Lakisha Johnson

All Rylee wants is her husband's attention. She used to be the apple of Todd's eye but no matter what she did, lately, he was just too busy to notice her. She could not help but wonder why. Then one day, an unexpected email, subject line: Forgotten Wife and little did she know, it was about to play a major part in her life. They say first comes love then comes ... a kidnapping, attacks, lies and affairs. Someone is out for blood but who, what, when and why? Secrets are revealed and Rylee fears for her life, when all she ever wanted was not to be The Forgotten Wife.

The Forgotten Wife

Since the age of 14, Jayme's life has been hell and she has one person to thank for it, Pastor James Madison. He stood in the pulpit on Sundays waving the same hands that abused her at night. He glorified God with the same mouth he used to chip away her self-esteem, daily. He was a man of God who had turned her away from the same God he told people they needed to serve. He was the man who was supposed to pray for, take care of and eventually love her. Instead he preyed on, took advantage of and shattered her heart before it had a chance to truly love someone else.Now, 14 years and a son later, she finds herself needing God yet she doesn't know how to reach Him. She longs for God but isn't sure He can hear a sinner's prayer until she starts to say, Dear God ...

Hear My Prayer

Dear God

Lynn and Jerome Watson have been together since meeting in the halls of Booker T. Washington High School, in 1993. Twenty-five years, a house, business and three children later they are on the heels of their 18th wedding anniversary and Lynn's 40th birthday. Her only request ... a night of fun, at home, with her husband and maybe a few toys. Lynn thinks their marriage bed is suffering and wants to spice it up. Jerome, on the other hand, thinks Lynn is overreacting. His thoughts, if it ain't broke, don't break it trying to fix it. Then something happens that shakes up the Watson household and secrets are revealed but the biggest secret, Jerome has and his lips are sealed. Bible says in Hebrews 13:4, "Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous." But what happens when life starts throwing daggers, lies, turns and twists?

The Marriage Bed

Last call signifies closing time is near, either you place your last order or settle any open tabs. In life, it's when you're fed up and a decision must be made ... Should I Stay, or Should I Go? For Lillian Weaver, last call could be a possible end to her seven-year marriage to Blair. Blair, the owner of a popular bar, B Squared has allowed success to go to his head. Now, his pride and ego are bigger than the promises and plans he once made with his wife. A wife, who no longer recognizes the man Blair has become. He used to be loving and kind, someone she was willing to sacrifice her own dreams for. Until one day, he changed. His demeaning language and disrespectful actions leaves Lillie confused, hurt and tired. Will Blair's pride cause Lillie to walk away and him lose it all? You'll have to find out in this Christian Fiction novella, Last Call.

Last Call

Gwendolyn was 13 when her dad shattered her heart, leaving her broken. Her mother told her, a daddy can break a girl's heart before any man has a chance and she was right. Through many failed relationships and giving herself to any man who showed interest, she knew she had to get herself together. So, she gave up on men. Until Jacque. He came into her life with promises to love, honor and cherish her; forsaking all others until death do they part. Twelve years later, he has made good on his promises until he didn't. Now, Gwen finds herself spiraling out of control and it's bad. What she didn't realize, Jacque was more broken than she was and had demons of his own.With inward fighting and outward consequences, will Gwen and Jacque recover or are they broken beyond repair?

Broken

Covet - yearn to possess or have (something) or to wish for earnestly Karis (pronounced Car-ris) and Darius Toney has been married for seven years. Their marriage isn't perfect, but they've made it work. They're active members of True Vine MB Church, she's a photographer and he owns a tire shop. Things are, well, they are good. Until the day, their life becomes the object of somebody's obsession. The only downside, they don't know who it is. This person, in the darkness has a yearning, a desire to possess something Karis and Darius has ... they just didn't know it yet. Pray and fast, that'll help when you're going through a storm, right? Well, they're doing that, but things are getting worst. Fire, turmoil, secrets and a kidnapping of a spouse. It's clear, the person responsible hasn't read Romans 13:9, "For the commandments say, "You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet..."

Covet

Shelby is a career woman turned housewife who enjoys the friendships that have been built with her 5 best friends; Camille, Lynesha, Raylin, Kerri and Chloe. They are all career women with different businesses or careers, husbands and even children but something is missing, something they can't find at home, in a store or even in a book. So, they search for this missing piece in the beds, arms, cars, offices and even in storage rooms of other men who don't mind paying for what Dem Dam Divas can offer. They enjoy the thrill of sneaking, creeping and even vacationing on someone else's dime but what happens when it all becomes too much? From being found guilty with no evidence, secretly wanting someone who doesn't want you, loving only to not be loved back, caught up in a dream that you're about to be awaken from; will it be worth it in the end? Will their secret lives be revealed and will it become too much to handle? Will they regret their actions or stand by them? Will they finally question whether this secret is really worth keeping?

A Secret Worth Keeping

Tamika Newhouse

Keli Randle (pronounced like Key-Lee) is an educated career woman who has money in the bank and is capable of getting everything she wants except a man of her own. She has the looks, knows how to dress and even how to conduct a business meeting but she also has a mouth that can get ratchet real quick and it doesn't matter where she is! In the Sorority Ties finale Everyone is used too it including her sorority sisters, ladies who she has known since college. She used to enjoy the bond between her and her sorority sisters but with them comes the drama and she is sick and tired of their constant criticism over how she talks and acts! She is tired of always being the one blamed when all hell breaks loose at their girls night. She's fed up! When the other ladies' relationship starts to dissolve and she is no longer the one they can blame it on, will she have the last laugh? And will she decide to cut the tie that binds them together or will she continue to hold on? Will she finally find happiness or will her ratchetness kill any chance? Also includes a sneak peek of A Secret Worth Keeping by Lakisha Johnson

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