This book was crazy, emotional, and a great read. A case of mistaken identity or should I say profession leads two people together and into a relationship they never saw coming. Raynie’s sister and brother-in-law have just died and she is given guardianship of their daughter, Silbie. Raynie finds herself grieving the loss of her sister and trying to figure out how to be a mom to her niece all the while in a different town with no friends. Raynie always goes for the bad boys and doesn’t believe in happily-ever-afters. One day she decides to go to the local church thinking maybe she can find someone to talk to and get guidance from. That is where she meets Jared. He is just leaving from his meeting and is parked in the assistant pastor’s parking spot. He thinks she is just going to ask for directions so he doesn’t correct her and then it turns into so much more. At first he figures hearing her out and offering her some advice and just being a sounding board means he doesn’t have to spill about the mistake. Then he can’t get her out of his head and can’t seem to find a way to tell her. He fears she won’t want anything to do with him once she finds out. He is torn does he tell her and hope she wants to see where this thing between them goes or does he keep his mouth shut and what for her to leave town? Raynie finds herself so attracted to the Pastor and can’t seem to help it. He is a pastor and her life is such a mess right now. But it’s so easy to be around him. It’s been so long since a man wanted to spend time with her and isn’t instantly trying to get in her pants. But she doesn’t intend to stay in town and needs to focus on Silbie right now. What will they do? Each have their own things to confess and deal with? Will they get a chance or will one little lie destroy everything? I really enjoyed this book. Raynie is a mess. Things from her past continue to affect how she sees herself to this day. Jared takes her completely by surprise. She feels like she doesn’t deserve him and isn’t good enough for him. Jared finds himself stuck between three women at the beginning of the book. He breaks up with his current girlfriend who doesn’t take it well. His ex-fiancé has come back to town and then there is Raynie. Jared is a great guy who is just looking for the right girl. He tries so hard but finds himself in some interesting situations. He has become the butt of his friends jokes when they find out Raynie thinks he is a pastor. This is the second book by Ann is have read and I loved it just as much as the first. They are angsty and emotional at times but great reads. I look forward to reading more books by her in the future.
I was given this book in return for an honest review.