Lily Chau, the happenin', young pattern-maker for Garments of Praise, would love to break onto the stylish New York fashion scene. She has the talent and sass to make it big, but something is holding her back: a devotion to her aging mother. How can Lily pursue her dream if she feels called to stand by her family? Then she meets Doug LaCroix, a missionary on furlough who wants nothing more than to return to the mission field. When the two meet, sparks begin to fly. Soon they are both caught in an intricate web of dreams and obligations, neither knowing if they should follow their dreams or their responsibilities. One thing is for sure: there are no easy answers and no cut-and-dry patterns for matters of the heart. Combining rich, multicultural flavor with the excitement of New York City, Marilynn Griffith delivers another entertaining read in the Shades of Style series.

Genre: Romance