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.
My Review:
This story was full of adventure for the homebody sister, Grace Christiansen. I loved that the story was in the fun state of Hawaii and included a cooking class and competition. It definitely added to the storyline. The relationship dynamic between Grace and Max kept the story exciting all the way to the end. Several of the characters are dealing with "baggage" that they have lugged throughout their lives thinking that it was something they could never let go of. Life can be full of things we hang onto thinking we don't have the power to let go. Of course, the problem is that the power to let go of the things that beset us doesn't come from us but from God. Each of these characters struggle through how to give their baggage over to God and begin to trust Him with their lives. Susan May Warren weaves together a beautiful story of how trusting God with your life is really the only way to truly live. If you're looking for a fun new series, pick up the Christiansen family.
Purchase a copy: http://ow.ly/z5Ijj
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
Giveaway Information:
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
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 received this book free from Litfuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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