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TV in a Book “Whom the Son Sets Free” is the 13th installment in the renowned "My Son's Wife" 'TV in a book' series penned by national bestselling author Shelia E. Bell.Hezekiah McCoy's yearning for freedom surges when turmoil unfolds within and outside prison. But freedom becomes more like a cage of despair when Trevor Price's betrayal unravels a web of deceit. Also, Xavier is missing, Khalil still despises Hezekiah, and Fancy wants nothing to do with her ex—at least that’s what her mouth says. Sometimes, the heart overrules. Attorney Christian Black's career in Memphis is ...

The bond of friendship can be invincible, unbreakable and eternal. Such is the friendship between Prodigal and Teary. Best friends since the age of seven, their lives are divinely intertwined. From childhood all the way through to adulthood, they remain loyal and united to one another. This loyalty comes with some difficult days. Especially when Prodigal's secret love for Teary is anxiously looking for a way to reveal itself. Teary, on the other hand, is leading her own life, oblivious to her best friend's true feelings for her. Prodigal soon decides to place his feelings for Teary on hold,...

First Lady Audrey Graham believes she's found the perfect woman to become her eldest son, Minister Stiles Graham's wife. Sweet, sensitive, kind, and of course a fine Christian girl, Audrey couldn't ask more of lovely Rena Jackson. But skeletons fall from the closet when Audrey and Stiles discover that Rena is in love and committed to the troubled, rebellious, ex-con, Frankie. My Son's Wife is more than a love triangle, it's a time bomb set to explode with twists, turns, entanglements and sinful revelations that only a loving God can make right

The story of the Graham family continues in My Son's Ex Wife: Aftershock. First Lady Audrey Graham is relieved when her only son, Stiles, encounters the young, vivacious nutritionist Detria Mackey. Rena is equally captivated by recent divorcee and science teacher, Robert Becton but does he have what it takes to make Rena forget her past and give her future a much needed jump start? When Rena returns to Memphis for less than pleasant reasons, Stiles and Rena realize they still have unresolved feelings for each other. Will it be enough for this couple to overcome what severed their ...

Hezekiah McCoy is a free man in more ways than one. He's roaming around seeking a place to establish "New Holy Rock Ministries" and find himself a first lady to go along with it. Fancy McCoy is determined to live her best life after being duped by a man sent by her ex-husband to humiliate her. Dem McCoy Boys are still making their marks and leaving some unforgettable legacies (not necessarily all good ones). Stiles's visits to Holy Rock are growing more frequent. Is it because of his new position or the new lady in his life?

The 4th installment in the My Son's Wife series, and Stiles Graham is the proud father of a little girl by his wife, Detria. Although he loves his role as daddy, he doesn't act so happy when it comes to his role as husband. His mind continues to have thoughts about his ex-wife, Rena who seems to have moved on with her life in Andover, Massachusetts with none other than Robert Becton. Stiles is further stunned beyond belief when he uncovers secrets that have been hidden away for years about the Graham family. In his search to heal the wounds of the past, he is hit with the truth about his ...

"True Beauty" is the sequel to "Beautiful Ugly." Layla, Kacie, and Envy continue to nurture their strong friendship as they strive to learn from past mistakes and confidently embrace their futures. Layla experiences a drastic blessing through tragedy, opening doors she never imagined. Determined to live life to the fullest, she moves forward with a new body and a new man, but in the process, she forgets who used to be the most important man in her life—God. Meanwhile, Kacie faces heartbreak and struggles to rebuild her life and focus on raising her seven children, often with wavering ...

Twenty-four-year-old Aisha Carlisle has the kind of life most people would envy. Successful and attractive, Aisha owns an inner-city dance studio, has dashing bachelor, Chandler Larson, dangling on her arm and in her heart. Once deeply rooted and grounded in her faith, an unquenchable thirst to make quick cash draws her into a secret society comprised of some of the wealthiest men in the world. The cost she pays for turning against her faith is tremendous. Will the faith she so willingly relinquished free her from the sinful life she has chosen? Will her lust for the forbidden ruin her ...

Fifteen-year-old freshman, Payden Lamar Washington, who everyone calls Payne, attends Fairley High School. Unlike most teenagers, Payne anxiously looks forward to getting up and going to school every day. It is his only getaway from a mother addicted to drugs, five brothers and sisters, one of whom is mentally challenged, and a life that he wishes was just a nightmare that he could wake up from. School, his love of art, and music, plus his girlfriend, Marissa Johnson, are the only means of escape he seems to find. But even in that, there are times when love, happiness and normalcy of a ...

"Christian Black, Esq.," a short story from the "Holy Rock Chronicles," follows the journey of Christian and Luna Black, a pair of newly established socialites in Memphis. Christian embarks on a career with the esteemed Brachman Law Firm as a lead criminal defense attorney, while Luna flourishes in her newly appointed role as Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Sales at a downtown Memphis company. As Christian assumes responsibility for a former colleague's caseload, he stumbles upon captivating and revealing information that could lead him to uncover long-sought truths about his ...

