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Aggie's Inheritance #3
Here We Come
In the hubbub of wedding preparations, Christmas celebrations, and a house full of lively children, Aggie is feeling overwhelmed and unappreciated. Add to that two puppies who are growing faster than she can replace chewed shoes and fix dug fences, it seems like things just can’t get any worse. Then, as she should be enjoying the most exciting time of her life, she’s faced with her worst nightmare.
314 pages, Paperback
First published February 29, 2012
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Chautona Havig
274 books1,840 followers**fingers skittle across the keyboard. Stop. Eyelids blink over the top**
Oh, was this bio day? Oops! I forgot. I was lost in my latest manuscript. Umm... bio. Yeah.
Hi! I’m Chautona Havig. (for those who care, that’s Shuh-TONE-uh HAVE-ig). Yeah. Just work with me here. I should have used a pseudonym, but when you grow up with a name like Chautona, it kind of sticks.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. ~ Hebrews 10: 23–25
Those aren’t just words on a page for me–they’re why I write. I write to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ. The stories I create are to make people laugh, cry, question, consider.
They’re for you.
When the world screams for hope, I try to point you to the true Source of hope–Jesus.
Sometimes life in the church no longer seems a refuge from the pain of a self-serving world around us, but through my stories, I try to point you to the only Refuge that can truly help–the Father’s Everlasting Arms.
And sometimes we just need an escape from the monotony, the emptiness we see around us. We need joy, laughter–what I like to call “just the write escape.”
Christian fiction without apology or pretense–lived, not preached.
What does that even mean?
It means I care–about you. About your walk with Jesus. I care about the words you put before your eyes, the mental pictures those words conjure. It’s difficult to express just how much I love my brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s difficult to share just how much I love you.
But I do.
And I write for you. I sit in my little house in California’s Mojave Desert and I write to show you why one sister believes one thing, why a brother believes another. I write to show you how some Christians handle trials or triumphs–for you. So when you’re faced with something–good or bad, it doesn’t matter–maybe it’ll spark a memory. Maybe that memory will smolder until you pull out your Bible and see what the Lord said about it–about His great love for you. For YOU!
And maybe, just maybe, you’ll share that love with another hurting, confused, or blessed-with-more-than-she-knows-what-to-do-with soul.
I just happen to think that’s the most blessed giving anyone could hope to receive.
Oh, was this bio day? Oops! I forgot. I was lost in my latest manuscript. Umm... bio. Yeah.
Hi! I’m Chautona Havig. (for those who care, that’s Shuh-TONE-uh HAVE-ig). Yeah. Just work with me here. I should have used a pseudonym, but when you grow up with a name like Chautona, it kind of sticks.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. ~ Hebrews 10: 23–25
Those aren’t just words on a page for me–they’re why I write. I write to encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ. The stories I create are to make people laugh, cry, question, consider.
They’re for you.
When the world screams for hope, I try to point you to the true Source of hope–Jesus.
Sometimes life in the church no longer seems a refuge from the pain of a self-serving world around us, but through my stories, I try to point you to the only Refuge that can truly help–the Father’s Everlasting Arms.
And sometimes we just need an escape from the monotony, the emptiness we see around us. We need joy, laughter–what I like to call “just the write escape.”
Christian fiction without apology or pretense–lived, not preached.
What does that even mean?
It means I care–about you. About your walk with Jesus. I care about the words you put before your eyes, the mental pictures those words conjure. It’s difficult to express just how much I love my brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s difficult to share just how much I love you.
But I do.
And I write for you. I sit in my little house in California’s Mojave Desert and I write to show you why one sister believes one thing, why a brother believes another. I write to show you how some Christians handle trials or triumphs–for you. So when you’re faced with something–good or bad, it doesn’t matter–maybe it’ll spark a memory. Maybe that memory will smolder until you pull out your Bible and see what the Lord said about it–about His great love for you. For YOU!
And maybe, just maybe, you’ll share that love with another hurting, confused, or blessed-with-more-than-she-knows-what-to-do-with soul.
I just happen to think that’s the most blessed giving anyone could hope to receive.
