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As a Jesus girl for over thirty years, and a pastor’s wife for most of those, Deena Adams has a wealth of experience counseling women who’ve navigated unimaginable adversity. Through these interactions she’s gained great insight into topics women relate to, which fuels her passion to inspire others through hope-filled fiction based on true-life stories.

Three-and-a-half years as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer and completion of the Certified Mental Health Coach program through Light University have equipped her to write stories that address deep family-related themes with authenticity, wisdom, and compassion.

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Stronger than the Storm

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Second Chance Highway: A Sequel

by Lori Keesey (Goodreads Author)

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The Collector of Burned Books

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Jesus & Your Mental Health: Linking God's Word and Modern Science to Find Peace about Mental Health

by Rebecca Maxwell

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