Blackston gives a whole new meaning to modern dating practices. Jay Jarvis, a successful stock broker, decides that the best way to meet eligible woman is to join a church singles group. The ensuing misadventures are delightful as Jay meets quirky people, including a Caddie-driving speed demon, an insightful African-American janitor, and. . .the perfect woman. The only problem is that she's a missionary in Ecuador. As Jay becomes a much wiser man, Peterson generously introduces us to a lively menagerie as he recites poetry, delivers chat-up lines, and reads Bible quotes from a surfboard. Old-fashioned charm is still to be found in contemporary America.
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"This was one of those books ...when i walked into the library and seen it sitting on the display shelf and totally judged the book by the cover. It looked fun and interesting specially by the title alone. And I read it. It was really good! It was very fun read! I would love to read more from the author." — Crystal (5 out of 5 stars)
"This was one of those books ...when i walked into the library and seen it sitting on the display shelf and totally judged the book by the cover. It looked fun and interesting specially by the title alone. And I read it. It was really good! It was very fun read! I would love to read more from the author."
“Simultaneously serious, hilarious, and impossible to put down.”
“An amusing look at the Christian singles scene.”
“Blackston gives a whole new meaning to modern dating practices…Peterson generously introduces us to a lively menagerie as he recites poetry, delivers chat-up lines, and reads Bible quotes from a surfboard.”
“Refreshingly honest…Highly recommended.”
" It was an interesting book about a man who joined a church to look for girls and found God instead. "
" This book was painful. "
" Entertaining read, but different than what I'm used to - definitely humorous. All my friends that have gone on a mission trip to Ecuador should read it. "
" Couldn't finish this book... Attempted and halfway through still couldn't get into it. Picked it up at a rummage sake for 50 cents. I thought a Presbyterian romance would be interesting, maybe difficult because it was from a guy's perspective, but I've read a handful of those with intrigue in the past. Maybe not enough depth of characters and culture for me. "
" At first this book seems clever, then it becomes predictable and preachy. I don't even remember if I finished the ending. Not recommended. "
" Good even the second time around. "
" I loved this book, it's so funny. I love Ray's writing style. "
" Gives me a comical but mind provoking thought about how God can change what you have planned for yourself. Ties real life humor with a religious twist. "
" A hilariously non-stereotypical Christian romance novel! "
" Don't be deterred because the main characters are church-hopping missionaries. Its entertaining. "
" This book reminds me of the Tv show seinfeld....a book about a lott of nothing. It rambled on & I found it very difficult to follow the lack of s plot "
" I rememberbeing very disappointed with this book. Premise sounded good...a man joins a church to find a girlfriend, but ends up finding a whole new lifestyle. "
" This is a great, lighthearted Christian romance novel that deals less with actual romance and more with the path to romance. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it ended too soon. I wanted the rest of the story... "
" I enjoyed this novel for the simplistic view of relationships and the insatiable finding of faith. When God grabs on when you're noticing everything changes. An easy read, and worthwhile. "
" Love this book. Love the characters. Allie is hilarious and makes me laugh out loud when she throws something at Jays head (like a grape in the grocery store) or the witty comments she comes up with. "
" *not impressed* "
" I don't know if I'll ever try to finish it - it's light & fluffy & gives me a headache. let me know if you want to borrow it & how it is :) "
" I really liked Jay as successful stock broker hanging out with his friends; wasn't too crazy about where he ended up. But this is me reading a Christian book again because they are the only e-books available in my library. Someone a little more devout may love this. "
" Some laugh out loud funny moments, but also some insights into single life, dating, and discovering one's true calling. Also, a lime green cadillac convertible. "
" I loved it. The book was halarious and the characters completely captured you, and even scared you when you found you have friends like these... or you're one of the charactures yourself! "
" I read this quite awhile ago, but I remember it really cracking me up. You have to remember being young and single though to appreciate this. "
" Great book...good lessons....plus it was funny....I think it would make a cute movie.... "
" Pretty boring, guess I am really not into silly romance books. "
" Quirky is the word - both for the book and its characters. You do get sort of attached to them however, so I'm going right on to A Delirious Summer. It's time I start doing my part for Saucon's Summer Reading Program :) "
" just couldn't get into this book. "
" Funny, cute, goofy and fun. Would recommend highly. "
" I got about half way through, hoping it would get better, but it was boring. It just didn't hold my interest. I even skipped to the last chapter and was still bored. "
" pg. 172 "But first I want to talk about our becoming sponges," said Ransom. "We're all gonna become overweight sponges if we just soak up spiritual data and never get out into the world to be squeezed." "
" I would give this book somewhere between 2.5 and 3 stars actually. A young career driven man goes to church to seek for love and finds much more. If you're from South Carolina, you would enjoy the descriptions of the places :) "
" Very funny! Although it's the first of a trilogy it can easily stand alone. "
" So it wasn't a bad book, it just wasn't my thing. It had a few too many stereotypical girls and not enough romance and a little too much of being found/saved. "
" I enjoy reading most Blackston novels. This is one of his better ones. Quite entertaining, witty writing, good story. A light, fun read. "
" Funny as can be Good writer!!!! "
Andrew Peterson is the author of On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, book one in the Wingfeather Saga, and The Ballad of Matthew’s Begats. He’s also the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and recording artist of ten albums, including Resurrection Letters II. He and his wife, Jamie, live with their two sons and one daughter in a little house near Nashville, Tennessee, that they call the Warren.
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