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Mama B
Series · 9 books · 2012-2020

Books in series

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#1

A Time to Speak

2012

The good folks at Mt. Zion Baptist are doing their best to keep the church flowing smoothly while Pastor Phillips takes time off to be with his wife in her final days. Beatrice "Mama B" Jackson even opens her home so that the women's groups can continue to meet faithfully after some “rascal” stole the copper from the church’s air conditioning unit. With her semi-estranged granddaughter and great-grandson staying in the guest room, Mama B soon has a full house. When the interim preacher and his wife start touting messages that don’t line up with the Bible, Mama B wonders how and if she can intervene without causing strife in the congregation or discouraging the young couple. However, Mama B can only take so much of this foolishness. Though her own faith might be intact, she can’t have her great-grandson believing that God is a Sugar Daddy in the sky. Soon enough, Mama B will realize that there is much more at stake than she or anyone else at Mt. Zion ever imagined. And it’s time to speak. A Time to Speak, the first novella (short novel) in the Mama B series, is full of godly wisdom and humor that will make you take a deep breath after that last page and smile from the inside out.
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#2

A Time to Dance

2012

Mama B thought her life would return to normal, but when her nephew, Derrick, comes knocking on her door, she has to reconsider. Though she's not known for housing marital fugitives, she realizes Derrick is looking for more than a place to stay; he needs help finding his way back to God. Of course, help is almost Mama B's middle name until Henrietta crosses the line with her accusations about Mama B's intentions with the recently widowed pastor. Mama B isn't looking for romance with either the pastor or her suitor, Dr. Wilson—but will love come looking for her?
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#3

A Time to Love

2013

Mama B was supposed to be helping people at the community food pantry, but Eunice needs more than just a bag full of canned goods. Though Eunice has plenty money, she can't seem to manage what matters most in life. Maybe if she stopped all the "cigarette-ment" (as Henrietta says) she might turn out all right. Meanwhile, Dr. Wilson's not letting up on his pursuit of Mama B. Will he come on too strong and scare her away, or will Mama B throw caution to the wind and fall in love at age 72? Catch up with Mama B again in the small town of Peasner, TX. She's still servin' wisdom and humor as only she can. National bestselling author presents novella #3 in the Mama B series.
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#4

A Time to Mend

2014

Mama B’s address has changed, but her heart for people is still the same. When a young neighbor with special needs (Jeffrey) passes out on her back porch, Mama B springs into action to help him recover in more ways than one. But intervening in Jeffrey’s dysfunctional home life leads Mama B to go poking where Frank doesn’t want her to venture. How can she submit to her heart and her new husband at the same time? Meanwhile, Son wants to rent out the family home to a trifling relative, Ida Mae, who still owes Mama B money from back in the day. Even if it weren’t for the money, Ida Mae’s character will certainly ruffle Mama B’s feathers in a way that only family can do. This may be the biggest challenge to Mama B’s love walk yet! Settle down and sit a spell with Mama B and her new challenges in this award-winning novella series.
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#5

A Time for War

2014

Mama B knows she needs to get a handle on her bulging waistline, so she visits an exercise class at the local recreation center. But when the dancing style isn’t quite her cup of tea, she and her longtime friend, Ophelia, start a class of their own. Soon Mama B finds herself compelled to take in yet another wayward soul from the class. But will Frank agree to open his home to strangers? When the exercise class comes under attack, Mama B has to figure out her place in the Lord’s army while hoping her strong position won’t backfire against Frank. And just when things seem to be looking up for the young woman whom she has been divinely appointed to help, Mama B’s temper gets the best of her and threatens to unravel the very mission God has called her to complete. Join Mama B and a host of small-town characters in this poignant story about the internal and external wars we fight whether we realize we’re in them or not!
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#6

A Time to Plant

2015

Mama B is back, and this time she has met her match in Dr.-Apostle-Prophet, etc. Falanda McPherson, the evangelist who has come to lead the fall revival at Mt. Zion. With her closest comrades away and other church members afraid of the minister, Mama B quickly becomes the one-woman hospitality committee. Thankfully, Falanda will be staying at the hotel…well…she was staying at the hotel until she managed to get herself kicked out. Now, Mama B finds herself trying to help a woman whose explosive patterns put everyone in danger. Words and prayer alone won’t solve the problem. Mama B has to break ground in Falanda’s heart the best way she knows how: the expressed love of God. Mama B: A Time to Plant is book #6 in the award-winning Mama B series by bestselling author Michelle Stimpson. Visit Michelle online at www.MichelleStimpson.com.
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#7

A Time for Peace

2017

One of the most beloved characters in Christian fiction is back, and Mama B's having a time keeping her attitude in check at a beachfront wedding. For her husband's sake, Mama B tries to keep her mouth shut about the couple's obvious differences, but how is that possible when the bride is young enough to be the groom's child? And speaking of children, Mama B's got a problem with her oldest son, who has been slacking on his landlord duties. Is it time to sell the house or does she need to have a good, long talk and let him know how the cow ate the cabbage? Kennedy didn't want to invite her sister, Whitney, to the wedding because Whitney always steals the show. This wedding weekend will put their sisterhood to the test, and Mama B is just the person to help them through...if Mama B can stop feuding with her own family long enough to hear God's voice in the midst. Mama B is a fun, witty, wisdom-filled character whose southern charm will win over lovers of Christian fiction.
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#8

A Time to Heal

2018

Mama B’s been helping strangers through their issues, but her own daughter may have the biggest problem of them all—a problem with Mama B! When Cassandra invites her mother to a “therapy” session, the accusations launched are enough to send Mama B into a tizzy. Throw in some drama from her new job, the other siblings’ knee-jerk responses to Cassandra, and a high-speed chase (at 60 miles per hour), and Mama B’s got her hands full trying to keep her family together. But Mama B fans know she has her own way of standing up to a spiritual attack, and it sure don’t involve fussin’ and arguin’ with folk. She knows exactly where to turn for Help. This is the eighth book in the award-winning, best-selling Christian fiction Mama B series.
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#8.5

A Time to Forgive

2020

To begin with, Mama B really had no business running around town in the middle of the virus shelter-in-place orders. She knew better. And she got more than what she bargained for when she ran into Pearl Whitlow, a former church musician who left Mt. Zion under bad, unresolved circumstances. Will Mama B make amends or is best for Pearl to keep her social distance and then some!

Author

Michelle Stimpson
Michelle Stimpson
Author · 56 books
Michelle Stimpson is the national bestselling author of more than 30 books and 50 short stories. Her works include Boaz Brown, Divas of Damascus Road (National Bestseller), and the award-winning Mama B series.
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