Again, the books are listed in no particular order
1) Something Out of Nothing by Loreal Ballou
Dealing with a secret that has haunted Melissa since her childhood, she has trouble telling her little sister about it. This secret has kept Melissa in bondage and made her bitter towards of a couple of people in her life. When Melissa meets the youth leader of her younger sister's church, Melissa sees something different in her. When Melissa sees what God has placed in this youth leader, will Melissa ask God to change her ways or will she continue to be in bondage?
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2) My Mother's Child by Dwan Abrams
Lyric Stokes lives, by most standards, a charmed life. Married to Michael Stokes, a prominent heart surgeon, she has financial security and lives in the lap of luxury. All is not perfect, though. Lyric feels inadequate because she gave birth to a daughter, rather than the son that her husband so desperately wanted.
After an unexpected turn of events, Lyric discovers that she's pregnant again, but now she has to decide whether she even wants to keep the child she has longed for. She seeks solace in her church, where her daughter also feels at home;but they can't get Michael to join them. Disagreeing with organized religion, he has put his job before all else, including God. The distance between the couple grows further every day.
Nigel Fredericks has a history of stalking women. He's been accused, but never convicted. Now he's set his sights on Lyric. She's at a low point in her life, and Nigel knows just how to take advantage of that vulnerability. Lyric's life is turned upside down. Nigel is like a cancer eating away at her mental stability, her marriage, and ultimately, her life. Will Michael reevaluate his priorities and his faith in time to save his family?
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3) Blondeva's Boys by Kendra Norman Holmes
In the fictitious small town of Nona, Alabama, Blondeva Turner is known for three things: her bluntness, her baking, and her boys. Alongside her husband, she raised four sons, but her baby has always been her heart.
Unlike his successful siblings, Isaac failed in college, failed in marriage, and failed to answer God’s call on his life. Twenty-five years ago, he moved from Nona to escape the constant reminders of his many mistakes, including the one that sent the woman he loved into the arms of another man.
Isaac left home with no intent to return, but Blondeva’s prayers (and ploys) have lured him back to the hometown of his heartbreak. He’s come to renovate his parents’ home, but Isaac is the one who’s in for a total makeover—heart, mind, and soul. But before the victory, comes the fight. And the devil messed with the wrong one when he chose one of Blondeva’s Boys.
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4) Finding Peace Of Mind by Sierra Demouchet
Life in the Big Easy hasn't been so simple for Asia Antoine.
Although she has had a privileged life following her adoption, Asia has never been able to fully cope with the reality of being given up at birth. Even as an adult with a child of her own, Asia still finds herself searching for wholeness in relationships and ever-changing pastimes. Her latest is being a Sunday school teacher, and Asia believes that her life is finally settling out. But while confronting the adulterous relationship of her mother, she is blindsided when she walks in on her boyfriend with another woman, shattering the security she felt.
Nari Chretien is a business-savvy entrepreneur on the rise. Driven by her ambition to surpass societal expectations of being the daughter of habitual offenders, she'll let nothing or no one stand in her way of reaching the success level of the elite. Despite having been raised by her devout Christian grandmother, Nari has chosen a life of faith in being astray. A chance meeting resulting in a new business opportunity makes Nari question if she's been heading in the right direction.
Together, this pair of friends experience the pulls and tugs of life as it gets flipped inside out. Will finding out the truth of Asia's adoption help her to find peace with herself? Or, will it make matters worse? In the fight of her life, what will be Nari's next plan of action? Witness the lives of two friends as God-orchestrated meetings and hidden secrets intertwine, mapping out God's plan for bringing to light all things done in the dark.
Finding Peace of Mind is the second installment of the seven-novel Family Matters series. The Family Matters novels bring you into the lives of individuals who are members of or are connected to Kingdom Bound Church. The series sheds light on marriage, drugs, addictions, teenage pregnancy, abuse, suicide, identity, racism, sexuality, gangs, crime, the laws of the United States, and more.
