In True Beauty, the sequel to Beautiful Ugly, Layla, Kacie and Envy maintain their tight bond of friendship. They are determined to learn from the mistakes of their past so they can boldly step into their futures. Layla's drastic blessing through tragedy weight loss opens doors that she never thought possible. She's determined to live her life to the fullest, but as she moves forward with a new body and a new man, Layla forgets who used to be the most important man in her life - God. After heartbreak, and with sometimes wavering support from Layla and Envy, Kacie tries hard to pick up the broken pieces of her life so that she can concentrate on raising her seven kids as a single mom. While there is no mistaking Envy's outer beauty, she comes to believe the only way to have a chance to give and receive true love is by exposing the horrid secret of her past. Nevertheless, Envy is terrified of the consequences that she might have to face if she chooses to do so. Layla, Kacie and Envy still have much to learn about life and how to uncap the true beauty already divinely placed within each one of them.

True Beauty (Beautiful Ugly)

Literature & Fiction

Bell, Shelia

Lipsey, Shelia E.

United States

Shelia E. Bell

In the fifth installment of the My Son's Wife series, Senior Pastor Stiles Graham and First Lady Detria Graham s marriage is rapidly falling apart, thanks to her adulterous ways. Stiles had hoped and prayed that the time they spent away from Memphis would make their marriage stronger, but after just months from returning from Myrtle Beach, Stiles questions whether that is truly the case.When whats done in the dark comes to light, and Stiles discovers that Detria is cheating on him with his good friend, Skip Madison, the marriage quickly unravels. This startling revelation brings out the worse in Stiles Graham. During the midst of it all, Detria learns that she is pregnant. As much as she wanted to steer clear of Skip Madison and give her marriage to Stiles a fighting chance, her heart says something different. Now she finds herself worried about who is the father of her unborn child. Turmoil, trouble, deception and disaster infiltrate this marriage, and much is at stake, including Stiles pastoral position at Holy Rock. When tragedy strikes this already dysfunctional marriage, it sends life, as they know it spiraling down a never-ending tunnel of hurt, anger and grief, leaving both Stiles and Detria questioning their faith and belief in God to restore their lives and relationship.

MY WIFE MY BABY…AND HIM (My Son's Wife)

Bell, Shelia E.

Dramas & Plays

Northstar

Thicker Than Water is book 11 in the dynamic My Son's Wife series featuring the Grahams and the McCoys and of course none other than the infamous Holy Rock. Book 11 finds Dem McCoy boys delving for ways to make their lives make sense. Khalil has been betrayed and sabotaged by his father and fooled by his new bride. Xavier is torn between living a life with Pepper or living his true life with Ian. Hezekiah is confronted by Khalil and all hell breaks loose. Rianna is not one to be pushed to the side during all this drama. She's making her presence known and she doesn't care who likes it or not. Continue to read the tall tales of these families and see if family blood really is thicker than water.

Thicker Than Water (My Son's Wife)

Bonita and Hodge Publishing Group

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, and turns his love toward the beautiful Faith Meadows. When Teary steps outside the realm of her Christian upbringing and pursues a relationship with someone who ultimately betrays her, Prodigal is the shoulder she leans on. Prodigal's life isn't exactly a sweet bed of roses either. He has his own set of obstacles to face. The strength of Prodigal and Teary's faith and trust in God and each other is tried over and over again. Yet, through it all, and in spite of it all, Prodigal and Teary can't break the bond of togetherness that was formed when they were children, thus facing the trials, triumphs and temptations that comes Into Each Life, together.

Into Each Life

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.\nRianna 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, and she may not realize it yet, but she doesn’t want to resurrect the old Hezekiah McCoy. Rianna is playing checkers while Hezekiah is playing chess! Of course, nothing is ever the way it seems in this family…Khalil trying to remain faithful, Xavier fighting his fleshly desires, Fancy in denial of her feelings for Hezekiah, and Hezekiah battling for his freedom. All are struggling and seeking redemption. Will this family be successful or will the demons they battle tear everything apart?\nRedeeming Holy Rock is Book 12 in the bestselling family drama series, "My Son's Wife" by national best-selling author Shelia E. Bell 
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Redeeming Holy Rock (My Son's Wife)

t'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 he decides to open his heart again, he finds solace, compassion, and possibly love. Maybe the third time will prove to be the charm.Pastor Chauncey Graham, founder of Holy Rock and known simply as "Pastor," feels better than he has in years so he willingly accepts Hezekiah's offer to return to Holy Rock as one of the ministers. When a life altering blast from the past parades into Holy Rock with her own bevy of secrets surrounding the Grahams and the McCoys, things stand to be shaken up like never before! Will the secrets she harbors be a blessing or curse for The McCoys of Holy Rock.Book VI, The McCoys of Holy Rock, continues the story of the Graham family and raises a whole new set of trials for them while exposing the hidden secrets of The McCoys, the new First Family of Holy Rock!

The McCoys of Holy Rock (My Son's Wife)

His Pen Publishing, LLC

The saga of the McCoys and Grahams of Holy Rock continues. Stiles must decide if he will return to the pulpit he once graced. Pastor yearns to have a relationship with Hezekiah, while Khalil and Xavier have a personal vendetta against their father and will do just about anything to destroy his ministry…and his life. Hezekiah finds it impossible to unite with the man he discovered is his father and the brother he refuses to accept. Who will be left standing?

My Brother, Father...And Me (My Son's Wife)

Forever Ain't Enough

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.

My Truth My Time My Turn (My Son's Wife)

First Lady Audrey Graham adores her daughter's best friend, Rena Jackson. In Rena, Audrey finds the loving relationship she longs to have with her own troubled daughter, Francesca. When Audrey's son, Stiles, comes home from Duke Divinity School, Audrey is overjoyed because he has decided to follow in his father's footsteps in the church. Upon his return, Stiles finds Rena all grown up and quickly takes notice. It doesn't take long for the two of them to fall in love, but Rena's fairy tale life is disrupted when her old flame, Frankie, learns about the relationship. In this explosive novel, the old adage about what's done in the dark turns out to be more true than anyone can imagine.

My Son's Wife: The Beginning

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