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Crystal received her bachelor of arts from Messiah College in PA, married her exact opposite in upstate NY, and earned her master of arts from Regent University in VA, where she currently resides with her husband and two sons.
She writes small-town inspirational romances with humor, broken characters, and emotional plots full of grace and hope. Her Home In You series includes Write Me Home, a RONE Award finalist, and Begin Again, a Readers' Favorite Gold Award winner. When her hands aren’t full with her little blue-eyed heroes, she's delving into the wonder of words, supporting her green tea habit, or laughing over movie quotes with her husband.
Reviewed by Ruffina Oserio for Readers' Favorite
The Tire Swing by Crystal Walton is a heartwarming Christian romance that explores second chances. Ellie Barrett returns to her quaint hometown after her Aunt Bev unexpectedly named her as the estate's executor in the will. What should have been a straightforward task quickly turns complicated when Ellie discovers her aunt left her with a mess—an estate dispute. As Ellie seeks answers, she finds herself drawn into a tangled web of memories with Cole Patterson, the boy she once loved and still has feelings for. Their reunion sparks old emotions and unresolved conflicts, forcing them to confront their past and the uncertain future that lies ahead. For Cole Patterson, it is not just about helping Ellie keep the house. Ellie might disrupt all his plans. But this time, will he make her a part of his plan for life?
Crystal Walton infuses the writing with such sweetness that it kept me spellbound, and I couldn’t resist the pull of the story. In addition to the mesmerizing prose, the carefully crafted characters are sculpted with such emotional depth that they become great companions. The author teases, captivates, leaves clues, and knows just how to touch the right strings in the hearts of the characters. This romance is suspenseful, driven by an emotional and psychological drama that brilliantly captures the tension between two people who have loved and lost and who are seeking each other out again. Both characters are tested by external threats—family secrets, town rivalries, and the looming threat of losing Ellie’s family home. The Tire Swing is a must-read for anyone looking for a love that redeems and romance that is infused with realism.