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November 16, 2022
So good!!!! So many happy things happened in this book, one wonderful thing in particular. Read this out loud to my sisters, and we all loved it!!! ❤
April 17, 2019
I enjoyed this continued look into the lives of the Milliken-Stuart clan as they move ever closer to becoming the Sullivan-Stuart clan. <3 Luke especially is such a sweet guy; my only complaint is that he's almost a little too perfect with the way he knows what's best to say in just about any situation. (Though I say that, but I still can't quite see where he was wrong during the one argument where he admitted fault... :S) Aggie's "I'm the worst aunt-mother in the world" refrain has started to get on my nerves a little, but it seems like she may finally be making some progress in that area, so not a major complaint.
I enjoyed the little glimpses of William-Tina (goodness, still just so relieved!) and the various other family members/friends who appeared in different places. Except Geraldine--oh, no, she di'int!!! :O One major area of confusion, though--I know Willow appears in another series, but I don't remember meeting her in this one until suddenly we're plopped down at her house with all sorts of references to her backstory that aren't really explained. It took me a while to wrap my head around how exactly she fit in, and I'm honestly not sure I've really got it straight. :S
The issue with Aggie's "no kissing until marriage" vow had me a little nervous, especially when Luke was dissuading Vannie from making a similar one. I was relieved at the way that conversation ended--the issue being with making a vow in the first place rather than the specific one under discussion. But it did bug me a little how "constrained" Aggie felt by her commitment sometimes, even after they'd agreed that waiting was a wise choice, vow or no vow.
I would recommend this for mature female readers (as opposed to young girls or men) because of the chapter with Aggie's bridal shower . However, for other readers, that chapter could be skipped without damage to the rest of the story.
Content--some women-only content related to bridal shower gifts (see above); some kissing; ; some disrespect and bad attitudes from children (corrected); mentions of abuse, difficult childbirth, etc. in a minor character's backstory
I enjoyed the little glimpses of William-Tina (goodness, still just so relieved!) and the various other family members/friends who appeared in different places. Except Geraldine--oh, no, she di'int!!! :O One major area of confusion, though--I know Willow appears in another series, but I don't remember meeting her in this one until suddenly we're plopped down at her house with all sorts of references to her backstory that aren't really explained. It took me a while to wrap my head around how exactly she fit in, and I'm honestly not sure I've really got it straight. :S
The issue with Aggie's "no kissing until marriage" vow had me a little nervous, especially when Luke was dissuading Vannie from making a similar one. I was relieved at the way that conversation ended--the issue being with making a vow in the first place rather than the specific one under discussion. But it did bug me a little how "constrained" Aggie felt by her commitment sometimes, even after they'd agreed that waiting was a wise choice, vow or no vow.
I would recommend this for mature female readers (as opposed to young girls or men) because of the chapter with Aggie's bridal shower . However, for other readers, that chapter could be skipped without damage to the rest of the story.
Content--some women-only content related to bridal shower gifts (see above); some kissing; ; some disrespect and bad attitudes from children (corrected); mentions of abuse, difficult childbirth, etc. in a minor character's backstory
January 23, 2016
The first half I found a little slow, but the second half got my attention more and I really enjoyed it! All the preperation for Aggie's wedding, Ellie's kidnapping, and the wedding at the end. It was really sweet. The horrible Grandma-in-law is crazy. I wonder when she's ever going to get tired of being ridiculous! Although I didn't like this book quite as much as the first two, I still really like Chautona Havig's writing.
September 12, 2018
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April 15, 2017
Although I enjoyed this book, it wasn't as interesting as the middle book, and took me a while longer to get through. Apparently there's also a gap between this book and the next one in the series, so I probably won't be continuing on.
Overall though, I did enjoy reading about all the kids and how their lives played out on a day to day basis. The plot for each book wasn't stunning or twisty, but it was interesting enough to make me feel like I was getting to know the characters and their lifestyle. All the characters are realistic and unique.
Overall though, I did enjoy reading about all the kids and how their lives played out on a day to day basis. The plot for each book wasn't stunning or twisty, but it was interesting enough to make me feel like I was getting to know the characters and their lifestyle. All the characters are realistic and unique.
