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Soul Cry
Since she was a little girl, Jamaika Owens has been trained to be the perfect, God-fearing, and submissive wife, and has the life everyone wants. Lavish living, a handsome husband, and she never has to lift a manicured finger. But behind her facade and dimpled smile, she lives a lie that not even her closest of kin knows.
When infidelity arises and deception enters her marriage, she realizes her happiness is most important and is not to be compromised. She falls for a man who changes her entire perception of love and answers her soul’s cry.
When infidelity arises and deception enters her marriage, she realizes her happiness is most important and is not to be compromised. She falls for a man who changes her entire perception of love and answers her soul’s cry.
222 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 19, 2017
133 people are currently reading
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About the author
Olivia Shaw
19 books18 followersOlivia Shaw-Reel began writing short stories at 7, completed her first full-length novel at 9, and was published by 10 years old. Over the years, she has contributed to several esteemed magazine and newspaper outlets.
In 2015, she released her first novel, Soul Cry, which sat at #1 for 16 consecutive weeks on the Amazon Top 100 charts. In just four years, Olivia has written and published more than 25 novels and garnered two additional #1 best-selling books, entitled Matters of the Hart: A Tale of the Dysfunctional Hart Sisters, and What God Has Joined Together.
Olivia also enjoys helping others accomplish their literary dreams through her faith-based consulting company. To date, this 31-year-old has published, edited, and ghostwritten more than 200 books for authors across the nation. She resides in Milwaukee with her husband.
In 2015, she released her first novel, Soul Cry, which sat at #1 for 16 consecutive weeks on the Amazon Top 100 charts. In just four years, Olivia has written and published more than 25 novels and garnered two additional #1 best-selling books, entitled Matters of the Hart: A Tale of the Dysfunctional Hart Sisters, and What God Has Joined Together.
Olivia also enjoys helping others accomplish their literary dreams through her faith-based consulting company. To date, this 31-year-old has published, edited, and ghostwritten more than 200 books for authors across the nation. She resides in Milwaukee with her husband.
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April 5, 2019
When my soul cries
This was a good quick read. I enjoyed that this book had just enough drama, not too much, and not too little. This was my first read by this author but definitely not my last.
This was a good quick read. I enjoyed that this book had just enough drama, not too much, and not too little. This was my first read by this author but definitely not my last.
March 26, 2017
Five Stars
I enjoyed this book I couldn't put it down. Even though it was so hard for her God Bless her with true love and happiness .
I enjoyed this book I couldn't put it down. Even though it was so hard for her God Bless her with true love and happiness .
March 13, 2017
this was a great book. it made you realize to put God first and follow your heart. things are not always as bad as they seem. some people are not what they appear to be. this book can best be described by the Yolanda Adams song Be Blessed. The hardships of Jamaika comes from things that her mother and grandmother just believed was troubles that everyone goes through. sometimes the way you think is from generations. just because it seems you have everything does not mean it is okay. no when to walk away from certain situations and no when to stay and fight. just a great book.
June 6, 2017
How I Look Back and Wonder.....How My Soul Cried.......
I think the five stars will be indicative of how this story goes!! THIS was a masterpiece as far as I'm concerned!! The smooth flow of life altering event to the next was inexplicable. THIS story was definitely what real life is made of. The Christian Urban genre is for sure one of my favorites but this author seriously wrote this true to life story!! The editing was professionally done as is not always the case with Christian Urban fiction. The characters were lovable and also hate worthy, and were real enough to carry to a series easily. I will be following the work of this author in the future. Excellent read!! Period.
I think the five stars will be indicative of how this story goes!! THIS was a masterpiece as far as I'm concerned!! The smooth flow of life altering event to the next was inexplicable. THIS story was definitely what real life is made of. The Christian Urban genre is for sure one of my favorites but this author seriously wrote this true to life story!! The editing was professionally done as is not always the case with Christian Urban fiction. The characters were lovable and also hate worthy, and were real enough to carry to a series easily. I will be following the work of this author in the future. Excellent read!! Period.
September 2, 2017
So darn good
I'm in tears right now. this book is everything, preacher husband mentally, physically, and emotional abuse her. Had two babies on her and, After all them years of her taking his abuse he decided to get a divorce. Just when she though it was over her comes her Levi. I'm going to stop her and READ THIS BOOK. This is my first time reading from this author and won't be my last. I'm about to read another one of her books actually I'm about to read all. You are so talented. When Jamaika asked God to show her a sign, he showed her several, but when the waiter said Leviticus 19:18 my heart melted.