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5) Beauty After Brokenness 3 by Kia Summers
Deaconess Jordan Diamond is a woman loving her life. With that, life should be good, but a pair of spinsters are determined to make sure she never gets to experience pure happiness with the handsome Pastor Brayden. Their jealousy leads them to plant seeds of doubt in Jordan’s head.
As she fights to keep her head above water and keep her relationship with Brayden in a good place, she also has to find a way to connect with his son, Hunter who sees her as a threat to his relationship with his father.
Can she hold onto her relationship and build a relationship with Hunter before the conniving spinsters spread more lies about her? Find out what will Jordan do in part three of Beauty After Brokenness!
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6) No Regrets by Patricia Haley Glass
Johnny and Karen Clark have spent the last twenty years buying a slice of the American dream. After her bout with a serious illness and a few of Johnny’s indiscretions, all is in chaos. It would seem the Clarks have a blessed life, with three bright kids, and a lifestyle to be envied. Instead, their idyllic relationship has begun to unravel. Fed up, Karen wants Johnny gone but is in no position financially or physically to take care of herself and the children. At the same time, Johnny desperately wants out but doesn’t feel right leaving Karen destitute in her moment of crisis. Admittedly, they need help but neither knows what to do.
Making matters worse, no help comes from Karen’s friend, Tina, who has endured her own slaps from life and feels justified in blaming God and weak men. Clamoring for a way out, Johnny turns to his former club-hopping buddy, Tyrone, for advice and justification. Meanwhile, Karen seeks counsel from her compassionate friend, Connie and a spiritually grounded church mother. Where Johnny and Karen go from here will depend on how much they’re willing to sacrifice and how much value they place on life, marriage, and faith in a God that neither seems to know personally.
No Regrets shows that in spite of challenges, there is always a place in our lives where we can find a small bit of hope and joy.
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7) Open My Heart by Shawneda
Enclose your heart and protect it or risk the pain required to love again.
Solomon's heart aches so much he'd rather keep it closed then risk being hurt again.
Daniel has to help Rosalyn walk out her purpose by forgetting the pain caused by people only God could help her forgive. Stacey's life depends on her ability to open the eyes of people blinded by fear based hate to see the truth about God's love.
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8) The Missing Link : Church Boyz 6 by H H Fowler
Book 5 left readers with the question: Who really kidnapped Tayah Housten, the daughter of a prominent bishop who suddenly goes missing after the first few hours of the new year? The police are on a wild goose chase trying to find her, only to end up running into one dead end after the other. Hope seems to spark when Leroy receives an anonymous email from one of Tayah’s captors, demanding millions of dollars for her release. The catch: Leroy is to negotiate alone. No police, no family, no friends. It is a race against time to rescue his daughter. Leroy certainly has the power and the means to deliver, but will he take the bait?
Meanwhile, Tayah’s distraught husband, Dominic Housten is fighting hard to keep his sanity intact, especially when he finds himself being questioned by the police for foul play. However, his sanity is further tested by the incomparable seductress, A’moree, who will stop at nothing to make Dominic bend to her wiles. Even if it means she capitalizes on Tayah’s disappearance and exploits the secrets between her and her brother to get the job done. With Dominic being so vulnerable, she is confident her plan will work. But will Dominic give in?
Even in the midst of everything going on, Eric, Sean and Rachel still find themselves in a frustrating love triangle. Rachel wants to make a decision but both brothers are making it impossible for her to choose between them. Someone, however, will get hurt, because there is only one man who Rachel truly wants. What will be the last straw that will push her over the cliff towards one of the brothers?
As the plot weaves in and out toward an unexpected twist, the Paxton family’s faith is put to the ultimate test. Lust, murder, greed, lies, betrayal – all take center stage. It begs the question: Who will be left standing when the dust settles? Join H H Fowler in this riveting final showdown between good and evil.
