Rebecca Avery has never been one of “them”—the popular kids, the beautiful people. With less than fashion-plate looks and an off-beat, quirky style to living life, she has been relegated to finding “alone” activities to fill her time throughout high school. Unfortunately, college hasn’t changed that. Then she meets Eric Barnett, a nice guy who seems a little quirky himself. The only problem is, he’s in love with her roommate—one of the truly beautiful people. When Rebecca finds herself falling for him, she must find a way to break out of her shell or risk losing him forever. Who will win out in this mixed up jumble of feelings and loyalties?
Eric Barnett is drifting through college. Unlike his friends, he doesn’t have a path to relentlessly pursue. In fact, he often feels like the tag-along in a life that’s unfolding without him. Then he meets Rebecca Avery’s roommate who seems like she will finally give him what he most wants—credibility with his friends. However, when the roommate proves to be less-than-into-him, can Eric see past the outward appearance to find love with Rebecca?
A new adult college romance novel, “A Work in Progress,” gives new adult meaning to the genre of Contemporary Christian Romance. So many college students see only the world’s options presented in their romance novels, “A Work in Progress” shows an alternative—good, clean romance that makes you think about life differently. This is new adult fiction that will inspire readers to reach for more than what the world says is possible!
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Sexual Content - 3/5
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Violence - 2/5
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Language - 0/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 3/5
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Summary
From: Carol Pennington
Book Title: A Work in Progress
Book Author: Staci Stallings
What do you like about this book:
Rebecca has a secret crush on Eric. However, she knows there’s no hope because he is dating her gorgeous roommate and she is not the type of girl he would even notice.
Eric doesn’t see himself as someone girls find interesting. He is very surprised when Holly agrees to go out with him. However, he discovers that although she is beautiful there is no chemistry between them. When he volunteers to help her roommate, Rebecca, with her Psych paper he learns that what’s on the inside is more important that what’s on the outside.
I thought this was an okay story. I did have trouble liking the characters. While they were supposedly college aged, their actions were immature. Many of the characters had a negative self image and were very self centered. I appreciated that the book was free of foul language and sexual scenes. There was some adult content and some mild violence. There was also alcohol use. I found some of the Christian content to be heavy and a bit preachy. I would recommend this book to the young adult who likes clean romance.