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Praise Him Anyhow #2
Joy Comes in the Morning
Love was a four-letter word, and trust was an even worse five-letter word that Joy Marshall had no patience for. Young, beautiful and a successful attorney, Joy is any man’s dream, but since her life became a nightmare after her father divorced her mother, she wants nothing to do with the heartache that love can bring.
Lance Bryant isn’t fooled by Joy’s cold hearted exterior. He knew she was the one for him at first sight, and would stop at nothing to help her find her way back to love. But even the charismatic Lance Bryant is no match for the pain that has been inflicted on her heart. Joy will need a spiritual intervention that only God can bring if she is ever to truly open her heart and mind to the possibility of love for a lifetime.
The Marshall family discovers that although weeping may endure for a night, Joy Comes in the Morning, so you might as well go on and praise Him anyhow.
Lance Bryant isn’t fooled by Joy’s cold hearted exterior. He knew she was the one for him at first sight, and would stop at nothing to help her find her way back to love. But even the charismatic Lance Bryant is no match for the pain that has been inflicted on her heart. Joy will need a spiritual intervention that only God can bring if she is ever to truly open her heart and mind to the possibility of love for a lifetime.
The Marshall family discovers that although weeping may endure for a night, Joy Comes in the Morning, so you might as well go on and praise Him anyhow.
84 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 22, 2013
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About the author
Vanessa Miller
100 books804 followersVanessa 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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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.
www.vanessamiller.com
Don’t forget to join my mailing list:
http://www.vanessamiller.com/events-j...
Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Author-Vanes...
Join me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorvanes...
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Website: www.vanessamiller.com
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August 27, 2022
This books picks up in the middle of the ongoing family saga. This book was not the same quality of Book 1. The stories overlap nicely across series or within the series. The stories are short so they are easily watered down by too many Christian themes. With her long books she had time to develop the story and intertwine themes more.
October 22, 2023
Engaging ✍🏾
This book of the series focuses on "stuff" that people allow to control their lives, thoughts and emotions. Some of us need to be reminded of God's sovereignty a little more forceful.
This book of the series focuses on "stuff" that people allow to control their lives, thoughts and emotions. Some of us need to be reminded of God's sovereignty a little more forceful.
December 11, 2025
Exceptional!
I was captured at page one and couldn’t get away until I finished the book. Vanessa had outdone herself in this series. My girlfriend and I are racing to the next book curious to see what happens next.
I was captured at page one and couldn’t get away until I finished the book. Vanessa had outdone herself in this series. My girlfriend and I are racing to the next book curious to see what happens next.
August 18, 2017
Excellent book!
April 26, 2018
Great Book
Didn’t read book 1, I think I gathered enough to see what it was all about! Looking forward to the rest of the series!
Didn’t read book 1, I think I gathered enough to see what it was all about! Looking forward to the rest of the series!
June 25, 2019
Nice story, kept me engaged. Will continue to read the next one in the series.
July 26, 2024
I love this series of books. Read! It is inspiring, full of real life situations, and spiritual growth with sermons and scriptures. I am staring on the next book Now!
April 30, 2024
Joy was a bitter young lady bec of the betrayal from her best friend and her hero dad. Now Joy almost hates them and will do anything to make them hurt as she heads. Lance, a fellow attorney who is hired to defend Joy’s dad shows personal interest innJoy. But Lance will have his work cut out for him if he is interested in pursuing joyless Joy.
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October 9, 2015
This was a great book with a great message regarding faith, temperance and forgiveness...the only reason why I deducted a star is because there were a lot of grammatical and continuity errors. On page 119, Joy Marshall is called Ms. Nelson. Nelson was her father's first name. Throughout the trial scenes, this error is repeated. On page 121, Judge Marshall is called Judge Nelson. On the latter pages, he is again called Judge Marshall. It may seem insignificant to others but errors like the aforementioned can really distract the reader and slow the progression of the story.
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August 8, 2016
Vanessa Miller does it again. Another great page turner. If you are looking for Christian Fiction book this is it. This book talks about forgiveness and how we need to let some things go. Thats all I am going to say you have to read it for yourself.
July 21, 2014
Great
Great
It's so real to life, just amazing. I can't put my reader down, I'm in the car reading, in the doctor's office, reading. I'm starting the next book now.
Great
It's so real to life, just amazing. I can't put my reader down, I'm in the car reading, in the doctor's office, reading. I'm starting the next book now.
February 19, 2015
Entertaining Story
Great light read. I like Ms. Miller's format of starting with Scripture and finishing with a scene that reinforces the Word. Good message of forgiveness. Also, sobering message of sin's consequences.
Great light read. I like Ms. Miller's format of starting with Scripture and finishing with a scene that reinforces the Word. Good message of forgiveness. Also, sobering message of sin's consequences.
February 2, 2014
Another amazing. read I have to order the 3rd book
July 28, 2015
Book 2 in the apparently 9 part series Praise Him Anyway. There may be 2 different stories with the same name. Book 1 is Tears Fall at Night.
January 2, 2014
OUTSTANDING SERIES
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April 2, 2018The Power of Forgiveness
This book was really good. Joy finally got her answer from God and boy was it powerful. This series is so thought provoking and brings joy to your soul. Excited about finishing the series.
This book was really good. Joy finally got her answer from God and boy was it powerful. This series is so thought provoking and brings joy to your soul. Excited about finishing the series.
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