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Tears Fall at Night / The Blessed One
Enjoy these two 5-Star rated ebooks in the Praise Him Anyhow and Blessed and Highly Favored Series
Tears Fall at Night
Life was good, God was blessing and the Marshall family was riding high, until Carmella Marshall’s husband, Nelson asks for a divorce and then moves in with his girlfriend—who also happens to be her twenty-three-year-old daughter’s best friend—her son gets arrested, her daughter drops out of college, the bills go unpaid, and then Carmella has a nervous breakdown.
The Marshalls have ups and downs like any other family. However, Carmella always thought that God would see them through anything. But when Nelson left and her life fell apart, she realized just how weak she could become, without the strength of God guiding her way. Through prayer, praise, and a love that bonds families together, Carmella renews her trust in the Lord and discovers a way to turn her life around.
In TEARS FALL AT NIGHT, the Marshalls discover that even when everything goes wrong, they can still lift their hands and praise God anyhow.
The Blessed One
Joel Morrison proved his love for God when he lost all of his children in the 1952 Kern County earthquake. He weathered those hard times, and God blessed him with five more children. But now that his children are grown and living their own lives, Joel worries that the devourer has once again set his sights on the family that God has blessed.
For the most part, Joel’s children are successful and rich yet very unhappy. Joel realizes that giving his children more money will not make them happy, nor will it secure a place in heaven for them, when their hearts and souls are not fully committed to Christ. So, Joel Morrison decides to change his will in an attempt to teach his children a lesson in giving. He invites his children on a family vacation in the Bahamas to tell them that he will be giving most of his money away to charity. However, Joel’s declaration is not the biggest surprise of their vacation.
Shockwaves are sent throughout the Morrison family, the likes of which they may never recover from.
Tears Fall at Night
Life was good, God was blessing and the Marshall family was riding high, until Carmella Marshall’s husband, Nelson asks for a divorce and then moves in with his girlfriend—who also happens to be her twenty-three-year-old daughter’s best friend—her son gets arrested, her daughter drops out of college, the bills go unpaid, and then Carmella has a nervous breakdown.
The Marshalls have ups and downs like any other family. However, Carmella always thought that God would see them through anything. But when Nelson left and her life fell apart, she realized just how weak she could become, without the strength of God guiding her way. Through prayer, praise, and a love that bonds families together, Carmella renews her trust in the Lord and discovers a way to turn her life around.
In TEARS FALL AT NIGHT, the Marshalls discover that even when everything goes wrong, they can still lift their hands and praise God anyhow.
The Blessed One
Joel Morrison proved his love for God when he lost all of his children in the 1952 Kern County earthquake. He weathered those hard times, and God blessed him with five more children. But now that his children are grown and living their own lives, Joel worries that the devourer has once again set his sights on the family that God has blessed.
For the most part, Joel’s children are successful and rich yet very unhappy. Joel realizes that giving his children more money will not make them happy, nor will it secure a place in heaven for them, when their hearts and souls are not fully committed to Christ. So, Joel Morrison decides to change his will in an attempt to teach his children a lesson in giving. He invites his children on a family vacation in the Bahamas to tell them that he will be giving most of his money away to charity. However, Joel’s declaration is not the biggest surprise of their vacation.
Shockwaves are sent throughout the Morrison family, the likes of which they may never recover from.
125 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 23, 2013
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About the author
Vanessa Miller
101 books805 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...
Join me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vanessamiller01
Website: www.vanessamiller.com
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January 1, 2024
A short collection of books. Drama!
Carmella’s situation tugs at the heart. Her committed marriage of 25 years falls suddenly and embarrassingly. She and her children are jilted and she doesn’t know how to overcome. She not only lost her husband, but she lost her praise. It’s a family story of struggle and redemption.
The Morrison Family is in need of much prayer and compassion. But with a dedicated and totally faithful example in Dad Morrison, I think his family may learn to love, and appreciate the value of family.
Without reading a snippet of the remaining books, I’ve already purchased and downloaded them to read.
Carmella’s situation tugs at the heart. Her committed marriage of 25 years falls suddenly and embarrassingly. She and her children are jilted and she doesn’t know how to overcome. She not only lost her husband, but she lost her praise. It’s a family story of struggle and redemption.
The Morrison Family is in need of much prayer and compassion. But with a dedicated and totally faithful example in Dad Morrison, I think his family may learn to love, and appreciate the value of family.
Without reading a snippet of the remaining books, I’ve already purchased and downloaded them to read.
December 1, 2017
Ok
Already had his book. Thought this was book ten for the series. I love ed the two zerkes. Is there a new book coming.
Already had his book. Thought this was book ten for the series. I love ed the two zerkes. Is there a new book coming.
August 23, 2015
Good Book
While reading this book I was enjoying it until it just stopped in the middle with " do you like this story? Buy the next book to see what happens" I along with other reviewers just don't like reading books with no ending forcing you to buy the next book. I have always loved her books because of the Godly messages showing how God works in the lives of her characters. I am very disappointed in that she has more or less jumped on the same train that other authors have done by making the reader buy more of her books to complete the story. I feel that reading "Tears in the Night" was a complete waste of my time because I don't intend to buy the next book. As I said very disappointed especially since Ms Miller is known as a Christian writer. Now it is like " do you want the rest of the story, pay the money and you will find out.
While reading this book I was enjoying it until it just stopped in the middle with " do you like this story? Buy the next book to see what happens" I along with other reviewers just don't like reading books with no ending forcing you to buy the next book. I have always loved her books because of the Godly messages showing how God works in the lives of her characters. I am very disappointed in that she has more or less jumped on the same train that other authors have done by making the reader buy more of her books to complete the story. I feel that reading "Tears in the Night" was a complete waste of my time because I don't intend to buy the next book. As I said very disappointed especially since Ms Miller is known as a Christian writer. Now it is like " do you want the rest of the story, pay the money and you will find out.
June 18, 2016
Great book. As usual, Vanessa is awesome, really looking forward to reading the books in this series .
I would recommend this book to anyone who love reading Christian stories. The characters are so believable. They may have problems within the family, but when one of them are having serious problems in their lives, they all come together as families should.
I would recommend this book to anyone who love reading Christian stories. The characters are so believable. They may have problems within the family, but when one of them are having serious problems in their lives, they all come together as families should.
March 1, 2014
Well written. An excellent and a fast read.
Loved the story line and the characters.
Loved the story line and the characters.
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