Loving You Series by Vanessa Miller

Promises are hard to keep… especially when they involve matters of the heart. Yvonne Milner thought she had given her heart to her husband forever. But then he died, leaving her with a church to run and wayward children to deal with. Just as Yvonne was about to go out of her mind, Thomas Reed stepped back into her life. The handsome, world-renowned motivational speaker had been her husband’s best friend, and as a widower, he understood the pain in Yvonne’s eyes... morePromises are hard to keep… especially when they involve matters of the heart. Yvonne Milner thought she had given her heart to her husband forever. But then he died, leaving her with a church to run and wayward children to deal with. Just as Yvonne was about to go out of her mind, Thomas Reed stepped back into her life. The handsome, world-renowned motivational speaker had been her husband’s best friend, and as a widower, he understood the pain in Yvonne’s eyes. Thomas will do everything in his power to mend Yvonne’s broken heart. With her youngest daughter pregnant and unmarried and her oldest daughter dating the very man who is trying to take the church away from them, Yvonne is grateful to have Thomas in her life. But when long-buried emotions arise in their friendship, Yvonne hesitates, not wanting to betray her husband or break her promise to love him forever. Will Yvonne’s passion lie forever buried in the past, or will she be able to give this new love chance? Re-release of Promise of Forever Love Library Journal Yvonne Milner and her husband shared more than just a marriage. They shared their calling to preach. Following her husband's death two years ago, Yvonne has been the lone pastor to their church. Unfortunately, that has not been going so well, and the church has lost members as well as income. When the board decides to hire another pastor to oversee things, Yvonne is determined to keep her job. Enter Thomas Reed, her husband's best friend and a widower himself, who joins Yvonne in her fight to keep her ministry. When old passions begin once again to flare, Yvonne must decide whether her husband, and God, would want her to have a second chance at love. VERDICT This well-written, character-driven story will please fans of this series and earn Miller new readership among those who enjoy the African American CF of ReShonda Tate Billingsley and Victoria Christopher Murray. less

Second book in the Loving You SeriesToya Milner was smart, resilient, accomplished and reclusive. After dealing with her ex-boyfriend, the psycho kidnapper, Toya no longer wanted to deal with the outside world and had panic attacks whenever she tried. She wanted to blame her ex for all of her fears, but Toya’s loss of faith in God’s ability to keep her safe had something to do with it also. Jarrod Reed has loved Toya since grade school... moreSecond book in the Loving You SeriesToya Milner was smart, resilient, accomplished and reclusive. After dealing with her ex-boyfriend, the psycho kidnapper, Toya no longer wanted to deal with the outside world and had panic attacks whenever she tried. She wanted to blame her ex for all of her fears, but Toya’s loss of faith in God’s ability to keep her safe had something to do with it also. Jarrod Reed has loved Toya since grade school. When they were kids, Jarrod protected her from guys who tried to take advantage, but now he is determined to not only protect, but to love her for a lifetime. If only he can convince Toya to give their love a try.As Toya’s faith in God grows, her heart begins to dream of love again. But is she meant to love Jarrod or have they missed their moment? Toya doesn’t want to make another mistake, especially when there were too many obstacles in their way. But Jarrod knows that their love is not a mistake and for Toya he will risk it all to make her believe in their love again. less

3rd book in the Loving You Series They first kissed over fifteen years ago, Gina never forgot the humiliation but David didn't remember her or the kiss. Now they are drawn back together to save each others careers. David may not remember the first kiss but he wonders if the next kiss will prove they are meant to be, because with Gina, it has Got To Be Love or nothing at all... more3rd book in the Loving You Series They first kissed over fifteen years ago, Gina never forgot the humiliation but David didn't remember her or the kiss. Now they are drawn back together to save each others careers. David may not remember the first kiss but he wonders if the next kiss will prove they are meant to be, because with Gina, it has Got To Be Love or nothing at all. You will love this heartwarming story of Gina Melson, the enchanting, vibrant beauty who experiences some of the hard knocks of life, but yet and still understands that with God on her side, she will win. And David Pittman the football superstar turned master chef with secrets that could derail all that he has built. less