Sunset Coast

I so enjoyed reading "Sunset Coast" and I, too, began looking around for Susan's next novel. In fact, when I first began reading (and realized I was going to "love") this book, I checked the back cover and was surprised this was her first - and absolutely delightful! As several other readers had already stated, this was a grown-up romance, suitable for "older" adults. Not a teenage or early 20's-type love story, but a relationship between two older people who had loved and lost in the past and now were ready to move on with their lives. Though it's a Christian novel (and contemporary - my favorite), I glanced at the back, again, to see who the publishing company was as the salvation message was not being forced on the reader (as sometimes happens in other Christian novels), a plus as non-believers could easily get caught up in the story before realizing Sally was about to have a life-changing experience in the Lord. As all love stories go, I knew he and she would eventually get together, but I wasn't sure how or when, only helping to keep me glued to the pages. My hubby and I recently took a short road trip and I read "Sunset Coast" all the way to and from our destination and I frequently chuckled out loud because, being it was written in first person, I could "read" Sally's thoughts and she reminded me of several real people in my life. All the characters are authentic! I just loaned my copy to a friend and will hold my breath until I get it back because this one is definitely a "keeper." A great story to lose myself in again and again. Susan, you did a great job and I WILL be looking for your next novel.

I loved the characters because they were the kind of people I'd like to be friends with & share with. I liked the gentle patience for the heroine as she grew, the fabulous descriptions of N. Calif., the mouth watering food, the decor, the unconditional love, & the priest...'just say Yes to God' is great wisdom. Where's her next book??? I keep looking!

I think this book is so awesome! I'm used to books that make the girl wait untill the guy became a Christian or vice versa, but in this book the woman becomes a believer after she receives a proposal from the guy. So its like she's accepting God because its the only solution for her life, not because the guy is giving her a spiritual ultimatum.

I've ended up reading this book several times, which is something I NEVER do. Have loaned it to numerous friends, all of whom said it was the best story, with the best characters, they can remember. All of them said they were surprised how much the book changed them, made them think, made them laugh, made them cry. Even people who don't like so-called romantic fiction say this book is great. It isn't a romance; it's a grown-up love story. There is a spiritual element to the story that will appeal to everyone and probably change your life