1. Taylor Pasbury has many good qualities, but she seems incapable of developing a healthy relationship with a man. What mistakes does she make that contribute to her problem?

2. By the end of Double Cross, Taylor believes she has identified "the secret." What is it? Is she correct?

3. Taylor's mother is a quirky wreck, but she manages to pass on some wisdom to her daughter in spite of her own shortcomings. What important lessons does she teach Taylor?

4. When Taylor is stressed out, she falls back on a paraphrase of one of Jesus's sayings from the Bible (Matthew 6:34). Today's worries are enough for today. Have you ever tried to apply that lesson in your life? If so, what have the results been?

5. What applications do the lessons that Taylor learns about sacrifice and grace have for your understanding of your faith?

6. What makes Taylor's mother nearly incapable of expressing her love for Taylor? Do you have similar difficulties with your mother or daughter?

7. Why did Taylor have so much difficulty identifying the one solid man in her life? Have you ever looked right past someone whom you wish you would have seen more clearly? If so, what could you have done differently that might have changed things?

8. Despite all of her talents, Taylor is incredibly self-critical. Why does she have so much trouble giving herself a break?

9. What do you think is the single most important next step for Taylor to get her life and faith headed in the right direction?