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For Your Love #1
Her Good Thing
As a partner in a successful Houston ad agency, Danetta Harris can check one thing off her list of things to accomplish before she's thirty. Now she can concentrate on getting married and starting a family. In spite of being burned before, Danetta's now ready to risk her heart again and forget about the man she's secretly loved for ten years. Fed up with pining for him, Danetta decides to do whatever it takes to find her Mr. Right, right now!Caring, charismatic and sinfully sexy, Marshall Windham is every woman's fantasy. But after years as a major player, Marshall's had his fill of the single life. He realises that the perfect woman has been in his life all along – and it's Danetta. Unaware of Danetta's get–love–now plan, Marshall unveils a can't–resist proposal of his own. Will Marshall be able to win Danetta and convince her that they should be partners not only in business, but also in love?
217 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 21, 2012
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About the author
Vanessa Miller
101 books834 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:
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August 28, 2012
Story: FAIRLY GOOD
Intimacy Level: NICE/GOOD
Enjoyment: FAIRLY GOOD
This was a nice story that included buts for me. I liked what and who this story was about. Danetta and Marshall are business partners. What also makes their relationship special, they've know each other since college. Danetta has always had a thing for Marshall, but Marshall refused to wreck his friendship with Danetta. Now that Danetta is stepping out and moving on, Marshall has started to reconsider their friendship.
I liked what Denatta and Marshall represented and the components to this story, as their romance was sweet, however, as to my personal taste, the progress of the story didn't hold my interest. I thought in the beginning the author spent a lot of time separately with Danetta and Marshall. Though their characters were being established, I found myself losing interest a bit at times. I did, however, liked that the author introduces Denatta's best friends Ryla and Surry, as they will have their own stories. The author also gave us a bit of who they are and I appreciate that.
Overall, a nice story that I liked, but how it progressed was not to my liking.
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September 30, 2025
Loved the characters. Danetta, a good wholesome lady with a strong, unending love for Marshall Windham. He has friend zoned her so deep, even he don’t know how to get her out of that zone. Danetta has carried love in her heart for Marshall almost since Day 1. But Marshall is a big player-and Danetta is a good girl. Even if she told him again how she feels about him, she doesn’t feel she is his normal type. Now Marshall might be a big head bad boy, but he knew exactly how to keep Danetta close by. And he has indeed kept her close. Now she is a woman on a mission to find a husband. Will Marshall stand quietly by and let his secret dream girl get away?
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November 7, 2019Theres some slut shaming going on, and I dont like that Danetta was pretty much sitting around not dating anyone while pining for Marshall while he was living his best life. It seems like they finally come together because it all catches up to him.
December 5, 2020
Good but needs work
I feel like the story was rushed. There wasn't enough of God in the story and I didn't like the ending. But the romance between the main characters was good. Marshall is my favorite character.
I feel like the story was rushed. There wasn't enough of God in the story and I didn't like the ending. But the romance between the main characters was good. Marshall is my favorite character.
June 14, 2025
I think there are a lot of relationships that are like Danetta's and Marshall's in real life. I love how the situation regarding her aunt restored her faith in God along with the romance. This was perfectly written. I would definitely read it again! :)
July 14, 2025
Good book
I can tell by the style of writing that this is an earlier work of the author. The author's flair and polish are not exhibited as with her later published books that I have read.
I can tell by the style of writing that this is an earlier work of the author. The author's flair and polish are not exhibited as with her later published books that I have read.
January 3, 2020
Wonderful!!!
I love that I could enjoy a steamy and passionate yet clean romance novel. I was so elated and overjoyed. Overall awesome book.
I love that I could enjoy a steamy and passionate yet clean romance novel. I was so elated and overjoyed. Overall awesome book.
May 25, 2020
Great author
October 1, 2016
This book is chock full of contemporary colloquial Afro-American jargon, the sort that will become incomprehensible and obsolete in a decade. The dialogue and writing is also oddly flat in some places, with characters repeating inner thoughts and loading their actions with a deadening emphasis. In one case, where a man finds a woman has slashed his tires, the author resorts to wild gesticulation to indicate emotional distress.
