{"product_id":"made-to-last-melissa-tagg-9780764211324","title":"Made to Last","description":"Miranda Woodruff has it all. At least, that's how it looks when she's starring in her homebuilding television show, \u003ci\u003eFrom the Ground Up\u003c\/i\u003e. So when her network begins to talk about making cuts, she'll do anything to boost ratings and save her show--even if it means pretending to be married to a man who's definitely not the fiance who ran out on her three years ago.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen a handsome reporter starts shadowing Miranda's every move, all his digging into her personal life brings him a little too close to the truth--and to her. Can the girl whose entire identity is wrapped up in her on-screen persona finally find the nerve to set the record straight? And if she does, will the life she's built come crashing down just as she's found a love to last?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sweet, fun, and faith-filled, Melissa Tagg's \u003ci\u003eMade To Last\u003c\/i\u003e is a story made to delight lovers of romance and behind-the-scenes reality TV. Pull up an armchair and enjoy!\"--Lisa Wingate, National Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eBlue Moon Bay\u003c\/i\u003e, one of Booklist's Top 10 of 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Clever plot. Engaging, funny, fresh writing. A winning voice with deeper layers that touch the heart. Melissa Tagg is the whole package. A delight for CBA readers.\"--Rachel Hauck, award-winning and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon a Prince\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If there is such thing as a perfect story, Melissa Tagg has written it with this first novel. Laugh-out-loud funny, a delightful premise, hunky heroes, surprising plot twists and poignant, heart-tugging moments, all wound together with beautiful writing. \u003ci\u003eMade to Last\u003c\/i\u003e is a keeper that will charm its way onto your shelf, and into your heart.\"--Susan May Warren, RITA Award winner and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTake a Chance on Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMade to Last\u003c\/i\u003e is a fun romantic comedy that will have you turning the pages. Melissa Tagg is a fresh voice to watch.\"--Jenny B. Jones, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eSave the Date\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThere You'll Find Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Melissa Tagg has written a fun, fast-paced romance. Her first novel will certainly not be her last.\"--Kristin Billerbeck, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Scent of Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A must for fans of romantic comedy! Melissa Tagg's endearing characters charmed me and their story line captured my imagination. Reading \u003ci\u003eMade To Last\u003c\/i\u003e was like eating a hot fudge brownie sundae with girlfriends. Fun. Delicious. Completely entertaining.\"--Becky Wade, author of \u003ci\u003eMy Stubborn Heart\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUndeniably Yours\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With witty dialogue, lovable characters, and an entertaining plot, Melissa Tagg is sure to become a new favorite among fans of Christian romance. \u003ci\u003eMade to Last\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us all that we are more than the roles we play. At our core, beneath our failures and hang-ups, we are loved and cherished by a faithful God.\"--Katie Ganshert, author of \u003ci\u003eWildflowers From Winter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWishing on Willows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Readers are going to fall in love with Melissa Tagg's novels! She writes vivid stories filled with true-to-life characters who wrestle with questions about life, faith and romance. Melissa's writing is equal parts laugh out loud humor and moments that touch your heart. I can't wait for others to discover this talented new author!\"--Beth K. Vogt, author of \u003ci\u003eWish You Were Here\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCatch a Falling Star\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What happens when a harmless lie you didn't intend to tell takes on a life of its own? When you're Miranda Woodruff, star of a home improvement show, you learn how to let go and become who God called you to be because nothing else is left. A great story with life-impacting truth surrounded by romance to make you swoon.\"--Cara Putman, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eA Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Reading \u003ci\u003eMade to Last\u003c\/i\u003e, Melissa Tagg's debut novel, was like meeting new friends whom I wanted to continue hanging out with long after the book ended. Melissa's fresh voice and ability to craft a well-written story hooked me with the opening line and held my attention to the very end. Her flawed characters, LOL moments and spiritual truth provided a foundation for a stellar debut novel. I even had to dab my teary eyes a couple of times. Melissa Tagg is an author to watch and one whose books I want to fill my shelves.\"--Lisa Jordan, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eLakeside Reunion \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Lakeside Family\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa Tagg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0764211323\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780764211324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bethany House Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 370\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.60w x 0.97d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2013 pg. 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2013 pg. 61\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/31\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2013 pg. 75 - Excellent","brand":"Melissa Tagg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43981186892031,"sku":"9780764211324","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_62b1e25a-e21c-4e63-bb7a-aaad4eb6e778.jpg?v=1683254132","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/made-to-last-melissa-tagg-9780764211324","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}