When Alex and Lucy pick out wedding invitations, they wonder if they can be printed in vanishing ink.

Former NFL star Alex Sinclair is a man who has it all--except the votes he needs to win his bid for Congress. Despite their mutual dislike, Alex makes Lucy a proposition: pose as his fiancee in return for the money she desperately needs. Bound to a man who isn't quite what he seems, Lucy will find her heart on the line--and maybe even her life. When God asks Alex and Lucy to scrap their playbook and follow his rules, will they finally say, "I do"?

Review

Saving Grace, a home for foster girls transitioning into the adult world, has always been just that- a saving grace for Lucy. Armed with knowledge and a chance at life girls who would normally wind up homeless or lost in dead end jobs become college graduates and gain the support of a home and mentors. Saving Grace is completely run with the support of the community and state grants, so when Lucy’s biggest donators (a group of board members in the community) decide to cut her funding, she takes on almost wild animal like characteristics to fight for the funding back. She needs a miracle and fast…….one that may be wrapped in an expensive Armani suit and is dripping in high society.

When Alex, millionaire and former NFL superstar offers Lucy a chance to save her girls home and the promise to endure its continuation for years to come by his 2 million dollar donation, Lucy knows there is a catch. Turns out Alex wants Lucy to pretend to be his girlfriend, it will do wonders for his image and shes just what his campaign needs. Can she pretend to like someone she secretly loathes or can she watch her home get turned into a parking garage, can she pretend to be in-love and let him offer a fake wedding proposal or watch her dreams and the young girls dreams go down the drain. At first it’s a hard choice for Lucy, because she feels she could fight the political system and win, even though she doesn’t have the time to work through all the red tape. She’s also weary because Matt, her x-love has come back into her life begging for a second chance. Despite the risks, Lucy throws caution to the wind and ensures her homes safety by agreeing to go through with Alex’s proposal. After all is said and done, will this equal the opportunity for Lucy to carry on with her dreams, or will it cost tremendous personal loss?

Lucy is in for some big shockers. Number one as the girlfriend of a political candidate she is required to accompany Alex to big events. She has cameras, microphones and paparazzi shoved in her face. She’s in the spotlight with high society class and feels overwhelmed by the way she has act and things she’s required to say. Number two, one of girls at the home has some serious problems with her father who is in a gang, Matt is heartbroken and fighting for her to come back to him and on top of that stress, Lucy finds out some shocking family secrets that will ultimately change her life forever. Talk about someone needing a major vacation!!!


Holy wow- I loved this book. I think I spent more time laughing and wiping tears from my eyes than I did reading. The chemistry between Alex and Lucy was sizzling hot yet hysterically funny. It was serious enough to be realistic yet its witty charm delighted me every second. The banter, the dialog, the writing…everything worked perfectly in creating a very light, romantic and feel good read. Its very rare where I love all the characters in a novel and everyone meshes well in the story. The only character I could even find fault with was Matt, who all in all really didn’t need to be brought back into the storyline, but I understand for dramatic tension he was a certain viable loss Lucy might have to endure. While Save the Date has a very passionate message of faith and hope it doesn’t come across preachy and can easily be enjoyed by anyone who loves chick-lit or romance. This was my first Jenny B. Jones novel and it certainly will not be my last.

Rating

Save the Date can be enjoyed by many readers including mature teens, however I would recommend this to women who enjoy humorous romance. Content includes: Hysterical banter, spicy romance that includes kissing and sexual attraction, mild violence, light politics, family drama, snarky assistants and community outreach.

5/5- Inspirational- Romance

Thanks to Thomas Nelson for review copy.