I love Florida, and the Destin area is one of the areas I'd like to explore more, some day. My oldest son has always had an interest in extreme weather, and would like to be a storm chaser himself (I'm not sure if that will ever happen, but it is his dream). For these two reasons, I found this story enjoyable, and fun to read.

Because it also talked about divorce, and forgiveness for the hurt that causes, I found it even more powerful than I thought it'd be (since I've "been there, done that"). I was surprised to find I needed a few tissues.

I definitely recommend this book! I passed this one on to my daughter, too. ( )

Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Beth K. Vogt is a wonderful second chance at love romance. This faith based love story is the first installment in the unique and appealing Destination Wedding series and it is a sweet novel that is heartfelt and touching.

After moving frequently for her father's military career, Vanessa Hollister learned the hard way that relationships are temporary. She is a little jaded and based on her previous experiences, she is reluctant to make friends with classmates she is only going to have to say goodbye to in the not too distant future. But Mindy and Logan sneak past her defenses and they become close friends. Soon after, she and Logan begin dating but when their plans for attending college together are threatened, they make an impetus decision to marry over spring break. However, when Logan accepts a scholarship to a college in OK, she refuses to leave FL and they try to make their long distance marriage work. But immaturity, an inability to see the other person's point of view and a lack of communication take their toll and the two divorce.

Fast forward eight years and Vanessa is planning her second wedding when her practical fiancé Ted Topliff convinces her to combine their nuptials with a medical conference in Destin, FL. Although she has NO desire to return to the town where she met and married Logan, she reluctantly agrees to his suggestion. After she arrives in town, Vanessa reconnects with her best friend Mindy and the two are soon immersed in wedding plans. With many of preliminary details taken care of, Vanessa is about to return home when a hurricane makes landfall. While at a local shelter waiting out the storm, she is dismayed to run into Logan. They are thrown together both during and after the storm and as they reminisce about their shared past, they are surprised to discover they each have a few regrets about their failed marriage. Logan asks Vanessa to give him a second chance, but will she agree?

On the surface, Vanessa and Logan still appear to be the same two people they were eight years earlier. Vanessa still has troubling forming relationships while Logan stubbornly makes decisions that affect other people without discussing his plans with them first. However, Vanessa is finally beginning to realize that she wants a more from her life than just work but it takes much of the story for her to reconcile this need with her upcoming marriage to a man who continually makes his career a priority instead of her.

An error in judgment while chasing a tornado causes Logan to doubt his ability to keep his team members safe. With the funding for his storm chasing team in jeopardy and haunted by fears of endangering his crew again, he is convinced it is time to change careers. However, after insight from an impartial observer, Logan finally makes an effort to discuss the reasons behind his decisions with his team members and he learns the importance of compromise in relationships.

Logan and Vanessa spend much of the novel apart as they work through their individual issues. Their past is revealed through flashbacks and this provides valuable information about why their marriage ended. As they look back on their relationship, they begin to understand how they contributed to the problems in their marriage, but, most importantly, they learn from their mistakes.

Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Beth K. Vogt is a wonderful romance between two imperfect but sympathetic protagonists. The storyline is well developed and delightfully unique. The premise of the Destination Wedding series is unusual but this adds to the story's charm. All in all, a beautiful love story that fans of Christian fiction are sure to love. ( )

Another one for a book club that just wasn't my cup of tea. For that reason, I'll refrain from rating. It's a light, fast, predictable romance/chic lit.

Oh my goodness, my emotions were all over the map while I read this book! From grins to laughter to wincing to tears and then repeat. There may have even been a full out bawl over one particular scene close to the end. (There totally was.) I felt so drawn to Vanessa, to Logan, to their history and to their hearts – as well as even to the secondary characters. Especially Logan’s storm team, his family, The Wrights, and Mindy.

The romantic tension seemed tangible immediately from Vanessa and Logan’s first re-encounter, and I could sense right away that their backstory was a good one. I was not wrong. The flashbacks that Beth Vogt worked seamlessly throughout the book added so much depth and emotion to the present plot, and honestly I fell in love with Vanessa & Logan while watching them fall in love with each other way back in high school. In my opinion, a story about past loves needs to establish a base for rooting for them in the present. I mean, there’s a reason they were “past”, right? I think Beth Vogt did an amazing job of showing why Logan and Vanessa were something special when they first fell in love.

Crazy Little Thing Called Love is the first book I’ve read by Beth Vogt, I am sorry to say. Now I want to go back and play catch up! Her writing voice is natural and engaging, and she gives the right amount of detail without overdoing the descriptions. I was instantly wrapped up in the plot, in the characters, in the palpable tension (romantic and emotional), in the friendships that cross miles, and in the gentle reminders of God’s grace and enduring love.

Bottom Line: The perfect beach read – even if you’re stuck at home – Crazy Little Thing Called Love will do more than get a song stuck in your head :) It will wrap its arms around your waist like the passenger on a motorcycle and do a one-two tap on your heart. Alive with engaging characters and a heartfelt plot, this story will renew your belief in the power of second chances and redemption. And seriously, there’s a scene toward the end that will require a decent tissue supply to be on hand. It’s so worth it though!

(I received a copy of the book from the publisher via both Litfuse Publicity Group and Netgalley in exchange for only my honest review.)

Read my full review here: https://readingismysuperpower.wordpress.com/2015/08/08/review-crazy-little-thing... ( )

When I started this book, it had me hooked right from the beginning. It switches back and forth from the present to the past, but it's not in a bad way. The characters are well developed and the story flows well. It ends well, but left me wanting more. It was definitely a Christian story, which is what I was looking for. No complaints at all. If you like a steady to fast paced book, a Christian romance, you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this book. This book was given to me in exchange for my honest review. ( )