You're the One That I Want
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Owen Christiansen has been in a downward spiral since an injury ended his NHL career. But a job on an Alaskan crabbing boat offers a fresh start . . . maybe even a shot at romance with Elise “Scotty” McFlynn, the captain’s daughter.
Used to being one of the guys, to never relying on anyone, Scotty doesn’t believe in happily ever after—especially with someone like Owen. Her instinct is confirmed when Casper Christiansen arrives to drag his prodigal brother home, bringing with him a truckload of family drama—and even worse, the news that Casper is wanted for questioning in connection to a crime back in Minnesota.
But Owen is more than the sum of his mistakes, a truth both he and Scotty discover when she escorts both brothers to Deep Haven as part of her new job on the Anchorage police force. Thrust into an unfamiliar world of family, faith, and fresh starts, Scotty begins to see potential for a happy ending . . . if she’s brave enough to embrace it.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
No-nonsense police officer Scotty McFlynn is "just one of the guys" on her captain father's old crabbing boat in Alaska. Admittedly not the marrying type, she protects her sensitive heart with an icy shield, never allowing herself to grow close to anyone. The arrival of Owen Christiansen, however, starts to melt away her defences, and she finds herself falling for the charming man on the run from his past. When their lives are suddenly jeopardized onboard, they realize there is more between them than simply being shipmates. They both survive, sharing secrets and a marriage proposal in the process. When Scotty fulfills her promise to Owen to go back with him to the Christiansen home in Deep Haven, Minn., she finds herself mixed up in clearing Owen's brother's name in a murder drama. After her stay with the Christiansen family lasts longer than expected, Scotty must choose which life she really wants. Warren (The Wonder of You) has shaped a beautifully dynamic romance that teaches the value of family and forgiveness through a modern-day prodigal-son story of redemption.
Customer Reviews
A great way to end the series for the Christiansen
Ms Warren you did it again. I thought that Darek was my all time favorite but Owen’s story is definitely worth the wait. I love his sense of humor and his passion for life and his struggle to find himself. I admired his vulnerable and his sincere desire to be better.
Scotty McFlynn is the perfect counterpart to Owen Christiansen. She knows what she wants in life. She is loyal and accustomed to doing things her way. She is independent and no one’s fool. As a cop she faced her worst nightmare and is slowly making her way back. She is the daughter of a fishing boat Caption and tough as they come.
She sees in Owen what he himself cannot see. And Owen reciprocates because he sees her as the strong woman he needs by his side. I love the interactions between these two. He is able to make her laugh and she is able to make him see that he can be a better man.
I see God uses these two to remind us that our mistakes are not the end of the world and that like the prodigal son we can return home. The consequences of our sin may linger but we can accept his grace and move on. Catching up with the rest of the clan was great if this is the end of the Christiansen family story.
If you have never read the Christiansen’s family series I definitely recommend you do. This book will mean more to you if you start at the beginning.
I received this book for free from NetGalley through Tyndale House Publishers for an honest review. This review will be posted on Goodreads, Amazon, etc.