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Who sleeps or lusts after a pastor? And who on earths wants to be stuck in the shadow of a man, wearing a big hat and sitting in a permanent front row seat where everyone is watching you? Not Destiny! Roderick Prince Strong is just as handsome as he is fine, but I’m just not sure if being a first lady is a part of my destiny. I know that my journey is marked by love and destined by God, but I still have not accepted the fact that I now own, Faith Temple Cathedral…a church. But just as I’m finally coming to grips with my assignment and things are coming together after the death...

When things are about to get better, they get worse. Hope has moved to Louisiana, and not only is she excited about the move, but she's also happy to now be in the Booth/Jackson/Kimbrel family. The only thing Hope was missing was a love to call her own, but after Selena and Damon decided to call off their wedding, looks like Hope got her perfect chance at love. Damon has chosen Hope, and Hope has excepted all that he's willing to offer. With her hopes and dreams set in wish mode, she's patiently awaiting the day Damon proposes to her. With things moving along quite well, Damon is now ...

She’s pregnant, dumped, and done with love. He’s the best friend who never stopped waiting. This Valentine’s Day, love comes wrapped in second chances. Meshelle Cain didn’t plan to start over at seven months pregnant, but when her ex walked out the second she chose to keep the baby, she had no choice. Now she’s back in Gloster—the tiny hometown she thought she’d left behind for good—tired, heartbroken, and determined to do it all on her own. But Gloster, Louisiana holds more than old memories. It holds Eli Martin—her childhood best friend, the boy who once held her heart...

Welcome to Ivy Ridge Estates, where the lawns are manicured, the residents are wealthy, and murder is definitely not on the brochure. John Ivy is a retired FBI agent who just wants a peaceful picnic and a decent slice of pie. Instead, he finds himself knee-deep in secrets when a fellow resident dies under suspicious circumstances—right on his favorite quilt. With his children trying to keep him out of trouble and a community full of eccentric millionaires, John must decide whether retirement truly means letting go… or simply solving crimes at a slower pace. Cozy, clever, and laugh-out-...

In the Heart of the Bayou, History Finds Its Match. When Aponi Sneed arrives in Grand Cane, Louisiana, she’s chasing the threads of a story that began long before she was born. Her grandmother Woya, a proud Cherokee woman who followed love across state lines and defied the prejudices of her time, left behind a legacy of strength—and unanswered questions. Determined to honor her roots, Aponi sets out to uncover the truth of Woya’s life in the sleepy Cajun town where it all unfolded. But the past has a way of opening doors to the future. When Aponi meets Wohali Long, grandson of ...

Kane Jackson Booth is in love with Veronica Kimbrel and neither of them desire to venture into forbidden territories but things are becoming a bit more heated than either of them can handle. So in making what she feels is a right suggestion, Kane makes a wrong decision that could cost them their forever after. Right when things are shaking and seemingly cracking, Selena is in need of help and Veronica uses this opportunity to leave Kane and all of their problems behind her. She soon finds out that running away doesn’t always solve the problem, or make things right but in the school of ...

Dive into the heart of a sun-soaked scandal with "You'll Go to Jail," where the warmth of Florida meets the chill of mystery. In a town where danger lurks in paradise and secrets are as deep as the ocean, crime-solving runs through Katrina Jacobs' veins. Join her and the Black Girl Magic Crew as they unravel a case where justice is as elusive as the tropical breeze. Detective Katrina Jacobs, renowned for her sharp wit and unwavering determination, is summoned to Florida by her mother, Evonta Jacobs, for a case that hits close to home. Evonta’s lifelong friend, Tamara, is grappling with ...

He’s young, rich, intelligent, tall and ready to settle down. I’m Louisiana thick, curvy, and I’d like to say fine because it fits, and I keep trying to talk myself out of love. And as fate would have it, I’m stuck in his home on Christmas Day. Being an assistant, to Destiny- the owner and lead decorator at Dobrielle's-has good and bad qualities. It's one of Louisiana's largest and most sought after design firms. And I'm leaning but eager for my opportunity to shine. I get big coins, but I’m still only my boss’s assistant. She gives me the job to decorate the office Christmas ...

Dive into a gripping murder mystery series that seamlessly combines the charm of a cozy small-town setting with the relentless determination of crime fighters in the tight-knit community of Kickapoo. In this town where secrets are as rare as privacy, crime-solving is in Katrina Jacobs' DNA. For Katrina Jacobs, a good night's sleep after a long day is all she craves, but that wish remains elusive tonight. A cold-blooded killer roams the streets of Kickapoo, and it falls upon her and her trusty sidekick, Regina, to bring this malefactor to justice. What haunts Detective Katrina Jacobs most ...

No one ever realizes the power of their love, until it's tested. Or until they endure unimaginable and sometimes hurtful things. And if the truth's told, no one wants to. But sometimes we find ourselves standing in the test of love. This is exactly where Priscilla Marshall finds herself. Married to Steven since she graduated college, together they are the perfect couple. They are both making successful business moves, loving their choices, and their jobs. Yet, one has a secret that can change their lives. Priscilla finds out that a plan without God is not a plan at all.

