This story was well done about a very timely plotline. It was a bit slow and it was hard to keep turning the pages.

I received a copy of this arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I have been reading Robin Jones Gunn for years and I love how she unfolds characters in her stories. This book is number two in the series and I did not catch the first one, but it seemed okay. This book moved a little slow but eventually became a great read.

I do not know where I have been, but Being Known is the first book I have read by Robin Jones Gunn. This second installment from her Haven Makers series. I thought it was great.
Five stars.

I always enjoy this author’s stories, and I thought she did a great job having these characters face, from a Christian perspective, difficult situations in their marriages. Being familiar with this series helped, but this could easily be read as a stand-alone book, too. It was refreshing to read a story like this that upheld Biblical principles.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Great continuation of the series! Highly anticipated book for me and I really enjoy the adult friend centric books! I love how it gives me the same feeling I had with the Christy Miller series while being adult.

The second in the Haven Makers series has Jennalyn narrating. She is struggling with motherhood and her husband being at work for long hours. The five women (Daughters of Eve) have a close bond and can discuss many aspects of their lives. I love this close knit group are depend on their faith and support each other. The idea of a word for the year is a very appealing concept. Readers will want to read Becoming Us to fully enjoy this book. Looking forward to the next book. Recommended!

Through Net Galley, I received the ARC of Robin Jones Gunn’s newest book in the Haven Makers Series, Being Known. I truly enjoyed the sweet friends together again and learning how to live out their faith as they walk alongside one another.

In Being Known, Jennalyn continues to mourn the loss of her mother. Although, her mom’s death has passed and she had thought that she had properly moved forward, the deep loss of her mother continues to haunt her. Since Joel, her chef/restaurant owner husband, is fully consumed with getting the restaurant off the the ground, Jenn’s sorrow is compounded by feeling abandoned to deal with their two small children alone. Rather than share how she is feeling with Joel or her dear friends, the other Daughters of Eve (DOE’s) she plasters a smile on her face and keeps her struggling throughts to herself.

In the midst of her internal struggle, Garrett, the high school boyfriend that broke her heart walks into her life unexpectedly. Although 15 years have passed and she is a grown women, her grief and discontent heart causes Jennalyn to question her marriage and life as she knows it. Before she realizes it, she begins down a road that may lead to an end to the life she shares with Joel.

Ms. Gunn did an excellent job of helping the reader understand Jenn’s thoughts and struggling heart. I appreciated the way she clearly pictured how quickly our mind can lead us to places that we should not and actually do not want to go. The longer Jenn kept her thoughts and actions hidden and in the dark, it was easier for her to move in a dangerous direction and to justify her behavior.

The one issue I had with the characters were their church involvement. Since both Jennalyn and Joel’s characters were professing believers, I wish that they appeared more invested and involved in a church body and community group.
I did however love the friendship of the DOE’s. Although it was difficult, they boldly and lovingly spoke truth into one another’s lives. I would definitely recommend this book!

Jennalyn and Joel are just an ordinary married couple. They struggle to communicate and get caught up in the busyness of life. Joel’s focus shifts from family to work as he manages his restaurant, and Jennalyn’s focus shifts to her children. When the opportunity for a marriage retreat in Hawaii becomes available, they decide to invest in their marriage.

This story includes characters from the series I read in high school, The Christy Miller series. Girls grow up into women of faith that speak truth and have deep friendships. I loved how the author penned a story from the perspective of a young Mother who wrestles with the daily challenges of marriage and motherhood. A five star read for sure!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I've enjoyed every title I've read by Robin Jones Gunn , and ' Being Known ' is no exception. Her writing envelops the reader into a world of close friends to share life experiences. Her readers will no doubt carry the life experiences from the fictional world to their daily life, blessing others along the way. Reading ' Being Known ' was a true joy.

Being Known is an emotional story of real life struggles. I liked the story. Although the resolution seemed to be rushed. I have not read the other books in the series but didn't feel lost. I like a book that I feel connected to, and I felt like I understood the struggles and emotions and had empathy for the characters. If you are a Robin Jones Gunn fan, you will love this book.

Can I just say how thankful I am that Robin Jones Gunn has seen fit to continue giving us some Christy Miller connection points?! We are able to get a glimpse of what Christy and Todd are up to, and meet new friends along the way. Part of the "Haven Makers" series, this second book follows a deeper dive into the story of original DOE (Daughters of Eve, as they have name themselves) Jennalyn (we also learn a bit more about Tess, another DOE). The author does not shy away from challenging subjects, including grief, depression, co-dependency, and emotional affairs. For anyone who has been married for more than 10 minutes this is a poignant and possible illustration of the disconnects and seriously difficult times that can occur and we see that when they are navigated with grace and forgiveness we are able to fully known.

