A Stitch in Time

Dee Harris is busy with the reconstruction of her life in so many areas. Her 30-year marriage to her husband, Lyle, seems to be over after she caught him having an affair. Her two 30-plus year old children are still living at home with their father. She lost 150 pounds and has undergone several reconstructive surgeries. Her career as a consultant has really taken off. All of this, plus she has become a Christian. Dee's life is very fast-paced. Her job at LeGrande Enterprises includes helping raise money for causes through events and helping committees plan out projects. Eating has always been a comfort to Dee, but after her weight loss surgery, she has to be extra careful to eat in a whole new way. At one event, Dee eats an egg roll that wasn't chewed enough which sent Dee to the ladies room. This is where she meets Lily. Lily is a very wealthy lady who lives in Las Vegas. She needs help in planning and implementing a huge building project. Is this a divine appointment? Dee's boss and friend, Areta, does not understand Dee's Christianity. Stress mounts as reports are given to Areta about Dee aggressively evangelizing clients and coworkers. Where are these anonymous reports coming from? Dee wants to divorce her husband for she cannot forgive him for the affair. Lyle is not cooperating by not signing the divorce papers. Her children, Kelsey and Kent, have enjoyed their lives living at home. Their lives begin to change along with their attitudes toward their mother. Lily's nephew, Carter, is a handsome cowboy who is on the committee for the project. He becomes an interest to Dee on a personal basis. Carter's twin, Colt, died and has left his land for the project to build an art museum that will glorify God in the arts. Problems arise as the committee members have different views on how this should be done. Will the project get started by the January 1 deadline, or will the land be forfeited? Allison Bottke does a wonderful job with her first novel. Her sense of humor and detail gives life to the story and makes it fun and believable.

Allison Bottke so accurately portrays the honest struggles of being a new Christian in the real world. This book is not only fun and a great read but one that so many women can relate to. I can't wait to read her next book.

I've enjoyed all of Allison Bottke's work. This one, her first novel "A Stitch In Time was" a fun read, couldn't put it down. Refreshing, full of life, might I say "everyday life" with all the glitz and glamour of "would I really want that life". Really made you stop and think and then finally realize what really is important? That being God, He is the reality and the glitz and the glamour and the knowing and the not knowing! He's it, He's what we are all really looking for! Thanks for making that so clear in this novel Allison. I look forward to reading your next and next and next!

So awesome for her first novel! This book is for women of all ages, not just 50 plus! Weight loss, plastic surgery, divorce, fashion, glitz & glamour! What more could you ask for in a book? With a mystery(surprise) ending! I'd like a sequel, but better yet...a MOVIE!! Looking forward to more novels from Allison Bottke. Keep them coming!

Allison Bottke's new book is a stitch -- and she is a fresh new voice in Christian fiction. Can't wait to read more from this author.