Faking Grace by Tamara Leigh

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."

My Review: 

I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of this book, and I must say it did not disappoint!

This book explores whether a Christian, Maizy Grace, who was saved ten years ago can pull off persuading Steeple Hill that she is a devout Christian when in reality she is living a nominal Christian life or in other words she isn't living the Christian life--she is Christian in name only. It was full of Christian-ese that is so evident in the world today--in so many spots it was right on in terms of how many Christians act today. I couldn't help but smile at some of the witty mental dialogue of Maizy Grace :) While it is a light-hearted look at nominal or "cultural" Christians, it does not miss its mark in pointing out that the Lord wants us to take our walk with Him seriously. I thought Ms. Leigh did a great job with the book! If you want to get a sample of the book, read chapter 1.

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I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. These opinions are my own. 

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars