“When I Fall in Love” by Susan May Warren. A Christiansen Family novel book #3

“When I fall in Love” follows the story of Grace & Max and Raina & Casper; as well as mentions characters from the previous two books in this series.

This can be read as a stand alone book or as book 3 of the Christiansen Family series. I haven’t read the previous two books and was able to follow the family dynamics and story line just fine; although now I want to go back and read books 1 and 2 because I loved this book so much!

I loved reading about the personal struggles, family relationships, and faith building experiences that the characters went thru in this book. It felt very real and demonstrated the struggles that some of us go thru and how we can get thru those hard times by relying on our faith. There are references about having faith in God and the characters beliefs, but I did not find it too much or too preachy in this book.

I love that most of the Grace and Max story is centered in Hawaii and during the 3 weeks they attend a cooking retreat. It was fun to read about the different Hawaiian recipes they made and it made me want to try some new things in my own kitchen.

I really enjoyed reading this fun, romantic, clean christian book and would recommend!

The next book-book 4 of this series called “Always on my mind” will be released in February. It will continue the Raina story, as well as others. I can’t wait!!

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.

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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

Susan May Warren‘s newest book in the Christiansen Family Collection, When I Fall In Love, has won over readers’ and critics’ hearts alike. With critical reviews like, “. . . an exquisite romance. Profoundly touching on the topic of facing fears, this book is a true gem,” and more than 60 five-star reviews at Amazon, When I Fall in Love is sure to please.

Susan has teamed up with some amazing food bloggers for a fun food challenge and a KitchenAid Mixer giveaway!

One grand prize winner will receive:

A KitchenAid Mixer
The first three books in the Christiansen Family Collection.
Melissa Ringstaff’s Kitchen Planner
Jackie Brown’s Freezer Inventory sheet

Grab your aprons and wire whisks and buzz on over to the When I Fall in Love website to learn more and enter the Hawaiian Chef Showdown! Susan is challenging you to make a Hawaiian-inspired dish using coconut, mango, or one of the other ingredients mentioned in the book. You’ll get extra points for creating your own recipe—plus she might share it on the When I Fall in Love site! Or if you’re not up for an adventure in the kitchen just click one of the icons below for easy entry.

Hurry, the giveaway ends on August 10th. All winners will be announced August 13th at Susan’s blog.

Don’t miss a moment of the fun; enter today and be sure to visit Susan’s blog on the 13th to see if you won!

I’m a blog book reviewer for LitFuse Publicity so I was given this book complimentary in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.