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The Halversons #5
Charlotte
Charlotte Halverson's dream had once been to fall in love, get married and have a family.
But trusting the wrong person has left her a single mother. Now, Charlotte is content to raise her daughter and pursue her career as an elementary school teacher.
Unfortunately, the past comes knocking, bringing with it more baggage than Charli wants to unpack.
Blake Madden could have been a wealthy man had he just followed the path set out for him.
It's been twelve years since Blake last spoke to his family, so when he has to leave the military to care for his young daughter full-time after the death of her mother, rather than going home, he goes to where he last felt a real sense of joy and Serenity Point.
Though Blake regrets the decisions he made the last time he was in Serenity, he can't help but hope that he hasn't completely burned all his bridges there. Being a full-time single dad is new to him, and he needs help and support. He is certain his cousin, Jackson, and his parents would be there for him. But dare he hope that Charli might be too?
Blake's return brings with it a bunch of messy feelings and revelations that Charli had hoped to never have to deal with. Finding out Blake's daughter is in her class at school, Charli knows she can't ignore his return, no matter how much she'd like to. And when he asks for a second chance, she isn't sure that's even a possibility.
However, their daughters connect as friends, and soon Blake and his daughter are very present in Charli's life. Being close to him again, dredges up old feelings and emotions, leaving Charli confused about how to move forward with him.
Can Charli find it in her heart to forgive Blake for making promises and then leaving her? Or will the risk of being abandoned again keep her from opening her heart to the man she once loved?
Charlotte is book 5 of the Christian romance series focused on the lives of The Halversons.If you enjoy heartwarming Christian fiction with a focus on love, faith, and family, be sure to check out these other series and books by Kimberly Rae
The HalversonsNew Hope Falls - 10 book seriesWe 3 Kings - A Christmas TrilogyThe Callaghans & McFaddens - 10 book seriesFostered by Love - 4 book seriesBlackThorpe Security - 6 book seriesThe McKinleys - 3 book seriesHome to Collingsworth - 7 book seriesThose Karlsson Boys - 3 book seriesOther Christian romance books by Kimberly Rae
Faith, Hope & LoveMarrying Kate
But trusting the wrong person has left her a single mother. Now, Charlotte is content to raise her daughter and pursue her career as an elementary school teacher.
Unfortunately, the past comes knocking, bringing with it more baggage than Charli wants to unpack.
Blake Madden could have been a wealthy man had he just followed the path set out for him.
It's been twelve years since Blake last spoke to his family, so when he has to leave the military to care for his young daughter full-time after the death of her mother, rather than going home, he goes to where he last felt a real sense of joy and Serenity Point.
Though Blake regrets the decisions he made the last time he was in Serenity, he can't help but hope that he hasn't completely burned all his bridges there. Being a full-time single dad is new to him, and he needs help and support. He is certain his cousin, Jackson, and his parents would be there for him. But dare he hope that Charli might be too?
Blake's return brings with it a bunch of messy feelings and revelations that Charli had hoped to never have to deal with. Finding out Blake's daughter is in her class at school, Charli knows she can't ignore his return, no matter how much she'd like to. And when he asks for a second chance, she isn't sure that's even a possibility.
However, their daughters connect as friends, and soon Blake and his daughter are very present in Charli's life. Being close to him again, dredges up old feelings and emotions, leaving Charli confused about how to move forward with him.
Can Charli find it in her heart to forgive Blake for making promises and then leaving her? Or will the risk of being abandoned again keep her from opening her heart to the man she once loved?
