 Allison Stevens became a Christian at a young age, but she makes a wrong decision that takes her on a collision course of disappointment and heartache. God loves her and wants her back, but Satan wants to keep her in a life of despair and lies. Heavenly Spirits are sent by God to instruct and remind Allison of God’s promises. Can she learn to trust God's word and become the woman God meant for her to be? A family she didn’t know she had, a man grieving a personal loss, and a felon who wants her dead makes her relationships more complicated than ever. Can she learn to trust God again and walk by faith? On the road back to God, she discovers that the path doesn’t come without trials but now she realizes she isn’t alone. God is with her. Can she stay strong and follow God's path? CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE EXCERPT
Chapter 1 It was two years since Allison Stevens had been to her hometown of Rustin, Colorado. She left after high school graduation, due to an unresolved issue with her father. One minute she was in a heated argument and then she was grabbing her suitcase walking out the door, only looking back once, but it was long enough to see the hurt look in her mother’s eyes. She threw her suitcase onto the back seat of Tom’s Chevy and got into the front seat. Tom leaned over, gave her a quick peck on the cheek, and then started the car. At that time her heart and mind were a million miles apart. Tom who was a couple of years older had swept her off her feet. Tall, with gorgeous brown eyes and a voice that dripped like honey, he was always telling her she was the most beautiful girl he ever saw. When he ran his fingers through her long auburn hair, it would send chills through her body and when their eyes met, she felt as though she would melt. “Tom, where will we go?” Allison asked, now faced with the reality of the hasty decision she had made. “Collingwood. I’ve been offered an internship with an advertising firm there. I know you’re scared. It’s a big step, but you’ll see. Everything will work out. We’ll get married. Isn’t that what you want?” he asked -glancing over at her with his dazzling smile that seemed to make her lose all common sense. “Yes, of course. But where will we live? Do you have money to get a place? Allison asked, feeling unsure of her future. Doubt was beginning to creep in. “We’ll stay with my brother and his wife until we can get a place of our own. I already talked to them.” “It sounds like you have everything all figured out,” said Allison leaning her seat back. “How long will it be till we get there?” “About an hour and a half,” Tom said. “Why don’t you get some sleep and I’ll wake you when we’re there.” “Okay.” Allison took one last look out the side window as the highway stretched before her leaving her home behind. Her final thought before her eyes shut was, I will probably never see my parents again. The years had not been kind to Allison. Tom was not at all what she had expected. He did get his job at Bedford Advertising and seemed to settle in quite nicely, and Allison even managed to get put in charge of the advertising for their magazine. She started to get one pay raise after another and felt she was finally living the life she was meant to live right before the bottom dropped out. Allison was called into Mr. Bedford’s office one day in the middle of June. In the time she had been there, she knew that nothing good ever came from a special meeting with the boss. “You have been a valuable asset to our company, but with the conflict between you and your husband, due to our company rules we have to let one of you go.” Mr. Bedford got up from his desk and came towards Allison. “I hate to have to do this, but we are terminating you.” “I’m not sure I understand why.” Allison got up and walked towards the door. “But I’ll clean out my desk.” “Stop by accounting and pick up your check and your letter of recommendation before you leave. I wish you the best, Allison.” That was the end of the life she treasured. One-day Allison had a high paying job, a husband she loved and hoped to have children with some day, and then it was all gone.