Jennalyn is still grieving the loss of her mother. With two small children and successful but very busy restauranteur husband, Joel, she begins to feel very alone. When she runs into former high school boyfriend and first love at her daughter's dance class, they begin to slowly reconnect. Sister DOE Tess is struggling with connection as well, and although she tries to keep it professional with one of her clients, their deepening friendship may soon be crossing a line - because he is married. There are some interesting surprises and just enough conflict to keep it real.

If you haven't already, you should DEFINITELY read "Becoming Us" first. I am loving this series and will gladly endorse this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Multnomah Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

I have enjoyed Robin Jones Gunn books in the past and so I was excited to get to review Being Known. I had never read the Christy Miller series and this book is about Christy’s friend Jennalyn’s marriage and her grief journey. Jennealyn seems to have a dream life, but she is lonely and not grateful for what she did have. The book had too many storylines being covered for me enjoy reading it and was bored with the friendship gatherings, Jennalyn wanting Christy to be her best friend and discussions on things like essential oils that had nothing to do with the story. I think Christy Miller fans will love it, but it wasn’t for me.

Wow! What a deep, intense book sharing real-life struggles and temptations mixed with God's incredible grace and love! Being Known continues the story of previous characters of Robin Jones Gunn's book, this time focusing on Jennalyn. As a mom with a toddler and a baby and wife of a busy chef/restaurant owner, Joel, Jennalyn's life is a whirlwind. Grief from her mom's recent death coincides with the chance meeting of a former boyfriend. Jennalyn's life intertwines with the lives of her friends who are also going thru difficult struggles. As Jennalyn and Joel work through normal struggles of marriage, they also learn to prioritize their marriage. The story is well-written and very easy to connect with on an emotional level. The story can stand on its own, but is a far deeper reading experience if you've read previous books by Gunn. GREAT READ!!!

This was a great continuation of the characters of the book "Becoming Us"....although you don't have to have read that book to be able to read this one! This was such a true depiction of marriage and trying to find your rhythm with each other and kids and jobs and LIFE! It is also a wonderful reflection of friendships, how important they are and how important it is to foster those friendships! I am anxious to read more books in this series!

I received an advanced reader copy of this book and am voluntarily reviewing it.

I have been a fan of Robin Jones Gunn for a long time, and read the "Todd and Christy" series in my teenage years. I was excited to see Todd and Christy featured so prominently in "Being Known." However, the main characters and the obstacles they faced felt like they hadn't been completely fleshed-out and the resolution felt too rushed. Overall, it was a good book, but a little too simplistic.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Jennalyn is juggling being a stay at home mum with supporting her husband running a new restaurant and her art career. Losing her mum puts her life into a spin. She meets an old boyfriend who brings back fond memories of her mum and eventually makes her doubt her marriage as well as some of her life choices.

Reading " Being Known" took me back to Summer Promise, the first book in the Christy Miller Series-basically like a big hug with a tinge of nostalgia. Gunn handles the issue of infidelity and grief with truth, grace and compassion and provides points of self-reflection for readers in romantic relationships without being preachy. The power of friendship and sisterhood shines through the characters and makes me want to form a Daughters of Eve (DOE) circle.

Though "Being Known" is the second book in the Haven Makers series, it can be read as a standalone. If you read the Christy Miller series while growing up and are wondering what the gang is getting up to as adults, then this is the series for you.

Being Known is a beautifully written novel. Great plot, and well crafted characters. A story of loss and friendship. I highly recommend this book. I received an arc from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

Being Known is a poignant store of 5 women who call themselves Daughters of Eve. I love how they connect with each other and are honest with each other, even when the truth is hard to hear. I wanted to be in the room with them and be a part of their group! I’ve never chosen a word for the year like these women, but “know” might be a good one to start with.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Another enjoyable book by Robin Jones Gunn. Well written and love the characters. 5 women coming together to encourage and support one another. Such a great example of Christian fellowship.
I received an advanced copy from the publisher and netgalley. This is my own opinion.

This is a beautifully written book that is full of emotions. It will touch your heart and soul. This would be a wonderful book for a book club or a women's church group. It is a fiction book but it is full of golden nuggets to remember.. This book was an absolute joy to read. 5 solid stars!! Thank you WaterBrook & Multnomah via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this wonderful book. All opinions expressed are my own.