Paige Turned by Erynn Mangum

I can easily relate to Paige. She's a girl who wants to do it all, tried to do it all, really wants to serve, but in the meantime, her family and friends suffer. She over-crowds her schedule and can't say "no".  Who can't relate to Paige?!  I think that's why this series is fun to read.  Through the pages, I sadly see myself.

Paige's boyfriend, Tyler, gets the short end of the stick when it comes to their relationship.  It's not that Paige doesn't' love Tyler.  It's more that life has crept in and people know she can't say "no".  With two weddings needing to be planned and no time to plan them, guilt starts to pile on.

On top of all of this, Paige has to sort out her feelings and try to explain to Tyler what really has happened with her ex.  Then she has to wonder what Tyler is hiding.

Honestly, the one thing I kept thinking about is how glad I am to be done with that stage.  I always hated that part of the beginning of relationships!

I liked the humor in this book.  It was a fun chick-lit book.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

A few things about her:

So, if we were having this conversation in person, we would probably be hanging out at Starbucks or one of the cute coffeehouses in town. I’m nuts about all things coffee, I’m crazy about all things pink and girly, and I love, love, love the Food Network! I’m married to my best friend and the most amazing guy ever, Jon. He is amiable toward coffee, does not like anything pink or girly and tolerates the Food Network. So, we make a good match! In July 2010, we became parents to one of the funniest, cutest, sweetest little guys in the whole world (and nope, we aren’t biased at all!), our Nater-Tot, who is legally known as Nathan. Most days, I’m cleaning up messes, making goofy faces, trying to fit some writing in, and just LOVING the life that God has given me!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Despite her valiant efforts, Paige Alder seems stuck in chaos. Her new job as youth intern keeps her hopping from coffee shop to coffee shop all summer long, but at least she’s loving the one-on-one time she gets to spend with the girls. The unfortunate side-effect is that now, four weeks of laundry fills her apartment. Plus, she barely has time to help her sister and best friend with their weddings! And even worse? Something is definitely wrong between her and Tyler. She apologized for what he thought he saw happen with Luke. Can’t they move past it? Or could there be something he’s not telling her—something that could change everything?

If you'd like to read the first chapter of Paige Turned, go HERE.

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I received this book free from NavPress and CFBA in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.