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beckyday's review against another edition
5.0
6 STARS
I loved this book so much. It was so uplifting and a page turner. I can’t recommend this book enough. The characters were so much deeper than some other books I have read. Everything about it had me hooked and grinning from ear to ear. Everyone should read it!!!
I loved this book so much. It was so uplifting and a page turner. I can’t recommend this book enough. The characters were so much deeper than some other books I have read. Everything about it had me hooked and grinning from ear to ear. Everyone should read it!!!
parklandmom's review against another edition
4.0
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4stars)
Read: August 2024
Format: Kindle e-Book
Challenge Prompt: CNL’s #9 of 50 - “won a Carol Award” (2021)
Book #76 of 2024: I read a series by Tammy L Gray a few years ago and enjoyed it. I’ve been meaning to start this one for a while. Like before, I enjoyed this novel.
This was a different approach to most Christian Fiction books. The female main character is not a Christian. In fact, she has no interest in faith whatsoever. She had a difficult childhood, failed relationships, and major trust issues. This is another journey to faith.
January gets a job at a church under false pretences and herself pushed in positive ways. She finds connections and purpose. She falls for a co-worker whom also falls for her, but she is still playing the part of a Christian despite his profession of dating for the purpose of Christian marriage. Meanwhile she has a barely tolerable snarky acquaintance that works for her aunt. They begin to warm to each other and build a friendship while trusting each other with their hurts and disappointments.
I think everyone can relate to putting on a front or a mask, if not outright lying, over their lifetime. Recognizing that and working toward change isn’t easy. Often one doesn’t see God’s hand in it all until they truly submit to him.
I suspect everyone can find common ground with various characters in this book. Whether it be our hurts, our past mistakes, betrayals, losses, lack of focus, “meaning well,” God can—and will--turn it for good.
I would like to read books 2-3 of this series to find out the journeys of two of the other characters from this novel.
Read: August 2024
Format: Kindle e-Book
Challenge Prompt: CNL’s #9 of 50 - “won a Carol Award” (2021)
Book #76 of 2024: I read a series by Tammy L Gray a few years ago and enjoyed it. I’ve been meaning to start this one for a while. Like before, I enjoyed this novel.
This was a different approach to most Christian Fiction books. The female main character is not a Christian. In fact, she has no interest in faith whatsoever. She had a difficult childhood, failed relationships, and major trust issues. This is another journey to faith.
January gets a job at a church under false pretences and herself pushed in positive ways. She finds connections and purpose. She falls for a co-worker whom also falls for her, but she is still playing the part of a Christian despite his profession of dating for the purpose of Christian marriage. Meanwhile she has a barely tolerable snarky acquaintance that works for her aunt. They begin to warm to each other and build a friendship while trusting each other with their hurts and disappointments.
I think everyone can relate to putting on a front or a mask, if not outright lying, over their lifetime. Recognizing that and working toward change isn’t easy. Often one doesn’t see God’s hand in it all until they truly submit to him.
I suspect everyone can find common ground with various characters in this book. Whether it be our hurts, our past mistakes, betrayals, losses, lack of focus, “meaning well,” God can—and will--turn it for good.
I would like to read books 2-3 of this series to find out the journeys of two of the other characters from this novel.
liv_bottorff's review against another edition
4.0
Without spoiling the whole book “are you serious? I’m standing right here” might be my favorite love interest admission I’ve ever read.
kaleisreading's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
bowdell07's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 *
Being late to the game I just want to share why I enjoyed the book verse the plot:
1. The character building was done in a great way
2. You saw someone that has really been lead by God her whole life …that’s doesn’t believe in Him…but when she does she sees how He has always been there
2. You have another person who didn’t recognize his talent was of God bc he wasn’t successful in the way he thought he should be…something I think every Christian has dealt with in some way
3. You have another who ,though he has loved the a Lord for what appears to be for a very long time ,he had to find His own faith and see Jesus in a new personal way
After going through some storms.
These are characters you don’t see much in Christian fiction and I am so grateful to follow them in this book!
Being late to the game I just want to share why I enjoyed the book verse the plot:
1. The character building was done in a great way
2. You saw someone that has really been lead by God her whole life …that’s doesn’t believe in Him…but when she does she sees how He has always been there
2. You have another person who didn’t recognize his talent was of God bc he wasn’t successful in the way he thought he should be…something I think every Christian has dealt with in some way
3. You have another who ,though he has loved the a Lord for what appears to be for a very long time ,he had to find His own faith and see Jesus in a new personal way
After going through some storms.
These are characters you don’t see much in Christian fiction and I am so grateful to follow them in this book!
turquoiseavenue's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet, tender story about a young woman who finds love and faith while working at a church - A perfect fit for the contemporary Christian fiction genre.
There were a lot of faith based elements, obviously, and the characters developed well. I enjoyed Dylan’s character but struggled with relating to Jan sometimes. For me personally, I desired more challenge, depth and excitement to the story than what was presented. Readers who enjoy clean, simple Christian romances will find this book enjoyable. It reminded me very much of a movie you might watch on Pureflix or Hallmark.
There were a lot of faith based elements, obviously, and the characters developed well. I enjoyed Dylan’s character but struggled with relating to Jan sometimes. For me personally, I desired more challenge, depth and excitement to the story than what was presented. Readers who enjoy clean, simple Christian romances will find this book enjoyable. It reminded me very much of a movie you might watch on Pureflix or Hallmark.
lhamilton2835's review against another edition
4.5
CF AVID challenge MarchI loved this story. I can't wait to start the next one in the series. I appreciated a CF book whose main character started out not believing and watching how she is drawn to Christ. I always enjoy the repartee between the MMC and the FMC.
vplett4's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jessicafarmer80's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audiobook of Love and a Little White Lie. This was a very sweet and wholesome, feel good book! I adored the characters and writing style. If you want a sweet, quick read, with a happy ending - this is the one for you.