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Covet
Covet - yearn to possess or have (something) or to wish for earnestly Karis (pronounced Car-ris) and Darius Toney has been married for seven years. Their marriage isn’t perfect, but they’ve made it work. They’re active members of True Vine MB Church, she’s a photographer and he owns a tire shop. Things are, well, they are good. Until the day, their life becomes the object of somebody’s obsession. The only downside, they don’t know who it is. This person, in the darkness has a yearning, a desire to possess something Karis and Darius has and will stop at nothing to get it! Pray and fast, that’ll help when you’re going through a storm, right? Well, they’re doing that, but things are getting worst. Fire, turmoil, secrets and a kidnapping of a spouse. It’s clear, the person responsible hasn’t read Romans 13:9, “For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet...”
141 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2020
About the author
Lakisha Johnson
66 books332 followersLakisha Johnson, native Memphian and author of over ten titles was born to write. She’ll tell you that “Writing didn’t find me, it’s was engraved in my spirit when I was created.” Along with being an author, she is an ordained minister, co-pastor, wife, mother and the product of a large family.
She is an avid blogger at kishasdailydevotional.com and social media poster where she utilizes her gifts to encourage others to tap into their God given talents. She won’t claim to be the best at what she does nor does she have all the answers, she is simply grateful to be used by God
She is an avid blogger at kishasdailydevotional.com and social media poster where she utilizes her gifts to encourage others to tap into their God given talents. She won’t claim to be the best at what she does nor does she have all the answers, she is simply grateful to be used by God
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April 10, 2020
A big YES!!! Now THIS is the Ms. Johnson I've been missing. The one that takes you to church throughout the story. That preaches and teaches and PRAYS. That knocks that mustard seed faith back into your soul. That reminds you that God can do anything but fail. That motivates you to get back into the word faithfully. And brings the scriptures that are always timely. That suspenseful backdrop was the perfect setting to drive the message home. Yes, you need to read this, especially with this pandemic going on (loved how she eased that in there) and see if you won't start believing He can do it.
March 30, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. You get a lot out of this book drama, suspense, learn about mental illness and an education on fasting and praying. Lakisha Johnson has done a great job with this one. It is a page turner that keeps you wanting more. The story is about Karis and Darius your everyday couple who is doing what they do to survive. Unbeknownst to them someone wants to Karis' life. We also learn that as a couple they attend bible study and church together. They learn about fasting and prayer. This book has a lot of great information on educating you about fasting and praying. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
June 28, 2020
Lots of twists and surprising turns in this Christian romance!
Darius and Karis Toney have been happily married for 7 years and now the enemy gets busy to destroy and devour.
But Karis is a fierce warrior and when her marriage as well as her life is threatened, Girlfriend prays first and throws down second! She holds her husband accountable for his stupid actions as well as the women coveting the life she has. Love this woman!
This book is packed with suspense but also with more than that: a wise pastor, a faith-filled church and some of the most beautiful and heart-tugging prayers I have ever read. Awesome story!
Darius and Karis Toney have been happily married for 7 years and now the enemy gets busy to destroy and devour.
But Karis is a fierce warrior and when her marriage as well as her life is threatened, Girlfriend prays first and throws down second! She holds her husband accountable for his stupid actions as well as the women coveting the life she has. Love this woman!
This book is packed with suspense but also with more than that: a wise pastor, a faith-filled church and some of the most beautiful and heart-tugging prayers I have ever read. Awesome story!
March 24, 2023
Covet-19
Just like Covid-19, having covet is dangerous. This book lives up to the title and deals a lot with mental health. This is the 9th book I've read from this author and its nice to see something new like suspense. Well done!
Just like Covid-19, having covet is dangerous. This book lives up to the title and deals a lot with mental health. This is the 9th book I've read from this author and its nice to see something new like suspense. Well done!
April 9, 2020
I'm speechless about this book because so many people out there are suffering from mental illness. I for one know what's it like to suffer from that and many of us thinks it's joke please take this seriously. To be honest besides the profanity it's a great book.
April 12, 2020
YOU WILL NEVER BE DISAPPOINTED BY ANYTHING SHE PEN THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHANG SO MUCH YOU CAN APPLY TO EVERYDAY LYFE A GREAT SPIN OF LIFETIME TYPE MOVIES 😊
October 18, 2020
Book Name: Covet
Genre: Fiction
Summary: Karis (pronounced Car-ris) and Darius Toney has been married for seven years. Their marriage isn’t perfect, but they’ve made it work. They’re active members of True Vine MB Church, she’s a photographer and he owns a tire shop. Things are, well, they are good.
