About the Book
Book: Book, Chapter, & Vows
Author: Chautona Havig
Narrator: Christa DelSorbo
Genre: Christian Women’s Fiction
Release date: September, 2022
Falling in love with Benjamin wasn’t in the plan, but Mallory finds she’s all but lost her head and her heart after two and a half years of banter, memories, and now shared books.
But when her ex-fiance (does it count if it was just for a few hours?) shows up right in the middle of a writing project with Benjamin, the guy manages to ruin her happiness… again.
Benjamin has been keeping one tiny part of him back from Mallory–just the one thing that’ll repel her for good.
So when the ex-boyfriend-slash-fiance shows up, and things look serious again, he takes a giant step back and prays he can keep his heart intact in the process.
They’re clearly meant for each other. God obviously has a plan. So what’s it going to take for Mallory and Benjamin to work things out and get those vows made?
This Breakers Head novel is Chautona Havig’s final book in the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.
The Independence Islands Series: beach reads aren’t just for summer anymore.
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My Review
Having only read a few of the Independence Island books, I do not feel that I had the complete picture about these two main characters. However, they did show up in a couple of the other books I read, so I knew they were most likely going to get their own happily ever after someday and I am glad they did.
I liked the narration, although it took me a few chapters to get used to Benjamin’s deep southern accent. But, considering where the book is set, his accent made sense. It was just a bit jarring at first.
Mallory and Benjamin were such a sweet couple together, but Ben had a lot of self doubt that he was carrying around because of a secret that he had been keeping from Mallory. I wanted him to stand up and defend their relationship when the ex-boyfriend showed up, but Ben backed away. This created even more confusion for Mallory, on top of the confusion she had regarding having to deal with Trevor at all.
Lack of communication was a big part of the first half of the story and caused quite a few of the problems for this couple. I was very glad when they began communicating better and talking through issues as they arose. This was a sweet story and I think that Ben and Mallory’s marriage will be stronger for the lessons learned in this book.
(4 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
About the Author
Chautona Havig lives in an oxymoron, escapes into imaginary worlds that look startlingly similar to ours, and writes the stories that emerge. An irrepressible optimist, Chautona sees everything through a kaleidoscope of It’s a Wonderful Life sprinkled with fairy tales. Find her at chautona.com and say howdy—if you can remember how to spell her name.
About the Narrator
Speaking Life into Story
Queen of the one-eyebrow quirk, Christa DelSorbo auditioned for the role of Tarzan’s mom and has the photos to prove she ended up as the only cast member in a literal cast. These days, they keep her stuck in a box with a ball on a stick and only feed her when she reads another chapter of another fabulous book. She loves every minute. Or so they tell her. *eyebrow slowly raises *
More from Christa
Blog Stops
By the Book, December 16
deb’s Book Review, December 17 (Spotlight)
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Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 18
Where Crisis & Christ Collide, December 19
Texas Book-aholic, December 20
Inklings and notions, December 21
Locks, Hooks and Books, December 22
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, December 23
Britt Reads Fiction, December 24
For Him and My Family, December 25
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, December 26
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 27
Holly’s Book Corner, December 28
Mary Hake, December 29
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Christa is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a code for the audiobook!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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Britt Reads Fiction 
I like the cover!
Great review, thank you for sharing.
I look forward to finding out how Mallory and Benjamin finally overcome their communication issues.