Paige Torn: A Paige Alder Novel by Erynn Mangum

 Paige Can't Say No! 

Description

Paige Alder simply doesn't have time for all this; between work at the adoption agency, volunteering with the church youth group, helping her friend plan an anniversary party and a wedding, and being the go-to girl for everyone who needs a favor, she's lucky to grab a cheese stick for dinner. She can't remember the last time she pulled out her crafting supplies or spent time digging into God's Word, and she certainly doesn't have time for romance. But when handsome Tyler comes along, he forces her to rethink whether staying busy for God is the same as spending time with Him. Tyler seems to be the only one that Paige can say no to, but maybe he is the one that she should be saying yes to.

About this author

Erynn Mangum is the author of the popular Lauren Holbrook (Miss Match, ReMatch, and Match Point) and Maya Davis (Cool Beans, Latte Daze, and Double Shot) series of books and the recent novel Sketchy Behavior. Her writing can also be found on her personal blog and on Scribble Chicks, a blog for young writers. To find out more about Erynn, go to www.erynnmangum.com.





My Review ~

Paige Torn is a busy girl, working full-time for an adoption agency, teaching Sunday school, working with the girls in youth group, and volunteering for various other church activities when asked. Her best friend recently became engaged, and wants Paige involved in all of the planning for her fall wedding. Paige is already helping plan a wedding anniversary party for her friend's parents, and making all the arrangements for the adoption agency's annual fund raiser. There's a new guy working with the boys in youth group at her church, and he'd like to get to know Paige, but Paige has no time for him. She's lucky to grab a string cheese for dinner! Her inability to say "no" to anyone is taking its toll.

This is a sweet story of young people growing up and finding their places in life. Paige has not learned to say "no" to anyone yet, and the stress is getting to her. She has even missed out on her bible reading and devotion time. It's a trap that many of us get caught up in, and being a people pleaser comes very easily to many of us. We want to help others, sometimes at our own expense, but as Paige is about to learn, she has to draw the line somewhere. I enjoyed this easy read. It was light and enjoyable with a great Christian influence and self examination and prioritization are valuable lessons.

Disclaimer: I was given an advanced reader copy of this book by Wynn-Wynn Media for the express purpose of my honest review. All opinions expressed are mine and I was given no monetary compensation for this review.