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  His eyes softened. “I’d say He’s already begun.”

  “And I intend to be here until He does.”

  Ryan drew her into his arms. “Even if takes a lifetime?”

  She moved closer into his embrace. “Even then.”

  Questions for Discussion

  1. Do you agree with Megan’s decision to marry Ryan? Why or why not?

  2. Brian’s past hurt with Ryan almost impacted his future with Karlie. Why was it important for him to forgive? How can we apply the principle of forgiveness in our lives?

  3. Karlie and Brian wrote their own vows for their wedding. Do you think we should recite traditional vows or are they outdated? Do people still honor these vows today?

  4. Tiffany’s appearance at Karlie and Brian’s nuptials was an emotional scene for me to write. What was your most emotional scene?

  5. Merle desired spiritual gifts but she didn’t want to wait on God. How did pride, greed and jealousy interfere with her spiritual walk? How can we handle the ‘Merles’ in our lives?

  6. What did you think of Ryan’s decision to give Frank the microchip? Do you think Ryan can or will change?

  7. Where do you see Ryan and Megan’s relationship going in the future? Do you think true love is a possibility?

  8. Which event in A Reason to Sing did you find the most shocking?

  9. Was there something you wished for that did/did not happen in A Reason to Sing? If you could change one thing, what would it be?

  10. What takeaways did you get from A Reason to Sing?

  11. If A Reason to Sing was made into film, who do you see portraying each of the characters?

  If you’ve read all three books:

  12. Merle has been the villain for all three books. Recount some of her actions. Would you want to know more about Merle? A brief mention is made about her past in Book 3.

  13. How has Ryan’s character evolved from Book 1 to Book 3?

  14. Describe Karlie’s journey from Book 1 to Book 3. Do you think Tiffany would be proud of her? Look at her spiritual growth through each of the books. Discuss her journey to true love.

  Scriptures for Study

  Proverbs 10:12 - Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

  Mark 11:25 - And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

  Luke 6:37 - Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

  Ephesians 4:32 - And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

  1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

  Romans 5:8 - But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

  About the Author

  Michelle Lindo-Rice is an award winning, bestselling author of the "Able to Love" and "On the Right Path" series. She enjoys crafting fiction centered around the four "F" words: Faith, Friendship, Family, and Forgiveness. She is the 2015 winner of the Black Writers and Book Clubs Rocks Female Author of the Year Award. She is one of Black Pearls Magazines Author of the Year 2017.

  Originally from Jamaica West Indies, Michelle Lindo-Rice calls herself a lifelong learner. She has earned degrees from New York University, SUNY at Stony Brook, Teachers College Columbia University and Argosy University. A pastor's kid, Michelle upholds the faith, preaching, teaching, and ministering through praise and worship. Feel free to connect with her at michellelindorice.com