Falling for You Again

Four Seasons of Marriage #3

by Catherine Palmer, Gary Chapman

Charlie and Esther Moore have been married nearly fifty years when the contented life they've built together begins to crumble. Esther has been forgetful recently, but it's rarely a problem until the day she puts her car in drive instead of reverse, flying off the end of the carport and into the backyard. Esther's accident and declining health shatter their reverie, and the couple must come to terms with all the paths their lives have not taken if they ever hope to pull their marriage out of winter. As always, the quirky characters of Deepwater Cove will pop in and out of the story and delight readers.
This is the third book in a new fiction series from best-selling authors Gary Chapman and Catherine Palmer, based on the marriage principles found in Gary Chapman's nonfiction book The Four Seasons of Marriage. Each book includes a study guide that talks about the four seasons of marriage and the healing strategies depicted in that particular storyline.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Christian, Self Help, Inspirational, Adult

267 pages, Paperback

First published April 21, 2011

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Catherine Palmer lives in Atlanta with her husband, Tim, where they serve as missionaries in a refugee community. They have two grown sons. Cathy is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and holds a master's degree in English from Baylor University. Her first book was published in 1988. Since then she has published over 50 novels, many of them national best sellers. Catherine has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Christy Award, the highest honor in Christian fiction. In 2004, she was given the Career Achievement Award for Inspirational Romance by "Romantic Times" magazine. More than 2 million copies of Catherine's novels are currently in print. The Author's Work With her compelling characters and strong message of Christian faith, Catherine is known for writing fiction that "touches the hearts and souls of readers." Her many collections include A Town Called Hope, Treasures of the Heart, Finders Keepers, English Ivy, and the Miss Pickworth series. Catherine also recently coauthored the Four Seasons fiction series with Gary Chapman, the "New York Times" best-selling author of "The Five Love Languages."

Reviews

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whoops, stumbled into another fun series.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gary Portnoy said in the Cheer's song lyrics, "You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same, You wanna be where everybody knows Your name." In the small town of Tranquility everyone knows everyone's business, but that is not always a bad thing. Here you will find characters that are experiencing real every day problems. Falling For You Again is book #3 in Gary Chapman and Catherine Palmer's Four Season Series. This series tackles four seasons of marriage: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter in a realistic setting of life. Fans of Gary Chapman's bestseller, The Five Love Languages, will appreciate this fictional series.

This book specifically tells of the Autumn season Charlie and Esther are experiencing. They are the couple the town admires; they seem to have it all together. Esther is in charge of the women's club. She is like the town's mother hen; aware of everyone's business. Their children are grown and gone. They have worked hard on their 50 years of marriage, but they find themselves struggling during this next stage in their life. The changes of growing older and redefining your relationship with your spouse, when it has become just the two of you again, can bring about times of insecurity and fear. It is also a time when you learn to love your spouse all over again, warts and all. Charlie and Esther have always been there for everyone else, now it is time for the town to support them.

This book personally brought home the season that my own parents are in right now. We, the grown kids, are in the middle of raising kids. We tend to long for the retirement years-when it is just the two of us again. This season is also a time of change that can be scary. This is a book that would be wonderful to read while curled up under a blanket with a hot drink. It is that type of feeling you will have while traveling to Tranquility.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent book in this series!! Gary Chapman & Catherine Palmer do an excellent job of giving you an excellent story with helpful hints on things to do in your marriage as well. There are some sad spots in this story, but they are there as a teaching moment. If you are going to read this book I would recommend starting with the first book "It Happens Every Spring" & second book "Summer Breeze" since this book is a continuation of the story. As with the first two books I could easily see this book being turned into a movie. I am planning to start the fourth book "Winter Turns To Spring" later this week.


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[Sandie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This being book 3 of the series, I'm pretty attached to the characters and how they have progressed through their relationships.

Without spilling any details, let me just say, I was crying! I don't know if I've ever cried at a book before!

[Jennifer Robb · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is part of a fictional series based on Gary Chapman's non-fiction book about the four seasons of marriage. (I haven't read Chapman's non-fiction book. I have read another book in this series.) This book covers the season of Fall, during which Chapman feels unwanted changes occur and a nagging feeling of emptiness happens.

**SPOILER ALERT: READ MORE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION**

*****

The book focuses mostly on Charlie and Esther Moore who have been married for nearly 50 years. Though to others, they seem to have a good, loving relationship, we see through the narration that they had their struggles just like any other couple--are still having them in fact. The authors juxtapose that with Brad and Ashley Hanes, a couple who have been married less than a year, and who are also having problems.

Whether it is because of their generation or their upbringing, the Moores stuck together and learned to communicate with each other. Brad Hanes in particular seems to have the current mindset of "if it doesn't work, move on"--in other words, get a divorce and find someone else. (The problem being of course that if you don't address what the problem was from the marriage, you can carry that same baggage into a new relationship.)

