A review by fiction_aficionado
Still the One: A Deep Haven Novel by Susan May Warren, Rachel D. Russell

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Lovers of Susan May Warren and contemporary romance in general have much to look forward to with this new series that takes readers back to Deep Haven, stomping ground of the Christiansen family and a host of other beloved Warren characters. What’s more, author Rachel D. Russell writes in that engaging, conversational style that readers of Susan May Warren have long enjoyed.

Russell sets the stage for a story full of romantic tension as former childhood friends Megan Carter and Cole Barrett find themselves standing in direct opposition to one another’s goals. And that tension only ratchets up when Cole offers to help Megan with some last-minute wedding changes that have her a little under the pump. The more they work together, the more the romantic tension crackles and the less clear-cut their goals become.

I felt as though some of the complications toward the end of the story were a little contrived, but I loved the way Megan and Cole’s relationship developed as they worked together. The bonus is that their romance unfolds amidst cameos from several well-loved Deep Haven characters and a healthy dose of small-town charm and community spirit.

I’m looking forward to returning to Deep Haven with the next in the series.

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not influenced the content of my review, which is my honest and unbiased opinion.