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9) Finding Real Love by Genevieve Woods
Pastor Derrick Caine has spent his adult life serving the members of Liberty Fellowship Church. He has been a faithful husband to one wife. In one day, his world changes when his wife leaves him for a woman. He must do some soul-searching to find himself and his faith again.
Rachel Buford has been a trophy basketball wife and loving mother. She loses her husband to death in a scandalous way. She now has a chance for a fresh start in life, love, and faith.
These two wounded souls develop what seems to be an unbreakable bond until Derrick’s wife returns with a secret that can blow up their new-found happiness.
Can Pastor Derrick Find Real Love?
A Greatest Love Series Companion.Finding Real Love can be read as a stand-alone novel. However, it is recommended that you read All I’ll Ever Ask, After Church, Dawn and Autumn, Just Be Held, and The Conclusion, to truly appreciate Pastor Caine’s Story.
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10) Lady Elect IV by Nikita Lynette Nichols
Lady Arykah and the gang are back with new characters and surprises. The fifth installment of the ‘A Woman’s Worth’ series begins with a bang and ends with an even bigger bang. This novel, an emotional rollercoaster, will take you from moments of sadness to pure unadulterated joy. The first lady of Freedom Temple C.O.G.I.C has gone through a lot in a short amount of time. Burying her mother, accidentally pushing her pregnant best friend down in the grave, and finding out she has a brother forces Arykah’s world into a tailspin. And she is sent over the edge when faced with the ultimate betrayal by someone very close to her. Will she practice what she teaches her congregation, to turn the other cheek, or will Arykah reach for her glock?
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11) Shades of Chocolate ( The Bakery Romance Series Book 2) by Cecila Dowdy
Toni enjoys making chocolate treats in her bakery. Haunted by her abusive past, she struggles with her faith in God. Her world changes when a handsome stranger arrives, reminiscing about his childhood. Jason Matthews misses his days of working in his family's pastry shop. Estranged from his father, he longs to rediscover the joy and comfort from baking. When Toni's life is threatened, Jason realizes how deeply he cares for her. Can Toni and Jason overcome their pasts and learn to trust one another?
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12) A Sad Soul Can Kill You by Catherine Flowers
After reconciling with her mother and grandmother, Tia Sparks has made a new life in Chicago with Lorenzo, her husband of thirteen years. Still, overcoming the trials and tribulations from her past has not prepared her for this latest set of disheartening challenges.
Lorenzo has been harboring a secret for years and it’s threatening to physically destroy him. It’s turning him into a man that Tia no longer recognizes. With her frustrations continuing to mount, Tia makes a decision that she quickly finds herself regretting.
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13) Knit Together by Vivian Kay
After Marigold Shadd’s parents disappeared during a mission trip, she and her sister Ixora moved to Mapleville, a rural community on the shores of Lake Erie.
Their grandmother Annabelle “Big Momma” Henson adored them but Marigold had lost faith in everything including God.
Marigold’s best friend Logan van Basten became the silver lining in her life. Days after their high school graduation, they ran off to New York and took up cruise ship jobs.
Time may heal all wounds but the decade spent at sea didn’t fill the void in Marigold’s heart.
When Logan revealed that his wife Alena was unable to carry a child and asked Marigold to become their surrogate mother, she said yes.
Marigold saw Logan's request as an opportunity to prove her sister Ixora wrong. Ixora had always said she was selfish. What could be more redeeming than her carrying a baby for a woman she didn't even like?
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14) Chasing Butterflies by Yejide Kilanko
"A good mother does not run from her child’s home. She always stays and fights.”
Titilope Ojo left Nigeria for the United States over a decade ago, but her mother’s words remain fresh in her mind. Titilope is married to Tomide, a handsome and charismatic man who she is afraid of. She spends each day anticipating his moods and lives in fear of offending him. She takes great care to try and love him just the way he wants, but will it ever be enough? As life continues to spiral out of control, Titilope finds herself alone at a crossroad where she must choose between duty and survival.
