I'm So Sure (The Charmed Life) [Paperback]

Jenny B. Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 3, 2009 | Series: The Charmed Life

Think you're having a rough week? Bella's stepdad, a semi-pro wrestler, just signed the entire family up for a reality TV show. Bella's first thought: Kill. Me. Now.

Living in Truman, Oklahoma wasn't 100% miserable for Bella. Sure, she misses Manhattan, couture clothes, and her dad. But she was making new friends at Truman High and almost enjoying her work at the school newspaper. Then the whole stepdad-wrestler-reality-show issue hit and her life is now being splashed across weekly tabloids and broadcast news.

As if having a camera crew following her around isn't bad enough, Bella soon discovers a conspiracy against the Truman High prom queen candidates. And the closer she gets to the answer, the more danger she's in.

As her relationship with Luke teeters between friendship and romance, Bella's ex-boyfriend Hunter reappears and vies for Bella's attention. Denying allegations of a love triangle, working to solve the prom queen mystery, and trying to keep her cool on national television finally motivate Bella to start talking--and listening--to God more.

But what comes next has Bella once again screaming: I'M. SO. SURE.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (November 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595545425
• ISBN-13: 978-1595545428
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bella Returns!, October 30, 2009

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reg (Houston) - See all my reviews

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This is the second book by Jenny B. Jones about Bella Kirkwood. Ms Jones is described as a writer of Christian fiction and teaches high school. I loved the first book and eagerly looked forward to this one. The first book had minor references, in my opinion, to religion. This one had much more. It wasn't over the top, but there was definitely more. Both of the books have mystery and intrigue as well as teenage angst. I was skeptical about how she would handle the wrestling/reality TV show idea and found it was done pretty well. The mystery and how it would be resolved took a few unexpected turns which made you want to keep reading to see how it resolved.

There will be a 3rd book in the Charmed Life Series, So Over My Head. It is due out May 2010, which will be a very long wait! These books are set in a high school in Oklahoma so the target audience would be teenage girls. I taught high school for over 22 years and, even though I have long passed my teenage years, I really enjoyed the two books in the series and will read the third when it comes out.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Watch out Edward!, November 18, 2009

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Carla Torrijos (Fayetteville, AR) - See all my reviews
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You you haven't read any Jenny B. Jones, now is the best time to start. It is also a great gift for your young girl readers.(Perfect Christmas Stocking Stuffer)

"I'm so sure" is a great follow up to "So Not Happening." The story had me laughing out loud, on the edge of my seat with suspense, sweating out the romantic tension scenes and remembering the role God plays in our lives. Watch out Edward Cullen, Luke is hot, gentlemanly and has a sense of humor.

Great book for all ages! I read this book twice in one week. I really enjoyed it! It is an easy read and entertaining. I teach Jr. High and feel like I'm still part of it when I read these books. I can't wait to get my hands on the third one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As usual, Jenny B. Jones had me laughing out loud., December 29, 2009

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Review by Jill Williamson

What would you do if your stepdad made the cut for a reality TV show called Pile Driver of Dreams that will air weekly on World Wrestling Television? This is Bella Kirkwood's latest nightmare. Not only is her stepdad wearing a pirate costume that involves spandex, the cameras are following the whole family to see how each wrestler lives. Now, Bella's personal life--or random, not-so-true versions of it--is being splashed across weekly tabloids. Not so helpful when Bella is investigating a possible sabotage against the Truman High prom. Or when her ex-boyfriend, Hunter, and her boss, Luke, start giving her mixed signals.

As usual, Jenny B. Jones had me laughing out loud. My husband shot me the raised eyebrow again and again as I read this book, mostly during Bella's stint as an employee at the Pancho's Mexican Villa. This might just be my favorite Jones' book yet. This is the second Charmed Life novel. I love the combination of humor and mystery in this series. I also really like the animals on the cover. And of course, the ache in my side when I'm done reading. I highly recommend this book for any girl, including those of us who've already graduated from high school and them some. Trust me, you will not be bored.