I'm in tears right now. this book is everything, preacher husband mentally, physically, and emotional abuse her. Had two babies on her and, After all them years of her taking his abuse he decided to get a divorce. Just when she though it was over her comes her Levi. I'm going to stop her and READ THIS BOOK. This is my first time reading from this author and won't be my last. I'm about to read another one of her books actually I'm about to read all. You are so talented. When Jamaika asked God to show her a sign, he showed her several, but when the waiter said Leviticus 19:18 my heart melted.
July 1, 2017
Good Meaning
Great storyline with the main character having to learn to love herself and not accept whatever is given to her. Nowt meek but not exactly strong, she learned to find her balance. The writer welded the story well allowing readers to visualize and internalize the different dynamics. We are left thinking about the why's and what happened to make this all happen. A good book for a dialogue or book club. I only wish the ending was not wrapped with a bow.
Great storyline with the main character having to learn to love herself and not accept whatever is given to her. Nowt meek but not exactly strong, she learned to find her balance. The writer welded the story well allowing readers to visualize and internalize the different dynamics. We are left thinking about the why's and what happened to make this all happen. A good book for a dialogue or book club. I only wish the ending was not wrapped with a bow.
August 17, 2017
Delightful
It took me a while to pick up the book and begin to read because the cover did not appeal to me. Thank God I did not continue to judge this book by the cover.... I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of reading it! It felt like an emotional rollercoaster and as the ride comes to an end, you shout "that was fun, let's do it again!" This was my first Olivia Shaw book. Good one.
It took me a while to pick up the book and begin to read because the cover did not appeal to me. Thank God I did not continue to judge this book by the cover.... I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of reading it! It felt like an emotional rollercoaster and as the ride comes to an end, you shout "that was fun, let's do it again!" This was my first Olivia Shaw book. Good one.
August 27, 2017
Awesome read
I really enjoyed this story the flow and the character development were great. Of course Mika was my favorite character even though she appeared weak at times i just glad she finally got it together. Jay was a sorry excuse of a man and he got exactly what he deserved. I was alil disappointed in Levi for a minute but he's cool now and that ending though, this is definitely a must read
I really enjoyed this story the flow and the character development were great. Of course Mika was my favorite character even though she appeared weak at times i just glad she finally got it together. Jay was a sorry excuse of a man and he got exactly what he deserved. I was alil disappointed in Levi for a minute but he's cool now and that ending though, this is definitely a must read
September 6, 2017
Jamaika's journey
This was a nice story. Jamaika's trials and tribulations were emotional as well as inspirational. Her life with Jalen was a lesson that she needed to be taught. No matter how scary or painful the journey is, there is always a lesson to be learned. Jamaika's evolution from the beginning to the end of the book was great to read.
This was a nice story. Jamaika's trials and tribulations were emotional as well as inspirational. Her life with Jalen was a lesson that she needed to be taught. No matter how scary or painful the journey is, there is always a lesson to be learned. Jamaika's evolution from the beginning to the end of the book was great to read.
September 20, 2017
A very strong but fragile lady that found her way
As stated before she was a very strong but fragile young lady. Domestic violence is cycle that can broken with love and understanding. Mothers should talk more to their daughters, if they been a victim of such violence.
Please be honest, it helps a lot.
As stated before she was a very strong but fragile young lady. Domestic violence is cycle that can broken with love and understanding. Mothers should talk more to their daughters, if they been a victim of such violence.
Please be honest, it helps a lot.
September 26, 2017
Never give up on Love
Very good book. I thought this book was a great romantic love story with a great ending.When you are going through a storm God will pull you through. Keep faith in your heart. What is meant to be will be.Stay Strong and he will fight your battles.Never give up on yourself .
Very good book. I thought this book was a great romantic love story with a great ending.When you are going through a storm God will pull you through. Keep faith in your heart. What is meant to be will be.Stay Strong and he will fight your battles.Never give up on yourself .
October 2, 2017
Chosen By God
Real Divas Read book Club September Choice
I loved this book, it was truly inspirational, having God in your life, he will reveal the negative and when you are at your lowest point he will pick you up and stand with you, just trust in the Lord and He'll wipe your tears and mend your heart.
Loved this novel.
Real Divas Read book Club September Choice
I loved this book, it was truly inspirational, having God in your life, he will reveal the negative and when you are at your lowest point he will pick you up and stand with you, just trust in the Lord and He'll wipe your tears and mend your heart.
Loved this novel.
January 17, 2018
Very good book
This was a very good book. This book really touched home for me. I don't condone abuse of ANY kind and PRAY that if anybody finds themselves in that situation, that they can get out safe. Glad she found someone at the end to love her for who SHE is! Looking forward to reading more books by this author.