But we see that even in a long-standing relationship such as the Moores', old hurts can still have an impact. Esther seems to bring up old hurts, whether due to her medical condition or unresolved issues I can't say. She brings up: Charlie's one trip to a strip club, Charlie's breaking of her Limoges vase, Charlie's early behavior as a husband and how she had to mold him, Charlie's muttering, and a few other events that happened long ago. For his part, Charlie's insecurities mount when he finds that his wife has kept a drawing (and other items) from an artistic neighbor in their first apartment building.

I did not expect the result for Esther that came about. That made me sad. At first I thought it was perhaps a lead in to the Winter season for marriage (which I assume will be the subject of the next book), but the description given in the summary of the seasons doesn't fit what should happen next with Charlie Moore--though I suspect he will be there to give council to the husbands of the town.

[Luca Moretti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling for You Again by Catherine Palmer and Gary Chapman is a heartfelt exploration of marriage in its later seasons, capturing both the joys and challenges of a long life shared together. Charlie and Esther Moore’s story feels authentic and relatable their decades of love are tested not by drama or scandal, but by the quiet, real struggles of aging, memory loss, and unexpected accidents.

What makes this story stand out is its honesty about human nature and relationships. The way Charlie and Esther navigate fear, frustration, and grief reflects the real emotional complexity of long-term commitment. Their love doesn’t disappear it evolves, deepens, and is tested in ways that feel profoundly true to life.

The small town charm of Deepwater Cove and the quirky supporting characters add warmth and levity, balancing the more serious themes with humor and heart. The narrative also thoughtfully integrates practical insights from Gary Chapman’s “Four Seasons of Marriage,” giving readers both an emotional and reflective experience.

This book is more than just a story; it’s a meditation on patience, forgiveness, and the enduring power of love. Tender, insightful, and deeply human, Falling for You Again is a five-star read that resonates with anyone who values the real, messy beauty of lasting relationships.

[Kathleen Robison · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet, heart-wrenching book with real-life perspectives and problems. Though a fictional book, I love the biblical and practical approaches to addressing marriage problems involving eclectic unions. Charlie and Esther, the older couple, were delightful, as were most of the characters. Each rounded out the story nicely. I especially appreciated the attention to the downward path of aging of one spouse and how it affected everyone. Overall I loved reading the first two-thirds, but it slowed almost to a stop for me, and the ending, though complete left something on the table...I don't know what.

[Donna McPherson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book #3 in the Seasons fiction series, based upon Gary Chapman's non- fiction book "Four Seasons of Marriage". Although this book had a rather sad ending, it was stirring and touching, much as real life can be. As with the other books in this series, I appreciate fiction that is not all "sunshine and roses".

If you like Christian fiction, I recommend this series. To best appreciate the character development, I suggest you read them in order.

[Sherry Bendorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh my heart. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and getting to know the characters. Even though this is book 3 in the series, I chose to start here and didn't feel like I was missing anything. I will probably go back and start from the first book just to fill in the blanks a bit more.

I liked how the community really cared about one another and supported each other through various trials. I'm so glad I found this series.

[Stacey E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so glad to have stumbled upon this series. It's such a sweet and light-hearted read. Getting to know everyone and seeing them overcome relatable life and marriage issues, I've become so connected to them. When they rejoice, I am so happy for them and when they weep, I literally weep too. ❤️ I'm going to be sad when the series ends with the next book.

[Coralee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just love this inspiring series. Each installment is a good story, with characters you care about, struggling with real-life problems. These books offer practical wisdom in relationships with a very hopeful perspective. I'll be disappointed when I'm done with the series.

[Kw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loving this series! Just so good.

[Virma · Rating 3 out of 5]

So far this has been my next favorite after the first. Still a little bit long in the middle but it was worth working through it. Sad but hopeful ending.

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just finally gave up after months of trying to get through this one. Sweet story but I couldn't get into it and the text was really small.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too sappy and too religious for me

[Carol Ann Labosky · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the most serious of the four books but is still very good!

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

[Mary Elizabeth Morton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet and authentic.

[Elizabeth Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this whole series on audiobook

[Kim Hobbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love in season!!!

This, the third in the Four Seasons series is wonderful! The series of books never disappoints…this is such good Christian fiction!

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

THIS SUMMARY/REVIEW WAS COPIED FROM OTHER SOURCES AND IS USED ONLY AS A REMINDER OF WHAT THE BOOK WAS ABOUT FOR MY PERSONAL INTEREST. ANY PERSONAL NOTATIONS ARE FOR MY RECOLLECTION ONLY

Alittle more preacy that the other two. A high 3


This book specifically tells of the Autumn season Charlie and Esther are experiencing. They are the couple the town admires; they seem to have it all together. Esther is in charge of the women's club. She is like the town's mother hen; aware of everyone's business. Their children are grown and gone. They have worked hard on their 50 years of marriage, but they find themselves struggling during this next stage in their life. The changes of growing older and redefining your relationship with your spouse, when it has become just the two of you again, can bring about times of insecurity and fear. It is also a time when you learn to love your spouse all over again, warts and all. Charlie and Esther have always been there for everyone else, now it is time for the town to support them.

