Banking on a Song and a Prayer is the story of James Young, the President of Hillside National Bank. When the bank is sold to a much larger financial institution, James has to work through the process of selling the bank while learning what the new company will have for him. Meanwhile, two very different women would like to know James better. James, a dedicated Christian, has a lot to deal with as he also helps the community and coworkers work through the changes that life hands them while seeking God's will for his own life. James has a love of the old hymns of the church and an understanding of the power of prayer. He comes to understand just how much grace God gives to those who have faith.

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.