Saved in the City

by Jacquelin Thomas

Twenty-one-year-old Patterson Haney has always dreamed of leaving her smallGeorgia town, moving to New York City and becoming a model. She's been blessedwith the looks and the spirit to succeed, and she knows that God will guide herevery step in the competitive profession. But when she meets smooth-talking,gorgeous Miller Baisden, it's her personal life that poses the greatest is torn between the powerful attraction Miller awakens in her, and herdesire to maintain her morals.

Pampered native New Yorker Macy Baldwin has taken a lot for granted, includingher wealthy parents' financial support—until they cut her off for flunking out ofcollege. Pretty and fashionable, Macy decides to pursue modeling. If things don'twork out, she can always fall back on her plan of finding a rich husband. And whenshe discovers that a handsome, widowed stockbroker needs a nanny for his littlegirl, Macy is sure her erratic prayers have been answered. But when she finds herselfactually working for a living, she realizes God works in mysterious ways….

Born with the striking features and statuesque height of a true Nubian queen, socialworker LaRue Arnette has often been mistaken for a model. But when she surprisesher Baptist minister father and devout mother by quitting her job and leavingCalifornia to give modeling a try, she can't help but wonder—is she fleeing fromher true calling? A certain tenderhearted reverend may be the one to lead her to theanswer that's always been in her heart.

Genres: Christian Fiction

480 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Jacquelin Thomas is an award-winning, best selling author with 94 titles published. Her books have garnered several awards, including two EMMA awards, the Romance In Color Reviewers Award, Readers Choice Award and the Atlanta Choice Award in the Religious & Spiritual category. Jacquelin was a 2005 honoree at the Houston Black Film Festival for the movie adaptation of her novel, Hidden Blessings. She was the first recipient to receive the Writers Achievement Award at the North Carolina Book Festival in Winston-Salem. She also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times Magazine.

Jacquelin has published in the romance, women's fiction, inspirational and young adult genres. Her second book in the YA series, Divine Confidential was nominated for a 2008 NAACP Image Award.

Jacquelin is happily married to her best friend and is the proud mother of three children. Jacquelin and her family live in North Carolina.

Reviews

[Carol Hornsby-mccoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. Three women from different states, and walks of life. Then in steps God and he puts his plan in motion. The way Patterson and LaRue took Macy as she was and showed her how she could be if she would let God change her. They each found everything they were looking for, the only difference was that they let Gods will be done. They weren't perfect just children of God looking for what was right there along. God even took there talents that he had blessed them with and allowed them to use them instead of what others said. Macy's role was the most challenging one. She knew nothing about God's goodness but was willing to change to obtain his love and peace. Grace and mercy overflowing.

[Folaurasha Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome read! I saw a little of myself in each character. Jacquelin did an amazing job bringing these characters to like. This book is about faith, friendship, failure, future and favor! I loved it! Will definitely read more of her books

[Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book about three women, from three different walks of life, that become the best of friends.

[OOSA · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank You For Being My Friend

Once upon a time there were three girls...

Macy is a native of NYC. She's a spoiled brat and after getting in some trouble her parents decide that it's time for her to make it on her own.

Patterson is a Georgian and a strict Christian. She'll meet obstacle after obstacle as she tries to adapt to big city living.

LaRue is a Californian who's harboring a lot of hurt. Though she's been told that she looks like a model, it's late in her life that she decides to make a go for it without following God.

I found this book to be a very good read because not only was it refreshing, but it was also very inspirational. Three strangers with a common goal develop into friends.

Reviewed by: Carmen

[Shannan Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story of 3 women who end up becoming friends after meeting at a model open call, while navigating life in the big city and trying to keep their salvation intact. A good read

[Sandra Menefee · Rating 4 out of 5]

How unlikely - 3 black women from three different backgrounds together in New York City. Those three backgrounds is unique for a reason. Each possesses what the other does not from how to get along in the big city to leading each other to Christ. They were what the other needed. From gaining spiritual insight, trusting God and living how God intended us to live. They each had an effect on each other and in the end despite being complete strangers, they became true friends.

[Brandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! I love stories of friendship and faith. The women reminded me of myself and my girlfriends. The author did a great job conveying their individual stories and bringing them together. This book increased my faith and encouraged me to stay faithful to the Lord.

[Shanika]

i have had this book for over a year, but I cannot get past the third chapter. Can anyone tell me if it gets better as i read on?

[Mrs. Queen · Rating 5 out of 5]

ONE OF MY FAVVVVVVVVVVORITE!

[Shalawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good christian-based book!

[Anner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a re-read. I enjoyed it just a much as I did the first time. Great read.

[Valerie Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this by the time I got to the end.