When the chips fall and the game is over…When Senior Pastor Hezekiah McCoy is framed and sent to prison, he sees his new wife, First Lady Rianna McCoy, for who she truthfully is—a scheming, hustling, lying, con artist. A bright stream of fresh light penetrates the darkness when Hezekiah’s case is turned over to a hot shot lawyer from New York. Rianna is living the luxurious lifestyle laced with power — something she’s dreamed of since she was a foster child. The only thing missing is gaining full power of New Holy Rock. She may think she has met her match but she doesn’t want to...

"If Your Price is Right" is Book 5 in the thrilling "Holy Rock Chronicles" short story spin-off from the "My Son's Wife" series! "If Your Price is Right" plunges you into the world of Trevor Price, a brilliant young divorce attorney who becomes the trusted power of attorney for the infamous Pastor Hezekiah McCoy, currently serving a 12-year prison sentence. With the weight of Pastor McCoy's trust on his shoulders, Trevor's true motives are brought into question, leaving us wondering if he's really the answered prayer he seems to be or a rotten apple in disguise. You don't want to miss this ...

It's been two years since Hezekiah McCoy became the senior pastor of Holy Rock, and Hezekiah, First Lady Fancy McCoy and their sons are certainly shaking things up. Frequent and lavish vacations, a new and much larger house, and what seems like a never ending flow of cash, the McCoys are enjoying the tremendous favor of God, or could there be some other reason for their rapidly growing success? Stiles' decision to leave Holy Rock and relocate to Houston, Texas enables him to start slowly healing emotionally. He becomes the pastor of a small congregation and is moving on with his life. When ...

TV IN A BOOK! "The Pulpit Ladies" is the gripping 14th installment of the My Son’s Wife series. Pepper McCoy faces the daunting challenge of rebuilding her life after Xavier’s death while raising twin boys. First Lady Eliana McCoy grapples with the decision to end her marriage as Khalil’s repeated infidelity pushes her to the edge. Meanwhile, Fancy McCoy’s thriving design business brings a mysterious new client who awakens long-buried emotions. Luna Black, pharmaceutical executive and wife of prominent attorney Christian Black, is relentless in her quest for justice after a horrific...

The McCoys and the Grahams try to work together as Stiles makes a decision whether or not to return to Holy Rock. Hezekiah shows a softer side (or does he really), while Khalil makes it evident the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. Xavier continues to war against his flesh but will Pepper be able to help him win the war? So much intense drama in this next installment of the My Son's Wife series.

Introducing “The Real Housewives of Adverse City” by Shelia E. Bell Avery, Eva, Meesha, and Peyton, live the type of lives everyday women can only dream of. One thing for sure, there is always drama and never a dull moment when it comes to these ultra-rich housewives. Eva Stenberg is the wife of Dr. Harper Stenberg, a cardiovascular surgeon, NY Times bestselling author and Chief Medical Director of Adverse City Hospital. He is a man dedicated fully to his career and his position, which leaves Eva frustrated and lonely. The fact that Harper desires no children adds a blazing fuel to an ...

Fourteen-year old Polly Mathis is a quiet teenage girl with no friends and often teased by a rowdy group of boys at her school, Fairley High. But being teased at school isn't a big issue for her. It's what she faces once she leaves school and returns home to a mother who is too busy to be a mother. Because of her in and out male friends, Polly's mother wants Polly, who is her only child, out of the way so Polly spends most of her time living in the upstairs attic. When Polly meets Sharra, a new girl at school, they develop a close friendship. Sharra introduces Polly to her family and for ...

What if? What if you had the perfect family, lived the perfect life, had the perfect job, the perfect everything and then without warning, you discover you are not the person you think you are, and your family is not the family you think they are? Twenty-two year old Adanya Anniston is a successful, smart, and attractive assistant college instructor who simply adores her family. She is especially close to her father and does not mind being labeled a daddy’s girl. But, Adanya’s picture perfect, fairy tale life takes a devastating turn when she mistakenly overhears her mother disclose ...

"Love Shoulda Brought You Home," the next short in the "Holy Rock Chronicles" spinoff from the best-selling "My Son's Wife" series. With the weight of his family's legacy on his shoulders, Xavier McCoy faces a harrowing battle with his failing marriage and a life that's spiraling out of control. Can he overcome his inner demons and make the right choices for his future, or will he succumb to temptation and lose everything he holds dear? As the tension mounts, Xavier's devoted wife, Pepper, prays for a miracle to save their marriage. Will her faith be enough to guide them through this trying...

Dem McCoy boys are rocking Holy Rock! The young handsome, charming, debonair Khalil McCoy is the new senior pastor and his fresh out of the closet brother, Xavier, is Financial Administrator and Youth Director. The McCoy brothers have no limits or filters and set a new record for stirring up drama. Find out what’s really next for the McCoys, for Holy Rock, but especially for Dem McCoy Boys!