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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
About the author
Vanessa Miller
103 books886 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
Don’t forget to join my mailing list:
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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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