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Taking Chances
Jill Walker isn't interested in going on a road trip to the middle of nowhere, especially not with Mark Jackson, the weirdest missionary she's ever met. Her loyalty to her friends and her church, however, compels her to pack her bags, head out west, and help him adjust back to US culture. Along the way, he helps her to confront her past, deal with her present reality, and consider a very different future. Can God's best be within Jill's reach if she's just willing to take a chance and trust that His grace is enough?
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2016
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About the author
Jenn Faulk
80 books143 followersJenn 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
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
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July 4, 2020
Jill and Mark
When I realized who Jill was - the overtly flirty co-worker to Jacob Morales in Anywhere...I was like oh boy here we go! Especially how she interacted with Pastor Stephen. But the Lord got a hold of her heart and she became a new creation in Christ. Then, several years later she met Mark Jackson, whom we met in From Here On Out. Will Mark be able to look past all of Jill's previous sins, as horrible as they were?
Two things I didn't like or appreciate in the story. Mark...as on fire as he is for Jesus and trying his all to show other Christ...why is he made out to be such an idiot or as he's called here "a freak show". I can't imagine a missionary acting like he did in the first part of this book. But looking past all that inane silliness, I loved his character. His warmth, selflessness and his love of others touched my heart.
The other thing is what another reviewer mentioned. The slam of Fox News viewers. That was uncalled for and very offensive.
But regardless, I loved this story and am looking forward to the next in the series.
When I realized who Jill was - the overtly flirty co-worker to Jacob Morales in Anywhere...I was like oh boy here we go! Especially how she interacted with Pastor Stephen. But the Lord got a hold of her heart and she became a new creation in Christ. Then, several years later she met Mark Jackson, whom we met in From Here On Out. Will Mark be able to look past all of Jill's previous sins, as horrible as they were?
Two things I didn't like or appreciate in the story. Mark...as on fire as he is for Jesus and trying his all to show other Christ...why is he made out to be such an idiot or as he's called here "a freak show". I can't imagine a missionary acting like he did in the first part of this book. But looking past all that inane silliness, I loved his character. His warmth, selflessness and his love of others touched my heart.
The other thing is what another reviewer mentioned. The slam of Fox News viewers. That was uncalled for and very offensive.
But regardless, I loved this story and am looking forward to the next in the series.
November 26, 2020
I think this might be my favorite of Jenn Faulk's books so far. It was different from others I've read, having only the heroine's POV--which switched to first-person at the end! This POV choice added to the reader's suspense and made the hero (who is both weird and amazing) more mysterious. I love these books for their emphasis on God's grace and the great depictions of what "true love" should look like in many different forms.
I do recommend reading the author's books in the order they were written for greater appreciation of the side characters!
Warning: This books starts out looking shocking, but trust me, it isn't!
I do recommend reading the author's books in the order they were written for greater appreciation of the side characters!
Warning: This books starts out looking shocking, but trust me, it isn't!
August 29, 2018
A Good Christian Romance
Loved this book because their romance is based on falling in love slowly and with God's involvement.
Jill's growth as a Christian shows us that even as strong believers and followers we still can grow in our faith.
And the romance between Jill and Mark is so sweet and endearing.
Can't wait to read the next book.
Loved this book because their romance is based on falling in love slowly and with God's involvement.
Jill's growth as a Christian shows us that even as strong believers and followers we still can grow in our faith.
And the romance between Jill and Mark is so sweet and endearing.
Can't wait to read the next book.
May 23, 2018
Great Stoy
Really enjoyed reading this book! If you like Christian Romance I would recommend this book and this author. Very good!
Really enjoyed reading this book! If you like Christian Romance I would recommend this book and this author. Very good!
December 13, 2018
A beautiful love story about grace faith and courage. I'm truly a fan of this interconnected world that Jenn Faulk has crafted. Another good read.
August 14, 2020
Easy read and loved the characters.
January 9, 2018
Having "met" both main characters in earlier Jenn Faulk books, I enjoyed reading their story. Faulk does a good job illustrating Biblical truths through life stories of her characters.
April 17, 2016
Fun characters with a great lesson in faith!
This was another great story by Jenn Faulk! I wasn't ready for it to end. Jill and Mark were such interesting and entertaining characters that I wanted to see how the rest of their story played out. I enjoyed Mark's appearance in The Plan and was happy to see him get his own story. Stepping out in faith is so hard - whether it's in relationships or following where you believe God is leading you. Faulk has a gift for explaining God's love and grace using believable characters and believable life experiences.
This was another great story by Jenn Faulk! I wasn't ready for it to end. Jill and Mark were such interesting and entertaining characters that I wanted to see how the rest of their story played out. I enjoyed Mark's appearance in The Plan and was happy to see him get his own story. Stepping out in faith is so hard - whether it's in relationships or following where you believe God is leading you. Faulk has a gift for explaining God's love and grace using believable characters and believable life experiences.
April 24, 2016
Sweet and Adorable Romance
I absolutely loved this book! It was such a sweet and fun book to read. It made me smile. This is definitely a feel good book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope she will continue with another book featuring Bradley and Lisa. I think they need a romance too. I also enjoyed the introduction this book had at the end for her upcoming book. I
I absolutely loved this book! It was such a sweet and fun book to read. It made me smile. This is definitely a feel good book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope she will continue with another book featuring Bradley and Lisa. I think they need a romance too. I also enjoyed the introduction this book had at the end for her upcoming book. I
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