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Seven Sisters
Seven Sisters
Series · 7 books · 2000-2003
By
Debra Smith
Books in series
#1
Second Chances
2000
The Seven Sisters series begins as Marilyn Douglas Thatcher’s happy life as a minister’s wife is turned upside down when her husband leaves her for another woman. Marilyn begins to piece together a new life that doesn’t include a husband or God. When she meets her charming new neighbor, Joshua Langham, her heart begins to awaken. But when she learns that Joshua is a pastor, she decides to cut off all contact with him. She will not risk her heart again. Joshua is also trying to make a new life of his own, one free from his sinful past. But when a former acquaintance begins to send him mysterious letters, Joshua realizes that his secret—and his life—are in danger. Second Chances is a tender story of redemption, forgiveness, and the healing power of God’s love.
#2
The Awakening
2000
A spine–tingling tale, The Awakening highlights the power of love and God’s provision. Supermodel Kim Lan has beauty, wealth, an engagement to heartthrob Ted Curry, close friends, and a budding faith that seldom interferes with her plans. When a secret admirer sends flowers and notes, Kim is flattered. But as the letters become more possessive, warning signals flash. To escape the mysterious gift–giver, Kim joins a mission outreach to Asia. But coordinator Mick O–Donnel’s vision for a quiet, sincere offer of aid is threatened by Kim’s celebrity. Sparks fly as their lifestyles clash, their values collide, and they battle an undercurrent of passion. When Kim’s “secret admirer” reveals he’s close by, Kim desperately searches for someone she can trust. Book 2 in the series.
#3
A Shelter in the Storm
2001
An old southern mansion. A deadly game of cat and mouse. Love that won’t surrender. Debra has created another action–packed romance that reveals the power of friendship and the incredible healing God offers. When Sonsee realized she loved Taylor, discouragement gripped her. He’d made it clear that romance wasn’t for him. Struggling to find peace, Sonsee relinquishes her heart to the Lord. But when her father is shot and Taylor is identified as the killer, Sonsee must choose between the “facts” and her heart. Entering a maze of betrayal to search for the murderer, Sonsee and Taylor find a hidden chamber and a family secret. They rediscover their friendship and the freedom to love. Book 3 in the series.
#4
To Rome With Love
2001
Melissa’s heart is torn between acrimony and love when Kinkaide reappears after six years. When he receives a note from Mel agreeing to take a Mediterranean cruise (separate cabins, of course!), Kinkaide’s hope for reconciliation rises. Discovering her mother’s forgery, Melissa refuses to go, until she realizes her friend Jacquelyn desperately needs to relax. With Jac, his brother Lawton, and the Dentons, an African–American couple, joining the tour, Kinkaide’s hopes for wooing Melissa fade. Challenged by circumstances, Kinkaide and Melissa open their hearts to God and discover the secret of true love. To Rome with Love is a captivating tale of romance and suspense that unveils the forgiveness that frees the heart.
#5
For Your Heart Only
2002
Come with me. Come with me. We’ll fly to the stars. Lawton’s soft invitation lingers in Jacquelyn’s mind as she grapples with his abrupt disappearance, his desperate phone call, and the dread filling her heart. Drawing on her detective skills, Jac Lightfoot locates her secret love. But when another attempt is made on his life, Jac and Lawton spring into action. Uncovering a 35–year–old mystery, they plunge into a dark tangle of greed and vengeance. Drawn together for survival, they wrestle with their feelings for each other—and the past that keeps them apart.
#6
This Time Around
2002
After the death of her abusive husband, Sammie, and her young son, Brett, try to begin a new life insulated from the painful past...and protected from future betrayals. When her high school sweetheart takes over day–to–day operations of Romantic Living magazine, Sammie intends for their relationship to remain strictly professional...but R.J. has romance on his mind as he becomes aware of an ever–deepening love for Sammie. Will Sammie risk her heart once more and accept R.J.’s promise to love her and her son? This Time Around, the newest offering in Debra White Smith’s popular Seven Sisters Series, explores the heart of God and the hope and healing He offers to those who turn to Him.
#7
Let's Begin Again
2003
Married to a handsome fireman, Victoria Roberts is the envy of her friends. Unfortunately, her Florida paradise hides a love grown cold. When she discovers she’s pregnant, excitement races through her. Perhaps this will rekindle their love! But when Tony takes off for his annual fishing excursion, she remains home—alone. The only bright spot is the choir director whose blue eyes and gentle voice calm her soul. “You’re married,” Victoria reminds herself. “Married, but not dead” is her inward reply. Victoria struggles to remain true to her vows to God and to her husband. Uncovering a surprising secret, she sets out on a quest that eventually pulls Tony back into her arms...and into a marriage of mutual love and submission.
Author
Debra Smith
Author · 30 books