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The Last Woman Standing
After ten years of marriage, "Ace" and Lynette Bowers ended their marriage. Four years later however, it seems as though their love never ended. Sheila Rushmore is Ace's current girlfriend and a woman who is used to getting what she wants - except Ace's commitment to marriage. When Sheila realizes Lynette may be the cause, she launches a plan to play the hand of God, instead of allowing God to bring the love they all desire in His way.
369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2009
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Tia McCollors
21 books104 followersTia McCollors used to dream of being a television news anchor, but her destiny led her behind the pages instead of in front of the cameras. After earning a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from UNC-Chapel Hill, she went on to build a successful career in the public relations industry. In 1999, a job layoff prompted Tia to discover and pursue a writing career as an author. Following the birth of her son in 2006, she left the corporate arena to focus on her family and her expanding writing and speaking business.
Tia’s first novel, A Heart of Devotion, was an Essence Magazine bestseller. She followed her popular debut with four other inspirational novels including Zora’s Cry, The Truth About Love, The Last Woman Standing, and Steppin’ Into The Good Life. In 2012, she released If These Shoes Could Talk, her first devotion book of The Prissy Purse Devotions series. Tia’s sixth novel, Friday Night Love, will be released in May 2014, followed by Sunday Morning Song in October 2014.
In addition to being an author, Tia is an inspirational speaker as well as an instructor for writing workshops. Her speaking and literary works have been spotlighted in a growing number of publications, including Black Enterprise magazine, Who’s Who In Atlanta, The Good Life magazine and the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. In December 2013, she was honored to receive the Jubilee of Reading Heritage Award by the DeKalb County Library System.
Tia’s first novel, A Heart of Devotion, was an Essence Magazine bestseller. She followed her popular debut with four other inspirational novels including Zora’s Cry, The Truth About Love, The Last Woman Standing, and Steppin’ Into The Good Life. In 2012, she released If These Shoes Could Talk, her first devotion book of The Prissy Purse Devotions series. Tia’s sixth novel, Friday Night Love, will be released in May 2014, followed by Sunday Morning Song in October 2014.
In addition to being an author, Tia is an inspirational speaker as well as an instructor for writing workshops. Her speaking and literary works have been spotlighted in a growing number of publications, including Black Enterprise magazine, Who’s Who In Atlanta, The Good Life magazine and the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. In December 2013, she was honored to receive the Jubilee of Reading Heritage Award by the DeKalb County Library System.
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February 21, 2014
It was ok. There were no surprises. This was a book club selection
June 16, 2020
Predictable
August 8, 2009
Ace Bowers is a pilot for one of Atlanta's major airlines and a God-fearing man. Lynette Bowers is pediatric dentist and a praying woman. It's been four years since their divorce. To her surprise, Lynette is beginning to have feelings for her ex. Again. Even though Ace has been seeing another woman for two years, he can't stop thinking about the woman he was once married to. He doesn't want to hurt his girlfriend, Sheila, but if God is leading him to reunite with Lynette, he is more than willing to let the Lord have His way.
Sheila can tell something isn't quite right; especially when Ace calls her by his ex-wife's name. She doesn't have the close relationship with God that Lynette has, so she isn't trying to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in this matter. When she finds out what's going on, she calls on her manipulative friend, Cassandra, to devise a plan that will help her keep her man.
In The Last Woman Standing the author doesn't mention God just every now and then. He is a main focus in the story: Ace and Lynette both love the Lord. They include the heavenly Father in their conversations with each other and other people. They don't just seek Him when they're troubled, they include Him in every aspect of their lives and they teach their teenage daughters, Carmen and Jada, to do the same. Lynette's parents, Pop Walter and Mama Claudette, are a couple who honor God first, then each other. Lynette's best friend, Audrey, and her husband, Kirk, are good examples of how spouses in a Christian marriage should relate to one another. Grandma Toot lives her life according to God's Word and she has a spiritual discernment that will make the devil flee! My favorite character, Jamal, is a nice, respectable young man who has a close relationship with God and knows how to treat a lady. And even though Sheila kept rationalizing, deep down she knew God was trying to do something in her life.
I really enjoyed reading this book! It is true Christian fiction! I had seen McCollors' name often and I always meant to read her work. The cover drew me to this one and I'm glad it did; otherwise, I would have missed out on an entertaining read that teaches valuable lessons without being preachy. I won't go on and on about all of the important messages this inspirational novel sends. I'll just mention one: Christians don't always get it right, but God is forgiving and if they would learn to trust in Him and follow His lead, things will turn out for the best.
Sheila can tell something isn't quite right; especially when Ace calls her by his ex-wife's name. She doesn't have the close relationship with God that Lynette has, so she isn't trying to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in this matter. When she finds out what's going on, she calls on her manipulative friend, Cassandra, to devise a plan that will help her keep her man.
