Victoria Christopher Murray is the Essence bestselling author of the novels Truth Be Told, Joy, Temptation, and Blessed Assurance, a collection of inspirational short stories.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Victoria during our interview and asked her the pop question, "What can you confess about yourself not many people know?"

Victoria's Confession: As a young child I thought I was Queen Elizabeth-literally! Listen Now!

To learn more about Victoria, wisit her at http://www.victoriachristophermurray.com/.


If you'd like to confess to us, write to confession@faithfilledstillettos.com.

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Successful media mogul Abraham Martin has great wealth, an elegant wife, Saralyn, and a rebellious son, Isaac. He also has a secret: a second family that no one knows about. Now, after thirty years—driven by the urging of his long dormant conscience—Abraham is determined to do the right thing by finally bringing his illegitimate children into the light…and into the family fold.

But beautiful, manipulative Saralyn will never accept the proof of her husband’s indiscretions. Isaac the heir, shaken by his father’s
revelations, will fight mercilessly when his world is threatened, and may lose everything that matters as a result. And while Abraham’s forgotten daughter Deborah is open to the undreamed-of possibilities suddenly awaiting her, son Michael cannot forgive the man who cruelly abandoned them to near poverty. And he’s driven by only one desire: revenge!

Angela Benson’s Sins of the Father is a powerful story of a house bitterly divided—a rich, multilayered family saga of betrayal and redemption, rage and compassion, faith, forgiveness, and ultimately, of love.

See for yourself in August when this book releases, but until then, visit Angela's official website at http://www.angelabenson.com/.

This completes our 5 in 5 Literary Escapes. We hope you enjoyed these features and if you read any of our suggestions, let us know about it.

FFS wants to know what books makes a great literary escape for the summer. Tell us all about your favorite reads in the comments section.

If booking your usual room at the Hilton is out of the question this summer, don't cancel your plans all together. Instead, grab one of these great 5 books in 5 weeks and escape into a world unlike your own. Nothing eases your mind faster than a great book filled with drama, humor, and faith. Yes, we know the characters aren't real but that's what makes it a guilty pleasure you can enjoy without having to repent later.Books are a great and inexpensive way to leave your hectic life behind while keeping your budget in tact. So, spend your summer relaxing (anywhere you can), drinking a tall glass of ice cold lemonade, with these 5 books in 5 weeks FFS knows you will enjoy.


The man. His woman. His ex-wife.

After being married to their careers instead of each other for ten years, “Ace” and Lynette Bowers ended their marriage. But four years later, it seems their love never ended – to both of their surprises and denial. Sheila Rushmore is Ace’s current girlfriend and a woman who is used to getting what she wants – except Ace’s commitment to marriage. When Sheila realizes Lynette may be the cause, she launches a plan to play the hand of God, instead of allowing Him to bring the love all three of them desire.

Aren't we all guilty of making things happen that we later regretted? I can only imagine the troubles headed Sheila's way. Find out in August when this book releases, but until then, visit Tia's official website at www.tiamccollors.com.

FFS wants to know what books makes a great literary escape for the summer. Tell us all about your favorite reads in the comments section.

If booking your usual room at the Hilton is out of the question this summer, don't cancel your plans all together. Instead, grab one of these great 5 books in 5 weeks and escape into a world unlike your own. Nothing eases your mind faster than a great book filled with drama, humor, and faith. Yes, we know the characters aren't real but that's what makes it a guilty pleasure you can enjoy without having to repent later.Books are a great and inexpensive way to leave your hectic life behind while keeping your budget in tact. So, spend your summer relaxing (anywhere you can), drinking a tall glass of ice cold lemonade, with these 5 books in 5 weeks FFS knows you will enjoy.

AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT. . . .
When Nina Lawson wins $16 million in the Texas Lottery, the real estate executive and her fiancé ecstatically begin planning their future...But when Nina goes to claim her winnings, she gets an astounding twist of fate: her ex-husband, Todd Lawson, shows up to inform he he isn’t her ex-anything—since the paperwork for their divorce was never officially filed. By Todd's side, his money-hungry girlfriend, Pam - the woman he left Nina for - and they want half!