December 5, 2012
I enjoyed all three books in the series, but I also had a few problems with them. First of all, by the third one I was really tired of Aggie complaining that she was a failure. Really? By book three we already knew that. Surely there must have been a day or two when she was successful at something.
I also felt that the author must not have been around many children, especially from the ages 7-12. If ages hadn't been stated, I would have thought the 4 oldest were at least teenagers. A ten year old putting hinges on the front of drawers and transforming a piece of furniture into something that was not only usable, but worked perfectly? My husband is 52 and I wouldn't trust him to do that job. Laird also was such a big help to Luke that he worked with him on his renovations all of the time. A ten year old? Seriously? An eight year old voluntarily giving younger siblings baths and changind diapers without being told to? The children were just too well behaved, except for the "token" bad child,Cari, and acted to old for their ages. I'm a teacher and I want to know where all of the children like this have been hiding because I sure would like them to be my students.
I did think the characters were well fleshed out and interesting. I especially like the grandmother. I also thought all three books were well written; after all,I read all three of them. I would read other books by this author,but she really needs to spend some time with some children so she can write realistically about them.
I also felt that the author must not have been around many children, especially from the ages 7-12. If ages hadn't been stated, I would have thought the 4 oldest were at least teenagers. A ten year old putting hinges on the front of drawers and transforming a piece of furniture into something that was not only usable, but worked perfectly? My husband is 52 and I wouldn't trust him to do that job. Laird also was such a big help to Luke that he worked with him on his renovations all of the time. A ten year old? Seriously? An eight year old voluntarily giving younger siblings baths and changind diapers without being told to? The children were just too well behaved, except for the "token" bad child,Cari, and acted to old for their ages. I'm a teacher and I want to know where all of the children like this have been hiding because I sure would like them to be my students.
I did think the characters were well fleshed out and interesting. I especially like the grandmother. I also thought all three books were well written; after all,I read all three of them. I would read other books by this author,but she really needs to spend some time with some children so she can write realistically about them.
September 4, 2014
Age Appropriate For: 13 and up for mild romance, mild peril, and reading level
Best for Ages: 13 and up
I have now completed the Aggie’s inheritance trilogy, and it has been one of the most satisfying series I have ever read. Havig’s books always feature down-to-earth characters who deal with everyday issues, yet she manages to keep things interesting.
My only complaint in this entire series is that Aggie was getting a bit irritating. I think the author wanted to show that motherhood was a real, full time job. She did this by showing how hard it can be. While I do not dispute the fact motherhood is a full time job, I think the author was a little over dramatic at times with how hard she made it.
I loved this book as Aggie and Luke get ready for their wedding. They were such a sweet couple, and I hope we get to read more of their story in a future book. They have fights, petty arguments, and lots of fun together. They truly care for each other and look out for the other one.
As with the other two books, I was impressed with how well the children were done. It is hard when writing about eight kids to give them different personalities, but Havig did.
I highly recommend this whole series to anyone who loves books about everyday people, stories with high moral standards, or anyone looking for a relaxing read.
Best for Ages: 13 and up
I have now completed the Aggie’s inheritance trilogy, and it has been one of the most satisfying series I have ever read. Havig’s books always feature down-to-earth characters who deal with everyday issues, yet she manages to keep things interesting.
My only complaint in this entire series is that Aggie was getting a bit irritating. I think the author wanted to show that motherhood was a real, full time job. She did this by showing how hard it can be. While I do not dispute the fact motherhood is a full time job, I think the author was a little over dramatic at times with how hard she made it.
I loved this book as Aggie and Luke get ready for their wedding. They were such a sweet couple, and I hope we get to read more of their story in a future book. They have fights, petty arguments, and lots of fun together. They truly care for each other and look out for the other one.
As with the other two books, I was impressed with how well the children were done. It is hard when writing about eight kids to give them different personalities, but Havig did.
I highly recommend this whole series to anyone who loves books about everyday people, stories with high moral standards, or anyone looking for a relaxing read.
