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9 Books
2013 – 2021 Published
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Where to Start the Christiansen Family Series

For the best experience, we recommend starting with Take a Chance on Me, the first full-length novel in the series. While there is a prequel novella focusing on the parents' youth, starting with the contemporary sibling stories is the most engaging way to enter this cozy community.

The Recommended Reading Order

To follow the sibling relationships and the overall timeline of Evergreen Lake Resort in Deep Haven, read the books in this chronological sequence:

  1. I Really Do Miss Your Smile (Prequel Novella) – A prequel story focusing on the early relationship and youth of the Christiansen parents, Ingrid and John.
  2. Take a Chance on Me (Book 1) – Follows Darek Christiansen, a grieving widower, and attorney Ivy Madison.
  3. It Had to Be You (Book 2) – Follows Eden Christiansen as she teams up with hockey player Jace Jacobsen.
  4. When I Fall in Love (Book 3) – Focuses on Grace Christiansen on a culinary retreat in Hawaii with Max Sharpe.
  5. Evergreen (Book 3.5 / Winter Novella) – A holiday-themed novella centering on the parents, John and Ingrid, as they face the empty-nest transition.
  6. Always on My Mind (Book 4) – Follows Casper Christiansen's story.
  7. The Wonder of You (Book 5) – Focuses on Amelia Christiansen's journey.
  8. You're the One That I Want (Book 6) – Follows Owen Christiansen, the family's black sheep, in Alaska.
  9. Have Yourself a Christiansen Christmas (Book 7) – A festive final reunion that wraps up the sibling and family storylines.

The Deep Haven Universe and Spin-offs

The Christiansen Family series is a direct spin-off of Susan May Warren's original Deep Haven series. Both are set in the same lakeside town in Minnesota, sharing characters, local businesses, and community events. If you enjoy this series, you can seamlessly transition to the other Deep Haven novels to spend more time with the town's recurring cast.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best book to start with in the Christiansen Family series?

We recommend starting with Take a Chance on Me (Book 1) to dive straight into the contemporary lives of the Christiansen siblings, though you can read the prequel novella I Really Do Miss Your Smile first if you want the parents' backstory.

QWhere does the novella Evergreen fit in the reading order?

The winter novella Evergreen should be read as Book 3.5, placing it directly between When I Fall in Love (Book 3) and Always on My Mind (Book 4).

QIs the Christiansen Family series connected to other Susan May Warren books?

Yes, it is a spin-off of her popular Deep Haven series, taking place in the same fictional Minnesota lakeside town and featuring many crossover characters.

QWho are the main characters of the series?

The series revolves around the six Christiansen siblings (Darek, Eden, Grace, Casper, Amelia, and Owen) and their parents, John and Ingrid, who run the Evergreen Lake Resort.

QDo you need to read the prequel novella to understand the series?

No, I Really Do Miss Your Smile is not required to enjoy the main series, but it adds beautiful context about the parents' romance.