The Name I Call Myself

Faith is engaged to Perry, who comes from a wealthy family. She is a waitress who used to work at his country club and her family consists only of her brother Sam, who is in and out of drug rehab. As she battles with her controlling future mother-in-law, Faith finds out that the man who killed her mother is about to be released from jail. She finds solace – and adventures – at the local church choir, and forms a bond with the vicar, Dylan.
With quirky characters, this was a really good read, blending humour with more serious issues such as addiction and domestic abuse. Moran is an author well worth adding to your reading list.

Flawed, realistic characters coupled with an intriguing storyline make for another stellar novel by Beth Moran. Readers will long for a group of friends like the ones Faith finds in her choir group. The humor will have you laughing out loud, yet the poignant moments call forth a few tears. At the same time this is both a novel to savor and one that is difficult to put down. Faith's future mother-in-law brings up many unpleasant emotions, and the dilemma about Faith's love life and the class differences have no easy answers. All of these points combine for a thoughtful, insightful book.
Faith Harp has spent most of her life looking out for her brother, Sam. A tumultuous childhood filled with tragic events has left Sam with deep mental scars. Faith is swept off her feet by the wealthy Perry, and the two begin to plan their wedding. Perry's mother has a large amount of input, none of which seems to mesh with what Faith wants, but the point is the marriage, not the wedding, right? While exploring locations, Faith finds herself joining a choir and this quirky group of women become closer and more important than Faith could have ever imagined. Especially after she meets Pastor Dylan, who causes some strange feelings.