Charlotte is book 5 of the Christian romance series focused on the lives of The Halversons.If you enjoy heartwarming Christian fiction with a focus on love, faith, and family, be sure to check out these other series and books by Kimberly Rae
The HalversonsNew Hope Falls - 10 book seriesWe 3 Kings - A Christmas TrilogyThe Callaghans & McFaddens - 10 book seriesFostered by Love - 4 book seriesBlackThorpe Security - 6 book seriesThe McKinleys - 3 book seriesHome to Collingsworth - 7 book seriesThose Karlsson Boys - 3 book seriesOther Christian romance books by Kimberly Rae
Faith, Hope & LoveMarrying Kate
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Published December 30, 2023
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January 6, 2024
Cute, but not my fav
I have really enjoyed the entire series but this one was my least favorite. It was hard for me to get into it in general. I had a hard time relating to Charli for some reason. The second half of the book I enjoyed so much more. Less of the wallowing in the past lol
I have really enjoyed the entire series but this one was my least favorite. It was hard for me to get into it in general. I had a hard time relating to Charli for some reason. The second half of the book I enjoyed so much more. Less of the wallowing in the past lol
January 5, 2024
Not my favorite in the series
With out giving spoilers I would’ve given this book more stars but I could not get over Charlotte. She was hard to like, selfish and just plain foolish. I was perplexed that her parents and siblings gave Blake the side eye for him breaking up with her over 12 years ago. But no one was upset at her for keeping a secret for 12 years!! It was as if everyone blamed Blake for her actions. Yes he broke up with her and didn’t respond when she reached out to him. But she could have tried harder to talk to him. Also when he returned she had ample time to tell him the truth. She stated she didn’t want to lie to him when he point blank ask her a question but yet she did exactly that! She deflected and never answered his questions.
She blames him for her straying from her Christian values and takes no accountability for her part in anything. It was always Blake’s fault because he broke up with her. As if she was a simpleton who has no control over her own actions. I felt as if she didn’t do enough to redeem herself. I was impress with how quickly Blake forgive her but thought she needed to do more before they had their HEA.
With out giving spoilers I would’ve given this book more stars but I could not get over Charlotte. She was hard to like, selfish and just plain foolish. I was perplexed that her parents and siblings gave Blake the side eye for him breaking up with her over 12 years ago. But no one was upset at her for keeping a secret for 12 years!! It was as if everyone blamed Blake for her actions. Yes he broke up with her and didn’t respond when she reached out to him. But she could have tried harder to talk to him. Also when he returned she had ample time to tell him the truth. She stated she didn’t want to lie to him when he point blank ask her a question but yet she did exactly that! She deflected and never answered his questions.
She blames him for her straying from her Christian values and takes no accountability for her part in anything. It was always Blake’s fault because he broke up with her. As if she was a simpleton who has no control over her own actions. I felt as if she didn’t do enough to redeem herself. I was impress with how quickly Blake forgive her but thought she needed to do more before they had their HEA.
January 5, 2024
This is a story about love and forgiveness and second chances. Charlotte fell in love and based on promises of the future with Blake compromised her values. When Blake visited his family to say no to the family business he walked away from everyone including Charolette. Soon after she finds out she is pregnant. Her family rally’s around her and Layla is born. Fast forward 12 years and Blake is back with a daughterAmelia. After 12 yrs in the Army after the death of the mother of his child dies Blake returns to Serenity to raise his daughter and get support from his Aunt and uncle.
Will they find their way back to each other? Or will the events from the past keep them apart?
Will they find their way back to each other? Or will the events from the past keep them apart?
June 15, 2024
Makes you think and touches the heart.
'The pastor, having heard their story during a meeting with them earlier that week, reminded them again of the verse in Ecclesiastes 3 that said He has made everything beautiful in its time. It had certainly taken time, but Charli believed that what they had was beautiful, and it was only going to get more so with time. When they spoke their vows, Layla and Amelia stood with them, listening as Charli and Blake pledged their love and made promises of forever to each other, before God and family. Happiness radiated off the girls, and it was matched only by the happiness Charli felt and could see in Blake’s eyes.'
'The pastor, having heard their story during a meeting with them earlier that week, reminded them again of the verse in Ecclesiastes 3 that said He has made everything beautiful in its time. It had certainly taken time, but Charli believed that what they had was beautiful, and it was only going to get more so with time. When they spoke their vows, Layla and Amelia stood with them, listening as Charli and Blake pledged their love and made promises of forever to each other, before God and family. Happiness radiated off the girls, and it was matched only by the happiness Charli felt and could see in Blake’s eyes.'
