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"chick lit goes pulpit"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted May 8, 2005

In Nashville, thirty years old Associate Reverend Betsy Blessing is planning to tell the congregation at the Church of the Shepard that she is quitting the pulpit though she remains a staunch believer. Her problem is not doubts, but fear of failure letting down the Congregation. Betsy believes Read more...

"Going to the Chapel with this entertaining tale!"
Reviewed by Sharon Galligar Chance
Posted July 28, 2005

It's a tough job being the spiritual leader. But it's even tougher when you happen to be a twenty-something young lady whose congregation is skeptical of your abilities in the first place. Combine that will the overwhelming desire to find a little romance in your life, and you have Reverend Read more...

Summary

Blessed Are the Fabulous. Life would be perfect for Reverend Betsy Blessing if it weren't for parishioners who keel over during her sermons, steal money from the collection box, and set her up with ex-cons. Not to mention the very inconvenient feelings she is suddenly having for her long-time friend, fellow seminarian, and verbal sparring partner, David Swenson. It isn't until Betsy is thrust into the position of senior minister for her church, however, that she discovers the real cause of her discontent: her fear of failing has become stronger than her faith in herself. Is it really possible to keep a good woman down? Can Betsy reclaim her confidence while reconciling her clerical robe with high heels and the right shade of lipstick? A fun-loving look at a single girl's life on the other side of the altar, Heavens to Betsy is also a hilarious and joyful celebration of strong, stylish, and faithful womanhood.