Her sins went well beyond the sheets.Everyone believed hardworking, "good girl" Rainey Thomas always did the right thing, but the truth was Rainey had done plenty wrong. The bar for living holy established by her deceased mother was too high. Rainey and her sisters were drowning in their desires as they warred with their mother and her strict practices, even from the grave.What Rainey needed was atonement for her sins. She kept up appearances until the web of a major drug t...

Thirty-two days, divorced.Moving day has arrived for Nadine Parker, but she needs a plan of execution. Nadine struggles to find the strength to break free from the hold of what-once-was with Zane Willibe. After being a couple for sixteen years, thirty-two days of marriage revealed the truth about Zane. And now, the secrets begin to unfold.There's a war going on between old and new Nadine. Under the surveillance of her hawk-eye mother-in-law, Nadine is held captive in her ro...

This holiday season explore five unique short stories that celebrate the love, joy, and peace of Christmas.Miracle From on High by Renée Allen McCoyFour lives intersect at a crossroads, prompting each to seek God's direction. Benjamin and Susan grapple to accept their path while Trevor and Danielle struggle to cope with theirs.Giving You the Best of My Love by Sonya VisorThree years ago, Chase Anderso...

Invisible MasksTraumatic experiences, rejection, and abuse can cause us to function as opposites of our true selves. We often say I'm fine when we're emotionally, physically, and spiritually on edge. We don't want the people around us to know that we are hurting, that we are struggling because exposing our weakness makes us vulnerable.In Who I've Become, Sonya shares her own painful experience as a victim of childhood sexual abuse—from being pursued by one family member's pe...

Christmas Time Is Here… And Brown Girls Books is bringing you nineteen talented writers, sharing heartwarming stories filled with the joy, sorrow and downright drama of this magical season. Christmas time brings out the best – and for some, the worst – in us and these holiday tales capture it all, just in time to warm your soul for the holidays. All I Want For Christmas is filled with tear-jerking, treasured, and laugh-inducing stories. Like Sonia Johnston's "Home...

Have you ever said that you were all right when you weren't, or when asked how you are feeling responded with an, “I’m fine” when you knew you were emotionally on the edge? If this describes you, keep reading; this book may change the way you see yourself. In fact, it may change your life.Wearing a mask is something too many Christians do for a variety of reasons. We all have fallen short of the glory of God, yet we've all worn a mask at one time or another to cover up our frailtie...

A young girl lives in fear of her abusive father....A powerful short tale. Based on a true story.

Ever wonder why some people seem to experience joy in their daily lives--even in the tough times--and others can't seem to find it no matter how hard they search? Is a joy-filled life really possible?The answer is yes! And it's possible for every woman, no matter what her circumstances may be. In this inspiring book, Kay Warren teaches women what joy really is, where to find it, and how to choose it in the good times and the bad. With compassion and wisdom, she shows readers--even ...

When does an affair begin? Not with the first forbidden touch…but with the first forbidden thought. Unexpectedly, you find yourself enjoying a powerful emotional bond with another man. You feel like you matter to someone again. And the door you thought was locked so firmly–the door to sexual infidelity–is suddenly ajar.The only way women can survive the intense struggle for sexual integrity is by guarding not just your body, but your mind and heart as well. Eve...

We've all had "aha!" moments in our lives, times when a sudden revelation surprises us with insight. According to pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman, we can experience this same kind of "aha!" in our spiritual lives. With everyday examples and trademark testimonies, Idleman draws on Scripture to reveal how three key elements can draw us closer to God and change our lives for good.Awakening to the reality of our true spiritual condition, we see ourselves and our nee...

How do we find contentment in God when we feel so hidden?Sara Hagerty unfolds the truths found in the biblical story of Mary of Bethany to discover the scandalous love of God and explore the spiritual richness of being hidden in him.Every heart longs to be seen and understood. Yet most of our lives is unwitnessed. We spend our days working, driving, parenting. We sometimes spend whole seasons feeling unnoticed and unappreciated.In

We've all got our issues! Maybe you feel like life just isn't going your way, or you're afraid that you don't measure up to other people's expectations. Perhaps you have a hard time managing your temper or have someone in your life you just can't forgive. We deal with our "issues" every day in one form or another; the problem is, after a while, they start to feel . . . normal. Unchanging. Just part of who we are. And we forget that we have access to the power of Christ—a power that can tra...