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Marrying a handsome, wealthy lawyer and living in a Hollywood Hills mansion...it's a dream come true for twenty-four-year-old Jana, from the moment Lawrence Collins swept her off her feet and into his luxurious world. True, she put her studies at a local Bible college on hold in order to wed after a six-month whirlwind romance. Beautiful and vivacious, with a stunning body, Jana knows men like Lawrence don't come along every day, and she vows to be a perfect companion -- the ideal wife -- to this sexy, powerful man. But at what price?

From her wardrobe and hairstyle to her friends and her choice of church, Lawrence seems to want to change Jana into someone she's not...and soon, the man Jana thought she knew will test her values and her faith with a shocking revelation that goes against everything she believes. How far will Jana be willing to go to keep the man she loves? With her "ideal" marriage falling apart, Jana -- the real, modest, smart, and strong girl who knows what she stands for -- must put her trust in God, and follow His guiding light out of the darkness of a broken relationship.



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Jacquelin Thomas is the national bestselling and award-winning author whose many adult novels include Defining Moments, Saved in the City, Soul Journey, A Change Is Gonna Come, The Prodigal Husband, and Singsation. Her short fiction is featured in the Pocket Books anthology Have a Little Faith. A driving force in the world of Christian fiction, she is the founder and producer of the annual Faith-Based Arts Conference, an event showcasing authors in the field.

Visit her website at www.jacquelinthomas.com.


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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket (October 6, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416599630
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416599630
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,327 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Whose Ideal?, October 5, 2009
The Ideal Wife by Jacquelin Thomas was a book, that at the very beginning I knew where it was going, however, I enjoyed it just the same. Jana has spent her whole life immersed in the Bible. She was actually attending a bible college until she was convinced by her new husband, Lawrence, to quit. Lawrence is entranced with his wife's beauty and though he knows she is ultra-conservative and very spiritual, his mission is to turn her into what he wants her to be. He chooses to use the Bible as a tool to get what he wants. What he does not bargain for is how much his new, much younger wife really knows.

At first, Jana is focused on submitting to her husband, but as time passes she discovers that Lawrence has a lot of issues. One of the bigger issues being that he attends a church where the Word is skewered to allow its parishioners to engage in illicit behavior. There were times when I could not believe what I was reading. It was amazing to read how one could take a passage from the Bible and render an amazing interpretation to fit his or her own desires. Immediately, Jana knows she is not interested in the same things her husband is but, will her love for him, make her change and become what he wants? Or will her sister, Robyn and best friend Graciela, be able to talk some sense into her? More importantly, will her faith sustain her?

Ms. Thomas answers all of these questions in an entertaining and fast-paced manner. And though the reader may know where he or she is going, they will enjoy the ride. I recommend The Ideal Wife to all who enjoy contemporary Christian fiction.

Angelia Vernon Menchan
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking, October 4, 2009
Jana thinks she has it all when she gives up Bible College and marries rich and powerful Lawrence Collins. Settling into a life of luxury, she soon learns that every thing has a price, including love.

In The Ideal Wife, Jacquelin Thomas takes the ideology of submission to a whole new level. This novel not only ministers to women, but also challenges men to evaluate their motives for wanting The Ideal Wife.
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3.0 out of 5 stars PRETTY GOOD READ, October 21, 2009
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I liked the characters and the storyline flowed very well. The ending was predictable, but I do recommend this quick and easy read on a flight.
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