Her Good Name

by Josi S. Kilpack (Goodreads author!)

Her Good Name

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54 ratings, 3.96 average rating, 29 reviews (more data...)

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published

September 15th 2008 by Deseret Book Company

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Trade Paperback, 320 pages

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http://www.josiskilpack.com

setting

Idaho Fal

isbn

1590389654 (isbn13: 9781590389652)

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Chrissy is having an identity crisis. As a single women and convert to the Church, she has always managed to find her place in life- at least until so...more

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Cindy

Cindy rated it:

08/29/08

Read in August, 2008

recommended to Cindy by: Josi Kilpack
recommends it for: everyone!

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Josi sent me this book and I devoured it that same night. Of course I am mentioned TWICE in the book - once in the dedication and once in the acknowledgements - so how could I not enjoy the story??? Come on!

I liked the story line. I felt it was good to address the importance of keeping your identity private! I worked at a credit union and at a mortgage company. IT IS A HUGE PROBLEM! They steal social security numbers from babies in hospitals. Just watch out and check your kids' number...more

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Janice

Janice rated it:

10/20/08

Read in October, 2008

After reading Lady Audley's Secret, I needed something light and this one was a really fast and easy read. My only complaint is that I wanted more at the end. Did she end up with the guy? Did she adopt that baby? If I knew there was going to be a sequel to this, I would have been more satisfied at the end.

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Heidi

Heidi rated it:

01/01/09

Read in January, 2008

As an LDS fiction, this is one of the better ones- hence 2 stars instead of 1... I like Josi Kilpack a lot, and I love that she writes about relevant, current topics like modern infertility and identity theft and internet predators. However, this story lost me at the point where the victim of identity theft goes to Southern California (from Idaho) to track down the people who stole her identity. I mean, I understand that it wouldn't have made a very good story if she'd just sat around in Idaho m...more

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Amy

Amy rated it:

12/01/08

Here is another LDS romance/adventure. I would put this more in the adventure category. This one was pretty good, and also gives you good information on what to do if you suspect your identity has been stolen.
It is about a single gal named Chrissy who goes on a blind date with this guy, and they both end up having their identities stolen. They are both kind of hesitant in getting too involved in dating, but while they are working together to get their names and credit cleared they fall in lov...more

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Dlora

Dlora rated it:

10/15/08

bookshelves: lds-fiction, suspense-thriller

Read in October, 2008

This was another good LDS suspense novel written by Josi Kilpack. The story this time is about identity theft. Chrissy, a 35-year old Latina convert, has her identity and personal identification stolen and sold to a rebel from Guatemala who is involved with drug running, stolen guns, and murder. Trying to prove that she isn't the same person as the one who has racked up massive debt nor has she put a second mortgate on her home nor been arrested for possession is like trying to prove a negative,...more

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Heather

Heather rated it:

10/04/08

recommends it for: Adults, preteen 12+

Her Good Name
By Josi S. Kilpack

Review by Heather Moore

I’m a longtime fan of Josi Kilpack and her books rank among some of my favorite LDS fiction. Her recent suspense novels are just as good as anything written in the national market. Her last book, Sheep’s Clothing won the 2007 Whitney Award for Best Suspense by an LDS writer, and it was well deserved.

So you can imagine the anticipation that I had to read Her Good Name. I was caught up in the story right from the first chapter...more

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Holly

Holly rated it:

08/28/08

bookshelves: lds

Read in August, 2008

Chrissy Salazar has a good life: she is active in her church and adores her niece and nephews. It's not perfect: she's 35 and still single, her sister drives her nuts, and she's facing yet another blind date.

However, when her identity is stolen, her life really spirals out of control. Suddenly, she has no job, no money, no credit and an arrest warrant. Micah, her blind date, has his identity stolen as well and the two embark on an attempt to clear their names. What happens next is nothing sh...more Chrissy Salazar has a good life: she is active in her church and adores her niece and nephews. It's not perfect: she's 35 and still single, her sister drives her nuts, and she's facing yet another blind date.

However, when her identity is stolen, her life really spirals out of control. Suddenly, she has no job, no money, no credit and an arrest warrant. Micah, her blind date, has his identity stolen as well and the two embark on an attempt to clear their names. What happens next is nothing short of adventure.

I loved this book. I read it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. Chrissy has a great voice. She's smart and a little snarky and when faced with the reality that her name is on every creditor's hit list, she faces her fears and goes after the perpetrators. Her interactions with Micah are realistic. Her love for her family comes through, especially when her sister's choices affect her beloved niece and nephews. Micah, a single dad struggling with his ex-wife's issues, fights his attraction to Chrissy because he doesn't want to upset what little stability his kids have.

