Phoenix Rising

by V.S. Griffin

Meet Victoria, a woman for whom motherhood is one of the proudest accomplishment in her life. But when her young son Colin dies suddenly, Victoria is thrown into a dangerous downward spiral. Suicidal, broken and desperate for love, she careens into a relationship with Dominic. At first, the relationship seems like the salvation that Victoria desperately needs. Unfortunately for her, Dominic is a troubled man with a double-life that Victoria knows nothing about… until the police arrive at her door and it’s too late.

472 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 12, 2018

About the author

Virginia, who writes under the name V.S. Griffin, lives in Houston, Texas with her four children. She has been in the music industry as an accomplished, in-demand pianist for the majority of her career, but retired to pursue writing what she calls memoir fiction. Her published works include the debut novel Phoenix Rising; children’s activity books, The Alphabet Trail in Color, The Color of Life, and You are Somebody ; Also a self care mental health journal and 180 day planner. Virginia is also currently working on a new manuscript. When she isn’t writing, Virginia enjoys quality time with her children at museums, walks in the park, sports events and trying out new restaurants.

Reviews

[Alli Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing and heart-breaking to read. I really felt bad for everything Victoria had to go through. It WAS really refreshing to read and know the roads and places the author mentions in this book because the book is based in Houston, Tx and I was born in Houston and although I don't live there, I live very close to it and travel to it often enough. Lol. This book is just an eye-opener to all that someone can go through in life at just a drop of a hat. Someone you meet somewhere and you think they're the best in the world could be someone completely different. I give this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ all the way. I definitely recommend this so happy reading!!

[MONEYMAMAMIA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Emotional Read

This book had me very emotional from beginning to end. As mesmerizing as it was,I had to stop at one point and gather myself. Victoria faced more than her fair share of trials and tribulations.But she remained strong through it all,even in her low moments.She finally realized that when God speaks,HE will command your attention one way or another.And if you listen you’ll make it through your prodigal journey and rise...just like the Phoenix!

[Chermaine Woodley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely an emotional read, but yet intriguing and full of suspense. I felt Victoria ups and downs in so many situations. An amazing book from cover to cover. V.S. Griffin truly a Gem!!

[Donald Morant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dope read!

[Carla Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A complete page turner! I stayed up until 3 am the first night that I started reading. I was completely invested in the characters of the book. I hope that we’re blessed with a sequel one day.

[Jank King]

I am not a book critic but what I can say is I enjoyed reading Phoenix Rising. The scene setting and story telling kept me entertained from start to finish. I liked the way the author weaved between the different viewpoints of the same situation, of the characters involved. We all live through our own trials and circumstances, so although the main character had some of these hardest occurrences to get through, her story, this story is one that can provide encouragement to all those who read it. Well done~