6. Ash believed his family instead of trusting his fiancée. Why do you think it was so hard for him to accept Jenna was telling the truth without proof? Based on the evidence Ash had, would you have believed Jenna was guilty? Why or why not?
7. Jenna was able to do the trust exercise with the people she didn't trust by putting her faith in God and letting go. Have you ever done a trust exercise like that? How does it make you feel when you give over all your trust to God?
8. After Jenna has forgiven Ash, their relationship is again tested when he doesn't believe she’s telling the truth until he has proof. If you were Jenna, how would you feel? Do you think you could forgive someone a second time for falsely accusing you? Even if they apologize again when the truth comes out, would you give them a third chance? Why or why not?
for I Hope You Dance
1. Skye was in love with the idea of love. Did she have unrealistic expectations of romance and/or marriage? In what ways did her faith in God protect her from making poor choices?
2. Grant’s past relationships with women before he was a Christian weren't respectful or healthy. What did he do right to change his behaviors? What could he have done better?
3. Skye and Grant both fell in love quickly. Do you believe in love at first sight? Why or why not?
4. Grant’s history with his family was loving but made him reluctant to marry and have kids of his own. How has your family history impacted your marriage and/or your plans for the future?
5. Skye makes assumptions about her future with Grant that nearly end their relationship. What assumptions have you made in your relationships (romantic or otherwise) that you need to talk over with a loved one?
6. In the end, Skye realizes the importance of living in the present. In what ways have you allowed memories of the past and/or dreams or fears for your future to spoil the present? What steps can you take to live more fully today?
for Love on a Deadline
1. Ethan made a radical decision when he realized he’d lost sight of what was really important. Describe a time when you had to make a life-changing decision. What were the circumstances? The outcome?
2. Painful memories from Mackenzie’s past made it difficult for her to see herself the way others did. What characters in the book were instrumental in changing her perspective?
3. What was the most embarrassing thing that happened to you in high school? If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would it be?
4. Hollis tells Mackenzie that “sometimes you do crazy things for the people you love.” Give an example of that from your own life.
5. What was your favorite scene in the book? Why?
6. Why do you think Mac decides to stay in Red Leaf? If you were in her situation, what would you have done?
for Love Takes the Cake
1. Charlotte was a single mom convinced God would send her a certain kind of man because of her fears and regrets from the past. Yet when Will came into her life, he was anything but what she expected. Have you ever had God bless you with a desire of your heart that went beyond what you felt you deserved?
2. Charlotte was living her dream of running her own bakery, while Will was still trying to figure out what to do next after his step down from active military. What would you do career-wise, if you could be guaranteed not to fail?
3. Will felt responsible for his sister’s accident that made her paralyzed, and he carried that weight to the point of it stifling his own life. Have you ever taken on a burden you weren’t meant to carry? How did you get past it?
4. Charlotte struggled at one of the wedding showers, having come both as the caterer and as Will’s date. Have you ever been in a social situation that was awkward because of mixed roles or for feeling like you didn’t belong?
5. Because of her past, Charlotte struggled with jealousy when it came to Will, even though he’d done nothing to give her reason to. Have you ever allowed your insecurities to almost ruin a good thing in your life out of fear or misunderstanding? How did you handle it afterward?
6. Like Will, Charlotte also struggled with regret and bearing the burden of false guilt, and had to learn how to go to God and be set free from those misconceptions. What misconceptions or false truths are you tempted to believe about yourself?
for The Perfect Arrangement
1. Who was your favorite character and why?
2. Amelia has dealt with some pretty significant losses, and yet she says her life isn’t tragic. Could you say the same thing if you were her? Are you more likely to focus on the good or the bad?
3. Who are you more like—Amelia, or her best friend, Rachel? How so?
4. Amelia feels very protective of her brother, William. Is there anybody in your life you feel extra protective of? Why?
5. Do you think William’s fiancée, Bridget, was being honest? Do you think Nate’s advice to let it go and respect William’s wishes was good advice? Why or why not?
6. George tells Amelia that love is a risk, it’s just a matter of who you’re going to take the risk with. How do you know when somebody is worth the risk?
7. Just for fun—what do you think the 24 stands for?