They haven’t fallen out of love—they’ve just forgotten how to find their way back. After eleven years of marriage, Maya and Jordan Sinclair are still under the same roof… but emotionally worlds apart. Their conversations are brief, their laughter has faded, and the warmth between them is little more than memory. There’s no shouting. No spark. Just silence—and the quiet ache of a bond slowly unraveling. Desperate to salvage what remains, they seek help from Dr. Selah James, a respected Christian marriage counselor known for her gentle wisdom and spiritual insight. Selah sees it ...

Lorielle Starting over wasn’t supposed to be easy. After losing Daddy and escaping a home that felt more like a prison, I landed in Shreveport, Louisiana, with nothing but my bags and a prayer. Love? That wasn’t on my agenda—not with my heart so guarded. Then I met Mike Preston. A soldier back in Louisiana, trying to figure out who he is without the Army. With hazel eyes that see through my walls and a smile that feels like a promise, he’s everything I didn’t think I could have. But letting him in feels like a risk—what if he leaves? Mike isn’t the kind to run. He’s patient,...

He found love again. But loving his wife might cost him everything. After a devastating divorce, Elijah Taylor believes God has given him a second chance at love. Rebuilding his life with his new wife, Savannah, feels like redemption—until the past refuses to stay buried. Elijah’s ex-wife is determined to maintain control, using bitterness, canceled visitations, and emotional manipulation to pull their daughters into the crossfire. Savannah is ready to fight for her family—but Elijah won’t. Years ago, he made a sacred promise to himself and to God: never take a child from their ...

About Found All I’ve ever cared about was being the type of man that God has called me to be, and having a woman in my life who will love me unconditionally. Then I Found her. She’s the prettiest woman I’ve ever laid eyes on, and the fact that she has those two darling little girls is enough to make me stake claim on all three of them. Now, she thinks her full-figured body, and the nut she used to be married to is enough to run me away. What she doesn’t understand is I love me a woman who I have to use every ounce of my strength to hold onto and I’m trained and equipped for any ...

One moment ruined everything. One child changed it all. One Christmas could bring it back together. She thought she knew what love looked like—until it shattered at a Grambling State football game. Keira was ready to plan forever with her high school sweetheart—until she saw him with someone else. Humiliated and heartbroken, she made a split-second choice she couldn't take back. One hazy night. A stranger with a familiar face. And a baby that would become her entire world. Years later, her daughter falls dangerously ill, and one hospital test flips Keira’s world upside down. The man ...

Dive into the heart of darkness in "If You Do," where the echo of footsteps in a school’s hallway could be the sound of justice drawing near—or the harbinger of danger yet to come. In the locker room of South Central High School, a new chapter of chilling crime unfolds, plunging the quaint town of Kickapoo into a profound state of shock. "If You Do" beckons readers back into the enigmatic world where Detective Katrina Jacobs and her partner, Sergeant Regina Owens, reigns supreme in their relentless pursuit of justice. This time, the heart of the mystery beats within the school's campus,...

Strong Doesn’t Mean Closed is Book Three in the Becoming Selah: In the Midst of Vows and Valleys series—a soul-deep exploration of faith, identity, and the quiet redefinition of love. Selah is a counselor trusted with people’s deepest wounds. She listens. She guides. She holds space while others heal. But walking beside Nicole and Damien as their marriage unravels exposes questions Selah can no longer ignore—about gender roles, buried expectations, and the future she once assumed God was preparing for her. She always said she wanted a spiritual leader. Someone strong. Solid. Certain...

More Than Grateful follows First Lady Rachel Tate as she faces the most challenging trial of her life. Married to Pastor Jonas Tate, the charismatic leader of Rise Church, Rachel is determined to make her mark by organizing her first women’s conference, aptly named More Than Grateful. But the journey is anything but smooth. As Rachel steps into her new role, she encounters resistance from the women in the congregation, particularly from Allison, who once hoped to marry Jonas herself. The tension between Rachel and Allison spills over, straining Rachel’s relationship with her husband and...

They haven’t stopped loving each other. They just don’t know if love is enough to survive the betrayal. Avery and James “Mark” Whitaker have built a life together—eight years, two kids, and what most would call a solid Christian marriage. But when Avery discovers an emotional affair hidden in her husband’s phone, everything they’ve built is shaken to its core. He didn’t cheat physically. But he gave his heart to someone else. And now she’s not sure she can trust him again. Shame, guilt, and silence settle over their home like a fog. Desperate not to lose everything, they ...

The Power Series is a compilation of short stories created to cause awareness and attention to the power that pain, restoration, love, and forgiving has over our lives. The direct affect of each on our lives can lead us to victory or cause us to die in destruction. It is sometimes because of the pain we've experienced, we altar the way we think; it is this thinking that causes us to miss out on true love and can cause us to live our lives unforgiving. When we understand what restoration can do for the life that’s in need of being restored, then and only then do we start to LIVE! There’s...