The Beloved

Blessed and Highly Favored #2

by Vanessa Miller

Dee Dee Morrison-Milner is a movie star and the wild child in the Morrison family; you name it and she’s done it, with almost no regrets. However, when she adopts an African orphan child (Natua), and a psycho begins fixating on Dee Dee’s maternal abilities and imagines himself married to the movie star diva, she finds herself running straight into her estranged husband, Drake Milner’s arms as she tries to get away from a stalker.

As she and Drake rediscover each other, Dee Dee begins feeling safe and secure, but then she comes face to face with the biggest threat of her life. And she will need love of a different kind to enable her to release her fears and move forward with God, Drake and Natua.

46 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 5, 2011

About the author

Vanessa Miller is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, playwright, and motivational speaker. She started writing as a child, spending countless hours either reading or writing poetry, short stories, stage plays and novels. Vanessa’s creative endeavors took on new meaning in1994 when she became a Christian. Since then, her writing has been centered on themes of redemption, often focusing on characters facing multi-dimensional struggles.

Vanessa’s novels have received rave reviews, with several appearing on Essence Magazine’s Bestseller’s List. Miller’s work has receiving numerous awards, including “Best Christian Fiction Mahogany Award” and the “Red Rose Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction.” Miller graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication. She is an ordained minister in her church, explaining, “God has called me to minister to readers and to help them rediscover their place with the Lord.”
· Essence Bestsellers’ List March 2008; May 2008 (Former Rain)
· Essence Bestsellers’ List September 2008 (Rain Storm)
· Black Expressions Book Club Alternate Selection 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010
· #1 Ebook for fiction on Amazon.com November 2010 (Long Time Coming)
· #1 on BCNN/BCBC Bestsellers’ List November 2010 (Long Time Coming)
She has worked with numerous publishers: Urban Christian, Kimani Romance, Abingdon Press and Whitaker House. She is currently working on Something Good with Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins) which releases in March 2022.

In 2016, Vanessa launched the Christian Book Lover’s Retreat in an effort to bring readers and authors of Christian fiction together in an environment that’s all about Faith, Fun & Fellowship. To learn more about Vanessa, please visit her website: www.vanessamiller.com. If you would like to know more about the Christian Book Lover’s Retreat that is currently held in Charlotte, NC during the last week in October you can visit: http://www.christianbookloversretreat...
Vanessa lives in North Carolina with her husband and family. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication.

Most of Vanessa’s published novels depict characters that are lost and in need of redemption. The books have received countless favorable reviews.

“. . . Heartwarming, drama-packed and tender in just the right places.”—Romantic Times Book Review.

“Recommended for readers of redemption stories.” –Library Journal.

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Reviews

[Pearl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I can get use to these short stories, nothing like a good quickie every now and then. Reading the second book in the "Blessed and Highly Favored Series" was just as enjoyable if not better than the first. Dee Dee the wild child, ends up experiencing some trials that end up turning her whole world around for the better. It's interesting how we can sometimes put everything before God until tragedy strikes and then still can be so stubborn not to turn it over to Him. Dee Dee had everything she needed to make her life complete, but couldn't see her blessings until it was almost to late. Another abrupt ending making you want more. I know before it is all over I will have read the entire series. This one is only 36 pages so you can basically read it over lunch or as a bedtime story.

[Mary Calton Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Encouraging

The child adoption, the stalker and the false prediction all connected to open "Dee Dee's" eyes that she needed to accept her free salvation. I enjoy the author's writing but just I am appreciating the story,it ends.

[Cherie l brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Beloved

The story of Dee Dee Morrison and her life changing situations. Selfish, totally self absorbed, three failed marriages and trying her best to go for four. But a encounter with God has a way of redirecting one's life.

[Suzette Salmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading this book you will know that God is able and is working for our good. We must have patience! There is no failure in God!

[Glenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good short story continuing this family’s saga.

[Glenda Tyus · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good short story continuing this family’s saga.

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

book 2 in "The Blessed and Highly Favored" series.

Dee Dee has adopted a 3-year old girl, Natua, for her sister Elaine. Now Dee Dee and Natua are being stalked.

I find this series to be a bit lacking for a seasoned author. This one is quite predictable but we never find out who the stalker is.

[Debbie Trigg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Small cliff hanger. STILL too short!!

[Sarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked it. A good short read.

[Ellowyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great short story. Looking forward to the next one in the series.