This was a very good book. This book really touched home for me. I don't condone abuse of ANY kind and PRAY that if anybody finds themselves in that situation, that they can get out safe. Glad she found someone at the end to love her for who SHE is! Looking forward to reading more books by this author.
March 23, 2017
Awesome story that tugged at my heart. Jamaika was raised to be a God-fearing woman. Jamaika was married to a pastor who was bootleg. He was physically, mentally, and verbally abusive to Jamaika. He cheated on her and produced children outside of their marriage. Jamaika tries to take her life because she’s unhappy. Jamaika started to loving herself again and met a wonderful man who treated her like a queen.
June 13, 2017
Awesome story. It kept me interested throughout.
Awesome story. It kept me interested throughout the book.
I recommend others read this book. It helped me with my thoughts on suicide.
Awesome story. It kept me interested throughout the book.
I recommend others read this book. It helped me with my thoughts on suicide.
September 25, 2017
Awesome Read!
I really enjoyed reading this book! If you read this book, and I recommend that you do, make sure you have a box of Kleenex nearby. I wanted to scream along with the crying I was doing. I think all who reads this book will enjoy it as well!
I really enjoyed reading this book! If you read this book, and I recommend that you do, make sure you have a box of Kleenex nearby. I wanted to scream along with the crying I was doing. I think all who reads this book will enjoy it as well!
September 25, 2017
God hears our cry
I enjoyed the story and Jamaika's journey. In the end regardless of her struggle God showed Himself faithful. Very good novel and I will read other novels from this author!
I enjoyed the story and Jamaika's journey. In the end regardless of her struggle God showed Himself faithful. Very good novel and I will read other novels from this author!
June 18, 2017
The Best Storyline
Great novel that blends creativity with a very difficult topic-abuse. Love winning in the end though typical of many of these novels was refreshing here.
Great novel that blends creativity with a very difficult topic-abuse. Love winning in the end though typical of many of these novels was refreshing here.
June 29, 2017
God can bring you through
Inspiring and affirming that if you turn situations over to God He will work it out for your good .
Inspiring and affirming that if you turn situations over to God He will work it out for your good .
August 22, 2017
What an awesome book!! Jamaika some how lost faith and stop believing but when she decided to let go and let God!!! Her world became full circle.
September 18, 2017
God is so Amazing. To me the last sentence of this book was the most powerful. Forever Praise you for answering my Soul's Cry. I would recommend to others.
November 5, 2017
Great read!
This book kept my interest from the beginning. I did not want to put it down. I highly recommend reading.
This book kept my interest from the beginning. I did not want to put it down. I highly recommend reading.
February 21, 2019
Cry Foul
Was not smooth reading, kept going back through the novel. Once I got the jets of the book, it was smooth sailing!
Was not smooth reading, kept going back through the novel. Once I got the jets of the book, it was smooth sailing!
August 23, 2019
I really enjoyed this read. It blessed me.
March 17, 2017
Enjoyable read
Oh how we as women hold on to what we call love when it's clearly bad for us. But this character allowed much more in her marriage than I would have on any given day. Hopefully this remains fiction and no woman really allow this in a marriage.
Oh how we as women hold on to what we call love when it's clearly bad for us. But this character allowed much more in her marriage than I would have on any given day. Hopefully this remains fiction and no woman really allow this in a marriage.
March 29, 2017
Excellent read
Excellent read, I enjoyed the storyline and characters. Jamicka and Levi are a good couple. The ex husband Jalen was mean and disrespectful. Unfortunately, many women live in silence with disrespect and abuse. I recommend this book.
Excellent read, I enjoyed the storyline and characters. Jamicka and Levi are a good couple. The ex husband Jalen was mean and disrespectful. Unfortunately, many women live in silence with disrespect and abuse. I recommend this book.
April 9, 2017
This is my 1st read by this author and she is fiyah! Her character Jamaika is a woman who takes control of her life after a series of heartbreaks. She does many of the things I only wish I had the courage to do! I have not read a book in a while that had me actually feeling what Jamaica felt from her heart. I will definitely will be reading more of Olivia Shaw in the near future. If you have not read this gem, pick it up soon for a soul pick me up!
April 24, 2017
My, my
Jamaika was a strong woman of God to put up with that shiesty man known as her husband. Full of emotion, this well written story had me feeling as if I were present as the scenes were unfolding. The author did a great job expressing the pain and later the joy that Jamaika experienced in her life. Heartfelt & an excellent read I highly recommend
Jamaika was a strong woman of God to put up with that shiesty man known as her husband. Full of emotion, this well written story had me feeling as if I were present as the scenes were unfolding. The author did a great job expressing the pain and later the joy that Jamaika experienced in her life. Heartfelt & an excellent read I highly recommend
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