I truly enjoyed reading this book. It was well written with a clear distinction between each voice. I loved learning about Carlos and Alexa each got their start in the Hollywood industry, the impact God has had on their lives as individuals and as a couple, and how they came to be the PenaVegas we know and love today. I highly recommend the book to anyone, not just fans of their past work in television, music, and movies. After reading this book, I was able to come away encouraged, inspired, and with some practical tips for my own walk as a Christian. I already pre-ordered a signed copy, and can't wait to read it all over again. I know it's a book I can pick up again when I'm feeling like I need to be encouraged and reminded that love is really the point. If you could use that reminder yourself sometimes, I highly recommend you pick up a copy.  ❤️

Carlos and Alexa PenaVega have grown up in the spotlight. From starring in Big Time Rush and Spy Kids to becoming social media influences and vloggers, their careers have been full of incredible opportunities and life-changing moments; but there is one thing that makes the PenaVegas stand out — their faith!

Carlos Pena is a natural performer. With his family’s full support, he went to Hollywood to pursue acting, auditioning for roles until he was cast in the global sensation television show and boyband Big Time Rush! Yet, despite the fame and money, Carlos still felt empty. Struggling to dig himself out of a dark hole, Carlos opened his ears to the Good News of Jesus, and in just one week, his life changed forever!

Alexa Vega, best known for her role as Carmen Cortez in Spy Kids, has had an epic career. As she transformed from a child star to an adult, the world has watched how her faith has shifted her acting roles and lifestyle. It was no easy transition, though. Battling an eating disorder and healing from divorce, Alexa has had her fair share of pitfalls; nevertheless, through God’s grace and strength, she was able to stand again!

Passionate about their love of Jesus and spreading the Gospel, Carlos and Alexa PenaVega are not shy about proclaiming their faith. In their first memoir, What if Love is the Point: Living for Jesus in a Self-Consumed World, Carlos and Alexa take fans through the significant moments of their lives that revealed God’s truth and brought them to where they are today. Written with candor and heart, their message is simple: the point of this life is love… specifically, God’s love!

I’ve been excited to read this memoir since it was first announced in November 2021. Yet, I’m not going to lie; I was hoping for a few more in-depth details — BTR (the band’s reaction to Carlos’ faith and their reunion), movie roles (more highlights and other specific memories), and the reason Alexa stopped singing! Nevertheless, as I read on, I realized that the goal of this book was not to reveal all the juicy details of their lives but to encourage readers about God’s love through life events that showcased His provision and blessings. And they succeeded.

After feeling in a rut and losing my joy, Carlos and Alexa’s words were the inspiration I needed to bring my focus back to the Lord. The final chapter, especially, awakened my soul and restored the peace I’d been missing.

The PenaVega are a team! Even when they competed against one another on Dancing with the Stars and Alexa was told that she and Carlos could not win, they remained a united front! They are role models to me and millions worldwide of what godly marriage, family, and life look like. Whether you’ve been a fan of the PenaVegas since the early 2000s, or need a reminder of God’s goodness, What if Love is the Point is a fabulous testimony of God’s unfailing love.

*Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with a pre-release copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own!*

I LOVED this book, it was honest, raw and captivating. As huge Carlos and Alexa fans, it filled in a lot of gaps for me after watching their vlogs and television content over the years. Everyone can learn something from this book, it doesn't matter if you are religious or not!

I had so many feelings while reading this book. First off, I loved how opened and honest Carlos and Alexa were about their journey in finding Christ. It was relatable and I loved that. I loved that we got to see those in the limelight aren’t as happy as they appear. It just goes to show that everyone can put on a mask when they need too. Second off, I loved seeing the authors desire to share what makes them so happy in life. I feel like a lot of people in Hollywood wouldn’t do that.

This book is definitely a change in pace from what I normally read and I loved it. Despite some hardships the authors go through, this book is a makes you feel happy book. Did it make me stop and reevaluate a few things I do? Absolutely. A good book in my opinion leaves you wanting to do better and that’s exactly what happened here.

