Last Temptation

September 27, 2010
Online minister Stimpson (Boaz Brown) harps on the conflict between marital interdependence and a woman's desire to stand on her own in this frustrating novel. Patricia "Peaches" Miller, a single Christian mother trying to live righteously, thinks everything is finally going according to God's plan. Then her fiancé, Quinn, gets a promotion that would require them to move away from her stable job; her son, Eric, is diagnosed with a learning disability; and her ex, Raphael, steps back into Eric's life. Despite urging from her loved ones, Peaches refuses to follow Quinn because she doesn't want to rely on a man for support or risk "looking stupid" in a brand-new city if the marriage fails. Some readers may identify with her trust issues, but most will roll their eyes and tell her to get over it.

November 15, 2010
Life on her own terms is important to Patricia Peaches Miller, a more than slightly stubborn African American single mom who refuses to be dependent on any man. So when her fianc', Quinn, is promoted and has to move to a different city, Peaches balks at going with him. After all, she has a good job right where she is, and if she relocates, shell have to rely too heavily on Quinn, at least until she finds a job of her own. As if the problems with Quinn arent difficult enough, Peaches also has to cope with her sons learning disabilities as well as her ex-husband, who has decided to come back into her life. This faith-based novel explores the differences between true love and trust as well as the slippery slope that leads to temptation and distrust. Stimpsons fans will enjoy repeat performances by characters from her earlier books.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2010, American Library Association.)