He Won't Go

by Stacey Covington-Lee

Ryker was the quintessential success story. Small town boy studied hard, moved to the big city, and became what every businessman dreams of and what most women lust after. However, it wasn’t until he returned to small town Georgia that Ryker met the woman who would capture his heart. Sitting in the old rickety church, he heard the voice of an angel. When he lifted his eyes, he saw his future bride. What he didn’t realize was that the woman with the angelic voice, Lyriq James, had once fallen and was still struggling to regain her footing. Despite the objections of his beloved mother and concerns of the local pastor, Ryker was convinced that Lyriq was divinely created for him.

It wasn’t long before Ryker realized that stealing Lyriq away to the big city may have been more than she was prepared for. Los Angeles had all the trappings that caused Lyriq to fall from grace five short years ago. It offered her the same seductive high that took the life of Ryker’s father, the same enticement that his mother had warned him about. But Lyriq was his now, to have and to hold until death do they part. He took his vows and his faith seriously, but would that be enough to pull her back from the cliff she was about to fall from? Were the friends and faith leaders that he turned to for help going to be the ones to push his wife into the clutches of a demon in order to save their own souls?

248 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 19, 2022

About the author

Having fallen in love with literature at an early age, it only made sense for Stacey Covington-Lee to seek a career that would allow her to combine her passion for writing and her Journalism education from Savannah State. During her lengthy career in the insurance industry as an Instructional and PC Trainer, Stacey wrote and developed multiple training guides and manuals for both insurance companies and local government.

It was at the encouragement of a dear friend that Stacey wrote and released her first novel, The Knife In My Back. Continuing her exploration of love, friendship, and betrayal, she has since given us The Knife In My Back 2, Bitter Taste Of Love, Hate The Way He Loves Me, and her much anticipated, When Love Ain't Enough. She is also passionate about and continues to raise social consciousness about sickle cell disease and domestic violence through her writing and speaking engagements.

Stacey is an Atlanta native and has found great enjoyment in visiting book clubs and speaking at various events throughout the country. She loves hearing from readers and invites everyone to follow her on Twitter (@covingtonlee) as well as Facebook(www.facebook.com/staceycovington-lee), and IG (scovingtonlee).

Reviews

[Arlena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: He Won't Go
Author: Stacey Covington-Lee
Publisher: SCL Novel Publications
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"He Won't Go" by Stacey Covington-Lee

My Assessment:
'He Won't Go' was quite a read that will keep you turning the pages till the end. Be ready for a read that will take you through it all: 'drug addiction, extreme domestic violence, abuse, secret, family dysfunction,' drama, and twists and turns all over the place that will leave one in awe. The story features Ryker and Lyriq, who loved each other, but were they really ready for marriage? Why do I say that? It seems like Lyriq still had some problems that she needed work on. What was great about the read was that Lyriq had a husband that wouldn't give up on her, genuinely trusting God to bring them through this situation. Pick up this good read to see how this story turns out and see how this story could fit into one's everyday life.

[Pat Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Profound

This book dealt with so much yet the story flowed effortlessly. It was enlightening and thought provoking as it portrayed the effects and temptations of drug addiction and domestic abuse. I found the pastor's take on using drug money to support the church profound. Forgiveness and God's Love subtlety coursed throughout the story making this feel real. Slightly suspenseful, this was a page-turner that had me fully engaged.

[Ruth Whyte · Rating 5 out of 5]

He Won't Go

This is the first time reading a book by this Author. It was inspirational, dramatic and suspenseful story. It's a about a young man who left home after his father death and never return until his mom lie to him that she is not doing well, he return went to church with his mom met this young woman who he fell in love with at first sight. They got married and did the drama begins. If you want to get the full story please read you will not be disappointed.

[Ronay Delley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m Glad He Didn’t Go

This book shows what faith and God’s love looks like. Lyriq has a past as we all do but people try to hold us hostage to it any chance they get. Even when her past met her present, her husband never gave up on her. There’s so much love, goodness and grace penned throughout the pages. Read it and receive the message and lesson, you won’t regret it.

[Page Turner · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this book, but it was slow moving and it wasn't holding my interest at all. I got to 26% in it when I just stopped and returned it. I've read books I have enjoyed from this author before, but this was not one of them.

[Lakisha Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Secrets and Salvation

This book will keep you flipping the pages. From addictions, to secrets, to drama, to restoration … it’s all covered. Welcome back Stacey!!