Until the day, their life becomes the object of somebody’s obsession. The only downside, they don’t know who it is. This person, in the darkness has a yearning, a desire to possess something Karis and Darius has and will stop at nothing to get it!
My Opinion: Covet is a fast moving tale which brings light on many topics, a couple who are not doing so good, the mental aspect of living and faith in God. This is such a fast paced story that has a very well built suspense, it's so magical and at times it's quite heart breaking. The book has some triggering parts, so it's definitely not everyone's cup of tea but I am sure someone looking for a dark and original story will love it so much. I got to know what actually covet is through the story, the language and storytelling is raw, quite deep yet harsh at times. It's definitely a great book because you never know what's ahead! Correct!?
Good and Bad: I loved the concept and central idea of the story, it has faith, worship and belief. Most importantly I could see prayers which I really loved.
My favorites from the book:
I loved Karis so much and really think she is an impactful character.
Target Audience: 18+ audience who loves thrilling and fast paced stories are going to love it.
What to expect: Thrilling rollercoaster and expect an engaging plot.
Final verdict: Go for Covet, it's something that darkens and lightens up at the same time, it's so unique and uncertain.
Rating: 4 /5
Genre: Fiction
Summary: Karis (pronounced Car-ris) and Darius Toney has been married for seven years. Their marriage isn’t perfect, but they’ve made it work. They’re active members of True Vine MB Church, she’s a photographer and he owns a tire shop. Things are, well, they are good.
Until the day, their life becomes the object of somebody’s obsession. The only downside, they don’t know who it is. This person, in the darkness has a yearning, a desire to possess something Karis and Darius has and will stop at nothing to get it!
My Opinion: Covet is a fast moving tale which brings light on many topics, a couple who are not doing so good, the mental aspect of living and faith in God. This is such a fast paced story that has a very well built suspense, it's so magical and at times it's quite heart breaking. The book has some triggering parts, so it's definitely not everyone's cup of tea but I am sure someone looking for a dark and original story will love it so much. I got to know what actually covet is through the story, the language and storytelling is raw, quite deep yet harsh at times. It's definitely a great book because you never know what's ahead! Correct!?
Good and Bad: I loved the concept and central idea of the story, it has faith, worship and belief. Most importantly I could see prayers which I really loved.
My favorites from the book:
I loved Karis so much and really think she is an impactful character.
Target Audience: 18+ audience who loves thrilling and fast paced stories are going to love it.
What to expect: Thrilling rollercoaster and expect an engaging plot.
Final verdict: Go for Covet, it's something that darkens and lightens up at the same time, it's so unique and uncertain.
Rating: 4 /5
October 22, 2020
This book is a deeply moving story of love, loss , faith and emotions which is wonderfully penned down by the author. The story covers love, relationships, mental health, abusive relationships and so much more.
Karis and Darius have been married for seven years. Their marriage is not perfect, but they’ve made it work. They’re active members of True Vine MB Church, she’s a photographer and he owns a tire shop. Things are, well, they are good.
Until that day, their life becomes the object of somebody’s obsession. The only downside, they don’t know who it is. This person, in the darkness, has a yearning, a desire to possess something Karis and Darius has and will stop at nothing to get it .
The narration is so perfect which makes a grip on the reader and a suspense and mystery throughout keeps you hooked till the end.
Characterisation is also very good there are very few characters and the story revolves around them and all are come out very well.
Language is also very simple and lucid so it makes it easy to go through the book and I read the whole book at one go. I recommend this book to everyone and am looking forward to reading more from her.
Overall an interesting and fascinating read.
Karis and Darius have been married for seven years. Their marriage is not perfect, but they’ve made it work. They’re active members of True Vine MB Church, she’s a photographer and he owns a tire shop. Things are, well, they are good.
Until that day, their life becomes the object of somebody’s obsession. The only downside, they don’t know who it is. This person, in the darkness, has a yearning, a desire to possess something Karis and Darius has and will stop at nothing to get it .
The narration is so perfect which makes a grip on the reader and a suspense and mystery throughout keeps you hooked till the end.
Characterisation is also very good there are very few characters and the story revolves around them and all are come out very well.
Language is also very simple and lucid so it makes it easy to go through the book and I read the whole book at one go. I recommend this book to everyone and am looking forward to reading more from her.
Overall an interesting and fascinating read.
July 3, 2020
I enjoyed reading Covet by Lakisha Johnson and her book has so many great twists and turns! Covets main characters, Darius and Karis Toney, are a happily married Christian Couple and Karis is pregnant. Everything is going well in their lives until deceptive people enter their lives. Someone wants what they have and seem motivated to destroy their marriage. They are obsessed with Darius and Karis and publicly stalk them and eventually, they face the real possibility of death. I also love this book because it gives you the feeling that you're in church and listening to a great sermon. And it gives a great description of the daily struggles that Christians experience. This book could also be placed in the Mystery Genres of Novels and Lakisha Johnson does a great job of keeping the reader interested. I highly recommend this book!