In The Last Woman Standing the author doesn't mention God just every now and then. He is a main focus in the story: Ace and Lynette both love the Lord. They include the heavenly Father in their conversations with each other and other people. They don't just seek Him when they're troubled, they include Him in every aspect of their lives and they teach their teenage daughters, Carmen and Jada, to do the same. Lynette's parents, Pop Walter and Mama Claudette, are a couple who honor God first, then each other. Lynette's best friend, Audrey, and her husband, Kirk, are good examples of how spouses in a Christian marriage should relate to one another. Grandma Toot lives her life according to God's Word and she has a spiritual discernment that will make the devil flee! My favorite character, Jamal, is a nice, respectable young man who has a close relationship with God and knows how to treat a lady. And even though Sheila kept rationalizing, deep down she knew God was trying to do something in her life.
I really enjoyed reading this book! It is true Christian fiction! I had seen McCollors' name often and I always meant to read her work. The cover drew me to this one and I'm glad it did; otherwise, I would have missed out on an entertaining read that teaches valuable lessons without being preachy. I won't go on and on about all of the important messages this inspirational novel sends. I'll just mention one: Christians don't always get it right, but God is forgiving and if they would learn to trust in Him and follow His lead, things will turn out for the best.
December 22, 2014
Sheila Rushmore is scrapping the bottom of the barrel. Her friend, Cassandra, has convinced her to crash her ex’s wedding, she only have $20 to her name, is living in a friends guestroom and recently lost her job. Sheila is a high maintenance woman that doesn’t have a man, money or future. That is until she opens her heart to God. As she rushed into a bookstore to cool off from Atlanta’s intense heat, she meets Eden and life takes a right turn.
Eden and Sherri were church members that quickly took Sheila into their sisterly group. Eden talks about how "crisis is change trying to take place...when in crisis you better believe you're being changed, too.” Sherri encouraged Sheila to ask God for her true passion and have that drive her into her destiny. With resistance, Shelia embraces her thirst for a better life by learning about what God, journaling and reading the Word. In step with the change she wants to be, Sheila sets out to step up her game by getting to know what she wants out of life, forgiving those that wronged her or she straight out dissed, and taking back what she easily gave away.
McCollors uses humor and Christian principles to show that change may not be easy but it’s definitely worth it. The supporting characters will keep you laughing and the situations are things that we all experience. Some of the sayings stopped me in my tracks and made me laugh uncontrollably like…"his looks had slid down like mud on a hill”. While paraphrased scriptures really gave me pause causing me to think about my own worldliness…”owe man nothing but love”. There were a few items that didn’t come full circle for me – Sheila’s job situation, her relationship with Lee, and her mother’s health. However, the idea did get across…are you “STEPPIN’ INTO THE GOOD LIFE” with the Lord, Jesus Christ?
Eden and Sherri were church members that quickly took Sheila into their sisterly group. Eden talks about how "crisis is change trying to take place...when in crisis you better believe you're being changed, too.” Sherri encouraged Sheila to ask God for her true passion and have that drive her into her destiny. With resistance, Shelia embraces her thirst for a better life by learning about what God, journaling and reading the Word. In step with the change she wants to be, Sheila sets out to step up her game by getting to know what she wants out of life, forgiving those that wronged her or she straight out dissed, and taking back what she easily gave away.
McCollors uses humor and Christian principles to show that change may not be easy but it’s definitely worth it. The supporting characters will keep you laughing and the situations are things that we all experience. Some of the sayings stopped me in my tracks and made me laugh uncontrollably like…"his looks had slid down like mud on a hill”. While paraphrased scriptures really gave me pause causing me to think about my own worldliness…”owe man nothing but love”. There were a few items that didn’t come full circle for me – Sheila’s job situation, her relationship with Lee, and her mother’s health. However, the idea did get across…are you “STEPPIN’ INTO THE GOOD LIFE” with the Lord, Jesus Christ?
November 17, 2009
The Last Woman Standing is a novel that speaks on a divorce couple (Lynette and Ace) who are dating other people and are still cordial for their children sakes. However, one tends to wonder how they can be so cordial and such good friends after they divorced? Is there more than meets the eye? Although Lynette and Ace have two lovely girls, Carmen and Jada, it appears that under that thick skin they still have feelings for one another. When the two ladies meet, Lynette and Ace’s girlfriend, Sheila, surprisingly they keep their cool under these measures. Sheila desperately wants to marry Ace and have his children regardless of his past marriage and children, but it appears after two years, he is not ready for another serious relationship.
Tia McCollors novel is well-written, yet at times I found it rather slow in pace and lack of excitement (page-turner). She shines on some passages from the Bible from time to time to deliver a message to those who believe in God’s Word and how it relates to our social life or relationships. This book is for those who enjoy reading contemporary fiction, women’s fiction, general romance, and/or Christian fiction books.
Adrienna Turner
AAMBC Book Reviewer
Tia McCollors novel is well-written, yet at times I found it rather slow in pace and lack of excitement (page-turner). She shines on some passages from the Bible from time to time to deliver a message to those who believe in God’s Word and how it relates to our social life or relationships. This book is for those who enjoy reading contemporary fiction, women’s fiction, general romance, and/or Christian fiction books.