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It's easy to become friends with these characters from the very first book and feel a part of their lives and neighborhood. You feel the love here and the sense of belonging. The characters are real and face real-life issues. Can you almost feel their joys and pains, their happiness and grief?

Something strange is happening with Esther Moore. She is blaming Cody for her misplacings and mishaps. Pete is still pursuing Patsy. Cody's heart is still for Jennifer. Autistic though he is, he still has such wisdom.

Brad is stuck on himself and his marriage with Ashley is suffering. Should the addition become a nursery as Ashley wants or a garage as Brad is set on? Charlie commits to helping Brad with the addition and tries to talk sense into the younger man. Esther and Charlie help Ashley with her bead business.

Much to Patsy's delight, Brenda prepares to open her own business "Bless Your Hearth" at the mall where Pete and Patsy have their own businesses.
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Esther and Charlie have been married for nearly fifty years. Big changes occur when Esther drives the car off the back of the carport and into the backyard, when she begins to forget things and accuse others of doing things behind her back, when the doctor says her arteries are clogged and need to be cleaned out. Charlie discovers things about Esther he never expected.
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[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I previously read this in book format. This one is audio.

It's easy to become friends with these characters from the very first book and feel a part of their lives and neighborhood. You feel the love here and the sense of belonging. The characters are real and face real-life issues. Can you almost feel their joys and pains, their happiness and grief?

Something strange is happening with Esther Moore. She is blaming Cody for her misplacings and mishaps. Pete is still pursuing Patsy. Cody's heart is still for Jennifer. Autistic though he is, he still has such wisdom.

Brad is stuck on himself and his marriage with Ashley is suffering. Should the addition become a nursery as Ashley wants or a garage as Brad is set on? Charlie commits to helping Brad with the addition and tries to talk sense into the younger man. Esther and Charlie help Ashley with her bead business.

Much to Patsy's delight, Brenda prepares to open her own business "Bless Your Hearth" at the mall where Pete and Patsy have their own businesses.

A momentous event takes place almost at the end of this Four Seasons installment, causing happiness or sadness, I dare not say.

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Usually, when it comes to reviewing a book near the middle or end of a series, I say something to the effect of, "If you enjoyed the previous entries, you'll like this...but, if you didn't, then avoid this." That somewhat applies to Falling for You Again, the penultimate entry in Gary Chapman and Catherine Palmer's Four Seasons literary tetralogy; however, this is different for one very important reason: a shocking ending. I won't give it away here, but, as in real life, it seems to come out of nowhere, and it was surprising for a novel that had been light-hearted up to that point to end in such a way. Don't read this if you've recently undergone a personal tragedy, no matter how much you liked the previous two volumes.

[Cindi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book in the Four Seasons series. Charlie and Esther Moore are the focus of this segment. They have been married for almost 50 years and have had their ups and downs like all marriages do. The authors take us inside their lives and share some of the ways they got through difficult times and how they have been able to keep their love alive for so long.

The story also includes some updates about other Deepwater Cove residents including Pete Roberts, Patsy Pringle, and Brad and Ashley Hanes. All of the characters are well developed and have flaws that remind us of people we are likely to encounter in our everyday lives.

As with the other novels in the series, there are some great blessings to take away from this book.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Esther and Charlie have been married for nearly fifty years. Big changes occur when Esther drives the car off the back of the carport and into the backyard, when she begins to forget things and accuse others of doing things behind her back, when the doctor says her arteries are clogged and need to be cleaned out. Charlie discovers things about Esther he never expected.

This is the third book in a series of four. I enjoyed this book and the peek into the lives of the inhabitants of Deepwater Cove. I plan to find and read the other three books in the series.

I own this book. It was a gift from my husband.

[Jodi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think that I have tried to read this book several times. The main character Charlie and his wife Esther had been married 50 years. They did not have a perfect life but everyone in the community looked up to them and made them feel like family. Esther was involved in the community and helped in anyway she could. She had a car accident and hit the gas instead of the brake.She was fine but her attitude and mind started to slip. Younger couples were being couseled by those too. I loved the progressive dinner and thought that it was a neat idea.

[Misty · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed this series. This third installment was good but I do believe the preachyness is escalating. I dont mind at all a book that talks about God, and Christian values but sometimes it comes off a little too strong. Some of the characters are judgmental and close minded. I am glad I dont live in a town like that.

[Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book. I wish I would have read the series in order (this is the first one I've read). It's important to realize every relationship/marriage is a work in progress and we need to continually put in our best effort and treat each other with respect and kindness.

[Leigh Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 3rd in a series of 4 as you continue to get to know about the characters that make up the town of Deepwater Cover and what "season" their marriages are in. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series!

[Christal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another book about marriage but this time with an older couple. I loved that it realistically portrayed their ongoing struggles and commitment to each other. Even though it was hard they continued to stay committed to each other.