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February 4, 2022I loved Here We Come! If you’ve read my reviews of the first two books in the Aggie’s Inheritance series, Ready or Not and For Keeps, you know that I love the whole series. As a mother of eight myself, I can certainly relate to Aggie’s challenges when she is suddenly thrust into the position of mothering her sister’s eight orphaned children! The situations that arise for Aggie to deal with are so real. That is no wonder, though, when you consider that the author is a home-school mom of nine children herself. She’s had experience and knows what she’s writing about.
August 2, 2012
I LOVE this series. I laughed - cried - smiled - and what a journey this book takes you on - so true to life!! I was so excited when I saw this book offered and just didn't want to put it down.
August 2, 2012
this was my least favorite of the series. I felt like Aggie had way too much anger and lacked maturity throughout the book.
August 8, 2012
Great story. & characters but I hated the way it was written with distracting side bars & messages between characters formatted in a very disjointed way.
November 5, 2012
I'm ready for the next book. I want to know how the family does all together.
May 29, 2024
I enjoyed this story although I ended up reading this one, not noticing that it is the third in the series. So I will have to remember to read #1 and #2.
I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to go from a young single woman to suddenly raising 8 children. I can understand how she would feel like she was failing, but it was good she had a good support system with friends who were willing to help. I thought that maybe it wasn't the best decision to home school the children, especially when some of them took advantage of Aggie and tried to get away with not doing their lessons. Add in all that and preparations for Christmas, I think anyone would feel completely overwhelmed. And she seemed to think her sister and brother-in-law had been perfect parents so was trying too hard at times.
The kidnapping was scary, although I was pretty sure who was behind it. They perpetrator is a crazy person.
I liked Aggie going from being engaged to married. She and Luke are good together, but I thought it was unrealistic that he always seemed to have the solution to any problem, despite not having kids of his own. The ending was very nice.
I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to go from a young single woman to suddenly raising 8 children. I can understand how she would feel like she was failing, but it was good she had a good support system with friends who were willing to help. I thought that maybe it wasn't the best decision to home school the children, especially when some of them took advantage of Aggie and tried to get away with not doing their lessons. Add in all that and preparations for Christmas, I think anyone would feel completely overwhelmed. And she seemed to think her sister and brother-in-law had been perfect parents so was trying too hard at times.
The kidnapping was scary, although I was pretty sure who was behind it. They perpetrator is a crazy person.
I liked Aggie going from being engaged to married. She and Luke are good together, but I thought it was unrealistic that he always seemed to have the solution to any problem, despite not having kids of his own. The ending was very nice.
October 18, 2020
Here We Come
In this book you are invited to Aggie and Luke's wedding. But before that day she has many trials to go through. Including the grandmother in law not from heaven. How the family was almost torn apart by one person who has it in for them. And then Aggie's own personal trials of the up coming nuptials. And those around her showing support and much love.
In this book you are invited to Aggie and Luke's wedding. But before that day she has many trials to go through. Including the grandmother in law not from heaven. How the family was almost torn apart by one person who has it in for them. And then Aggie's own personal trials of the up coming nuptials. And those around her showing support and much love.
March 21, 2022
Third installment into Aggie's Inheritance series.....just a great continuation of the story of Aggie and her nieces/nephews. This book focuses on the relationship between Luke and Aggie. So many things happen in the story that it literally kept me engaged and wanting more information about the kids! I'll keep on reading this series!
October 10, 2023
I think I've burned out. I was hoping to reach the end of the series, but I've started book four and lost interest. I've enjoyed following this family through these three books, but it's gotten to long and thin. Some of the reasons I shared in the review of the first book...
I'm bummed, because I love the trope idea, but it wasn't super well executed.
I'm bummed, because I love the trope idea, but it wasn't super well executed.
January 21, 2019
Great series
Like the other two books in this series, I hated for this one to come the end. As I got closer to the last page, I kept looking at the page number, and dreaded seeing that last one. I so hope that Ms. Having will add more books to this series.
Like the other two books in this series, I hated for this one to come the end. As I got closer to the last page, I kept looking at the page number, and dreaded seeing that last one. I so hope that Ms. Having will add more books to this series.
