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Finding Love in Sun Valley, Idaho (Resort to Love--Finding Love line Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Angela Ruth Strong (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Actress Emily Van Arsdale has returned to her Idaho hometown - with an entire film crew in tow! With its stunning scenery and reputation for hosting celebrities, Sun Valley is the perfect setting for Emily’s newest romantic comedy. Tracen Lake is happy to work as a stunt consultant for the movie but not as thrilled to deal with a bunch of high-maintenance Hollywood types. But Tracen is surprised to discover in Emily a down-to-earth Idaho girl who does all her own stunts and loves the outdoors. As filming wraps up and Emily heads off to her next gig, will she be able to leave Sun Valley - and Tracen - behind?
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    Resort to Love-Finding Love line
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    February 1, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B017JMEK5C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mountain Brook Ink (February 1, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
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Angela Ruth Strong sold her first romance novel in 2009, and her books have since earned TOP PICK in Romantic Times, been a finalist for the Christy, won the Cascade Award, and become Amazon bestsellers. Her book Finding Love in Big Sky released as a movie in 2022. To help aspiring authors, she started IDAhope Writers where she lives in Idaho, and she blogs for Inspy Romance and My Book Therapy. Get to know her even better at www.angelaruthstrong.com.

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Customers enjoyed the story and found it entertaining. They appreciated the relatable backstories and the clean romance. The characters were praised for their growth and development. The humor was described as lighthearted and humorous. Readers appreciated the Christian faith and wisdom from the Bible. The style was described as appealing and easy to read.

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72 customers mention "Story quality"72 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's engaging plot and relatable backstories. They find the book entertaining and unique. However, some readers feel the plot is cliched or overly convenient at times. Overall, they appreciate the author's effort and the many characters' roles in the story.

"...It’s Christian romance at its finest. Layered with twists & relatable backstories, you won’t want to stop reading." Read more

"...Plot and Setting: 3.5 -- Plot mixes cliche/overly convenient with unique/interesting...." Read more

"...most was the fact that a CLEAN romance CAN be written & still be truly enjoyable! In fact, this story is better than any I've read in a long while!..." Read more

"...Over played. I get what the author was trying to do, and it was a good attempt, but it was just too much...." Read more

41 customers mention "Romance"38 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic story. They find it sweet, with an unusual setting for a whirlwind romance. The leading lady and love interest are lovable, and the dialogue is delightful. The unexpected twists make this a fun read. Readers appreciate that the romance can be cleanly written and still be enjoyable. They love Emily's unabashed confessions of affection. The characters are lovable and close-knit, like family.

"...It’s Christian romance at its finest. Layered with twists & relatable backstories, you won’t want to stop reading." Read more

"...What I loved most was the fact that a CLEAN romance CAN be written & still be truly enjoyable!..." Read more

"This book was a little on the trite side. It was a sweet romance, a little heavy on the Christian themes with lots of references to Bible stories...." Read more

"...by Angela Ruth Strong (This is CF contemporary sweet romance that will pull you through laughter, frustration, tears, and a HEA!)" Read more

29 customers mention "Character development"29 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They find the plot fun and appreciate the characters' growth. The characters turn to God for direction and love, and readers like the lovable leading lady and love interest.

"...So some decent realism there. Some minor characters have depth, while others may be slightly stereotyped or simplified...." Read more

"This story is the ideal romance book! The characters are witty and cute, yet they are hard headed and obtuse at times...just like my husband and I..." Read more

"...The plot and the characters are fun, however the over use of her water themed study is off putting...." Read more

"...There are moving parts. It felt refreshing to have the characters, especially the main character, have conversations that were a little beyond just..." Read more

27 customers mention "Humor"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it lighthearted and enjoyable, with a sweet romance that pulls them through laughter, frustration, tears, and a happy ending. Readers appreciate the setting and varied characters as well as the unexpected story twists. Overall, they describe the book as an enjoyable quick read.

"This book is clever, fun, & engaging—you don’t want to miss it. It’s Christian romance at its finest...." Read more

"...Personal Enjoyment: 3 -- I liked it. It was enjoyable and entertaining. I wouldn’t mind re-reading it someday, but it’s not a priority." Read more

"...This is CF contemporary sweet romance that will pull you through laughter, frustration, tears, and a HEA!)" Read more

"...Emily were so fun to get to know in this outdoorsy, romantic, comedic adventure story...." Read more

17 customers mention "Faith"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's faith and hope. They find it clean and sweet, with references to the Christian faith and stories from the Bible. The story focuses on uplifting themes and lessons like reconciliation, moving past fears, and being kind to others. Readers appreciate the Christian thinking and wished for more of it. It is a great way to introduce Christ to those who won't or don't go to church.

