Save the Date

Lucy Wiltshire runs a non-profit home for young women aging out of foster care in South Carolina. When funding for her program is cut, she needs to find a way to save the home and support her girls. Former NFL star Alex Sinclair offers Lucy a mutually beneficial arrangement - she'll pose as his fiancée to help his Congressional campaign, and he'll provide the funding she desperately needs. Their fake relationship agreement leads them into a series of public appearances and campaign events. As Lucy and Alex navigate their arrangement, they must confront their personal histories, family dynamics, and evolving feelings. The story combines romance with themes of second chances, service to others, and finding authentic connections. The novel explores how past wounds shape present choices, and examines the tension between public image and private truth. Through its focus on foster care and community support, it raises questions about responsibility and redemption.

Readers describe Save the Date as a clean romantic comedy with Christian themes. The book maintains a 4.1/5 rating on Goodreads (14,000+ ratings) and 4.6/5 on Amazon (500+ ratings). Readers highlighted: - The humor and witty dialogue between characters - Balance of romance and faith elements without being preachy - Character development, especially Lucy's growth - Small-town southern setting details Common criticisms: - Predictable plot points - Some found the premise unrealistic - A few readers felt the Christian messages were too subtle - Pacing drags in middle sections From reviews: "The banter between Alex and Lucy made me laugh out loud" - Goodreads reviewer "Expected more faith content from a Christian romance" - Amazon review "Perfect beach read with substance" - Barnes & Noble review The book resonated most with readers seeking light romance with clean content and subtle faith themes.

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🌸 Author Jenny B. Jones worked as a high school teacher for several years while writing novels, bringing authentic teenage voices to her young adult fiction before branching into adult romantic comedy 🌸 The book's fictional town of Chapel Hill is inspired by small Southern communities, capturing the charm and gossip-laden atmosphere of tight-knit Southern society 🌸 The wedding planning storyline draws from the author's experience helping coordinate multiple church weddings during her time as a youth minister 🌸 The novel won the 2012 ACFW Carol Award for Contemporary Romance, highlighting its success in blending faith elements with romantic comedy 🌸 Jenny B. Jones intentionally named her main character Lucy after Lucille Ball, as she wanted to create a character who, like the famous comedian, could balance both humor and heart while getting into amusing predicaments