finally into my first published story, "Measure of a Man," in the Tyndale/HeartQuest, Chance Encounters of the Heart anthology.
Susan and husbandI grew up in Wayzata, a suburb of Minneapolis, and became an avid camper from an early age. My favorite fir-lined spot is the north shore of Minnesota - it's where I met my husband, honeymooned and dreamed of living. The north woods easily became the foundation for my first series, The Deep Haven series.based on a little tourist town along the shores of Lake Superior. I have to admit - I'm terribly jealous of Mona, the heroine of my first full-length book, Happily Ever After, a Christy Award Finalist published in 2004 with Tyndale/Heartquest.
Our family moved home from the mission field in June 2004 -- and now we live in the beautiful town I'd always dreamed of! God has amazed me anew with His provision, and blessings -- and allowed me a season when I can write full time for Him.
*Book
Description*
Ivy Madison had been pre-warned of what she was getting into before she bid on Darek Christiansen. The only problem was, she wasn't getting warned and what Noel had told her was true of Owen Christiansen...not his older, more bitter brother Darek! Shocked at her 'mistake' Ivy endures the grump's attitude. She soon learns that he is, however, not a grump but simply a poor, bitter man with a young son hurting over the loss of his wife and essentially his best friend as well. After a disastrous date, Darek begs for a second chance. Will she be able to give it to him even though she's thought of the man ever since their first unplanned encounter? What she learns plunges her into deep caring for the man but will he let her in? And even if he does, what will he say of her decision to help someone he despises?
Darek Christiansen didn't want to go to the stupid bachelor auction in the first place. If Owen would be more responsible, he wouldn't even be in this mess. At least he considered it a mess before he got to know the illustrious Ivy...he can't let his gaurd down...or can he? Ivy is cute, funny, beautiful, great with his son, and makes his heart skip. When something unexpected happens, Darek is angry. With the situation and with Ivy. Will he ever get over Jensen Atwood? Or will his anger get the best of him? Will he lose Ivy forever? When a tragedy happens to his dear town, they all must pull together. Can he do it?
Claire Gibson thinks this is a mistake. To let Jenson in like this. She even accidentally called him by his former nickname, Jens, once. She can't let him in...not after what happened to her dear friend Felicity. Is she actually so dear though? Claire has always been jealous of Felicity. Now she's trying to help Jenson because he slacked off during the first part of his probation. Is she making a big mistake? Or could Jenson be the love of her life? And is she getting Ivy into big trouble with the former town grouch?
Jenson Atwood knows he's in trouble. In more ways then one. First, his probation is almost up and he still has a whopping, almost 100 hours to go. Now, Claire is entering his life again and he can't get her out of his mind. He knows he's going to have big problems with her grandfather if he hurts her but he can't help it. Even though he didn't do what the town accused him of, he can't be trusted. Or can he? Will he let Claire show him he isn't who he thinks he is? Does he want to know?
*What I liked*
This book didn't disappoint in this series. In fact it way exceeded my expectations and will definitely make it's way into my own personal library. Susan has this wonderful habit of intertwining two different romances into the same story and I absolutely love it! I couldn't decide which was better. Darek and Ivy's or Jensen and Claire's romances. Both were beautiful with suspenseful moments and some occasional humor.
*What I didn't
like*
Honestly, Jensen's thoughts scared me a little in the beginning, like any suspense novel would but eventually, since I read books that come after this one first, the pieces clicked.
*My Rating*
*Why my rating
is what it is*
My rating is five stars because it had double the romance, forgiveness, and a really creative story line. Plus, Tiger is SO cute on the cover! ;)
*Extra*
*Where to buy
it*
I'll be back shortly with a book from the 12 Brides Of Christmas so stop back to see it!
Blessings,
Nicki
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