July 21, 2020
Wonderful series
I loved seeing Aggie go from engaged to married. Such a fun book with lots of laughs but also lots of spots to make you stop and think. Great read and I can’t wait to finish the series.
I loved seeing Aggie go from engaged to married. Such a fun book with lots of laughs but also lots of spots to make you stop and think. Great read and I can’t wait to finish the series.
July 13, 2024
#3, TERRIFIC!!
Chautona has done it again in Book #3!!
I ABSOLUTELY loved this one!!
It’s a page-turner!!
The storyline was GREAT, with a BEAUTIFUL ending!!
Looking forward to #4😉❤️❤️
Chautona has done it again in Book #3!!
I ABSOLUTELY loved this one!!
It’s a page-turner!!
The storyline was GREAT, with a BEAUTIFUL ending!!
Looking forward to #4😉❤️❤️
April 23, 2018
Oh how I love Aggie!
Love seeing this family grow in love and understanding, even in their grief. I do recommend this book to everyone. You can't go wrong reading this series!
Love seeing this family grow in love and understanding, even in their grief. I do recommend this book to everyone. You can't go wrong reading this series!
August 20, 2018
Delightful!
This could be a really great movie or tv series. I feel as if I know these people and love them!!
This could be a really great movie or tv series. I feel as if I know these people and love them!!
February 8, 2019
I didn't care for some of how the parenting was handled, but still liked this book overall.
February 22, 2019
Great book!
I enjoyed this book as I have with all of the others I've read by Chautona Havig. I fell in love with Aggie and her family. I definitely recommend this book.
I enjoyed this book as I have with all of the others I've read by Chautona Havig. I fell in love with Aggie and her family. I definitely recommend this book.
July 6, 2019
Finally the wedding! This was something I thought would happen in book two, but it was fun to see it happen!
August 30, 2019
Loved this book. By this point I was invested in the characters and really wanted to know what happened to them.
February 24, 2021
Delightful
A wonderful account of a young lady willing to take on the responsibilities of her sisters children, because of an accident that took the mother's life.
A wonderful account of a young lady willing to take on the responsibilities of her sisters children, because of an accident that took the mother's life.
January 17, 2024
Excellent Read!
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April 29, 2024I'm really loving this series!!
December 26, 2025
This one has more of an ending than the first two, I can't wait to read the last one.
June 28, 2016
This book turned out to be just as exciting as the synopsis promised. For a while—probably getting close to half-way through—I was wondering if the story would ever deliver on the promise that “she’s faced with her worst nightmare”, when suddenly BANG it happened. I had been mulling over all the possible ways the worst could happen, and had come up with this scenario (except with a different person) so it wasn’t entirely a surprise. Even so, it was quite shocking and really made the story fun—although full of tension for a while there!
I also found it interesting to see how Chautona crafted the ending of the story, bringing the whole plot together in the end. It was also interesting to think about the fact that the first two books would have acted as the first and second acts, while this last would be the third act, which means in the end that this last book would be kind of like one HUGE climax. That would take some work to write, because having a several-chapter climax is one thing, whereas in this case it would be a one-book climax.
It was also fun to try to figure out the three acts in the individual books—and seeing how they fit into the overall plot. For me, this reinforced the fact that no matter what you write, no matter what part of the story it is—whether it’s a scene, a couple of chapters, or a whole act—everything can have three acts to it (set up, confrontation, resolution). Now, to apply that to my writings….
I also found it interesting to see how Chautona crafted the ending of the story, bringing the whole plot together in the end. It was also interesting to think about the fact that the first two books would have acted as the first and second acts, while this last would be the third act, which means in the end that this last book would be kind of like one HUGE climax. That would take some work to write, because having a several-chapter climax is one thing, whereas in this case it would be a one-book climax.
It was also fun to try to figure out the three acts in the individual books—and seeing how they fit into the overall plot. For me, this reinforced the fact that no matter what you write, no matter what part of the story it is—whether it’s a scene, a couple of chapters, or a whole act—everything can have three acts to it (set up, confrontation, resolution). Now, to apply that to my writings….
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