Border Crossing: A Pair of Novels

Casa Flanigan Contemporary Christian Romance #3

by Jill Penrod

Sometimes a tale needs two books in two series on two continents to find its way…In The Mosaic Hero, in the Casa Flanigan series, Mitch Severn is a construction worker at Casa Flanigan hired to tile floors. Recently accused of burning down a construction site and learning to live a nomadic life, Mitch tries to keep his head down, stay out of trouble, and focus on the job and not everything he’s lost. Unfortunately, he is a Christian on a Christian worksite, and it seems everyone around him wants to dig into his façade and upend his peace.Sami Mallone, college student, has made a mess of her life. Her family works in ministry on the southern tip of the world. Her twin brother is taking classes to join that ministry, and yet Sami has been thrown out of school and finds herself alone, ashamed, and unsure what to do next. Aaron Van der Haas is living at Casa Flanigan hoping to heal, but in truth he is hiding from his life. Working on the construction site to keep himself from facing his demons, he befriends Mitch, beginning an unlikely friendship that will eventually span continents. Mitch and Sami find one another, two broken souls on the grounds of Casa Flanigan.As Mitch is drawn further into Sami’s pain and becomes privy to her heavy secrets, he falls for the girl, even though she’s younger and wiser than he is. He’s not good for her, but he can’t quite get his heart to acknowledge that and leave her to face an uncertain future all alone. Unfortunately, danger has followed Mitch to the farm, threatening the safety and lives of everyone Mitch cares about.In the second book, Call the Dawn, an accident nearly takes Aaron Van der Haas’ life, and his friends Mitch and Sami conspire to get him to Sami’s home, St. Ninian’s Sanctuary, an island retreat center not far from the southern tip of the world. With Mitch to help him with his new physical limits and Sami to help with issues of the heart, he lands on the island feeling more hope than he’s felt in years.Trixie Blackwood is a guest on the island hoping to fight writer’s block and determine her future. Faced with Aaron, Sami, and Mitch, she realizes she’s stumbled into an interesting story, and she is drawn to the trio, especially Aaron, who appears so stoic and harsh while clearly compassionate toward his friends. A writer of mystery, Trixie discovers a mystery on the island, and Aaron gets swept into the woman’s imagination. Along the way, Sami nearly loses her life, Mitch fights for acceptance from Sami’s family, and danger from an unlikely quarter finds all four of them and threatens the entire island.Taking characters from multiple series, this pair of books follows friendship and romance around the world, starting on Casa Flanigan and ending on St. Ninian’s Sanctuary, to tell a story of sacrifice, compassion, and love in its many forms. Although they take place in two separate series, the pair of books can stand alone, so even if you’ve never read one or both of the series, go ahead and jump in for an adventure that spans continents.

365 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 20, 2020

Reviews

[Alissa Riggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little more serious than some of the previous books in this series but I enjoyed it!

[sue chin · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent book! 🥇

I have binged the Casa Flanigan series and it is one of my favorite series next to Lynn Austin’s Chronicles of the Kings and Restoration Chronicles and Gary Chapman and Catherine Palmer Four Seasons.
It hits true to all the struggles we have in our faith.
The real boots on the ground reality of spiritual warfare on a level that all of us deal with daily so keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus and the Bible is priority.
All the characters are relatable and Jill Penrod’s humor had me laughing throughout the series as well and mulling, pondering and marveling at the grace and power of God. I forget about His power too often. I highly recommend Jill Penrod’s books. It will help you grow in your faith in light of the human condition.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Border Crossing: A Pair of Novels (Casa Flanigan, 3) from Jill Penrod
Is a very well written Christian suspense romance. The book takes place on a beautiful island wasr a Christian community lives. It is a story with a lot of depth and emotion and it is very suspenseful. It is a faith building book that makes you reflect on your own life. It gives a good insight into how a spiritual battle plays out. Love, happy every after, fear, danger, hope and many more emotions are encountered in the book. A great story to read.

[Teresa Fink · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This duo has it all!

From romance to spiritual battles—broken people from broken families, bomb threats, kidnappings, attempted murder, whales, prayers, miracles, detective work, and mention of one of my favorite childhood girl detectives—these two books have it all! Once again, I couldn’t put it down! Enjoy getting to know these characters and seeing how God works in their lives to bring about love, peace, and healing!

[D'anah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding

I really enjoyed this one, as it shares more on the "secrets" in Mitch and Aaron's lives. Most of all - if you are hurting or feel you don't matter - this book is for you!!! It gives you the answers and the way to be free to enjoy life the way God meant it. Recommend this book highly! Seems to me Jill is like Trixie, has a lot of important truths to share.

[Harriett Hardin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good books!

This was also a who did it, and it wasn't who I thought it was.....
It also was a have your tissues handy for part if it.