"...Redeeming Value: 4.5 -- Partially focused uplifting themes or lessons. I really liked Emily's Bible study focusing on water...." Read more

"...We have a hunting ministry near us and it's such a great way to introduce Christ to those who won't and don't go to church! Kudos to this author!..." Read more

"...romance, a little heavy on the Christian themes with lots of references to Bible stories...." Read more

"...Violence - none Religion - lots of references to the Christian faith and stories from the Bible, one character is a former pastor" Read more

16 customers mention "Style"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's style. They find it appealing, easy to read, and lighthearted. The theme is Christian with nice characters and a unique storyline that makes you think.

"...Plot and Setting: 3.5 -- Plot mixes cliche/overly convenient with unique/interesting...." Read more

"This story is the ideal romance book! The characters are witty and cute, yet they are hard headed and obtuse at times...just like my husband and I..." Read more

"...A cute kid with a penchant for unicycles, a down to earth pastor and a sneeze-prone outdoorsman will make it almost impossible for you not to love..." Read more

"...mentioned than the usual "Christian Romance" that were tastefully done and enjoyably involved in the plot...." Read more

14 customers mention "Writing style"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the clear and concise writing style that makes for a quick, carefree read. They find the dialogue delightful and the setting serene. The characters have no trouble communicating, and the story flows smoothly into their lives.

"...Generally skillful writing...." Read more

"...Not a single cuss word, yet the characters had no trouble communicating! I enjoyed the trampoline part..very cute scene!..." Read more

"...Strong's clear and concise writing made for a quick, carefree read and a day trip to the beautiful sun-drenched Idahoan movie-set with a spunky, and..." Read more

"...Sex - a few kisses Language - no swearing or profanity Violence - none..." Read more

6 customers mention "Realism"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book realistic and true to life. They find the characters relatable, interesting, and dynamic. The story deals with real-life situations.

"...So some decent realism there. Some minor characters have depth, while others may be slightly stereotyped or simplified...." Read more

"...True to life, yet whimsical..a movie star meets rafting guide. And his last name is Lake, just as her movie is being filmed on a river!..." Read more

"...She is a believable example of “you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl.”..." Read more

"...The characters were interesting and relatable, and I enjoyed reading about their adventures...." Read more

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  • Marci
    5.0 out of 5 stars Christian romance at it’s finest
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2024
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    This book is clever, fun, & engaging—you don’t want to miss it. It’s Christian romance at its finest. Layered with twists & relatable backstories, you won’t want to stop reading.
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  • R. Miller
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.7 stars: Finding Love in Sun Valley, Idaho by Angela Ruth Strong
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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    Stuntwoman-turned-actress Emily is looking forward to filming a movie in her home state, but doesn't expect to fall for rafting guide Tracen--and he has no intention of falling for a movie star.

    (Though reviews are inherently subjective, I prefer to provide some organization to my opinions through the use of a personal rubric. The following notes may contain spoilers.)

    Plot and Setting: 3.5 -- Plot mixes cliche/overly convenient with unique/interesting. I liked the filming-a-cheesy-movie aspect of the plot (especially since the characters laughed at the cheesiness, too). I also appreciated the contrast between Serena and Emily. But it's one of those romances where they fall deeply, quickly in love, then the relationship implodes, they are miserable, and then, with grand, cheesy gestures, all is well again. The ending is about as cheesy as the movie plot they laugh at. Setting is clear and believable. Timeline may be a bit hard to follow. We start in July, and then more than 3 days later, it's July 4th. Naturally. The timing of the epilogue is also unclear. Is it weeks later? Months later?

    Characters: 4 -- Main characters are relatable, realistic, interesting, and dynamic. The emotional ups and downs for both Emily and Tracen were communicated well and generally fit their characters. I did get annoyed at the characters occasionally, but mostly in the way I'd be irked at a real person doing something stupid. So some decent realism there. Some minor characters have depth, while others may be slightly stereotyped or simplified. I rather liked Jor-El, and Howie and Honey had some depth, too. But also plenty of very stereotypical stock characters. Definite strong points in the relationships between characters.

    Mechanics and Writing: 3.5 -- A handful of typos, but nothing that seriously hinders understanding. Mainly issues with capitalization and compound word usage. Plus formatting issues. Many, many words that are broken by a hyphen--necessary line breaks in the print version I'm sure, but it's irritating in the digital version. Similarly, there are places where a new line starts randomly, mid-paragraph. Generally solid use of POV (Emily and Tracen), with a few errors. A number of POV shifts involve confusing jumps back in time to rehash something we just saw from the other POV--which is a personal pet peeve. Generally skillful writing.

