I won Never The Bride by Cheryl McKay and Rene Gutteridge from my writing friend Melanie Dickerson.
From the title, it was obvious this book would be relevant to my life.
Jessie Stone is 34 and never married, a fate worse than death. She is engagingly realistic, a romantic short on romance. Yes, she can change her own flat tire, but she’d really prefer to have a man in her life to do it for her. Her career is advancing, but her heart isn’t it. She’s infatuated with a guy who she’s convinced only needs a little time to see they are made for each other.
Then God shows up — in the flesh. He is a little younger and more handsome than she expected, but He acts like God when He tells her to surrender her dreams and let him write her love story.
The thrill and frustration Jessie experiences as God demands her attention will be achingly familiar for those who have been single too long, or anyone who has had a dream denied.
Never the Bride is true chick-lit, with present tense writing and fun characters, but it is weightier than most in this genre. The portrayal of God in the flesh is not always believable, but certainly causes you to consider His presence in a different way. Jessie’s story ends with a romance, but unlike most romance stories, the story suggests not everyone’s story will end the same.
This was an enjoyable and thought-provoking read. Pick it up and be prepared to laugh, as well as ask probing questions about God’s sovereign work in your life.
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