Billingsley, ReShonda Tate

Let the church say amen by ReShonda Tate Billingsley( Book )
4 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 680 libraries worldwide
Reverend Simon Jackson's dedication to the church that he has transformed into one of the most influential religious institutions in the South has left his family including his lonely wife Lorretta, rebellious daughter Rachel, troubled son David, and younger son Johnathan, who hides a secret that could destroy his father's beliefs, bereft and struggling. In her riveting second novel, ReShonda Tate Billingsley, winner of the Gold Pen Award for Best New Author for My Brother's Keeper, crafts a bold and heartwarming story of family and faith that will inspire readers everywhere. Reverend Simon Jackson has always felt destined to lead and he's done a good job of it, transforming his small Houston church into one of the most respected and renowned in the region. But while the good Reverend's been busy tending his flock, his family's gone astray. His nineteen-year-old daughter, Rachel, gives a new meaning to "baby mama drama." Crazy in love with her son's father, she's wreaking havoc on the man's life, even though he's about to marry another woman. David, Simon's oldest at twenty-seven, has been spiraling downward ever since a knee injury ended a promising football career. These days he's seeking solace in drugs, even feeding his habit by stealing church offerings. Blessedly, twenty three year old Jonathan, a college graduate and the apple of Simon's eye, is poised to take his father's side as associate pastor or so everyone thinks. Loretta has been a devoted wife to Simon, but she's beginning to realize that enabling him to give more to the church than to his children was her biggest mistake. As things begin to fall apart and secrets are revealed, will Loretta be able to help her husband reunite their tattered family before it's too late? Let the Church say amen is a powerful journey through one family's trials and a remarkable story of reconciliation and love.

I know I've been changed by ReShonda Tate Billingsley( Book )
4 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 575 libraries worldwide
Raedella Rollins left the dusty town of Sweet Poke, Arkansas, on a Texas-bound bus with four mismatched suitcases, a newsroom job offer, and a promise to herself: never look back. Now, less than a decade later, she's a top-rated talk show host, a celebrity news anchor, and fiancee to Houston's star councilman. The future looks bright for Rae, and Sweet Poke is nothing more than a distant memory. But now that she's reached the top, her ragtag family comes knocking. Mama Tee, the grandmother who raised her, calls with unwelcome family updates; and Shondella, her jealous older sister, guilts her into sending money. To Rae, nothing could be worse than an unexpected reunion with her over-the-top relatives. But when her picture-perfect life turns out to be an illusion, Rae's family calls her back to Sweet Poke and to the life she left behind. Can Rae let go of the pain of her childhood and open her heart to the healing that only faith and family can provide?

Can I get a witness by ReShonda Tate Billingsley( Book )
6 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 538 libraries worldwide
Facing the end of her marriage after she discovers her husband's long-time infidelity, workaholic divorce judge Vanessa Kirk is disgusted when a colleague she dislikes orders them to attend counseling before granting a divorce.

With friends like these by ReShonda Tate Billingsley( Book )
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 451 libraries worldwide
Having established friendships with each other and an easy relationship with their group leader, Camille, Angel, Alexis, and Jasmine are reluctant to accept the two new girls who join their after school church youth group.

Nothing but drama by ReShonda Tate Billingsley( Book )
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 449 libraries worldwide
Four teenaged girls from different backgrounds find faith and friendship after joining Good Girlz, an afterschool church youth group.

The devil is a lie by ReShonda Tate Billingsley( Book )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 447 libraries worldwide
Faith-based fiction doesn't get better than Billingsley's entertaining soaps, notable for their humor, wonderful characters, and challenging life situations that many readers, Christians or not, can identify with.--"Publishers Weekly."

A good man is hard to find by ReShonda Tate Billingsley( Book )
3 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 446 libraries worldwide
After her company is bought out by a tabloid magazine, career-driven journalist Ava Cole is less than thrilled to be covering celebrity fluff stories, even if her first assignment sends her to Aruba for the high-profile wedding of pop star India Wright. Maybe a solo excursion far from home will help her forget about her crazy family and her suddenly ex-boyfriend, who seems to have trouble with two simple words: "I do." It doesn't take long for the steamy island atmosphere to work its magic and Ava finds herself enjoying a sexy flirtation with Cliff, the photographer shooting the singer's nuptials. Just as their attraction heats up, Ava uncovers a bombshell of blackmail, deadly deceptions, and international intrigue that will all but destroy India Wright. With ominous threats closing in after the story leaks, whom can Ava trust with her explosive information, her heart, and her life?--From back book cover.

Blessings in disguise by ReShonda Tate Billingsley( Book )
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 405 libraries worldwide
Family problems tempt Alexis and Jasmine to do something drastic to get the attention they crave, but their friends in Good Girlz, an afterschool church youth group, have some hard-won advice for them.

Everybody say Amen by ReShonda Tate Billingsley( Book )
3 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 392 libraries worldwide
When her husband hears God's call to become a preacher, Rachel Jackson Adams is distressed -- she grew up a preacher's daughter, and knows how difficult life under the microscope can be for a reverend's family. But hot-headed Rachel has toned down her wild ways, and for the sake of her marriage and her two children, she is now the reluctant first lady of Zion Hill, unafraid to rock the boat wi th her unconvent ional ideas for revi tal izing the church. When her son, Jordan, begins fighting at school, Rachel turns to the boy's father, Bobby -- Rachel's first love from years ago. Married now himself, there should be nothing between them except their concern for Jordan -- so why does seeing Bobby again feel so distractingly tempting? With her brothers facing dramas of their own, and her father, Reverend Simon Jackson, recovering from illness, Rachel must listen carefully to discover what God truly wants for her -- and to decide if Bobby is the lover of her dreams or the devil in disguise.

The pastor's wife by ReShonda Tate Billingsley( Book )
2 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and held by 345 libraries worldwide
Raised by three aunts after the death of his grandmother, pastor Terrance finds himself targeted by their determined matchmaking efforts, which turn troublesome when Terrance falls for a troubled woman whom they find unsuitable.