The book switches off from Carlos’s and Alexa’s narration and I think that was a great idea. It helps with the pacing of the book(quick read). It allows you to get both sides of their journey without feeling repetitive.

These thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks NetGalley and What If Love Is The Point Launch team for the ARC.

With our daughter wanting to be in the industry this was a must read for me from the time I saw it being released.

The first pages talk of the disappointment that comes from no. But, also how when pushed, good things can still come. And when one door closes God opens another. Even when we may not know Him, He’s working for our greater good. The story starts before Carlos and Alexa met. You get the opportunity to get to know them individually.

It’s so interesting how these two lives were interwoven before they even truly knew one another.

And we all need an Andrew in our lives!!! One word answer to it all…Jesus.

I love how Carlos and Alexa’s walk with God were so different. Because no two walks are the same; but, from immediate changes or slow dimmer switch changes they were still both on fire for Jesus. Their truth of how faith can come with its up and downs.

Isn’t it funny when we tell God no…His plans play out for us anyway.

Being honest and raw. Such a humbling testimony of two people. Sharing their peeks and their valleys. Praying through it all. A wonderfully written story of two people falling in love and keeping their faith in an industry that will test it.

We’ve all been told Not to judge a book by its cover. “From the outside, my life at twenty-three looks pretty good. The inside, though, told another story.”

Life changes and hands us it’s fair share of disappointments, and these two share how they work through it all and what works for them…Love. Love is the point.

Carlos and Alexa PenaVega's story is about grace, love and being overcomers through Jesus.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed their story and how quickly read through it. It's genuine, loving, funny and honest. They discuss their lives starting as child actors through some of their struggles, marriage and kids. I'm sure everyone believes that their lives are perfect and they have no challenges because they are famous but they are real people just like us.

I believe their God will use their story to reach people who would typically never go to church or left it after their childhood. Their story reflects Jesus in a powerful way. I highly recommend this book.

I had the privilege of reading this book before it publicly launched. Beautifully put together; An inspiring story of Alexa and Carlos PenaVega and their walks in Faith and their growing relationships with Jesus.
As a young wife and mom to 3 young kids (I grew up in church and have had a relationship with God from early adolescence, my husband had been to church as a child but his relationship didn't start to mature until early adulthood.), this book truly resonated with me. I also enjoyed their glimpse into raising their children as young desciples. I have adopted their nightly routine (minus song, I can't carry a tune) to do with my three girls at bedtime.
This book truly was an amazing reminder to keep your eyes and heart turned to Jesus and spread His love. An encouraging and inspiring book that I enjoyed reading and will definitely read again!

First things first, this book was absolutely amazing! Thank you Alexa and Carlos for taking time to sharing such a beautiful and inspiring story! Once I started reading, “What if Love is the Point?” I did not want to put it down!

I have always been a huge fan of Alexa’s since she stared in Spy Kids and of Carlos’ since Big Time Rush. To be honest I do not have a strong relationship with God. Though, I do have a strong relationship with my belief in spirit. With that being said, reading about the different life experiences both Alexa and Carlos had and how their relationship with God helped guide them in the direction to be the best version of themselves was beautifully written and you could relate with the different experiences on some level. Reading about Carlos and Alexa’s love for each other and how it continues to grow is so beautiful and inspiring. In the words written you can feel the passion and respect they have for one another.

“The world was seeing us as the strong team that we were. We were one and we were proud to be one.”

“I don’t know how he could have assessed the situation in the blink of an eye, but that man’s strong embrace was exactly what I needed. As were the laughter and tears.”

I also enjoyed reading this book because we are receiving two different viewpoints on how Alex and Carlos individually, as a couple, and as a family grew and continue to grow within their faith and relationship with God.

“And the surprise that I’d discover, that may not be a surprise for you, was that in letting go, I received so much more than I could have imagined.”

