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Blessed and Highly Favored #2
The Beloved
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.
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
101 books1,004 followersVanessa Miller is a USA Today bestselling author, whose prolific body of work spans over 50 titles that explore deep themes of redemption, resilience, and faith—often spotlighting strong Black women in pivotal moments of history.
Miller’s book, The American Queen won the prestigious Christy Award, the Audie Award and was the 2024 American Fiction Award winner for Historical Fiction. The American Queen was a North Carolina Reads pick for 2025 and an Alamance Countywide read for 2026 and Our State Magazine book club pick for February 2026.
Her novel, The Filling Station won the Oklahoma Book Award for fiction and was named one of Booklist’s Top Ten Historical Fictions of 2026. One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2025 and A Booklist Editor’s Pick. It is a Positively Charlotte book club pick, an Oklahoma County Big Read and was an instant USA Today Bestseller.
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The American Queen has been featured in GMA, Washington Post and Essence Magazine roundups. The Ladies Hall has been featured in People Magazine as a cover reveal.
“Stirring… quintessential story of brave people fighting for what they know they
deserve.” [The American Queen]—Washington Post.
“This powerful story must be told and retold.” [The American Queen] –GMA.
“Miller captivates with a propulsive historical based on a true story.” –Publishers Weekly.
“A novel that should be required reading.” [The Filling Station] -Library Journal starred review.
“Absolutely Worthy.” - Booklist
Vanessa also wears the hats of playwright, motivational speaker and retreat host, channeling her storytelling gift across multiple creative platforms. She is currently published through HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and family. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication and is currently in a MFA program at Queens University, graduating in 2027.
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Miller’s book, The American Queen won the prestigious Christy Award, the Audie Award and was the 2024 American Fiction Award winner for Historical Fiction. The American Queen was a North Carolina Reads pick for 2025 and an Alamance Countywide read for 2026 and Our State Magazine book club pick for February 2026.
Her novel, The Filling Station won the Oklahoma Book Award for fiction and was named one of Booklist’s Top Ten Historical Fictions of 2026. One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2025 and A Booklist Editor’s Pick. It is a Positively Charlotte book club pick, an Oklahoma County Big Read and was an instant USA Today Bestseller.
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The American Queen has been featured in GMA, Washington Post and Essence Magazine roundups. The Ladies Hall has been featured in People Magazine as a cover reveal.
“Stirring… quintessential story of brave people fighting for what they know they
deserve.” [The American Queen]—Washington Post.
“This powerful story must be told and retold.” [The American Queen] –GMA.
“Miller captivates with a propulsive historical based on a true story.” –Publishers Weekly.
“A novel that should be required reading.” [The Filling Station] -Library Journal starred review.
“Absolutely Worthy.” - Booklist
Vanessa also wears the hats of playwright, motivational speaker and retreat host, channeling her storytelling gift across multiple creative platforms. She is currently published through HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and family. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication and is currently in a MFA program at Queens University, graduating in 2027.
www.vanessamiller.com
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October 14, 2011
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.
August 8, 2022
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.
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.
January 13, 2024
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.
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.
June 9, 2017
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!
February 1, 2025
A very good short story continuing this family’s saga.
February 1, 2025
A very good short story continuing this family’s saga.
July 25, 2011
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.
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.
September 5, 2011
Small cliff hanger. STILL too short!!
December 28, 2012
Liked it. A good short read.
August 8, 2016
This was a great short story. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
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