September 16, 2020
Lord! I am all over the place with this book and that's not a bad thing in this book. It takes a bizarre approach to mental illness but if you've been around any length of time, I am sure you've come across or dealt with someone or seen someone with mental health issues. I have never quite read Christian Fiction like this. The husband was getting on my nerves! It was a combination of The War Room, the church room and a comedy room put together. There was way more Word than I am use to in this genre. The prayers stirred me. I think it was a little extreme but it could happen. I still don't know where I am as I am trying to recover, lol. I would like to read more of this author just so I can get a true feel for Johnson's work. Right now, I feel like I need to recover.
March 14, 2026
Karis and Darius are happily married, expanding their family and actively seeking God daily. Then, their faith is tested when someone becomes obsessed with destroying their family. Thankfully, they are both rooted in the word and know where to turn in their time of trouble.
Hands down, this is one of the best books that I’ve read so this year. It is totally aligned with the series that my pastor is currently preaching. Which confirms that I’m at the right place at the right time. The books are finding me in order to order my steps AND…it is all backed up with scripture.
I will recommend this book by @kishajohnson, over and over again.
Hands down, this is one of the best books that I’ve read so this year. It is totally aligned with the series that my pastor is currently preaching. Which confirms that I’m at the right place at the right time. The books are finding me in order to order my steps AND…it is all backed up with scripture.
I will recommend this book by @kishajohnson, over and over again.
May 15, 2024
Mind blowing 🤯
Wow! This was an excellent read. I was sure that Katherine was somehow behind all of the things that happened to Darius and Karis, but was shockingly surprised. Tiffany did not stand a chance mentally against Tricia or Karis, but she ultimately had a good heart. She was just easily influenced and ill-advised. I can only hope Karis came down off of her high horse concerning secrets in light of the actions taken in the basement.
Wow! This was an excellent read. I was sure that Katherine was somehow behind all of the things that happened to Darius and Karis, but was shockingly surprised. Tiffany did not stand a chance mentally against Tricia or Karis, but she ultimately had a good heart. She was just easily influenced and ill-advised. I can only hope Karis came down off of her high horse concerning secrets in light of the actions taken in the basement.
April 29, 2020
This book is about all the test that you go through when you are trying to live right. No matter how much you pray, the devil will do everything in his power to try to sway you on his side. This was a very good book and I highly recommend it to anyone that is trying to get it together and is going through a tough time.
November 15, 2020
Not how you think
Covet at first glance is like tough looking fabrics that you can't imagine going together but when you see the finished production you are blown away. It does mentally illness justice because you can't predict it just like that. Things are not always as they appear.
Covet at first glance is like tough looking fabrics that you can't imagine going together but when you see the finished production you are blown away. It does mentally illness justice because you can't predict it just like that. Things are not always as they appear.
December 10, 2020
Dramatic
Almost suspenseful. Only this author, preacher and inspired Christian. She can take mental illness, kidnapping, murder, governess and other themes to enlighten prayer, faith, hop and, love. I did not watch my favorite television show to finish book. Keep writing author LaKisha!
Almost suspenseful. Only this author, preacher and inspired Christian. She can take mental illness, kidnapping, murder, governess and other themes to enlighten prayer, faith, hop and, love. I did not watch my favorite television show to finish book. Keep writing author LaKisha!
March 1, 2021
I had to read this book a second time, because I saw that I marked it as read, didn’t rate it and couldn’t remember what it was about. Once I got half way through I started to remember parts of it and it was still a good read the second time around. The prayers though 🙌🏾, I need to find Lakisha bible study classes.
June 11, 2021
Another Great Book
The rating I gave this book was 5 stars. This is a book that I could identify with. Some parts of this book brought tears and I cried. Mrs. Johnson, your have given me the desire to continue the good fight. I plan on trying to read all the books you have written. Thank you thank you thank you!
The rating I gave this book was 5 stars. This is a book that I could identify with. Some parts of this book brought tears and I cried. Mrs. Johnson, your have given me the desire to continue the good fight. I plan on trying to read all the books you have written. Thank you thank you thank you!
January 7, 2023
Family secrets
This is the kind of story that makes one wary of relationships. Karis and Darius had a great relationship but someone is trying to tear it apart. Karis has an uneasy feeling about someone but Darius thinks its nothing.Be careful of those you associate yourself with, because not everyone has your best interest at heart.
