Gabriella

by Judith Ashley

Gabriella Maria Moncrief is blessed. She survived childhood abuse and years on the streets before finding her way to the Sacred Women's Circle and good friends who sustain her now. But she still suffers nightmares she's certain have roots in the abuse. When she meets Giovanni, the gentle Italian reaches out, but Gabby is unable to reach back.

Giovanni's invitation to his villa in Italy includes her circle sister, Sophia, who grieves the loss of a longtime friend. There Gabby begins her own healing process. But as she crafts the story of a young homeless girl, a composite of herself and other homeless teens she's known, Gabby slowly begins to feel different about herself, and her place in the world.

And about Giovanni's place in her world. But when Gabby is offered a chance to remain in Italy and write, will she have the courage to make this leap of faith? With her circle sisters' support, how much more can she grow?

388 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 14, 2016

About the author

Visions and Voices

What to do if you see visions and hear voices?

Author Judith Ashley wrote down the scenes she saw and the voices she heard. Those visions and voices have continued for over a decade and are the foundation for her The Sacred Women’s Circle series.