    Redeeming Value: 4.5 -- Partially focused uplifting themes or lessons. I really liked Emily's Bible study focusing on water. Lots of interesting biblical tidbits and themes incorporated that way. Emily practices praying for God's help and guidance, though she has variable success in following through. Tracen has a set opinion of how his life should play out, and he learns to adjust his priorities and make some compromises for the sake of people he loves. Sex, alcohol, violence, etc, are not glorified at all. Some kissing, and the awkwardness of Emily needing to kiss a fellow actor for the movie right after sharing her first kisses with Tracen.

    Personal Enjoyment: 3 -- I liked it. It was enjoyable and entertaining. I wouldn’t mind re-reading it someday, but it’s not a priority.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great funny charming modern Christian romance!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017
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    This story is the ideal romance book! The characters are witty and cute, yet they are hard headed and obtuse at times...just like my husband and I are! True to life, yet whimsical..a movie star meets rafting guide. And his last name is Lake, just as her movie is being filmed on a river! What I loved most was the fact that a CLEAN romance CAN be written & still be truly enjoyable! In fact, this story is better than any I've read in a long while! Not a single cuss word, yet the characters had no trouble communicating! I enjoyed the trampoline part..very cute scene! I also loved the part about a rafting ministry! We have a hunting ministry near us and it's such a great way to introduce Christ to those who won't and don't go to church! Kudos to this author! I know everyone who reads story this will love it as much as I did!
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  • fsloverly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a good book!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
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    I can vividly remember this book though it’s been more than a decade since I read it. I loved the “Love Finds You In…” books and this was one of my favorites.
    When I can remember so many details about the setting and plot for a book, when I have read so many hundreds since then, it is well written! What a great deal to be able to get a kindle copy for free right now!
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  • Joleen
    3.0 out of 5 stars Teen or YA entertainment
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016
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    Emily is Wonder Woman...yes, an actress on location in Sun Valley, Idaho, playing Wonder Woman. The plot has to do with Wonder Woman getting married in a raft, so a ruggedly handsome guide has to play an extra going down the river with them. However the guide has a thing against actors so, even though Emily seems to be attracted to him, he in no way shows any attraction to her.
    Raft mishaps, hot springs and fishing trips, lengthy discussions about her "water" topic of study in the Bible pretty much change his prejudices against this particular actress.
    The plot and the characters are fun, however the over use of her water themed study is off putting. Using those verses when the two of them at different times are in danger was a bit much. When you are facing being caught in your raft, drowning by gushing water shooting in your face like a fire hydrant, chances are you aren't going over verses about rivers and water...you're going to be focused on a struggle for your life and getting to safety. Over played. I get what the author was trying to do, and it was a good attempt, but it was just too much.
    This book is better suited for teens and young adults.
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  • Tonya
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024
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    This book was a little on the trite side. It was a sweet romance, a little heavy on the Christian themes with lots of references to Bible stories. But I think it is classified as Christian Romance, so that was to be expected. I have no real complaints. I enjoyed reading it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Hard-Hitting" Hallmark Channel-style CF book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
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    Emily is short, determined, stubborn, a brilliant actress,
    and like the energizer bunny.

    Tracen is a tall guy, a river guide, has ACHOO syndrome,
    and running on an empty battery.

    When a film crew arrives to shoot a movie by the river,
    no one was looking for true love - or so they thought.
    But will love prove stronger than their fears and individual dreams?
    Only time will tell....

    Come find out in Finding Love in Sun Valley, Idaho!
    (Resort to Love--Finding Love line Book 1)
    by Angela Ruth Strong

    (This is CF contemporary sweet romance that will pull you through laughter, frustration, tears, and a HEA!)
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  • ElsieBanks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2017
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  • Elizabeth Inglis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun love story
    Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2017
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    Emily meets Tracen in a unusual circumstance. They are drawn together despise his reluctance to date someone similar to his former fiance. It was a cute love story of overcoming obstacles and learning what God has in store.
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  • meker taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it.
    Reviewed in India on March 20, 2017
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    I enjoyed reading it! Good ending and love Emily's character in addition to her consistency with her relationship with the Lord.
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  • JaneReads
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun sweet read filled with characters of all ages
    Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2016
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    Fun sweet read filled with characters of all ages. I really enjoyed the impact that Howie, Honey, Jal-El and Victoria had on Tracen and Emily's relationship. Each brought something unique to the story. There were many moments where I laughed at things said or done. I enjoyed how scripture was incorporated into the story and how the characters would discuss some of Jesus's miracles. The disagreement between the couple felt like a real disagreement couples encounter. I could understand both opinions, but I felt Tracen shut Emily out and wasn't even willing to listen to her side. I didn't like Serena when she first appeared, but I loved how she began the "open Tracen's eyes" confrontation with his friends. Each minor character brought something unique to the story. It was a enjoyable read overall.
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