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 Good Boy, Achilles! is based on the idea that, because we human beings are flawed and fouled-up, God has given dogs the task of helping us along. The story opens on a small farm, where a boy named Jeremy discovers that his family’s dog, Ginger, has finally given birth to her long-awaited puppies. Ginger explains to her puppies that they must leave the farm for new homes where they will take care of their own humans, for that is the Father’s plan. Jeremy’s parents tell him that the family can afford only one dog, Ginger, and will have to give the puppies away. As the story progresses, however, Jeremy and his favorite puppy, Thunder, or, as Jeremy calls him, Achilles, become best friends, and Thunder comes to believe that he will remain on the farm as Jeremy’s dog. Will he? On the way to finding out, he and Jeremy learn some basic Christian theology and some important life lessons. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE EXCERPT
“Sit down on that couch, young man,” ordered Audrey. Jeremy sat. “Exactly what were you trying to pull—putting that box over that poor, little puppy?” his mother demanded. “I just didn’t want her to pick him,” Jeremy said. “For all I care, she can have all the others; I just don’t want anybody to take Achilles.” “Well, you listen to me . . .,” Audrey stopped. Her voice grew softer. “Achilles? You’ve named them?” “Not all of them. Just Achilles. He’s my favorite.” “Why would you name him Achilles?” “We read a story about Achilles in school,” Jeremy half mumbled, half moaned. “He was a great warrior. I thought any dog as big and strong and pretty as him deserved a name like Achilles.” • Excerpt from Chapter 25: Seconds later, Thunder stood at Jeremy’s side. He nudged Jeremy’s head with his nose, but Jeremy did not move. He barked, whined, and pawed at Jeremy’s shoulder, but Jeremy did not respond. Thunder licked Jeremy’s face. He could smell and hear Jeremy’s breathing, but Jeremy’s skin was colder than it should be. Thunder’s instinct told him to stay with Jeremy, keep him warm, and protect him. He knew he could do that, for the Father had given him a warm coat, big teeth, and powerful legs and jaws. He grasped the sturdy collar of Jeremy’s coat in his teeth and dragged him out of the water onto the creek bank. He stretched his massive body over Jeremy and lay on top of him. Surely, in the morning, when the Dawsons discovered that Jeremy was gone, they would search for him. Until someone arrived, Thunder’s body would keep Jeremy warm, and anything that wanted to hurt Jeremy would have to get past Thunder. As Thunder waited, alert to every sound and smell, ready to fight any enemy, once again the white snow seemed to turn gray, and the shining messenger stood before Thunder. “Thunder,” he said. “I did what you told me,” Thunder answered. “I found Jeremy.” “Yes,” said the messenger. “You have done well, but your work is not finished. Jeremy is hurt very badly. He needs more help than you can give him, and he must have it very soon. You must stop a vehicle.” “The Father has made me very strong, and I can drag Jeremy easily,” Thunder said. “If I move him to the side of the road, a vehicle will stop.” “No,” answered the messenger. “This is very rough ground, with many rocks, fallen trees, and thorns. If you drag Jeremy, you will hurt him more. You must stop a vehicle.” Thunder’s ears drooped. “But my mother taught me to stay away from moving vehicles. She said they were dangerous.” “Thunder, you must stop a vehicle.” Then the messenger was gone. Thunder’s ears told him that the road was just a short distance away, up a small hill. He scampered up the hill and, just as he found the pavement, the lights of a car came into view. Thunder ran along the shoulder of the road toward the approaching car, barking and wagging his tail. As the car passed, he spun in his tracks and gave chase, but soon the car had sped out of sight. “I’ll stop the next one,” he shouted. He didn’t have long to wait before a pick-up truck came rumbling along the road. This time, Thunder stepped into the truck’s lane and charged toward it, barking wildly, ears pricked and eyes glowing in the headlights. As the truck swerved into the other lane, Thunder ran off the road and watched it pass, helpless to stop it. Thunder stood panting and hung his head. What good were his thick coat, his powerful legs and jaws, and his big teeth now? He remembered his mother’s warnings about moving vehicles. He remembered the words of the shining messenger. Then he remembered something else his mother had told him: “If it was not too much for the Wounded One, it is not too much for us.” Thunder stepped into the road. “The next vehicle will stop,” he said.  Written in a unique voice filled with emotion and candor, THE SCALES OF LOVE is a refreshing foray into the many facets of love. And, we realize what drives a man and a woman into an illicit affair isn’t always the temptation of forbidden fruit.
As Brayla navigates the intrepid waters of her stormy relationship with Bishop and the secret that could lead to unending heartache and destroyed lives, God steps in and shows her the way to true happiness, real love and unconditional forgiveness! CLICK HERE TO READ AN EXCERPT CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE BOOK  What happens when brokenness stains our spirits, when the hurts of life linger?
Secret or unresolved hurts leak into our everyday lives, filtering into everything we think we know about who we are. We tend to question our value and meaning. We feel unimportant, incapable, ''less-than'' or ''not good enough.'' So we put on our false faces, the ''life-is-just-fine'' masks, while we bury ourselves in family, career, and service to others. And we fall silent. But that's not God's plan. In When A Woman Finds Her Voice, author Jo Ann Fore engages your heart and mind as one who knows your fears and frustrations. As a certified life coach, she unpacks a message of hope and freedom with a gentle boldness that can only come from one who has walked the journey. With straight talk, insightful biblical truths, and heart-aching stories of hope, Jo Ann leads you on the unparalleled adventure of finding your voice and using it to make a difference. Jo Ann helps you find healing, then leads you to help others do the same. You will learn how to overcome life's hurts. You will be moved to share the stories you've been hesitant to share--those healing stories that have the power to change both your life and the lives of others. PURCHASE THE BOOK HERE!  Rachel, who resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, is struggling to balance her love life and God’s will for her life. She wonders if Ryan is really the one since his spiritual beliefs don’t align with hers. She overlooks their differences because she figures their paths have crossed so she can guide him closer to God. Will it work out? Or will she end up brokenhearted? Will she finally learn to completely put her trust in God and leave everything in his hands, including her love life? Find out the answers to these questions, and more, in Lost Within. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE BOOK! Excerpt
When I went out with Julie, I wasn't looking for him or any other man. As a matter of fact, I was beyond tired of dealing with the cheaters, liars, and broken promises. I was finally fine with being alone. But, there he was, and here we are, still together a year later. He entered into my life when I least expected it.  The church Pastor Mensah loved with his whole heart was in trouble. The answer to his problem could easily be solved by the embattled pop star, Ayanti, but her distaste for the church was an issue.Would they be able to get to happily ever after? A story of an unlikely pair brought together in this story of hope and restoration.