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January 8, 2024
I've been enjoying getting to know the Halverson family. It helps to read the books in order so that you're familiar with the characters from previous books. From the beginning of the series, there was always the question about Charlotte (Charli) and her daughter - who was the dad? So we finally get the story. It's pretty emotional. Jordan handles the pacing well. It's not fast-paced, so the reader has time to think through the issues Charli is dealing with and be ready for the next plot twist. I look forward to the next book!
January 17, 2024
Another awesome love story!
I love this story and how it continues the Halverson family saga. It was a wonderful story of forgiveness on many levels. My only complaint was the number of typos throughout the book, there were even points within the story that words were entirely missing or only a few letters of the words were there leaving the reader to decide what was meant to be said. This is something I have never experienced before in one of Kimberly’s books and it was a tad disappointing.
I love this story and how it continues the Halverson family saga. It was a wonderful story of forgiveness on many levels. My only complaint was the number of typos throughout the book, there were even points within the story that words were entirely missing or only a few letters of the words were there leaving the reader to decide what was meant to be said. This is something I have never experienced before in one of Kimberly’s books and it was a tad disappointing.
May 22, 2024
KRJ absolute favorite author! Love all her series. Charlotte’s journey so many of us can relate to choices made whether good or bad. All about communication, grace, forgiveness and love. Fear can so do a number on us and causes one to retreat and not do what is best. Thank God He is All forgiving and welcomes us with open arms.
I’m glad they got to their “promises kept.”
And to see “Junie” in the book as a teacher made my day - even though it probably didn’t have anything to do with me 🤣🙃
I’m glad they got to their “promises kept.”
And to see “Junie” in the book as a teacher made my day - even though it probably didn’t have anything to do with me 🤣🙃
February 13, 2024
A clean romance and it didn't disappoint me. This book is what you expect from the author and both Blake and Charlie were perfect in this story. I would have liked Blake's parents involvement or character arc growth while Blake visited them after 12 years or at least Blake's relationship with his sisters should have been touched upon since Charlie always has a big family of brothers and sisters to turn to.
February 22, 2024
Good things come to those who wait
Trying to change God's plans isn't to be taken lightly. Yes Charlotte & Blake had taken plans in their own way which sadly was a mess. Yet in the mess precious Amelia was born and Blake stepped up to the plate as her dad. Now will he step up again for another daughter? Restoration and redemption come to those who seek it.
Trying to change God's plans isn't to be taken lightly. Yes Charlotte & Blake had taken plans in their own way which sadly was a mess. Yet in the mess precious Amelia was born and Blake stepped up to the plate as her dad. Now will he step up again for another daughter? Restoration and redemption come to those who seek it.
June 24, 2024
Prepare for tears
Wow this is a tear jerker all the way through. The author does a fantastic job of bringing out a real life story and adding Christian beliefs in to show us we all fall short but with God anything is possible. I really enjoyed this book and I think everyone else will too.
Wow this is a tear jerker all the way through. The author does a fantastic job of bringing out a real life story and adding Christian beliefs in to show us we all fall short but with God anything is possible. I really enjoyed this book and I think everyone else will too.
June 26, 2024
Enjoyed Charli’s story. In the earlier books you just wondered what her secrets were. Now we get to hear all about them and meet her mystery man. I liked Blake’s serious desire to be better than his past, starting with the responsibility of fatherhood, and seeking to be forgiven by Charli. Good story, good outcome.
January 20, 2024
another great book!
In the beginning I was not certain if
this 5th book in the Halversons series would be as good as the previous books. In some ways I have
enjoyed (though tears at times) more than the others. A great read!
In the beginning I was not certain if
this 5th book in the Halversons series would be as good as the previous books. In some ways I have
enjoyed (though tears at times) more than the others. A great read!
