New Releases by Michelle Dennis

We needed a miracle, an enormous sacrifice given by someone else, or Martin, the man I had waited so long to marry, would die. This wasn’t the first time that my plans for life and the Lord’s plans for my life didn’t match. Instead of getting married at nineteen like I’d expected, I found myself with a career I had never wanted and didn’t find my husband until I was in my thirties. Now, less than fourteen years later, my husband’s life was threatened. Sometimes it’s hard to trust the Lord’s plans for me. For years, Martin had suffered from an unknown illness that devastated our family, finances, and future. When he received a diagnosis of kidney failure, it came with the promise of imminent death if he didn’t receive a transplant. Though I’m terrified of needles, blood, hospitals, and all things medical, I donated my kidney to save my husband’s life. During the agonizing months of his dialysis and my compatibility testing, we were amazed at the numerous ways the Savior’s life and mission mirrored our experiences. To cite two examples, just as Martin’s life could only be saved by the sacrifice of someone else, our own lives are only saved by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. An organ donor is required to be enough like the recipient yet physically able to donate, just as Jesus Christ had to be both like us and be a God in order to accomplish the atonement. By looking at these experiences as a reflection of Jesus Christ, I grew to love Him more. By loving Him more, I trusted Him more. By trusting Him more, I have found that my life is happier and more peaceful. Though my story is unique, the ability to find the Savior in our every-day lives is common. In sharing our experiences and insights, I hope others can find greater trust in Jesus Christ and His plans for them.

Stephanie is determined to stand on her own. As she juggles finances and the strain of her past, her friendship with Tabbie begins to fracture. Tabbie is facing her own heartbreak as she steps into her final year of school. The girls drift apart just when they need each other most, and find themselves unexpectedly attracted to Joey, the dancer who's suddenly not so awkward anymore. As their lives spiral together and solo, Steph and Tabbie navigate loneliness, loss, love and temptation. Before they can live out the desires of their hearts, each girl must first discover who she is. Can they find their way before their friendship reaches breaking point? Book 3 of the Spiralling series

Stephanie wanted to be known as the person she was and not who she had become. Until she was okay with who she had become. Then, she wanted to be known as who she is and not who she had been. Temptation, depression, seduction, betrayal... not what Stephanie was expecting at fifteen years of age. Uprooted from her happy, all-girl high school life with a dream-filled future and thrown into an unfriendly co-ed school, Stephanie spirals into darkness. When charismatic high school senior, Jason, notices her, Stephanie jumps in feet first and willingly puts all her faith and trust in him, a guy she barely knows. Every choice she makes and turn she takes leads her towards danger. Her best friend is never far away and ready to catch her... but will she push Tabbie too far away when she needs her most? This novel contains adult themes. Book 1 of the Spiralling series

Tear Stained Cheeks is not your typical "30 Day Devotional!" It is an up close and personal journey of what it looks like to navigate life when it unravels and all you have left is the fabric of who you are. When you are down to your last or you don't know which way to go or you just need an extra push to accomplish some goals. Derailed, distracted but definitely not totaled. This is that extra push to not only set goals but to achieve them. It's about triumph and victory. Heartache and set back. Ultimately it's a road map of what to do when life just happens and you need encouragement to get back on track to get to the other side of a cloudy day! This devotional is a memoir that not only tells a story, but after each story it encourages the reader to "Dig Deep" to help them recharge, re-evaluate life, and refocus. It's a memoir of a Queen. Miss Kentucky State University Queen 1999-2000. Queens, women, mothers, we all have a journey and it's not all roses. Your journey and struggle does not define your Queen Status. This inspirational devotional also gives a song of encouragement to listen to after each "Thought for the day"! This is a devotional you can read time and time again and each time you'll get a different revelation. It's all in your hands!

Abbie Bennet is a twenty year old bookworm who considers herself well-balanced and sensible. Her heart and intuition agree on most things and she has no intention of upsetting this for anyone. When she ventures out of her comfort zone to join her friends at a local bar, her balance is knocked way off course by a stranger who is everything her mother, and intuition, have warned her about.

When dreams drown, hope floats For one day, Rina could survive away from Josh's insanely long lashes and velvet-smooth voice. For one day, she could make her father happy. Just one day. One fishing trip. One storm. One girl out of her depth. One tiny seed of faith. And one constant thought ... Josh.

Valentine Hewitt is on a collision course. The darkness of tragedy and guilt taints his life, but he wants this darkness; he needs this pain and guilt, so he won't ever forget. Now, Abbie has burst into his world with a blinding brightness that threatens to light the dark shadows of his heart, and he's not ready for absolution.