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15) Breach of Faith ( A Divine Love Story Book 2) by Melinda Michelle
Four years later, Blake and Jasmine are back with their friends and some new faces, but life isn’t done with them yet. Secrets they thought were long ago buried resurface with a vengeance and threatens to rip apart their family. While Jasmine, Blake, Lucy and Jeremy remain at odds, tensions build, and their bond is threatened. Just when they think things can’t get any worse, tragedy strikes unexpectedly.
As they try and make sense of life’s new dynamics and challenges, Damon finds himself face-to-face with his past transgressions. Little does he know, this blast from the past will send him down a path of self-discovery that will uncover truths he’s not prepared to handle.
Frank and Vanessa have come full circle with their healing. As they partner up to help others, Frank discovers the skeletons in his closet have a voice that need to be heard. Moving forward means going back. Frank finds himself standing at a crossroad. Doing what’s right could mean danger for the family he’s finally embraced.
While the outside world continues to remind them of their differences, they are faced with the challenge of moving forward in unconditional love no matter what. Forces beyond their control bring in unexpected friendships, surprises, disheartening revelations and a dark history. They find themselves being tested in their marriages, parenthood, friendships and humanity. The key to holding on to their love for one another is finding the strength to repair the breach of their faith.
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16) The Uncertan Journey of Love and Marriage by Ty Waller
First came love, then came marriage... now comes the Devil attempting to destroy it!
This is Ty Waller’s heart-felt sequel to “My Journey to Life.” The painstaking journey of Aijah and Anthony’s marriage, destroyed by selfishness and the attack of the enemy.
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17) When All Praise Breaks Loose by Candice Y. Johnson
Some days make you wanna holler…and Epiphany James has been silent long enough.
The natural beauty uses her gift of dance to encourage everyone else, but her life has spiraled out of control: car’s being stalked by the repo man, cupboard is overflowing with nothing but Ramen Noodles and with a past due electric bill - Epiphany’s close to dancing in the dark. She’s mastered juggling adversity smoother than a melting piece of butter…but will the latest sucker-punch to her spirit keep Epiphany from praising her way out?
Pastor Trigg Dennis used to settle discrepancies with his fists, but now he uses The Word to check his emotions – especially the urgent feeling to find a wife before the ladies of Deliverance in Praise snatch off their pumps and lacefront wigs to fight for his affections. He’s got his eye on giving Epiphany his last name, but while romance is waiting, tragedy could destroy their shot at forever.
Both Pastor and Epiphany find themselves entangled in church drama when one of the young ladies on the praise team cries out for help…but will they be able to save her?
When All Praise Breaks Loose, the latest installment in the Practice What You Praise book series delivers witty spiritual insight, heartbreaking revelations and a little southern humor that will have readers thirsting for the next batch of shenanigans from Revolving Door, Texas!
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18) All That Glitters by Sharon Elise
When her best friend lucks up and marries an NFL superstar, college senior Racquel Spencer sets out on a mission to find and wed a Mr. Money Bags of her own. Racquel is not above breaking rules, or hearts, to get what she desires. But she will learn that even the best laid plans have a tendency to backfire, and they will inadvertently explode in her M.A.C. powdered face.
18-year old Harmony Eubanks feels that college is a waste of time and just wants to become Houston's next R&B singing sensation. But when an opportunity at a life of stardom presents itself she will find that it also carries a lot of drama, hardship and even tragedy. These turn of events will force Harmony to face some hard truths about her life...and herself.
College freshman Skyye Reynolds has always carried a torch for NBA superstar Jarad Rolands. Her obsession with him dates back to the days when he was just a high school basketball phenom in her hometown. But things become dangerous when the lines between fantasy and reality become blurred for Skyye, causing her world to spin out of control.