As they reached their cars in the parking lot, both Marshall and Kevin stood there for a moment looking as if their favorite dog had just been run over while they stood and watched it happen. Then as if Marshall’s head exploded, he began jumping up and down as he ran around his SUV. “She flattened three of my tires! Didn’t I tell you? That woman is ten kinds of crazy.”
“Dawg, naw!” Kevin put his hands over his mouth and kept staring at the destruction before him.
Marshall flailed his arms back and forth. “What am I supposed to do now?”
“This ain’t happy and satisfied, man.” Kevin shook his head. “It’s time for you to say something.”
Lowering his head as if lowering his pride, Marshall asked, “Can you give me a ride to the police station?”
This is not the writing of an accomplished author. This is the work of a 15-year-old girl scribbling in her diary. All that’s missing are multiple exclamation marks.
Marshall’s reformation is unconvincing, too. He’s spent all these years shunning Danetta as a sex partner and now we’re supposed to think he’s in love because she starts putting on makeup and wearing sexy clothes. I thought that cliché—wherein the male protagonist suddenly notices the “plain” girl when she takes off her glasses—went out of style with old movies.
His observations about crazy women aren’t amusing. If you keep on tossing aside women like used tissue paper, sooner or later you’re going to find a woman who’s simply not going to roll over and take it. She’ll go on the offensive and when she does it will involve blunt objects and sharp edges.
The proselytizing about God doesn’t appeal either. Danetta has every right to be aggrieved with what she considers to be the rotten behavior of an invisible deity and rejecting her faith after her mother dies. Her aunt’s contention that God placed her in the hospital to restore Danetta’s faith is backwards thinking and baffling besides. Surely, that’s the kind of behavior that would cement anyone’s hatred of such a cruel divinity. But Danetta undergoes a reversal of faith and all’s right with her world again.
It’s not something to which I can give any credence and the latter end of the novel nearly collapses under the weight of this spiritual chatter. Thank goodness it’s dispensed with in favor of the requisite happy ending.
Her Good Thing turns out to be not so good. This novel fails to satisfy, either with its limp romance or its mystical content. Perhaps the romances of Danetta’s friends, Ryla and Jaylen, will prove more agreeable.
As they reached their cars in the parking lot, both Marshall and Kevin stood there for a moment looking as if their favorite dog had just been run over while they stood and watched it happen. Then as if Marshall’s head exploded, he began jumping up and down as he ran around his SUV. “She flattened three of my tires! Didn’t I tell you? That woman is ten kinds of crazy.”
“Dawg, naw!” Kevin put his hands over his mouth and kept staring at the destruction before him.
Marshall flailed his arms back and forth. “What am I supposed to do now?”
“This ain’t happy and satisfied, man.” Kevin shook his head. “It’s time for you to say something.”
Lowering his head as if lowering his pride, Marshall asked, “Can you give me a ride to the police station?”
This is not the writing of an accomplished author. This is the work of a 15-year-old girl scribbling in her diary. All that’s missing are multiple exclamation marks.
Marshall’s reformation is unconvincing, too. He’s spent all these years shunning Danetta as a sex partner and now we’re supposed to think he’s in love because she starts putting on makeup and wearing sexy clothes. I thought that cliché—wherein the male protagonist suddenly notices the “plain” girl when she takes off her glasses—went out of style with old movies.
His observations about crazy women aren’t amusing. If you keep on tossing aside women like used tissue paper, sooner or later you’re going to find a woman who’s simply not going to roll over and take it. She’ll go on the offensive and when she does it will involve blunt objects and sharp edges.
The proselytizing about God doesn’t appeal either. Danetta has every right to be aggrieved with what she considers to be the rotten behavior of an invisible deity and rejecting her faith after her mother dies. Her aunt’s contention that God placed her in the hospital to restore Danetta’s faith is backwards thinking and baffling besides. Surely, that’s the kind of behavior that would cement anyone’s hatred of such a cruel divinity. But Danetta undergoes a reversal of faith and all’s right with her world again.
It’s not something to which I can give any credence and the latter end of the novel nearly collapses under the weight of this spiritual chatter. Thank goodness it’s dispensed with in favor of the requisite happy ending.
Her Good Thing turns out to be not so good. This novel fails to satisfy, either with its limp romance or its mystical content. Perhaps the romances of Danetta’s friends, Ryla and Jaylen, will prove more agreeable.
