Review: Then Came You

Then Came You by Rachel D. Russell
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

I first met and loved Boone when I’ve met him in the PJ Sugar series.  I wanted him to get the girl, but also didn’t want him to get the girl… and was excited to see he is getting his own story.

Vivien comes across very dramatic (sometimes I did wonder if people like this really exists 😊), but only Boone sees what is really behind all the drama.  I enjoyed seeing them together, they had great chemistry together and enjoyed the lessons learned by both, but Boone I felt really had to let go of others’ expectations of him. Boone sort of grounded Viv and Viv pushed Boone past is boundaries to being kind of a more fun version of himself.

“Grace isn't just for other people. Maybe you didn't get that memo.”

There was also an element of danger, which ended up going a totally different direction than what I thought and expected will happen.

I again enjoyed meeting up with some of my favourite Deep Haven regulars and looking forward to the next book which intrigued me with the spoiler at the end of Then Came You and will catch me up with what happened to Colleen Decker since we've met her in You don't know me

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher.  All opinions expressed are my own.*

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Other books in series:

Review of novella: Only You

Review of Book 1: Still the one 

Review of Book2: Can't buy me love    

Review of Book3: Crazy for You

About the book:

He’s in Deep Haven to relax.

Detective Daniel “Boone” Buckam is more than burned out. After fourteen stellar years on the job, one bad judgment call—and, fine, a whole lot of cynicism—has forced him into a mandatory vacation. If he can get his head on straight, there’s a job as Police Chief waiting for him back in his Minneapolis suburb.

But then he meets Vivien.

Actress Vivien Calhoun isn’t really a drama queen. Sure, she gets swept up in the emotions of life—but please, she’s an actress. Or, um, was until a stalker made her flee the bright lights of Broadway. Now, she’s passionate about directing her local theater production. But when she accidentally ropes an uptight police detective on vacation into her cast, she can’t help but wonder if he might be the leading man she’s always longed for.

Of course, she’s in trouble.

Boone can’t help but like Vivien. He might even have a type—vivacious and bubbly, with a penchant for attracting danger. He can smell trouble even if she can’t, and is pretty sure her stalker has hunted her all the way to Deep Haven. He’ll have to stay by her side—even if it means being in her silly play—to keep her safe. But Vivien is more than he expected as she helps him discover a part of him he’s locked away…the part that said he could never love again.

So much for relaxing.

It’s summertime in Deep Haven, and the fun is heating up in this laugh-out-loud, charming story.

About the author:

Meet Rachel

Crafting novels and the art of story are my passions.

I’m Rachel Russell, a freelance writer and novelist.

When it comes to novels, nothing beats an inspirational romance. (I’m biased.) Add in some adventure, redemption, and hope, and you’ve got the makings of an epic story.

My heroes and heroines are imperfect people. The exciting part is to see how they grow through the course of the novel.

Set in the beautiful state of Oregon, you’ll discover the mountains, valleys, coastline, and desert of this great state. When you finish the last page, my hope is that not only will you feel like you’ve been here, you’ll feel like you know the people here, too.

The truth is, I always wanted to be a writer, but I’m also super practical. I pursued a degree in biology with a chemistry minor and then, promptly went into law enforcement. What? Yep, I did. But God had a master plan, and He has guided the tapestry of my life, moving me on from law enforcement, weaving in a husband and two children, bringing me back to the desire of my heart. And so, I write.

In December 2017, I began working with Susan May Warren at My Book Therapy through Novel Academy and Storycrafters program. Her instruction and mentoring have revolutionized my writing and it’s been an honor to learn from her and the MBT staff.

I’m also a voracious reader, avid equestrienne, and believe humor is one of God’s greatest gifts to us.

I’m a member of Oregon Christian Writers and a blogger for My Book Therapy’s Learn How to Write a Novel blog.