3/29/26
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
Coming July 15, 2026!
The Truth About Joy
Book 2 of the Fruit of the Spirit series!
Pursuing joy, or discovering joy in pursuit of Jesus?
Forget about the girl-boss shtick. All Renata Ramos wants is marriage and a brood of kids, a longing stirred by emails from her cousins in Brazil. Routinely marrying, having babies, and generally joyful, they leave Renata feeling life is passing her by. The bright spot is her job at the elephant sanctuary, where the arrival of an orphaned calf sparks a sweet connection that reminds her how much love she has to give.
So when realtor Colby enters her life—charming, successful, liked by everyone—the answer to her prayers looks right on time.
But as their relationship deepens, Renata senses unease she pushes aside, convinced God brought them together.
As her small compromises add up, and Colby’s narcissism grows harder to ignore, she must confront a painful question: Is she holding onto him because he’s God’s will… or because she’s afraid to let go?
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Romance? What romance? Out-of-work Dana is determined not to sway from her commitment to stay unattached. With a special needs child, dwindling bank account and parental pressure, her plate is full. But her growing feelings for anxiety-ridden Ethan complicate life, until he sparks a tragic accident that forces her hand. Now she has to decide the real source of love in her life.
The Truth About Love
Book 1 of the Fruit of the Spirit series!
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Can Dana tell one love from another? Her son's life may depend on it!
Between the guy, the job, and the elephant, is Renata losing her mind along with her joy?
Hairdresser Kendall's plans to buy a funeral home with help from her friend's ex go awry, and things are only made worse by the unexpected appearance of someone with a troubling secret.
These are just a few of the glitches in the lives of nine friends, over the nine months leading up to Martie's Christmas Eve wedding, which will present a few surprises nobody saw coming.
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I write stories about Christians trying to figure out life. Some people would call me a Jesus freak. I read a whole lot. I have cats. I like tea better than coffee. Love dark chocolate. I eat low-carb. I'm from New Jersey, lived in Florida, and now in Tennessee with my husband. I have 2 awesome sons. I'm paraplegic. I like history and the Philadelphia Eagles. And Snoopy! I'm overly fond of baked goods, especially bear claws with cream cheese in the middle. I adore old black-and-white movies. I've spent a great deal of time thinking about stories when I was supposed to be doing something else, and I thought maybe I should write them down, so here I am! I Hope you find something you like here.
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There Will Your Heart Be
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Good Tidings, A ChristmasAnthology
By my fabulous writers' group, the Lady Lits, from our hearts to yours!
From small-town New Jersey, to New York City, to the war-torn Philippines of World War II, the lives of three broken people cross, telling the redemptive story of forgiving the unforgivable, and God's redeeming grace.
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Susan Marie Graham
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