December 30, 2012
I enjoyed this short and sweet book. Although this wasn't the usual "hot and steamy" romance it had great build up. I was at times furious with Marshall with all his delusions and confusion. Why in the world did it take 10 years, makeup, a haircut and some body hugging clothes to get him to open up his eyes and heart! And Danetta...oh Danetta, loving a man for "10" years and idly watching him date every woman under the sun and staying mute but heartbroken ugh!
It happens that I liked the secondary characters better than the main. Danetta's two friends and Marshall's friend Kevin were funny and interesting. I wanted to know more about Noel showing up at the wedding. Oh and we can't leave out Aunt Sarah. Her antics were spot on.
I did however have some issues with the story. A couple of things I found to be quite unbelievable.
1) A woman who slaps a man for sleeping with her and never calling afterwards sees him again, goes to his house to talk, heal wounds and be friends.....unlikely
2)A woman stalker who slashes tires and breaks things goes to stalk but after being told, in front of others, she just isn't wanted quietly walks away to never stalk again...too easy
3)Some of the dialogue was so cheesy I couldn't imagine the characters saying them let alone anyone else.
It happens that I liked the secondary characters better than the main. Danetta's two friends and Marshall's friend Kevin were funny and interesting. I wanted to know more about Noel showing up at the wedding. Oh and we can't leave out Aunt Sarah. Her antics were spot on.
I did however have some issues with the story. A couple of things I found to be quite unbelievable.
1) A woman who slaps a man for sleeping with her and never calling afterwards sees him again, goes to his house to talk, heal wounds and be friends.....unlikely
2)A woman stalker who slashes tires and breaks things goes to stalk but after being told, in front of others, she just isn't wanted quietly walks away to never stalk again...too easy
3)Some of the dialogue was so cheesy I couldn't imagine the characters saying them let alone anyone else.
October 29, 2012
I didn't like this book as it's typically pro afro American and hard to accept when you're from Europe like me, but with lots of defaults : the characters (especially Marshall) are annoying, they are educated and wealthy but talk like some poor teenagers, cliché (they like blues, disco), they are superficial, and too obsess with only other black people. They talk to much about God, and I don't share the same beliefs as it don't affect my life or choices like it do to them.
I don't know if it really how it is in the United State, but for me, a French woman, it was weird. I didn't relate to any of them, and had the feeling I was coming from a different planet. I would so hate that my family or friends act like them, and were a little racist. We're multi racial and like it that way.
Moreover, I didn't like their story. Danetta is stupid, and Marshall a jerk. There is no depth to the plot, there are many length, and I didn't feel any chemistry between them.
I got bored all along and regret the time I lost with it. I won't read the next books of this series as I think I'm not the right audience : I'm not American, bigot or religious enough.
I don't know if it really how it is in the United State, but for me, a French woman, it was weird. I didn't relate to any of them, and had the feeling I was coming from a different planet. I would so hate that my family or friends act like them, and were a little racist. We're multi racial and like it that way.
Moreover, I didn't like their story. Danetta is stupid, and Marshall a jerk. There is no depth to the plot, there are many length, and I didn't feel any chemistry between them.
I got bored all along and regret the time I lost with it. I won't read the next books of this series as I think I'm not the right audience : I'm not American, bigot or religious enough.
September 9, 2012
This book tell about a love that one party is afraid to acknowledged and opted for friendship instead just as what Marshall did. Danetta has been in love with Marshall for as long as she remember and doesnt seem be able to get out of it eventhough Marshall has told her that all they will have is only friendship between them. On the other hand, Marshall seems to be a player with each relationship with other women lasted pretty fast. Things started to change when Danetta decided that she need to move on and moved on she did. She changed her appearance and guys seem to appear in front of her and this make things uneasy for Marshall.
This is the classic love story where the guy seems to be ignorant of the lady and only when other guy started to pay attention to her, he really what he have miss. I love both the characters very much and overall, it was an enjoyable read for me.
This is the classic love story where the guy seems to be ignorant of the lady and only when other guy started to pay attention to her, he really what he have miss. I love both the characters very much and overall, it was an enjoyable read for me.
