And Then Hope Happened

The lives of two women changed by domestic violence, drawn together by God.At just eighteen years old, Faith Wells found herself trapped in a cycle of abuse. Then, just when she thought she was done, Darius made a promise to change for good, pulling her back onto his rollercoaster and derailing her life. First, she prayed God would change him and help him grow to be the man Faith knew he could be. Then, she got pregnant. Darius became enraged when she told him, giving her an unthinkable ultimatum - lose the baby or lose her life.In this moment of truth, she discovered her power, vowing never to accept another toxic relationship. Faith called on God for the strength to change her life. Arduous as it was, she removed Darius from her world, put her beautiful child up for adoption, and went to law school. Empowered by her past, she opened "e;First Step Women's Shelter"e; to help other women pull themselves out of the violent cycle. All the while, she never forgot the child she gave up in order to provide them with a better life.There have been many women taken under Faith's wing, but none have inspired such an instant connection as Hope Owens-Towers. Hope dreamed of a fairytale wedding, a lovely home, healthy children, and an everlasting, profound love like that of her parents. She was certain she had found it all with Anthony, despite his occasional outbursts. However, his increasing aggression has pushed her to leave. Can she break the cycle before he breaks her?Read this inspiring and unforgettable women's fiction story today!