When I Fall In Love Book Review

I got a book review book in the mail and I put it in my pile of books to read.  I didn't remember anything about why I picked it but the cover looked really fun.  When I Fall in Love (Christiansen Family) by Susan May Warren was the next book for me to read so I picked it up and found out that it was in a series of books and this wasn't the first one.  It jumped right into characters that I hadn't gotten a chance to know but I met them quickly and came to understand all of them and look forward to reading the beginning of the series of books with the Christensen family!!

Grace Christiansen's family surprises her with a cooking retreat in Hawaii, she is pulled away from her predictable, safe life and thrown headfirst into the adventure of a lifetime.  Since she was hesitant to go, she wanted to make sure that she enjoyed this vacation to the fullest and she had the perfect companion in the seat next to her on the plane, Max Sharpe.  They became instant friends talking about where they were going and the trip they were going to have while in Hawaii.  Max Sharpe is a pro hockey player but he feels most at home in the kitchen. He lives for the three-week culinary vacation he takes each year in Hawaii. Max finds himself drawn to her passion, confidence, and perseverance. But just when Grace gets serious, Max pulls away and leaves Hawaii without a note.  Max fights against opening his heart to a love he knows he should never hope for. Both Max and Grace fight to choose between the easy and safe lives they have always known and what their hearts most want.  You have to read it and see how the ups and downs go and where they both land!

I enjoyed the book and was sad that I didn't start at the beginning of the series.  But the good news is that was two more books to add to my wish list to start reading next.  The characters and situations were very entertaining.  I knew that this was something that could be happening to anyone with the twists and turns and surprises around every bend so I totally related.  I loved the book and can't wait to pick up a few more in the series and I will keep my eyes out for the new ones that I coming out after this too!  I hope that you pick this up at your local library or bookstore and check it out for yourself.  If you would like to purchase a copy, you can do so here.  Enjoy this great summer read while meeting the family in this book series!!!

If you want to learn more 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.

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** Please note that I was given a copy of this book from the publishers for my honest review.  All opinions shared are my own.