Beauty in the Binding: Book Review: Hanging' by a Moment from Susan May Warren and Andrea Christenson

Monday, September 20, 2021

Book Review: Hanging' by a Moment from Susan May Warren and Andrea Christenson

Hangin' by a Moment JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Hangin' by a Moment by Andrea Christenson presented by Susan May Warren, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Hangin' by a Moment
Series: Deep Haven Collection #5
Author: Andrea Christenson presented by Susan May Warren
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date: September 14, 2021
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

He just wants to erase his past. She can’t seem to escape hers. But facing it might put their future in jeopardy.

The day Jack Stewart walked out of jail, he vowed to keep his conviction a secret. The whole thing was just a terrible mistake, and he did his time. Now he wants a new life in a sleepy town where no one knows his name. Deep Haven is the perfect place to start over as a chef. The last thing the former pararescue jumper wants is to get involved. But when Boone Buckam—the guy he owes for getting him out of the slammer—asks for help, how can he refuse?

Colleen Decker has already escaped evil once—as a teenager, she was kidnapped by a murderer. But she’s put all that behind her as a trauma nurse in Minneapolis. Or maybe not, because a freak mistake in the ER sends her past crashing down on her. She needs a timeout in her hometown of Deep Haven. She doesn’t plan to stay—even when she’s roped into the job of flight nurse for the town’s Crisis Response Team chopper. Colleen’s not sure why she’s drawn to danger, but she’ll be safe enough—after all, she’ll need training, and her teacher is a handsome former pararescue jumper. What could go wrong?

When Jack said he didn’t want to get involved, he especially meant his heart—but being with Colleen feels like a fresh start. He’ll even climb aboard a chopper again, despite his vows. They’re headed for a happy ending…

But secrets never stay buried in a small town. And when disaster strikes one snowy night, they’ll both have to decide if the past will destroy them…or if it just might lead them home.

Cozy up to this perfect Deep Haven drama about discovering a season of second chances.

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MY THOUGHTS

The themes and quotable lines in Hangin’ by a Moment by Susan May Warren and Andrea Christenson were my favorite aspects of this fun, weekend read. Colleen and Jack, the main characters, both struggle with regret over their past actions. As they learn to lean into living out God’s design for their lives, several side characters speak much-needed truths into Colleen and Jack’s lives. I’ll share a favorite quote here: “Just because you live in a small place doesn’t mean you have to live a small life. And it doesn’t mean you can’t find exactly what you’ve been looking for (p. 76).”

Hangin’ by a Moment commences with the repercussions from a dangerous situation. This plot-driven story continues with additional moments of danger, drama, and romance. It held my interest from start to finish, though I did sometimes struggle to keep all the side characters and their significant others straight.

Hangin’ by a Moment from Susan May Warren and Andrea Christenson lands as the fifth installment in the Deep Haven Collection. It’s written as a stand-alone, but I recommend reading the entire series in order.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Susan May Warren is the USA Today best-selling novelist of 80 books. With more than 1.5 million books in print, she is beloved by reviewers and readers around the world. Visit Susan at www.susanmaywarren.com.

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Andrea Christenson lives in a Minneapolis, MN suburb with her husband and two daughters. When she is not busy homeschooling her girls, she loves to read anything she can get her hands on. She believes that a great loaf of artistic bread can turn a meal into a masterpiece. Andrea’s prayer is to write stories revealing God’s love.

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Merging the creative energies of best-selling authors Susan May Warren and Lindsay Harrel, Sunrise Publishing is the matchmaker for established authors who want to build on their current success for future growth and aspiring authors looking to break out, build an audience, and hone their writing skills.

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive 3 Hangin' by a Moment ebooks (one ebook for the winner and two to give to friends)!

Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight September 14, 2021 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 21, 2021. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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