Content levels
Trigger warnings
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
Close friends and television personalities Riley Espenshade and Didi Phillips move to beautiful south-central Pennsylvania to build their careers. But neither envisioned how life would unfold. Riley falls for a tall, rugged Canadian, Mickey Campeau. Mickey is pro-hockey’s shining star, a man who knows what he wants. And that happens to be Riley Espenshade. The two fall deeply in love, but then Mickey falls for another girl, Molly. Molly is two, an orphan who has a rare childhood illness. And just when Riley lands her dream job, Mickey springs it on her - he wants to marry Riley and adopt the girl. Didi Phillips is attracted to her friend Hannah’s husband, Sam. That is, until her camera man, Luke. saves her life and wins her heart. Luke and Didi marry the night before he’s deployed. Soon after, Didi discovers she’s pregnant. But just when her dreams are coming true, she’s told her husband is missing in action. Didi and Riley are faced with decisions that require deep soul searching, faith and fortitude. Read their stories and find the meaning of Courage in Paradise . Courage in Paradise is captivating third book in Chas Williamson’s Paradise series. The Paradise series chronicles the loves and lives of those who frequent Sophie Miller’s Essence of Tuscany Tea Room. If you like a captivating, unputdownable story with bold characters, heartstring-tugging scenes, and triumph in the face of adversity, then you’ll adore Chas Williamson’s sentimental small-town tale. Buy Courage in Paradise to enjoy happily ever after!
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Is Courage in Paradise appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Sweet contemporary romance with faith themes featuring serious life challenges including childhood illness, military deployment, and character presumed missing in action. Emotionally heavy situations but handled with inspirational, uplifting tone.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of child, chronic illness, and pregnancy loss (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy heartwarming romance with real-life challenges and faith-based themes will connect with these interwoven love stories.