Raine Chambers is the youngest daughter of world renowned mega church founder, Bishop Lyndall Chambers. Being away at college for the first time means she's no longer under the watchful eyes of her father and mother. This newfound freedom prompts a curious and naïve Raine to test the waters of homosexuality and explore a relationship with another female. But becoming entangled in this act of rebellion against her spiritual beliefs will carry a high price tag. Raine's life spirals into disaster and places her family's stellar church reputation at risk.
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19) Breaking All The Rules by Rhonda McKnight
Some rules are made to be broken…
Deniece Malcolm is shocked and heartbroken when she finds out her baby sister, Janette, is marrying Terrance Wright, because she was the one who was supposed to marry him! Everybody knows there’s a rule about dating exes. Janette is pregnant and not only is this wedding happening, but Deniece has to arrange the festivities.
Deniece’s feelings and pride are hurt, but surprisingly, Terrance’s younger, sexier, cousin, Ethan Wright, is there to provide a listening ear and a strong bicep to cry on. Ethan’s interested in Deniece, but she has a rule about dating younger men. Despite her resistance, things heat up between them and Deniece begins to wonder if it’s time to break a few rules of her own.
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20) Searching for Right by Brittney Holmes
Lauren has an inextinguishable infatuation with her history teacher, and she will do whatever it takes to get what she wants, even if it means hurting herself, her friends, or someone who truly loves her. As she plans to celebrate her eighteenth birthday, she concentrates her attention on making it one she'll always remember.
Jayda has the closest relationship with Lauren, but even she can't sway her friend from making decisions she will regret. Besides, she has her own problems. With her parents' marriage in turmoil, she has to be the backbone of her family. Can she balance that with her new love interest, who comes from a completely different background than she does?
Danielle's a single mother who has enough on her plate without having to deal with her pessimistic mother always telling her that she can do nothing right. When she makes a new friend, he brings a breath of fresh air into her life. With his help, she's making strides to become the woman she's always hoped to be.
Brenda is the brainiac of the foursome, but doesn't seem to be very smart when it comes to men. When she messes up something good with a great guy, she realizes where her problems lie and confronts her mother head-on.
These young women on the brink of adulthood are struggling to handle their issues. As God is introduced to them in unusual ways, they find themselves on a journey they'll never forget
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21) Salt and Sky by Norma Jarrett
Two women bound to one powerful family by the same generational sin. Before they both can obtain true mental, physical, financial and spiritual freedom, they must overcome a series of life changing battles. Through pain, secrets and the ultimate price of life a hard fought victory is won. Long after the last chapter ends, believers and non-believers will affirm their faith in miracle
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22) Step of Faith by Michelle Stimpson and CaSandra McLaughlin
How long should she hold on to the past for her children's sake? Frenchetta Davenport just spent another Christmas alone, without her children or grandchildren. She's always lived for her family, but apparently they aren't thinking twice about her. When she makes a sudden decision to make herself happy, for once in her life, she has to deal with the repercussions this new life brings with the children who were hardly even thinking about her.
Step of Faith is the first book in the Magnolia Gardens series by bestselling Christian Fiction author duo Michelle Stimpson & CaSandra McLaughlin. You will enjoy this cast of lively cast of senior characters and grow to love them through their trials and triumphs.
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23) His Only Son, Her Only Regret by E. N. Joy
What if the same money that was used to build a church turns out to be the same money that destroys it? Reverend Gibson and First Lady Victoria's family matters become church matters due to their son's sins . . . or is it actually the sins of the father?
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Inspirational Reads
1) My Time In The Sun by Naleighna Kai
Kari Kimbrough barely survived a horrific ordeal when she was forced to take drastic measures to protect an innocent child. Years later, she’s put the past behind her, owns a successful business, and is married to a wonderful man who loves her like no other. All the sordid secrets that she’s managed to keep hidden, even from her husband, resurfaces with a vengeance when an Terrance Henderson, ambitious assistant minister announces to the entire congregation, “The first lady was a prostitute.”
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2) No Right Way To Do A Wrong Thing by Janice Parnell