Josi has done her research when it comes to identity theft and I found myself getting angry at the perpetrator who simply disregarded Chrissy as a person. I found myself angry at the police who wouldn't help her at first. Chrissy's fear is palpable, especially as she finds herself doubted by the police officers she asks for help. Josi has also done a great job of balancing the story with Chrissy's Mormon faith. Her Christianity is simply a part of who she is: the story isn't preachy or full of doctrine. I do wish there was more closure to the situation: I think the cashier who stole her information should have been arrested, especially after Chrissy and Micah figure out who did it.

A fun story, with a definite element of adventure, but also a warning to be aware of your credit and your finances. information on identity theft awareness is included at the end of the book.

Definitely recommended....less

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Julie

Julie rated it:

12/19/08

An amazing adventure of a fiesty heroine who knows that life isn't perfect, but is working hard to make her way through it anyway. It's a good example of what can happen in an identity theft situation. The romance is believable without being cheesy, the characters are people you could be friends with. Another amazing book by an amazing author.

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Heather

Heather rated it:

10/01/08

Read in September, 2008

Intriguing story that teaches you along the way about identity theft. I enjoyed the story and the cute little quirks that Chrissy had. I thought that some of the promtings she recieved were a bit far fetched. I don't believe that we always recieve instant promtings like she had or hear a distinct whispering every time, however she wasn't given direct answers everytime which was a bit more realistic. Although I realize there was surely a purpose to why it was portrayed that way.

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Josi

Josi rated it:

07/17/08

bookshelves: i-wrote-it-so-my-opinion-can-t-be-t, josi-recommends-it

recommends it for: Anyone who enjoyed my other books

This is the story of Chrissy Salazar, a Mexican-American woman whose life, though far from perfect, begins spiraling out of control when someone steals her identity. She finds that when it comes to the debts and crimes committed in her name, she's guilty unless she can prove that she isn't the woman they are looking for. Chrissy is a fun character, with sass and class, and an endless supply of banter. That the other half of a blind date that didn't go anywhere was also a victim of identity theft...more

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Aubree

Aubree rated it:

11/23/08

Read in November, 2008

This was an interesting story. I really enjoyed the book. It scared me a little bit- or at least made me more aware of identity theft and what I can do to protect myself.

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Sarah

Sarah rated it:

12/17/08

Read in December, 2008

Good book. Doesn't close every door at the end, which is not my favorite.

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Lacey

Lacey rated it:

10/01/08

This was a fabulous book. It's main plot is about how Chrisy gets her identity stolen. It is amazing to see just how easy it is for someone to steal your identity. I never realized how fast and how complicated it could be. She spend a large amount of the book defending who she is, when she didn't even commit a crime. There is, of course, a romantic plot in the story. :). Overall a great book, and it really opened my eyes about identity theft. I would highly reccomend this book, one of the best b...more

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Darla

Darla rated it:

12/11/08

(Genre:LDS fiction/suspense/romance)

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Whit

Whit rated it:

11/10/08

Read in November, 2008

Couldn't put it down - as ALWAYS with Josi's books. She writes LDS fiction with an edge. Whether it's prescription drug abuse or, as in this book, identity theft, Josi always has an "issue" to discuss. Her writing style is compelling and engaging and I thoroughly enjoy her books. This one does have a couple of rather violent images, but overall I loved it. I look forward to a new book in April. :)

Now, I'm off to shred my mail.

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Kristen

Kristen rated it:

10/23/08

bookshelves: lds-romance

Read in October, 2008

Story about identiy theft. This subject just drives me batty. I hate theives, I think that is why I didn't like it as much. But, overall it was ok, good story line, kept me in suspense of what was going to happen, had some romance, which is a must....FYI: the ending leaves you hanging!!!

Moral Note: Clean, the only thing was the main character was well endowed and guys checked her out.

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Kathryn

Kathryn rated it:

11/19/08

Read in November, 2008

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Angela

Angela rated it:

10/30/08

Another great book by Josi. This book has romance and suspense (my two favorite features in a book.) The characters find themselves in the middle of an identity thief scam that turns out to be much bigger than either one of them anticipated. I really like that the book is written in each character’s perspective, including the criminals. This was a great read.

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Melanie

Melanie rated it:

12/04/08

Read in December, 2008

A scary and riveting story of what a nightmare identity theft can be. Although it's a novel, I can tell it was thoroughly researched and I like the interwoven plots.

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Susan

Susan rated it:

09/23/08

Read in September, 2008

Identity theft is the basis for this book. Chrissy's ID is taken over by a woman coming to this country for a few months who is involved with drugs and rebellion in a South American country. Meanwhile she has met a single dad who has to decide if adding her to his life will cause problems with his teen-age children and which is most important. Well done!

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