This book didn't take me long to read, not because it was easy reading, but because it was that good! I was picking it up every time I had a spare minute. It was refreshing to read both author's points of view, thank you for keeping us informed in the chapter titles who was speaking! Alexa and Carlos were real with the good and the bad that has brought them to where they are now. My biggest takeaway was the phrase "reliably present" in reference to their Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Yes, He was reliably present even when Lex and Los were not looking for Him, but when they chose to seek Him, now they can sense His presence through every part of their lives. Is everything perfect for the two of them? Certainly not, and neither is it for us, but He will give us peace through all of it. Definitely a book I will be sharing with friends and family. Side note: not just a book for young couples and families, all ages can enjoy and learn from the PenaVega's. Love is the point - in all relationships and all areas of our lives.

I’m not much of a reader but “What If Love Is The Point” book is one’s of those books where you just can’t put it down you say one more chapter and it keeps turning into one more and before you know it you’ve finished the whole book. This particular book was very honest and so well written Lex and Los were brave they shared there struggles and how they over came it by putting their faith in god and in each other They talked about what makes them the most happy in life, some awesome parenting tips and so much more! Los & Lex seem like such patient and understanding people. They way they talk about there kids and how they talk them through things to help them understand what’s going on completely melts my heart (I’m someone who works with kids specifically toddlers so this just makes me happy) I love how in the book they each have there own chapters then for the final chapter they both spoke together. There words were powerful and though everyone’s story is different what they said was so impactful and even in negative situation they reminded positive overcame things by never losing faith and leaning on each other for support. I admire them so much.

You may recognize Carlos and Alexa PenaVega from Hallmark movies like I did which turned me onto to learning more and wanting to read this book in the first place. I didn’t even realize the many other things that both of them starred in not to mention how they even got their start in the limelight of movies and sitcoms. I have a great appreciation now knowing what they went through and how they came to the place they are in today not just with their careers and personally but also spiritually.

This book not only is a really simple and fast read for anyone that may not have a lot of extra time, but it is so easy to relate to whether you are single, married, or a parent. Whether you are a Christian today or not, this book will help connect you with how being one really can change your life. It is a blessing.
My favorite part of this book is the last chapter where it pulls in all of the wonderful points of how to live a life of love in so many different aspects of life. I truly felt warm feelings with those beautiful words of expression, and they made me evaluate how I can incorporate those into my life. I felt myself highlighting the words through many of their chapters that showed encouragement and true words of wisdom not only from the Bible but from their experiences. Life is not always easy, but when you have the right attitude and strength in God it can be definitely more bearable.

The realness of how Carlos and Alexa expressed their journeys in life before and after meeting one another just gave me a deeper appreciation of who they are. Their deep love for God and one another is a true testament to what it means that ‘two are better than one”. I cannot wait to see more from them on the big screen and hopefully within print. Thank you for sharing your stories and in such a meaningful way!

I did not want to put this book down. I read it from cover to cover within 30 hours, while being a working mom, and full time student. That should tell you something about how engaging, captivating and honest this book really is. I have been following Carlos and Alexa since they got married and it has been refreshing to know more about their inner struggles and to know that no matter what I am going through and that even "famous" people who seem to have it all together, we are all the same. We are all human and in need of Jesus! This was a simple read, and I am already encouraging my family and friends to pick up a copy as well! This is a well written, honest story about how they came to find Jesus, themselves and each other! I highly recommend!

I will admit I don’t read a lot of non-fiction work; however, once I started What If Love is the Point, I could not put it down. I’ve been a fan of Alexa and Carlos for years and it was so interesting to get to know them a little more through this book. I loved reading about their journey so far and I just loved their journey’s getting to know Jesus stronger. I’m not famous, I am not in the entertainment business, but somehow, they made their journey so relatable. One of my favorite parts of the book was near the end where Alexa is talking about how she had made her list for things that she wanted (specifically in a boyfriend/husband) but really God has His list for us and that applies in all areas of life. I love this point that God loves us no matter what, no matter where we are, and we can try and have our own list of things we want to do or what we see for ourselves in a partner, but God knows what’s best for us and we need to give it up to Him and trust in Him. I highly recommend this book.