Adrienna Turner
AAMBC Book Reviewer
June 19, 2011
I finished reading it in two days (it's a pretty easy read), but I'm not sure if that's because I couldn't put it down or because I just kept hoping that something exciting would happen.
This book can be summarized in one line- a divorced couple falls in love again and easily get back together.
This book has a lot going for it, maybe too much. It felt like a combination of a lot of books that I've read in the past year. It had romance, deceit, faith and religion, debt, friendships, etc. The problem I had with the book was that it didn't develop any of those themes well enough for me. I just kept waiting for the sparks to really fly or for the jealous ex-girlfriend to really do something horrible and not just dream about it. But it didn't happen, and I was left wanting a real conflict that I didn't already know how it would end. The writing was fine but nothing ground-breaking. So overall this book was okay but not special and not going to the top of my must-read list. I don't regret reading it, but I probably wouldn't pick it up again anytime soon.
This book can be summarized in one line- a divorced couple falls in love again and easily get back together.
This book has a lot going for it, maybe too much. It felt like a combination of a lot of books that I've read in the past year. It had romance, deceit, faith and religion, debt, friendships, etc. The problem I had with the book was that it didn't develop any of those themes well enough for me. I just kept waiting for the sparks to really fly or for the jealous ex-girlfriend to really do something horrible and not just dream about it. But it didn't happen, and I was left wanting a real conflict that I didn't already know how it would end. The writing was fine but nothing ground-breaking. So overall this book was okay but not special and not going to the top of my must-read list. I don't regret reading it, but I probably wouldn't pick it up again anytime soon.
February 8, 2017
Another good read!
It has been a long time since I read a book by Tia McCollors and I was not disappointed. Ace was an upstanding man of God and when he did sin, he sought God's forgiveness as well as those he offended and kept it moving. Both Ace and Lynette had really good friends that they were accountable to, which is a big help in our walk with Christ. Look forward to the sequel.
It has been a long time since I read a book by Tia McCollors and I was not disappointed. Ace was an upstanding man of God and when he did sin, he sought God's forgiveness as well as those he offended and kept it moving. Both Ace and Lynette had really good friends that they were accountable to, which is a big help in our walk with Christ. Look forward to the sequel.
May 13, 2013
Have you ever wished that God would give you a Do-Over? You could change that one horrible mistake you made in your life. Some of us might need more than one, but for Ace and Lynette Bowers that one mistake was getting a divorce.
The Last Woman Standing illustrated how even Godly, spiritual people can confuse their priorities and allow their marriage to come second or third in their lives.
As a wife, mother and working woman, I appreciated Tia's warning to keep God first, family second and career third. I look forward to reading more books from Tia McCollors.
Keleigh Crigler Hadley author of Revenge, Inc.
The Last Woman Standing illustrated how even Godly, spiritual people can confuse their priorities and allow their marriage to come second or third in their lives.
As a wife, mother and working woman, I appreciated Tia's warning to keep God first, family second and career third. I look forward to reading more books from Tia McCollors.
Keleigh Crigler Hadley author of Revenge, Inc.
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February 7, 2011Pretty good for Christian fiction. I loved how she earnestly incorporated the heroine's genuine faith. It wasn't a story about a woman who called her self a Christian, and yet had loose morals (except for secondary characters). The heroine of the story was an honorable woman, yet real at the same time. I truly enjoyed it.
October 27, 2012
This was a great book! I enjoyed it from the beginning to end. I like how Lynette always carried herself as a respectful lady. I knew Shelia was crazy when I seen that she put man before God. You should always put God first in everything. I was thrilled when Ace and Lynette got back together. Great job with this one Tia , now getting ready for Steppin Into The Good Life! Shelia' s story.......
October 10, 2009
THis was a very good book, Tia is one of my favorite authors
November 20, 2009
Read my review for AAMBC later. This book is good for those who like contemporary fiction, women's fiction, and general romance. It was slow paced for me.
December 27, 2009
Picked it up on the "new" shelf at the library. Wasn't what I expected it to be, but it was entertaining and so I finished it.
February 21, 2010
This was the first book that I've read by Tia McCollors. I really enjoyed it.
April 15, 2011
I enjoy reading Tia McColor's books. This book had me turning each page with anticipation of what was to happen next. I love the way the story ended.
November 23, 2014
This was a good book. I think that Shelia should have not been so in love with a man. Before she love a man she need to learn to love herself first then God then a man.
June 11, 2014
I enjoyed the book even though at times it was hard to understand due to all the spelling errors. The plot was good and enjoyable once I got the flow.
January 25, 2015
Awesome Story!
I loved this book! It was about faith, family and listening to the voice of God! Ace and Lynnette are truly a God fearing couple. Now I'm on to their next book!
I loved this book! It was about faith, family and listening to the voice of God! Ace and Lynnette are truly a God fearing couple. Now I'm on to their next book!
March 11, 2016
Library request. Interesting story telling.
July 1, 2013
Cheesy but an ok read.
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