This is the kind of story that makes one wary of relationships. Karis and Darius had a great relationship but someone is trying to tear it apart. Karis has an uneasy feeling about someone but Darius thinks its nothing.Be careful of those you associate yourself with, because not everyone has your best interest at heart.
August 4, 2024
Restore and fight!!
Lakisha always brings the Christian Suspense 🔥🔥she’s incredible the way she lures you in then drop the bomb. I felt so bad for Karis and Darius. They were a beautiful God fearing couple that became the object of obsession of a lunatic. 5 stars across the board for me🙌🏽
Lakisha always brings the Christian Suspense 🔥🔥she’s incredible the way she lures you in then drop the bomb. I felt so bad for Karis and Darius. They were a beautiful God fearing couple that became the object of obsession of a lunatic. 5 stars across the board for me🙌🏽
June 13, 2020
Interesting Plot
This book was really different from anything I have ever read. The plot was a good one but the story line had some gaps in it. At times it felt rush and it would slow down.
This book was really different from anything I have ever read. The plot was a good one but the story line had some gaps in it. At times it felt rush and it would slow down.
June 25, 2020
Thoughts
Forgiveness is real. I love how this book was different from the other ones but still Christian. Darius is life. Karris is realistic. She's better than me though. A good read. The twists and turns were nice. But did this author low key mention the Corona virus?
Forgiveness is real. I love how this book was different from the other ones but still Christian. Darius is life. Karris is realistic. She's better than me though. A good read. The twists and turns were nice. But did this author low key mention the Corona virus?
August 1, 2020
okay but lacking
This book was just okay. Although I am a strong Christian, there were too many pages filled with prayers and sermons. The plot was interesting but it felt like it was written in a rush. There were also typos.
This book was just okay. Although I am a strong Christian, there were too many pages filled with prayers and sermons. The plot was interesting but it felt like it was written in a rush. There were also typos.
September 12, 2020
Covet
This book was inspirational, dramatic and full of suspense. This book remind me that you do not have to cause problem with anyone because the enemy seek whom he wants to devour. Please read you will love this book.
This book was inspirational, dramatic and full of suspense. This book remind me that you do not have to cause problem with anyone because the enemy seek whom he wants to devour. Please read you will love this book.
October 27, 2020
Dealing with abuse
Abuse is something many would rather not talk about but this book tells you the importance of doing so. It further lulls you how the Father can bring you through your pain if only you trust and believe he will.
Abuse is something many would rather not talk about but this book tells you the importance of doing so. It further lulls you how the Father can bring you through your pain if only you trust and believe he will.
January 19, 2021
Twist and Turns
I chose 5 stars simply because thats what Covet deserved. Usually by the end of the first chapter I normally have the plot figured out but not this time. Every time I thought okay I got it now, Lakisha Johnson took it to another level!👏🏾
I chose 5 stars simply because thats what Covet deserved. Usually by the end of the first chapter I normally have the plot figured out but not this time. Every time I thought okay I got it now, Lakisha Johnson took it to another level!👏🏾
June 8, 2021
Struggles & Prayer
This book is not for those who are unsettled in their walk with the Lord. The strong unwavering faith displayed in this book requires absolute trust in the Father. God Rules!!!
This book is not for those who are unsettled in their walk with the Lord. The strong unwavering faith displayed in this book requires absolute trust in the Father. God Rules!!!
August 16, 2022
Rollercoaster Read
Om-gosh this read was a complete emotional roller coaster ride. Job well done Ms. Johnson! When you find yourself praying with the characters in a fictional novel, you know you’re reading a great book!
Om-gosh this read was a complete emotional roller coaster ride. Job well done Ms. Johnson! When you find yourself praying with the characters in a fictional novel, you know you’re reading a great book!
November 29, 2023
Wow now that was a test I mean I don't know how I would of acted but darn. But they never gave up there faith. My favorite part was they were encouraging each other. And out of everything they had a beautiful baby girl
November 13, 2024
Wow
This book right here was deep. I have so many different feelings and emotions about this book. The book was a great read as all the other books were. The prayers and the scriptures were right on time. Thank you for sharing what so many people are dealing with. I’m so happy it was a great ending for Karius and Darius. I fell so sorry that Vanessa and her siblings had to go through what they went through. They were messed up for life. Mental illness is real.
This book right here was deep. I have so many different feelings and emotions about this book. The book was a great read as all the other books were. The prayers and the scriptures were right on time. Thank you for sharing what so many people are dealing with. I’m so happy it was a great ending for Karius and Darius. I fell so sorry that Vanessa and her siblings had to go through what they went through. They were messed up for life. Mental illness is real.
March 24, 2020
This was such a good book! How far will you go to get what Somebody has? Be careful what you wish for.
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