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Susan May WarrenTyndale House / 2013 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$12.494.7 out of 5 stars for Take a Chance on Me, Christiansen Family Series #1. View reviews of this product. 58 Reviews
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i blog 4 books5 Stars Out Of 5Take a Chance on "Take a Chance on Me"August 31, 2013i blog 4 booksAs a huge fan of Susan May Warren, I was thrilled to read Take a Chance on Me. As expected, I absolutely loved it! The plot, characters, and underlying themes are so rich, and I felt like I was right in the middle of everything the whole time. I loved Ivy and Darek and watching their friendship develop, and the addition of all of the drama surrounding Jensen really helped round out the story.
If I could sum up the message of the book in one word, it would belonging. Each of the characters are searching for a place to belong and must overcome past circumstances and their own shame to find that belonging. Let me just say it's a fascinating journey.
As a huge fan of family sagas, I'm looking forward to reading more about the Christiansen family! Whether you're looking for a romance or a deep, emotional story, Take a Chance on Me is a great choice! [5 stars]
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VeronicaAge: 25-34Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Wonderful Story From One of My Favorite Authors!August 21, 2013VeronicaAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This is an amazing story about second chances at love and the importance of forgiveness. Darek Christiansen is the oldest in a large family, trying to keep their resort in Minnesota in the black. He's also a widower with a young son, angry and bitter at his best friend Jensen, who accidentally killed her. When he meets Ivy Madison, the new assistant county attorney, he has no idea that it was her plea bargain that gave Jensen community service instead of jail time. All he knows is that she might be his second chance. Ivy loves the sense of family and community she finds in Deep Haven, especially since she grew up in foster homes, but she's terrified the truth will come out about her involvement in the case. She's falling for Darek and his little boy, but can he forgive her when he learns the truth?
Jensen may not have gone to jail, but he feels like he's been in prison for the last three years. Trapped in Deep Haven in order to do his community service, he feels like everyone hates him and he can't wait to leave until he reunites with Claire, Darek's wife's best friend. Could he get a second chance with her, Darek, and the town he loves?
I loved this story set in the cozy town of Deep Haven. This is a new series that spins off of the Deep Haven novels, focusing on the Christiansen family, but will have cameos of characters from the other novels. The way Susan writes emotions and scenes bring the story to life. I fell in love with the characters and was rooting for them to find the forgiveness and love they searched for. I really want to live in Deep Haven, but reading this story is the next best thing. I can't wait for the next book in the series! -
rlighthousePAAge: 25-34Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Good Start to the SeriesAugust 8, 2013rlighthousePAAge: 25-34Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Ivy and Darek meet when Ivy buys him at a charity auction soon after she arrives in town. It becomes apparent they both have secrets from the past that they must deal with before they can pursue any sort of relationship and Darek has no idea that their secrets are intertwined so closely.
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hannah97Cottonwood, CAAge: Under 18Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A Great Read!August 5, 2013hannah97Cottonwood, CAAge: Under 18Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Take a Chance on Me by Susan May Warren was even more amazing then I thought it would be. The characters were great and real. I felt as if I knew them personally. A must read.
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eb7bibliophileHigh Desert WestAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Excellent. Involving, Touching, Sweetly RomanticAugust 3, 2013eb7bibliophileHigh Desert WestAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I enjoyed this book for well-portrayed characters and well-described scenes. The author knows the Great Lakes area and the forest-firefighting scenarios quite well. The plot pulled me right into the lives of the characters. The family showed strong faith, and helped the main characters to move forward in their search for healing. The banter among the family members was fun. I enjoyed the drama, the light romance, and the unfolding of the different backgrounds for the main characters. This story made me laugh and cry.
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