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BOOK ONE in the WITHERED ROSE TRILOGYChristian Romantic Suspense SeriesWhat happens when a Christian woman and a mafia boss fall in love? Their passion breeds chaos.Rosa and Amory have no business getting involved with one another but they also have no choice. Rosa is Amory's captive bride, kidnapped and forced to marry him as payment for her brother's debt. All she wants is to live a life free of crime and violence but now she's shackled to the most dangerous man in New York City. Only God can help her now.Meanwhile, Amory is looking forward to having a beautiful young bride. But Amory is a mafia underboss and Rosa is a Christian woman. Her faith is standing right between them, and he hates that. The sting of her refusal to marry him runs deep. But something in Amory feels drawn to Rosa, despite their differences.Maybe she is the calm to his storm, maybe he is the chaos she secretly craves. Whatever the case, they're in it together. *****DISCLAIMER/WARNING*****Withered Rose is a Christian story. There is no foul language and no graphic scenes of sex, violence, or gore. However, our characters are members of the mafia which may present an environment some readers consider triggering. Topics such as gang violence, abuse, and distribution of illegal substances will be introduced throughout the book.This novel is appropriate for mature audiences ages 17+Please read at your own discretion.

Christian Romantic SuspenseStandalone NovelAfter a vicious attack leaves Brianna Gem paranoid, she decides to hire private security. Little does she know, the man she hires is none other than Bobby Ackard, her high school sweetheart.It's been six years since Bobby dumped Brianna-now he'll be following her around everywhere she goes. Protecting her.Neither Brianna nor Bobby are kids anymore, but Bobby's still got those piercing blue eyes and that dangerous smile. Absolutely nothing about him has changed but everything is different about Bri-and how could it not be? The last time Brianna saw her ex, they were madly in love. Then she found herself suddenly abandoned and drowning in rumors about her boyfriend. He was at the center of a police investigation before he dumped her and vanished six years ago. Now he's back, but with his arrival comes a new load of drama and mystery.Is it possible that Bobby isn't the man Brianna thought he was? Could he be tied to the dangerous gangs of New York? Did he have something to do with the attack that led to their reunion?Maybe Bobby's untimely return is just a chance encounter. It might even be a gift from God so they can finally clear the air. Brianna has been targeted more than once. Her life could very well be in danger and Bobby could be her saving grace. But as Brianna gets to know him again and begins to peel back the layers covering the secret of his disappearance six years ago, she starts to wonder if their connection is a coincidence or a curse. Fractured Diamond is a standalone novel that takes place ten years after the Withered Rose trilogy. While some characters from its prequel series do make an appearance throughout the novel, the storyline is unrelated and can be enjoyed without reading Withered Rose.***WARNING***Due to gang-related activity, this book is recommended for adult readers