With escalating bills, she needs another part-time job to tide her over as she waits on a promotion. When she sees a position open at Steeple Side Christian Resources, this seems perfect. After all, she became a Christian one summer at church camp, so how difficult could it be? Neglecting to add her current & past work experience is just so they won't think she is over-qualified. And, she can remember to answer to Grace.; it sounds more Christian, and it really is part of her name. So with her useful reference guide, The Dumb Blonde's Guide to Christianity, Maizy is positive she can convince everyone that she is the perfect Christian...even Jack Prentiss, the managing editor at Steeple Side.
The conflict arises when the newspaper asks her to investigate Steeple Side and her new friends. Will she have what it takes to be an investigative reporter this time or will she fully embrace her new faith and find true grace.
My review: This was a fun book to read, but also one that made me examine myself a bit too. I was literally laughing out loud during the early pages of the book as Maizy made sure she both looked and sounded like an authentic Christian...even down to car accessories. Many of us probably try just as hard to keep up appearances to others rather than being honest. Maizy also learned to be working more on her relationship with God and with the people placed in her life. Sometimes the pace lagged a tiny bit, and it was somewhat predictable, but the delightful characters and development of Maizy from faking Grace to authentic Maizy Grace is well worth the taking the time to read this. Faking Grace is perfect for those times you just want to relax with an enjoyable book.
Read an excerpt from Faking Grace here.
Disclaimer: "I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review."
Tamara
Leigh began her writing career in 1994 and is the best-selling author
of fourteen novels, including Splitting Harriet (ACFW Book of the Year
winner and RITA Award finalist), Faking Grace (RITA Award Finalist), and
Leaving Carolina. A former speech and language pathologist, Tamara
enjoys time with her family, faux painting, and reading. She lives with
her husband and their sons in Tennessee and can be found at
www.tamaraleigh.com - See more at:
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Tamara Leigh began her writing career in 1994 and has written 14 novels. A former speech and language pathologist, she enjoys time with her family, faux painting, and reading. She lives in Tennessee with her family. Tamara's website is www.tamaraleigh.com
All she wants is a job. All she needs is religion. How hard can it be?
Maizy Grace Stewart dreams of a career as an investigative journalist, but her last job ended in disaster when her compassion cost her employer a juicy headline. A part-time gig at a Nashville newspaper might be her big break.
A second job at Steeple Side Christian Resources could help pay the bills, but Steeple Side only hires committed Christians. Maizy is sure she can fake it with her Five-Step Program to Authentic Christian Faith–a plan of action that includes changing her first name to Grace, buying Jesus-themed accessories, and learning “Christian Speak.” If only Jack Prentiss, Steeple Side’s managing editor and two-day-stubbled, blue-jean-wearing British hottie wasn’t determined to prove her a fraud.
When Maizy’s boss at the newspaper decides that she should investigate–and expose–any skeletons in Steeple Side’s closet, she must decide whether to deliver the dirt and secure her career or lean on her newfound faith, change the direction of her life, and pray that her Steeple Side colleagues–and Jack–will show her grace. - See more at: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/workid.php?work=99641#sthash.oXCptQKZ.dpuf
Maizy Grace Stewart dreams of a career as an investigative journalist, but her last job ended in disaster when her compassion cost her employer a juicy headline. A part-time gig at a Nashville newspaper might be her big break.
A second job at Steeple Side Christian Resources could help pay the bills, but Steeple Side only hires committed Christians. Maizy is sure she can fake it with her Five-Step Program to Authentic Christian Faith–a plan of action that includes changing her first name to Grace, buying Jesus-themed accessories, and learning “Christian Speak.” If only Jack Prentiss, Steeple Side’s managing editor and two-day-stubbled, blue-jean-wearing British hottie wasn’t determined to prove her a fraud.
When Maizy’s boss at the newspaper decides that she should investigate–and expose–any skeletons in Steeple Side’s closet, she must decide whether to deliver the dirt and secure her career or lean on her newfound faith, change the direction of her life, and pray that her Steeple Side colleagues–and Jack–will show her grace. - See more at: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/workid.php?work=99641#sthash.oXCptQKZ.dpuf
All she wants is a job. All she needs is religion. How hard can it be?
Maizy Grace Stewart dreams of a career as an investigative journalist, but her last job ended in disaster when her compassion cost her employer a juicy headline. A part-time gig at a Nashville newspaper might be her big break.
A second job at Steeple Side Christian Resources could help pay the bills, but Steeple Side only hires committed Christians. Maizy is sure she can fake it with her Five-Step Program to Authentic Christian Faith–a plan of action that includes changing her first name to Grace, buying Jesus-themed accessories, and learning “Christian Speak.” If only Jack Prentiss, Steeple Side’s managing editor and two-day-stubbled, blue-jean-wearing British hottie wasn’t determined to prove her a fraud.
When Maizy’s boss at the newspaper decides that she should investigate–and expose–any skeletons in Steeple Side’s closet, she must decide whether to deliver the dirt and secure her career or lean on her newfound faith, change the direction of her life, and pray that her Steeple Side colleagues–and Jack–will show her grace. - See more at: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/workid.php?work=99641#sthash.oXCptQKZ.dpuf
Maizy Grace Stewart dreams of a career as an investigative journalist, but her last job ended in disaster when her compassion cost her employer a juicy headline. A part-time gig at a Nashville newspaper might be her big break.
A second job at Steeple Side Christian Resources could help pay the bills, but Steeple Side only hires committed Christians. Maizy is sure she can fake it with her Five-Step Program to Authentic Christian Faith–a plan of action that includes changing her first name to Grace, buying Jesus-themed accessories, and learning “Christian Speak.” If only Jack Prentiss, Steeple Side’s managing editor and two-day-stubbled, blue-jean-wearing British hottie wasn’t determined to prove her a fraud.
When Maizy’s boss at the newspaper decides that she should investigate–and expose–any skeletons in Steeple Side’s closet, she must decide whether to deliver the dirt and secure her career or lean on her newfound faith, change the direction of her life, and pray that her Steeple Side colleagues–and Jack–will show her grace. - See more at: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/workid.php?work=99641#sthash.oXCptQKZ.dpuf
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