Ready or Not

by Jenn Faulk

Sophia Renee Thibideaux doesn’t need anyone. With a business empire to rule over, men to admire her from afar, and a perfectly ordered, perfectly put together life, she’s content and in control. Until the right man turns out to be the wrong man, her business begins to morph into something horrendously tacky, and she finds herself stuck half a world away on a mercy mission to a friend in need. To further complicate matters, the odd pilot commissioned to translate for her as she does business overseas forces her to take a critical look at all she once thought to be true about life, herself, and God… all while speaking to her heart in a way no man has ever managed to do before. As everything changes very quickly around her, Sophie begins to consider not what she needs but what she wants. Will she have enough faith to step out and take it?

Genres: Romance

262 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 30, 2013

About the author

Jenn Faulk is a native Texan who enjoys reading and writing chick lit. She's a pastor's wife, a stay-at-home mom, and a marathon enthusiast who loves talking about Jesus and what a difference He's made in her life. She has a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Houston and a MA in Missiology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

While all of Jenn's books are standalone novels with no cliffhanger endings, incomplete plots, or questions left unanswered, there is a suggested reading order that might be helpful as you get into the books...

Resolutions
Different Stars
Just Breathe
Best Day Ever
Even Still
Ready or Not
A Little Faith
Promises Kept
Beyond the Game
Just Friends
A New Tune
Pure Fiction
Home to You
Something Better
From Here on Out
Anywhere
Happily Ever After
Perfectly Pretend
Take Heart
So Like Us
Christmas Surprises
Tis the Season
The Plan
A Big Summer
Taking Chances
Destination Wedding
Crushed
Run (with L.N. Cronk)
Childish Ways
The New Girl
You and Me, Baby
Obsessed (with L.N. Cronk)
What a Christmas
Romance, Reality, and Blog Writers
Meet in the Middle
The Same Place (with L.N. Cronk)
Always
Lost and Found
Who You Know
The Mrs. Degree
You Again
Taken (with L.N. Cronk)
First Love
All My Days
Picture Perfect
Worth It
Wasted Time
Holiday Town
The One That Got Away
Meant To Be
All I Ever Wanted
Stuck on You
Pieced Together
Where You Are
Close Enough
All I Want for Christmas
Unexpected
Magical
Broken
Extraordinary
Wanted
Mine
More
Becoming Us (with Jaycee Weaver)
Maybe
Unmasked
Lucky
Called
Forever

Reviews

[J.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book by one of my favorite authors. I have started reading through her books in order, after starting with a free book and getting totally hooked. I love the way characters from earlier books later get their own story.
I didn't like Sophie in earlier books, but her character arc and growth (like Chloe's) totally won me over. Also, I loved spending time with Sara and Daniel and Ana Marie and Willem, not to mention Sophie's family members again. I love the blend of humor, spiritual and interpersonal conflict, adventure, and character journey found in every book.
Try it, and see if you don't get as hooked on this story world as I am.

[Trish · Rating 3 out of 5]

After being introduced to Sophie in Best Day Ever, I was curious to see what the author would do with this character. I enjoyed seeing her soften and realize how she wasn't truly living out her faith. I also enjoyed her interactions with Willem and the people in Namibia, specifically in the refugee camp.

That being said, I found her reaction to the situation with "Sophie's Choice" finances to be pretty hard to swallow. A great illustration of grace and mercy? Absolutely! But it felt like just that - an illustration, NOT something that would happen in real life.

[Debbi]

I loved following Sophia on her trip to Africa and even though she followed God in her everyday life she realized on this trip how she always put her business and money first and not God. Here in Africa she learned so much about herself and the needs of so many people she was able to help. I loved that she fell in love and had such a softer side with the people around her both in friendships and in business.

[Laura Van Nice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sophia Thibideaux is successful, wealthy and beautiful. The last thing she needs is a man. But when she ends up in Africa on a mission of mercy for a friend, she just might find out that the last thing she needs is just what she wants.

Sophia wasn't a terribly likable character in the beginning, but over the course of the story her growth both personally and spiritually made for an enjoyable read. All together it was a skillful mixture of quirky humor, poignancy, and spiritual truth.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun, quick read

Fun, quick read

This was a very fun and quick read. it took me a few chapters to really get into it, but once it got to the climax, I couldn't stop reading. I had mixed feelings about the main character but still enjoyed the book.

[Kristy Swaim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another great book by Jenn Faulk. I could not put it down. I love the way she tells a story. A must read for someone looking for a sweet story

[Shannon Sappington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this!

I love how the author shows us a deeper side to Sophia. I love this book as much as the first one! Two thumbs up!

[Dana Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ready or Not

This was a sweet and fun romance that kept me up way too late reading because I just couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this book.

[Nicole Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved the character of Willhem and his rise from wretched life to following Christ.