October 31, 2012
Not the BEST I've ever read...and not the WORSE I've ever read...this is the first book I've read by Ms. Miller...she gives a thoroughly detailed back story...a SWEET and romantic conclusion...and I'm definitely INTRIGUED by Ryla's upcoming DRAMA...so, I'll probably read the second book in her For Your Love series...however it didn't TOTALLY work for me...can't quite put my finger on it...more of a MISS than a HIT...overall it's just a TEENSY-BIT better than OK...just MHO.
June 22, 2014
Danetta Harris is concentrating on getting married and starting a family. She is going to toss aside the love for her partner she has harbored for ten years to find something real. Someone to return love to her.
Marshall Windham is every woman's fantasy, even that of our Danetta. He has finally accepted single life is not the life.He begins to see Danetta as the woman he wants. Marshall wants to make Danetta more than his business partners, but is he too late.
Marshall Windham is every woman's fantasy, even that of our Danetta. He has finally accepted single life is not the life.He begins to see Danetta as the woman he wants. Marshall wants to make Danetta more than his business partners, but is he too late.
August 8, 2016
Vanessa Miller does it again. I like how the author grabs your attention in the beginning and she keeps it going.
I loved how the author pointed out certain experiences that we face isn't always about that person but it could actually be about you. Some lessons that we think are meant for others is actually meant for you. This is a story about love, self examination and friendships.
I loved how the author pointed out certain experiences that we face isn't always about that person but it could actually be about you. Some lessons that we think are meant for others is actually meant for you. This is a story about love, self examination and friendships.
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February 7, 2014I really enjoyed this book! It showed the story of two individuals, Marshall and Danette, who really cared for and loved each other, and the perils they went through to convince the other of this! Marshall realized that what he wanted was right I'm front of him and Danette wanted to make sure his love was true!! I look forward to this author's next book! A true romance!
July 19, 2013
Ehh...not my favorite read. The plot dragged on at some point and the author seemed to struggle with effortlessly incorporating the spiritual aspect of the theme until late in the text. The protagonist was a bit of a whiner at times, which made it difficult to like or sympathize with her. Not a bad read; I wouldn't rush to read another book by this author.
December 1, 2012
I really enjoyed Danetta and Marshall's story. The storyline was realistic and fitting for everyday life. Kudos to Vanessa Miller, a welcome addition to the Kimani Press Family. Looking forward to reading Ryla and Noel's book next.
May 13, 2015
Can Friends become Much More? Can people change?; Marshall and Danetta's Story
Are friendship and love incompatible? This book explores that theme. This is a fun, fast read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
Are friendship and love incompatible? This book explores that theme. This is a fun, fast read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
September 7, 2014
Not the hot and steamy romance I was looking for, but Vanessa Miller's Her Good Thing is such a sweet and well written book that it really kept my interest. I'm going to read books 2 and 3 of this series, so I can find out what happens to the other two female characters in the novel.
January 5, 2015
Her good thing
Good storyline about friends Danetta and Marshall. Danetta always wanted to be more than friends and Marshall didn't want to jeopardize their friendship by having sex. It ends well with both of them getting what they wanted.
Good storyline about friends Danetta and Marshall. Danetta always wanted to be more than friends and Marshall didn't want to jeopardize their friendship by having sex. It ends well with both of them getting what they wanted.
March 3, 2016
What's not to like uh
I enjoyed every word. Boy meets girl, girl falls in love with boy. Girl nurses boy through ten years of business and personal experiences while dreaming of being his wife. With the help of prayer she finally gets her man.
I enjoyed every word. Boy meets girl, girl falls in love with boy. Girl nurses boy through ten years of business and personal experiences while dreaming of being his wife. With the help of prayer she finally gets her man.
February 11, 2013
A funny romance.
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February 9, 2014Good read
First time reading her books. Well written and can not wait to finish the series. Can not wait to start the next book.
First time reading her books. Well written and can not wait to finish the series. Can not wait to start the next book.
October 10, 2015
I love romance stories that don't have a lot of sex in them. Vanessa Miller not only writes Christian Fiction, but Clean romance stories as well. A great read.
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December 27, 2014Miniseries: For Your Love
October 1, 2012
Excellent book! One I would read again. 5 stars.
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