Banking on a Song and a Prayer

Banking on a Song and a Prayer is the story of James Young, the last bank president that Hilliside National Bank will ever have. The family that has owned the bank for several generations has sold the company to a much larger financial organization. In addition to being a bank president in a small Iowa town, James is a part time farmer on the small acreage he lives. The sale of the bank may create greater opportunities for someone of James's wisdom and experience or could leave him in a dead end job. He has to consider his options.

James is a dedicated Christian and his faith leads him to opportunities in his community to share his faith and help his local church. He also has attracted the attention of two very different women who would like to know James better and possibly develop a long term relationship.

James has a deep faith in Christ thanks to a dedicated and loving mother. Her love for the old hymns has been kindled in James as he works through the many issues of faith, work, romantic relationships and personal desires.

Will Taylor was raised on a farm in Cass County Illinois. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Illinois in Urbana IL and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Illinois in Springfield IL. In January of 1988 Will confessed Jesus as his Lord of his life and Savior and continues to be thankful for Jesus' gift of eternal life. Will and his wife Teri moved to Bettendorf, IA after his retirement from a career in Wealth Management. In addition to writing, Will enjoys beekeeping and watching and reading about farming. Banking on a Song and a Prayer is Will's first novel.Nikki Basi is a Chicago native who moved to LA with the big dreams most do. She quickly realized that she did not want a career in front of the camera, and instead, was brought on to the staff of a 10,000-member Church where she produced the television and radio broadcast ministries. Nikki loves nothing more than to share her faith and what God has done and is doing in her life. She has had several faith-based articles published and has contributed to many published works. This has been her favorite so far!