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Our librarians recommend these titles. African American Christian Fiction A man inspired
After a failed attempt to commit suicide, a motivational speaker who doesn't practice what he preaches has a revelation through an unlikely mentor, and undergoes a fortuitous transformation.
 Abraham's well: a novel
A young mother and her son struggle to hold on to their dreams through decades of heartbreaking separations, relocations, and escapes.
 Ain’t no valley: a novel
"Authony: a banking executive, and Naomi, a dentist, are two people who have trusted their jobs and status to make them whole--"until they are suddenly without cither. Against the backdrop of San Francisco and plans for a California Wedding for Mary and Moor (from Ain't No Mountain). Ain't NO valley is the story of two people in crists, learning to glean the very best from life; two people who read more ...
"Authony: a banking executive, and Naomi, a dentist, are two people who have trusted their jobs and status to make them whole--"until they are suddenly without cither. Against the backdrop of San Francisco and plans for a California Wedding for Mary and Moor (from Ain't No Mountain). Ain't NO valley is the story of two people in crists, learning to glean the very best from life; two people who hve squandered their God-given gifts on a world that has used them up, and who now search to find their way home. read less ... Awakening Mercy
This is a contemporary story about a successful career woman and a man who run a social services agency in inner-city Atlanta.
 Blessed trinity
Part Terry McMillan, part Jan Karon, bestselling author Griggs combines superb writing, mystery, and suspense in the first book in a powerful new trilogy.
 Brother word
Chance Howard, dubbed "Brother Word," is a man tormented, running from a tragedy his faith-healing gift couldn't prevent. Now those he helped are after the truth, a skeptical reporter is on his trail, and someone from his past is back with a vengeance. The only way to save himself is to reach out for help and put his life and his fate in God's hands.
 Chosen
From national and "Essence"-bestselling author Haley comes the first in a inspirational three-book series--a modern-day family saga loosely based on the three biblical kings David, Solomon, and Saul.
 Defining moments
From the Essence bestselling author of The Prodigal Husband comes an inspiring novel about one woman's spiritual journey to overcome the mistakes of her past-and face the truths of an inescapable future. A year ago, successful career woman Sheila Moore left her home on the South Carolina coast to escape the pain of loving a man who would never love her back-her married business partner, Jake. read more ...
From the Essence bestselling author of The Prodigal Husband comes an inspiring novel about one woman's spiritual journey to overcome the mistakes of her past-and face the truths of an inescapable future. A year ago, successful career woman Sheila Moore left her home on the South Carolina coast to escape the pain of loving a man who would never love her back-her married business partner, Jake. Now Sheila has returned to Charleston and the past, into the guarded lives of Jake and his suspicious wife, Tori, and into an unexpected journey to find peace, joy, and love. read less ... Divas of Damascus Road
From the highly acclaimed author of "Boaz Brown" comes a humorous and triumphant novel about a family of Christian women who turn their lives around, much like Saul did after his encounter with God on the road to Damascus.
 If memory serves
Scandalous secrets, impossible choices, and supreme tests of faith combine in this thrilling new novel from bestselling author Vanessa Davis Griggs.
 If the shoe fits
In Griffth's second book in her trilogy about three African-American women who form "The Sassy Sistahood," Rochelle Gardner makes beautiful shoes for other people, but hides her own less-than-perfect toes. When she's faced with the growing affections of three different suitors, Rochelle turns to The Sassy Sistahood for support. Original.
 Let sleeping dogs
"Essence" bestselling author Haley is back with the tale of a family hiding dormant, long-forgotten secrets, and a daughter compelled to address the issues, regardless of the consequences.
 No regrets
From the bestselling author of "Nobody's Perfect, " comes a redemptive and rich novel about two people who discover the healing power of love and faith.
 One prayer away
Seven years ago, Mitchell Andrews made the biggest mistake of his life. Turning to alcohol to temporarily drown out his own grief and guilt, he alienated his wife and she left him in fear of her life after Mitchell started becoming abusive. This wake up call began a search which led to sobriety and a new life in Jesus Christ. But years later as he attempts to win back the love of his life and read more ...
Seven years ago, Mitchell Andrews made the biggest mistake of his life. Turning to alcohol to temporarily drown out his own grief and guilt, he alienated his wife and she left him in fear of her life after Mitchell started becoming abusive. This wake up call began a search which led to sobriety and a new life in Jesus Christ. But years later as he attempts to win back the love of his life and prove he is a new man, his past begins to creep into the present and he wonders if in his weakest moment God can give him the strength to endure... read less ... Practicing what you preach
The first work in a new Christian-themed series from the author of the Blessed Trinity trilogy follows the courtship between a divorced pastor and a devout churchgoer.
 Sweet magnolia: a novel
On the surface, the Ledouxes live an idyllic life among the upper-echelon of New Orleans' most powerful. But once relatives come together to celebrate a wedding, generational secrets that have spanned decades slowly come to the surface and lead two sisters to uncover the truth about their family and themselves, testing their spiritual reserves.
 The Amen sisters
A Christy Award finalist offers a bold and gritty story about one of the most talked about issues in the church--religious leaders who sexually abuse members of their congregations--and how two women heal after betrayal.
 The ex files
From "Essence" bestselling author Murray comes a page-turner about four women attempting to heal their broken hearts by joining a church prayer group. When tragedy strikes their group, they will be forced to examine their lives, choices, and relationships from a new perspective.
 Up pops the devil
Two hard years in prison have changed Wilford "Preacher" Winters for the better. He did his time, now he's going to "do the right thing." But the women in his life have other ideas. Tanya, the sleek and sexy mother of his two kids, is much too comfortable with her pearls-and-Porsche lifestyle, and she'll do whatever it takes to maintain it... His sister, Loretta, kept "the business" runni read more ...
Two hard years in prison have changed Wilford "Preacher" Winters for the better. He did his time, now he's going to "do the right thing." But the women in his life have other ideas. Tanya, the sleek and sexy mother of his two kids, is much too comfortable with her pearls-and-Porsche lifestyle, and she'll do whatever it takes to maintain it... His sister, Loretta, kept "the business" running smoothly while Preacher was inside, and she can't believe he'd trade Easy Street bling for a nickel-and-dime dead-end job... His one-time girlfriend Serena, now married to his main man Barnard, is hiding a secret--and if past sins come to light, they'll ruin several lives and a very new, very precious friendship between Preacher and Barnard's beautiful-inside-and-out sister, Natalie. With his world about to explode all around him, Preacher's going to need every ounce of his new-found faith to remain strong. Because it takes a lot to become a new man, sometimes even a miracle. read less ... Watercolored pearls: a novel
"Watercolored Pearls" is a page-turning story of how God can use the tragic, the shameful, and the less-than-perfect circumstances of life to create something beautiful.
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