Shut the Front Door by LM Karen - Book Review and Giveaway
ABOUT THE BOOK
Book: Shut the Front Door
Author: L.M. Karen
Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction
Release date: July 15, 2021
The zany story of an alpha male pursuing a headstrong woman and the hilarious entanglements that follow.
Maddy’s dating profile couldn’t be more together. Maddy, however, feels utterly not together when Derek is in the room. She thought living next to her best friend Brittany, (who happens to be married to her brother, Matt) would be the best move of her life; not realizing it came with the complication of Brittany’s older brother Derek. Their undeniable chemistry and passionate personalities make it hard for Maddy to continue ignoring his determined pursuit. This is a feel-good romantic comedy with a hint of excitement.
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BOOK REVIEW
LM Karen's contemporary romance, "Shut the Front Door" is the second book in the series.
I really wished I read the first one first because it made it hard to follow at times since I didn't know much about the main characters. The introduction to the main characters was hashed out in the first book. However, I was still able to follow the book and enjoy it.
Maddy has been hurt in the past and doesn't really what to open up herself to another relationship. However, she is falling in love with Derek. Maddy is a lawyer and can be very head-strong.
I know there is love at first sight, but I still don't understand why she fell in love with Derek so fast after the first date. I found their relationship unhealthy at the very start. Derek is a detective who stalks Maddy on a date, he shows up at her house uninvited and unannounced. This happened before they started dating. I am not sure if this was spelled out more in book one but it seems like Maddy already had someone break her heart. I was worried Derek would too. Just because someone is head-strong and confident doesn't mean they still can't get hurt. LM Karen puts dramatic events throughout the book showing Maddy that her safety isn't given. Derek does everything in his power to keep her safe. Is Derek worried about Maddy's safety too much? These two characters grow to trust each other. I found Derek controlling. LM Karen made these characters relatable. They are unique and not perfect. You will have to read this book.
"Shut the Front Door" shows how people deal with relationships and family. I would recommend reading this book. It was an interesting story.
"I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
LM Karen writes contemporary Christian fiction romance. As a longtime lover of words, she can generally be found behind her laptop or with a book in her hand. A graduate of Toccoa Falls College, her heart is in the mountains. She eventually made use of the voices in her head by putting them on the page.
More from LM Karen
I like writing characters who are flawed but are loved anyway. Who have maybe made a mess of things, or are consumed by fear, or have some growing to do, because isn’t that all of us? All of my characters get happy endings because as Christians we all get the happy ending. We are flawed, we are human, we are sinful, but we are loved. We are forgiven.
One of my favorite things about Maddy in Shut the Front Door is that she is fearless. She is bold and unapologetic about who she is. But even Maddy with all her confidence still has insecurities about being accepted, and just wants to be loved at the end of the day. She just wants to know that she will be received for all she is by the one person she loves the most. I think that’s a very relatable desire and what we all really want. One of my favorite things about Christian fiction is that we are reminded within the fun and sweeping nature of romance that we are always and eternally loved by God.
GIVEAWAY
To celebrate her tour, LM is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!
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