My Sister, My Momma, My Wife

My Son's Wife #4

by Shelia E. Bell, Shelia Bell, Shelia E. Lipsey

The 4th installment in the My Son s 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 very own mother, his one and only sister, Francesca (Frankie) and his new wife, Detria. What does a man of God do when the enemy pulls out all stops to destroy everything that he has believed in, including God's mercy and grace.

Genres: Christian Fiction

262 pages, Paperback

First published July 4, 2012

About the author

Shelia E. Bell, aka Shelia Bell, is an award-winning, national bestselling author with 40+ books published in Christian fiction, women’s fiction, nonfiction, and young adult genres. Her books have garnered numerous awards and accolades, including 2017 Christian Literary Readers' Choice Award, 2015 Rosa Parks Award, USA Today Mention, 2014 Christian Literary Award, AAMBC Nate Holmes Honorary Award, Kindle Award, OOSA Book of the Year, numerous SORMAG awards and more.

Shelia began her publishing career in 1999. Since then, she has set the literary industry ablaze with her dynamic, true-to-life stories that she calls "perfect stories about imperfect people like you...and me."

Shelia is passionate about helping others and encourages and promotes people to ‘live their dreams now.’ In 2012, she founded a nonprofit organization, "Black Writers And Book Clubs (BWABC) Literacy Association," whose mission is to promote literacy one community at a time. Shelia is also a well-respected freelance book editor.

Having contracted polio at the age of two, she accepts no excuses and is determined not to let her physical imperfections keep her from attaining and fulfilling her life’s purposes.

Reviews

[Diane Rembert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 4 of the My Son's Series further delves into the history of the turmoil in the Graham family…primarily Pastor, Stiles, and Francesca. They're dealing with family secrets that are threatening to destroy their family bond.

There is also a strain on the marriage of Stiles and Detria after the birth of their daughter and the ever growing needs of the church. Along with that, comes personality traits that may have been hidden for a while. Will their marriage survive?

Rena has moved on with her life, which includes Robert and his kids. Just when everything should be going good, her past thoughts, feelings and emotions start to play with her. Is she truly over Stiles and Frankie?

Francesca has found love in her husband Tim, but her health has taken a turn for the worse. Her faith in God and the love of her husband are keeping her strong.

I highly recommend this book (the best in the series this far) and the series. I hope it opens up more eyes to Christian Fiction and gladly give it

[Arlena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: My Sister My Momma My Wife
Author: Shelia E. Lipsey [Bell]
Publisher: Bonita and Hodge Publishing Group, Inc.
Series: My Son's Wife #4
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"My Sister My Momma My Wife" by Shelia E. Lipsey [Bell]

My Thoughts....

Another enjoyable series that will still have so much going on from all of the secrets, lies and drama that will still have you turning the pages until the end. I liked how this author was able to give the reader some more of all that had been going on with the Graham family definitely letting one know that what is hidden may not stay. I found there will be some questions that will needs to be still answered even after this read especially with Stiles, Frankie and Detria. This is still a read of 'repentance and forgiveness' so I guess we will get the ending in this author last series...'My Wife, My Baby ...And Him.'

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW. I loved this book. There are so many secrets that this family has. Drama, Drama and more drama.
I read this book in one day.
The storyline and the characters captures your attention from the beginning to the end.
This series gets better and better.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

These people are frustrating. They keep falling back into the past every time you think they have moved forward, been delivered and have grown they keep bringing up issues that seem to be resolved. We at least find out why First Lady Audrey is so mean to her daughter.
Stiles is still self righteous and unforgiving. He finally got the right wife though. I knew she was going to be crazy and vindictive just like his mother.

[Sheryl Boyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series was really good! The storyline could actually continue on. Stiles and Rena have finally let go of the past and are enjoying their new married lives. Francesca has released her family from her life and she's doing great. Pastor has gotten past Audrey's death and is marrying again! Read the book to find out what else is going on.

[Burgundy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It gets better and better

This series keeps getting better and better. In this book so many secrets tumbled out of the closet. I wonder what's gonna happen next.

[Karmea Bynum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Turns and twists

I definitely loved this series. I love the twists and turns. The triumphs over so much hatred and inability to understand is what really ties this together.

[T.A. Beasley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Graham’s are back again in the fourth installment of the “My Son’s Wife” series by Shelia E. Lipsey. In My Sister My Momma My Wife, Stiles is enjoying being a father but struggling with being a husband. Stiles is still carrying feelings for his ex-wife that is hindering his current marriage. While doing a favor for his father, Stiles discovers a secret his family swept under the rug and a new side of Stiles erupts.

Detria Graham is getting use to being a mother. What Detria is not getting use to is being in the shadow of her husband’s ex-wife Rena. Detria is trying her best to deal with the changes in her husband and their marriage but a woman can only take so much. Detria is fighting with the decision of staying in her marriage or being happy without it. Unbeknownst to Stiles, Mrs. Graham has something up her sleeve, will she put it to use or keep it hidden?

My Sister My Momma My Wife is about family secrets and forgiveness. The characters take deceit and betrayal to another level. As always, the author provides a well-developed book of entertainment and drama. I enjoy this series and look forward to reading more from this author. I recommend this book to others.

This book was provided by the author for review purposes.

Teresa Beasley
A&RBC Review

[M.C. Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've never read a novel that was filled with so much drama that my sweet tooth hurt. Sheila Lipsey not only delivers a fast paced, heart felt, and drama filled read but she keeps me on my toes. I love the way the characters jump off the pages and make me feel every emotion. I could not stop reading. Whenever I assumed that I knew what was going to happen next I would be wrong. Powerful composition, colorful characters, and entertaining at every turn. My sister,my momma,my wife is one series you will never forget and always want more.

[Faith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had read all the books in the My Son series regarding the Graham Family Ministry and the family drama, except for this one. This family CANNOT have any more secrets! Glad I went back and read it, the secrets revealed made me understand the issues in Stiles & Detria's marriage in book 5. Glad to see Rena and Frankie have been able to move on with their lives and away from the family drama. It's surprising how deceitful some people can be while regularly attending/leading the church. You never know what secrets others could be hiding and the reasons/pain behind them. Very good read.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series gets better and better. I could not stand Stiles in this book. And his wife is no angel herself. As for his so call friend. I just believe he is jealous of Stiles and he felt that way for years. If you have not read this series yet, please do. You don't know what you are missing.

[Erica L · Rating 2 out of 5]

I personally did not like this book at all. Too many people got away with too much. I will never read any of the others in this "series". I felt like I was two days of my life when this book was finally over. I do not like books that end like this

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

After about 80 pages, I just decided to stop forcing myself to continue reading. Very disappointed.

[Martha Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is a very good book it keep me reading just could not put it down. i should say a little about the book but i want people to pick it up and read read and read they will see why.