
My Review
Blessings in the Bargain by Kari Trumbo, is the 27th book in the Independence Island Series, the third of Breakers Point. This is a series that is being written by six different authors and covers five different island. This is a nice stand alone story, but it does have characters from earlier books, so it is best to read them in order. This story is about Courtney and Lex. Two people who tend to keep to themselves are stuck at sea for days with another couple and minimal food and water.
This is a well written story that is easy to get lost in. It is a Christian romance that is filled with suspense. This is such a good story, I enjoyed reading what happened in Lex and Courtney’s background to make them the way they are and enjoyed watching how they opened up to each other. I totally enjoyed the parts where Courtney is finding ways to collect water and get food for the four people. Courtney’s intelligence and strength really stand out in this story. Lex is a caring person and takes over controlling the boat so Rafe can help his sick wife.
I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book, this is my honest review.
About the Book
Book: Blessings in the Bargain
Author: Kari Trumbo
Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance
Release date: September 27, 2022

Despite a career in logistics, Courtney is unprepared to get lost at sea…
A fated trip to the docks with her closest pal Annie leads to disaster. Ship Captain Lex Ford agrees to take Courtney and two of her friends on what was to be a quick trip to test a new boat. A dangerous storm traps them against a reef, damaging communications and stranding them at sea.
Lex knew this was a bad idea…
He hated having people on his ship with him. Ever since his partner left, he doesn’t share his life with anything but the seagulls. So, when Courtney’s friend Rafe offers him a deal on a new boat, he’d rather ignore the offer.
His heart isn’t ready for how he feels about Courtney, and watching her brave the elements after the storm makes him want to protect her. But the last woman he loved just walked away. And what about their age gap? He’s far older than her. The Lord is good at turning bad situations for good, but can even He make this mess right?
This Breakers Head novel is Kari Trumbo’s final novel in the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters.
The Independence Islands Series: beach reads aren’t just for summer anymore.
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About the Author

Kari Trumbo is the creator and co-author of the best-selling Christian Historical Romance series, Cutter’s Creek; selling over 200,000 copies. She has published over 45 titles in seven series. When she’s not writing, editing, plotting, or managing, she home schools her children and pretends to keep up with them. She loves reading, listening to contemporary Christian music, singing when no one’s listening, and curling up with a fluffy blanket when winter hits. She makes her home in central Minnesota with my husband of over twenty years, two daughters, two sons, one cat, and one hungry wood stove.
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Giveaway
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Thank you for sharing your review of Blessings in the Bargain, this sounds like a wonderful story and I am looking forward to reading it myself
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This sounds like a wonderful book.
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