Unlikely Praise

A tattooed rocker and an uptight music teacher—who says God doesn't have a sense of humor?

Candi Canaberry has been the worship leader at Cornerstone Fellowship since the doors opened. Candi has dedicated her life to praise and worship, so when Cornerstone explodes into mega-church territory, Candi is sure she'll be the one to take her team to the next level… Isn't she the obvious choice? Apparently not. Church leadership has other ideas. She's given a partner to share her duties. But a one-time rocker with zero praise and worship experience?

Recently saved Samuel 'Shade' Blackledge is new to Cornerstone Fellowship. He's convinced a strong church family is what will help keep his head above water as he turns from things of the past and builds a new life. An ex-Dead Lizard Highway rock guitarist, Shade is shocked when the pastor suggests he might be just what the worship team needs. But could God really want a tattooed veteran of the club scene? And what about his less-than-Godly lifestyle to this point—not the least of which is a baby girl he's never seen? Worship practice has never been this interesting as Candi and Shade work their way toward each other…and Unlikely Praise.