Blurb: Sometimes broken roads lead to the best destinations Eager to escape the hypocrisy of the church and build her singing career, pop sensation, Ayanti “Yanni” Effiong enters and wins The Next World Star. Apart from fulfilling her dream, her move to America offers the perfect opportunity to help young female immigrants. A cause she pursues with a passion until fame takes over. Fifteen years later, broke, dumped and fresh out of jail, she begins to regret the lifestyle and name she created for herself. Mensah Afortey is on the brink of losing the church he put his heart and soul into for the past seven years. This years’ Valentine Day gala is his last attempt to raise money for the church. Everything is set but they need a big name to pull in donations. Just as he is about to give up, in walks “Yanni.” When he agreed for Ayanti to serve community service under his church he didn’t know she was the same person as the embattled star. While she pays her debt to society, the last thing she wants to do is perform on a day that left a bitter taste in her mouth. But there is no denying the instant attraction between them. Before he wins her heart, Mensah must win her soul. Over time and in fellowship with the church, Ayanti comes to realize that despite what man calls her, God has the ability to change her name. Click the book to read a Sample Chapter! Click HERE to purchase the book!  Cherelle was tired of being someone’s mistress, side piece, side chick, or hidden secret. She was determined that she would have the man and the life that she was destined to have. No and she means no one was going to get into the way of her having it all. A man that could lay it down in the bed as well as in the bank. The only problem Cherelle had was his wife. Cherelle didn’t know that Hell would freeze over before his wife would let her take her man.
Christina wanted to test her husband to see if he was going to be faithful to her. Will her plan back fire on her? Will the secrets that Christina has been hiding from her husband come to light? Pam has endured so many bad men in her life that she is determined to wait until God sends her the right man. The last man she was seeing was a married unbeknownst to her. Pam was determined that Hell would freeze over before she got caught up messing with someone else’s husband. Click the book to read Chapter 1. Click HERE to purchase the book!  Precious thought that she had found a good man in Darrell, but quickly found out that he was no different than the previous men that she had chosen. Giving up on thinking she will never find a good man, in walks Bill. Finding love is not always easy and doesn’t always come packaged the way we think it should.
Precious felt things were finally going well then tragedy strikes and she has to rely on the faith of friends, parents, and her ever loving grandmother to pull her through. While struggling with her own faith Precious has to also deal with a crazy ex, a bigoted old woman, and another unexpected surprise. It’s not until Precious relies on her own faith that things start to turn around. Click the book to read Chapter 1. Click HERE to purchase the book!  Jasim Williamson’s life crumbled and burned when his parents were killed during the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. Devastation sent him on a downhill spiral of destruction until he met Zakiyyah Ali. Though he could see no more than her eyes, he felt a sensational connection to her. Demons of his past will surface though and change the course of his life. Will his love for Zakiyyah grow or will she sit back and let it die? This love story illuminates family values, religion, and one man's journey of pain and gain.
Click the book to read a Sample. Click HERE to purchase the book!  Sharon is happy being single and living her life. Her mother felt like she was getting older and should be married. Sharon wished that she could be more like her sister carefree and living their lives even with the mistakes they made. While dealing with church folks and Derrick a man that her mother set her up with Sharon doesn’t know if this is the path for her.
Sharon with dealing with Derrick’s insecurities, nosey church folks and deciding to come back to the church in which she grew up in it was a lot to deal with, and spoiling her niece and nephew will Sharon allow herself to discover what she is called to do? After discovering some disturbing new about Derrick, Sharon focused on the gift that God gave her and that is praise dancing. While doing what God has called her to do she met a man she fell in love with. Will Derrick let her go so she can be happy? Will her parents accept her decision? How will people act When Church Is Over? Click the book to read Chapter 1. Click HERE to purchase the book! |
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