Restoration Series by Rhonda McKnight

Everyone knows the woman in the "viral” video that hit two million views on YouTube. Humiliated, Tamar Johnson changed her name and disappeared behind the embarrassing video that captured her losing her virginity on prom night. But who was the guy? NFL Running Back Stephen Pierce is football’s darling. He’s spent his entire career doing community service work with at-risk kids, and endeared fans as a devoted Christian, even claiming celibacy. It’s time for his high school reunion... moreEveryone knows the woman in the "viral” video that hit two million views on YouTube. Humiliated, Tamar Johnson changed her name and disappeared behind the embarrassing video that captured her losing her virginity on prom night. But who was the guy? NFL Running Back Stephen Pierce is football’s darling. He’s spent his entire career doing community service work with at-risk kids, and endeared fans as a devoted Christian, even claiming celibacy. It’s time for his high school reunion. Stephen is determined to get his EX, Tamar, to come out of hiding, even going as far as posting their prom picture on Instagram in hopes that she would accept the challenge to show up. Tamar isn’t interested in the reunion, but her boss is. She writes for a small magazine. Stephen Pierce is a BIG story. With reunion activity in full swing, the tension between Tamar and Stephen reaches an unbearable level. Before it’s over will the world find out who the real Stephen Pierce is? And will Tamar survive spending time with the only man who’s ever had her heart? less

“Will you marry me?” From the moment Stephen Pierce asks the question, he and Tamar Johnson’s lives spiral out of control… Tamar Johnson has had enough scandal to last ten lifetimes. Her reluctant claim to fame as the infamous woman in a viral video of her losing her virginity on prom night was shameful enough to send the preacher’s daughter into hiding for twelve years... more“Will you marry me?” From the moment Stephen Pierce asks the question, he and Tamar Johnson’s lives spiral out of control… Tamar Johnson has had enough scandal to last ten lifetimes. Her reluctant claim to fame as the infamous woman in a viral video of her losing her virginity on prom night was shameful enough to send the preacher’s daughter into hiding for twelve years. Now she’s back in the public eye dealing with one scandalous and painful situation after the next and praying the secret she’s kept won’t be the one to finally destroy her and the people she loves. Life’s been good for NFL’s darling Stephen Pierce. But now the superstar running back’s problems are catching up with him. Tamar Johnson said yes to his marriage proposal, but he still can’t get a read on her feelings. His life off the field gets messier as he once again becomes the target of media coverage and paparazzi photographs. A trashy reality television show has everyone wondering if he’s the celibate Christian man he’s claimed to be all these years. When a tragedy happens, Stephen is challenged in ways he never expected. Will he stand strong in the face of adversity, or will a crisis of faith reveal who he really is to himself and his fans? less