Nothing Crazy by Jordan Riley: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Mason and Megan are about to say “I do” with a simple plan—to start a family right away. But marriage isn’t as seamless as they imagined.

Between learning how to live together, blending into a big, close-knit family, and figuring out what it truly means to be husband and wife, their first year is full of funny adjustments, tender moments, and more growing pains than they expected.

What starts as hopeful anticipation turns into quiet heartbreak when the pregnancy tests come back negative month after month.

Megan wrestles with jealousy and doubt, while Mason finds himself powerless against the one thing he can’t fix.

Nothing Crazy is an emotional, lightly funny story about newlywed life, unmet expectations, and trusting that God’s plan for your marriage may not look like the one you imagined—but it will always be better.

Book Review

This isn't your typical romance where we get to see the couple meet and fall in love for the first time... but instead puts us right into the midst of Mason and Megan planning their life together. We do get some glimpses back to the start of their relationship, but mostly we're seeing them getting married and trying to start their family. And you know what? I really love that. Yes, the falling in love is fun, but so many stories stop with the engagement or the wedding and personally, I love what comes after... the figuring out life together that really strengthens and grows a relationship. That is certainly the case with Mason and Megan as they struggle with trying to have the baby they so desperately desire. While I have never experienced infertility or struggles to conceive, I HAVE experienced recurrent miscarriages and found myself relating to so many of the feelings Megan experienced- struggling to see others get what she was praying for. It was beautiful and relatable, and more than anything pointed to trusting God's perfect timing. As always, I love that Jordan has created these characters who feel very real, who don't always get it right, but who continue to grow and rely on God. 

Nothing Crazy is a faith-filled romance with fade to black between a married couple, mentions of sex and minor language. It is the fourth book in the Jennings Family series. While you may be able to enjoy as a standalone, I do think those who have read the previous books and know the family dynamics will appreciate it most. 


You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/48bnB9R