Review (Christian Fiction): Save the Date by Jenny B. Jones
Save the Dateby Jenny B. Jones
Copyright 2011
Thomas Nelson Publishers
312 pages
ISBN: 978-1-59554-539-8
Fiction/Christian/Romance
From the publisher:
When Alex and Lucy pick out wedding invitations, they wonder if they can be printed in vanishing ink.
Former NFL star Alex Sinclair is a man who has it all--except the votes he needs to win his bid for Congress. Despite their mutual dislike, Alex makes Lucy a proposition: pose as his fiancée in return for the money she desperately needs. Bound to a man who isn't quite what he seems, Lucy will find her heart on the line--and maybe even her life. When God asks Alex and Lucy to scrap their playbook and follow his rules, will they finally say, "I do"?
When Alex and Lucy pick out wedding invitations, they wonder if they can be printed in vanishing ink.
Former NFL star Alex Sinclair is a man who has it all--except the votes he needs to win his bid for Congress. Despite their mutual dislike, Alex makes Lucy a proposition: pose as his fiancée in return for the money she desperately needs. Bound to a man who isn't quite what he seems, Lucy will find her heart on the line--and maybe even her life. When God asks Alex and Lucy to scrap their playbook and follow his rules, will they finally say, "I do"?
My Review:
Looking for fun, faith, football and some knock-off designer pumps? look no further than Jenny B. Jones's Save the Date. I absolutely loved every word of it. From the first zinger dished out by sassy Lucy to the tender moments with her "Han Solo" I was hooked. Lucy's a bit insecure, she's clumsy, she's a Trekkie and she's a size twelve (a ten if anybody asks). I challenge you to find a real girl who isn't at least one of these things...yeah doubtful. Lucy is a great heroine in a world where so much emphasis is placed on looks and not much else.
For me Christian fiction doesn't get much better than this. I was laughing the entire time and not a second of it was cheesy. In a word, Save the Date is brilliant. At times I wanted to pull my hair out and I even said out loud, "Just admit that you like each other already!" That is the best kind of story though, right? After that first moment when Alex and Lucy realize there could be more to their relationship than the show they are putting on for the public it just gets better and better.
If you're a true sucker for romance I'm sure you will agree that this is one of the better love stories out there. Save the Date is a light, entertaining read. I can't wait for There You'll Find Me which features Alex's baby sister, Finley! October 2011 are you here yet?
To learn more about the author and her books vist:
Her WEBSITE
* I received my complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for posting my honest review.*
![[E71051A476806AF34863DC84F40396F4.png]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tX0NIG-x53r3o7pv8QFMOFVqFIqPwepHypQKllLsYhJxdbIVvRD_sH76X6x-ToqqBjmXuQpBDxCTf0y5XDSBAda-Wzu04s2KV-vQyBGHkzaO1e4lXYwVZ3HjQU6y-7lfCTITsN85PRMH/s1600/E71051A476806AF34863DC84F40396F4.png)
I loved this book! It was just an all over, feel good story. I didn't realized there was going to be a book about Finley! Can't wait. :)
ReplyDeleteI adored this book! It is officially my favourite Christian chick-lit book of the year and in my top 3 period. Cannot wait for her next book!
ReplyDeleteOhh! I almost got this book when it first came out. From all the wonderful reviews it's getting, I'm wishing I did! :-)
ReplyDelete~ Katy
Seriously this book is a contender for favorite of the year! I've read SO many great books so far though!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED this book...it is without a doubt the best book I've read this year.
ReplyDeleteChecking out what you been reading. since this seem to have other that LOVED the book, its on my list. thanks for review.
ReplyDelete@Angie- I don't think I've read a single negative review for this book! It really is terrific!
ReplyDelete@ Sidne- Thank you so much for stopping by to read my review!
XOXO~ Renee
I love a book that makes me laugh. Great review.
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favorite of the year so far too! Looking forward to Finley's book.
ReplyDelete