I am an unapologetic romance reader, but I’ve not lived my own real-life romance. I have learned to be content in my singleness, and that is the reason Sadie on the Rocks by Joanne Bischof resonated so well with me.

Sadie is a 30-something single gal who decides to stop looking for love and find her own adventure, which leads to rock climbing. I loved what a supportive friend Sadie was, how her rock climbing often mirrored her relationship with God, and that she is so willing to put herself out there—even if it means failing sometimes.

Being single in the church is hard, isn’t it? Sometimes it feels like we’re the forgotten people or that leadership just doesn’t know what to do with us (especially once we’ve passed out of our college and young career ages). But the reality is that there are more and more singles in the church, and I, for one, am so glad Bischof chose to write this character (even though I do kind of hope more develops with her and a certain someone). ( )

Sadie on the Rocks is a charming book that follows Sadie as she has a change of attitude and awareness about her life as a single woman. She would still like to find a soulmate and have a family, but she decides that she should embrace and enjoy her life as it is. I enjoyed seeing her try new things, make new friends, and overcome her fears. I liked the idea of not letting life pass you by while you yearn for a different type of life, and finding contentment and joy in the everyday things.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own. ( )