June 9, 2024
Charlie, Layla, Blake, and Amelia
Oh what a mystery for all of them to put the pieces together. God is always in control no matter when we think we are going to control our own lives. Wrong once again. He is always there. Stopping and listening is the hard part. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Oh what a mystery for all of them to put the pieces together. God is always in control no matter when we think we are going to control our own lives. Wrong once again. He is always there. Stopping and listening is the hard part. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
June 9, 2024
The promise of forever
Sometimes the road to happily-ever-after is full of twists and turns. For Charli and Blake, the road is also a path of heartache and sorrow. But glimmers of joy as bright as Layla’s and Amelia’s smiles bring hope and healing as love and lives are mended.
Sometimes the road to happily-ever-after is full of twists and turns. For Charli and Blake, the road is also a path of heartache and sorrow. But glimmers of joy as bright as Layla’s and Amelia’s smiles bring hope and healing as love and lives are mended.
September 11, 2024
Charlotte
A beautiful story. The characters are supportive, loyal, a strong Christian faith and family values. I am just enjoying this series with strong Christian family and how they navigate life's ups and downs. I'm hooked and can't wait to read the next book. Enjoy.
A beautiful story. The characters are supportive, loyal, a strong Christian faith and family values. I am just enjoying this series with strong Christian family and how they navigate life's ups and downs. I'm hooked and can't wait to read the next book. Enjoy.
January 2, 2024
Best yet
I love all your book but this 1 is the best in the series so far. Can't wait for the next book to come out.
I love all your book but this 1 is the best in the series so far. Can't wait for the next book to come out.
January 11, 2024
Some things were really repetitive and would have been resolved with communication, but I loved the ending.
February 18, 2024
Best in the series
In my humble opinion, although I have enjoyed all the books in the series that I have read, this was my favorite.
In my humble opinion, although I have enjoyed all the books in the series that I have read, this was my favorite.
March 16, 2024
BEAUTIFUL
LOVE wins. This is a very interesting book. It took me a while to read this book. It got so heavy that I would have to stop and calm down.
LOVE wins. This is a very interesting book. It took me a while to read this book. It got so heavy that I would have to stop and calm down.
June 3, 2024
Lots of emotion in this story. I knew we would one day read Charli’s story and learn the details behind Layla’s birth…. And especially why Charli has kept the identity of Layla’s father a complete secret all these years. That happens in this book and it’s a bit of a surprise and well done.
And other surprises along the way, including a big twist at the end.
And other surprises along the way, including a big twist at the end.
August 26, 2024
2 weddings this time!
Tha Halverson gang continues to grow as Blake and Charli reconnect with a daughter. Stay tuned folks this is going to be a good sequel coming up.
Tha Halverson gang continues to grow as Blake and Charli reconnect with a daughter. Stay tuned folks this is going to be a good sequel coming up.
November 15, 2024
Redemption story
This was a beautiful story of grace, redemption and forgiveness. I have really been enjoying the series and wow! Just so good.
This was a beautiful story of grace, redemption and forgiveness. I have really been enjoying the series and wow! Just so good.
February 13, 2025
Enjoyable book to read!
Enjoyable book to read.
I recommend the series. The author portrayed the religious theme very well.l recommend the series. Enjoyable
Enjoyable book to read.
I recommend the series. The author portrayed the religious theme very well.l recommend the series. Enjoyable
April 22, 2025
another superb read from KRJ
Loved this book from bringing to end. Following the Halversons through joy and sorrow back to a joyful end.
Can’t wait for the next book in the series
Loved this book from bringing to end. Following the Halversons through joy and sorrow back to a joyful end.
Can’t wait for the next book in the series
January 13, 2024
Charlotte, the newest installment in The Halverson series, brings us the story of Charli and Blake, which features their heartwarming second chance romance. Even with the mistakes of the past, I found both characters to be enjoyable. I was rooting for their relationship for the entirety of the book and I just loved being back in the Halverson family universe.
While this book is part of a series featuring a family, you can read the book as a standalone if you like. Personally, Jordan is one of my favorite authors, so I'm thinking you'll want to read the whole series.
While this book is part of a series featuring a family, you can read the book as a standalone if you like. Personally, Jordan is one of my favorite authors, so I'm thinking you'll want to read the whole series.
January 23, 2024
Love this series, and really enjoyed this book!
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