MORE MONEY, MORE PROBLEMS...
Besides her divorce drama, Nina also has to deal with relatives coming out of the woodwork to seek a payday for themselves. Before all is said and done, Nina must ask herself if scoring a fortune in cash comes with too high a price tag. With a little bit of luck, Nina will discern the real wealth in her heart, not just her bank account—or risk losing everything—to find out what matters the most.

Don't forget to add this book to you reading list this summer and keep an eye out for ReShonda's first motion picture release, Let The Church Say Amen, in theaters soon! To learn more about ReShonda, please visit her official website at www.reshondatatebillingsley.com.

FFS wants to know what books do you consider a great Literary Esacpe. Tell us all about it in our comments section.

If booking your usual room at the Hilton is out of the question this summer, don't cancel your plans all together. Instead, grab one of these great 5 books in 5 weeks and escape into a world unlike your own. Nothing eases your mind faster than a great book filled with drama, humor, and faith. Yes, we know the characters aren't real but that's what makes it a guilty pleasure you can enjoy without having to repent later.

Books are a great and inexpensive way to leave your hectic life behind while keeping your budget in tact. So, spend your summer relaxing (anywhere you can), drinking a tall glass of ice cold lemonade, with these 5 books in 5 weeks FFS knows you will enjoy.


She's Back!
Juicy Jasmine Larson Bush is at it again -- battling her past in order to save her future.

With her own lies, she nearly destroyed her marriage to Pastor Hosea Bush. Why, Jasmine was forced to reveal every secret she'd ever kept from her husband, right down to her real age, weight, and shoe size! She thought she had told Hosea everything.
But when Jasmine is blackmailed with a terrible truth from her past that she "forgot" to tell Hosea, more than just her marriage is in jeopardy.

Surprisingly, her first instinct is to tell the truth. Jasmine knows, however, that this is one part of her life that can never be exposed. Determined to keep the life she fought so hard to save, Jasmine is willing to commit any sin -- even murder -- to leave her past behind her.

No one can know the truth about the First Lady of City of Lights at Riverside Church. No one can know that beneath the veneer of a redeemed Christian wife, there lies a sinner -- especially not her trusting husband.

Your June will sizzle with this hot book! Preorder your copy today and to learn more about Victoria, visit her official site http://www.victoriachristophermurray.com/.

FFS wants to know what books do you consider a great Literary Esacpe. Tell us all about it in our comments section.

If booking your usual room at the Hilton is out of the question this summer, don't cancel your plans all together. Instead, grab one of these great 5 books in 5 weeks and escape into a world unlike your own. Nothing eases your mind faster than a great book filled with drama, humor, and faith. Yes, we know the characters aren't real but that's what makes it a guilty pleasure you can enjoy without having to repent later.

Books are a great and inexpensive way to leave your hectic life behind while keeping your budget in tact. So, spend your summer relaxing (anywhere you can), drinking a tall glass of ice cold lemonade, with these 5 books in 5 weeks FFS knows you will enjoy.


Single and satisfied?
Not Michelle, Angela and Lisa. These saved but sexy, successful black women think they’re getting too old to keep waiting on God to send their soulmates. Under the protective eye of their more spiritual sistergirlfriend, Vanessa, and the scrutiny of newly saved manhater, Nicole, the ladies go on a hilarious adventure to “be found” by their husbands.


Armed with their list of essential must-have’s, would-be-nice’s, icing-on-the-cake’s, and total-deal-breakers, they start their search – but soon encounter issues specific to the saved woman on the dating scene. Is online dating okay for Christians? How long do you wait before you tell the hottie you just met that you’re celibate and plan to stay so until married? He’s too fine to pass up – how saved does he really need to be? And of course, how do you keep things holy when he’s oh-so-sexy?
It’s not long before they realize they still have to trust God to know what’s best for them and that He loves them enough to send them everything on The List. Get your copy today and to learn more about Sherri, visit her official site www.sherrilewis.com.

Check back next Friday to see which book was choosen as our second pick for a great Literary Escape.

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