Synopsis:~

She’s doesn’t want any trouble…

Former soldier Veronica “Ronnie” Morales isn’t going to let her kid brother, Tiago, get pulled into the gangs of Minneapolis, so, seeking safety and a fresh start, she heads to sleepy Deep Haven on the north shore of Minnesota. She’s hoping to put down roots as the paramedic for the new Crisis Response Team, but it’s not easy to be the outsider.

He can’t seem to escape it…

It’s also not easy being the guy related to everyone in town. Especially when you’re the holdout vote for a landmark project. Fire Chief Peter Dahlquist might be the loneliest guy in town when both sides of his massive family—the Hatfields and McCoys of Deep Haven—demand that he pick sides. The only one who seems to understand is the newcomer in town…his new, albeit street-tough paramedic.

Can trouble bring them together?

When Tiago finds himself caught up in small town shenanigans and the town blames Ronnie for tragedy, Peter is forced to pick sides. But this choice just might cost him the home—and the woman—he loves.

Necee’s take:~

“The green in his eyes drew her in like a warm spring day after the bitter winter.”

A romantic, small town adventure, I loved visiting Deep Haven again. A tough as nails female veteran, Veronica “Ronnie” has her world turned upside down when she moves to Deep Haven. Raising her brother has her hoping for a healthy change in a new environment. While she tries to take care of everything herself, her new co-worker, Peter steps in and has her questioning her decision. Learning to let go of past hurts and learning to trust is a key theme. The author does a great job portraying how hard it is to give up control in allowing your heart to be softened to love.

“…maybe the man across the canoe from her was just the one to show her—this man who jumped through fire to save others.”

Peter has his own struggles as he tries to keep the peace in his community and family. He’s stuck in the middle trying to make everyone happy. I really enjoyed seeing his growth in having courage to take a stand, even if it was against people he loves. I also really enjoyed how much he sticks up for Veronica and Tiago. I felt he pursued Veronica in much the same way Jesus pursues a relationship with us. Those are my favorite kinds of stories…when I can see Jesus in the midst of a character’s development. I really enjoyed seeing the community working together and catching up with old Deep Haven friends. Learning to take a stand and fight for what you know is right was written beautifully into this novel.

“Sometimes we have to take a stand. Sometimes we have to fight.”

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher. All opinions are my own and are given honestly.

Michelle Sass Aleckson lives the country life in central Minnesota with her own hero and their four kids. She loves rocking out to 80’s music on a Saturday night and getting lost in good stories—especially stories that shine grace. And if you’re wondering, yes, Sass is her maiden name. Visit Michelle at www.michellealeckson.com.

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