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Delightfully mixing inspirational romance and contemporary fiction, Vanessa Davis Griggs’ novels are gripping emotional rollercoaster rides.
The wedding between Angela Gabriel and Brent Underwood promises to be the Birmingham event of the year - and aspiring event planner Melissa Anderson has been working feverishly to make it happen. During this hectic time, she even agrees to go out on a date with a most unlikely prospect: Marcus Peeples.
When it came to Marcus, it definitely wasn't love at first sight. But after a lovely evening together of Bible study at Followers of Jesus Faith Worship Center, Melissa has a change of heart. She learns that Marcus is divorced, a fact she can't reconcile with scripture even though she knows he's a good man and father. But when Marcus's diva ex-wife decides she wants him back, Melissa soon discovers love, divorce, and faith have quite a bit in common.
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- vzeno
- 03-14-25
Terrible Ending
I did not like that there was no resolution to Sasha. This was an unfinished story. You left the reader with too many unanswered questions. Why???
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- calideej
- 06-01-16
Awesome read!
i truly enjoyed the story line and loved the character of Marcus and what he brought to the story!
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- Cornelia Turner
- 04-10-25
I love this series
I loved this book and the entire series by this author. This is 2025 and still relevant. Great story and Scriptures and Bible study!
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- Whitney
- 02-20-15
WONDERFUL STORY!!!
Would you listen to Practicing What You Preach again? Why?
WITHOUT A DOUBT. I ENJOYED EVERYTHING ABOUTH THIS BOOK, LOVED MARCUS AND MELISSA THEY WERE SO CUTE TOGETHER.
Who was your favorite character and why?
MELISSA, SHE WAS RELATABLE.
What about Shari Peele’s performance did you like?
LOVE SHARI PEELE SHE ALWAYS BRINGS LIFE TO HER RECORDINGS.
Who was the most memorable character of Practicing What You Preach and why?
MELISSA, JUST LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT HER.
Any additional comments?
GREAT READ, WOULD RECOMMEND TO ALL.
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- Pat Snow
- 04-17-24
won't be disappointed
I'm really enjoying this series of books. Every character leads you to new characters. I'm so looking forward to the next book of new characters
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- Zero
- 10-24-19
Great story! Don't agree with all the theology.
Loved the story of the spiritual underdog winning. The author's books are witty, juicy and spiritual. Although I don't always personally agree with all of the interpretations of the Bible. Still a healthy alternative for any Christian who loves juicy, fictional audio book. Thank you Vanessa!
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- L@vely35
- 11-01-23
Practice What You PREACH!!!!
Another great book by Vanessa Davis Griggs. I enjoyed the storyline.
I enjoy her listening to her books, they really make me think about my relationship with God.
I love Shari Peele as the narrator.
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- Kisha M. Anderson
- 05-31-18
Heartwarming
I enjoyed the scriptures at the beginning of each chapter. It prompted me to reflect on those scriptures and even look up various versus in my own Bible. It felt like Bible Study during the chapter where Marcus was explaining to Melissa about divorce. The story line was heartwarming as well. Joyful ending. The narrator has a beautiful voice.
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- mark russell
- 07-06-18
good book
this was a good book, never been disappointed from this author. little bit too much detail felt drawn out. The performance was good.
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- Tawanda
- 10-18-12
great inspiring love story
Would you consider the audio edition of Practicing What You Preach to be better than the print version?
I haven't read the book but I really enjoyed the audio
Who was your favorite character and why?
Marcus, he was a good godly man
Have you listened to any of Shari Peele’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
no
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
the grass not greener on the other side
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