Running from the woman he loves after learning of her short affair with his brother, Owen, Casper Christiansen is going back home to Minnesota. His love for archeology and treasure hunting was a short- lived diversion while in Honduras. Always feeling as second best while being the middle child among his siblings, Raina Beaumont also placed him second best as well when she chose to sleep with Owen. Her pregnancy is a secret until a conversation is overheard via phone by Casper while talking with his sister, Grace.

Darek Christiansen has taken on the task of running the family resort, Evergreen Resort. Casper agrees to help with the cabins and finds work at Wild Harbor Trading Post. Their sister Grace is aware of the birth of Raina's baby and is sworn to secrecy along with Casper as the baby Layla is given up for adoption. Owen is not in Deep Haven and ignorant of the pregnancy. The one-night stand was a shot from the hip reaction, not driven by love from either party. Raina's heart is with Casper, and was crushed when he ran from her upon learning of her previous involvement with Owen. Looking to God and saying many prayers leads Casper to re- evaluate his feelings for Raina and to protect her from her current boyfriend. Deciding his future will be directed by God to lead him the direction he needs to be.

This Christian Family novel is a touching and beautiful story of a love of the heart for a young man and woman striving to find themselves and the love they both desire. ALWAYS ON MY MIND is a beautiful story filled with hope and faith that is captivating and powerful from page one to the very end. I love the feelings of hope, love, romance and the will to live portrayed through this fascinating and loving family. I have not had the please of reading any works by Susan May Warren before, but was thoroughly impressed and completely engrossed in the reading. ALWAYS ON MY MIND is a good-feeling story to curl up with.

Book Summary

After a failed dig in Honduras, aspiring archaeologist Casper Christiansen heads home to Minnesota to face his unresolved feelings for Raina Beaumont, the woman of his dreams. But when he arrives unannounced on her doorstep, he receives the shock of a lifetime: Raina is pregnant with someone else’s baby.

Heartbroken, especially when he discovers the identity of the baby’s father, Casper tables his dreams and determines to be dependable for once, helping his older brother, Darek, prepare the family resort for its grand reopening. Casper longs to be the hero of at least one family story, but a never-ending Deep Haven winter and costly repairs threaten their efforts—and the future of the resort.

Worse, one of Casper’s new jobs constantly brings him into contact with Raina, whom he can’t seem to forget. A tentative friendship begins to heal fresh wounds, but can they possibly overcome past mistakes and current choices to discover a future together?